The Titans are eliminated before the final week of the regular season for the first time since Mike Vrabel became head coach six years ago. It will be interesting to see how he and his players handle playing out the string. With the 7-7 Seahawks coming in, the Titans can be in a Grinch role beginning Christmas Eve by denting Seattle’s playoff hopes.

2. Texans win without Stroud, beating Titans 19-16 on Fairbairn's 54-yard field goal in OT - Friday, December 15, 2023

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Houston Texans gave themselves a confidence boost winning without injured quarterback C.J. Stroud and several other key players.

In the process, the Texans took a step toward possibly ending their playoff drought under first-year coach DeMeco Ryans.

3. Former NFL players — like Vrabel — finding success as current NFL coaches - Friday, October 28, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel offered handshakes and high-fives to his players as they exited Nissan Stadium following a victory two weeks ago.

When he saw center Ben Jones limping up the ramp, Vrabel made a beeline for the veteran and grabbed him for an emotional bear hug.

4. Top Middle Tennessee residential sales for August 2018 - Friday, September 21, 2018

Top residential real estate sales, August 2018, for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

5. Events - Friday, June 14, 2013

Third Thursday Labor and Employment Law Breakfast Briefing. Baker Donelson shareholder Martha Boyd will present “Keeping the Temperatures Down When Terminations Arise” as a part of the firm’s ongoing Breakfast Briefing series. Among the topics to be covered:

6. Events - Friday, June 7, 2013

Goodwill Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting. The public is invited to the Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee’s grand opening and ribbon cutting at 1203 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 135. Event starts at 8:30 a.m. Information: [email protected]

7. Events - Friday, May 31, 2013

Christian Scholars Conference. John Dean, former White House counsel for President Richard Nixon and key witness for the prosecution before the Senate Watergate Committee and the Watergate trials, will be one of three keynote speakers at the 33rd annual Thomas H. Olbricht Christian Scholars’ Conference (CSC), to be held through Saturday. Dean will speak on “The Ethical Legacy of Watergate” at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, June 8, in Collins Alumni Auditorium. A book-signing will follow at 12:15 p.m.

8. Rookie McCarthy stakes claim at linebacker - Friday, December 9, 2011

OK, I realize heaping praise on any rookie is always dangerous territory.

Five years ago, the Tennessee Titans thought the quarterback position was solved and in good hands for years to come with Vince Young earning Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. And we all saw how that imploded.