It doesn’t seem like a radical idea: an ordinance to prohibit Metro Police and Fire Department personnel from taking part in criminal hate groups or paramilitary gangs.

Would you trust a police officer or firefighter who had a swastika tattooed on his forearm?

2. Volunteers came back to nonprofits in 2023, after the pandemic tanked participation - Friday, November 15, 2024

From foster grandparents who volunteer at an early child care center to citizen scientists who collect water quality data in remote locations, nonprofit volunteers have come back after the pandemic.

3. Events - Friday, November 15, 2024

Christmas Village. Christmas Village is one of the oldest charitable events in Nashville, supported and run entirely by volunteers from the Nashville Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club. Approximately 250 merchants and 30,000 shoppers from all over the United States participate in this consumer show. A variety of seasonal and gift items are offered, including toys for all ages, clothing for children and adults, jewelry, home decor, food items, pottery, collectibles and unusual pieces. Proceeds support Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center, patients recovering from traumatic brain injury at the Vanderbilt Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute and aspiring artists at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg. Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Nashville Fairgrounds. Free parking. Information

4. Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are 'ready to deliver' on Trump's agenda - Friday, November 8, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday that Republicans are "ready to deliver" President-elect Donald Trump's agenda after his election victory, insisting the GOP won't make the mistakes of last time and will be much better prepared for a second-term Trump White House

5. Congress returns to unfinished business and a new Trump era - Friday, November 8, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress returns to a changed Washington as President-elect Donald Trump's hard-right agenda is quickly taking shape, buoyed by eager Republican allies eyeing a full sweep of power on Capitol Hill while Democrats are sorting out what went wrong.

6. Harris and Trump make a furious final push before Election Day - Friday, November 1, 2024

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful of states on Election Day eve.

7. Inspired by Harris, many Black sorority and fraternity members are helping downballot races - Friday, November 1, 2024

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes isn't a member of the historically Black sororities and fraternities known as the "Divine Nine."

But throughout her hotly contested reelection campaign this year, Hayes, the first Black woman to represent Connecticut in Congress, has sometimes felt like she's a fellow soror, the term used by Black Greek organizations for sorority sisters. On their own, members have shown up to call voters, organize fundraisers, knock on doors, cheer Hayes on at campaign events and even offer pro bono legal help.

8. Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter? - Friday, October 25, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald Trump has Kid Rock, Waka Flocka Flame and Hulk Hogan.

As the 2024 campaign whirls into its final week, Democrats are noticeably leaning on their star power advantage, calling on a diverse range of celebrities to endorse Harris, invigorate audiences and, they hope, spur people to the ballot box.

9. Buses are nearly empty now. Do we need more? - Friday, November 1, 2024

The scariest part of the Davidson County ballot comes right at the top, the contest for president, but that’s also the easiest choice to make: Rachele Fruit.

Just kidding! Fruit is the unfortunately named Socialist Worker Party nominee for president, one of five candidates listed as independents on the ballot. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has actually withdrawn from the race, is another one. The Memphis Grizzlies stand a better chance of winning football’s Super Bowl than any of them have of being elected.

10. The first presidential election since the Jan. 6 attack will test new guardrails from Congress - Friday, October 25, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — This presidential election, the first since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol, will be a stress test of the new systems and guardrails that Congress put in place to ensure America's long tradition of the peaceful transfer of presidential power.

11. In their own words: What it's like in a 'chaos' Congress and why these lawmakers keep coming back - Friday, October 25, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Polarizing. Challenging. A lot of wasted time.

That's how six lawmakers described what it is like being in the U.S. House — a particularly tumultuous period in American history that has brought governing to a standstill, placed their lives in danger and raised fundamental questions about what it means to be a representative in a divided democracy.

12. Harris will campaign with the Obamas later this month in Georgia and Michigan - Friday, October 18, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris will make her first campaign appearances with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, two of the most popular figures in the Democratic Party, at get-out-the-vote events this month in Georgia and Michigan.

13. Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout - Friday, October 11, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former first lady Michelle Obama will headline a rally in Atlanta a week before the Nov. 5 election alongside celebrities and civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of color.

14. Harris viewed more positively by Hispanic women than by Hispanic men: AP-NORC poll - Friday, October 11, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — A solid majority of Hispanic women have a positive opinion of Vice President Kamala Harris and a negative view of former President Donald Trump, but Hispanic men are more divided on both candidates, according to a recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

15. Replace Sevier with Elvis? What a Capitol idea - Friday, October 4, 2024

All in all, I’d say Arkansas just one-upped Tennessee, which is not something that happens very often, unless you’re talking about poverty rates or Walmart headquarters. Which I’m not.

16. All welcome: Advocates fight to ensure citizens not fluent in English have equal access to elections - Friday, September 13, 2024

LAS VEGAS (AP) — In the heart of Las Vegas' Chinatown, on the second floor of a sprawling shopping plaza that serves as a hub for the city's Asian community, residents gather for a celebration of the annual Dragon Boat Festival.

17. The first general election ballots are going in the mail as the presidential contest nears - Friday, September 6, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The first general election ballots for the presidential race are going out Wednesday as Alabama officials begin mailing them to absentee voters with the Nov. 5 contest less than two months away.

18. Harris visits New Hampshire to tout her small business tax plan - Friday, September 6, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris used a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Wednesday to propose an expansion of tax incentives for small businesses, a pro-entrepreneur plan that may soften her previous calls for wealthy Americans and large corporations to pay higher taxes.

19. Harris visits New Hampshire to tout her small business tax plan - Friday, August 30, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris used a New Hampshire campaign stop on Wednesday to propose an expansion of tax incentives for small businesses, a pro-entrepreneur plan that may soften her previous calls for wealthy Americans and large corporations to pay higher taxes.

20. One more death in US, the 28th, is attributed to Takata air bag inflators that can spew shrapnel - Friday, August 30, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Another death has been linked to dangerous Takata air bag inflators by U.S. regulators, the 28th in the United States.

The driver was killed in 2018 in Alabama in a Honda vehicle, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said, but gave no further details. It says the death underscores the need for people to replace recalled air bag inflators.

21. Judge limits scope of lawsuit challenging Alabama restrictions on help absentee ballot applications - Friday, August 23, 2024

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge has sided with the state of Alabama in narrowing the scope of a lawsuit challenging a new law that criminalizes some ways of helping other people to apply for an absentee ballot.

22. Pros, cons of buying a hybrid or plug-in hybrid - Friday, August 23, 2024

If you’re ready to move on from a purely gasoline-fueled vehicle but you’re not ready to go fully electric, you have two choices: a hybrid or a plug-in hybrid vehicle. But which one is best? The experts at Edmunds will help you decide.

23. Meta kills off misinformation tracking tool CrowdTangle despite pleas from researchers, journalists - Friday, August 16, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Facebook and Instagram parent Meta Platforms has shut down CrowdTangle, a tool widely used by researchers, watchdog organizations and journalists to monitor social media posts, notably to track how misinformation spreads on the company's platforms.

24. Best cars available with manual transmissions - Friday, August 9, 2024

Much like film cameras losing out to digitals, the disappearance of the manual transmission from cars seems inevitable. Modern automatic transmissions are better for quick and efficient shifting, and automakers have largely switched to them entirely for their vehicles.

25. Pelosi warns in her new book that political threats and violence 'must stop' - Friday, August 2, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nancy Pelosi thought briefly she might have died on Jan. 6, 2021.

Not quite two years later, the threat of political violence would come for her husband at their home.

"Where's Nancy? Where's Nancy?"

26. Biden heads into a make-or-break stretch for his imperiled presidential campaign - Friday, July 5, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday opened a critical stretch in his effort to salvage his imperiled reelection campaign, facing a growing sense that he may have just days to make a persuasive case that he is fit for office before Democratic support for him completely evaporates.

27. Nashville’s Hiller wins state bar award - Friday, June 28, 2024

Nashville lawyer Lorne Hiller has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Larry Dean Wilks Leadership Award. Hiller was chosen for the award by fellow members of the Tennessee Bar Association’s 2024 Leadership Law class.

28. Off the TV screen and into real life: An MSNBC event illustrates the rise of 'event journalism' - Friday, June 21, 2024

NEW YORK (AP) — MSNBC is inviting its fans to a one-day "Democracy 2024" event this September with live panels and a dinner with stars like Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes and Ari Melber, part of the company's entrance into the burgeoning field of events journalism.

29. Best hybrid sedans for less than $35,000 - Friday, June 21, 2024

Buying a hybrid vehicle makes more sense than ever. The latest models are just as powerful – More so in some cases – as related gas-only models and have such small price premiums that it’s easy to start saving money while reducing your vehicle-based carbon emissions.

30. Dive right in - Friday, June 14, 2024

Hoist a cold one to the humble neighborhood bar, which is, perhaps unexpectedly, the subject of a surprising amount of research. A local bar can define an area, function as a meeting space and be a touchpoint for the neighborhood.

31. 5 things to know before buying your first used Tesla - Friday, May 24, 2024

It’s a good time to be in the market for a used Tesla. Tesla’s significant price cuts during the past year on its new cars have caused the prices of used Teslas to drop significantly. But buying a used Tesla isn’t as straightforward as buying a used Toyota, especially if you’ve never owned one.

32. Jurors in Trump's hush money trial are getting a front row seat to history – most of the time - Friday, May 10, 2024

A gag order. The House Speaker turning up outside court. Angry denouncements of the judge overseeing the case.

Some of the most explosive moments in Donald Trump's hush money trial have played out for most of the world to see — except for the people who are actually deciding his fate: the jury.

33. Events - Friday, May 17, 2024

The Hermitage Spring Plant Sale. The annual Hermitage plant sale offers flowers, herbs and vegetables from the garden. The plants will be on display in the breezeway of the Andrew Jackson Center and may be purchased inside the Museum Store. Shop early, the sale will run only while the supply lasts. Through May 26. Information

34. K-pop fans around globe rally for climate and environment goals - Friday, May 10, 2024

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Fans of Korean pop bands around the world are increasingly channeling their millions-strong online community into climate and environmental activism, protesting business deals linked to coal power, urging K-pop entertainers to cut waste and raising awareness about climate-related issues.

35. O’Connell proposes $3.27B FY25 budget - Friday, May 10, 2024

Last week, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell proposed a $3.27 billion budget that intends to build on campaign promises of “Nashville for Nashvillians” as Metro government’s revenues stabilize after four years of pandemic uncertainty.

36. Bradley’s Dalton named ECPC chair - Friday, May 10, 2024

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP’s Alé Dalton has been appointed chair of the American Health Lawyers Association’s Early Career Professionals Council (ECPC). Her two-year term will begin at the AHLA’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. in June.

37. Events - Friday, May 10, 2024

Gallatin Young Professionals. Join other young professionals each month at a different venue for lunch and networking. Double Dogs, 1620 Nashville Pike. Members responsible for cost of their own meal. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information

38. What you need to know about wrapping your car - Friday, May 3, 2024

Gaze around the next time you’re stuck in traffic and see if you’re not surprised, maybe even a little saddened, by the monochromatic sea around you.

Modern cars come in a fantastic variety of shapes and sizes, but far fewer explore the more vibrant shades of the color wheel.

39. Events - Friday, April 19, 2024

UT Extension Lunch & Learns. Specialist and professionals from UT will present one-hour programs covering various topics during April. April topics: “Baking Lemon-Blueberry Scones, the Proper English Way,” “The Do’s and Don’ts of Landscaping in Sumner County,” “Backyard Poultry Basics 101” and “Koi to Farm Pond Management.” Wednesday, 12-1 p.m. UT Extension Office, 658 Hartsville Pike. No admission. Free to public. Bring a lunch. Water, chips and cookies are provided. Information

40. Charles Hawkins names 2 new shareholders - Friday, April 12, 2024

The Charles Hawkins Co., one of Nashville’s premier commercial real estate services companies, has selected first vice presidents Clancy Hoban and Jonathan Douillard as shareholders in the company.

41. Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles draws Republican and Democratic challengers - Friday, April 5, 2024

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles will have Republican opposition in the August primary as he seeks to retain a congressional seat passing through Nashville.

Officeholders including the first-term congressman from Columbia learned who their challengers will be as candidates met last week's filing deadline for state and federal positions.

42. Events - Friday, March 8, 2024

Off the Clock – Business before hours. A networking event for business professionals, offering an opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. A community leader speaker series will keep you updated with what’s happening in and around Gallatin. A local nonprofit is selected each meeting and ticket sales are donated. Light breakfast served. HCI Supply will be hosting Off the Clock, with proceeds going to TCAT Hartsville. Rosemary Bates, Interim Director, Gallatin Economic Development Agency is guest speaker. HCI Supply, 549 Airport Road. Thursday, 7:30-9 a.m. Information

43. Judge upholds Tennessee law to stop crossover voting in primaries; Critics say the law is too vague - Friday, March 1, 2024

NASHVILLE (AP) — A federal judge in Nashville on Monday dismissed a challenge to a Tennessee law aimed at making sure primary voters are "bona fide" members of the party they are voting for.

Former Ambassador to Poland and longtime Tennessee Republican politician Victor Ashe sued state election officials in November, claiming the law is so vague that he could be prosecuted for voting in a Republican primary.

44. Black Americans' significant economic and civil rights progress threatened, report says - Friday, March 1, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Black Americans have endured considerable injustices and barriers to prosperity and equality throughout U.S. history. But their social, economic and political advances in the 60 years since the enactment of major civil rights legislation have been unsatisfactory, according to a new annual study on racial progress.

45. IRS launches crackdown on 125,000 wealthy 'non-filers' - Friday, March 1, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS plans to go after 125,000 high-income earners who did not file tax returns going back to 2017 — and the agency expects to collect roughly $100 billion in back taxes.

Beginning this week, the IRS will start sending out noncompliance letters to more than 25,000 people who earn more than $1 million per year and 100,000 people with incomes between $400,000 and $1 million who failed to pay their taxes between 2017 and 2021.

46. Biden administration offering $85M in grants to help boost jobs in violence-plagued communities - Friday, February 23, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to offer $85 million in federal grants meant to improve job opportunities for youth in communities affected by gun violence and crime.

It's part of an administration effort to address not just the immediate needs of communities following acts of violence, but also to promote longer-term recovery and resilience.

47. Events - Friday, February 23, 2024

Intro Nashville: Program Info Session. Join the Nashville Chamber for a virtual information session to hear more about the Chamber’s Intro Nashville program at the Nashville Chamber of Commerce Office. Intro Nashville, an initiative of the Nashville Chamber, provides participants with the tools that help unlock connections to the city. Register to attend this info session to hear more about the topics, content and value offered through this program. Participants will receive a Zoom login in their registration confirmation email. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-noon. An additional session will be Thursday, Feb. 29, 11:30 a.m. Information

48. Puri appointed AHCA Legal Committee chair - Friday, February 16, 2024

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP’s Christopher C. Puri has been appointed to a two-year term as chair of the American Health Care Association’s Legal Committee, which began in January 2024. He also was named a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee.

49. Honda is recalling more than 750,000 vehicles to fix faulty passenger seat air bag sensor - Friday, February 2, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling more than three quarters of a million vehicles in the U.S. because a faulty sensor may cause the front passenger air bags to inflate when they're not supposed to in a crash.

50. Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong is acquitted of financial crimes related to 2015 merger - Friday, February 2, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean court on Monday acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes involving a contentious merger between Samsung affiliates in 2015 that tightened his grip over South Korea's biggest company.

51. Secret history: Even before the revolution, America was a nation of conspiracy theorists - Friday, January 26, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — A brutal conflict in Europe was fresh in people's minds and the race for the White House turned ugly as talk of secret societies and corruption roiled the United States.

It was 1800, and conspiracy theories were flourishing across America. Partisan newspapers spread tales of European elites seeking to seize control of the young democracy. Preachers in New England warned of plots to abolish Christianity in favor of godlessness and depravity.

52. An unlikely challenger to Putin brings a rare show of defiance, creating a dilemma for the Kremlin - Friday, January 26, 2024

They have lined up by the thousands across Russia in recent days, standing in the bitter cold for a chance to sign petitions to support an unlikely challenger to President Vladimir Putin.

Boris Nadezhdin has become a dilemma for the Kremlin as he seeks to run in the March 17 presidential election. The question now is whether Russian authorities will allow him on the ballot.

53. Why 14th Amendment bars Trump from office: A constitutional law scholar explains - Friday, December 15, 2023

In 2024, former President Donald Trump will face some of his greatest challenges: criminal court cases, primary opponents and constitutional challenges to his eligibility to hold the office of president again. The Colorado Supreme Court has pushed that latter piece to the forefront, ruling on Dec. 19, 2023, that Trump cannot appear on Colorado's 2024 presidential ballot because of his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.

54. Open Society Foundations commit $50M to women, youth groups' work on democracy - Friday, December 1, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Open Society Foundations, the major philanthropy now led by Alex Soros, said Tuesday it will commit $50 million to increase civic engagement among women and young people over the next three years as part of its strategy to support democracy in the U.S.

55. Former ambassador, GOP politician sues to block Tennessee voting law - Friday, December 1, 2023

NASHVILLE (AP) — Former Ambassador to Poland and longtime Tennessee Republican politician Victor Ashe sued state election officials on Wednesday over a law he claims is so vague that he could be prosecuted for voting in a Republican primary.

56. Here are the 5 best new cars for less than $30K - Friday, December 1, 2023

Pricing for the average new car continues to rise, with the latest reports pegging the average new vehicle transaction price around $48,000. High interest rates are a further impediment for shoppers on a tight budget.

57. Hot hatches: Acura Integra Type S vs. VW Golf R - Friday, November 10, 2023

To the intrigue of many compact-car enthusiasts, Acura brought back its Integra nameplate for 2023 after a long hiatus. Based on parent company Honda’s Civic, the Integra hatchback debuted with practicality and value in spades but performance that was a bit underwhelming.

58. CFMT offers new child care program grant - Friday, November 3, 2023

ChildcareTennessee, a Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee statewide initiative, in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Human Services, is offering a new grant to enhance safety and security in licensed child care programs across Tennessee.

59. Events - Friday, November 3, 2023

Gallatin Chamber of Commerce November Membership Luncheon. Recovery Court Panels: How & Why They Work. This panel discussion will feature guests from mental health, juvenile mental health, safe baby and recovery courts. Moderated by Judge James Hunter, General Session Court judge, retired. EPIC Event Centre, 392 W. Main Street. Reservation deadline is always at noon on the Friday before the Luncheon. The cost for Chamber members is $20 for reservations made by noon on the previous Friday, $25 with reservations after the deadline and $30 at the door. The cost for non-members is $30. Reservations are required. Monday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Information

60. California regulators suspend recently approved San Francisco robotaxi service for safety reasons - Friday, October 20, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California regulators have revoked the license of a robotaxi service owned by General Motors after determining its driverless cars that recently began transporting passengers throughout San Francisco are a dangerous menace.

61. Events - Friday, October 20, 2023

Young Professionals Luncheon. Kim James, executive director of the Young Leaders Council will discuss “Building Your Personal Brand.” Williamson, Inc. Power Room, 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 630. Parking 4000 Rush Street. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $25 members, $35 guests. Information

62. Husch Blackwell adds to real estate practice - Friday, October 6, 2023

Brandi Maiorino has joined Husch Blackwell as a partner in its real estate, development & construction industry group. Maiorino is based in the firm’s virtual link office and is resident in Nashville. She is part of the firm’s growing presence in the Nashville area and is the firm’s 10th attorney based in the area.

63. Events - Friday, September 22, 2023

South Africa Business Update. Learn about the business connections between the U.S., Tennessee and South Africa. A senior level South African government official will be the featured speaker to update the audience on business connections and opportunities between the mid-state and South Africa. This is a great event for those considering expansion into new markets or those curious to learn more about the country’s business climate. This event is in partnership with the TN World Affairs Council and the U.S. Department of Commerce. Bass, Berry & Sims, 150 Third Avenue S. Ste. 2800. Free event, but please register. Thursday, 8-9:30 a.m. Information

64. Performance and affordability? It’s not just a dream - Friday, September 15, 2023

There’s often a point when car enthusiasts are looking to purchase their first new performance car or sports car. Inflation and price creep have pushed many desirable models out of reach, but fortunately, a handful of automakers remain committed to offering thrill-making machines with wallet-friendly price tags. Edmunds’ car experts have rounded up six of the best with starting prices under $33,000. These vehicles have a high Edmunds rating and are listed by the manufacturer’s suggested retail price and include the destination charge.

65. Candidates view Metro’s future differently - Friday, September 8, 2023

The year-long battle royal that’s been the Metro Nashville-Davidson County mayoral election cycle has come down to its final participants – two-term Metro Council member Freddie O’Connell, and business and political strategist Alice Rolli.

66. TDOT cancels lane closures for holiday - Friday, September 1, 2023

The Tennessee Department of Transportation will halt all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways for the Labor Day holiday travel period. Construction crews will stop all lane closure activity at noon Friday until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. This will provide maximum roadway capacity for motorists traveling during the Labor Day holiday.

67. Conservatives are on a mission to dismantle the US government and replace it with Trump's vision - Friday, August 25, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — With more than a year to go before the 2024 election, a constellation of conservative organizations is preparing for a possible second White House term for Donald Trump, recruiting thousands of Americans to come to Washington on a mission to dismantle the federal government and replace it with a vision closer to his own.

68. Adidas brings in $437 million from selling Yeezy shoes that will benefit anti-hate groups - Friday, August 4, 2023

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Adidas brought in 400 million euros ($437 million) from the first release of Yeezy sneakers left over after breaking ties with Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, as the German sportswear maker tries to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate.

69. Music City Grand Prix on course for bigger changes - Friday, August 4, 2023

First things first: There are huge changes planned for this weekend’s third annual Big Machine Music City Grand Prix.

The three-day racing and music festival includes the first night race (Saturday’s SRO GT America at 8 p.m., available on IndyCar’s official YouTube channel) and an 11:30 a.m. green flag for Sunday’s 80-lap NTT IndyCar Series main event on NBC (WSMV-4 locally) on a 2.17-mile downtown circuit that stretches from Nissan Stadium’s parking lots across the Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Cumberland River.

70. McGlinchey adds 2 litigation attorneys - Friday, July 14, 2023

McGlinchey Stafford has added Will Wojcik as a member and Cole Hodge as associate in its Nashville office. Both will serve the firm’s litigation practice.

Wojcik’s practice spans litigation in the context of construction defect, real estate, contract and zoning disputes, as well as advice and counsel on corporate, transactional, governance and tax matters. He most recently practiced with Kay Griffin, PLLC.

71. U.S. destroys last of its declared chemical weapons, closing a deadly chapter dating to World War I - Friday, July 7, 2023

RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — The last of the United States' declared chemical weapons stockpile was destroyed at a sprawling military installation in eastern Kentucky, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell announced Friday, a milestone that closes a chapter of warfare dating back to World War I.

72. The skeptics had it wrong - Friday, June 16, 2023

A chuckle is the initial response from Charles Starks when asked if the Music City Center has been more successful than he could have imagined. Then the president and CEO of the massive downtown facility settles into his chair and reveals the moment he knew that one of the most controversial buildings in Nashville history would someday be hailed as a landmark achievement.

73. Supreme Court won't review NC's decision to nix Confederate flag license plates - Friday, June 9, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won't review North Carolina's decision to stop issuing specialty license plates with the Confederate flag.

As is typical, the court did not comment in declining to hear the case, which challenged the state's decision. The dispute was one of many the court said Monday it would not hear. It was similar to a case originating in Texas that the court heard in 2015, when it ruled the license plates are state property.

74. Events - Friday, June 2, 2023

Maury County - Breakfast with the Mayor. Join Maury Alliance for breakfast and Q&A with Maury County Mayor Sheila Butt. Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant, Guitar & Cadillac Hall (upstairs), 15 Public Square, Columbia. Wednesday, 8-9 a.m. Fee: $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Registration required. Information

75. How Hyundai, Kia have eclipsed competitors - Friday, May 26, 2023

In the past few years, Hyundai and Kia vehicles have skyrocketed to the top of Edmunds’ rankings in some of the most popular vehicle segments. For example, you’ll find a Hyundai or Kia in the top spots for three-row midsize SUVs, midsize sedans, and multiple categories of electric vehicles.

76. IRS moves forward with free e-filing system in pilot program to launch in 2024 - Friday, May 12, 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — Most taxpayers are interested in filing their taxes directly to the IRS for free, a new report says, and that option will be tested next year.

The IRS has spent the past nine months studying whether U.S. taxpayers want to see a free, e-filing system run by the government — and is now preparing to launch a pilot program.

77. Events - Friday, May 12, 2023

122nd Spring Outing at The Hermitage. Spring Outing is a century-old Nashville tradition that began in the early days of the Ladies’ Hermitage Association as a picnic on the mansion’s lawn. Since then, the event has evolved into a major fundraiser held to benefit The Andrew Jackson Foundation’s many education programs and preservation projects. Featured speaker for this year’s event is Jonathan W. Pliska, a renowned Landscape historian and author of A Garden for the President: A History of the White House Grounds. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $150+. Information

78. Tracking Nashville’s skyward climb - Friday, May 12, 2023

The ratio of iPads-to-people surrounding the pushed-together wedge of tables was surprisingly high for this early on a Saturday morning.

It was Day Two of the Crazy Busy Weekend (Taylor’s Version), and the patio outside the Cooper Branch cafe attached to the downtown Nashville Public Library was just starting to wake up.

79. Hard to go wrong with Honda Civic Type R or VW Golf R - Friday, April 28, 2023

If a traditional two-door sports car isn’t practical enough for you, consider one of these hot hatch options: the Volkswagen Golf R or the Honda Civic Type R.

The Volkswagen Golf R’s excellent combination of fun driving dynamics, all-wheel-drive traction and generous cargo space has made it a long-running favorite for driving enthusiasts. Its 2022 redesign brought many upgrades, including more power.

80. Cesar Chavez's legacy lives on in Biden's new campaign chair - Friday, April 21, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama flew to California to dedicate a national monument to Latino labor leader Cesar Chavez, a group of the activist's relatives were invited to pose for photos with the president.

81. Baker names Poizner health law group chair - Friday, April 14, 2023

Baker Donelson has named Michaela D. Poizner, a shareholder in Baker Donelson’s Nashville office, chair of the firm’s health law group, one of the largest health law practices in the country.

82. First lady, Sheryl Crow expected at Nashville shooting vigil - Friday, March 24, 2023

NASHVILLE (AP) — First lady Jill Biden and Sheryl Crow were among those expected to attend a candlelight vigil Wednesday in memory of the three children and three adults killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville.

83. Bicyclists finding their lane - Friday, March 31, 2023

Joshua Littlefield might be one of the untold numbers of people who’ve relocated to the Nashville area from California over the past few years, but he’s already picked up on a specific, time-honored Music City tradition.

84. Santos refuses to quit, brazenly says 'truth still matters' - Friday, March 17, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — Besieged Republican Rep. George Santos arrives on the House floor most days to deliver short speeches — celebrating women-owned small businesses, a special high school in his district or raising concern about various countries in crises.

85. Events - Friday, March 17, 2023

Coffee, Content & Conversation - The Talent Report. Join the Nashville Chamber discussion on the latest trends impacting Nashville employers and job seekers, the current state of the Workforce, and how companies and candidates can get ahead and stay ahead. This is a virtual event and registration is required. Noon-1 p.m. Information

86. State unemployment holds steady at 3.5% - Friday, March 10, 2023

Tennessee started 2023 with continued low unemployment, according to the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The rate for January 2023 came in at 3.5%, the fourth consecutive month the state’s jobless number remained at that level.

87. Twitter's new 'violent speech' policy similar to past rules - Friday, March 3, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter on Wednesday unveiled a new policy prohibiting "violent speech" on its platform, though the rules appear very similar to guidelines against violent threats that the company had on its books before Elon Musk took it over.

88. Ozburn named CEO of TriStar Centennial - Friday, March 3, 2023

TriStar Centennial Medical Center has selected Tom Ozburn, DSc., FACHE, CMPE, as chief executive officer of the 741-bed multi-campus system of care.

Ozburn brings 25 years of executive health care leadership to this new role. Since 2017, he has served as president and chief executive officer of Parkridge Health System, part of the HCA Healthcare TriStar Division.

89. Stites & Harbison brings in Reeves as member - Friday, February 17, 2023

Stites & Harbison, PLLC welcomes attorney T. Dylan Reeves as a member based in the firm’s Nashville office. He joins the business litigation and torts & insurance practice service groups.

90. Edmunds names its best vehicles for 2023 - Friday, January 27, 2023

Every year Edmunds’ experts put their heads together to determine the best new vehicles on sale. Spread across six categories, the annual Edmunds Top Rated Awards are given to the cars, trucks and SUVs that rank at the top of their class according to Edmunds’ vehicle testing program.

91. McGlinchey expands reach with Frankel hire - Friday, January 27, 2023

McGlinchey has added entertainment attorney Hillel Frankel, who focuses on music transactions, film licensing and distribution, and intellectual property, as of counsel.

Hillel, a musician and former artist manager, brings his music industry knowledge and on-the-ground experience to help expand McGlinchey move into the local and the national entertainment industry.

92. Smokies US park starts early parking tag sales for new rule - Friday, January 13, 2023

GATLINBURG (AP) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park has begun selling annual parking tags ahead of a new requirement beginning March 1 to buy daily, weekly or annual tags to park any vehicle for more than 15 minutes.

93. US official warns of risks posed by heavy electric vehicles - Friday, January 13, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — The head of the National Transportation Safety Board expressed concern Wednesday about the safety risks that heavy electric vehicles pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.

The official, Jennifer Homendy, raised the issue in a speech in Washington to the Transportation Research Board. She noted, by way of example, that an electric GMC Hummer weighs about 9,000 pounds (4,000 kilograms), with a battery pack that alone is 2,900 pounds (1,300 kilograms) — roughly the entire weight of a typical Honda Civic.

94. US official warns of risks posed by heavy electric vehicles - Friday, January 6, 2023

DETROIT (AP) — The head of the National Transportation Safety Board expressed concern Wednesday about the safety risks that heavy electric vehicles pose if they collide with lighter vehicles.

95. What kind of city will Nashville be in 2023? - Friday, December 30, 2022

Nashville has long been defined as a certain type of city. For decades, “Music City” was the primary descriptor, as both an industry and an aesthetic.

As more industries made their mark within Nashville, the case could be made for this to be Health Care City, Insurance City, Publishing City, Automotive Parts Manufacturing Headquarters City and others.

96. Lee mulls toll lanes, electric car fee hike - Friday, December 9, 2022

Gov. Bill Lee is considering allowing express toll lanes on highways and tripling a fee for electric car owners as he targets his first big push after winning reelection – paying for tens of billions of dollars in roadway projects.

97. Too many guns, too many people with hair triggers - Friday, December 9, 2022

It reads like a scene from “The Wire,” almost comical in its chaos: Two people are wounded in a drive-by shooting at a funeral – a funeral for the victim of an earlier shooting. Some of the people attending the service whip out their own handguns and fire away at the fleeing vehicle.

98. Report: Tweets with racial slurs soar since Musk takeover - Friday, November 11, 2022

Instances of racial slurs have soared on Twitter since Elon Musk purchased the influential platform, despite assurances from the platform that it had reduced hateful activity, a digital civil rights group reported Thursday.

99. Twitter's pared-down staff struggles with misinformation - Friday, November 4, 2022

Twitter is struggling to respond to political misinformation and other harmful posts on the social media platform after Elon Musk fired roughly half of its workforce just days before the U.S. midterm elections, according to employees who survived the cuts and an outside voting rights group.

100. Musk's partisan tweets call Twitter neutrality into question - Friday, November 4, 2022

Elon Musk used his Twitter megaphone to appeal to "independent-minded voters" on Monday, urging them to vote Republican in Tuesday's U.S. midterm elections and stepping into the country's political debate that tech company executives have largely tried to stay out of — so their platforms wouldn't be seen as favoring one side over the other.