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Nashville Braces for Intermittent Thunderstorms and High Humidity
Nashville residents can expect a mixture of overcast skies and intermittent thunderstorms in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service. The current humidity clings at full capacity, a swelling 100%, with a visibility reduced to four miles amidst the morning fog and mist. Marking the day's beginning with a dewpoint equal to the ambient temperature at 70°F.
Fall Colors At The Judd’s Family Farm …As Seen From The Natchez Trace Parkway
For some reason, there have been quite a few people searching for the Judds’ family farm here on this site. I’m not sure what the correlation is… except maybe people have heard that they live near the Natchez Trace Parkway. And I have to admit, every time...
Joshua Hall Hangs Out With Amber Rose and Candace Owens Amid Christina Hall Divorce
Courtesy of Joshua Hall/Instagram Joshua Hall is leaning on his pals Amber Rose and Candace Owens amid his ongoing divorce from Christina Hall. “A Nashville time with my friends,” Joshua, 43, wrote via his Instagram Story on Friday, July 26 alongside a picture of him, model Rose, 40, and political commentator Owens, 35. “Peep the […]
Surprise! Former UFC champ returns to the mat, secures Hail Mary overtime win | Highlights
Aljamain Sterling scored a thrilling points win in overtime over Jay-Jay Wilson at Karate Combat’s Pit Submission Series 7 last night (Thurs., July 25, 2024) in Nashville. It was a close match for “Funkmaster” despite a dominant performance. Wilson seemed content to stall UFC’s former Bantamweight champion for a decision win (dominant position). But, at the last moment in overtime, Sterling broke free of Wilson’s closed guard, hit mount, then took Wilson’s back, earning the victory.
Point Mallard projects progressing; could be complete this fall
Jul. 27—Point Mallard Park's three major construction projects — indoor pickleball and tennis facilities and an event center — are quickly moving this summer with fall openings likely, Parks and Recreation Director Jason Lake said. Lake said all three projects took major steps toward completion in recent months. At a cost of about $5 million combined, the indoor pickleball and tennis ...
3 subdivisions with more than 300 lots approved this week in Decatur
Jul. 27—With more than 300 new homes continuing to move through the city's planning pipeline this week, a local engineer says Decatur appears to be at a peak in its residential development. The Planning Commission approved preliminary plats for three subdivisions in Southwest Decatur — River Oaks phase 2 near Douthit Street, Heritage Creek in Moulton Heights and Princeton Estates off Deerfoot ...
From Disney to Simpsons, new Alabama exhibit packed with animation art, artifacts
A new Huntsville of Museum Art exhibit pulls back the curtain on how classic animated movies and TV series – and millions of memories -- were made. “A Journey into Imagimation” features 140 pieces of animation production artwork and artifacts. They were culled from the 59,000-piece collection of Hal and Nancy Miles, founders of Animation Hall of Fame, located in Celebration, Florida.
Huntsville council: Greenbrier zoning change will make homes more affordable
The Huntsville City Council’s approval of a zoning change for the southern portion of Greenbrier Preserve will allow the city more control over the development’s density, according to Councilwoman Jennie Robinson. Developers want to build 401 homes on the 94-acre site south of Swancott Road and west of...
Huntsville Hospital’s $150 million expansion: 5 new floors, expanded ICU, 100 rooms and 350 jobs
Huntsville Hospital’s expansion of the Madison Street Tower will be a boost to the local economy, CEO Jeff Samz said in a Facebook post about the project. Samz said the construction will cost $150 million. He also said the expansion will create 350 new jobs. If you purchase a...
The week in politics: Key voucher ally calls Gov. Lee's school choice plan 'terrible'
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct a headline about a group endorsing U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Columbia. A key voucher supporter in the Tennessee House called Gov. Bill Lee's education scholarship proposal "terrible" at a Maury County candidate forum, telling an audience that Lee's "wide open" proposal could have plunged...
Visitors to Tennessee spend whopping $30B in 2023
Tourism to the state of Tennessee continues to reach unprecedented levels, from Graceland to Dollywood and Music City in between. In 2023, direct visitor spending totaled a record-breaking $30.6 billion, according to newly-released data from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Last year's spending was up 6.2% from the year prior. An estimated...
Auburn gets commitment from pair of 2026 blue chips on defense
Auburn landed commitments Saturday from two four-star prospects from Alabama in the Class of 2026. Linebacker Shadarius Toodle, from Cottage Hill Christian Academy, and edge Hezekiah Harris, from Jemison High School in Huntsville, announced their commitment while attending Big Cat Weekend, Auburn's annual recruiting event. Toodle is ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 5 linebacker and the No. 67 player in the class overall. Harris is the No. 4 edge rusher and No. 30 overall. "It's just the atmosphere," Toodle told Auburn Undercover about his decision to commit to Auburn. "I loved it every time I came up here. I've been up here like four times. My family loves it. Got to talk with Coach (Hugh) Freeze, got to talk with the staff and they just made me feel at home." He continued: "It's the best decision I've ever made." --Field Level Media
MPD Announces Retirement of Veteran Police Officer Shondale Clark
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Chief Michael Bowen announces the retirement of Officer Shondale Clark after nearly four decades of dedicated service. Clark began his career with MPD as a patrol officer in September 1988. Over his 36-year law enforcement career, he served as a Parks officer, Field Training Officer (FTO), and was member of both the interview board, and employee review board.
Eighth & Main reopens at former Big Shake's with new menu, burgers, old favorites and more
When Big Shake's Hot Nashville Chicken announced it would be closing its franchise earlier this year, it came as a great disappointment for many Nashville Hot Chicken fanatics. At Columbia's downtown location at 822 S. Main St., which first opened in late 2021, co-owners Belinda Corken and Amy McGee were faced with two...
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