Nikki Burdine

Nashville

mom, content creator, Emmy-award winner, tv host, podcaster | @livelikegrunt | @allboysareknuckleheads | Tennessean & #VFL

Articles

Internationally-known Buck dancer calls Eagleville home

Feb 14, 2025 | yahoo.com | Nikki Burdine

RUTHERFORD COUTNY, Tenn. (WKRN) — He’s internationally known as one of the world’s best Buck dancers and he’s from right here in Middle Tennessee. His name is Thomas Maupin, and his life’s mission is not just to dance, but to share his love of dance with anyone willing to learn. “I can hardly remember when I didn’t dance,” explained Thomas Maupin. For Maupin, dancing is just second nature.
Internationally-known Buck dancer calls Eagleville home

Feb 14, 2025 | wkrn.com | Nikki Burdine

RUTHERFORD COUTNY, Tenn. (WKRN) — He’s internationally known as one of the world’s best Buck dancers and he’s from right here in Middle Tennessee. His name is Thomas Maupin, and his life’s mission is not just to dance, but to share his love of dance with anyone willing to learn. “I can hardly remember when I didn’t dance,” explained Thomas Maupin. For Maupin, dancing is just second nature.
Wags & Walks Nashville introduces low-cost spay and neuter program

Jan 31, 2025 | wkrn.com | Nikki Burdine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — If you’re a pet owner, you know how expensive veterinary care can be. However, a Nashville-based rescue organization is hoping to help. Wags & Walks Nashville recently started a low-cost spay and neuter program that’s open to the public. The response to the program has been so huge that the organization is expanding it and continuing to offer its services to anyone. It costs $180 to spay your dog and $150 to neuter them.
Who to call if you spot animal cruelty — Nikki Burdine

Jan 10, 2025 | nikkiburdine.com | Nikki Burdine

The snow is going to be so much fun - and most of us are good people and will bring our animals inside from the elements — but not everyone deserves to have a pet. So if you are out and about and you see an animal stuck outside in these temps - DO SOMETHING. I always hear from people “It’s none of my business.” It IS your business. If you could save the life of an animal in need - wouldn’t you do everything you could? I think the answer is yes.
AEDs save lives when seconds count

Dec 5, 2024 | wkrn.com | Nikki Burdine

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — It happens all too often: Someone in need of medical attention, whether it be cardiac arrest or CPR, and time is of the essence. But recently in Williamson County, a man’s life was saved by someone who stepped up. Ordinary heroes doing extraordinary things – that’s exactly what happened Aug. 26 in Brentwood. “He went into cardiac arrest while playing pickleball,” said Lt. Scott Barnes with Brentwood Fire and Rescue.
CPR training essential to saving lives in a crisis

Dec 5, 2024 | wkrn.com | Nikki Burdine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It’s a situation none of us want to be in — someone goes into cardiac arrest and it’s up to you to save their life. It can be intimidating to many, but the American Red Cross claims it’s a skill everyday people can and should learn. In those terrifying moments when you or someone you love needs medical attention, what would you do? “Every second matters when it comes to saving a life.
CPR training essential to saving lives in a crisis

Dec 5, 2024 | yahoo.com | Nikki Burdine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It’s a situation none of us want to be in — someone goes into cardiac arrest and it’s up to you to save their life. It can be intimidating to many, but the American Red Cross claims it’s a skill everyday people can and should learn. In those terrifying moments when you or someone you love needs medical attention, what would you do? “Every second matters when it comes to saving a life.
‘I knew I was home’: Remembering Opryland with the performers

Oct 31, 2024 | wkrn.com | Nikki Burdine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Opryland was a place of pure joy for so many, from the performances and rides to the overall experience, it was quintessential Nashville. In September 2024, ride operators, employees, and performers got together to remember the good old days. It was a reunion filled with reminiscing, with some performers seeing each other for the first time in decades. “I remember driving my F-100 pickup truck over that hill on Briley Parkway.
Remembering Opryland with the ride operators

Oct 31, 2024 | wkrn.com | Nikki Burdine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It was a reunion nearly 30 years in the making. Since the closing of Opryland in 1997, nothing has been able to replace it. If you were lucky enough to go to Opryland before they closed, you know just how special it was. In September 2024, the ride operators got together for a reunion and News 2 was there. The ride operators’ jobs were to make sure everyone had fun at Opryland, they got everyone on board those thrilling rides and then watched the joy.
Remembering Opryland with the ride operators

Oct 31, 2024 | yahoo.com | Nikki Burdine

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It was a reunion nearly 30 years in the making. Since the closing of Opryland in 1997, nothing has been able to replace it. If you were lucky enough to go to Opryland before they closed, you know just how special it was. In September 2024, the ride operators got together for a reunion and News 2 was there. The ride operators’ jobs were to make sure everyone had fun at Opryland, they got everyone on board those thrilling rides and then watched the joy.