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Tennessee unveils new license design: What to know about the changes
Renewing or making a change to your Tennessee driver license soon? You might be one of the first to get a new design. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced the new look Monday. The design will expand to all service centers over the next few months, according to a news release....
Tennessee orange vs. Texas burnt orange: A Pantone color expert weighs in on SEC debate
As the University of Texas exits the Big 12 and joins the SEC, it brings with it a debate that must be settled off the field this season: Which orange is better? On one side is Tennessee Orange, the in-your-face calling card of the Volunteers. On the other side is Texas' burnt...
Curing Tennessee’s doctor shortage: Law paves way for international physicians to practice in state
While the impact of the law depends on the number of international doctors who take advantage in Tennessee, Dr. Jeffrey Singer said the legislation has the ability to help the areas with the highest need.
Feeling "Pumpkin-Spicy" Across The Northeast
'Tis the season for pumpkin spice everything. Well, maybe not quite yet, but the weather today certainly got some of us to feel the autumn vibes! Record low temperatures were broken in at least four cities for August 21, including Parkersburg in West Virginia which broke the daily record minimum temperature by six degrees!
Tennessee Three lawmakers set to speak Thursday at the Democratic National Convention
Top Tennessee Democrats are in Chicago this week as the Democratic National Convention brings together party leaders from across the nation. State Reps. Gloria Johnson, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson ― dubbed the Tennessee Three after Republicans sought to expel them following a gun control protest last year ― are slated to speak on the main stage on Thursday, shortly before scheduled remarks from Vice President Kamala Harris. ...
BBB: How to avoid robocall scams
JACKSON, Tenn. — Robocalls haven’t taken a hiatus since the Covid-19 pandemic for both consumers and businesses. The Federal Communications Commission cracked down on scam callers, and tech-savvy individuals are coming up with ways to block the calls using call-blocking apps. Cell phone providers are also offering blocking services.
‘Responsible gun owners are not the problem’: Tennessee 5th Congressional hopeful on how she’d tackle gun safety
Nashville activist Maryam Abolfazli has been active at the Tennessee statehouse, advocating for change to the state’s gun safety laws in the aftermath of the Covenant School shooting. Now, Abolfazli is hoping to make change at the federal level. After winning the Democratic primary election this month, she will...
Tennessee Army National Guard commissions new officers
SMYRNA, Tenn. – Seven Tennessee Army National Guardsmen were commissioned as U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenants during a special ceremony at Smyrna’s Volunteer Training Site on August 18. These new officers, who graduated from Smyrna’s 18-month-long Officer Candidate School at the Tennessee National Guard’s 117th Regional Training Institute, will...
Proposed development to replace Royal Range in Bellevue terminated, councilwoman says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Last week, WSMV4 reported on a major housing and retail development proposal that could replace Royal Range in Bellevue. Nearly a week later, the proposal has been terminated. This is according to Metro Councilwoman Sheri Weiner; in a letter on social media, Weiner said she opposed...
Postino to Open in 12 South
Postino, an all-day restaurant and wine bar, is opening in Nashville this fall. Slated to open in the 12 South neighborhood, the 3,780-square-foot space will offer a 135-seat restaurant, including a sixty eight-seat outdoor patio, and eclectic design elements. The vibrant kicked back space was once the South Eastern Radio and Television Institute, so the Postino team has designed an art wall dedicated to vintage TV’s, drawing inspiration from MTV’s first music video, the Bungles “Video Killed The Radio Star.” Open daily for lunch and dinner, Postino will pour a wide variety of Tennessee craft brews, alongside more than thirty wines by the glass, and seven cocktails. When it comes to food, Postino has a decked-out menu of bruschetta, paninis, salads, and a lineup of charcuterie boards and shareables.
D’Andre Frierson allegedly kisses & touches coworker without consent at Walmart
61-year-old D’Andre Frierson was caught after allegedly kissing and touching Alyiah Moorefield while at Walmart on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on July 29th. On that day, Moorefield reported that While on break, Frierson, another employee at Walmart, was on break as well. During that time, they had a brief conversation. When her break was over, Moorefield grabbed her work vest, and her name tag fell off. Moorefield then bent over to pick up the tag.
George Strait & Willie Nelson's Good Hearted Woman
George Strait And Willie Nelson Finally Team Up For “Good Hearted Woman!” Talk about magnificent pairings, two country icons, George Strait and Willie Nelson, shared the stage at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, for a duet of “Good Hearted Woman” on January 12, 2019. Joined by household names in country music, including Alison Krauss, Vince Hill, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, John Mellencamp, and other luminary figures, the pair appeared on the tribute show titled Willie: Life & Songs of An American Outlaw to celebrate Shotgun Willie’s greatest hits. This was the first time they performed together despite being both acquainted with country music fame for decades and now we are finally getting to see it. The song was originally co-written by Nelson, became a hit when recorded as a duet with Waylon Jennings. The two legends shared the stage for the first time, captivating the audience with their performance and camaraderie. This was Willie: Life & Songs of an American Outlaw to celebrate Shotgun Willie's greatest hits with country music stars Alison Krauss, Vince Hill, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Kris Kristofferson, John Mellencamp, and others.
Distracted Driving Can Kill: Greenbrier High School Students Learn Through Fatal Crash Simulation
GREENBRIER, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – With the assistance of Greenbrier High School students, local First Responders performed a full-on simulated deadly crash to give students a firsthand look at the consequences of distracted driving. According to Chief Kyle Hamill with the Greenbrier Fire Department, the simulation was “as realistic as we could get it.”
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