Noise from the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway has long been a source of conflict. But a new study presented to the fairgrounds’ board offers options for a quieter racetrack.
What Happens When New Building Occupants Aren’t Sure They Want To Keep A Mural Of Police Shooting Victims?
Portraits of four people killed by police loom larger than life on a building just south of downtown Nashville. But new owners faced a choice: keep the mural and alter their renovation plans, or remove it and risk alienating their new neighbors.
A Rare Chance To View Tennessee’s Three Constitutions, Including Short-Lived Rules After The Civil War
Tennessee’s three constitutions will be available for public view at the new State Library and Archives building on June 1 to celebrate the state’s 225th birthday. It’s a rare opportunity to see the documents, which are usually kept in vaults for preservation.
The New Maury County MuleFest Aims To Launch A Tradition Without Stealing Mule Day’s Thunder
This weekend marks the first-ever MuleFest in downtown Columbia, with concerts from musicians like country star Trace Adkins. The event is not to be confused with the Mule Day, which was cancelled earlier in the year because of the pandemic.
From Statues To Lawmakers, Protesters Still Want A More Representative Tennessee Capitol
The statue of politician and newspaper editor Edward Carmack was first removed in the 1950s for the construction of the tunnel under the Tennessee State Capitol. And even then, people argued against his reinstatement.
What’s Next For Non-Fungible Tokens? A Nashville Composer’s Orchestral Performance
A new work by a local composer could mark the introduction of a new way for composers to control their work.
Proposed Concert Series Aims To Help Nashville’s Musicians And Community Bounce Back From The Pandemic
Fourteen concerts drawing 60,000 a night. That’s the pitch a local nonprofit is making to aid the city’s recovery from the COVID pandemic.
Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Could Have Effect On Gas Prices In Tennessee
The disruption of a major gasoline pipeline could cause rising prices or gas shortages in Tennessee, if it persists. The Colonial Pipeline stretches from the Gulf Coast region to the East Coast, and is a major supplier to Tennessee.
Tennessee’s March Floods Get Disaster Declaration From FEMA, With Funding To Follow
The federal government has officially declared the flash floods on March 27 and March 28 to have been a major disaster. That means federal money will be available to pay for response efforts and infrastructure repair in 23 Tennessee counties.
A Maury County High School’s New Studio Gives Rural Students Hands-On Experience In Music Production
About an hour from Nashville’s famous Music Row, a new studio that’s tucked inside a high school is giving students the chance to write, record, produce and mix their own music. Educators at Mount Pleasant High School hope it gives rural students experience with different career pathways in music.
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