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Metro Nashville posted a 'Were hiring!' notice on Wednesday for a new NDOT director, weeks after an acting director was appointed. The role will oversee streets, signals and multimodal projects across the county.
NES plans a pilot to bury overhead lines in four Nashville neighborhoods, but experts warn Tennessee’s karst geology and conversion costs could make the project costly and complicated.
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The Iroquois Steeplechase returns May 9 to Percy Warner Park for its 85th year, debuting a live‑music stage, Magnolia Garden and expanded Royal 615 VIP spaces.
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Whataburger opened Tuesday at 3075 Mallory Lane in Cool Springs, with a ribbon‑cutting, giveaways and new local jobs.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Nashville Community Review Board's new report says MNPD undercounts routine displays and soft‑hand tactics — and finds Black and Hispanic residents bear the brunt. The board wants those events added to the public dashboard.
Retail & Industry in ...
Dollar General has chosen JJ Fleeman Jr. as its next CEO, replacing Todd Vasos and prompting a major leadership shift at the Goodlettsville-based chain.
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Visitors poured nearly $3.93 billion into Sevier County in 2024. Local leaders say the sales-tax windfall pays for police, schools and roads — keeping property levies down.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny today with a fast warmup — Thursday could challenge a daily record near 86°F. Showers are possible Friday before a cooler, dry weekend.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A new Oncology Services and Infusion Center at Pointe Centre 2 in Chattanooga brings cancer care closer to local veterans and cuts lengthy drives to Nashville. A ribbon-cutting is set for March 27.
Councilors pressed city officials for an accounting of $4.4M in homeless services after public allegations of unauthorized payments and evictions.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 22-year-old was shot on Fatherland Street in East Nashville; police are investigating whether the incident was domestic-related.
FBI Nashville warns that violent online networks such as 764 are increasingly coercing kids into extreme‑gore and sexual content; investigators list cutsigns, animal harm and sudden isolation as red flags.
TBI special agents arrested a caregiver after an investigation into alleged abuse of a vulnerable adult, the agency said in a Facebook post. Details remain limited.
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