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Clifton's Michael Rodriguez Dies At 24 With Unborn Daughter On The Way: Campaign
According to his obituary published on the Legacy website, Michael, affectionately known as Mikey, is being remembered for his "kind heart, radiant smile, and boundless curiosity," along with his "humor and the joy he brought to those around him." A GoFundMe launched for Michael's family had raised more than $13,800...
Annual Stuff the Bus Event to Benefit 15,000 Students
United Way of Greater Nashville announced that thanks to generous community donations to its 16th annual Stuff the Bus school supply collection drive, over 15,000 elementary students would receive backpacks full of school supplies to start the year off ready to learn. More than 469 individuals representing 63 teams purchased...
This Middle Tennessee town hopes to help other towns with a new vision guidebook
During a recent event that closed with a sing-a-long to You Are My Sunshine, the Leiper’s Fork Foundation along with Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Historic Preservation gathered to celebrate a community milestone. Hosted at Fox & Locke, the event unveiled Leiper's Fork's new guidebook, “Charting Your Own Vision: Lessons From Leiper’s Fork." Officials are hopeful the free, 20-page guidebook will help other small towns and rural communities interested in following the Leiper’s Fork model...
Tennessee Valley Authority faces a push to get greener and more transparent
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. — When he heard about the sale, Kerry McCarver was perplexed. In 2020, the mayor of rural Cheatham County discovered that the Tennessee Valley Authority bought about 280 acres of rolling farmland “in the middle of nowhere” in his county, which lies just west of Nashville and is home to about 42,000 […] The post Tennessee Valley Authority faces a push to get greener and more transparent appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
The sunflowers are back at the Smith Perry Berries Farm
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The sunflowers are peeking through in Ooltewah at the Smith Perry Berries Farm. With each bucket of sunflowers you buy, it goes towards a good cause. Each bucket is $20 but you get to pick as many as you want. The current record is 180 in one bucket. But what’s even better is that for every bucket, $10 goes towards children hospital for charity.
Jack White Shares Surprise New Album At His Third Man Records Shops
On Friday (July 19), Jack White shared surprise copies of his unannounced new album with unsuspecting customers at his Third Man Records shops in Detroit, Nashville, and London. Music fans received vinyl test copies of White’s new record slipped into their bags after making a purchase at his three stores. There wasn’t any album information or song titles included on the records, only a label that simply read, “No Name.” Third Man Records Instagram shared photos and videos from shocked customers, eventually posting a story encouraging fans to “RIP IT … BUT FIRST TELL 7 FRIENDS.”
Tech Acquisition Of TAP Building Winding Down
Tennessee Tech should take control of the former TAP building in Crossville by the end of August. Foundation Executive Director Kevin Braswell aid the transfer has been in progress for about a year. He said it is only a matter of finishing the paperwork at this point. “There are any...
Man accused of chasing someone down Mt. Juliet street with gun
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — A man is facing multiple charges following a fight with another motorist that created “a frightening scenario” on a Mt. Juliet street Sunday evening, according to law enforcement. The Mt. Juliet Police Department said officers responded to Ponty Pool Drive around 5:45...
Remember When Luke Bryan Shocked Nashville Crowd With Surprise Carrie Underwood Duet: “It Doesn’t Get Any More Perfect”
Luke Bryan is the king of playful romantic anthems. One notable example is his 2014 hit “Play It Again,” about a boy who instantly falls in love with a girl at a tailgate party. The chart-topper is full of Bryan’s trademark charm and the carefree nature he brings to most songs. It’s a crowd favorite at concerts—although perhaps no performance will ever top this duet with fellow country superstar Carrie Underwood. Watch below.
Small aircraft makes emergency landing in Linden, report says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A small aircraft had to make an emergency landing at an airport in Linden, according to WOPC. Around noon, emergency officials received word of the plane making an emergency landing. WOPC said it was believed the plane lost electrical power and was not able to deploy...
NHL Trade Rumours: Columbus, Carolina, New Jersey Eye Nashville’s Goalie Prospect
In the NHL rumours mill, there's speculation on potential trade destinations for Nashville Predators prospect Yaroslav Askarov, with the team likely looking to move him following Juuse Saros' contract extension. Nashville Predators are considering trading goalie prospect Yaroslav Askarov. Potential interested teams include Columbus Blue Jackets, Carolina Hurricanes, and New...
American Bicycle Group CEO Peter Hurley Passes Away
Peter Hurley, CEO of the American Bicycle Group (ABG), has died after suffering a heart attack following a Friday morning run on July 19. He was 67 years old. According to the media report filed by Chattanoogan.com, Hurley had acquired a majority interest in ABG, which he led for 18 years. ABG is the parent company of the Quintana Roo, Litespeed and OBED brands and is based in Chattanooga, TN.
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