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Horror book truck Papercut Horror & Other Dark Lit is set to open this month.
Papercut Horror & Other Dark Lit Promises Scary Stories to Go
We talk with Iza Hudson of Papercut Horror & Other Dark Lit, a mobile bookstore being fabricated on a kei truck and set to launch Aug. 28.
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The Metro Council approved a piece of condemnation legislation Tuesday, giving Metro the power to take control of a South Nashville property currently being eyed for a data center.
Council OKs Eminent Domain Action for Proposed Zoo-Area Data Center Site
Eminent domain could soon be deployed related to property being eyed for a data center near the Nashville Zoo, following several months of community opposition to the planned project.
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A local law firm has become a major white-collar player with one foot in D.C. and another in Nashville — with a niche securing White House pardons.
The Nashville Law Firm Securing White House Pardons
Local attorney Alex Little has found a niche appealing to Trump
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First-time Vodka Yonic contributor Sydney Marks writes about an early experience with purity culture and how it stoked a gay awakening.
My Original Sin
How I discovered my sexuality at a purity conference
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Good talk about ways to make streaming better. I appreciate that he doesn't feel like he needs to be the business person but wanted to do something instead of the alternative.
Nashville Scene@nashvillescene.com · 22h agoMany people have issues with economics and ethics in streaming music. Nashville musician Eagle Johnson went further and launched Juniper, his own streaming service.
Many people have issues with economics and ethics in streaming music. Nashville musician Eagle Johnson went further and launched Juniper, his own streaming service.
Juniper Confronts Problems With Music Streaming Head-On
We talk with Eagle Johnson, Nashville musician and founder of the up-and-coming music streaming service, about the challenges of establishing a better payment model.
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An inside look at Regal Opry Mills’ IMAX 70 mm screenings of ‘The Odyssey.’
Behind the Scenes of the 70 mm IMAX Screenings of ‘The Odyssey’
Talking with Regal Opry Mills projectionist Dean Fick about the revitalized art form
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In the wake of a fatal vehicle crash Aug. 1 on Lower Broadway, members of the Metro Council are considering actions to increase roadway safety in Nashville.
Metro Council Contemplates Pedestrian and Roadway Safety
No-right-on-red ordinance up for consideration as advocates push to close Broadway to vehicles
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Last week, a Centerville man was awarded millions in a settlement following his illegal 2021 blockade of a Mt. Juliet abortion clinic.
Tennessee Stays on National Anti-Abortion Radar
Centerville man awarded millions in settlement following illegal 2021 blockade of Mt. Juliet abortion clinic
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The future Music City Loop underground tunnel will feature a station servicing the JW Marriott Nashville hotel.
Music City Loop Station Set for Downtown JW Marriott
The Boring Company tunnel will service SoBro hotel as additional details on airport-to-downtown project emerge
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Widely loved Nashville honky-tonk Robert's Western World announces that its first satellite location will be in the new Nissan Stadium, set to open next year.
Robert's Western World Plans Nissan Stadium Satellite
Owners of the venerable Lower Broadway honky-tonk will have space on 300 level of the $2.1 billion facility, set to open in 2027.
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The 2026 Tomato Recipe Contest, part of East Nashville’s Tomato Art Fest, happened Saturday at Lockeland Table. Here are Scene contributor (and recipe contest judge) Danny Bonvissuto's thoughts on the winners.
Tomato Art Fest Recipe Contest Winners Share Their Inspirations
No matter how you slice it, the tomato is beloved in East Nashville and beyond
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A major dine-around event from James Beard and a fun wine dinner at The Mockingbird are on tap. Contributor Chris Chamberlain has the details.
Monday Menu: Fall Fun Edition
A major dine-around event from James Beard and a fun wine dinner at The Mockingbird are on tap
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High turnout trend holds through two weeks of early voting in Davidson County, boosting primary ballots 35 percent from 2024.
Urgent Politics and Easy Convenience Drive Early Voter Surge
High turnout trend holds through two weeks, boosting primary ballots 35 percent from 2024
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Columnist @betsyphillips.bsky.social thinks we should have a Nashville History Month. From visiting the Nashville Public Library to taking a Nashville Sites tour, here are 10 ways to celebrate our history.
We Should Have a Nashville History Month
From visiting the Nashville Public Library to taking a Nashville Sites tour and going fossil hunting, here are 10 ways to celebrate our history
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Critic's Pick: "'Jazz on a Summer’s Day' catches jazz just as it begins to slide toward avant-garde."
Critic's Pick — Music City Mondays: 'Jazz on a Summer’s Day'
2 & 8 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Belcourt
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Critic's Pick: "We know. We know. You don’t like to go downtown. But sometimes you should. And this is one of those times."
Critic's Pick: Robert's Western World's Fan Fair
10 a.m. Aug. 3 at Robert's Western World
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In our latest Nashville record mini-review, Daryl Sanders recommends ‘Slidemaster,’ the aptly named instrumental album from blues-rock guitar virtuoso Rick Vito.
Another Look: Rick Vito, ‘Slidemaster’
The blues-rock guitar virtuoso struts his stuff on his latest album, recommended here in our column of short reviews of local releases.
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Critic's Pick: Copperline Ranch, once the private estate of country crooner Kenny Rogers, is hosting the Eat Around the World Festival — the first-ever public event at the 60-acre property.
Critic's Pick: Eat Around the World Festival
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 1 at Copperline Ranch
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Critic's Pick: "Nashville native Georganna Greene is a painters’ painter, and her new solo show at Julia Martin Gallery makes a statement about attention in a time of distraction."
Critic's Pick — Georganna Greene: 'Circa Diem'
Opening reception 5-9 p.m. Aug. 1; through Aug. 29 at Julia Martin Gallery
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As early voting for Tennessee’s gubernatorial primary wraps up and the November general election for governor nears, corporate political action committees are pouring monetary campaign donations into the race.
Here Are the Corporate PACs Fueling Tennessee’s Race for Governor
Blackburn leads gubernatorial race in PAC donations from law firms, healthcare companies and large corporations
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Halls Chophouse in Midtown is leaning into the concept of a retro lunch with a new special Three Martini Lunch menu on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Halls Chophouse Aims to Bring Back the Three-Martini Lunch
Don’t worry — they’re teeny ’tinis
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Via the @nashvillebanner.bsky.social: U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn has led the Republican race for governor since she threw her hat in the ring last year. But new polls show that margin is shrinking.
Dueling Polls Show Rose Closing In on Blackburn
Gap between Republican gubernatorial candidates could be as small as 3.5 percentage points a week before the primary
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Bobbie Jean Sawyer catches up with songsmith Jessie Gray about her ethereal second LP ‘The Muse,’ which thoughtfully explores catalysts for inspiration and expression.
Jessie Gray Seeks Answers From the Universe on ‘The Muse’
We catch up with the singer-songwriter about her ethereal second album, out July 31.
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The kitchen at Miel will let the fields plan the menu for the local restaurant's Aug. 19 Harvest Dinner.
Miel Plans Festive Harvest Dinner to Celebrate Bounty of the Season
The kitchen will let the fields plan the menu on Aug. 19
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With a new coach, a young quarterback and a revamped roster, the Titans are looking for a turnaround after four miserable seasons.
Titans Look for Fresh Start Under Saleh
With a new coach, a young quarterback and a revamped roster, the team looks for a turnaround after four miserable seasons
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Nashville-based chef service Placemat wants to turn your home into your favorite restaurant for a night.
Placemat Aims to Revolutionize the Home-Dining Experience
Turn your home into your favorite restaurant for a night
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In our live-review column The Spin: Pop star Charli XCX popped up at The Basement East as part of the celebration of her rocking new LP ‘Music, Fashion, Film.’
Charli XCX Rocks Out at The Basement East
In our live-review column The Spin, the pop star performs a free pop-up show supporting her rocking new long-player ‘Music, Fashion, Film.’
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"How hot is it? It's as hot as a data center. It's as hot as a flickering power grid." This week, Advice King @thecroftonshow.bsky.social considers the heat.
Advice King: Hot Enough for Ya?
How hot is it? It's as hot as a data center. It's as hot as a flickering power grid.
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This week’s cover story from reporter Hannah Herner: How Nashville’s historic sites are reckoning with their history of slavery. https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/coverstory/nashville-historic-sites-slavery-history/article_4ad51ac1-5701-4790-8b68-a5fc2c1fd898.html
