Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Tennessee tourism generated a record $30.6 billion in direct visitor spending and saw 144 million visitors to the state in 2023, according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Tennessee’s direct visitor spending increased 6.2% in 2023. This follows two consecutive years of double-digit growth, driving Tennessee to a 125% recovery over 2019 pre-pandemic levels. “When tourism grows, Tennessee reaps the benefit with increased sales tax revenue,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “Tourism boosts local economies, supports businesses and jobs, funds public services and creates a better quality of life…
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The MNPD strongly encourages Nashvillians to lock their automobile doors, secure any valuables – especially guns, and remove the keys. So far this year, 486 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville, 22 were taken from autos just last week. The total number of guns stolen this year in Davidson County is 683, which means that 71% of guns stolen so far in 2024 have been taken from automobiles. Last year at this same time, 725 guns had been stolen from vehicles, a 32% decrease so far this year. MNPD’s special initiative to combat car theft and related crimes, begun…
Nashville, Tenn- The Tennessee Supreme Court recently held that, when a trial judge misunderstands his role as “thirteenth juror” in a civil case, appellate courts should send the case back to the trial judge to review the case instead of automatically requiring the parties to go through a new trial. Under what is called the “thirteenth juror” rule, the trial judge independently reviews the evidence and, acting as a kind of “thirteenth juror,” decides whether he agrees with the verdict of the twelve jurors. If he disagrees, the parties must re-try the case. The case involves two men, Charles Walker…
With a campaign theme of “Fight Like a Mom,” Hermitage parent Shaundelle Brooks isholding a canvass launch and rally at 2:30 p.m. Saturday (July 20) at Hermitage Park,4000 Dodson Chapel Road. She is running for the open seat in State House District 60,which is on the August 2 Democratic Primary ballot. Early voting is currently underway. The mother of four was thrust into the public light when her son, Akilah DaSilva waskilled in the 2018 Waffle House mass shooting at the Antioch Waffle House. Shechanneled her grief into activism across the nation for laws that would prevent tragedieslike the one…
The Nashville Davidson County Register of Deeds Office reports that its electronicrecording of documents has been halted by the global tech outage that has shut downairports, banks, and other institutions. Register of Deeds Karen Johnson announced thisafternoon that the office is closing at 2:30 p.m. today. Microsoft says a fix of the underlying issue with its Windows operating system has beendeployed, but many users are not yet operational. The Register of Deeds Office hasbeen unable to record deeds and other documents, and customers have been unable toaccess the e-recording system online. “We are working with Metro IT and our partners…
By Chelsea Jones MIAMI, FL — The Miami Dade Bar Association, the largest lawyer network for Miami-Dade County, has elected its first Black woman as president. Attorney Charise Morgan holds many titles, but her latest is historic. Morgan is the newest president of the Miami-Dade bar. She’s the first Black woman to be elected to this role in the association’s 108-year history. “It’s an opportunity for the bar to reflect the diversity of the community that is Miami-Dade County,” she said. Morgan is a graduate of Mercer University School of Law and currently works as staff legal counsel for Zurich…
By Forrest Sanders MURFREESBORO, TN (WTVF) — A Murfreesboro man tells us he was called upon to help others. He didn’t see any better way to start than right on his front porch. That man tells us he’s getting his work going again, and he needs your help. “This is my office here,” Dwight Ogleton laughed, sitting in the shade in front of his home. Dwight said he’s got all he needs from this spot; there’s a drink, his Bible, footballs for his grandson, and a fly swat. “Flies, they’re bold sometimes,” he laughed. It’s from this place, Dwight waits…
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Homeownership has long been a reliable and valuable investment for many Americans. The Black homeownership rate in the U.S., however, stands at just 44% – the lowest among all racial groups according to the National Association of Realtors. [or use this data: In 2023, the rate of Latino homebuyers reached 49.5 percent, according to the latest data by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).] A lack of access to credit, a lack of understanding about the homebuying process, and coming up with the upfront cash needed for a down payment and closing…
NASHVILLE, TN — As part of the Biden administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, the Federal Transit Administration announced a $10 million grant for Nashville that will allow the city to make improvements at Donelson Station. The improvements could include an expanded rail platform, a park and ride lot, and a transit center. The funds come from the 2024 Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program. Mayor Freddie O’Connell shared the following on the award: “On the heels of cutting the ribbon at the new Donelson library, this $10 million grant gives us an opportunity to reinvent Donelson Station to make it…
NASHVILLE, TN — Approximately 4,000-day campers this summer are receiving healthy breakfast and snacks thanks to a generous grant awarded by BJ’s Charitable Foundation. The Foundation gifted the Y’s Camp Widjiwagan $26,000 to fully underwrite adding a light breakfast for bus-riding day campers and to supplement the afternoon snack for all day campers. These snacks ensure children are well-fed and energized when they arrive at camp and refueled before they head home each day. “The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is grateful for BJ’s Charitable Foundation’s interest in our work and the generous gift they have provided to help ensure our…