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Baseball: Transfer catcher Mac Rose commits to Vanderbilt
Catcher Mac Rose, who played his freshman season at McLennan Community College, announced on social media that he has committed to Vanderbilt. Rose fills an immediate need for the Commodores, who got a productive season out of catcher Alan Espinal. After a career year in his final season as a Commodore, Espinal was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 11th round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
Subway Bringing Colossal ‘Footlong Dippers’ Water Slides to Nashville
Subway’s Summer of Footlongs is bringing the world’s first Dip ‘N Slides – three 95-foot-long, 37-foot-high versions of its irresistible new Footlong Dippers, to Nashville on Saturday, July 27th. Here’s What You Need to Know. Subway’s three Dip ‘N Slides will take place at Bicentennial...
Koe Wetzel is Living His Best Life with ’9 Lives’—“You Make Mistakes and Learn From Them”
Koe Wetzel sips an early afternoon cocktail in the W Hotel Nashville lobby as he recounts the number of times overconsumption landed him in jail. Three occasions—he thinks. As he talks, explaining he’s never done anything “unforgivable,” his phone screen lights up, displaying his wallpaper: Jesus holding a lamb.
Godfather of Nashville's dining scene Randy Rayburn dies at 74
Hi, Nashville! It's Tennessean business reporter Hadley Hitson here to update you on this week's major food news in Nashville. Last night, The Tennessean learned that prominent Nashville restaurateur Randy Rayburn has died at the age of 74. He transformed the city's restaurant industry with staples like Sunset Grill and Midtown Cafe. ...
From the Classroom to the Industry: HBCU Students’ Journey with Apple (Video)
In collaboration with Apple through its Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, the PROPEL Center Arts & Entertainment Industry Accelerator aims to increase diversity within the industry. This yearlong program focuses on empowering students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by fostering empathy, storytelling, motivational leadership, and strategic thinking. Participants...
Titans’ offseason prize at cornerback out with calf injury
The Tennessee Titans could potentially be without one of their offseason signings for the first preseason game. Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie is out with a calf injury suffered during the last team period on Day 1 of training camp, according to head coach Brian Callahan. How much time will he miss? “A couple of weeks, probably,” Callahan said via AtoZ Sports Nashville. The 29-year-old inked a three-year contract in free agency after spending the last three years with the Cincinnati Bengals. In 2023, Awuzie played in 15 games, including ten starts, and made 57 tackles, including two for loss, with six pass deflections and...
Parents of TSU football player killed in hit-and-run want more charges brought forward
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The family of a 20-year-old Tennessee State University football player who died after he was hit by a car want to see more charges brought forward. Arsenio Miller, 33, was arrested Thursday night in connection to the deadly hit and run back in April. Chazan Page,...
Jamey Johnson, Scotty Emerick, and More Added to ‘Toby Keith: American Icon’ Lineup—How To Watch
Next Monday (July 29), some of the biggest names in country music will gather at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to pay tribute to a legend. Toby Keith: American Icon is a benefit concert that will honor the legacy of TK through special performances from a laundry list of top-tier country artists. At the same time, it is a concert for a good cause. A portion of the proceeds will go to Keith’s foundation to help fund his OK Kids Korral. Today, show organizers announced the full lineup, adding even more big names.
American solar challenge makes stop in Kearney
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - College students from 11 universities across the country are making their way from Nashville, Tennessee, to Casper, Wyoming, in solar cars and they made a stop in Kearney on Thursday. It’s all a part of the 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge where participants travel along seven...
Crumbl expands menu with range of dessert items
Crumbl, the cookie shop, is expanding its menu to include new dessert items, the company said this week. The Lindon, Utah-based franchisor, known for its pink boxes of cookies, said it will offer a rotating menu of desserts such as cakes, cheesecakes, pies, and puddings. Crumbl’s new dessert items will...
Nashville Harbor Elevates Dokke & Thoen
• Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment announces the promotion of Ryan Dokke to Senior Vice President, and Andrew Thoen to Director of Streaming & Digital Partners / Radio Promotion. Dokke (left), who most recently served as VP of Promotion & Marketing, will continue to oversee radio promotions for the label...
Five-star plus tackle David Sanders Jr. sets Vols visit this weekend
Five-star plus 2025 offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. will make his final two visits this weekend before announcing his commitment. He will visit Nebraska first, then Tennessee, according to Steve Wiltfong at On3. Sanders Jr.’s narrowed down his top four schools to Tennessee, Georgia, Nebraska and Ohio State on July 7. He will announce his commitment on Aug. 17, according to On3. Sanders Jr. is a consensus five-star and ranks as the No. 2 overall national prospect. He ranks as the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 1 prospect in North Carolina. The 6-foot-6, 290-pound offensive tackle prospect is from Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sanders Jr. officially visited Tennessee on June 14. Tennessee has 18 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat, edge Mariyon Dye, wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. and linebacker Christian Gass. The nation’s No. 1 OT David Sanders will visit Nebraska and then Tennessee this weekend. https://t.co/8Loi7DeACe pic.twitter.com/0w4tjcJhLd — Steve Wiltfong (@SWiltfong_) July 25, 2024
NFL analyst: Titans are the NFL’s top sleeper team
Following a 6-11 campaign in 2023, the Tennessee Titans decided to blow things up and start again. Mike Vrabel was replaced by Brian Callahan as head coach, quarterback Ryan Tannehill was allowed to walk, and superstar running back Derrick Henry signed with the rival Baltimore Ravens. As the team rebuilds, expectations are understandably low. Nate Davis of USA TODAY predicts that the Titans will once again finish with a 6-11 record this season but cautions those overlooking them. “The Titans have too much talent to be anyone’s patsy,” he writes. Long-time NFL analyst and radio host, Rich Eisen, agrees. On Thursday, he named the...
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