Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is among the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football. He is the first Heisman finalist in the university’s history.
Republican victory in Tennessee special election fails to dispel 2026 midterm concerns
Republicans have held onto a conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee. But that victory in a special election Tuesday came only after a late burst of national spending and high-profile campaigning.
AI country hit ‘Walk My Walk’ built on Blanco Brown’s sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics
An AI-generated country song, “Walk My Walk,” recently topped Billboard’s country digital song sales chart. It’s credited to a fictional artist named Breaking Rust, but the vocal style is based on Grammy-nominated country artist Blanco Brown.
Vanderbilt football earns first 10-win season
Vanderbilt secured its first 10-win season with its highest-scoring game against Tennessee since 1923 while keeping its hopes for a berth in the College Football Playoff alive.
Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money
The White House is asking nine major universities, including Vanderbilt, to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money.
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash
Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James has died in a plane crash in North Carolina. The plane, a Cirrus SR22T, was registered to him, but it’s unclear if he was the pilot.
Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it a ‘replica’ of his crackdown on Washington
President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis to combat crime, testing the limits of presidential power by using military force in cities. Trump made Monday’s announcement with Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, calling it a “replica” of efforts in Washington.
AP finds major disaster declarations are taking longer under Trump
Disaster survivors are waiting longer for federal aid. It’s taking more than a month, on average, for President Donald Trump to approve major disaster declarations after receiving requests — up from an average of less than two weeks during the 1990s and early 2000s.
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.
Trump wants to ax an affordable housing grant that’s a lifeline for many rural communities
President Donald Trump and House Republicans want to cut new funding for a housing grant that many rural areas rely on to help fund affordable housing. The grant has helped fund or repair more than 1.3 million affordable units, including 540,000 in rural areas and small towns.
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