Architect Alan Hayes was driving home from his Brentwood office when he noticed something lighting up the downtown skyline. “It was probably the fall, and the daylight saving time had happened, and all you see is this bright flashing … lights that look like movement on the skyline. It’s the only thing out there. Everything […]
Slim & Husky’s Brings Black Culture To Nashville’s Lower Broadway
Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria oozes of Black culture. And it will soon bring that feel — along with Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack — as the first Black businesses on Nashville’s famous Lower Broadway.
After The Nashville Bombing, One Man Salvages What He Can From His Home And Hub For Black Artists
A resident of a downtown apartment building surveys what he lost and assesses whether to return.
Timeline: The Nashville Bombing, From Advance Warning To The Aftermath
This interactive timeline traces the pivotal moments preceding and following the blast that shook downtown Nashville on Christmas morning.
Demolitions Likely For Some Historic Buildings Damaged In Downtown Nashville Blast
Five of downtown Nashville’s historic buildings will likely undergo at least partial demolition because of damage from the Christmas morning blast. And six more remain at imminent risk of collapse.
Photos: Downtown Nashville Two Weeks After The Devastating Christmas Day Bombing
Two weeks after the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville, the debris has been moved from the roadway. But in many ways, the damage on Second Avenue looks the same. That’s because it was such a destructive hit to the historic district that building owners are only just now beginning the lengthy recovery and rebuilding […]
Rebuilding After Bombing Will Test Resilience Of Downtown Nashville’s Historic District
Many property owners have more questions than answers about the rebuilding, and they’re anticipating a long and expensive process that will test the resilience of Metro officials and the downtown community.
Federal Disaster Aid Approved For Nashville Blast Recovery
Federal disaster aid was approved Tuesday in response to the Christmas morning bombing in downtown Nashville.
Worried About Underground Bombing Damage, Nashville Sends High-Tech Cameras Into Sewer Pipes
Metro Water Services started inspecting underground sewage lines on Monday to assess damage after the Christmas Day bombing. To do it, the agency hired a contractor to send remote-controlled cameras into the pipes.
AT&T Outage Continues, But Company Notes Some Saturday Progress
The devastating downtown Nashville explosion has disrupted AT&T phone and internet service for two days. The company noted some progress on repairs Saturday, although a top Nashville official says it could be more than a day to get everything working.