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NashVillager Podcast: Separation of church and Tennessee
The line between religion and government can sometimes be a thin one. Plus the local news for August 22, 2024 and how Nashville’s transit decision might affect people in other counties. Credits:. This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Nina Cardona. Additional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez,...
Tennessee and Virginia see record-breaking tourism revenues
BRISTOL (WCYB) — According to the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, the state saw a record-breaking $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending in 2023 and local officials say this is helping our economy. When people come to Bristol, they stay in our hotels downtown, they shop in our stores...
After the 2010 Tennessee floods, Keith Urban had to abandon his ruined guitar collection for last-minute eBay buys in the studio
In 2010, Kieth Urban was preparing to enter the studio to record his sixth album, Get Closer. Then came the devastating Tennessee floods, which hit Nashville particularly hard. Urban's guitar collection was left trapped underwater in his storage complex, and there was nothing he could do about it.The Aussie-American songsmith relived the nightmare during a recent chat with YouTube favorite Rick Beato, saying that a last-gasp online guitar purchase made him feel like he was “cheating” on his go-to guitars.The floods affected several areas in Tennessee and Kentucky in May 2010, causing $2.3 billion in damages, with Urban's instruments among...
Tennessee firms nab top spots on list of fastest-growing private US companies
More than 100 Tennessee businesses ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to Inc. Magazine. Of those, 84 are located in the Nashville metro area. The publication annually releases its Inc. 5000 list, ranking the top privately-owned American companies according to their percentage revenue growth over the last three...
State Board of Education Seeks Public Feedback on ELA Standards
The Tennessee State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking public feedback on the current English/Language Arts standards. This review comes as the SBE prepares to implement new standards for the 2029-30 school year. According to the SBE, each review process follows an almost two-year rigorous, legislatively outlined procedure to promote collaboration and transparency.
Kurt Suiter steals stepmother’s $23,000 boat & trailer after breaking into her home
36-year-old Kurt Suiter was caught breaking into his stepmother, Michelle Suiter’s, home on Circle Road on August 8th. Officers arrived and spoke with Michelle about the incident. Michelle stated that Kurt had entered her residence while she was at work without informing her. Michelle also mentioned that Kurt had cut the lock of her Legend Boat trailer and that her boat and trailer were missing. During Michelle’s conversation with law enforcement, she was sent a message from Kurt.
As elderly population grows, Tennessee law creates new supportive housing option
As the adult population of Tennessee grows, the number of vulnerable seniors is rising and many lower-income individuals who need support turn to group homes. However, there are not enough licensed group homes to meet the need. Now, new legislation hopes to fill the void with smaller licensed homes.
'Things have caught up with us' | Mid-South children ranked as some of the most underprivileged in the entire country
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Children in Arkansas and Mississippi are amongst the nation's most underprivileged, with Tennessee kids not far behind, according to a new study by WalletHub. As a response, Memphis organizations are working to support Mid-South kids. “[Building] a better Memphis starts with working with the youth of...
Ford delays launch of new electric truck to be built in Tennessee as it shifts EV strategy
Ford Motor Co. announced several changes to its electric vehicle strategy on Wednesday, including bumping back production of its next generation electric truck at BlueOval City in Stanton. The $5.6 billion electric truck and battery project in rural West Tennessee was scheduled to begin production in 2025, with customer deliveries of its...
NES outage affected more than 4,000 in West Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A major power outage affected thousands of residents across West Nashville on Thursday morning. According to the Nashville Electric Service outage map, more than 4,300 customers were without electricity in the Hillwood Heights, Beacon Hill, Charlotte Park, Bells Bend, and Ashland City areas. A spokesperson with...
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