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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.
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.
City Breaks Ground on New Fire Station for Growing West Side
Clarksville officials broke ground on a new fire station meant to keep pace with rapid growth on the city's west side.
School Board Approves Plan for Third New Elementary School by 2028
Rutherford County's school board signed off on plans for a third new elementary campus to handle enrollment growth.