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127 Yard Sale coming in August
Billed as “The World’s Longest Yard Sale,” the 127 Yard Sale is an annual event that takes place next week, stretching 690 miles and spanning US Highway 127 across six states: Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. The 127 Yard Sale began in 1987 as the brainchild of Mike Walker, a former Fentress County […] The post 127 Yard Sale coming in August appeared first on Middlesboro News.
For another generation, Texas continues to double down in Tennessee
Welcome to The Pick, The Tennessean music staff's weekly email conversation about all things you need to know — hot insider takes from Music City's legendary creative community, plus the who, what and where impacting our communities from Lower Broadway to Leiper's Fork and beyond. I'm Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean's country music reporter. Miranda...
Back-to-School supply drives helping families in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)—With the back-to-school season in full swing, parents have plenty of opportunities to help the people of East Tennessee by donating school supplies or picking up essential items themselves. WVLT News has you covered with a list of school supply events happening this tax-free weekend, which runs...
Defend Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strengthening Communities and Workforce through Diversity
My duty as the minority leader in the Tennessee state Senate is to ensure that every member of our community has a say in the decision-making process. It is crucial that all voices are heard, and I take this responsibility seriously. In June, we initiated the “Freedom to Be Heard”...
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.
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...
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...
Officers Successfully Identify Suspect in 4-Car Hit-and-Run Injury Crash
7/29/24 1:00 p.m. Update: 21-year-old convicted felon Donte Bell, Jr. of Nashville was apprehended and booked into the Wilson County Jail moments ago. Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Following a four-car hit-and-run injury crash on Friday afternoon, officers successfully identified the driver responsible and obtained warrants for his arrest. At...
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