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REI Co-op Announces LEED v4 Platinum Distribution Center in Tennessee
Nashville, Tenn. — REI Co-op’s newest distribution center in Lebanon, Tenn., has earned the prestigious LEED v4 Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. This achievement marks the first certified facility of its kind in Tennessee and the largest LEED Platinum industrial building in the Southeast. REI joins an elite group of only 10 warehouse facilities in the country to achieve this rating.
Olympic golf path for Stephan Jaeger goes from Germany through Tennessee
SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Stephan Jaeger has a history of introducing himself with a score on his card rather than explaining his German roots, his subtle Tennessee accent and a path that eventually led him to Le Golf National for the Paris Olympics. Xander Schauffele, fresh off winning the...
State parks receive tire program grants
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced a pair of grants this month to benefit Tims Ford and Big Hill Pond state parks. Tims Ford received a grant of $217,060, while Big Hill received a grant of $101,500 — both from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. Tims Ford, in Franklin County, will provide matching funds of $54,265 and use the grant to install three separate...
Hayward helps Vols jump back into top 10 in team recruiting rankings
Football again made a move in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings for the 2025 class Saturday after landing another of its top defensive targets. The Vols jumped back into the top 10 after four-star safety Lagonza Hayward of Toombs County High School in Lyons, Ga., announced his commitment to Tennessee, picking the Vols over Florida and Georgia.
Trooper Adam Cothron Transferred to Specialized Medical Facility in Atlanta
(7/28/2024 8:30pm – This story updated with photo of Trooper Cothron at his first full day at rehab.) THP trooper Adam Cothron, who was shot during a traffic stop on I-40 in Cookeville, has been transferred to a specialized medical facility in Atlanta according to Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. On Facebook Mayor Porter wrote, “Adam, wife Gena and his whole family are so appreciative of your prayers and outpouring of support for them after this terrible tragedy. They ask that you continue to pray for Adam, as he has a long recovery road ahead of him, but they have full faith that God has this.” Donations to help the family may be made at Citizens Bank and on GoFundMe.
Commanders Urged to Trade Late-Round Pick for ‘Disappointing’ 1st-Rounder
A trade to add to their options at wide receiver would be a smart move for the Washington Commanders, even if it means taking a chance on “disappointing” former first-round draft pick Treylon Burks. The Tennessee Titans’ wideout makes sense as a trade target for the Commanders, according...
Hermitage Dollar General robber shoots clerk after getting money
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A store employee is shot while on duty in Hermitage. Just before 9:30 p.m. Saturday, a man demanding money shot the clerk at the Dollar General, 541 Stewarts Ferry Pike, during a robbery, said Metro Nashville police. The victim is in critical, but stable condition at Vanderbilt University. Medical Center.
Tires shine through the downpour at Nashville’s 2024 Import Alliance Summer Meet
The 2024 Import Alliance Summer Meet at the Nashville Super Speedway kicked off positively on July 19 despite a thunderstorm. This year, organizers shifted the two-day event to evening hours, and like-minded vehicle enthusiasts came together to showcase their imported cars. Event activities include drifting, drag racing, dyno testing and vendor booths. Saturday mostly consisted of car drifting, the only activity fit for the track’s wet surface.
Active lane closure at Nashville International Airport
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Plan for extra time if you have an upcoming flight or need to pick-up someone from Nashville’s airport. For the next four weeks, the far-left arrivals lane will be closed from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day as part of BNA’s ongoing terminal roadway improvements.
Classic Replay/Takin A Walk at The Country Music Hall of Fame
Join @thebuzzknight with this Classic Replay through the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. Paul Kingsbury manages editorial content for the museum and takes us on a journey celebrating some of the greatest music ever. If you have questions or comments write
Vanderbilt joins $75 million fund to address Nashville’s affordable housing challenges
In a June 28 press release, the university announced the launch of the Nashville Catalyst Fund, a public-private partnership to develop more affordable housing across the city. This is the latest in a series of expansions to the university’s collaboration with the Nashville mayor’s office. Vanderbilt contributed $5...
DeAndre Hopkins Addresses Future With Titans
After the Cardinals released him in May 2023, five-time Pro Bowl wideout DeAndre Hopkins remained unsigned for nearly two months. While he garnered plenty of interest, he later acknowledged that his market did not develop as expected in terms of the value of the offers he received, and he ultimately signed a two-year, $26MM contract with the Titans last July.