Tennessee Forest Festival Week: Canning Contest Winners, a Barrel Race and a 5K in Bolivar
Hardeman County's long-running festival features a canning contest for adults and juniors, a 7U Hotwheels Barrel Race on Sept. 24 and a Forest Fun Run 5K on Sept. 26.
Local News
City, county, and statewide news from across Tennessee.
TDOT Begins Substructure Work on I-40 Bridges Over 8th Avenue in Nashville
Construction has started on the four bridges carrying I-40 over 8th Avenue, with a southbound lane closed below the interstate until fall 2027 and weekend bridge replacements planned for 2027 and 2028.
Nashville's New Pro Women's Basketball Team Is the Vibe, Set to Tip Off in 2027
The sixth franchise in the UPSHOT League will play at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gymnasium starting in May 2027, with blue-and-yellow colors drawn from the Nashville and Davidson County flag.
Chattanooga Sets Oct. 3 Grand Reopening for the Walnut Street Bridge After 18-Month Overhaul
The city says the restored pedestrian bridge between downtown and the North Shore will reopen Saturday, Oct. 3, with a ceremonial walk and a noon-to-3 p.m. celebration.
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.
Nail & Beauty
Salons, spas, and beauty trends from the Volunteer State.
Dillard's Green Hills Hosts 'Sip and Shop' With a Dior Makeup Trend Show to Benefit the Horticultural Society
The Sept. 27 morning event at The Mall at Green Hills pairs vintage designer handbags with a Dior makeup trend presentation and benefits the Horticultural Society of Middle Tennessee.
Jane Iredale Makeup Artists Preview Fall 2026 Looks at The Cosmetic Market's Nashville-Area Stores
Free appointments from Sept. 9 to 11 at the Cool Springs, Green Hills and Brentwood locations offer a first look at the brand's fall shades and a sheer SPF 40 tint.
US Beauty Award August 2026 Spotlight Honors Verified TOP Salons Across the United States
The US Beauty Award announces seven Verified TOP Salon recipients for August 2026, recognizing beauty establishments across six states for their commitment to quality, craftsmanship and client care.
US Beauty Award Unveils High-Level Jury Panel to Strengthen Independent Beauty Standards
US Beauty Award has announced its High-Level Jury Panel, bringing together specialists across artistry, hospitality, customer psychology, brand strategy and salon operations to support an independent and professional evaluation framework.
Finance & Business
Local economy, small business, and market news.
Range USA Opens Smyrna Location With 20 Lanes and 30 Jobs
The 15,000-square-foot indoor range at 8225 Tridon Drive is the company's 52nd store and second in the Nashville area, with a three-day grand opening starting Sept. 18.
Tennessee's Unemployment Rate Holds at 3.4% in August, Matching Its Lowest Level of 2026
The state labor department says employers added 1,800 jobs from July to August and 16,400 over the past year, with health care leading annual gains.
ArtiCast Jackson Plans $10.3 Million Investment and 100 Die-Casting Jobs in Madison County
Gov. Bill Lee and state economic development officials announced that the die-casting manufacturer will take over a vacant Jackson plant to make aerospace, defense and automotive components.
Nashville-Based O'Charley's Closes All Company-Owned Restaurants After 55 Years
Employees told The Tennessean that the chain's remaining corporate locations would shut at 8 p.m. on Sept. 9, including eight in Middle Tennessee, with no formal announcement from the company.
Travel & Tourism
Where to go and what to do across Tennessee.
Single-Lane Closures Planned on the Gatlinburg Spur Sept. 14–30 for Storm Repairs and Utility Work
Great Smoky Mountains National Park says drivers between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg should expect delays as crews repair storm damage and survey and relocate utilities.
Memphis' Metal Museum Opens Its New Overton Park Home With a Free Grand Opening Celebration
The 47-year-old museum moved into the former Memphis College of Art building, a 75,000-square-foot campus with galleries, a working foundry, a cafe and a sculpture garden.
Dollywood's $50 Million NightFlight Expedition Sets Aug. 19 Public Opening
The park's largest-ever attraction investment combines an indoor family coaster with a whitewater raft ride, after passholder previews from Aug. 15 to 18.
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.
Community
Festivals, fundraisers, and neighborhood stories.
Tennessee Forest Festival Week: Canning Contest Winners, a Barrel Race and a 5K in Bolivar
Hardeman County's long-running festival features a canning contest for adults and juniors, a 7U Hotwheels Barrel Race on Sept. 24 and a Forest Fun Run 5K on Sept. 26.
Charlotte Festival and Parade Set for Sept. 19 in Downtown Dickson County Seat
The free, daylong festival features 100-plus vendor booths, food trucks, live music, historic displays and train exhibits, and ties this year's celebration to the nation's 250th anniversary.
Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival Brings Wings, Contests and Fireworks to Knoxville's World's Fair Park
The one-day festival on Sunday, Sept. 6, runs from 3 to 9 p.m. with wing flavors from around the world, cooking and eating competitions, kids' activities and a pyro-musical fireworks show.
East Nashville Hosts Neighborhood-Wide Porch Concert Series
Neighbors in East Nashville are hosting a summer-long series of porch concerts.