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Tickets Still Available to The Chicks at Bridgestone Arena September 23

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The Chicks are coming to Bridgestone Arena on September 23. This is a re-scheduled show. The Chicks were to perform on Thursday, July 27th but the show was canceled, just a few hours before showtime, due to illness. MORE BRIDGESTONE NEWS All original tickets will be honored at the rescheduled performances. Wild Rivers will still support the newly rescheduled dates. Tickets available here . After nearly 14 years, The Chicks released their fifth studio album GASLIGHTER to rave reviews in July 2020 via Columbia Records. The 12-track record was co-produced by award-winning singer-songwriter, producer, and close friend of the band Jack Antonoff. Download GASLIGHTER here. Earning universal recognition as the biggest-selling U.S. female band of all time, The Chicks have sold more than 30.5 million albums and are among an elite group of artists and the only female group to achieve multiple “diamond” selling (ten million copies) releases. Counting 13 GRAMMY® Awards, six Bil...

Jack Arnold of Arnold's Kitchen Has Died

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Jack Arnold, the co-founder of Arnold’s Kitchen, has died. He was 86 years old. On the Arnold’s Kitchen Facebook page, they shared the news stating, “Jack Arnold (1937-2023), founder of Arnold’s Country Kitchen, passed away yesterday morning.” Arnold who worked for Lynn Chandler, owner of Elliston Soda Shop and Sylvan Park restaurant, purchased one of Chandler’s properties on 8th Avenue, Nashville. That would become Arnold’s Country Kitchen, a place known for its meat and three. “It might have been the best reality show in town, watching his kids grow up behind the steam table while Rose manned the register and Jack carved up heaping helpings of his trademark roast beef. If you were lucky, he might pause the line, lean past the heat lamp and tell you a ribald joke.” stated the message on Facebook. Jack Arnold is survived by his wife Rose, 9 children, and a whole mess of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arnold’s Country Kitchen closed in January 2023. htt...

Man Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run Near BNA; Exit Ramp Closes

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September 6, 2023 - Metro Nashville Police are investigating a crash involving a male pedestrian near the Nashville International Airport. Police say the man was injured on the south exit ramp for Donelson Pke from I-40 east, causing the exit ramp to close. He reported he was hit by a truck which left the scene. He was transported to Vanderbilt with serious injuries. Headed to #BNA this morning? Check your route before you leave. The 216 exit ramp from East bound I40 to Donelson is closed due to an accident. Please plan accordingly. Safe travels. ✈️ pic.twitter.com/Q8S5ZkIjH3 — Fly Nashville (@Fly_Nashville) September 6, 2023 https://dicksoncountysource.com/man-seriously-injured-in-hit-and-run-near-bna-exit-ramp-closes/?feed_id=26206&_unique_id=64f8c2944e650

Nashville Nightmare Opens this Month

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Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, the producers of world-class live events and location-based entertainment experiences, announced the highly anticipated return of Nashville’s ultimate Halloween event, the Nashville Nightmare. The season will kick off on Friday, September 15th, and will be open select nights through Saturday, November 11th. Music City’s premiere haunted house takes visitors through an unforgettable spooky experience that will have them shrieking from thrills and mayhem at every turn. “Nashville Nightmare is celebrating 13 years of fear,” said CEO & Founding Partner Chris Stafford. “With four brand new attraction themes and reimagined add-on experiences, Nashville Nightmare is sure to be the place to celebrate Halloween in Nashville this fall season.” Thrill-seekers looking to celebrate the Halloween season can expect brand new twists on fan-favorite attractions Horror High Homecoming, Vector Research: Alien Threat, Midnight Mortuary: Blood Ritual, pl...

Tanger Outlets Nashville to Host Job Fair

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The wait is over for Tanger Nashville, an open date has been set for Friday, October 27. Located just off I-24 in the Century Farms development, Tanger Nashville will bring best-in-class offerings and experiences, providing a reimagined outlet shopping destination. The open-air shopping center will offer 290,000 square feet of shopping and dining across seven retail buildings and an industry-leading community space for programming and activations. READ MORE: List of Retailers Expected to Open at Tanger Outlet Nashville Tanger Nashville will host a job fair on Tuesday, September 12 from 11 am until 6 pm at Southwest Conference Center, 2451 Atrium Way, Nashville. Positions available to interview for will include sales, merchandising, stocking, administrative, customer Service, food & beverage service, security, and housekeeping.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Tanger Outlet...

Nashville Symphony Announce Eight New Concerts

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The Nashville Symphony has recently announced eight presentations and concerts with the Orchestra showcasing a diverse range of genres: hip-hop legend Common will appear with the Nashville Symphony on Friday, October 6; pop icon and Backstreet Boy Nick Carter performs on Saturday, October 7; Simply The Best: The Music of Tina Turner, a tribute to the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” with the Nashville Symphony on Tuesday, October 17; soul icons Peabo Bryson and Jeffrey Osborne perform on Tuesday, November 21; classic hits performed by original band members and rare video recordings for John Denver: A Rocky Mountain High Celebration with the Nashville Symphony on Tuesday, November 28; Drew and Ellie Holcomb return with their annual Christmas concert on Thursday, December 21; the blockbuster hit movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest with Nashville Symphony performing the score live-to-film on Thursday, January 18 and Friday, January 19, 2024; and the one-and-only Smokey Robinson per...

Electric Root Presents 'The Sound of Black Music' at TPAC

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The hills are alive with The Sound of (Black) Music! Experience Rodgers and Hammerstein’s songs in a unique way during this one-night-only concert at Tennessee Performing Arts Center‘s Polk Theater on Oct. 13. Tickets on sale now at TPAC.org , by phone at 615-782-4040 and in person at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville. Patrons are encouraged to have tickets delivered to the TPAC Concierge App. MORE TPAC NEWS Recognized among the “Best Theater of 2021″ by The New York Times, The Sound of (Black) Music is a vibrant concert reimagining of a musical classic through a utopian, Afrofuturistic lens full of love. Cherished songs such as “Do-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” are recast through a Black roots music kaleidoscope of jazz, gospel, blues, soul, funk and Afrobeat. The Sound of (Black) Music is presented by Electric Root, a nationwide curator, producer and facilitator focused exclusively on Black roots music in the performing a...

Dream Hotel to Host a Bourbon & Dinner Event with Samples of Pappy Van Winkle

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Each year, less than 84,000 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle are released in the U.S. The bourbon’s exceptional quality and limited availability has deemed it the “holy grail” of bourbons, cherished by enthusiasts and collectors alike. On Wednesday, October 4, Dream Nashville is giving bourbon aficionados the unique opportunity to sample Pappy, and a range of other Buffalo Trace bourbons, at an exclusive “Bourbon & Dinner” event. Dream Nashville’s Chef Liron Eisenberg will join forces with Chef Josue Pena of Atlanta’s Iberian Pig to create a six-course gourmet menu for the evening, in celebration of craftsmanship, flavor and tradition. Each course will be thoughtfully curated to harmonize with the notes and nuanced flavors of a one-ounce pour of various bourbons, including a 10 and 15 year Pappy and Weller. Held in a private room of Dream Nashville, tickets for the event are limited, and can be purchased here. Dream Nashville is located at 210 4th Avenue North, Nashville....

Lukas Nelson + POTR to Perform in Nashville

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Lukas Nelson and his longtime band, POTR, will embark on a headline tour this fall including a show at The Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, November 8th. Tickets on sale now. Details can be found at www.lukasnelson.com/tour . Additionally, the official music video for “All For Winds,” a song from Nelson’s acclaimed new album, Sticks and Stones, recently debuted. Lovingly created by his brother, Micah Nelson, the video is filled with illustrations that pay tribute to the beauty and nature of Maui, where Nelson spends much of his time. Self-produced by Nelson and POTR, Sticks and Stones was released last month on 6ACE Records/Thirty Tigers and is currently top 5 on the Americana Albums charts (stream/purchase here). With the record, Nelson continues to garner success at radio as his single, “Sticks and Stones,” is currently #1 on the Alt Country chart and top 10 on the Americana Singles chart. This follows Nelson’s previous single, “More Than Friends” featuring Lainey Wilson...

Halls Chophouse Begins Saturday Lunch Service

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Halls Chophouse, voted Best New Steakhouse in the 2022 Best of Nashville Awards, has announced has launched Saturday Lunch Service every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning Saturday, September 2nd. “We’re thrilled to deliver Halls Chophouse’s delectable Saturday lunch service just in time for football season,” said Chad Ellis, General Manager of Halls Chophouse Nashville. “We’ll be rolling out our classic lunch menu items in Nashville that Halls fans know and love. And with TVs in our front bar, Bill’s Bar in the back, and all across our covered patio, we’ll be the perfect town hall gathering spot to catch a midday Saturday game.” The lunch menu will feature favorite starters like She-Crab Soup, Lowcountry Fried Green Tomatoes, Fried Calamari and more. A full assortment of Halls salads will be available. For entrees, guests can treat themselves to the famous Halls Chophouse Burger, Halls Prime Bison Nachos, Allen Brothers Steak Hot Dog, among other selections, as well as ...

Grand Ole Opry to Celebrate 98th Birthday with Special Shows

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Country music’s most famous show is set to celebrate its 98th birthday with four nights of shows celebrating Women of Country Music October 4 – 7. Opry member Lauren Alaina and CMA/ACM reigning female vocalist winner and Opry NextStage alum Lainey Wilson are among those set to kick off the week at the Wednesday Night Opry Oct. 4. Opry star Crystal Gayle will serve as spotlight artist as Opry Country Classics celebrates Queens of Country Thurs., Oct. 5. The Opry’s birthday weekend is set to include a special performance and fan Q&A event in the Opry House’s Studio A featuring fan favorites Chapel Hart saluting their female country music heroes Saturday at 1pm. The Birthday Week will conclude with CMA/ACM award-winner Sara Evans’ official Opry induction and two shows Saturday evening. THE LATEST GRAND OLE OPRY NEWS Fans are also invited to the Opry Plaza for free live music and family-friendly activities to celebrate the Opry’s birthday on Friday evening, Oct. 6, and all-...

Nearly 40 Pounds of Fentanyl-Laced Drugs, $400K, Guns Found During Nashville Drug Bust

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August 31, 2023 – A ten-month investigation begun by Murfreesboro Police and now involving the MNPD & TBI led to Thursday’s arrest of alleged major drug trafficker Brandon Ostein, 36, of Nashville. Ostein is a convicted drug felon on parole who registered with the MNPD as an ex-con last October. A search of Ostein’s Broadway apartment today resulted in the discovery of 37 pounds of fentanyl-laced cocaine, guns, shoeboxes containing approximately $400,000 cash, plastic baggies, kilogram presses and vacuum sealers. This investigation is continuing and is being led by a team of narcotics detectives and agents from the MNPD’s Specialized Investigations Division, TBI and Murfreesboro Police, with assistance from the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office. Ostein is charged with possessing fentanyl-laced cocaine for resale, gun possession by a convicted felon, and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond is set at $1,026,000. Source: Murfreesboro Police https://dicksoncou...

Blood Assurance Preparing to Assist Florida Blood Centers and Hospitals in Path of Hurricane Idalia

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 30, 2023) – As Hurricane Idalia moves across Florida’s Big Bend, Blood Assurance is preparing to assist. The blood bank is maximizing its collection efforts, and asking the public to donate whole blood and platelets in case any of its community blood centers in the storm’s path are in need. “Blood Assurance has depended on other blood centers when our communities have suffered a natural disaster,” said Blood Assurance CEO, J.B. Gaskins. “We have a moral obligation to help when we can.” If Blood Assurance is asked to help, it will impact the supply for the nonprofit’s own service area. “That’s why it’s so vital to donate now,” according to Gaskins. “We need to make sure our shelves are fully stocked with blood units.” Individuals who donate through the end of the month will receive a vintage Blood Assurance item, such as a t-shirt, coffee mug, or tote bag, while supplies last. To be eligible to donate, you must be at least 17 years old (16 year...

Nashville International Airport Expects High Passenger Volume for Labor Day Travel

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Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) is preparing for a surge of over 300,000 travelers passing through TSA checkpoints surrounding the Labor Day Holiday. In particular, Sunday, September 10, is projected to be the peak travel day, with more than 40,000 passengers through security. Travelers are urged to follow the below tips for a seamless travel journey: Pack smart. Familiarize yourself with  packing do’s and don’ts before you arrive at the airport. Check the status of your flight before arriving at BNA. We are advising passengers to check the status of their flight before coming to the airport. Arrive early. Give yourself plenty of time to park, check-in, and get to your gate. Due to construction, there may be changes to the terminal you are not familiar with. Check flynashville.com for details. Allow extra time for parking. Heavier passenger volume means more people are parking and those areas will be busy. BNA has six parking options to choose from....

List of Retailers Expected to Open at Tanger Outlet Nashville

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Tanger® Outlets Nashville announced it will open on October 27th in Antioch at 4060 Cane Ridge Pkwy. Located just off I-24 in the Century Farms development, the open-air shopping center will offer 290,000 square feet of shopping and dining across seven retail buildings and an industry-leading community space for programming and activations. Tanger Nashville will be the company’s third center to serve Tennessee-area markets, alongside centers covering the Sevierville and Memphis communities. Several retailers have been announced. Here is a list of retailers expected to open. More stores will be announced in the future. Prince’s Hot Chicken Shake Shack TailGate Brewery Crumbl Cookies Red Bicycle Coffee Eggspectation  Ariat Joe’s Jeans Neighborhood Goods Summersalt Roller Rabbit Robert Graham UGG Huk Ulta Beauty Coach Michael Kors Vera Bradley Fossil Sunglass Hut Oakley ...

Nashville’s Weekly Most Wanted as of August 29, 2023

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Here is the latest Top 10 most wanted in Nashville as of August 29, 2023, provided by Metro Criminal Warrants Division . Anyone with information regarding these subjects, please notify the MNPD by calling 615-862-8600 or by calling Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Chadwick Wells DOB: 11/7/1998 Wanted for GRAND JURY INDICTMENT: 1st Degree Murder-Premeditated x2, 1st Degree Murder-Felony x2 Last seen in North Nashville Keondre Wells DOB: 10/17/2001 Wanted for GRAND JURY INDICTMENT: 1st Degree Murder-Premeditated x2, 1st Degree Murder-Felony x2 Last seen in North Nashville De’tynn Q. Smith DOB: 10/13/2003 Wanted for Murder: 1st degree-Premeditated, Attempted Murder-1st degree-Premeditated, Aggravated Robbery, Weapon-Dangerous Felony Last seen unknown Tyrone D. Walker DOB: 4/19/1994 Wanted for Grand Jury Indictment: 1st Degree Murder-Premeditated, Weapon-Felon in Possession, Probation Violation-Felony, Failure to Appear x4 Last seen unknown Perry D. Re...

Morgan Wallen May Be the Next Celebrity to Open a Bar in Downtown Nashville

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Morgan Wallen could be the next country artist to have his own spot in downtown Nashville, reports Nashville Business Journal. The country artist bar is suspected to be located at 107 4th Avenue North just behind Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row. TC Restaurant Group bought the parking lot in May of 2022 for $10 million. Metro Planning showed the new construction would consist of a six-story building with live music, a bar, and a gift shop. On Broadway, several celebrity bars have opened in recent years- TC Restaurant Group has partnered with country artists like Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, FGL House, and Miranda Lambert to open bars in Nashville. Morgan Wallen is currently out on tour. Just recently, he surprised fans when he performed in Ohio without his famous mullet. He told the crowd he was tired of the long hair and shaved it off. The “Last Night” singer, along with Major League Baseball, recently donated $500,000 to the Parkwood Community Club, for the revitalization ...

The Rutledge Brings Napa to Nashville with its Wine Dinner Series

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 23, 2023 - The Rutledge , Nashville's premier dining destination renowned for its southern hospitality and modern architecture , is thrilled to announce the launch of an unparalleled gastronomic experience – The Rutledge’s Wine Dinner Series . With an unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of Nashville’s wine experiences, The Rutledge has partnered with esteemed Napa wineries to curate an unforgettable experience that marries the essence of their wines with the culinary craftsmanship of the restaurant's modern American grill offerings. Throughout the course of the evening, winery representatives provide an upbeat wine education experience that is one of a kind. The Rutledge is thrilled to announce its next Wine Dinner Series event with Elusa Winery on Friday, September 22nd . Elusa Winery is located at Four Seasons Napa Valley in Calistoga . The Rutledge’s specially crafted culinary offerings for the event include pressed ahi tuna s...

Woman Killed by Wrong Way Driver on I-65 North Identified

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August 27, 2023 - A 2:45 a.m. head-on crash involving a vehicle traveling the wrong way on I-65 north just prior to the Briley Parkway/Dickerson Pike exits fatally injured a 24-year-old Greenbrier woman. She is identified as Madeline Rutledge, 24. The investigation shows that Rutledge was traveling north on I-65 in a Hyundai Elantra when a Chevrolet Equinox traveling the wrong way collided with the Elantra head-on. Rutledge died shortly after arriving at Skyline Medical Center. The driver of the Equinox, Shakiyla Smith, 26, of Antioch, was critically injured and remains hospitalized. Charges against her are pending the completion of the investigation. There was no evidence of impairment at the scene. Source: Metro Police https://dicksoncountysource.com/woman-killed-by-wrong-way-driver-on-i-65-north-identified/?feed_id=25720&_unique_id=64ed120545b4f

Country Music Hall of Fame Opens Patty Loveless Exhibit

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The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition, Patty Loveless: No Trouble with the Truth. The exhibit explores the life and career of Country Music Hall of Fame member-elect Patty Loveless — tracing her story, from a musical prodigy to a Grammy award-winning country music star who carries forward the sounds of her Appalachian roots. The exhibit, which will be open from Aug. 23 through October 2024, is included with museum admission. The exhibit includes stage wear, tour memorabilia, manuscripts, set lists, instruments, photographs, videos, posters, advertising pamphlets and more. The official exhibit playlist is now available here. Loveless achieved thirty-one Top Twenty hits by 2003, including five #1s. Her foray into bluegrass on her acclaimed 2001 album, Mountain Soul, featured the enduring song “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive.” As Loveless became a veteran artist, she continued to focus her recordings on works by songwriters she...