There are 18 article(s) tagged Nashville:

• March 2025

  • State honors Priscilla Presley as she asks support for Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum

    While in Nashville asking the Legislature for support for the Rock ’n‘ Soul Museum, Priscilla Presley was given the highest civilian award Tennessee can bestow.

    By Benjamin Smith March 10, 2025

• February 2025

  • In-N-Out in Memphis? Not so fast

    In-N-Out Burger’s vice president of store development said there are no specific plans for the Memphis-area yet. 

    By Sophia Surrett February 06, 2025

• October 2024

  • Memphis losing FBI field office status to Nashville

    Joe Carrico, the special agent in charge of the new Nashville office, and FBI Director Chris Wray insisted the change would actually benefit the city through the addition of more investigative agents.

    By Jody Callahan October 08, 2024

• April 2023

  • From Columbine to Uvalde to Nashville, school shootings impact all

    The recent Nashville school shooting provided yet another reminder that “presumptive safe places” might now always be safe.

    By Don Wade April 02, 2023

• March 2023

  • GOP lawmakers open to red flag laws as protesters demand gun safety legislation

    Tennessee Republicans said they are open to red flag laws like Florida’s, but they were largely unmoved by the biggest protest at the State Capitol in recent years. “I thought it would be more than just talking to a door,” one student protester said.

    Related story:

    Protesters in Nashville demand Tennessee legislators ‘do something’ on guns

    By Ian Round March 31, 2023

  • Three adults, three children killed in shooting at Nashville private school

    All three children had gunshot wounds, officials said. They were pronounced dead upon arrival at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. The identities of the deceased have now been released. 

    By The Associated Press March 28, 2023

• January 2023

  • Bill Lee highlights faith and fiscal responsibility at second inauguration

    “The halfway point of any endeavor is a good time to reflect, but it’s an even better time to plan — to focus on the work still ahead,” the governor said.

    By Ian Round January 21, 2023

• July 2022

  • ‘Elvis’ actress found dead in Nashville

    Shonka Dukureh, who played Big Mama Thornton in this year’s movie about Elvis Presley, was found dead Thursday at her home in Nashville.

    By The Associated Press July 22, 2022

• April 2022

  • Tigers use Nashville scrimmage as dress rehearsal for road games

    Only about half of the team has traveled for a Memphis road game, and Saturday will offer a glimpse to what that’ll be like. 

    By Frank Bonner II April 01, 2022

• March 2022

  • Why isn’t there Amtrak service between Memphis and Nashville?

    Amtrak released its “Connect US 2035” plan last month, rekindling interest among state leaders for a Memphis-to-Nashville connection.

    By Rob Moore March 14, 2022

• August 2021

  • Pro-consolidation voices see business boom, but others not so sure

    While proponents of merging the City of Memphis and Shelby County governments cannot promise that consolidation would mean a spike in economic development, they believe it is the straightest line to major growth. Opponents aren’t so sure and worry about negative fallout. 

    By Don Wade August 16, 2021

• January 2021

  • Feds: Social media clues used to ID Tennessee man in D.C. riot

    Eric Munchel, 30, was taken into custody Sunday after being charged with one felony count of the federal version of trespassing and one felony count of violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds.

    By The Associated Press January 14, 2021

  • Tennessee lawmakers return for 2021 session

    Tennessee’s legislative session is likely to stretch for several months, with a special session called by Republican Gov. Bill Lee on tap starting Jan. 19 to address education challenges that have popped up amid the virus outbreak.

    By The Associated Press January 12, 2021

  • Nashville man charged in connection with Capitol riot

    A man from Nashville was charged Sunday for being part of the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol, federal prosecutors said.

    By The Associated Press January 11, 2021

• November 2020

  • How we fare with peer cities on COVID-19

    As the numbers tick up, Memphis and four other municipalities see similar trajectories.

    By Jane Roberts November 09, 2020

• March 2020

  • Tornado hits downtown Nashville, at least 8 die in Tennessee

    Tornadoes ripped across Tennessee early Tuesday, shredding at least 40 buildings and killing at least seven people. 

    By The Associated Press March 03, 2020

• December 2019

  • The Early Word: A big win for Memphis, Nashville problems and Kafka

    Good morning; it’s Monday, Dec. 30, and welcome back to The Early Word. In the final 48 of the year, we're focused on FedEx, football and Three 6. 

    By Mary Cashiola December 30, 2019

• October 2019

  • Police recruitment, retention challenges Memphis and other cities

    Memphis and other cities across the country say declining interest in police work has made it harder to recruit officers, but they're stepping up recruitment efforts in response.

    By Yolanda Jones October 28, 2019