In an interview Friday morning, President Trump announced Memphis is his next target for federal intervention to combat crime. The president said he has support from Tennessee’s governor and Memphis’ mayor.
Memphis latest city Trump is targeting for federal government actions to combat crime
Autopsy sheds light on Byron Black’s painful execution
For the first time since Tennessee adopted a new lethal injection protocol, a post-execution autopsy has been released. It shows that Byron Black developed pulmonary edema — a form of lung damage.
One man, one notebook and thousands of goldfish: charms of the Nashville Fair
At the Nashville Fair, the goldfish tent is more than a game — it’s a tradition.
Harm reduction in Tennessee: a week of perspectives
This Is Nashville is taking a deep look into the opioid addiction crisis. Listen to four audio features here and find links to four full episodes.
NashVillager Podcast: The Great Migration
What do we lose when our neighbors leave? Plus, the local news for September 11, 2025.
Titans reach halfway point of construction on new enclosed stadium
The Tennessee Titans are at the halfway point of building their new Nissan Stadium. And Titans president and CEO Burke Nihill said that 70% of the building has been sold thanks to 70% of season ticket holders carrying over commitments from the current stadium.
Tennesseans could be charged for housing immigrants who have legal status under state ‘smuggling’ law
A Tennessee law that criminalizes housing immigrants without legal status could apply even if the person being housed has citizenship.
Cracker Barrel suspends plans to remodel restaurants after logo blowup
Cracker Barrel said it’s suspending remodels of its restaurants after criticism from many longtime fans. The announcement came two weeks after Cracker Barrel backtracked on a separate plan to modernize and simplify its logo.
Nashville’s sustainability-minded EDM festival is expanding
Deep Tropics Music, Art and Style Festival is moving to Labor Day weekend next year with an extended three-day schedule.
NashVillager Podcast: The other time the Midstate got excited about a tunnel
Have you heard about the giant, underground science facility that was planned for Middle Tennessee? Plus, the local news for September 10, 2025.
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