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Bridgestone Arena Named Arena Of The Year by the Academy of Country Music
Nashville, Tenn. (June 20, 2024) – Bridgestone Arena has been named Arena of the Year by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) for the seventh time. “We are extremely honored to be recognized by the Academy of Country Music as Arena of the Year,” Bridgestone Arena Chief Venues Officer David Kells said. “Located on Broadway in the heart of Music City, we are proud to serve as a premier destination for performers and fans. This achievement would not be possible without the employees of SMASHVILLE who have created an unmatched atmosphere at Bridgestone Arena year in and year out. We would like to thank all the artists, managers, agents, promoters and fans for their continued support.”
MTSU Police Putting Over $1.8M in State Grants into Campus Infrastructure, Traffic Safety
Middle Tennessee State University’s Police Department recently used funding from two state grants — totaling over $1.8 million — to put toward safety improvements across campus. MTSU landed the funds from the Office of Criminal Justice Programs’ Higher Education Safety Grant within the Tennessee Department of Finance...
7 Columbia Men Plead Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth and Marijuana
June 21, 2024 – Eleven members of a drug trafficking conspiracy pled guilty to conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances in middle Tennessee, according to United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis for the Middle District of Tennessee. Davontay Holt, 30, of Columbia, Tennessee,...
Vols Topple Aggies, 4-1, to Force Game Three in Omaha
In a nail-biting clash, the No. 1/1 Tennessee Volunteers clinched a crucial 4-1 victory against No. 3/4 Texas A&M Aggies on Sunday at Charles Schwab Field. The Volunteers’ dominant pitching performance and a late surge of four runs sealed the deal, setting up a winner-take-all game three on Monday night to determine the 2024 national champion.
TSU 2024 Football Gameday Information: Nissan Stadium Update
June 17, 2024 – Tennessee State football fans gearing up for the fall season at Nissan Stadium should prepare for a lineup of changes as construction of the new Titans Stadium alters the 2024 gameday experience. The Tigers will host all five home games at Nissan Stadium this year,...
Williamson County Fair Opens Online Entries
The Williamson County Fair is excited to announce entries for competitive events are now being accepted online. With over 100 competitive events to enter, there are endless possibilities to showcase your unique talent! Participants are invited to register in a collection of categories including Agriculture, Creative Arts, Culinary Arts, Cultural Arts, Livestock, Youth, Pageants and the Sing Your Heart Out Vocal Competition.
Ballet Meets Country: Nashville Honors Chet Atkins with “Jitterbug Waltz” Video
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum and Nashville Ballet have debuted a video performance to honor and celebrate the 100th anniversary of late Country Music Hall of Fame member Chet Atkins’ birth. The two nonprofit organizations created and released an original ballet performance, set to Atkins’ recording of the “Jitterbug Waltz,” on YouTube.
OBITUARY: John Ray Morris
On June 18, 2024 John Ray Morris was called home by his Heavenly Father. John was a man of deep and abiding faith in Christ and he was loved by many. He was born on December 22, 1945 in Peru, Indiana to Walter Richard (Dick) and Virginia Jean (Jean) Morris.
OBITUARY: James ‘Jim’ Taylor Harrison
James ‘Jim’ Taylor Harrison, age 89 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Born in Murfreesboro, TN on April 23, 1935, to the late Price and Ella McKnight Harrison. Also preceded in death by his son, Hal Harrison and brother, Price Harrison Jr. He is...
OBITUARY: Katie Phelps Hendrix
Katie Phelps Hendrix, age 74 of LaVergne, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Preceded in death by husband, Gary “Slim” Hendrix. Survived by daughter, Beth (Kevin) Hendrix-Swales, Sr.; grandson, Kevin Swales, Jr.; sister, Janet (David) Hester; and niece, Carly Hester. Funeral services will be conducted by...
Ryman Auditorium Announces Dates for Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit’s Residency in October
Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium has announced dates for Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit’s eight-night residency in October, a tradition that has become a cornerstone event for fans of the Grammy Award-winning artist. Tickets on sale via ryman.com. Over the past decade, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit...
The First Cicada Bobblehead Unveiled
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a limited-edition Cicada Bobblehead. Due to an unusual overlap of the lifecycles of two broods of cicadas, trillions of the insects are expected to emerge in the United States by the end of June, especially in the Midwest as well as parts of the southern and eastern portions of the United States. The 13-year and 17-year cicadas only emerge in these regions of the U.S. in the same year every 221 years, with 2024 being the first such year since 1803. The first Cicada Bobblehead is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
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