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UCAR to celebrate 50 years
The Upper Cumberland Association of Realtors will celebrate 50 years Aug. 21, according to the Cookeville–Putnam County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). “Join us to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Upper Cumberland Association of Realtors,” said the Chamber. UCAR is an organization comprised of real estate professionals with...
Report: Owner of Prichard’s Foods in Alexandria Indicted on four counts
According to a report by WJLE.com, a grand jury has indicted DeKalb County business owner Stein Edward Prichard, owner of Prichards Foods in Alexandria. Read the original report HERE. Prichard was charged with four counts of forgery. WJLE.com reports Prichard was among 15 people indicted on charges Monday while three...
Nearly $15K stolen from high school fishing team booster club
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The former treasurer of the Upperman High School fishing team booster club has been charged with stealing money from the club’s account, according to the Putnam County District Attorney’s office. Rosemary Downs, 45, is accused of misappropriating funds totaling at least $14,806.82 from November...
Growing homeless camp on Cumberland River Greenway raises safety concerns
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A homeless camp is taking over the Cumberland River Greenway in Germantown with problems including garbage, drugs and debris. Sam Harris has been skateboarding and running on the greenway for three years and says the camp has gotten a lot bigger in the last few months.
Dolly Parton Said 1 Musician Made Her ‘Furious’ With His Comments About Country Music
Dolly Parton wanted to do whatever she could to support country music. She revealed that one musician's words about the genre infuriated her. In the late 1970s, Dolly Parton irritated the country establishment in Nashville when she began seeking more mainstream success. Parton aimed for a spot on the pop charts, which some believed meant she was turning her back on true country music. Parton defended her decision, noting that she would always consider herself a country musician. She defended the genre against anyone who spoke ill of it.
In Nashville, Donelson Library by HASTINGS Architecture opens to the public
A new $18.8 million public library by HASTINGS Architecture opened its doors recently in Nashville, Tennessee. The June 24 opening was celebrated with musical performances, a puppet show, and speeches by local Nashville politicians. The 24,000-square-foot library is located 10 miles east of downtown Nashville in Donelson—a neighborhood known for...
Tavern Midtown reopens, Double Dogs closes and more Nashville June restaurant changes
Just because a restaurant closes its doors doesn't mean it's gone for good — especially in Nashville. Nearly two years after M Street Entertainment Group shuttered Tavern Midtown, the popular restaurant and bar revived itself in June, joining a long list of grand openings last month. Meanwhile, a few local mainstays announced closing...
Two Williamson students chosen for 8-week Bank of America student leadership program
Two upcoming Franklin and Ravenwood High School seniors were recently chosen for an eight-week Bank of America student leaders program. The paid summer internship offers students from all over Tennessee with employment, skills development and service opportunities. They also spend their time working with the Special Olympics Tennessee, organizers said.
Gary Sinise and Lt. Dan band among those coming to Nashville's Opry to celebrate '30 Years of Forrest Gump'
Three decades ago, the world met Forrest Gump, the simple-minded yet loveable star football athlete, Vietnam War veteran, and shrimp boat captain played by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks. On Sunday, July 28, the Grand Ole Opry will celebrate the iconic film's thirtieth anniversary with special performances from the soundtrack, guest appearances and more.
Parents of Savannah Chrisley’s Late Ex Nic Kerdiles Fighting Lawsuit Over Son’s Fatal Crash
Nic Kerdiles’ parents are firing back at the lawsuit brought by the man who sued over the crash that took the late NHL star’s life, In Touch can exclusively reveal. According to court documents obtained by In Touch, Nic’s parents, Nathalie and Michael Kerdiles, filed a response to the suit brought by Da’Shaun Williamson.
Leaving Las Vegas: Marchessault balances disappointment with excitement of his new team in Nashville
Excited as Jonathan Marchessault is looking forward to join Steven Stamkos and the retooled Nashville Predators, the one-time original member of the Golden Knights’ so-called “misfits” couldn’t help but feel let down by how his time ended in Las Vegas. Once believing he would end his...
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