The Tennessean

The Tennessean, which was formerly called The Nashville Tennessean until 1972, serves as the main daily newspaper for Nashville, Tennessee, USA. It reaches readers across 39 counties in Middle Tennessee and extends into eight counties in southern Kentucky.

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Charles Esten reunites with these 'Nashville' co-stars at CMA Fest

22 hours ago | tennessean.com | Bryan West

Thirteen years after "Nashville" aired on ABC, Charles "Chip" Esten kicked off CMA Fest by reuniting several of his costars from the popular series. Esten played Deacon Claybourne in the popular series, a singer-songwriter struggling with addiction. The role launched the actor into a musical career, where he shined brighter than his fictional counterpart performing at the Grand Ole Opry an average of 15 times a year since 2012.
DUI arrest made after dramatic high-speed crash on Lebanon square caught on video

1 day ago | tennessean.com | Andy Humbles

A DUI arrest is made in the high-speed crash going through Lebanon's town square that damaged businesses and other property. Suspect charged with DUI, reckless endangerment and speeding. Police have arrested a suspect on charges of DUI, speeding and reckless endangerment charges in connection with a high-speed December crash when a car flew off the road going through the Lebanon town square, causing damage that included nearby businesses.
Is polarizing former Florida GOP congressman Matt Gaetz coming to Lebanon? What we know

1 day ago | tennessean.com | Andy Humbles

Controversial former Florida GOP Congressman Matt Gaetz scheduled to speak Saturday in Lebanon. Matt Gaetz, the former Florida Republican congressman and President Donald Trump’s initial choice as U.S. attorney general despite an ethics investigation, is scheduled to speak June 7 in Lebanon. The time for the event is listed from 4-6 p.m., though a venue has not yet been officially announced. The Reagan Society is listed as the organizer.
Meet the winners of the 2025 Middle Tennessee High School Sports Awards presented by Ponce Law

1 day ago | tennessean.com | George Robinson

The Tennessean's Middle Tennessee High School Sports Awards, Presented by Ponce Law, wrapped up June 4 at Music City Center in Nashville, highlighting the best athletes in the area. Thirty-one athletes from the Nashville area were honored with player of the year awards.
Former champion Carter Stroup is Schooldays Golf Tournament low qualifier

2 days ago | tennessean.com | Mike Organ

Stroup, who won the tournament in 2021, adjusted to the McCabe Course greens after playing on different greens earlier in the week. The 2022 and 2024 champions, Lane Walton and Braden Gillespie, also qualified for match play. With three former champions in the field it came as no surprise that one, Carter Stroup, was the low qualifier in the 101st Tennessean/Metro Parks Schooldays Golf Tournament on the Sneds Tour on June 4.
All the memes A to Zebra: How a missing animal in Tennessee inspired cakes, songs, more

2 days ago | tennessean.com | Craig Shoup

There's an old phrase popularized by Dr. Theodore Woodward from the University of Maryland in the 1940s that says, "if you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras."In Rutherford County, the sound of hoofbeats could actually be an escaped zebra that has been on the loose since May 31, one day after a county resident took the animal home as a pet.
Summertown Metals building supplier to expand to Morristown East TN

2 days ago | tennessean.com | Kerri Bartlett

Summertown Metals, a major building materials supplier headquartered in Summertown, Tenn., is set to expand its operations to East Tennessee for the first time. The Southern Middle Tennessee company will invest $22.6 million and create 170 new jobs through its expansion of distribution and manufacturing operations in Morristown in Hamblen County. Upon completion, Summertown Metals will employ nearly 600 people across its facilities in Summertown, Hohenwald and Morristown.
Texas police arrest man wanted after fatal Nashville shooting of mom witnessed by toddler

2 days ago | tennessean.com | Kirsten Fiscus

Texas police have arrested a man wanted in Tennessee after a mother was shot to death and her boyfriend was grazed by gunfire while they and her three-year-old son were in their car outside a North Nashville home. Police in Fort Worth captured 21-year-old Dhaeton Hodge at a motel June 3 on warrants charging him with criminal homicide and two counts of attempted criminal homicide, Nashville police said in a statement.
These hits by Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey and Chris Stapleton are among the Opry's 100 greatest songs. See the list.

2 days ago | tennessean.com | Marcus K. Dowling

The Grand Ole Opry, country music's beloved American staple, turns 100 this year. To celebrate, they're revealing a list its fans compiled of the 100 greatest country songs. Eventually, you, the Tennessean readers and the world will choose the No. 1 country song released during the Opry's hundred-year history. The songs have been revealed in weekly installments with the latest reaching the 2000s.
What's causing the slimy brown walls inside a Wilson County elementary school kitchen?

2 days ago | tennessean.com | Andy Humbles

The brown, slimy substance dripping into and sticking around the kitchen and dining areas of a Wilson County elementary school for months was an obvious indicator of a badly leaking roof. However, the district maintains the leak that left behind the grime at Mt. Juliet's W.A. Wright Elementary was not ignored, nor does it believe the leak became a contamination issue for students or staff during the school year.