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Fight back against the onslaught against DEI. Diversity strengthens communities and workforces
My role as the minority leader in the Tennessee state Senate is crucial in ensuring that every voice in our community is heard. In June, we began the “Freedom to Be Heard” summer field hearing tour at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. This location holds historical significance as it is where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically assassinated.
Missing Teen: Davis Wade Daniel of College Grove
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager, Davis Wade Daniel. Davis left his residence in College Grove, TN, without his parents’ consent on the morning of July 25, 2024. Davis, a 16-year-old white male, 5’10” tall, weighs 145 pounds,...
'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Vows to 'Never' Share Explicit Content as She Navigates Newfound Social Media Fame
The world may know her as "Hawk Tuah" girl, but a little over a month ago, she was just Haliey Welch from Belfast, Tenn.Welch — who went viral back in June for providing a hilarious tip about intimacy — exclusively opens up to OK! about her unexpected newfound fame while promoting her partnership with Fanfix, "the best subscription platform for emerging creators."The 23-year-old had no idea she'd become a social media sensation when she was stopped by a TikToker in Nashville for a man on the street interview."What's one move in bed that makes a man go crazy every time?"...
AAA: TN gas prices hold steady
Tennessee gas prices held steady over last week and the state average remains at $3.11 — the same as one week ago, according to AAA. In its weekly Tennessee gas price report, AAA’s average is now $3.11 which is 11 cents more expensive than one month ago, but six cents less than one year ago. However, the average price for a gallon of unleaded regular gasoline in Cocke County once again decreased according to AAA, dropping from $3.09 per gallon last week to a current...
Wilson County Schools 2024-25: Police dogs, calendar and what to else to know for classes
Here we go. After slightly more than a two-month summer vacation that seemed like two weeks, Wilson County Schools will start classes Friday. Growing enrollment, building projects, police dogs and staffing are all part of the coming school year. ...
Teen dies in shooting at Davidson County duplex
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A 17-year-old was shot and killed Friday at a duplex in Old Hickory, according to the Metro Nashville Police department. Officers responded to the shooting just after 12:30 a.m. on Bryan Street. Officers at the scene said multiple shots hit the duplex the 17-year-old and another person were in.
Search underway for hit-and-run crash suspect in Mt. Juliet
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: Police believe the suspect was picked up from the area after the crash. MJPD said the involved car was determined to be freshly stolen from Nashville. Earlier: Mt. Juliet police are searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run crash on Friday. Police said the...
Americana Music Association Announces Performers for Award Show
The Americana Music Association has announced its performers for the 23rd annual Americana Honors & Awards, taking place in Nashville on Sept. 18 at the famed Ryman Auditorium. This year’s Honors & Awards will deliver performances from award-winning legends, buzzworthy new artists, and longtime fan favorites including Blind Boys of...
Strawberry Hill video from Jason Broyles
Nashville singer/songwriter Jason Broyles has released a music video for a track from his upcoming bluegrass EP, Old Rudy Road, due later this year. He’s been dropping a new single every six weeks, and this one, Strawberry Hill, was actually the first earlier in 2024. Now we have the music video as well.
Register Now for the East Nashville Tomato 5k
You say to-MAY-to, I say to-MAH-to, but who cares? East Nashville is wild about tomatos! And August 10 brings the 2024 East Nashville Tomato 5K for all ages and abilities, where every finisher will receive a medal. The morning event kicks off the day’s festivities that includes the Tomato Art Fest.
EPA Awards $6.2 Million To Fund Project Promoting Hempcrete And Other Agriculture-Based Building Materials
As part of a government effort to encourage the use of more environmentally friendly building materials, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a nearly $6.2 million grant to a nonprofit that works with hempcrete, a concrete-like material that’s made with hemp. The Nashville-based Hemp Building Institute, which...
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