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MTSU Quarterback Vattiato Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Wuerffel Foundation announced today its Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List for the 2024 season, consisting of a record 111 nominees representing players from college football’s Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). MTSU quarterback Nicholas Vattiato was named to the list. Vattiato, a redshirt junior with a...
24-year-old killed in I-40 crash near Briley Parkway
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) reports 24-year-old Taylor Burns was stopped in a lane of travel of I-40 WB near Briley Parkway when she was hit by the driver of an Acura TSX. The driver of the Acura reported a vehicle in front of them swerved suddenly to avoid...
Tennessee Man Arrested in Kentucky After Interstate Chase Involving Stolen Vehicle from Nashville
A multi-state car chase ended with the arrest of a Tennessee man after he led officers on a pursuit starting in Nashville and concluding in Kentucky. Dustin Duley, the 27-year-old suspect from Springfield, Tennessee, now faces numerous charges stemming from the incident, including first-degree fleeing/evading, receiving stolen property over $10,000 (auto), and being a fugitive from another state with active Tennessee warrants, as reported by WSMV.
Notorious DC drug kingpin Rayful Edmond moved from prison for halfway house
WASHINGTON - Notorious D.C. drug kingpin Rayful Edmond III has been transferred to community confinement in Nashville. According to officials, Edmonds was transferred on Wednesday, July 31, to community confinement overseen by the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Nashville Residential Reentry Management Office. This means Edmond is in either home confinement or a Residential Reentry Center or a halfway house.
Transfer Marlon Jones to miss 2024 season with Vanderbilt football due to health issue
Marlon Jones Jr., a defensive back who transferred from Eastern Washington ahead of the 2024 season, will not be with Vanderbilt football for the 2024 season while dealing with a health issue. “While we are excited for Marlon Jones to join our program, he will remain at home this fall while dealing with...
College Grove Man Dies Following Multi-Vehicle I-65 Crash, Chapel Hill Driver Charged
The tragic aftermath of a crash on Interstate 65 has culminated in the death of a man days after the initial collision. The Metro Nashville Police Department relayed to WSMV that the victim, 53-year-old Garrett Stolle of College Grove, succumbed to his injuries at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Tuesday. Stolle originally sustained critical injuries during the July 25 incident on I-65 North.
Polls open for state primaries, local general election
Voters can now head to the polls to vote for several state and federal primary races as well as the county's general election. Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, and voters are required to go to their designated locations. Voters in Davidson County's District 18 and who are assigned to Precinct 3, which was previously the Belmont Sport Science Center, will now need to vote at the Belmont Curb Event Center. (Find your Davidson location here and Williamson here.)
Feds Warn Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee Residents To Remove This From Wallets Immediately
We know what you're thinking, and no, we are not talking about keeping condoms in your wallet. Even though that's a bad idea, keeping this other item in your wallet might be even worse.
Report: Rural TN counties have most room for voter turnout, registration growth
Voter registration and turnout in Tennessee lags behind most other states in the nation, but a new report from a Tennessee think tank found that rural counties in particular have the most room for growth. Rural counties along the West-Middle Tennessee Grand Division line and in the northeast have the lowest average turnout rates over […]
2024 Vanderbilt Football Odds to Win Southeastern Conference Championship & National Title
In terms of clinching the SEC title in 2024, the Vanderbilt Commodores rank 16th in the conference, with +100000 odds. They also have +100000 odds to take home the College Football Playoff National Championship. In the piece below, we analyze the futures odds and other relevant numbers. Sign up for...
Downtown Murfreesboro Keystone Project Hotel Facing Financing Challenges; City Working to Restructure
MURFREESBORO - The large-scale downtown Murfreesboro economic development project called Keystone along Broad and South Church Streets is facing higher interest rate challenges. Murfreesboro City Manager Darren Gore on the WGNS Action Line said there are three different phases to the project:. Gore adds the Brentwood/Nashville-based developers have encountered hotel...
Video Premiere: Heartland Collaborates with Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for “Borrowed Time”
Country music fans, start your engines. Heartland, known for 2006 platinum chart-topper “I Loved Her First,” teamed with the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for their new tire-squealing anthem, “Borrowed Time.”. Written by Jacob Powel, Pavel Dovgalyuk, and Ben Daniel, “Borrowed Time” opens with crunchy rock guitar and heavy...
Scoop Up After-School Smiles at Marble Slab Creamery
Aug. 01, 2024 – Marble Slab Creamery, FAT Brands’ small-batch ice cream franchise that never fails to dream up the ultimate flavor combinations, is drawing up the perfect after-school plans. Starting Monday, Aug. 5 and running through Sunday, Aug. 18, participating stores are offering a special Back to School Happy Hour featuring a sweet deal: guests can receive a free small Ice Cream cup with purchase of a small, regular, or best value Ice Cream Cup. The sweet special is available daily from 4:00-6:00 p.m., and the guest must mention the promotion to redeem.
Preventia Acquires CSS Nashville to Expand Tennessee Presence
Preventia Security has acquired CSS Nashville, enhancing its regional service capabilities beyond its existing locations in Columbia and Lafayette, Tenn. CSS Alarms, formerly Central South Security, has been a pillar in the Nashville community for over three decades, according to the announcement. Established in 1984, CSS provides alarm and security systems to residential and commercial business clientele.
Tennessee State Parks Salutes Veterans with Days of Complimentary Golf and Camping
Tennessee State Parks will pay tribute to Veterans of the U.S. military with Salute to Service days when all Veterans will be eligible for free camping and golf on the birthdays of each branch of military service. The first is on Sunday, Aug. 4, birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard, which was created in 1790.
Rutherford Weekend: 5 Happenings This Weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? There are plenty of events in and around Rutherford County. Check out these 5 events. Finish your summer off the right way! Hike down to Barfield Crescent Park’s campground to experience a “summer-camp-day” like no other – enjoying all the Wilderness Station has to offer! Compete in archery tag and gaga ball, learn how to create your own shelter and try your hand at slacklining. Hotdogs, refreshments, and s’mores will be provided!