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Tennessee beats out Georgia for blue-chip linebacker from Peach State
Tennessee has earned a commitment from Covington (Ga.) Eastside linebacker Christian Gass. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound defender gave his verbal commitment to the Vols on Saturday, picking coach Josh Heupel’s group over Georgia and USC. The Peach State linebacker had offers from more than 2 dozen schools, including half of the SEC.
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.
Update on Nashville Predators and Spencer Stastney arbitration negotiations
As the Nashville Predators look to keep their reputation alive of having a formidable defensive corps, a key part of that future is Spencer Stastney. The Predators went out and signed Brady Skjei in free agency and figures to be put on the top pairing with Roman Josi. Alexandre Carrier was re-signed, somewhat unexpectedly, and will likely rejoin Jeremy Lauzon on the second pairing.
Tennessean wins 19 awards, including general excellence, in Tennessee Press Association contest
The newspaper was recognized for its coverage of sports, breaking news, business and investigations. The Tennessean on Friday secured the Tennessee Press Association Newspaper Contest General Excellence award, along with first place awards in 13 other categories, for its work ranging from sports, breaking news, business and investigative reporting during 2023.
Montgomery County lawyer suspended by Tennessee Supreme Court for illegal law practice
The Tennessee Supreme Court penalized a Montgomery County attorney for practicing law with a suspended license. Colleen Ann Hyder, a Clarksville attorney, failed to pay her professional privilege tax in January 2020 and continued to handle clients, which is illegal in Tennessee. Licensed attorneys must pay this tax to maintain...
Vanderbilt football stunningly receives votes to win the SEC in 2024
The Virginia Tech football team will open the season next month on Labor Day Weekend against SEC foe Vanderbilt on the road in Nashville. The Commodores are rebuilding in the very tough SEC, but some people think they are way ahead in their rebuild. This past week, the SEC held...
Mike Vrabel dishes on famous game where he messed with Bill Belichick
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel discusses the time he famously used Bill Belichick's own method against him. The post Mike Vrabel dishes on famous game where he messed with Bill Belichick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Shelby County 6U All-Star Team's World Series Journey Continues
July 20, 2024 - The Shelby County 6U All-Star team represents the State of Texas in the Diamond Youth Softball World Series play which started Thursday, July 18 in Fairview, Tennessee. In game one on Thursday, Texas faced Louisiana in pool play and won 14 to 2 to advance to...
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...
Ribbon Cutting: Honey Bee Vintage, Home & Gifts
Honey Bee Vintage, Home & Gifts held its ribbon cutting on May 23, 2024, for its location at 220 Veterans Parkway in Murfreesboro. Your local source for vintage antiques and interior decor. 220 Veterans Parkway. Murfreesboro, TN 37128. (615) 624-7239.
Murfreesboro Teen Injured in Fiery Crash
NELSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY - Early on July 20, 2024, at approximately 1:45 AM, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office in Kentucky responded to a serious accident near the 32-mile marker on the eastbound side of the Bluegrass Parkway. Dispatch informed deputies en route that a vehicle had struck a tree and was on fire.
Vigil held for 7-year-old allegedly drowned by mom
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A vigil was held Saturday night to remember 7-year-old Piper Elliott. Earlier this week Piper died after a drowning in Drakes Creek. Police said her mother, Brandi Elliott, told them she was having a rough day and her daughter wouldn’t leave her alone. The arrest report said Elliott told her daughter to “be quiet” as she held her underwater. She later tried to revive her with CPR. Piper died later at the hospital.
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...
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