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Memphis LGBTQ+ theater company to appeal ruling which dismissed its lawsuit over Tennessee drag ban
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis-based theatre company said Friday it will continue its legal fight against a Tennessee law placing strict limits on drag shows. This comes a day after a federal appeals court on Thursday, July 18, 2024, dismissed a lawsuit challenging first-in-the-nation law, reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement in part of the state.
UT System, Tennessee Press Association Announce 2024 Newspaper Contest Winners
FRANKLIN, Tenn.— Newspaper publishers, editors, writers and designers earned top honors today in the 2024 Tennessee Press Association (TPA) Newspaper Contest cosponsored by the University of Tennessee System, a partner in the annual event since 1940. This contest celebrates and honors excellence in all areas of journalism, including reporting,...
Some Tennessee government offices affected by global outage
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration reports the global IT outage has affected several state government software applications, causing some government services to be unavailable. The state government utilizes CrowdStrike for cybersecurity monitoring, CrowdStrike issuing the software update which affected Microsoft Windows programs and caused the current global...
Leaders Call Large Federal Funding Allocation to Replace I-55 Bridge 'A Big Deal'
Local, state and federal officials came together Thursday in view of the I-55 bridge’s stretch over the Mississippi River to boast the first major step in replacing the dated structure: securing the money. Roughly half of the estimated $800 million project will be paid for in federal funding as...
Regional rehab facility lauded as place of restoration, hope
By Buzz Trexler Star Correspondent ROAN MOUNTAIN – The former prison complex on Old Railroad Grade Road still looks foreboding on the outside with its guard tower and razor wire, but the most common word uttered in what is now a regional recovery center may be “hope.” Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado and […] The post Regional rehab facility lauded as place of restoration, hope appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Drivers could get $500 or jail time after July 22 crackdown on road position – cops think it’ll make you ‘safer’
A STATE has expanded a law mandating drivers to move over or slow down for emergency personnel and police - now everyone is covered. Enough close calls pushed lawmakers to expand the law to all stopped vehicles, and heightened penalties to incentivize drivers. Kentucky always had a law protecting ambulances,...
Don’t Miss the 7th Annual Southern Food & Whiskey Event
The Southern Whiskey Society is thrilled to announce that tickets for the much-anticipated, newly renamed Southern Food & Whiskey Experience are now available! Mark your calendars for August 10, 2024, at The Factory in Franklin, TN. This year’s event promises to be a unique and immersive gathering, building on last year’s success and taking it to the next level.
Price Slashed on Iconic Johnny Cash Family Estate for Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]
A historic estate that was a mainstay of Johnny Cash's family is up for sale, and the sellers have reduced the price for the iconic Tennessee property. The official listing from Compass Realty says the former Cash family residence is called Dogwood Estate, and it's located on 20 acres of pristine land on Cash Mountain in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn.
Vanderbilt baseball commit Grayson Burleson transferring to TSSAA champ Loretto from Summertown
Two-sport Summertown standout Grayson Burleson is transferring to district rival Loretto for his senior year, Loretto basketball coach Greg Tipps confirmed Friday. Burleson, a Vanderbilt baseball commitment, makes the move to the Class 2A state baseball champions with basketball season in mind too. Burleson was named to the TSWA Class 2A all-state basketball team.
Derrick Henry Shreds Titans Writer To Pieces With Six-Word Message
After spending his entire NFL career with the Tennessee Titans, Derrick Henry is now suiting up for the Baltimore Ravens. The big running back is expected to be a huge piece of the offense alongside MVP candidate Lamar Jackson. After a successful run with the Titans, Henry is now looking ...
Steam Threshing Show puts tractors, hard-working horses on display this weekend in Adams | PHOTOS
ADAMS, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Tennessee-Kentucky Threshermen’s Association 54th annual Steam Threshing Show started Thursday and continues through Saturday at the Bell School grounds in Adams. Thursday was Horse Pull Night, featuring draft horses and mules. A pair of them ranged around 3,500 pounds, pulling sleds that...
City of Chattanooga opens Lupton Mills Meadow, transforming eyesore into ecological haven
LUPTON CITY, Tenn. — A years-long effort to transform property in one Chattanooga neighborhood from industrial to pastoral is now complete. The Lupton Mills Meadow opened Saturday, and it sits at the former site of Lupton Mills in the Lupton City community. Features of the park include a 12-acre...
First Alert Forecast: Rain chances each day this week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Scattered rain and storms are in the forecast for each of the next 7 days, but it will keep temperatures feeling cooler than normal. High temperatures will top off in the middle to upper 80s with scattered showers and storms expected during the afternoon and evening hours.
A New Adaptation Of Beloved Classic 'Little Women' Is Being Filmed In Franklin, Tennessee Right Now
It’s Christmas in July in Franklin, Tennessee, because Great American Family is filming a soon-to-be holiday classic—a retelling of Little Women set in the South. The channel just announced they are working on a Christmas movie called A Little Women’s Christmas, which they describe as “a contemporary retelling of the beloved classic novel” written by Louisa May Alcott.
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