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Dolly Parton Abandons Dollywood Following Theme Park Shut Down, Opens New Business Instead
It looks like Dolly Parton is once again veering away from her duty as Dreamer-in-Chief at Dollywood, and setting her sights on yet another new business venture. While many celebrities stay busy creating their own brands with various products, it is hard to imagine another star who has stayed as busy as Dolly Parton after the country star confirmed her retirement (well, from touring).
La Vergne Issues Voluntary Water Conservation Notice for August 26-27
The City of La Vergne is issuing a voluntary citywide water conservation notice for August 26 and 27. The water conservation notice will allow workers to install a new meter at the water treatment plant as part of the final stages of the 24″ water main project. The notice will be effective from 10:00 p.m. on August 26 to Noon on August 27.
Vanderbilt Peabody initiative aims to strengthen global research efforts
The Vanderbilt University Peabody College of education and human development is planning to expand its global research efforts this fall, a recent university announcement said. According to Ellen Goldring, a professor of education and vice dean of Peabody College, the Vanderbilt Peabody Research Office’s new Peabody Global Initiatives program will...
Nashville mayor introduces legislation aimed at safety and ‘protecting First Amendment rights’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell has announced the introduction of four new pieces of legislation that he says are aimed at boosting public safety and protecting First Amendment rights. O’Connell said that this legislation comes during high political tensions and that it will help discourage behavior...
MTSU Scholars Academy summer institute jump-starts students’ college careers
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Memphis native Caitlyn Williams and Gus Sanders from Loretto, a small Midstate town less than seven miles from the Alabama border, were two of more than 140 Middle Tennessee State University freshmen and transfers arriving two weeks early to get a jump-start on their college careers.
New MTSU students kickstart college careers, fall semester with dorm move-in
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In many cases with the help of family and friends, thousands of Middle Tennessee State University students headed to their residence halls in recent days as they prepare for the first day of the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 26. In Jim Cummings Hall in the...
Country legends to headline celebration at the Ryman: FHU’s 60th Anniversary of the Benefit Dinner
HENDERSON, Tennessee — In honor of the landmark 60th anniversary of the FHU Benefit Dinner, supporters of Freed-Hardeman University are invited to join a very special celebration at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, Thursday, January 16, 2025. This year’s event will feature a performance by award-winning country group Shenandoah and a conversation with another legendary country star.
Recently Published Book Spotlight: Inquiry Under Bounds
David Thorstad is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University, Senior Research Affiliate at the Global Priorities Institute, Oxford, and Research Affiliate at the MINT Lab, ANU. His research focuses on bounded rationality, inquiry, and the ethics of emerging technologies. In this Recently Published Book Spotlight, David discusses his most recent book, Inquiry Under Bounds, in which he develops a novel and comprehensive theory of rational inquiry influenced by the work of Herbert Simon as well as recent work in cognitive science. Inquiry Under Bounds is an open-access title, which can be read through Oxford Scholarship Online.
Is It Too Much To Ask For Some Rain?
Still no meaningful rain chances in the next 5 days. By next Wednesday or Thursday rain chances will start to creep back in, but those chances are low, as the NBM is only spitting out 10-20% chances. Summer-like temps are here and will stick around for at least the next...
RAB, BMI, MIW Mark End Of 16th Annual Leadership Program.
RAB, in conjunction with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) and Xperi, has announced the completion of the 16th annual Rising Through the Ranks program. The program began with a virtual session Tuesday, Aug. 13, and continued with in-person sessions Aug. 20-22 at the BMI Nashville office.
We Realize Truck Parking announces pending merger with StoreMyTruck
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Companies from Nashville and Atlanta are looking to partner together. We Realize Inc. and StoreMyTruck.com have announced a pending merger that will make the combined entities the largest truck parking operator in the world. Cody Horchak and Keith Cristal, Founders and CEOs of Realize and StoreMyTruck,...
Commodores Add to 2024-25 Roster
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Vanderbilt swimming head coach Jeremy Organ announced Friday three more individuals have enrolled in school and will join the program in the fall. Libby Gilbert and Reagan Mathieson will each have one season of eligibility with the Commodores, while Quinlan Hinerfeld comes to Vandy with two seasons of eligibility remaining.
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