Family members of Travis Dillard say he loved making money. But he also felt called to use it taking care of others. Dillard died of complications of COVID-19 April 7, and a story has been on his nephew’s mind ever since then.
Lives Lost In The Pandemic: Betty Jo Dove, The Gallatin Grandmother ‘With 9-Plus Lives’
As of mid-April, at least 135 Tennesseans have died of COVID-19. And for most, a funeral is not an option. So WPLN News is launching a project to remember the lives lost during this pandemic. Betty Jo Dove, of Gallatin, died April 8.
Soft-Spoken Country Music Hall Of Famer Don Williams Dies
Smooth-singing Don Williams has died after a short illness. The Country Music Hall of Famer was known for being soft-spoken. Even many of his hits, like “It Must Be Love” were low-key.
Remembering Jo Walker-Meador, The Matriarch Of The CMA
The Nashville business legend known as country music’s matriarch has died at the age of 93. As the director of the Country Music Association for nearly three decades, Jo Walker-Meador was critical in the founding of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the creation of the CMA Music Festival and the CMA awards […]
Metro Sports Authority Director Emmett Edwards, 1953-2012
A man who for decades held positions just outside the spotlight in state and Metro government has died. Emmett Edwards was 59 years old.
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