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Watch Willie Nelson Pay Tribute to His Late Friend and Fellow Country Star, Toby Keith: “I Loved Him a Lot”
In late July, some of the biggest names gathered at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville to pay tribute to Toby Keith with a night of performances, speeches, and stories. The lineup featured artists like Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Eric Church, Clay Walker, and many more. Unfortunately, Willie Nelson wasn’t able to make it. Instead, he shared his thoughts about Keith via a pre-recorded video.
Brantley Gilbert and HARDY Pay Homage to Toby Keith With Rowdy Performance of ‘How Do You Like Me Now?!’
Brantley Gilbert and HARDY pay tribute to Toby Keith with a high-energy performance of his revengeful anthem, “How Do You Like Me Now?!”. Prior to taking the stage inside Nashville Bridgestone’s Arena for the NBC special, “Toby Keith; American Icon,” Gilbert told Country Now that he and his fellow country star planned to “get up and rock a little bit” in order to bring the song’s message to life in the way Keith always intended it to be sung.
Nashville receives first-of-its-kind federal grant to remove obstacles to housing
Nashville will receive $5 million from the White House and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to remove barriers to affordable housing production and preservation by creating a Faith Based Development Institute. Metro Nashville will also use the funds to bolster its Affordable Housing Finance Program, create and preserve new permanent supportive housing units, and accelerate development capacity with emerging partners.
Gov. Bill Lee to visit Knoxville’s STEM Academy
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee Gov. bill Lee is expected to visit Knoxville’s L&N STEM Academy Thursday. The governor’s office has not released specifics about his visit, but he is slated to take questions from the media. WVLT News will have a crew at the event.
2024 Labor Day Weekend Forecast-Storms and Cooler Temps
It won’t be a total wash for the holiday weekend, but be weather-aware, especially on Saturday and Sunday. A slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head facility claims one victim in Tennessee
The effects of a listeria outbreak that began on July 19 have continued to grow and now include one death in Tennessee. A total of 18 states have reported cases of listeria. There have been 57 hospitalizations as a result of the outbreak. The most recent update from the Centers for Disease...
Northwest TCAT, Dyersburg State Awarded $2M Grants
NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has announced the latest round of Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grants to help prioritize learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide. One area community college and one area TCAT have been given sizeable grants.
Campaign sign case against Bob Harshbarger dismissed
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Accusations of theft and vandalism have been dismissed against Bob Harshbarger, the father of state senate candidate Bobby Harshbarger, after allegations that he pushed down and stole signs campaigning for State Senator Jon Lundberg ahead of the August primary election. An order of dismissal with prejudice was granted on Wednesday. Documents […]
Humane Society Rescues Over 100 Neglected Rabbits from Tennessee Home
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TennCare‘s free diaper program not available in multiple Midstate counties
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A state-funded program that provides free diapers to parents has yet to reach certain counties. TennCare launched a new program this month that provides free diapers to parents in need. TennCare and CoverKids members under the age of two can get up to 100 diapers per month at participating pharmacies across Tennessee.
Governor, Athens State president share stage and history-making moments
ATHENS — It was a brief moment of time but it was a significant event when viewed from the standpoint of Alabama history. Gov. Kay Ivey gave her annual address to members of the Athens-Limestone County Chamber of Commerce on the campus of Athens State University last week on the significant progress in the community as well as the state.
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