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Lynchburg native Bill Dance named Sports Hall of Fame Tennessean of the Year
NASHVILLE — Our little town often gets put on the map thanks to our largest local export, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, but on July 20 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Music City, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honored another local product, Bill Dance as their Tennessean of the Year at their annual award banquet.
Nashville National Golf Links offers covered driving range, amazing 18-hole layout amid natural Tennessee beauty
With limestone bluffs, scenic elevation changes and the soothing Sycamore Creek, Nashville National Golf Links presents golf the way it was intended to be played: away from the stresses of daily life in a pretty and relaxed atmosphere. Nashville National, formerly known as Highland Rim Golf Course, is family owned...
Watch: Brad Paisley Invites Post Malone To Play On Historic Nashville Stage
Brad Paisley invited Post Malone to join the lineup of the historic Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, days before the “Sunflower” hitmaker’s highly-anticipated country album arrives. Paisley, who collaborated with Posty on one of the tracks set to appear on F-1 Trillion, predicted his invitation would...
Luke Bryan Shares Emotional Story Behind Toby Keith Tribute Hat
Leave it to Luke Bryan to bring the waterworks. The singer took to Bridgestone Arena with Lainey Wilson and others to honor the late Toby Keith. He performed as part of Toby Keith: American Icon. In addition to sharing stories about Keith, Bryan also revealed a surprising emotional connection to...
Jackson County deputies pick up Scottsboro shooting suspect from Tennessee
A Jackson County man accused of shooting a family member, stealing a car, and driving to Tennessee back in April is now back in Alabama. The sheriff's office confirms they picked up Jonathan Powell from Lawrence County, Tennessee, where he was being held, Monday. He was then booked into the Jackson County Jail in Alabama.
Tennessee State Parks Salutes Veterans with Days of Complimentary Golf and Camping
Tennessee State Parks will pay tribute to Veterans of the U.S. military with Salute to Service days when all Veterans will be eligible for free camping and golf on the birthdays of each branch of military service. The first is on Sunday, Aug. 4, birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard, which was created in 1790.
Feds Warn Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee Residents To Remove This From Wallets Immediately
We know what you're thinking, and no, we are not talking about keeping condoms in your wallet. Even though that's a bad idea, keeping this other item in your wallet might be even worse.
National non-profit challenges Tennessee city recognizing God as 'Creator and King'
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is fighting the Middle Tennessee town of Mt. Juliet, which recently passed a resolution supporting the month of July as a month of prayer and fasting. The statement of support, which is based off a resolution passed in the Tennessee General Assembly, recognized God as...
Nashville, TN: Heat Advisory Issued Through 7 PM Tonight
Nashville, TN – A heat advisory is in effect for Nashville and surrounding areas until 7 PM tonight. Residents are urged to take precautions as temperatures soar, with heat index values expected to reach between 105 and 110 degrees. According to the National Weather Service, very little relief is...
Tennessee Folks Among Most Financially Distressed in the U.S.
It's no secret that folks all around the U.S. are in financial distress, but according to WalletHub, people in states like Tennessee seem to have it the worst. I've spent most of my life in Indiana, but I also spent a year in both Kentucky and Tennessee, respectively. Having lived in each of those states, I came to have a good understanding of the housing market, taxes, and average utility bill in those areas. From my personal experience, the most expensive of the three was undoubtedly Kentucky. I definitely paid more in taxes and utility bills in Kentucky than the other two states. That said, the housing market was slightly better in the Bluegrass State than both Indiana and Tennessee.
August Starts Off with Flash Floods and Heat Index Over 105°F in Tennessee
Morristown, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for an intense start to August, as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown has issued both a Flash Flood Watch and a Heat Advisory for Thursday. The region is expected to experience locally heavy rainfall and sweltering heat, potentially leading to hazardous conditions.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee views school vouchers as a way to 'undo the disparities'
Gov. Bill Lee is doubling down on his comments calling school choice the "civil rights issue of our time" ahead of a Thursday election that could emerge as a referendum on his signature private school voucher plan. Lee’s comments, first made during a primetime address at the Republican National Committee, rankled Democrats and...
Titans receiver DeAndre Hopkins could miss 4-6 weeks with a knee injury, according to reports
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Titans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins could miss four to six weeks with a knee injury suffered in practice, multiple outlets reported Thursday. Hopkins joined the Titans last season and led the team with 75 receptions for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns. If Hopkins...