There’s a heat advisory through tonight so you probably need to hide in a cave or whatever. Honestly, it’s so hot we’re mad just writing about it. This is stupid because it should be feeling like Spooky Season already. It’s gonna be about 300 degrees the next several days, too. COME ON! We’re over it. [NashSevereWx]
Garth Brooks is is ready to honor the late Dolly Parton with her own day. On Aug. 31, the country musician said his Nashville-based Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk will recognize Friday, Sept. 25 as “Dolly Day.” The date choice is a nod to Parton’s iconic hit, “9 to 5.” [The Tennessean]
Not all hospitals use their own pharmacies to prepare surgery drugs like Ascension Saint Thomas did when pharmacy technicians mixed up two very different drugs, causing severe complications in 4 patients. “It’s something that I have never dealt with in my 30 years of practice to see something that bad,” attorney Clint Kelly told NewsChannel5 Investigates. “It’s the worst kind of care. It’s the worst kind of tragedy,” he stated. [News Channel 5]
The divide over license plate readers in Tennessee has grown more intense, with police agencies moving forward with their support for the technology despite a sweeping public backlash. The Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation recently went public in favor of license plate readers. That’s in stark contrast to the intensity of pushback from residents at community meetings — as well as a Metro Council in Nashville that has opted not to fund more surveillance for the police department. [WPLN]
What are you doing tomorrow to stay cool? You should probably go check out the Spanish Conversation Club at the Nashville Public Library on Thompson Lane at 12:00 Noon. Maybe you took a Spanish class here and want to keep learning. Maybe you know some Spanish from school or travel and are looking for a way to get more fluent. Our Spanish Conversation Club is here to help anyone who knows some Spanish but wants to learn more! [NPL]
If learning a new language so you can better communicate with your neighbors isn’t your jam? That’s fine. There’s way more to check out! The Green Hills/Madison location has a live music open mic from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. [More NPL]
Still need something a little more calm and low-key? The Seed Exchange program is hosting a food preservation event 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Hermitage location. Food preservation is not a lost art, and can be a great way to reduce food waste and let kitchen creativity shine. Participants learn the basics of pickling, as well as food safety and best practices and can take home samples and recipes to begin canning on their own at home. [Even More NPL]
Who could have predicted other than everyone with sense? Tennessee’s tourism economy took a multimillion-dollar hit last year as international arrivals fell by about 60,000 visitors. While domestic tourism pushed overall state travel revenue to a historic high in 2025, international visitor spending fell by $48 million. That’s according to preliminary findings released Thursday, Aug. 28, by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. [WKRN]
Nashville’s Metro Council voted Tuesday night to approve Vanderbilt’s construction of a 40-acre innovation district in the West End area of Midtown, which is estimated to take up to 30 years for completion. The plan replaces several parking lots and retail locations near the current west side of campus, and is expected to bring more green space, walkability, housing and new retail to the area. [Vanderbilt Hustler]
Wait, what? A safari at the zoo involving the Keebler Elves and Fudge Stripe cookies? You don’t have to tell us twice, meemaw. Something spooky (and delicious) is hiding at Nashville Zoo. Grab your detective hat and get ready to spot some seriously stripey animals during the Spookie Stripes Safari, presented in partnership with Keebler. From September 1 – October 31, guests can explore the Zoo on a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt featuring some of our most stripe-loving residents. [Nashville Zoo]
Well, well, well, if it’s not the governator deciding it’s a good idea to rename BNA for Dolly – just like us! On Friday, just days after the death of country music superstar Dolly Parton, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, announced their intent to name BNA in honor of Parton, “creating a lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of people she inspired across Tennessee and around the world.” [Tennessee Tribune]
A big change could be coming for families across Tennessee who love Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Tennessee leaders just announced a plan to fully fund book and mailing costs for the Imagination Library statewide starting in 2027. [FOX17]
Following a pilot test of a “drones as first responders” program by the Metro Nashville Police Department, the Metro Council on Tuesday passed legislation to regulate the tech. Police back drones for their ability to reach crime scenes faster and provide visibility into ongoing emergencies. But surveillance critics have raised several concerns. The legislation limits police drones to certain especially serious scenarios, while the police department prefers to use them for more types of incidents. [Nashville Banner]
There’s so much static electricity in this room that we pick up everything but boys and money. The city of Brentwood is honoring country music icon Dolly Parton following her death last week. To honor Parton, the city said they will be hosting “Steel Magnolias in the Park,” a community tribute event, at Crockett Park on Sept. 25. The city said it will be showing “Steel Magnolias,” which features Parton, at Crockett Park. The event will also have food trucks and those who attend are being encouraged to wear pink in honor of Parton. [WSMV]
Centennial Park Conservancy’s Musicians Corner returns this fall to celebrate its 17th year with a five-week season of free live music in Centennial Park. Week 2’s event is taking place today through Sunday. The family-friendly and pet-friendly festival will continue to bring together a vast lineup of the city’s finest food vendors, local artisans, and Kidsville activities. [CPC]
Nashville’s largest public company eliminated more jobs this week. HCA Healthcare, which owns and operates TriStar hospitals, confirmed to the Business Journal it has cut “a small percentage” of positions. The national healthcare provider cited rising costs, increases in uninsured patients and changing shifts in healthcare policy for the layoffs. Thomas Frist Jr. and his family have an estimated net worth of approximately $33.4 billion. [Nashville Business Journal]
