Ohio Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump's running mate, defended on Wednesday a false claim the former president made about Vice President Kamala Harris ' racial identity, suggesting wrongly that Harris had downplayed her Black heritage in trying to suggest she's inauthentic.

2. Events - Friday, April 26, 2024

Retail Real Talk. Business Market Trends and Economy. This quarterly workshop series will feature various speakers and provide retailers an opportunity to network and learn more about a specific area of focus related to the retail community. Guest speaker Andy Marshall will discuss business market trends and the economy. The Factory at Columbia, 101 N. James Campbell Blvd. Wednesday, 8-9:30 a.m. Information

3. Frost Brown Todd adds Masterson as partner - Friday, December 30, 2022

Brian Masterson has joined Frost Brown Todd’s tax team as a partner.

Based in Nashville, Masterson has nearly 25 years of tax experience, including advising clients on a variety of state and federal tax matters, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and resolving disputes related to post-closing adjustments. He also works with family offices regarding how to structure the acquisition and disposition of private investments.

4. YWCA opens calls for Women of Achievement - Friday, July 8, 2022

YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee is calling for nominations for the 31st annual Academy for Women of Achievement, presented by Amazon. The AWA award recognizes Middle Tennessee women who have made extraordinary accomplishments through career success, community service and leadership.

5. Bradley adds Chaloner to intellectual property group - Friday, April 1, 2022

Aaron Chaloner has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP as a senior attorney in the Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Chaloner focuses his practice on patent prosecution in the life science and biotechnology industry. He is experienced in all stages of intellectual property prosecution and provides strategic counsel to his clients regarding copyright, trademark, patent and trade secret concerns.

6. Events - Friday, February 7, 2020

Williamson County Young Professionals Luncheon. Guest speaker: Doug Kreulin, CEO of BNA Vision, will share the latest updates from the Nashville Airport building program. Columbia State Community College, Community Room – Building A, 1228 Liberty Pike. Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fees: Members $20, nonmembers $30. Information

7. Events - Friday, January 31, 2020

Business Studio: Be the Hero – The Journey of Your Brand Story. Storytelling can be a way to help your customers connect to the human side of a brand. Benchmark examples of brands that have effectively shared their story will be examined by guest speaker Tim Earnhart, CEO of Seven Blue – A Stadiumred Company. United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, 250 Venture Circle. Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m. Fee: Free. Information

8. Raines retiring as dean of Belmont’s business school - Friday, July 5, 2019

Pat Raines, dean of Belmont University’s Jack C. Massey College of Business, has announced his retirement after 16 years of service to the school.

During Raines’ tenure, the school has received accolades from Princeton Review, BusinessWeek and Entrepreneurship magazine for having some of the top business programs in the country. The College of Business’s undergraduate enrollment has grown by more than 100%, and the graduate enrollment has increased by nearly 80%.

9. Before CMA Fest, ‘Nashville,’ the Titans or Preds, there was Hee Haw - Friday, June 7, 2019

Nashville’s road to prominence didn’t begin with the ongoing demolition of historic buildings and gutting of neighborhoods. It began 50 years ago with animated dancing pigs and a braying donkey, plenty of big boobs – like Junior Samples and Gunilla Hutton’s – in a “Kornfield,” the greatest country comedians and musicians and guests like Johnny Cash, Mickey Mantle, Ray Charles, Ethel Merman, Garth Brooks and Billy Graham.

10. HCA pays $1.5B for North Carolina hospitals - Friday, February 8, 2019

Nashville’s HCA Healthcare has acquired Mission Health, a six-hospital system in Asheville and western North Carolina, for approximately $1.5 billion.

“The team at Mission Health has been nationally recognized for providing high-quality patient care, and we’re excited that they’ve joined HCA Healthcare,” says Sam Hazen, CEO of HCA Healthcare. “We’re looking forward to investing in western North Carolina and helping ensure Mission Health’s 133-year tradition of caring for communities throughout the region continues for many years.”

11. $19B tourism industry looks to record year - Friday, June 15, 2018

Tourism officials are a glass-half-full bunch. It’s a job requirement, necessary since they must relentlessly promote a city, region, state or even a country no matter what the economic climate or general traveler mood might be.

12. HealthStream forms ‘innovative’ partnership - Friday, February 23, 2018

HealthStream, a Nashville-based platform in healthcare for workforce development, has announced a seven-year deal with Press Ganey Associates.

The Press Ganey company is a provider of performance improvement solutions for healthcare organizations.

13. Top Middle Tennessee residential sales for December 2017 - Friday, January 19, 2018

Top residential real estate sales, December 2017, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

14. Events - Friday, September 29, 2017

Hope Grows Fundraising Dinner. Musical guest will be Christian artist Plumb, who will share her story and music. The annual fundraising dinner will be held at The Factory, Jamison Hall. Mike Fisher, retired captain of the Nashville Predators, will be presented with the 2017 Hope Award for his service to the community. Roy Laws Art will be live painting an inspiration piece unique to Hope Grown as the event takes place and will be auctioned at the end to the evening. Tickets: $80-$85. 6-9 p.m. Reservations: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hope-grows-2017-tickets/ Information: www.therefugecenter.org

15. Top Middle Tennessee commercial transactions for August 2017 - Friday, September 29, 2017

Top commercial real estate sales, August 2017, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

16. Top Middle Tennessee residential transactions for July 2017 - Friday, August 18, 2017

Top residential real estate sales, July 2017, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

17. Events - Friday, May 12, 2017

Preds Party in the Park. Predators fans are invited to an outdoor viewing party at Walk of Fame Park for remaining home and away playoff games – including tonight's – against the Anaheim Ducks. All games will be shown on an 18-by-12-foot screen at the park, which is located across Fifth Avenue South from Bridgestone Arena. Food trucks will be on site, and water, sodas and beer also will be on sale. Attendees are invited to bring blankets and chairs. Schedule:

18. Events - Friday, May 5, 2017

Elder Law Expo and Workshop. Free educational workshops for the community specifically designed for health care professionals working with seniors, family caregivers caring for seniors and anyone who would like to learn more about healthcare and the law pertaining to the needs of seniors. Registration required. Topics Thursday include: “What on Earth is Elder Law?” Jake Mason, Atty., Heritage Law Group, 10 a.m.; Dementia, Aging & Memory Loss”, Megan Mason, MD, St. Thomas Medical Partners, 11 a.m.; Physiological Changes in Older Adults and the Role of Exercise/Physical Activity in Prevention of Falls and Physical Decline”, Todd Jenkins, Exercise Physiologist, Tristar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion, 1 p.m.; “Healthcare and the Law”, Deborah R. Farringer, Assistant Professor of Law, Belmont University College of Law, 2 p.m. Volunteer State Community College, Humanities Building, 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin. Complimentary Lunch. Register and learn more: www.heritagelawtn.com

19. Events - Friday, November 4, 2016

Battle of Franklin – Little Known Facts. Lunch and Learn at Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick Street. Thursday, 12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m. Museum Curator Richard White presents “Five Things You Probably Don’t Know about the Battles of Franklin, But Should.” Bring your lunch to the museum and enjoy an interesting talk while you eat.

20. Events - Friday, September 2, 2016

SALON@615. Glennnon Melton in conversation with Ann Patchett, War Memorial Auditorium, 301 6th Ave. N., 6:30 p.m. $28.50 plus $5.50 ticket fee. Book: Love Warrior Information: library.nashville.org

21. Events - Friday, August 26, 2016

Live on the Green: Weekend festival finale. Enjoy free live music outside in the Public Square, located in front of the Metro Courthouse. Public Square, 3rd Avenue N and Union. This year’s Live on the Green is capped with a three-day festival finale with two stages showcasing 25 artists throughout the weekend. Headliners include Young the Giant on Thursday, Band of Horses on Friday, and Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals on Saturday. Blankets, folding chairs, strollers and water bottles are welcome. $5 parking is available in the Metro Courthouse parking garage, located directly below the park, and at Nissan Stadium. Or, take advantage of free bicycle parking.? VIP Lounge ($75) and VIP Backstage ($150) tickets are available for select days. Information: http://lineup.liveonthegreen.com/events/2016/09/03

22. Events - Friday, August 19, 2016

Nashville Originals’ Restaurant Week. A biannual event sponsored by Nashville Originals, Restaurant Week is a way to enjoy Nashville’s unique local dining establishments. Participating downtown restaurants include Capitol Grille, 55 South, Americano, blvd, Caffe Nonna, Cork & Cow, Elliston Place Soda Shop, Fleet Street Pub, Flyte, Germantown Café, Harvest at Homestead, Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse, Midtown Cafe, Midtown Cafe, Nonna’s Pizzeria and Wine Bar, Pineapple Room Restaurant at Cheekwood, Puckett’s Boat House, Puckett’s Franklin, Puckett’s 5th & Church, Red Pony, Rumours East, Scout’s Pub, Table 3, Tin Angel, Watermark, Wild Iris. Participating restaurants will feature special prices and menus throughout the week and across mealtimes. Through Sunday. Complete list of participating restaurants at http://nashvilleoriginals.com

23. Events - Friday, August 5, 2016

Live on the Green. A free outdoor music series held at Public Square Park in Nashville. The festival showcases the city’s emerging musical talent and highlights well-known national acts. Since its inception in 2009, more than 425,000 fans from 45 states and 13 countries have attended the event. Information: www.liveonthegreen.com. Schedule for August:

24. Estate sale pickers get piece of picker’s life - Friday, June 10, 2016

By the time the antique dealer from Leiper’s Fork finishes digging and winching to freedom the bronze statue that Tammy Wynette had installed decades ago in the red dirt of this Oak Hill front yard, I had talked about The Beverly Hillbillies, admired the office and desk where Louise Scruggs spent a day chasing Bob Dylan for me and culled through Earl Scruggs’ record collection with the thoughtful guidance of one of Nashville’s best upright bassists.

25. GOP lawmakers want exemptions for gay marriage opponents - Friday, January 22, 2016

ATLANTA (AP) - Months after the Supreme Court effectively legalized same-sex marriage, lawmakers across the U.S. are pushing bills that would give businesses and some public employees the right to refuse serving gay couples because of their religious beliefs.

26. Top December 2014 residential real estate transactions - Friday, January 23, 2015

Top December 2014 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

27. Grant to release 1st album of new songs in decade - Friday, March 29, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) - Amy Grant is set to release her first full album of all new songs in 10 years.

The Grammy-winning Christian recording artist's "How Mercy Looks From Here" will be available May 14.

28. R&B legends find a home at Carol Ann’s - Friday, March 29, 2013

Nick Nixon scans the room where some dance, many chat, others wash down “the best catfish in Tennessee” with frozen fruit-and-liquor concoctions, cold drafts or sweet iced tea.

The activity doesn’t disturb the venerable bluesman and trained opera singer who takes the throttle off the driving tale of “Mustang Sally,” leans into the microphone and begins a monologue about men, women and mustangs … mostly women, of course.

29. Top residential real estate transactions for August 2012 - Friday, September 21, 2012

August 2012 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

30. Events - Friday, October 7, 2011

The Americana Music Festival and Conference, for fans and music industry professionals alike, features concerts, panels, workshops, parties and more through Saturday. Nearly 100 artist showcases (including Buddy Miller, Jim Lauderdale, Marty Stewart, the Civil Wars and Marshall Chapman) will play at 5 venues throughout Nashville, highlighted by the Americana Honors & Awards show at the Ryman Auditorium on Oct. 13. Lineup and ticket information: http://www.visitmusiccity.com/visitors/americana

31. Events - Friday, March 11, 2011

Chamber South Networking Coffee. Speakers at the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce event include Anna Page, Metro Council District 16, Sandra Moore, Metro Council District 17 and Jennifer Carlat, Metro Planning Department. Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville Rd. Information: 743-3063, nashvillechamber.com