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Nashville's August concert calendar: Chris Stapleton, Creed, Ellen DeGeneres
Another month brings another slate of high-profile concerts. We've pulled together some of our favorites.💃 Aug. 6: Tate McRae at Ascend Amphitheater🎤 Aug. 6: SiR at Marathon Music Works🥃 Aug. 9-10: Chris Stapleton at Bridgestone Arena👐 Aug. 13: Creed at Ascend Amphitheater🐠 Aug. 13: Ellen DeGeneres at Ryman Auditorium🔥 Aug. 20: Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago at Bridgestone Arena🎭 Aug. 23-25: Orville Peck's Sixth Annual Rodeo at Basement East, Ascend Amphitheater and Brooklyn Bowl🍷 Aug. 24: Iron & Wine at Ryman Auditorium🤣 Aug. 24: Matt Rife at Bridgestone Arena🖤 Aug. 25: Joan Jett and the Blackhearts at Ryman Auditorium🤠 Aug. 29: Terri Clark at Ryman Auditorium🎫 Aug. 30: Passenger at Ryman AuditoriumBookmark our concert calendarSign up for Axios Nashville for free.
More than a quarter of Nashville home listings see price drops
Data: Redfin; Chart: Axios VisualsMore than 1 in 4 houses for sale in the Nashville area saw price cuts recently, according to Redfin data.Why it matters: Home sellers across the country are increasingly offering discounts to entice buyers hampered by high housing costs.Flashback: Price cuts surged nationwide in 2022, partly because rising mortgage rates caused home shoppers to back out of the market.What they're saying: "A housing market that for years has been defined by fast sales and few options is starting to look more like it did before the pandemic in terms of competition among buyers and their negotiating power," Zillow chief economist Skylar Olsen says.What's next: Many real estate agents expect competition to heat up once summer vacation ends and kids are back in school.Sign up for Axios Nashville for free.
Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles defeats Courtney Johnston in District 5 Republican primary
U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles fended off a well-funded challenge from one of Nashville's most prominent Republicans to win the House District 5 primary Thursday night.Why it matters: Ogles, who has the endorsement of former President Trump, could be in a position to hold the seat for a long time.Driving the news: Ogles defeated Metro Councilmember Courtney Johnston, who had the backing of prominent Nashville business leaders.The Associated Press called the race at 8:24pm Central.State of play: Ogles fought through a crowded Republican primary to win the newly drawn District 5 seat two years ago. His first term in office has...
Gloria Johnson, "Tennessee Three" member, wins Democratic Senate primary
Tennessee state Rep. Gloria Johnson will face off against U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) in November.Why it matters: Johnson, who gained a national profile last year as part of the so-called "Tennessee Three," easily won the Democratic Senate primary on Thursday. The Associated Press called the race at 7:13pm Central, minutes after polls closed in Nashville.Johnson's most prominent opponent was Marquita Bradshaw, who ran against Sen. Bill Hagerty in 2020.State of play: Johnson, a retired teacher, focused her campaign around abortion access, lowering prescription costs and fighting for gun reforms.Between the lines: Blackburn, who is running for her second term...
Carrie Underwood is returning to "American Idol"
Carrie Underwood is returning to "American Idol" as a judge next year, the show announced Thursday.Why it matters: Underwood vaulted from "Idol" to superstardom after winning season four in 2005. She's been a darling of Music Row ever since.She is the first contestant ever to serve as a permanent member of the judges' panel. She'll join fellow country performer Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.The big picture: Underwood's "Idol" win was a seismic moment for the show and for country music. She became a titan of the genre at a time when women artists struggled to break through, and her powerhouse vocals set a new standard for Nashville stars.Sign up for Axios Nashville for free.
Political group has formed to oppose transportation plan
A new group has formed to defeat the transportation referendum on the November ballot.Why it matters: The organization, called the Committee Against an Unfair Tax, is the first semblance of political resistance to Mayor Freddie O'Connell's $3.1 billion plan.The group is filing paperwork to create a political action committee so it can raise money.The big picture: Unlike the 2018 opposition effort, which raised millions of dollars, the new committee is focusing on a more grassroots approach of talking to neighborhood and civic groups.Former Metro Councilmember Emily Evans, Davidson County Republican Party leader Beth Campbell and attorney Dianne Ferrell Neal are...
Beshear's Nashville speech revealed his political approach
Before Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ascended to become a finalist for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, he delivered a speech in Nashville last month in a demonstration of his rising popularity outside the Bluegrass State.Why it matters: Beshear had been working to elevate his national profile before the VP buzz. He's a bit of a unicorn: a popular Democratic governor in a solidly conservative state.Flashback: Beshear's Nashville speech was hosted by the Tennessee Freedom Circle, an advocacy group that formed in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision abolishing Roe v. Wade.What he said: Beshear, a Vanderbilt graduate,...
Election Day: U.S. Senate on the ballot
Thursday is Election Day. Polls are open 7am-7pm.Why it matters: Voters will select candidates to represent Tennessee in Congress and at the state Capitol. Local races for school board and other offices are also on the ballot.State of play: One of the high-profile races playing out Thursday is the Republican primary in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District, which pits incumbent Rep. Andy Ogles against Metro Councilmember Courtney Johnston.Ogles is endorsed by former President Trump, but Johnston is mounting a well-funded challenge powered by top Tennessee Republicans, including former Gov. Bill Haslam.Between the lines: This is just the second election in the...
Beshear's Nashville speech revealed his political approach
Before Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ascended to become a finalist for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, he delivered a speech in Nashville last month in a demonstration of his rising popularity outside the Bluegrass State.Why it matters: Beshear had been working to elevate his national profile before the VP buzz. He's a bit of a unicorn: a popular Democratic governor in a solidly conservative state.Flashback: Beshear's Nashville speech was hosted by the Tennessee Freedom Circle, an advocacy group that formed in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision abolishing Roe v. Wade.What he said: Beshear, a Vanderbilt graduate,...
Map: Severe weather watches by county in Tennessee
Data: NOAA; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosDavidson County has averaged 13 severe storm watches per year over the past two decades, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.That includes watches for thunderstorms and tornadoes.Zoom out: In general, the average number of watches from 2004-2023 was higher in West Tennessee and lower in East Tennessee.The big picture: The metro area with the most severe storm watches was Oklahoma City, which averages 19 severe storm watches a year.Sign up for Axios Nashville for free.
Top airlines at Nashville International Airport
Data: Nashville International Airport; Chart: Axios VisualsSouthwest Airlines, which announced last week it was adding new red-eye flights from Los Angeles to Nashville, is Music City's biggest airline by a wide margin.By the numbers: More than 50,000 Southwest flights departed from Nashville International Airport in the last fiscal year, accounting for nearly half of all departures.American Airlines came in a distant second with 17,769 departures.Sign up for Axios Nashville for free.
Former transit critic Mark Bloom backs new referendum proposal
A prominent downtown developer who helped finance the opposition to the 2018 transit referendum supports the new proposal from Mayor Freddie O'Connell.Why it matters: The success of the $3.1 billion transportation plan hinges on O'Connell's ability to win over voters who opposed the plan in 2018.Voters rejected that ballot measure by nearly a two-to-one margin.Driving the news: Mark Bloom tells Axios he backs O'Connell's Choose How You Move plan because it excludes two elements from the previous proposal: light rail and an underground tunnel downtown.What he's saying: "The subway tunnel would have destroyed tourism downtown for years," Bloom says. "Bus...
Lady Vol swimmer gets bronze
Former University of Tennessee student Mona McSharry won a bronze medal in the 100-meter breaststroke at the Olympics on Monday.State of play: The Irish athlete and 2024 Tennessee graduate became the second Lady Vol to win an individual Olympic medal, according to the university.She finished the race .01 seconds ahead of fourth place.What she's saying: "You can't really ask for anything more than winning a medal at the Olympics," McSharry said, per the BBC."I'm not even sure that was really something that little me dreaming of going to the Olympics thought was possible.""I've kept pushing and that's what I've been training for all year, to be top three and dreams do come true."Sign up for Axios Nashville for free.
Searing heat returns to Nashville
Data: NOAA; Map: Axios VisualsAfter a brief break from extreme heat, scorching conditions are returning to Nashville.State of play: A heat advisory is in effect for Middle Tennessee from 12-7pm Tuesday. Heat index values up to 109 are expected, according to the National Weather Service.The forecast is unrelenting, with highs expected to remain in the high 90s through Friday.Threat level: Those conditions could cause life-threatening heat illness. Experts advise residents to drink plenty of water and stay out of the sun.What we're watching: The next big heat wave is expected to send temperatures soaring well above normal in much of the country into next week, NOAA predicts.Sign up for Axios Nashville for free.
Judges say law to shrink Metro Council is unconstitutional
A three-judge panel struck down a state law that would have cut the size of Nashville's 40-member Metro Council in half.Why it matters: The 2-1 ruling is another victory for Metro in its legal showdown with the state. The Republican-controlled legislature passed a series of laws targeting the capital city last year after the Metro Council rejected efforts to bring the Republican National Convention to Nashville.Opponents of the law slashing the council size feared it would create political anarchy in city government through a chaotic and unprecedented redistricting process that would pit council members against one another.Flashback: The law initially...
Remembering legendary Nashville restaurateur Randy Rayburn
Tributes to the legendary Nashville restaurateur Randy Rayburn continued to pour in over the weekend following his death last week at 74.Why it matters: Rayburn and his restaurants were the backdrop for decades of Nashville history, and his connections ran the gamut from former mayors to newsletter writers.Places like Sunset Grill, Midtown Cafe and Cabana became go-tos for political dealmaking, anniversary dinners and late-night cocktails.Flashback: Rayburn had the rare gift of being able to work equally well in the kitchen and the front of the house.As a chef, Rayburn worked tirelessly to hone his craft. David Bennett, a close friend...
Remembering legendary Nashville restaurateur Randy Rayburn
Tributes to the legendary Nashville restaurateur Randy Rayburn continued to pour in over the weekend following his death last week at 74.Why it matters: Rayburn and his restaurants were the backdrop for decades of Nashville history, and his connections ran the gamut from former mayors to newsletter writers.Places like Sunset Grill, Midtown Cafe and Cabana became go-tos for political dealmaking, anniversary dinners and late-night cocktails.Flashback: Rayburn had the rare gift of being able to work equally well in the kitchen and the front of the house.As a chef, Rayburn worked tirelessly to hone his craft. David Bennett, a close friend...
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