Metro Council Approves $2.9B Budget With Raises for Teachers, First Responders
Nashville's Metro Council signed off on a new city budget that includes pay increases for teachers and first responders.
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City, county, and statewide news from across Tennessee.
Metro Council Approves $2.9B Budget With Raises for Teachers, First Responders
Nashville's Metro Council signed off on a new city budget that includes pay increases for teachers and first responders.
City Unveils $40M Plan to Repave 200 Miles of Residential Streets
Memphis is rolling out a multi-year paving plan aimed at the city's most worn residential roads.
New South Knoxville Library Branch Opens After Two-Year Delay
Knoxville's newest library branch finally opened its doors after construction setbacks pushed the project past schedule.
Walnut Street Bridge to Close Six Weeks for Structural Repairs
Chattanooga's iconic pedestrian bridge will shut down temporarily for a round of structural repair work.
Nail & Beauty
Salons, spas, and beauty trends from the Volunteer State.
Magnolia Nails & Spa Debuts Music Row-Inspired Chrome Collection
A Nashville salon has launched a new chrome polish collection inspired by Music Row.
Bluff City Beauty Bar Celebrates 10 Years With Free Manicure Day
A Memphis beauty bar marked its tenth anniversary by offering free manicures to the community.
The Polished Peony Adds Bridal Beauty Suite Ahead of Wedding Season
A Knoxville salon opened a dedicated bridal suite as wedding season ramps up.
Smyrna Customer Describes Toe Infection After Gel Pedicure in Google Review
A one-star Google review for Nails Avenue in Smyrna describes a customer's account of a toe infection following a gel pedicure; the salon has not issued a public response.
Finance & Business
Local economy, small business, and market news.
Cumberland Valley Bank Reports Record Small-Business Lending
A Nashville-based bank reported record levels of small-business lending in the second quarter.
Bluff City Ventures Raises $12M Fund for Black-Owned Startups
A Memphis investment firm closed a new fund dedicated to supporting Black-owned startups.
Volunteer Ridge Capital Opens New Office to Serve East Tennessee
An investment firm is expanding into East Tennessee with a new Knoxville office.
Iron Horse Brewing Co. Expands Distribution to Three New States
A Chattanooga brewery announced expanded distribution beyond Tennessee's borders.
Travel & Tourism
Where to go and what to do across Tennessee.
Broadway Honky-Tonks Extend Weekday Hours for Summer Crowds
Nashville's Broadway honky-tonks are staying open later on weeknights to handle summer visitor traffic.
Beale Street Braces for Record Turnout at Music Festival
Memphis's Beale Street is preparing for what could be a record crowd at its annual music festival.
World's Fair Park Adds New Splash Pad Ahead of Summer
Knoxville's World's Fair Park unveiled a new splash pad for the summer season.
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway Completes Restoration
Chattanooga's historic Lookout Mountain incline railway has reopened after a lengthy restoration.
Community
Festivals, fundraisers, and neighborhood stories.
East Nashville Hosts Neighborhood-Wide Porch Concert Series
Neighbors in East Nashville are hosting a summer-long series of porch concerts.
Binghampton Food Pantry Marks One Millionth Meal Distributed
A Memphis food pantry celebrated a major milestone in meals distributed to families in need.
Old City Block Party Raises Funds for Youth Arts Program
Knoxville's Old City hosted a block party to benefit a local youth arts program.
North Chattanooga Riverside Cleanup Draws 300 Volunteers
Volunteers turned out in force for a riverside cleanup event in North Chattanooga.