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Nashville shelter prepares for rise in returning vets
As residents of the Volunteer State, our history is one of respect and honor for those who have volunteered to serve and defend our nation.
Mtsu Poll: 'Partisan Profiles' detail traits of state's Dems, Republicans
The MTSU Poll's newly released 'Spring 2012 Partisan Profiles' reveal which demographic traits tend to distinguish Tennessee's Republicans, Democrats and independents from each other as the state's primary and general elections approach.
Tennesseans who don't pay court costs could lose driver's license
As a child of the '80s, I admit to feeling more than a little nostalgia for big hair, leg warmers... Imagine my surprise as I pulled up to Kelly and Dean Wegner's Brentwood home and saw a dinosaur in... The Davidson County Criminal Court Clerk's Office estimates that some $40 million to $50 million in court fines are assessed each year.
He was a native of Davidson County and was preceded in death by his parents, Walter B. Pegram, Sr.
Business Briefcase: Penny's Closet hosting Valentine's event
From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., customers can browse holiday displays throughout the store and enjoy delectable sweets from a chocolate fountain.
Davidson County building permits
Renovations at Opry Mills Mall for Kelly's Cajun Grill , Claire's , Sunglass Warehouse , Yankee Candle, Uniform Destination, Jones New York, Master Cuts, Reebok, Steve Madden, Crocs, Hot Topic, GNC; rehab suite 100 in building C at 2002 Richard Jones Road for Kohana Japanese Restaurant ; make repairs and reroof building for Indian Springs picnic ... (more)
Davidson County weekend traffic
2. Shirley Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues south; Franklin Street from Fourth to Fifth avenues south; Fifth Avenue South from Peabody Street to Demonbreun Street; and Sixth Avenue South from Peabody to Shirley streets are closed for the Korean Veterans Boulevard extension.
Retired Nashville police officer dies after fall from ladder
Metro Police officers spent hours Thursday on Springfield Highway in Northern Davidson County investigating the death of one of their own, former Sgt.
Advocates push for funding after TN budget endangers aid programs
A grassroots push may have worked for thousands of families in Tennessee, and a call for cuts almost meant the end for the state's Family Support program.
Piedmont plans gas pipeline across southern Davidson County
The new line will cut a swath across Radnor Lake State Natural Area and some of the most expensive residential areas in the county, including the Forest Hills and Oak Hill communities.
Luke Boyd's Gray on Grey: There ought to be a law
The late humorist Will Rogers, who got much of his material straight from the newspapers sometimes would walk out on stage, unfold a paper, and say, "There's not much humor in the paper today.
Jury finds Nashville man guilty of killing girlfriend and her cousin
A Davidson County jury convicted a Nashville man of two counts of first degree premeditated murder, one count of attempted first degree murder and one count of employing a firearm Wednesday in connection with the deaths of his girlfriend and her cousin more than a year and a half ago.
Vanderbilt appealing its place among delinquent Metro taxpayers
Vanderbilt shows up on Davidson County's list of delinquent taxpayers, but the university is appealing, saying it should be exempt from paying.
Democrats raise questions about judicial candidate Jack Byrd's past votes for Republicans
Jack Byrd, a candidate in the Democratic primary for a Davidson County General Sessions Court judgeship, is facing questions about voting in several Republican primaries in the past 10 years.
Holy Rosary eighth-grader takes spelling bee trophy
Alyssa Reina Rentuza of Holy Rosary Academy smiles as she spells her final word in the Davidson County spelling bee Tuesday, Feb.
State Rep. Curry Todd's DUI, weapons case sent to grand jury
State Rep. Curry Todd waived a preliminary hearing in Davidson County General Sessions Court Tuesday on DUI and weapons charges.
Legislation could limit judges' power
A Tennessee representative is pushing for reforms to the system that is meant to protect vulnerable citizens, but often leaves them destitute and homeless instead.
Brentwood Woman's Club celebrates 38 years of community service
The GFWC Brentwood Woman's Club is celebrating their 38th year of community service in the Brentwood area.
Nashville area crime report 02/06/2012
A jury has convicted a man of trying to adduct a child from a restaurant in Hermitage nearly two years ago, according to the Office of the Davidson County District Attorney.
Davidson County Briefs: GJCC offers gardening class
The Gordon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Blvd., will hold a 'Community Gardening, Urban Agriculture and Food Deserts' class from noon to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in the newly dedicated Stacy Leigh Kraft Community Garden on campus.
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