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James C. Napier: Champion of African American progress
James Carroll Napier, born on June 9, 1845, in Nashville, Tennessee, was a prominent African American lawyer, politician, and civil rights advocate whose work had a lasting impact on the African American community. Napier’s contributions to civil rights, politics, and business helped pave the way for future generations of African American leaders.
Country music star cancels shows after heartbreaking news
NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- Country musician Lauran Alaina is canceling upcoming shows after her father’s recent death. The musician announced her father’s passing on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday. “We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have words yet,” she said in her post....
AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/26 (Taped On 7/24)
After AEW Dynamite on July 24th, All Elite Wrestling taped matches for the July 26th episode of AEW Rampage from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The spoilers (via PWInsider) are as follows: WrestleZone will have full coverage of AEW Rampage as it airs on Friday. RELATED: AEW Dynamite Results (7/24/24): Blood & Guts Returns The post AEW Rampage Spoilers For 7/26 (Taped On 7/24) appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Nashville children speak out against bullying by neo-Nazi group, demand action
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — FOX 17 News speaks with a white nationalist expert after Nashville has seen several demonstrations from a self-proclaimed white supremacist group. On Wednesday, five Black children who were bullied by this group speak out alongside state representatives demanding action. Witnesses say a neo-Nazi group threatened...
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.
Nashville women’s tackle football team plays for female empowerment and league championship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Enforcers take the “three phases” of football to a new level. The Nashville-based women’s tackle football players combine career, motherhood, and athletic pursuit in their first season playing in the United States Premier Women’s Football League. From teachers to landscapers...
Wrongful death lawsuit involving a Gallatin nursing home is underway
Late this afternoon in the wrongful death case against the Gallatin Center for Rehabilitation and Healing, attorneys for the nursing home put the former administrator on the stand — Dawn Cochran.
Former Middle Tennessee State University punter campaigning for tryout with Miami Dolphins
Kyle Ulbrich’s senior season at Middle Tennessee State University was his best yet, averaging 47 yards per punt. In 2022, he recorded 67 punts, including a 72-yard bomb against Western Kentucky. Despite not securing a roster spot last season, he’s determined to carry that momentum to the NFL.
Old Fort Golf Course Scheduled to Re-Open Aug. 30 After Renovations
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Old Fort Golf Course will re-open for golf on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, following renovations. Golfers can begin scheduling tee times for the reopening five days in advance beginning at 7 a.m. on Aug. 25, 2024. To reserve a time online, visit www.oldfortgolfclub.com or call 615-896-2448.
Healing Ecosystems and Daylighting Murfreesboro’s Town Creek
MURFREESBORO, TN - Ecological restoration projects are gradually healing damaged ecosystems across the country. More than half a century ago, cities across the U.S. believed that burying waterways was one solution for flooding. However, those encased waterways lacked the natural greenery found in open streams – greenery that works as a natural filtration system. In other words, naturally flowing creeks and streams have less pollution while water that flows through underground culverts lead to lower water quality.
Weekend Weather 7-26-28-2024 Storms Possible
Your summertime pop-ups are possible on Friday and Saturday, but, that all changes on Sunday. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Saturday. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon....
Road Construction and Lane Closures 7-26-31-2024
July 25 – 31, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
LIST: Free meals offered at these East TN school districts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Families preparing for Back to School season in the coming weeks are likely budgeting for meals as well as school supplies. With inflation still impacting some grocery store prices, some may turn to free or reduced school meals for student breakfasts and lunches. Last fall, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, […]
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