The Springfield-run festival returns Sept. 26 with 70+ artisan booths, live art demos, and free admission at J. Travis Price Park.

Trace Adkins says a bullet fired by his second wife passed through his heart and both lungs. His account also revives a disputed date in the country star’s history.

Franklin’s new Bicentennial Park is getting its first concert series, with three Thursday nights of music, food and outdoor fun. The lineup includes line dancing, swing and a hometown community band.

Andy Schuon will lead the Academy of Country Music from its Nashville headquarters beginning Sept. 1, 2026, bringing decades of media and label experience. The hire follows a nationwide search and a planned transition with Damon Whiteside staying on as CEO emeritus.

WKRN reports Taylor Swift has been nominated for the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame; NaSHOF’s public pages had not posted confirmation as of July 15, 2026.

Belmont dean Brittany Schaffer will become the Country Music Association’s next CEO in a staged transition this fall. Her Spotify background and Music Row ties could shape CMA priorities.

Ryman Hospitality has tapped Morgan Stanley to shop its controlling stake in Opry Entertainment Group, the unit that owns the Grand Ole Opry House. The move could reshape ownership of one of Nashville’s best‑known stages.

A Nashville musician says dozens of his songs — about 71% of his catalog — appear in public AI training datasets, highlighting a legal and policy fight over music.

Grammy‑nominated producer Tay Keith was found dead at 29 in his Nashville apartment; police say no foul play is suspected and the medical examiner is investigating.

A Country Music Hall of Fame retrospective traces Kenny Chesney's rise with guitars, handwritten lyrics and the 'Old Blue Chair' that inspired his song.

NAAWS headlines a Juneteenth weekend with a Schermerhorn concert and Centennial Park appearances, spotlighting Black artists and youth mentorship.

Tomato Art Fest returns to Five Points Aug. 7–8 with 350+ tomato artworks, live music, parades and the ticketed Bloody Mary brunch. Plan ahead for crowds and heat.

Cooter's Place says its Pigeon Forge museum will close at year's end, staging a final season of cast reunions and fan events.