NASHVILLE, Tenn. — West Nashville welcomed a new large-scale Asian dining destination Monday as Nashville Korean BBQ & Hot Pot officially opened following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Spanning 13,800 square feet, the restaurant is among the largest Korean barbecue and hot pot venues in the Nashville area, marking a significant addition to the city’s growing international dining scene. Metro Council members Brenda Gadd, Thom Druffel, and Terry Vo, along with community representatives and guests, attended the opening to celebrate the launch. The opening ceremony featured a ribbon cutting, a live performance by Juree Lim, and traditional lion dance performances presented by the Chinese Arts Alliance of Nashville, symbolizing prosperity…
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With her signature blend of artistry, faith, and authenticity, independent filmmaker and producer Sonya Jenkins continues to evolve and inspire through her creative journey. At the close of 2025, Jenkins was recognized as one of RESURGENCE “100 Most Influential Leaders to Watch,” an honor presented by Global Women Wealth Warriors (GW3) during their prestigious Red Dress Gala at Atlanta City Hall. The recognition was accompanied by an official GW3 Commendation acknowledged by Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp and GW3 Founder and CEO, Dr. Renee Knorr — highlighting Jenkins’ growing influence and commitment to purpose-driven creativity. To kick off the new…
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hankook Tire today announced the opening of the Hankook Tire Clinic Powered by Evernorth, a new onsite health center at its Clarksville, Tenn. manufacturing plant that will provide convenient, affordable care to employees and their families. The opening of the clinic follows a grand opening celebration on Jan. 5, hosted by Hankook and featuring executives from Hankook, Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services; a ribbon-cutting ceremony; and clinic tours for employees and guests. Representatives from Hankook Tire, Evernorth Health Services, Montgomery County, and Clarksville Industrial Development participate in a grand opening ceremony for the Hankook Tire Clinic…
Register of Deeds Karen Johnson has partnered with the TN Department of Safety and Homeland security for an event Jan. 6 where the community can obtain REAL IDs. Space is limited and sign-ups are required. Beginning February 1, 2026, travelers will be required to pay a $45 fee without a REAL ID or other acceptable ID like a passport. Sign up for this event Customers can also take advantage of free parking when coming to get REAL IDs. Please visit nashville.gov/rod and scroll down to Complimentary Parking for additional details. For questions regarding the upcoming event, please call 615-862-6790. Event Information Tuesday,…
In 2025, Nashville’s focus on improving schools, delivering quality services, and maintaining a safe, affordable, welcoming city resulted in improvements across the city and positioned Nashville for more success in 2026. “In metric after metric, Nashville is doing better than it was a year ago, and we’ve seen important progress in our shared priorities,” said Mayor Freddie O’Connell. “Crime is down. GDP is up. Unemployment is down, and school performance is up. The East Bank is coming alive. Choose How You Move is altering how we move around, and now, Second Avenue is back.” “It’s each Nashvillian that make this…
NASHVILLE, TN – Mayor Freddie O’Connell and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) are announcing improved signal technology at a total of 36 intersections along Lebanon Pike. The Lebanon Pike Smart Signal Project aims to improve efficiency and travel time reliability along one of Nashville’s busiest roads with the use of smarter traffic signals that are programmed to select from a menu of signal timings based on traffic conditions. The project is the first of its kind in Nashville and kicks off major investment in modernizing signal technology with a goal of giving Nashvillians a better experience…
Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Supreme Court recently issued an opinion in Gary Wygant, et al. v. Bill Lee, Governor, et al., rejecting state constitutional challenges to Tennessee’s redistricting statutes for the state House and Senate. In February 2022, following the 2020 census, the General Assembly enacted statutes redrawing the voting districts for the state House and Senate. Tennessee voters sued state officials claiming that the House and Senate maps violated the Tennessee Constitution. Gary Wygant, a Gibson County voter, claimed that the House map violated Article II, Section 5 of the Tennessee Constitution by splitting Gibson County into two…
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…
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…