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'Biggest race of my life:' Local motocross racer prepares for national championship in TN
A local motocross racer is soon heading to Tennessee in hopes of being crowned the fastest in the country. Seven-year-old Maverick Novak is getting ready to race against 41 other kids in his age group for a national championship. “This is the biggest race of my life,” Novak says.
Tennessee Gov. Lee and TNECD Commissioner McWhorter announced plans to travel to the United Kingdom for a strategic economic development trip
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the visit aims to bolster relationships with European businesses and attract investment from global companies to Tennessee, fostering continued economic growth and job creation. This trip will be Gov. Lee’s first visit to the UK and his third international recruitment mission...
Mom speaks out after hate group calls her children various racial slurs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Ashton Lee’s three sons were seen in a video where a hate group can be seen calling them various racial slurs. Lee said she was at work the first time she saw the video, ”My friend was on Facebook she was watching a video...When I looked at the video it was them and it was my kids they was talking to!”
Live Camera Now Streaming Nissan Stadium Construction Progress
Fans can now view progress on the new Nissan Stadium via a live camera that overlooks the construction site. The camera is live during typical site working hours at tennesseetitans.com/newstadium. Site work has been underway since groundbreaking in February 2024, with excavation beginning shortly thereafter. Approximately 400,000 cubic yards of...
Thousands without power after pop-up storms in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Almost 7,000 people are without power after NES said “storm systems” keep moving through the area on Tuesday afternoon. NES said the storm systems are bringing down trees on power lines. Crews are working to remove the debris. NES said crews are also working...
Crystal Ball update: Current predictions for Vols targets nearing decisions
GoVols247 takes a look at what the 247Sports Crystal Ball says about some of Tennessee football's top targets who are closing in on commitments. football has picked up a commitment from an important target each of the past two weekends. Four-star Class of 2025 wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. of Atlanta announced his commitment to the Vols on July 13, and they beat out Georgia for four-star Class of 2025 linebacker/edge Christian Gass of Covington, Ga., on Saturday.
Nashville grapples with lingering neo-Nazi presence in tourist-friendly city
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Among the throngs of tourists in cowboy attire who flock to Nashville’s famed downtown honky-tonks, a small but unsettling group has distracted locals and visitors from the neon lights lately with Nazi salutes and white supremacist rhetoric. For weeks, neo-Nazis have livestreamed antisemitic antics...
Vince Gill Recalls the Best Songwriting Tip He’s Ever Received
Vince Gill is one of Nashville’s most storied songwriters. The Oklahoma native penned lyrics for both Pure Prairie League and Rodney Crowell’s backing band, The Notorious Cherry Bombs. Gill was even inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. So it’s safe to say that when it comes to writing hits, Gill knows what he’s talking about—but everyone has to learn somewhere. Keep reading to learn the best songwriting advice the country legend has ever received.
NFD’s BLAZE Mentoring Program Hosts Back-to-School Giveaway
Nashville Fire Department’s BLAZE Mentoring Program and the Nashville Fire Department will host a Back-to-School Giveaway event this Friday, July 26th from 3pm – 6pm at the NFD Headquarters. This event is open to the public, and youth and families are invited to join for a few hours...
SARAH TRAHERN HONORED WITH BOB KINGSLEY LIVING LEGEND AWARD
Nashville, Tennessee – (July 23 2024) – As one of Nashville’s leading figures in entertainment, Sarah Trahern was honored last night with the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award. Sarah is an advocate for country music and for all those who are part of it. Her efforts on behalf of a genre she loves extend far beyond Music Row – her role as CEO of the Country Music Association has allowed Sarah to represent all of the industry on a national and a global level. The event was held at the Opry House and benefits the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund.
Nashville's Honky Tonk Tuesdays leaving longtime home at American Legion
An East Nashville staple event is moving a bit further east. Nearly a decade after setting up shop at Inglewood's American Legion Post 82 in August 2015, Brendan Malone and Kevin Martin's critically acclaimed and locally beloved Honky Tonk Tuesday Nights event is moving to Eastside Bowl on Aug. 6, 2024. A press statement...
Netflix announces documentary about the murder of Steve McNair
Steve McNair is arguably the most beloved player in Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans history, so when Netflix announced it was doing a documentary on his 2009 murder, many took notice.The streaming service announced that “The Murder of Air McNair” would be dropping on Aug. 20 as part of its “Untold” series.“Capturing the Titans’ 2000 Super Bowl run and unanswered questions surrounding McNair's 2009 murder,” the show’s description read, via the official Netflix X account.McNair is one of the more decorated players in Titans/Oilers franchise history. A three-time Pro Bowler and co-MVP of the 2003 season along with Hall of Famer Peyton Manning,...
Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling names executive VP
Tiny’s Demolition & Recycling (Tiny’s D&R) in the United States has appointed a new executive vice president (EVP), as part of its growth and innovation strategy. The contractor, which is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and has been in operation for more than 25 years, promoted Aaron Denton to the role of EVP.
Post Malone Rocks Nashville with New Song “Yours” and Star-Studded Collaborations
On Tuesday evening, Post Malone took the stage at Marathon Music Works in downtown Nashville, performing in front of a packed house. Fans have been eagerly sharing footage of the night on social media, but one standout moment has been officially released: Malone’s performance of “Yours,” a heartfelt new track from his upcoming album “F-1 Trillion,” dedicated to his two-year-old daughter.
NFL demands upgrades at Nissan Stadium amid $2.1 billion Titans project
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — While workers are busy on the Titans new $2.1 billion stadium, the NFL wants upgrades at the current Nissan Stadium before the season starts. The Titans CFO, Shannon Myers, says there's about $80,000 worth of investments into the current Nissan Stadium that need to be made before the first preseason game on August 10.
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