For DC’s “Supergirl,” it wouldn’t be at all weird for a Nashville musician to show up in the credits. But the details matter: The movie features a version of the Jimmy Eat World hit “The Middle,” performed by a violinist, singer and recent grad from Middle Tennessee State University.
Buc-ee’s v. Dolly’s and the economics of TN roadtripping
The tank is full. The open road calling.
Fired MTSU dean sues university, citing political pressure around Charlie Kirk post
Laura Sosh-Lightsy worked at Middle Tennessee State University for over two decades before getting fired over a social media post about Charlie Kirk. On Wednesday, she filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the university.
Tennesseans fired, disciplined for reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death
The shooting death of hard-right activist Charlie Kirk has spurred a wide array of reactions on social media, and Tennesseans are continuing to be disciplined or fired for their posts online. The newest ripple effects became clear Tuesday.
One South Nashville neighborhood’s fight against development mirrors citywide debate
Intense debates about housing density are playing out across Nashville, and new policies are on the horizon.
Public Media at Risk: The Impact and Uncertainty of Federal Funding Loss
It’s not just a one-year budget crisis.
Nashville’s home listings are outpacing closings, new report shows
There are a lot of homes on the market around Nashville — but fewer people buying them.
‘Where’s the meaning in everything?’ Lessons learned from a week as a Buddhist monk
For Don Srisuriyo, a Thai American from Murfreesboro, becoming a Buddhist monk was unexpectedly challenging, and changed his relationship to his heritage.
Middle Tennessee’s Syrian community celebrates after rebels oust Assad regime
After 13 years of civil war, Syrian rebel forces have taken the capital Damascus, and President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country. Many in Middle Tennessee’s Syrian community are celebrating Assad’s fall from power.
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