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Bellevue residents concerned amid string of violent crimes, councilwoman responds
BELLEVUE, Tenn. (WZTV) — In Operation Crime and Justice, Bellevue residents say violent crime is pushing them out. This comes less than a week after an officer-involved shooting in an area neighborhood. There have been several Bellevue shootings in the last few months, leaving community members on guard. "I...
Nashville notes: Thomas Rhett’s Twisters track + Reba’s “I Can’t” remix
Thomas Rhett is set to drop “Feelin’ Country” from the forthcoming Twisters: The Album on Wednesday. “y’all feelin country? brand new song from @Twistersmovie out tomorrow at 10am ET,” Thomas announced on social platform X. You can presave “Feelin’ Country” now to hear it as soon as it arrives.
Driver facing slew of charges after drugs, gun found in stolen SUV
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Officers in Lebanon arrested a suspect in a stolen SUV out of Nashville on Tuesday afternoon, according to the police department. Lebanon police said officers were alerted by Safenet to a stolen Ford Escape out of Nashville. Officers were able to locate the SUV at a Shell station on Hartmann Driver.
Blood Assurance hosting blood drives over July 4th weekend
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Blood Assurance is encouraging people of all blood types to help donate at Fourth of July celebrations across the Mid State. Blood Assurance said during the Fourth of July holiday, they typically see an uptick in trauma incidents that require blood transfusions. “This comes at a...
Sounds Begin Nine-Game Homestand on Independence Day
The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club returns to First Horizon Park on Thursday, July 4 for their final homestand before the All-Star break. The Memphis Redbirds come to Nashville for the first time in 2024 for three games. After a two-day break, the Iowa Cubs play a six-game set in their only trip to Hit City this season.
Jonathan Marchessault buries the Vegas Golden Knights with new comments
Following his deal with the Nashville Predators, former Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe winner Jonathan Marchessault buried the Vegas Golden Knights in his latest media comments. Jonathan Marchessault is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with on the ice. Shortly after winning the Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights, he had the honor of holding up the Conn Smythe Trophy he was awarded in 2023.
Trevecca University mourning loss of former star basketball player
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – Trevecca Nazarene University is mourning the loss of one of its own. Josh Helton, 38, died Monday, June 24, while on vacation in Miramar Beach, Florida. His cause of death has not been released. The university and its athletic department said it was offering its...
Barefoot Republic Expands Ministry with New Nashville Community Center
Barefoot Republic, a renowned Christian camp dedicated to fostering Christ-centered relationships among individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Barefoot Republic Community Center (BRCC) in Nashville. For the past 25 years, Barefoot Republic has successfully nurtured connections through its popular day and overnight camps. Now, the organization is expanding its mission by offering a wide range of services at the new community center.
4,405-Units Of Affordable And Attainable Housing In the Nashville Pipeline.
This year marks the 2nd edition of the CityNowNext Affordable Housing Showcase, a cornerstone of the CityNowNext brand. Affordable and attainable housing is critical to the success of Nashville’s growth, not only as the #1 emerging market in the country, but ensuring that the people who live here can stay here. This year’s feature is sponsored by Nashville-based attainable housing developer Holladay Ventures. Their support allows CityNowNext to continue to provide high quality development news and information without paid subscriptions. Links to recently completed projects are also included in the list this year.
Middle Tennessee Fourth of July weather: 'Stifling' humidity levels linger, rain moves in
The good news? Rain is coming. The bad news? Your holiday plans may need a rain-check. Temperatures will ramp up until Thursday when they'll take a small dip as rain moves into the region. Despite that small dip, humidity levels won't change much, the National Weather Service said Tuesday. Temperatures...
Tennessee can keep enforcing felony voter restoration policy for now, appeals court says
Tennessee can enforce its existing voter registration process for people with felonies after a federal appeals court temporarily blocked a lower court's ruling last week. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Tennessee on its request for an emergency injunction in an ongoing lawsuit over its felony voter restoration process.
Tennessee sees boost in college-going rates for class of 2023, report shows
The percentage of Tennessee public high school graduates heading directly to college just marked its largest year-over-year increase in nearly a decade, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The class of 2023 has a 56.7% college-going rate, which is a 2.4 percentage point bump from the previous year. That...
Tennessee colors matter, but championships more important to my readers | Adams
Most Tennessee fans spent last week reveling in their baseball national championship. Thousands showed up for Knoxville’s downtown parade honoring the team. And any apparel with “Tennessee baseball” on it was flying off the shelves almost as fast as a Christian Moore home run leaves the park.
Tennessee Heat Wave Continues, Dangerous Temperatures Persist
Nashville, TN – Tennessee is enduring a severe heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees this week. The US National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a Heat Advisory from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday for most counties, excluding the Plateau. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and take breaks if outdoors for extended periods.
Kirkland’s reduces board size; names new chairperson
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kirkland’s Inc. has reshuffled its board of directors, re-electing Ann Joyce and appointing her as chair, while accepting the resignations of two board members who failed to receive majority votes during the company’s annual meeting June 26. Joyce, who has a background in retail...
423 guns stolen from Nashville vehicles through first six months
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) – The Metro Nashville Police Department advises Nashvillians to lock their car doors after a report that 423 out of 594 guns stolen this year were taken from vehicles. Even though this is a 36% decrease year over year, MNPD launched a special initiative in February...
In-Demand Guitarist/Data Nerd Ellen Angelico Picks Her Own Path
I first encountered Ellen Angelico three years ago through her edu-taining videos and social posts for Fanny’s House of Music, the charming East Nashville shop that narrowly avoided total destruction in the 2020 tornado. Ellen was a bit tornadic herself, demoing instruments, critiquing them in real time, and dropping gems of snark and nerdishness on her YouTube series “Ellen’s Favorite Thing At Fanny’s Of The Week,” which ran from pre-pandemic until last year. Eventually, I came to understand the bigger picture. Angelico is a busy studio and stage musician with a rising profile in the Nashville indie universe. In 2020 she landed an Americana Instrumentalist of the Year Award nomination. I kept seeing her credit on albums. So I sought her out for a chat.
Nashville's Plaza Mariachi files for bankruptcy, temporarily halting foreclosure
Nashville's Hispanic cultural hub Plaza Mariachi filed for bankruptcy on Monday, putting a stop to First Financial Bank's planned foreclosure sale of the property on Tuesday. Known for its authentic Mexican food and events like salsa night, Plaza Mariachi has been in hot water since early June. Its lender First Financial Bank...
‘For the first time ever, I wore heels’: Kentucky teen wins pageant award and continues to beat the odds
Camryn Jones had a difficult childhood, being born three months prematurely and diagnosed with Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Despite these challenges, she persevered and is now an inspiration to many. Merely a fortnight prior, she achieved an accomplishment that even she had considered impossible. Jones remembers telling herself to...
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