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History
Nashville native Jim Gilliam’s legacy with the Los Angeles Dodgers
From Nashville to the Dodgers’ dugout, Gilliam became a key part of the team’s success for more than two decades.
October 23, 2025 03:54 PM
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Dylan Aycock
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Airports and Transportation
Elizabeth Duff Transit Center at WeGo Central
WeGo Transit held a renaming ceremony to officially honor the late Elizabeth Duff.
November 3, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Development
Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens breaks ground
At Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens, this revitalized Williamson County property will be a destination for art, history, education, and green spaces.
November 1, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
The exterior front side of the Tennessee State Prison with a high metal gate surrounding it.
City
What’s with the “castle” in West Nashville?
That castle-like structure on Cockrill Bend is actually the former Tennessee State Prison, which closed 31 years ago. Let’s take a closer look at the development then and now.
October 27, 2023
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Skylar Webb
Traffic intersection with a "Mt. Juliet" banner
Live
Guide: Spend a day exploring Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Mt. Juliet is a thriving city in neighboring Wilson County with abundant shopping and dining destinations.
October 20, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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History
How to explore Nashville City Cemetery
Learn more about this historic cemetery south of downtown through public tours.
October 18, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Business
Step inside the exclusive Southern Turf Club in historic Printers Alley
The 1800s saloon debuts following the recent openings of two other Icon Entertainment & Hospitality ventures — Sinatra Bar & Lounge and Southern Turf Lofts.
October 18, 2023
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Skylar Webb
An exterior shot of the back of the tour bus, showing a license plate that reads, "JCASH1."
Culture
Tour Johnny Cash’s tour bus for a limited time at the Ryman
Johnny Cash used JC Unit One for just over two decades from 1980 to 2003.
October 13, 2023
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Skylar Webb
An art exhibition shows Jackie Shane performing on stage with an old Hatch Show print poster dated for mid-October.
City
Get to know the late Jackie Shane ahead of her historical marker unveiling
Nashville Queer History, in partnership with Jackie Shane’s family, raised funds to see that the Nashville native and rhythm and blues singer’s marker is made and placed in North Nashville by the first half of 2024.
October 9, 2023
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Skylar Webb
A brick/block replica of the church-shaped Ryman Auditorium
Retail
Build block versions of Ryman Auditorium, Cheekwood, and more
Plus, travel to other areas of the state with builds inspired by attractions in Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga.
October 6, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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History
Do you remember the 21st night of September in Nashville?
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Join us on a trip down memory lane to see what Nashvillians were up to this week throughout the years.
September 20, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Your 2025 Nashville summer bucket list
Here are 10 must-do activities for your Nashville summer bucket list that are unique to the Middle Tennessee area and the summer season.
May 22, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Culture
Join the Nashville Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge
There’s something for everyone this summer at your local library branch.
May 20, 2025
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Culture
Where to get a Caesar salad, fries, and a martini in Nashville
It’s the perfect meal, and no one can convince us otherwise.
May 20, 2025
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Ross Chastain stands on top of a blue race car in his uniform while strumming a guitar. Confetti is falling all around and other drivers are cheering him on.
Events
Cracker Barrel 400: What to know about NASCAR’s return to Nashville Superspeedway
Are you race weekend ready? From ticket options to a pre-race country concert, we’re sharing what to know before NASCAR’s big weekend in Lebanon.
May 20, 2025
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Sports
Tee time is ticking: What’s new in Nashville’s golf scene this year
From high-tech simulators to celebrity-backed courses, here’s what’s coming soon.
May 19, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
Statue of Athena in gold armor holding Nike, inside the Parthenon replica in Nashville, with columns and skylight above.
Culture
Nashville’s Parthenon celebrates Athena’s 35th birthday
The museum will host festivities including talks, tours, and a sketching activity that will honor the 42-ft replica statue.
May 15, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Play
28 restaurants serving late-night eats in Nashville
Sometimes midnight cravings strike, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around Nashville.
May 14, 2025
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STAFF
A woman in a white dress sings into a microphone onstage with a band behind her in a scene from “Nashville.”
Culture
Belcourt turns 100 with a series spotlighting Nashville on film
The Belcourt Theater opens its centennial celebration with a film series on Nashville’s screen history — and there’s more ahead.
May 14, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
A white restaurant building with a large red "S" on the side as well as eight patio tables and a turf lawn out front.
Food
SuperNormal brings chef-level burgers and dogs to Sylvan Park
This retro patio spot serves fast food favorites with a gourmet twist.
May 13, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Food
See inside The Patterson House and The Catbird Seat’s new digs
The Catbird Seat and The Patterson House, both Strategic Hospitality concepts, open at Paseo South Gulch this week.
May 13, 2025
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Dylan Aycock