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NCT Hires Interim Leadership After Departure of Ernie Nolan
Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT), the country’s oldest youth-centered professional theatre, is under new leadership. Executive Artistic Director Ernie Nolan is stepping down after seven and a half years with the organization to pursue a new opportunity with the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. His final day will be Sept. 7, which is opening day for the 2024-25 season.
Dueling Piano Bar, Bayou Keys, Opens In Downtown Nashville.
TC Restaurant Group has unveiled its newest concept, Bayou Keys. The dueling piano bar and speakeasy-style lounge is located at 120 Third Ave. S. in downtown Nashville, next door to Lainey Wilson’s recently opened Bell Bottoms Up. Thematically tying into the Grammy-winning artist’s Louisiana roots, it aims to deliver good times on the bayou to Lower Broadway.
Tribune publisher to be honored
NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Tribune Founder and Publisher Rosetta Miller-Perry is adding another distinguished honor to her impresive list of awards. On Aug. 5 she will receive the Legacy Award at the Airport Minority Advisory Council’s (AAMC) 4th annual Political Action Committee breakfast. The event, titled Securing Our...
Clarksville Mayor Pitts elected to Tennessee Municipal League Board of Directors
Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts was elected to the 2024-25 Board of Directors of the Tennessee Municipal League, during the League’s annual business meeting recently held in Knoxville. Pitts was nominated by the TML membership for consideration by a six-member nominating committee composed of municipal officials statewide. He was then elected for a one-year...
Tessa Dalton finally finds love in new song “You See Me”
Tessa Dalton is a singer-songwriter from rural Idaho hoping to make her mark in Nashville while studying commercial music at Belmont University. As a multi-instrumentalist, she has had many opportunities to showcase her talents to the world through fiddle and songwriting competitions, teaching music lessons, performing in school bands and ensembles, playing at live shows and festivals across the country, and now releasing her own music. Her latest song, “You See Me”, is about her journey of finding love.
Free food distributions this weekend in Sumner County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — If you live in Sumner County, there are free food giveaways happening this weekend in your area. The Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is hosting these — one on Friday and one on Saturday. Details:. Friday, August 2:. 121 Village Drive, Portland, Tennessee. 9:00 a.m....
Two Broadway stars headed to Music City
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Repertory Theatre announced recently that two stars from Broadway and London’s West End will be leading its production of Sunday in the Park with George, which will be presented April 4 – 13, 2025, at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center as the final production of the theatre’s 40th anniversary season.
Spruce Street Baptist Church making an impact
NASHVILLE, TN — Spruce Street Baptist Church, Nashville’s oldest African American church, is continuing to make an impact each week through its long-standing food ministry. For 35 years, the Spruce Street Tuesday Feeding Program has distributed meals through delivery and takeout to hundreds of people across the community.
Love’s Healthy Start Festival on Aug. 6
NASHVILLE, TN — With the start of school only a few days away for Metro Nashville students, a popular and annual festival signals their return to the classrooms. It’s the 11th Love’s Health Start Festival on Aug. 3 at the Hadley Park Community gymnasium. The event begins...
NashVillager Podcast: Recruiting future first responders
Why are police and fire departments running summer camps for kids and teens? One way to help future recruiting to first responder agencies like police and fire departments echoes a model the military has used for decades. Plus the local news for Aug. 1, 2024, and a song dissection with...
SC pitmasters make craft barbecue for Nashville crowds on Broadway: Whole hog on the roof
Editor’s note: Rodney Scott's Whole Hog BBQ has removed the meat smokers from the rooftop kitchen because it was not permitted for rooftop barbecuing. The restaurant remains open inside Chief’s at 200 Broadway. The smoke has a way of sticking with you. It seeps into your eyes, it permeates your pores, it clings...
Why USC football commitment Daune Morris is primed for bigger second year at Oakland
Oakland senior running back and Southern California commitment Daune Morris is still a heavily recruited athlete. Despite committing to the Trojans in April, Morris said he still has several coaches staying close to him. It's understandable in a day and age of transfers and athletes changing their mind. ...
What to look for to avoid falling victim to card skimmers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Credit card skimmers are popping up at multiple gas stations across Middle Tennessee. Law enforcement explained what people can do to protect their information. “At first, I didn’t think anything of it, and then I was like, ‘What in the world?’ It’s like a sticker-type deal,”...
Kentucky Shelter Receives Donation From Country Star Miranda Lambert
Just like all of us at the radio station, Country Superstar Miranda Lambert is a huge animal lover. Her rescue dogs and cats are her pride and joy. She started an organization called Mutt Nation with her mother back in 2009 with a mission to help rescues and shelters across the country as they work to save all kinds of furry friends, provide medical care, and find forever homes for them.
Mike Vrabel: 'Nothing surprises me' about being fired as Tennessee Titans coach
Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel, now a consultant for the Cleveland Browns, said Tuesday that "nothing surprised me" about his exit from the Titans organization following last season. Vrabel was fired on Jan. 9 following six seasons as Titans coach, including three playoff appearances. Tennessee had a losing record in Vrabel's final two seasons, including a 6-11 mark in 2023. ...