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Dickson County Fair Ruturns August 29
The Dickson County Fair has become a fun event for families and a means to educate the public about agriculture and how food is brought to market. This year, the fair offers carnival rides, livestock shows, pageants, food, a demolition derby, a jump and run, a truck pull, and lots of vendors.
Bill Monroe’s home and property up for sale
The 244 acre property owned by Bill Monroe for more than 40 years in Goodlettsville, TN is listed for sale, including the home he lived in until his passing in 1996. Unless a private sale can be arranged, the property is currently set to be turned into an exclusive 21-home estate community, The Reserve at Mandolin Hills, already approved by Sumner County.
Spring Hill Police Warns of Home Rental Scams
July 23, 2023 – Officers took a report this week concerning a similar scam to the one below. The victim reported that he found a house for rent through Facebook Marketplace. He received a code from “OpenDoor” after contacting the person on the listing. The victim was...
Michael Whaley will be next chairman of Shelby County Commission. Avant named vice chair
Michael Whaley will be the next chairman of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners with a bi-partisan vote Monday night. The vice-chair of the Shelby County Commission will be Shante K Avant. Avant was absent from the meeting. The vote was accomplished without the turmoil that was present during last year's election. ...
Crystal Ball update: Current predictions for Vols targets nearing decisions
GoVols247 takes a look at what the 247Sports Crystal Ball says about some of Tennessee football's top targets who are closing in on commitments. football has picked up a commitment from an important target each of the past two weekends. Four-star Class of 2025 wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. of Atlanta announced his commitment to the Vols on July 13, and they beat out Georgia for four-star Class of 2025 linebacker/edge Christian Gass of Covington, Ga., on Saturday.
The 901’s Good News Round Up: July 23rd Edition
Welcome to your source for the uplifting stories that make Memphis shine! From innovative community projects to heartwarming tales of local heroes, there is so much good happening in the city of Memphis, TN. Take a moment to dive into the news that uplifts and unites, proving there’s plenty to cheer about in the 901!
Grizzlies urged to make savvy move following epic Summer League finale
The Memphis Grizzlies may have fallen short of a championship during this year's Summer League, as they lost to the Miami Heat during Monday's epic finale by a final score of 120-118, but their run proved to be an incredibly entertaining journey that's bound to give fans and pundits confidence in the franchise as we approach the 2024-25 regular season.
Nashville grapples with lingering neo-Nazi presence in tourist-friendly city
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Among the throngs of tourists in cowboy attire who flock to Nashville’s famed downtown honky-tonks, a small but unsettling group has distracted locals and visitors from the neon lights lately with Nazi salutes and white supremacist rhetoric. For weeks, neo-Nazis have livestreamed antisemitic antics...
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...
Musk promises to deliver ‘the world’s most powerful AI’ by later this year
Tesla CEO and Twitter/X owner Elon Musk announced Monday that his AI startups, xAI, had officially begun training its Memphis supercomputer, what he describes as “the most powerful AI training cluster in the world.”. Once fully operational, Musk plans to use it to build “world’s most powerful AI by...
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.
MLGW receives $11.4 million in disaster relief funds from FEMA
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is rewarding Memphis Light Gas Water (MLGW) with $11.4 million, Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) announced. The funds will support the repair of electrical power distribution facilities that were damaged after severe storms in June 2023. According...
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...
MFD battles overnight fire at church in South City
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis firefighters battled heavy smoke and flames in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 23, in South City. The Memphis Fire Department responded to the fire just before 12:30 a.m. at the Revival Temple Ministries Church of God on Christ Inc., located at the intersection of E.H. Crump Boulevard and Camilla Street.
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