More than a uniform: WWII soldier’s story finds new life in Hendersonville
A piece of American history was donated to a Hendersonville thrift store.
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You can see the history of PEZ as it celebrates 100 years
ORANGE, Conn. ( InvestigateTV ) - For 100 years, tiny candy bricks have been hiding inside some of the most famous faces in American history. PEZ, the iconic candy, is made and packaged at the company’s factory in Connecticut, the only PEZ manufacturing facility in the United Sta...
What are the most common jobs in Greater Nashville? 15 jobs with the biggest footprint
Nashville’s workforce spans warehouse aisles, restaurant counters, hospital floors, shop floors and office desks. We broke down the statistics of the most commo...
President Trump, TN, local leaders encouraged over $6.6B investment into Clarksville zinc plant
City and state leaders have voiced similar support, citing economic investment, job retention and the impact on the nationwide supply chain.
Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate jobs over AI shift
What This Story Is About Kroger is eliminating 3,000 corporate positions over three years and will not rehire for them as it adopts AI. Why It Matters The cuts reflect a broader trend of AI replacing jobs, which has already affected more than 1.5 million workers this year, accord...
How to find real deals at outlet malls, according to an expert
( InvestigateTV ) — Outlet malls can still offer real savings, but only for shoppers who know certain tricks, according to Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs. James said outlet malls are skilled at creating the appearance of a great deal . “You see these huge signs everywhe...
TailGate Brewery Purchases Yazoo Brewing Company’s Madison Facility
Yazoo beer will continue to be brewed after new ownership takes over production
$31k+ in rare Pokemon & Magic cards stolen from Nashville gaming shop
Most burglars head straight for the till, but the pair that smashed into a Nashville gaming shop had their sights set on a much more lucrative target.
Video shows man struck by ICE vehicle in Houston
New surveillance video shows an ICE vehicle striking a man on a Houston-area street Saturday. Video shows a white pickup truck stop before two men jump out and take off running in what ICE says was a vehicle stop. One man, now identified as Miguel Parra-Hernandez, is seen running...
Nearly a third of Americans admit to shoplifting, survey finds
( InvestigateTV ) — As prices climb, more Americans say they are willing to risk a criminal record to cover basic necessities. A new LendingTree survey of 2,000 Americans found 30% admit to shoplifting, up from 23% just a couple of years ago. Most respondents who shoplifted blame...
President Trump's visit to Clarksville draws crowds: key points from his speech
President Donald Trump used a Saturday rally in Clarksville to make a sweeping economic promise, defend his policy record.
'Irreparable financial damage' due to tax mix-up forces Murfreesboro indoor playground to close
A Murfreesboro indoor playground is preparing to close its doors months after a state tax mix-up left the small business without thousands of dollars, triggering what its owner describes as a financial crisis it could not recover from....
Stetson looks back at how the cowboy hat helped shape America
GARLAND, Texas (Gray DC) - As America continues to celebrate its 250th birthday, the company behind the modern cowboy hat is reflecting back on how it helped shape the country into what it is today. “I think Stetson played a pretty vital role over the period of its history,” said...
Midstate shoppers stock up on pantry staples ahead of storms brought on by Hurricane Isaias
What This Story Is About Shoppers made Friday-night grocery runs to get essentials before the incoming stormy weather that’s expected to impact Middle Tennessee this weekend as a result of Hurricane Isaias. Why It Matters Some shoppers said the winter ice storm’s long-lasting pow...
Federal judge unseals key documents from search of Tennessee congressman
A federal judge has unsealed a pair of FBI affidavits that were used in 2024 to justify searches of Tennessee Congressman Andy Ogles' email and cell phone as part of a now-abandoned criminal investigation. The documents, released as a result of motions filed by NewsChannel 5's pa...
Tennessee electric company sending crews to Alabama as Hurricane Isaias approaches landfall
What This Story Is About Middle Tennessee Electric is sending crews south as the Gulf Coast states are preparing for potentially harsh conditions as Hurricane Isaias, now a Category 3 storm, approaches landfall. Why It Matters Widespread flooding and the possibility of tornadoes ...
DPR Construction hosts cornhole tournament, community day to raise money for Girls Inc. in Nashville
DPR Construction is hosting a cornhole tournament and community day Friday at their OES Warehouse near the Bordeaux area in Nashville to benefit Girls Inc. The company has raised over $40,000 for Girls Inc. and will present a check at Friday's event. WATCH: DPR Construction raise...
86-year-old volunteer repairs electronics for a good cause
HANOVER, Va. ( Aging Untold ) — An 86-year-old volunteer in Virginia is helping Habitat for Humanity by taking apart donated electronics and appliances for recycling. Marshall Johnson helps keep the recycling program running at the Hanover and King William Habitat for Humanity st...
GMN's Dining Dash for Oct. 9, 2026
Each week Good Morning Nashville features health inspection scores from restaurants across Middle Tennessee.
Senior discounts: Where to find them and why you should ask
( Aging Untold ) — Senior discounts show up almost everywhere, from museums to hardware stores to prescription drugs, but many older adults hesitate to ask for them. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down where these discounts hide, how to think about accepting them and why a...
‘They love it’: Sheep hired to eat your poison ivy
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A new Kentucky business, Lamb Mowers, uses sheep as a quiet, gas-free alternative to traditional lawn care. Homeowner Honi Goldman hired the flock to clear weeds, crabgrass, poison ivy, and kudzu from her yard. V isits run $195–$295, serving Louisville, Lex...
Nashville business owner sells building over rising property tax bill, warns others could face the same
Nashville business owner Christian Paro says soaring commercial property taxes forced him to sell one building to help pay the tax bill on another and he's warning other local businesses that they could soon face the same pressure. Paro is also helping fellow property owners navi...
‘Felt like God told me’: 18-year-old goes viral for giving older stranger the shoes off his feet
MARICOPA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A young man in Arizona is being recognized for his kindness and caring good deed that was caught on camera, unbeknownst to him. Jordan Hope, 18, didn’t know anyone was watching when he pulled over to help a stranger outside a Maricopa storefro...
Surplus into supply: How a restaurant's extra food is helping feed Nashville neighbors in need
600,000 meals. That's how many meals the Nashville Rescue Mission expects to serve this year. As families face rising costs for basic needs like housing and food, the need in Middle Tennessee is only growing. Thankfully, there are partnerships that make feeding our neighbors in n...
Nashville guitar workshop pairs amateurs with music icons
What This Story Is About A first-of-its-kind, four-day guitar workshop called “Trapped in Nashville” is pairing 36 selected amateur musicians with famous musicians for hands-on instruction. Why It Matters Event organizers said they want to change how people experience Nashville’s...
‘We are absolutely in a crisis’: The fight to provide access to food in the South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( InvestigateTV ) - In communities across the country, more families are getting pushed farther away from fresh, affordable food. The USDA calls it “low access.” It’s when a significant share of a neighborhood lives far away from a grocery store. The agency estimat...
Personal loan debt hits a 20-year high as more Americans borrow to pay bills
David Merowitz said he racked up thousands of dollars in debt after losing his job during the pandemic. To dig himself out, he took out personal loans, including one to help cover credit card bills. "At the time, I was struggling as a father and as a business owner and with the e...
Demos’ and Puckett’s (tie)
Demos’ and Puckett’s tied for Best Restaurant in Rutherford County in the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Best of Nashville Readers’ Poll, followed by Toot’s.
Street Theatre Company’s 'The View UpStairs'
Street Theatre Company’s 'The View UpStairs' is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Musical Theater Programming for Pride Month in Nashville for balancing humor, heartache and powerhouse vocals....
Big Fella
Big Fella is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Juneteenth Ambassador in Nashville for using his outsized charisma to make Juneteenth the business of every self-respecting Nashvillian....
Nashville Ballet
Nashville Ballet is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best 40th Anniversary Season in Nashville for treating audiences to a mix of classical and contemporary works and highlighting the company’s unique strengths....
Ricky Rogers
Ricky Rogers is the Nashville Scene’s 2026 Writers’ Choice for Best Archivist in Nashville for his work to restore and curate local history records.
Federal judge dismisses DC BLOX's lawsuit over proposed Nashville data center, company has 21 days to amend
A federal judge has dismissed all nine claims brought by DC BLOX in its lawsuit against Metro Nashville over the company's proposed data center development near the Nashville Zoo, dealing a significant setback to the project. U.S. District Judge Eli Richardson, of the Middle Dist...
No environmental challenges reported thus far in Music City Loop construction
The company announced the Prufrock-MB3 will launch in late October, followed by the Prufrock-MB4, which is currently being built.
Federal Judge Dismisses DC BLOX Lawsuit Against Metro
Scathing court opinion contends tech company does not have legal backing for its claims
Chick-fil-A has no plans to add AI to its drive-thru ordering service despite other rivals doing so
ATLANTA (Gray News) - Chick-fil-A leadership says customers can continue to expect to be served by its team members at restaurant locations and not artificial intelligence. Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy recently shared in a CNBC interview that it’s not pursuing AI voice ordering i...
Federal judge dismisses DC Blox lawsuit over data center regulations, moratorium
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by tech company DC Blox over Metro Nashville's data center moratorium.
Critic's Pick: Video Store Day
Oct. 17, 10 a.m. at Danger Zone Video & 11 a.m. at Yazoo Taproom
Critic's Pick — Little Blue Theatre Company: 'Love That Dog'
Oct. 9-18 at Centennial Black Box Theater
Critic's Pick — Street Theatre: 'Silence! The Musical'
Oct. 9-24 at The Barbershop Theater
'It's a superpower': Latina CEO is the safety force behind Nashville's new Nissan Stadium
Ruth Cante is keeping more than 2,000 construction workers safe at Nashville's new Nissan Stadium and she's doing it in two languages. Cante, founder and CEO of The C&F Company, helps train workers and communicate critical safety information in English and Spanish at the stadium ...
Study links rural renewable projects to economic gains
A new University of Missouri study has compared rural counties with renewable power plants to those without and found those with wind projects saw economic output, or GDP, increase about 7%. Counties with solar projects saw employment and wages increase by 10% to 20% in the utili...
A push to train and hire more women in the auto repair industry
LAS VEGAS ( InvestigateTV ) — Most auto repair shops are staffed almost entirely by men, according to federal labor data . A February 2026 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found about 1.8% of mechanics are women. Federal data predicts about 70,000 job openings in the fi...
Lawsuit questions how TDOT picked company for $9 billion I-24 Choice Lanes project
What This Story Is About A company that bid on the I-24 Choice Lanes project has sued TDOT, claiming the agency is withholding public records about the contract awarded to DriveTN. Why It Matters The lawsuit could determine how much the public learns about a 50-year, $9.2 billion...
Jack in the Box location accused of soaking customers with anti-loitering sprinkler system
Customers at a San Diego location of a Jack in the Box fast-food restaurant say they are being drenched without warning by sprinklers mounted on the building as an anti-loitering measure. A reporter with the Scripps News Group station in San Diego witnessed the sprinklers turning...
Major retailers to open at growing development in Cookeville. Here’s what to know
What This Story Is About Home Depot and Target are preparing to open new stores at The Willows development off South Willow Avenue in Cookeville. Why It Matters The openings bring two major retailers to the growing commercial development. What Happens Next Home Depot will hold a ...
Trump to announce $6.6 billion submarine manufacturing project in Maryland
President Donald Trump is expected to announce a new multi-billion-dollar investment to build a manufacturing facility for components for submarines in Baltimore on Tuesday. The announcement comes as the president has sought to tout manufacturing and investments, in his broader e...
Father and son keep guitar-making legacy going together
HOLLANDTOWN, Wis. ( Aging Untold ) — Bruce Petros has been building stringed instruments for 52 years, turning a small woodworking shop into the business Petros Guitars. “We’re trying to have lasting, lasting beauty in the instrument,” Petros said. From a $15 kit to a career Petr...
Company managing Dolly Parton's interests responds to nephew's request for hearing delay
The battle over Dolly Parton's estate continues between her nephew and the company managing her business interests. She's Alive LLC claims Bryan Seaver threatened employees, business partners, and the country music icon's brand. Now the question is whether the two will meet in co...
Original Captain D's location closes in Donelson
The location of the original Captain D's restaurant in Donelson has closed its doors.
East Nashville business owner sells property to cover soaring tax bill
A business owner says rising property taxes are forcing him to sell off one property just to cover the tax bill for his others.
A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights
The Supreme Court's new term begins Monday with cases on climate change, religious rights and President Donald Trumps crackdown on immigration high on the agenda. Heres a look at what's in store: Climate change The high court is starting its term with a major climate change case....
Third Boring Company Tunneling Machine Launch Set for Late October
Music City Loop construction progresses, Boring Company says in latest blog post
Here are where Spirit Christmas stores will open in the United States this holiday season
(Gray News) - Spirit Halloween is once again venturing into the most wonderful time of year with Spirit Christmas returning. In addition to finding holiday apparel, licensed items, Christmas decorations, and some creepy Christmas items, the chain will also give shoppers the chanc...
Nashville Symphony lifeline: Oracle announces $10M partnership
The Nashville Symphony's season is reinstated due to a generous new partnership.Oracle announced on Sunday that the company is investing $10 million and creatin...