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Ted Raad turned his wife's frustrating experience with an influencer agency into an $80 million business with nearly 100 employees. He started with just a laptop and internet connection in 2019.
Radnor Lake State Park in Nashville is turning storm damage into a community comeback story. Volunteers are now signing up to help restore the beloved natural area after last month's devastating ice storm.
A federal judge ruled that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported to El Salvador last year, cannot be detained again by immigration authorities. The decision marks a major victory for due process after his case exposed serious problems in deportation procedures.
When Nashville firefighters responded to reports of whimpering under an apartment building, they expected to find one dog. Instead, they discovered eight chunky, lovable puppies trapped in a crawl space and brought them all to safety.
When an ice storm destroyed a plant shop's entire inventory, the educators whose classrooms she'd donated to for years showed up to help her start over. Their kindness sparked a wave of community support that raised $60,000.
After a devastating winter ice storm, Nashville is mobilizing hundreds of volunteers to help clear debris and restore their city. The mayor's call for help shows how communities come together when it matters most.
A Nashville student-athlete helped Indiana University win its first-ever NCAA football championship with clutch plays in the final game. The sophomore wide receiver caught key passes that kept scoring drives alive in the 27-21 victory over Miami.
Former school bus drivers Larry and Tammy Pointer just adopted a brother and sister together, helping solve a critical need in foster care. Siblings are often separated in the system, but this Nashville couple made sure two more kids could stay together.
Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi is leading Switzerland's charge for their first Olympic hockey medal since 1948, with home-crowd advantage in nearby Milan. The NHL's first Swiss Norris Trophy winner has already helped his country win three World Championship medals and is ready for the biggest stage yet.
When Winter Storm Fern knocked out power across Nashville for nearly a week, neighbors, chefs, teachers, and volunteers stepped up to keep families fed and warm. Their quiet acts of kindness became the city's true safety net.
An 18-year-old from Nashville is rewriting golf history books while competing against the world's best. Blades Brown just shot a course record 60 and enters Sunday tied for second place with Scottie Scheffler.
Rising songwriter Grayson May just won a prestigious Nashville scholarship honoring a beloved music industry advocate. The award will give him year-round career support as he builds his country music dreams.
Music icon Dolly Parton is bringing her signature warmth to downtown Nashville with the SongTeller Hotel, now accepting reservations for its summer 2026 opening. The property promises live music, Southern hospitality, and a museum celebrating Parton's legendary career.
Country music legend Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday by releasing a charity single with an all-star female cast and watching Tennessee declare January 19th "Dolly Parton Day." All proceeds support pediatric cancer research at a Nashville children's hospital.
Country music has exploded from its Appalachian origins into one of the fastest-growing genres worldwide, captivating audiences across Europe, Latin America and beyond. A new documentary series explores how Nashville's signature sound became a global cultural force while remaining deeply rooted in authentic storytelling.