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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.
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,...
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...
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.
Hate group caught on camera calling group of children racial slurs enrages parents; NAACP calls for nonviolent response
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A video circulating on social media has parents enraged. The video shows a hate group calling a group of children a variety of racial slurs. Jonathan Williamson, president of the NAACP Nashville chapter spoke with WSMV4 about the incident. “At this point when children are involved...
Nazi hate group accused of yelling 'racial slurs' at Black children in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A troubling trend continues in Middle Tennessee as a Nazi group was seen yelling racial slurs at young Black kids in downtown Nashville this past weekend. The Nazi hate group, made up of adult white men, allegedly used racist language against the children, a statement...
Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland faces investigation by DA over campaign finances
NASHVILLE − A district attorney general should investigate if Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland violated campaign finance laws, state officials decided Tuesday. The unanimous Tennessee Registry of Election Finance agreed to request that elected Rutherford County District Attorney General Jennings Jones, who's the grandson of a former Murfreesboro mayor by the same name, investigate...
Carnival rides, fair food and pig races: Montgomery County Fair returns to Clarksville Speedway for ultimate summer sendoff
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Montgomery County Fair is returning to the Clarksville Speedway July 30, bringing fair food, rides and racing pigs for the ultimate summer sendoff!. The fair opens Tuesday, July 30, and will continue through Aug. 3 at the Clarksville Speedway. Admission to the fair...
Man wanted after allegedly assaulting woman at Murfreesboro Target
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - A man is wanted after allegedly assaulting a woman at a Murfreesboro Target on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Murfreesboro Police Department. Police said officers are investigating the possible simple assault that took place at the Target at about 2:30 p.m. The victim is reportedly okay,...
New coach Derek Mason called MTSU football fans 'apathetic.' How he's trying to build a strong base
New Middle Tennessee State football coach Derek Mason said a rebuild was not necessary for the Blue Raiders team but he has been busy trying to build a fan base. Mason, who said MTSU fans had become "apathetic" shortly after replacing Rick Stockstill as the coach last December, has spent a great deal...
Lawyer in Clarksville censured for practicing law after license was suspended
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A local attorney has been publicly censured by the Tennessee Supreme Court for practicing law after her license was suspended. On Jan. 21, 2020, Colleen Ann Hyder’s license to practice law was suspended after failing to pay her 2019 professional privilege tax. On July 19, the court released a statement publicly censuring her for knowingly practicing law after her license had been suspended, according to a news release.
La Vergne Man Wins $1,000 a Week for Life in Cash 4 Life Drawing
July 22, 2024 – A change to what had become a “morning coffee routine” led to a very lucky happenstance for a La Vergne man, who won $1,000 a week for life playing the Tennessee Education Lottery’s Cash 4 Life drawing-style game. “The store where I...
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