US Associated Press Tired of put-downs, Tennessee town corrects the record with play about the Scopes trial it hosted

DAYTON, Tenn. (AP) — A small town in eastern Tennessee courted national publicity and attention a century ago when local leaders planned a test trial over the teaching of evolution in public schools. What they got from the eight-day Scopes trial...

Nashville is a city on the move but running in place

In May Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell wrapped up his 2025 State of Metro address with a call for Nashvillians to “give ourselves some more choices about how we move into our future together.” Let’s grant off the top that political State of The...

Tired of put-downs, Tennessee town corrects the record with play about the Scopes trial it hosted

DAYTON, Tenn. (AP) — A small town in eastern Tennessee courted national publicity and attention a century ago when local… DAYTON, Tenn. (AP) — A small town in eastern Tennessee courted national publicity and attention a century ago when local...

Tennessee State Delays Hockey Program Launch to 2026-27 Season

Tennessee State University (TSU) has officially postponed the launch of its ice hockey program to the 2026-27 season due to unmet fundraising goals. TSU required approximately $1 million by a July 1 deadline, which it failed to meet. Interim...

John Rose emphasizes economic growth and policy changes for Tennessee's benefit

Financial Planning Remains Core Focus to Create Thriving Pharmacy Business | McKesson ideaShare

In a session at McKesson ideaShare, Benjamin Coakley, CFP, owner of The Waypoint Company, a pharmacy insurance group, discussed tips for independent pharmacies to thrive in a challenging health care landscape. By embracing strategic financial...

The Politics of Trash

Let’s not kid ourselves. While our air has been fouled by the eight-day strike of DC 33 workers — whose 9,000 blue-collar City employees include those charged with keeping our streets clean — the issues in all the drama had nothing to do with...

Tennessee State University to launch NCAA men’s hockey program in 2026-27

The first historically Black college or university to have an NCAA Division I men's hockey program will begin play in 2026-27. Tennessee State University announced its decision to delay the team's launch by a year on Thursday. The school said the...

Nashville Council approves vac truck replacement 

NASHVILLE — The Nashville City Council approved a vac truck replacement purchase in the amount of $152,280.27 at its July 3 meeting. Utilities Superintendent Blaine Middleton said he found a municipal owned vac truck and it wasn’t easy to find. He...

Ghana Faces US$3.2 Million Scholarship Debt Threatening 185 Students in Memphis

Official records confirm Ghana’s Scholarships Secretariat owes the University of Memphis $3.2 million in unpaid tuition and living expenses for 185 Ghanaian scholarship students. University financial statements show only $400,000 of the $3.6...

Memphis selected to host Phi Beta Sigma’s 2029 conclave

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. has announced that Memphis will serve as the host city for its 2029 conclave, an international gathering expected to draw thousands of members. City leaders and community partners met with fraternity leaders Tuesday...

Volkswagen Group of America and its dealers support more than 164,000 American jobs and contribute nearly $44 billion to the U.S. economy, study finds

Manufacturing and research and development jobs increased strongly since the last study in 2019 with a 30% increase in manufacturing and a 16% increase in R&D Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) as well as its authorized, independent Volkswagen...

Stars Who’ve Moved to Tennessee: Melissa Joan Hart, Steven Tyler and More

Stars are going country — and we’re not talking about the music. Celebrities like Melissa Joan Hart, Steven Tyler and Reese Witherspoon have all relocated to Tennessee over the past few decades. Kristin Cavallari, who has called the state home...

NC reclaims No. 1 on CNBC’s Top States for Business list. Why it tops the rankings

North Carolina bested Texas, Florida, Virginia and Ohio to finish No. 1 on CNBC’s latest annual ranking of best states for business. It is the third time in four years North Carolina has topped the list, rebounding from a close second-place finish...

Tennessee State explains why it is postponing men's hockey to 2026-27 season

The delay allows more time to secure resources and ensure long-term financial stability for the program. The NHL, NHLPA, and Nashville Predators continue to support TSU's effort to become the first HBCU with an NCAA Division I men's hockey team....

Researchers identify America's 'healthiest state' where locals live eight years longer

Researchers have identified 'America's healthiest state' where locals live eight years longer due to a better way of living. They tracked all 50 states using federal health records and mapped public resources that support well-being, finding...

Tennessee State pushes back inaugural season of its men’s hockey program to 2026-27

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State is delaying the inaugural season of its men’s hockey program by a year as… NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State is delaying the inaugural season of its men’s hockey program by a year as the school...

Memphis leaders excited about revenue from xAI but lawsuit looms

(The Center Square) – Memphis residents are getting a chance to tell Mayor Paul Young and council members how they want tax dollars from the xAI over the next six weeks, but a cloud still hangs over the project. Elon Musk’s xAI supercomputer was...

Research funding cuts threaten next generation of Nashville scientists

Microstrategy’s $50B Bitcoin Gamble: Financial Masterstroke Or The Next Systemic Risk?”

The stunning transformation of a legacy tech firm into a leveraged Bitcoin proxy holding 214,000 BTC Michael Saylor, sometimes called “The Bitcoin King”, has made a bold and contentious move in his company’s strategy. His firm, MicroStrategy,...