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The Road to 250, birthday celebration for America, to be celebrated in Clarksville-Montgomery County
CLAKRSVILLE, TN − America will celebrate its 250th birthday in 2026. This will be our country’s semi quincentennial, and the greater Clarksville-Montgomery County area has plans to participate in the celebration. In anticipation, Austin Peay State University President Michael Licari, Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden, Clarksville Mayor Joe...
Mills Receives High Marks From Evaluation
Cookeville City Manager James Mills received a score of 4.88 out of 5 on his annual assessment from City Council. Attorney Danny Rader said Mills’ strongest categories were business and finance, leadership, and his relationship with the council. After accepting the assessment, Mayor Laurin Wheaton entertained a motion to give Mills a fifteen percent salary increase to show the city’s appreciation.
Man shot at Madison barbershop, suspect at large
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police are searching for a suspect after a man was injured in a shooting at a Madison barbershop on Friday afternoon, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. The shooting occurred at the Razor Kings barbershop on Old Hickory Boulevard at about 4 p.m. Police said...
Council names 3 spots in city after Black leaders who had lasting impact on Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City Council approved several resolutions Thursday night to name areas several around Clarksville after local Black leaders who made an impact on the community. The list of community leaders being honored includes Harry Galbreath, Pastor Raliegh A. Jones, Officer Otis L. Martin and...
Vanderbilt Facing Intense Backlash After U.S. Olympian’s Heartbreaking Plea
A simple plea from one Olympian on social media resulted in some major good coming her way. But it also led to some major criticism against Vanderbilt, the school she's currently attending as a graduate student. On Thursday, US Olympic track and field athlete Veronica Fraley drew the attention of ...
Miranda Lambert Is 'Stressed Over Her Marriage' After Husband Brendan McLoughlin Was Caught Flirting With a Group of Women
Miranda Lambert's marriage was put to the test after her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, was caught dancing with other women at his wife's bar in Nashville. The situation reportedly left the "Wranglers" singer "humiliated," as a source spilled to a news publication: "Miranda gave Brendan a piece of her mind and a warning he'd better mind his behavior or else."While Lambert hasn't discussed the state of her marriage with the public, the insider claimed insecurities caused by McLoughlin's shady behavior are to blame for the country star's recent mid-concert meltdowns.In both June and July, Lambert paused her performances to scold fans...
Why is it hazy in Nashville? Saharan dust, wildfires in the West affect air quality in Middle Tennessee
Nashville is in for some hazy skies Friday and Saturday, as smoke from wildfires out West moves into Tennessee. Upper level westerly winds have brought the smoke into the Volunteer State, said the National Weather Service. Adding to the haze is Saharan dust, which travelled from Africa, through the Caribbean and into southern portions of the U.S. ...
Suspect in Nashville organized retail crime and shoplifting spree arrested, sister sought
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) reports one of two sisters connected to an organized retail crime and shoplifting spree has been jailed after her capture in LaVergne. Police state Myiesha Mayes was arrested in LaVergne on Thursday night and booked on outstanding warrants connected to the alleged crimes....
Chief's in Nashville has BBQ smokers removed due to permitting issue
The barbecue meat smokers on the roof of Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ at Eric Church's Chief's honky-tonk on Broadway, have been removed because they did not obtain a permit for rooftop barbecuing. The Tennessean, which published feature stories about the new Broadway BBQ restaurant this week, learned on Thursday that Nashville Fire...
Hauke edged out, newcomers take the reins on Maury County School Board
In the Maury County School Board District 2 race, Independent Frank Bellamy won with 609 votes, while Independent Robert Plageman received 313 votes. In District 4, Republican Darryl Martin rose to the top with 644 votes, while Independent Chandler Anderson drew 377 votes. District 5 emerged as the closest race with challenger...
9/11 first responder finds, returns Franklin man’s ‘prized possession’ Bible
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - A former New York police officer and 9/11 first responder was able to help return a man’s lost prized possession while visiting Franklin on Wednesday. Franklin police highlighted a case of “divine intervention” after the former NYPD officer found someone’s Bible in the middle of...
Old Hickory Lock Drained for Maintenance; More Than 50 Cracks Found
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently drained Old Hickory Lock for scheduled maintenance and repair. This is a view of the lock July 19, 2024. It is scheduled to reopen for navigation Aug. 3, 2024. (USACE Photo by Braden... (Braden Simmons) The Old Hickory Lock on the...
PFL 7 weigh-in results, staredown videos from Nashville | Goltsov vs. Johnson
The 2024 Professional Fighters League (PFL) playoffs are set to begin tomorrow (Fri. Aug. 2, 2024) inside Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., with the Heavyweights and women’s Flyweights taking center stage. In the main event of the evening, Denis Goltsov will face off against Tim Johnson, while the co-headlining act will see Dakota Ditcheva will battle Jena Bishop.
Weekend top picks: Montgomery County Fair, Downtown @ Sundown, Emancipation Day Block Party
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – This weekend, bring the family to the county fair, enjoy some art downtown, and listen to live music at sundown. Montgomery County Fair: The Montgomery County Fair is back with an array of attractions including pig racing, rides, food, games, bike racing and so much more, at the Clarksville Speedway, 1600 Needmore Road. The fun continues Aug. 1-3. Cost: Armbands $30-$35. Midway admission, $7 adults. Kids 4-11 $4.
The African American Policy Forum’s 5th Annual CRT Summer School Series Was A Call To Action For Social Justice
The CRT Summer School faculty, including Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Kirsten West Savali, and Ben Crump, examined how miseducation about Critical Race Theory (CRT) undermined racial justice. The post The African American Policy Forum’s 5th Annual CRT Summer School Series Was A Call To Action For Social Justice appeared first on NewsOne.
Ricky Skaggs Celebrates 70th Birthday at Grand Ole Opry
(Photo): Ricky Skaggs (R) and wife Sharon White (L) celebrate his 70th birthday backstage at Grand Ole Opry on Friday, July 19 Photo credit: Chris Hollo / Grand Ole Opry. On Friday, July 19, legendary country and bluegrass artist Ricky Skaggs celebrated a major life milestone while performing at the Grand Ole Opry. Skaggs, an Opry member since 1982, gathered with friends and family backstage to eat cake in celebration of his 70th birthday.
Nonprofit chimes in amid calls to shut down well-known homeless camp in downtown Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — In the High Cost of Homelessness, calls to shut down "Old Tent City," a well-known homeless camp downtown, have been years in the making. But a local nonprofit says the city needs more resources. In May 2022, Metro agreed to invest $50 million to address...
Exclusive: Trace Adkins Emotionally Honors Toby Keith, Recalls the Fitting Words Keith Challenged Him With
Trace Adkins’ stoic demeanor cracked in July in the minutes before he was due to take the stage to sing “American Soldier” to honor his friend and fellow country singer Toby Keith. Keith’s tribute concert, Toby Keith: American Icon, also included Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood,...