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Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling names executive VP
Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling (Tiny’s D&R) in the United States has appointed a new executive vice president (EVP), as part of its growth and innovation strategy. The contractor, which is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and has been in operation for more than 25 years, promoted Aaron Denton to the role of EVP.
Nashville's Honky Tonk Tuesdays leaving longtime home at American Legion
An East Nashville staple event is moving a bit further east. Nearly a decade after setting up shop at Inglewood's American Legion Post 82 in August 2015, Brendan Malone and Kevin Martin's critically acclaimed and locally beloved Honky Tonk Tuesday Nights event is moving to Eastside Bowl on Aug. 6, 2024. A press statement...
Netflix announces documentary about the murder of Steve McNair
Steve McNair is arguably the most beloved player in Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans history, so when Netflix announced it was doing a documentary on his 2009 murder, many took notice.The streaming service announced that “The Murder of Air McNair” would be dropping on Aug. 20 as part of its “Untold” series.“Capturing the Titans’ 2000 Super Bowl run and unanswered questions surrounding McNair's 2009 murder,” the show’s description read, via the official Netflix X account.McNair is one of the more decorated players in Titans/Oilers franchise history. A three-time Pro Bowler and co-MVP of the 2003 season along with Hall of Famer Peyton Manning,...
The 8th Annual Allman Betts Family Revival Announces Lineup, Dates
The Allman Betts Family Revival, celebrating the musical legacy of Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts and the Allman Brothers Band, will hit the road for the eighth time in November and December. The tour begins November 30 in St. Charles, Illinois, and includes stops at Boston’s Orpheum, the Beacon in New...
Nazi hate group accused of yelling 'racial slurs' at Black children in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A troubling trend continues in Middle Tennessee as a Nazi group was seen yelling racial slurs at young Black kids in downtown Nashville this past weekend. The Nazi hate group, made up of adult white men, allegedly used racist language against the children, a statement...
Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation establishes endowed professorship of faith and reason at Lipscomb University
New professorship will bring national profile and expertise to campus. Lipscomb University announced today the establishment of the Bill and Crissy Haslam Endowed Distinguished Visiting Professor of Faith and Reason, thanks to a generous gift from the Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation. This new professorship is a testament to the legacy of former Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and his wife, Crissy, recognizing their influential leadership shaped by faith and reason.
Friends of Warner Parks voices concern regarding Cheekwood
Already facing a lawsuit from a nonprofit entity associated with the Swan Ball and related to control of the annual gala, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art officials are also dealing with concerns from Friends of Warner Parks involving the nonprofit’s parking arrangement with the Metro Parks and Recreation Department.
Nashville residents show Jewish solidarity after neo-Nazis converge on city
Residents of Nashville, Tennessee, are showing solidarity with the city's Jewish community, pushing a message of peace in the face of harassment from neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups descending on the city to spew antisemitic hate. Multiple instances of such groups gathering and spreading anti-Jewish flyers prompted action from the...
NFL demands upgrades at Nissan Stadium amid $2.1 billion Titans project
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — While workers are busy on the Titans new $2.1 billion stadium, the NFL wants upgrades at the current Nissan Stadium before the season starts. The Titans CFO, Shannon Myers, says there's about $80,000 worth of investments into the current Nissan Stadium that need to be made before the first preseason game on August 10.
Watch the Nissan Stadium construction progress online with new live camera
The Titans have installed a new camera that overlooks the construction site along the Cumberland River, allowing fans to see crews hard at work preparing the site and eventually constructing the new multipurpose stadium.
USWNT to face Iceland in first two post-Olympics matches
The U.S. women’s national team has announced a pair of October friendlies against Iceland, with a third match to be announced at a later date. The three games will be the team’s first after the Olympics, which kick off on Thursday with a match against Zambia. The USWNT will take on Iceland on October 24 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, before facing the same opponent on October 27 at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The third match will take place on October 30, with the opponent and venue to be announced soon. Iceland, which per the FIFA rankings is 14th in the world...
Trump expected to deliver potentially ‘historic’ message at Nashville Bitcoin conference
Bitcoin 2024 will take place from July 25-27 at the Music City Center and is billed as the largest Bitcoin conference in the world with more than 20,000 people expected to attend. However, despite once calling Bitcoin a "scam" in a 2021 interview, the Republican nominee for president will be speaking on Saturday and is expected to deliver a supportive speech.
VUMC clinic to move to former Sport Season space
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is set to move its Belle Meade walk-in clinic to the former Sport Seasons space nearby. According to Metro records, VUMC has obtained a permit to rehabilitate the former retail space at 56 White Bridge Pike. The clinic is making way for the redevelopment of Belle...
TSU has Seven Nominees for Inaugural 2024 HBCU Sports Awards
NASHVILLE - HBCU Sports announced its nominees for the inaugural HBCU Sports Awards, and the Tennessee State athletic department had seven representatives on the list. The program features 45 categories honoring individual, team, and administrative achievements across the entire HBCU athletics landscape. The winners will be announced in an award show streamed live on YouTube on the HBCU Sports channel on Saturday, July 27, at 2:00 p.m. CT.
Hate group caught on camera calling group of children racial slurs enrages parents; NAACP calls for nonviolent response
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A video circulating on social media has parents enraged. The video shows a hate group calling a group of children a variety of racial slurs. Jonathan Williamson, president of the NAACP Nashville chapter spoke with WSMV4 about the incident. “At this point when children are involved...
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