Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series…
Tennessee mounds, churches and courthouses get federal preservation boost
More than two dozen Tennessee projects will share in $1 million in federal funds for historic preservation. The grants were disbursed across 16 counties, in addition to several…
Nashville Democrat challenges sanctions for redistricting protest
A Tennessee senator is threatening legal action after Republican leadership sanctioned her for protesting redistricting.
Tennessee executes Anthony Darrell Hines
Tennessee executed Anthony “Darrell” Hines on Thursday morning. He was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of Catherine Jean Jenkins. “For four decades, our family has…
People with disabilities say Medicaid income limits can stifle career advancement
Medicaid will have new work requirements next year. But some people with disabilities, who already work, say they'd like to work more, but risk losing their Medicaid coverage if…
3 states are set to hold executions on the same day, a first in the US since 2010
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates on the same day this week. That would make Thursday the first time in nearly 16 years that three executions occur on the…
Indie band Hovvdy confronts Nashville ego death on new album ‘Big World’
After receiving critical acclaim, what does a band do next? Hovvdy moved to Nashville and is back with their album "Big World."
‘They’re putting kids’ lives at risk’: How abuse in a Tennessee businessman’s juvenile prisons remained under wraps
Tennessee’s highest-security youth prisons are operated by a single private company. Former staff say they felt pressure to hide abuse and other serious incidents from the state…
A court is deciding whether Tennessee’s execution methods violate Christa Pike’s rights. Hearings are underway.
Days before Tennessee’s next execution, a court is considering whether the state’s execution methods violate another death row inmate’s rights. Christa Pike is scheduled to…
A pillar of environmental enforcement is targeted by Trump and Musk’s AI company
Right-leaning legal activists and Elon Musk's AI company are challenging the right of private groups to sue to enforce several major laws. They are challenging so-called citizen…
How some Tennessee districts are adding panic alarms for school safety
Panic alarms are becoming more common in schools, but not all Tennessee districts can afford them.
Shrinking lottery and school vouchers could cut into Tennessee college scholarships
A new report shows that Tennessee’s lottery revenue proceeds are shrinking, putting the state’s scholarship programs – which depend on these funds – at risk. The Tennessee…
NashVillager Podcast: John Lewis and the genesis of the Metro Human Relations Commission
How did John Lewis keep the local Civil Rights Movement going in Nashville? Plus, the local news for Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Remarkably preserved
How did a woven shoe survive in Grundy County for 1600 years? Plus, the local news for August 10, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee’s execution methods
In Tennessee, where is the line between necessary punishment and cruelty? Plus, the local news roundup for Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: A human-driven depot for driverless cars
What is Lyft building in Nashville to support Waymo's car fleet? Plus, the local news for August 13, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: The (first) time Tennesseans beat out Hitler’s own division
How did a group of guardsmen from Tennessee make Nazi leaders fearful? Plus, the local news for August 12, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Environmental lawsuits under attack in Tennessee
Is Tennessee the legal battleground for a conservative push to end anti-pollution lawsuits? Plus, the local news for August 11, 2026.