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Trump says he’ll make US a ‘bitcoin-mining powerhouse’
Former President Donald Trump addressed a bitcoin conference Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, promising that the United States will become a “bitcoin-mining powerhouse” if he is elected to a second term in the White House. The 2024 Republican presidential nominee, who had notably been skeptical of cryptocurrency, made a stop at the event before his rally […]
Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame Honors 2024 Inductees
The Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame inducted its 2024 class over the weekend at a ceremony in Murfreesboro. This year, nine broadcasters were honored, with four in the Career Class and the remainder in the Legacy Class. The 2024 Career Class nominees, celebrating living inductees, included Steve Bowers, recognized for...
First Alert Weather Day: Heavy downpours today and excessive heat returns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A First Alert Weather Day is now in effect Monday through Friday due to excessive heat and humidity, but also the risk of a couple of strong storms. High temperatures will be back in the 90s starting this afternoon with scattered showers and storms. With increased humidity, we’ll be looking at heat index values between 100-105° in some areas.
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.