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Bill Monroe’s home and property up for sale
The 244 acre property owned by Bill Monroe for more than 40 years in Goodlettsville, TN is listed for sale, including the home he lived in until his passing in 1996. Unless a private sale can be arranged, the property is currently set to be turned into an exclusive 21-home estate community, The Reserve at Mandolin Hills, already approved by Sumner County.
Unclaimed Baggage to host ‘Girlfriends Getaway’ Front Porch Tea Party benefit
SCOTTSBORO – Calling all moms, daughters and gal pals!. To honor National Girlfriends Day, Unclaimed Baggage is rolling out the “pink carpet” this weekend for the annual “Girlfriends Getaway.”. Thursday through Saturday, the lost luggage retailer will host three days of fun, great deals and giving...
New coach Derek Mason called MTSU football fans 'apathetic.' How he's trying to build a strong base
New Middle Tennessee State football coach Derek Mason said a rebuild was not necessary for the Blue Raiders team but he has been busy trying to build a fan base. Mason, who said MTSU fans had become "apathetic" shortly after replacing Rick Stockstill as the coach last December, has spent a great deal...
Elizabethton awarded TDEC grant for remediation projects
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced the City of Elizabethton will receive funds from a Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant for remediation projects. Elizabethton’s was one of 36 grants awarded across Tennessee totaling $718,757 to help redevelop vacant or underutilized properties. The City of Elizabethton was awarded $20,000 […]
Gillespie Woman Seeks Funds For Final Tennessee Mountain Trip
GILLESPIE - Anna Reiniesch, a 39-year-old woman from Gillespie, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to fulfill her final wish of visiting the Tennessee mountains. Reiniesch, who is on hospice care due to liver failure and Stage 5 kidney failure, hopes to make the trip at the end of August. "I...
Lawrence, Lan Earn ITA Scholar-Athlete Honors
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | Alabama A&M University men's tennis student-athletes Freddie Lawrence and Yin Chih Lan earned Intercollegiate Tennis Academy (ITA) Scholar-Athlete recognition. "Freddie and Yin have continued to excel in the classroom and on the tennis court," Alabama A&M head coach Willis Mbandi said. "I am proud of this accomplishment...
Nashville grapples with lingering neo-Nazi presence in tourist-friendly city
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Among the throngs of tourists in cowboy attire who flock to Nashville’s famed downtown honky-tonks, a small but unsettling group has distracted locals and visitors from the neon lights lately with Nazi salutes and white supremacist rhetoric. For weeks, neo-Nazis have livestreamed antisemitic antics...
Murder Mystery Dinner Show Returning To Oak Grove
Suspense, intrigue and dinner are on the menu again, as leadership from Oak Grove Tourism plan to host another Murder Mystery Dinner Show. Planned for August 31 at Valor Hall Conference & Event Center, guests will be transported to a world of immersive deception and interactive theatrical experience. Dorothy, ever...
Vince Gill Recalls the Best Songwriting Tip He’s Ever Received
Vince Gill is one of Nashville’s most storied songwriters. The Oklahoma native penned lyrics for both Pure Prairie League and Rodney Crowell’s backing band, The Notorious Cherry Bombs. Gill was even inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. So it’s safe to say that when it comes to writing hits, Gill knows what he’s talking about—but everyone has to learn somewhere. Keep reading to learn the best songwriting advice the country legend has ever received.
US census takers to conduct test runs in Colorado 4 years before 2030 count
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Six places in the South and West will host practice runs for the next U.S. head count in 2030. The census helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas; tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado.; western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Huntsville, Alabama, will be encouraged to fill out practice census questionnaires in the spring of 2026. Census Bureau officials said Monday that they hope the tests will help ensure that in 2030, they count the people who were missed in the 2020 census.
Huntsville Utilities CEO Kelley honored as ‘leader of leaders’
HUNTSVILLE – Wes Kelley, president and CEO of Huntsville Utilities, was named “Leader of Leaders” in the most recent graduating class of the Valley Public Power Leadership Academy (VPPLA). The VPPLA is a joint venture of the Tennessee Valley Authority and power companies within the Tennessee Valley.
NFD’s BLAZE Mentoring Program Hosts Back-to-School Giveaway
Nashville Fire Department’s BLAZE Mentoring Program and the Nashville Fire Department will host a Back-to-School Giveaway event this Friday, July 26th from 3pm – 6pm at the NFD Headquarters. This event is open to the public, and youth and families are invited to join for a few hours...
Huntsville Animal Services sends out urgent adoption plea as facility faces severe overcrowding
HUNTSVILLE — If you’re looking for a new furry friend to add to the family and to also make a difference in their life your chance has arrived. The Huntsville Animal Shelter it is facing “severe” overcrowding with close to 200 dogs and cats looking for a forever home.
Dickson County Fair Ruturns August 29
The Dickson County Fair has become a fun event for families and a means to educate the public about agriculture and how food is brought to market. This year, the fair offers carnival rides, livestock shows, pageants, food, a demolition derby, a jump and run, a truck pull, and lots of vendors.
Huntsville Metro Planning Organization asks input on new bicycle plan
HUNTSVILLE — If you are one of the many cyclists that transits the biking network running throughout North Alabama, the Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization wants your input on a new bike plan for the Huntsville area. The organization will be hosting an “open house” Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at...
SARAH TRAHERN HONORED WITH BOB KINGSLEY LIVING LEGEND AWARD
Nashville, Tennessee – (July 23 2024) – As one of Nashville’s leading figures in entertainment, Sarah Trahern was honored last night with the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award. Sarah is an advocate for country music and for all those who are part of it. Her efforts on behalf of a genre she loves extend far beyond Music Row – her role as CEO of the Country Music Association has allowed Sarah to represent all of the industry on a national and a global level. The event was held at the Opry House and benefits the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund.
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