NASHVILLE – Effective Sunday, January 4, 2026, WeGo Public Transit will implement system-wide service changes that include frequency improvements, expanded hours of service, and an additional WeGo Link zone. These Winter Service Changes reflect customer input and community feedback. They were approved by the Nashville MTA Board on October 23. The expansion in service is made possible by Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s Choose How You Move program. Winter 2026 Service Changes Expanded Service Hours 3 West End – will operate from 5:15 a.m. to 1:15 a.m. on Sundays 4 Shelby – will operate from 5:15 a.m. to 1:15 a.m. on Sundays 6 Lebanon…
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Sen. London Lamar, chairwoman of the TN Senate Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the presidential executive order reclassifying marijuana: The federal government is moving in the right direction on cannabis and Tennessee lawmakers should take note. Our marijuana laws are stuck in the dark ages — overly punitive, out of step with our neighbors and holding our state back. Cannabis reform is about freedom, public health and fiscal responsibility. We should be supporting medical researchers who want to study cannabis and patients who would choose cannabis treatments over deadly opioids. Our current laws force us to waste…
Nashville, TN – Today, the Tennessee Department of Education (department) released the 2024-25 State Report Card, including the 2024-25 School Letter Grades, for families and users to learn more about how districts and schools are performing across the state. The State Report Card provides families, education leaders, elected officials, and the public with a variety of interactive displays to inform tailored strategies and investments to support students and schools. Users can find resources available on the department’s website, including the State Report Card Overview and the State Report Card highlight video, to learn how to best utilize the tool. “The 2024-25 State Report Card celebrates the progress and achievements of public schools and districts across Tennessee, empowering families and communities with the knowledge to support every student’s success,” said Lizzette Reynolds, Commissioner of…
The Vanderbilt Comprehensive Care Clinic (VCCC) will hold its annual Ruby Gala on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Marathon Music Works. The event raises funds and awareness to help Tennesseans living with HIV access essential medical care. This year’s Presenting Sponsor is NPS Pharmacy, and other sponsors include Music City PrEP Clinic and Gilead Sciences. The theme for the gala is Under the Palms, and guests will enjoy live and silent auctions, a plated dinner, and entertainment by one of Nashville’s most popular party bands, Burning Las Vegas. Local Nashville businesses will provide the food and beverages, reflecting VCCC’s strong…
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Matt Van Epps announced today that he has been appointed to serve on the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology—two key committees that directly impact the safety, growth, and future of Tennessee’s Seventh Congressional District. “I am honored to serve on the Homeland Security Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee,” said Congressman Van Epps. “These assignments give me the opportunity to work on legislation that protects our communities, keeps our borders secure, strengthens our economy, and ensures Tennessee’s Seventh District has a strong voice in shaping our nation’s future.”…
NASHVILLE, TN — Cumulus Media’s 104.5 The Zone | Zone TV (WGFX-FM), announced that Vol For Life and NFL standout Ramon Foster, on-air host of 104.5 The Zone’s popular morning show Ramon & Will, has signed on for multiple years with the station. This ensures that listeners will continue to enjoy Foster’s insights and personality weekdays from 6:00am–10:00am on Ramon & Will, available on 104.5 The Zone and via the Zone Podcast Network. For the past five years, Foster has energized mornings on Ramon & Will, blending insider knowledge with humor and relatability. His unique perspective as a Vol For Life and NFL veteran has made…
Nashville, Tenn – Since 2009, Historic Nashville, Inc. (HNI) has published the Nashville Nine, an annual list of historic local properties that are endangered or threatened by development, neglect, or demolition. The Nashville Nine seeks to draw the community’s attention to residential and commercial properties, along with building landscapes that are important from an architectural, historic or cultural standpoint. The goal is to spur a community debate on preserving what makes Nashville unique. “The Nashville Nine serves as Historic Nashville Inc.’s strongest advocacy tool for the preservation of Nashville’s unique history and sense of place,” said Ellen Dement Hurd, HNI…
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Democratic Party is raising urgent concerns as Donald Trump and a faction of Tennessee Republicans attempt to privatize the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and install a slate of partisan loyalists, right-wing megadonors, and political insiders onto its Board of Directors. TVA, a nearly century-old public power system created during the Great Depression to lift the region out of poverty, provides affordable electricity, flood control, and land management to millions of residents across Tennessee and the Southeast. It delivers some of the lowest utility rates in the Southeast region. During a Senate hearing this week, one of the…
As the holiday season approaches, many families begin searching for the perfect gift and for some, that means welcoming a new puppy into their home. However, Better Business Bureau Serving Middle Tennessee and Southern Kentucky is urging consumers to use caution, as puppy scams spike this time of year. Each year, thousands of consumers nationwide fall victim to fraudulent online pet sellers. Scammers often create convincing websites, post adorable photos, and claim to have puppies available for immediate adoption or shipping. Once money is sent, the “seller” disappears and the puppy never arrives. “Scammers play on emotion, especially during the…
From improving the learning environment for students to upgrading beloved third spaces, Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s proposed third capital spending plan continues the administration’s work to improve how Metro Nashville delivers great service and great opportunities for all Nashville residents. “This capital spending plan helps us respond to our growth by allowing departments to nimbly address needs that ensure Metro can continue to deliver great customer service to Nashvillians,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “Funding from this capital spending plan helps us do the little things well and keep up with maintenance that may not grab headlines, but by doing the little…