Will the World Cup bring new fans to Nashville SC? Plus, the local news for July 8, 2026.
What you need to know about Team Japan’s stay in Nashville for the FIFA World Cup
The Japanese Men’s National soccer team is coming to town. Known as the Samurai Blue, the team has hand selected Nashville as their Base Camp City.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee sports teams are having a moment
Can our current lucky streak last? Plus, the local news for Oct. 7, 2025.
Checking in on ‘community benefits agreements’ in Tennessee — and the new law curbing them
A new Tennessee law that takes effect in July will ban “community benefits agreements” for companies that have received state economic incentives. It arrives seven years after the state’s first such agreement.
Group cancels events surrounding Nashville SC game, cites immigration arrests
A supporters group for Nashville SC canceled game-day activities following recent ICE operations.
Stephen Mason, aka Soccer Moses
“Does it bring joy, and can it impact the community?” That’s the litmus test for Soccer Moses, aka the Handsomizer, aka Stephen Mason.
As West Tennessee community pressures Ford for promises, lawmakers curb ‘community benefits agreements’
The Tennessee legislature is looking to curb “community benefits agreements” — binding contracts in which corporations work with neighboring residents to address community concerns.
Listen: After neo-Nazis target Black children, Nashville comes out to support them
To celebrate national United Against Hate Day of Action, kids got a special visit from Nashville’s major sports leagues.
Olympics gold for Tennessee athletes — and other results (updated)
Tennesseans are making an impact at the Olympics in Paris.








