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HoneyFire Barbeque Co.'s third Nashville‑area restaurant will open in Brentwood with seating for about 200, a large bourbon bar and new brisket-forward dishes.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A house on Berry Street in Old Hickory caught fire early Wednesday, waking neighbors who reported explosions. Crews remain on scene as investigators work to determine the cause.
Retail & Industry in ...
Bed Bath & Beyond closed the Brentwood office that served as Kirkland’s headquarters and eliminated 88 local jobs, according to a layoff filing and company filings tied to a recent merger.
Politics & Govt in ...
Seventeen Williamson County schools were used as polling sites on May 5 while classes continued; the district cited AP testing conflicts and parents raised safety concerns.
A crowded Republican primary in Rutherford County put four GOP candidates and an independent in the race to replace Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh as he prepares to retire.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Nashville-based e|spaces has leased more than 21,000 square feet at Crescent Center in East Memphis, bringing flexible office suites to the Poplar corridor later this year.
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Light rain and scattered thunderstorms will linger across Nashville on Wednesday. Expect pockets of heavy rain and ponding on low-lying streets.
A Nashville restaurant tied to Pihakis Restaurant Group closed this week as liens and lawsuits totaling roughly $12–13M force closures across the South.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Metro approved a $44.2M Jacobs contract to design sidewalks, modernize signals and help deliver the Choose How You Move program across Nashville.
A former LCUB foreman, Scott Burnette, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual battery and was sentenced to 12 years in Tennessee state prison.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Vanderbilt researchers built an AI Face Test and found object-recognition skill — not IQ or AI experience — best predicts who can spot AI-generated faces.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday with gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain. Expect ponding and minor flooding in low spots.
Wilson County Schools has named two finalists — Jonathan Duncan and Travis Mayfield — to replace Jeff Luttrell. Final interviews are scheduled for next Wednesday and will be recorded.
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