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TSSAA volleyball region tournament brackets, schedules, scores for Nashville area

Here's a look at the TSSAA volleyball region brackets, scores for Nashville area during 2026 postseason.

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Oct 9 β€’ 9:35 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
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AI companies are betting on Tennessee politics. Here's how much

The Tennessean explains how companies like Oracle and Anthropic are spending in Tennessee's midterms this year.

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Oct 9 β€’ 5:31 PM EDT β€’ Politics β€’ yahoo.com
Tennessee football could capitalize on SEC's easiest road schedule

Tennessee's SEC road opponents -have won only one of 10 conference games this season. Up next: Arkansas, which has lost 13 straight SEC games.

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Oct 8 β€’ 5:08 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Sheryl Crow gets candid on 'Pick You Up,' politics and speaking out

The singer sat down with The Tennessean in Nashville to discuss her new seven-track project and whether entertainers should share their political views.

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Oct 8 β€’ 5:00 AM EDT β€’ Politics β€’ yahoo.com
Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander on LBs coach William Inge

Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander explained the meaning of "Inge Built" as LBs coach William Inge deals with serious medical issues.

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Oct 6 β€’ 4:37 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
NASCAR O'Reilly Series Las Vegas race live updates, highlights, leaderboard

The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series season continues with the Focused Health 302 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Oct 3 β€’ 5:30 PM EDT β€’ Health β€’ tennessean.com
Turnover issues, Jalen Washington highlight Tennessee basketball scrimmage

Jalen Washington, Manny Green and Terrence Hill Jr. were stars of Tennessee basketball's open scrimmage on Oct. 3 at Food City Center.

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Oct 3 β€’ 2:31 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
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Protesters target new Live Nation venue with 'illegal monopoly' messages

Before Miranda Lambert took the stage for the opening night at The Truth, protesters projected messages calling Live Nation an "illegal monopoly."

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Oct 2 β€’ 2:58 PM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ tennessean.com
Inside Titans vs Giants best photos in NFL Week 3

The Tennessee Titans play on the road for the first time in the 2026 NFL season. The Titans play the New York Giants.

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Sep 27 β€’ 12:41 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Vanderbilt football vs Georgia game time, TV channel announced

See Vanderbilt football's game time and TV info against Georgia in a Week 5 SEC road game.

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Sep 27 β€’ 11:18 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Protect College Sports Act favors universities over players

Universities are seeking federal help to avoid paying athletes, but the free market should decide their value.

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Sep 27 β€’ 6:11 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Protect College Sports Act favors universities over players

Universities are seeking federal help to avoid paying athletes, but the free market should decide their value.

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Sep 27 β€’ 6:11 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
See top photos from Nashville SC's match against Toronto FC

See photos from Nashville SC's Eastern Conference matchup against Toronto FC at Geodis Park on Sept. 26.

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Sep 27 β€’ 1:14 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
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Qua Moss injury update for Tennessee football vs Texas

Qua Moss suffered an injury while tackling Arch Manning in Tennessee football's game vs Texas on Sept. 26 at Neyland Stadium.

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Sep 26 β€’ 3:01 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Tennessee football OL Wendell Moe suffers injury vs Texas

Tennessee football left guard Wendell Moe left the game against Texas on Sept. 26 on the Vols' opening drive.

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Sep 26 β€’ 12:32 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Clarksville Academy football chooses independent schedule for next 2 seasons

Clarksville Academy football has opted for a independent schedule for the 2027-29 TSSAA cycle due to low numbers.

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Sep 25 β€’ 6:22 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Nashville Predators preseason action against Lightning

Images from the NHL preseason game featuring the Nashville Predators and Tampa Bay Lightning on the ice in Nashville.

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Sep 22 β€’ 9:00 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
TSSAA releases 2027-29 football classifications. Here's what's changed

The TSSAA announced its new classifications for the 2027-29 cycle. Here are the major changes in the football classifications.

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Sep 22 β€’ 3:53 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Alex Kerfoot: Chris MacFarland is why he signed with Predators

Alex Kerfoot: Chris MacFarland is why he signed with Predators

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Sep 21 β€’ 12:11 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Titans players react to Eagles fans packing Nissan Stadium

The Tennessee Titans' fans were clearly outnumbered by visiting fans in Nissan Stadium during a 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2.

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Titans players react to Eagles fans packing Nissan Stadium

The Tennessee Titans' fans were clearly outnumbered by visiting fans in Nissan Stadium during a 24-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2.

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Tennessee Titans stumble late in loss vs Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles avoided an upset, defeating the Tennessee Titans 24-20 on Sept. 20.

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Sep 20 β€’ 4:08 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Nashville Predators announce streaming service details, cost, how to watch

The Nashville Predators have announced details about their new streaming service which will begin with the 2026-27 season.

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Sep 20 β€’ 10:27 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Nashville Predators announce streaming service details, cost, how to watch

The Nashville Predators have announced details about their new streaming service which will begin with the 2026-27 season.

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Sep 20 β€’ 10:27 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
How Tennessee QB Faizon Brandon assessed his Kennesaw State performance

Tennessee quarterback Faizon Brandon fumbled against Kennesaw State, but still hasn't thrown an interception in his first three career starts.

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Sep 20 β€’ 8:08 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Inside NASCAR Bristol Bass Pro Shops Night Race best photos

Here are our best photo from the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol in the NASCAR Chase.

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Sep 19 β€’ 9:30 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Cedric Gray injury update before Titans-Eagles game

Titans linebacker Cedric Gray has cleared concussion protocol ahead of the Sept. 20 game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Sep 19 β€’ 1:57 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Inside Vanderbilt football vs NC State, Jared Curtis' first start

Here are our best Vanderbilt football vs NC State photos from Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Sep 19 β€’ 12:02 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
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Why losses haven't shaken Pearl-Cohn football's championship aspirations

Here's why Pearl-Cohn football isn't sweating three early-season losses, with aspirations of a state title in December.

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Sep 19 β€’ 12:55 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Jonathan Marchessault is ready for Chris MacFarland era in Nashville

Jonathan Marchessault is ready for Chris MacFarland era in Nashville

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Sep 18 β€’ 12:19 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Nashville Predators open training camp at Ford Ice Center Bellevue

The Nashville Predators opened training camp at Ford Ice Center Bellevue as players began preparations for the upcoming NHL season.

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Sep 17 β€’ 12:26 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Exclusive: Predators' GM Chris MacFarland previews team before camp

Exclusive: Predators' GM Chris MacFarland previews team before camp

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Sep 16 β€’ 4:49 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Nine alleged scammers banned from entering Entertainment District

Metro Nashville Police has barred alleged members of the Krooks gang from a "safety zone" in downtown, including one of the busiest parts of Broadway.

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Sep 16 β€’ 4:03 PM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ yahoo.com
How Texas is making us hypercritical of Tennessee football’s flaws

Tennessee football will play Arch Manning and No. 1 Texas after hosting Kennesaw State. And the Vols are viewed through the prism of that future matchup.

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Sep 16 β€’ 5:07 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Tennessee football OL Jesse Perry suffers injury vs Georgia Tech

Tennessee offensive lineman Jesse Perry left the Georgia Tech with an injury in the third quarter on Sept. 12.

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Sep 12 β€’ 9:54 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Jared Curtis, Vanderbilt football quarterback analysis post Delaware

Video analysis of Jared Curtis' performance and Vanderbilt football's quarterback situation after a win over Delaware.

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Sep 12 β€’ 9:34 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Tennessee football DL Daevin Hobbs suffers injury vs Georgia Tech

Tennessee defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs left the Georgia Tech game with an injury in the first quarter.

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Sep 12 β€’ 7:33 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
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Ravenwood football shuts down Summit despite a downpour

Ravenwood scored 21 points in the second half of a game delayed by rain and the threat of lightning.

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Sep 12 β€’ 3:16 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Vanderbilt football vs Delaware score updates, start time, TV channel

The Vanderbilt Commodores are hosting the Delaware Blue Hens for a non-conference Week 2 matchup at FirstBank Stadium. Follow for score updates.

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Sep 12 β€’ 1:15 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Vanderbilt football vs Delaware score updates, start time, TV channel

The Vanderbilt Commodores are hosting the Delaware Blue Hens for a non-conference Week 2 matchup at FirstBank Stadium. Follow for score updates.

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Sep 12 β€’ 1:15 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
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Highlights from Springfield, Jermaine Cobbins' win over Station Camp

See highlights from Springfield's 35-21 win over Station Camp on Sept. 11, 2026.

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Sep 12 β€’ 2:11 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
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The dirtiest places on an airplane; testing for a breast cancer gene mutation; the evolution of esophageal cancer; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources

William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: WKRN News 2 (heat-related illness); NBC News (how bad will flu and COVID be this winter?); AAA’s The Extra Mile (the dirtiest places on an airplane); WKRN News 2 (again) (measles in Tennessee); and The Tennessean and Healthline (new COVID vaccines). Schaffner also spoke to the EMJ European Medical Journal for a Q&A interview. Tuya Pal, MD, Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a New York Times story about testing for a breast cancer gene mutation. Michael Gibson, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, was quoted in a MedPage Today story about the epidemiologic evolution of esophageal cancer. Medpage Today writer Shannon Fritz quoted Shravani Durbhakula, MD, Associate Professor of Pain Medicine, who answered questions about a street drug called cychlorphine. Becker’s Behavioral Health picked up the story. WSMV Channel 4 News reporter Diana Rocco interviewed Michael Caucci, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics and Gynecology, for a story about postpartum psychosis and the trial of Lindsay Clancy.

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Sep 11 β€’ 3:03 PM EDT β€’ Health β€’ news.vumc.org
Vanderbilt football quarterback update, Blaze Berlowitz to start against Delaware

Vanderbilt football will still start Blaze Berlowitz against Delaware despite rumors that Jared Curtis could start.

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Sep 10 β€’ 1:09 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Nicole Kidman opens up about making 'Practical Magic 2'

Nicole Kidman talks to The Tennessean about returning as the Owens sisters with Sandra Bullock in the long awaited \

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Sep 10 β€’ 6:07 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ tennessean.com
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β€˜Blessing’ Tennesseans with Better Oral Health

Back in 2012, Union City businessman William β€œBill” Latimer had an idea that has helped thousands of Tennesseans smile.

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Sep 9 β€’ 2:37 PM EDT β€’ Health β€’ news.uthsc.edu
How Tennessee can protect the benefits workers earn

Health benefit costs are spiking for Tennessee workers. A former lawmaker explains why state mandates are to blame.

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Sep 7 β€’ 6:06 AM EDT β€’ Health β€’ tennessean.com
Pearl-Cohn quarterback LJ Funk talks basketball, transferring from Brentwood

Pearl-Cohn QB LJ Funk, a Toledo football commit, talks about his first love, basketball, and transferring from Brentwood High School.

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Sep 6 β€’ 7:59 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Whose names are worth the effort in politics?

From Kamala Harris to Zohran Mamdani, politicians are using name mispronunciation to marginalize their opponents.

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Sep 6 β€’ 6:07 AM EDT β€’ Politics β€’ tennessean.com
Clark Lea on Vanderbilt football quarterback performance after Austin Peay

Here's what Clark Lea said about the performances of Jared Curtis and Blaze Berlowitz after the Austin Peay game.

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Sep 5 β€’ 11:44 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Vanderbilt football enters lightning weather delay vs Austin Peay

Vanderbilt football's season opener vs. Austin Peay entered a weather delay late in the fourth quarter at FirstBank Stadium.

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Sep 5 β€’ 9:57 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
MTSU football vs. Murray State in weather delay

The start of the MTSU vs. Murray State football game is in a weather delay at Floyd Stadium.

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Sep 5 β€’ 6:49 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Here are Tennessee's youngest starting quarterbacks, led by Faizon Brandon

Faizon Brandon will become the youngest quarterback to start a Tennessee game when the Vols play Furman. Here's the list of the youngest QBs.

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Sep 5 β€’ 5:02 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Page handles Hendersonville to remain undefeated

Page rolled to a 34-3 victory to move to 3-0 on the season.

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Sep 5 β€’ 12:22 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Highlights from Country Box fight card, featuring Mayweather Promotions prospect

See Mayweather Promotions' junior welterweight prospect Kamari Burnside score a 1st-round TKO victory on Country Box's Sept. 1 fight card.

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Sep 2 β€’ 4:20 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Nashville family-owned business will close after over 120 years of history

After 42 years in business, a family-owned business in East Nashville is closing. Cumberland Hardware owners announced their plans on Sept. 1.

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Sep 1 β€’ 2:54 PM EDT β€’ Business β€’ yahoo.com
New business creation surges in Tennessee

A small-business boom is underway as more Tennesseans strike out on their own.

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Aug 31 β€’ 10:46 AM EDT β€’ Business β€’ wkrn.com
Dolly’s business empire will continue growing even after her death

Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop plans to open more locations in the future, Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel in Downtown Nashville is scheduled to open this fall and Dollywood will remain open and continue with its long-term expansion plans moving forward.

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Aug 26 β€’ 10:40 PM EDT β€’ Business β€’ wsmv.com
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Dolly Parton's business empire lives on. What's still to come?

The entertainer was still working until her final days, with a hotel, museum, coffee line and other ventures in motion. Here's what comes next.

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Aug 26 β€’ 3:07 PM EDT β€’ Business β€’ tennessean.com
That preseason 'win' was alarming for the Titans, huh?

The Seattle Seahawks' backups went out and dominated in a preseason game that was embarrassing for Tennessee Titans' first-string units.

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Aug 23 β€’ 11:25 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Titans' Jeffery Simmons pleased with how defense practiced vs Seahawks

Titans' Jeffery Simmons pleased with how defense practiced vs Seahawks

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Aug 21 β€’ 2:24 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Clay Travis new media company features Nashville sports talk show. Here's lineup

Nashvillian Clay Travis is launching a new sports media site and will reunite with Jonathan Hutton and Chad Withrow.

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Aug 19 β€’ 7:30 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Pearl-Cohn football is about 'hard work, high intensity'

The Tennessean sports department is following the Pearl-Cohn football program for the 2026 TSSAA season in a series we are calling, "Friday Night Fire."

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Aug 16 β€’ 5:00 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Time Mission bringing 'real-life video game' experience to Nashville

A Florida company billing itself as a "real-life video game" operator is opening its largest location yet in Nashville. Read the exclusive details.

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Aug 12 β€’ 6:05 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ tennessean.com
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Donors Invest $34 Million in the Future of UT Health Sciences During Fiscal Year 2026

The Office of Advancement saw more than 4,600 donors contribute to improving the health of Tennesseans, a 66% increase over last year.

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Jul 24 β€’ 4:03 PM EDT β€’ Health β€’ news.uthsc.edu
Nashville-shot movie seeking extras for big concert scene

Those interested in appearing as an extra can apply online and should be available to remain on set for up to eight hours.

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Jul 23 β€’ 11:32 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ yahoo.com
IndyCar race at Nashville Superspeedway postponed after heavy rain

The IndyCar Nashville Music City Grand Prix has been postponed until July 20 due to heavy rain.

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Jul 19 β€’ 9:08 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Vanderbilt Health physicians treating more patients with tick bites this year

Six medically important tick species live in the state, and many Tennesseans encounter ticks in their own yard or neighborhood. Perhaps attributable to changing weather patterns and rising temperatures, Vanderbilt Health’s Emergency Medicine physicians around the region began treating patients with tick bites in March this year.

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Jul 15 β€’ 10:59 AM EDT β€’ Health β€’ news.vumc.org
Ralph Scott describes his early role with Tennessee basketball

Freshman wing Ralph Scott explains what Tennessee basketball is asking of him early in his career, from guarding the ball to bringing energy and hard defense.

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Jul 14 β€’ 10:58 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
NASCAR points standings: Cup Series points update after Atlanta race

Denny Hamlin continued to hold the NASCAR Cup Series points lead after the Quaker State 400 on July 12 at Atlanta.

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Jul 13 β€’ 2:10 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Unpacking Titans quarterbacks starts with Cam Ward's offseason improvement

We have one big question about Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward's development before the preseason starts.

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Jul 6 β€’ 6:01 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Why you should wash new clothes before wearing; signs that you are aging well; effective leadership in health care; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources

Jami Miller, MD, Professor of Clinical Dermatology, and David Gaston, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, are quoted in a Southern Living piece about the importance of washing new clothes before wearing them. Dyes, chemicals, mold and bacteria are all potential troublemakers lurking around your new duds. Parul Goyal, MBBS, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, was quoted in a Huff Post story outlining signs that you are aging well. Tae Kon Kim, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, was interviewed by Healio for a story headlined, β€œEffective leadership in health care β€˜starts with listening.’” AAMC News reporter Patrick Boyle interviewed Wes Ely, MD, Professor of Medicine and Critical Care, for a story about ICU delirium. PharmaVoice reporter Kelly Bilodeau interviewed Romney Humphries, PhD, Vice Chair and Executive Medical Director, Clinical Services, for a story about the CDC’s new data that shows an alarming increase in the prevalence of a gene that can make β€œnightmare bacteria” significantly harder to treat. American Community Media interviewed William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, for a piece about Ebola that was reused by several media outlets around the U.S., including The Mississippi Link. Stacie Dusetzina, PhD, Professor of Health Policy, was quoted by The Independent in a story about how Medicare will soon cover weight-loss drugs. Courtney Schadt, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, was interviewed by Tennessean reporter Beth Warren, about tanning safety and tanning fads circulating social media. WKRN News 2 interviewed Amanda Peltier, MD, Professor of Neurology, about the correlation between head trauma and ALS following the diagnosis of former Titans running back Chris Johnson.

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Jul 2 β€’ 3:14 PM EDT β€’ Health β€’ news.vumc.org
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Chris MacFarland explains how he's improved Nashville Predators roster

Chris MacFarland explains how he's improved Nashville Predators roster

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Jul 1 β€’ 7:41 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Former Titans running back Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis

Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson announced he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

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Jun 29 β€’ 9:07 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Another look at carrots and eyesight; how to get more fiber; why mosquitoes bite some people and not others; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources

AARP reporter Stacey Colino interviewed Milam Brantley, MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, in 2020 for a story about whether eating carrots can improve vision. Sacramento Bee reporter Samantha Agate has now used Brantley’s comments in an AI-curated story created by content specialists on the same topic that has been picked up by MSN and others. Prevention magazine interviewed Heidi Silver, RD, PhD, Founding Director of the Vanderbilt Diet, Body Composition, and Human Metabolism Core, for a story about the importance of fiber and how people can get more of it in their diet. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Women’s Health (tick bites and alpha-gal syndrome); The Washington Post (tetanus); and Healthline (why mosquitoes prefer to bite some people and leave others alone). A visit to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt by some Banana Ball baseball players was covered by The Tennessean and WZTV Fox 17 News, and The Tennessean’s story was also picked up by Yahoo! Sports. Clarksville Now published a story written by the Montgomery County Economic Development Team, whointerviewed Bradley Stancombe, MD, professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Vanderbilt Neonatology, about the new energy of Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and how the facility is recruiting physicians. Healio Allergy/Asthma group editorial director Richard Gawel interviewed Mark Rolfsen, MD, Clinical Fellow in the Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, for a story about his presentation at the American Thoracic Society meeting on metal health outcomes following ICU discharge. Nashville Scene reporter Hannah Herner interviewed James Crowe, MD, Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Antibody Therapeutics, for a story about his efforts to prepare for the next pandemic by isolating antibodies that can neutralize dangerous viruses. Medscape reporter Kathleen Doheny interviewed Neesha Choma, Associate Chief of Staff of Vanderbilt University Hospital, for a story about how hospitals can reduce readmissions.

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Jun 25 β€’ 10:56 AM EDT β€’ Health β€’ news.vumc.org
The unwanted return of tetanus; why soccer makes people so happy; breast cancer in men; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources

Women’s Health interviewed Kathryn Edwards, MD, Sarah H. Sell and Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Pediatrics, for a story about her JAMA Viewpoint article on tetanus making a comeback. Women’s Health interviewed Colin Armstrong, PhD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, for a story tied to the World Cup about why soccer makes people so happy. An NBC News story about the announcement by β€œX-Men” actor and former wrestler Tyler Mane that he has breast cancer quotes Ben Ho Park, MD, director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. The story focuses on how a prominent man with breast cancer may help remove some stigma from a cancer that is rare in males. Prevention magazine interviewed Caitlyn Mooney, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, for a story about a BMJ study that suggests 90 to 120 minutes per week of strength training may lower the risk of death. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: Women’s Health (norovirus is more common this summer); SFGate (measles in San Francisco just before the World Cup crowds); Travel + Leisure (how to avoid getting sick on a cruise); and Fox News (mosquito-borne diseases). Reporter Liz DeSantis from WKRN News 2 aired a story on the rehab unit at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. Kat Hedden, PT, DPT, PCS, CBIS, Acute Pediatric Physical Therapy Clinical Team Lead and Mary McLanahan, MD, Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation were interviewed, as well as the family of patient Will Terry. Reporter Nikki Hauser from WTVF News Channel 5 interviewed Graden Knapp, Gaming and Technology Specialist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt about his 3-D wheelchair project. Tennesseanreporter Sandy Mazza covered the announcement of the latest Leadership Nashville class, which includes Jane Freedman, MD, Deputy CEO, and Chief Health Systems Office for Vanderbilt Health; and also the announcement of the latest Leadership Tennessee cohort, which includes Jeff Upperman, MD, Surgeon in Chief at Monroe Carroll Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

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Jun 18 β€’ 11:31 AM EDT β€’ Health β€’ news.vumc.org
Missed out on Alan Jackson tickets? NBC will air his final Nashville show

Fans who missed out on tickets to Alan Jackson's final concert in Nashville will still get a chance to see the country music legend's farewell show.

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Jun 7 β€’ 10:41 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ yahoo.com
Missed out on Alan Jackson tickets? NBC will air his final Nashville show

Fans who missed out on tickets to Alan Jackson's final concert in Nashville will still get a chance to see the country music legend's farewell show.

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Jun 7 β€’ 10:41 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ yahoo.com
Nashville Underground permanently closed as DeGraw bros exit business

The Nashville Underground on Lower Broadway has closed permanently after brothers Gavin and Joey Degraw bowed out of their business partnership.

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Jun 4 β€’ 6:05 AM EDT β€’ Business β€’ yahoo.com
NASCAR points standings, Cup Series points update after Nashville race

Tyler Reddick is the NASCAR Cup Series points leader after the Cracker Barrel 400 on May 31 at Nashville.

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Jun 1 β€’ 1:06 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
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Justin Allgaier repeats as NASCAR Nashville O'Reilly race winner

Justin Allgaier wins NASCAR Nashville O'Reilly Series race for the second straight year.

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May 30 β€’ 9:40 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
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What to know about Kyle Busch's death, NASCAR driver's recent health issues

Kyle Busch raced in the NASCAR All-Star Race four days before his death from an illness on May 21.

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May 21 β€’ 7:58 PM EDT β€’ Health β€’ tennessean.com
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-SEC baseball team, individual honors

Here is the USA TODAY Sports Network's 2026 All-SEC baseball team. Daniel Jackson of Georgia and Dylan Volantis of Texas honored.

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May 19 β€’ 5:07 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ tennessean.com
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Pickleball, dining and entertainment come together at the Crush Yard

The Crush Yard pickleball bar and lounge in Brentwood combines indoor pickleball with dining and entertainment, featuring eight courts and a full‑service restaurant.

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May 18 β€’ 10:48 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ tennessean.com
Pickleball, dining and entertainment come together at the Crush Yard

The Crush Yard pickleball bar and lounge in Brentwood combines indoor pickleball with dining and entertainment, featuring eight courts and a full‑service restaurant.

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May 18 β€’ 10:48 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ yahoo.com
Stars at the ACM Awards do the iconic 'Let's Go Girls' by Shania Twain

Shania Twain hosted the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Watch stars say her iconic line on the red carpet.

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May 17 β€’ 8:45 PM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ yahoo.com
Viral music series 'Step the the Mike' highlights Nashville talent

Viral music series 'Step the the Mike' highlights Nashville talent

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May 16 β€’ 10:26 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ yahoo.com
Diego Pavia, Candice Lee among Vanderbilt honorees by Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Diego Pavia, Candice Lee and Vanderbilt women's basketball were honored with awards from the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.

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May 13 β€’ 3:00 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ tennessean.com
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Tennesseans bet billions on sports last year. See how much

Tennessee residents wagered more money than the GDP of three dozen countries last year.

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May 6 β€’ 6:04 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ tennessean.com
Vanderbilt football's Clark Lea, former QB Diego Pavia earn Tennessee college honors

Former Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia is the Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Year and Clark Lea is the Coach of the Year.

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May 4 β€’ 5:26 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ tennessean.com
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Danny White on Neyland Entertainment District, other projects

Tennessee AD Danny White provided an update on several construction projects, including upgrades for Neyland Stadium and the entertainment district

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Apr 29 β€’ 10:07 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Meharry students, Cumberland River Project plant trees in North Nashville

Meharry Medical School students and Root Nashville planted 50 native shade trees in North Nashville to improve health and green spaces.

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Apr 26 β€’ 6:01 AM EDT β€’ Health β€’ tennessean.com
What we thought about Tennessee Titans NFL draft class

The Tennessean's Nick Suss breaks down the Tennessee Titans' 2026 NFL Draft class.

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Apr 25 β€’ 9:38 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
Titans draft pick Fernando Carmona explains Liberty Bowl stomping incident

Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Fernando Carmona, drafted in the fifth round, explained his stomping incident from the 2024 Liberty Bowl.

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Apr 25 β€’ 3:07 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
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USA Today Acoustic hosts Jackson Dean

Jackson Dean on USA Today Acoustic

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Apr 24 β€’ 6:01 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ tennessean.com
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Steven Stamkos on Nashville Predators missing playoffs again

Steven Stamkos on Nashville Predators missing playoffs again

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Apr 15 β€’ 4:06 PM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
East Tennesseans cross thin green line to support Cherokee cannabis shop

Great Smoky Cannabis Co. is reshaping the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians economy, drawing support from marijuana consumers across East Tennessee.

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Apr 15 β€’ 5:01 AM EDT β€’ Business β€’ knoxnews.com
TN bill regarding children in social media content heads to gov's desk

A bill awaiting Gov. Bill Lee's signature would create new child-labor protections for children frequently featured in monetized family content.

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Apr 14 β€’ 6:01 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ tennessean.com
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Follow the spark, choosing new Nashville artists to profile

As a Nashville music reporter, I meet emerging artists year-round. Here's how I decide which rising voices to follow.

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Apr 12 β€’ 6:00 AM EDT β€’ Entertainment β€’ tennessean.com
3 big questions for Tennessee quarterback battle after spring practice

Josh Heupel spoke in the future tense about the Tennessee quarterback competition. He needs to see more development. Here are factors to consider.

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Apr 12 β€’ 5:06 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ sports.yahoo.com
HS sports should be modernized, not turned into free market

TN's new one-time transfer rule brings clarity to high school sports, but some argue for more extreme changes, like open recruiting.

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Apr 8 β€’ 6:07 AM EDT β€’ Sports β€’ tennessean.com
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