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Waffle House Shooting Suspect Ordered to Mental Facility -
Friday, August 24, 2018
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The suspect in a deadly Waffle House shooting was ordered Wednesday to receive treatment in a mental facility for schizophrenia in hopes that he becomes fit to stand trial.
Travis Reinking, 29, learned his fate in court just feet away from the man who authorities say wrestled an assault-style rifle away during the April shooting in Nashville that killed four people. It was the first time James Shaw Jr. saw Reinking since the act of heroism that has since landed him budding celebrity status.
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Waffle House Hero Raises More Than $225,000 for Victims -
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A man being hailed as a hero for wrestling an assault-style rifle away from a gunman at a Tennessee Waffle House has raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for the victims.
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Waffle House Suspect: Erratic Behavior Years Before Shooting -
Thursday, April 26, 2018
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Travis Reinking's erratic behavior began years before police say he showed up without pants at a Waffle House restaurant and killed four people with an assault-style rifle.
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Police: Waffle House Suspect Was Armed When Arrested -
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The mentally unstable gunman suspected of opening fire at a Waffle House restaurant in the middle of the night was arrested not far from his apartment Monday after hiding from police for more than a day following the attack that killed four people, authorities said.
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Commercial and Critical Darling Kendrick Lamar Wins Pulitzer -
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar has won the Pulitzer Prize for music, making history as the first non-classical or jazz artist to win the prestigious prize.
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Female Songwriters in Nashville Say ‘Time's Up’ -
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Female musicians in Nashville have long complained about the lack of representation on country radio, but now a collective of female songwriters are singing "Time's Up."
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Sound Emporium Studio Given as Gift to Lipscomb University -
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Lipscomb University will become the new owner of the iconic Nashville recording studio called Sound Emporium, which was originally built in 1969 by legendary Nashville producer "Cowboy" Jack Clement.
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Analysis: Some Super Bowl Ads Score, Others Fumble -
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
There is no greater scrutiny that a brand faces for its marketing prowess than during the biggest U.S. sporting event of the year. Courageous brands bet big that their ad would win hearts and minds among consumers, but alas, only 40 percent of Super Bowl ads earned favorable ratings from our team of advertising professionals.
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Final Goodbye: Roll Call of Some of Those Who Died in 2016 -
Monday, January 2, 2017
Death claimed transcendent political figures in 2016, including Cuba's revolutionary leader and Thailand's longtime king, but also took away royals of a different sort: kings of pop music, from Prince and David Bowie to George Michael.
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Can Alan Zucker Do for Titans’ Marcus Mariota What He’s Done for Mannings & Taylor Swift? -
Friday, August 19, 2016
As an NFL quarterback, Sunday is show time for Marcus Mariota. That’s when he suits up and does everything in his power to help the Tennessee Titans win football games.
But a recent Sunday morning was a different kind of show time. Mariota spent four hours on the opposite side of the Cumberland River from Nissan Stadium on a commercial shoot. A camera crew captured footage of him jogging in downtown Nashville and posing in front of various landmarks.
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Harvey Joins Family Safety Center -
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Mia Harvey has joined the Family Safety Center as community outreach specialist, a newly created position. In that role, she recruits and trains volunteers, and organizes outreach and other special events that create greater visibility for the center. She also develops presentations on domestic violence, showcasing the many Family Safety Center programs that serve victims and their families.
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Collison Joins Kemmons Wilson Insurance -
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Eric Collison has joined Kemmons Wilson Insurance Group as insurance sales manager. In his new role, Collison’s duties will include development and mentoring of the current and new sales force, marketing campaigns and initiatives, developing and fostering carrier relationships, and identifying new profitable areas for growth within the agency.
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Hard Rock Acquires Elvis Presley Piano -
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Hard Rock International has acquired its 80,000th piece of memorabilia: Elvis Presley’s 24-karat gold leaf grand piano.
The piano will join Hard Rock's collection of pieces that include handwritten lyrics, clothing and instruments from new and legendary music stars like Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, The Beatles, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jimi Hendrix and more.
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Hard Rock Acquires Elvis Presley Piano -
Monday, November 16, 2015
Hard Rock International has acquired its 80,000th piece of memorabilia: Elvis Presley’s 24-karat gold leaf grand piano.
The piano will join Hard Rock's collection of pieces that include handwritten lyrics, clothing and instruments from new and legendary music stars like Taylor Swift, Imagine Dragons, The Beatles, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jimi Hendrix and more.
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Grammy Museum to Celebrate Mississippi's Musical Talent -
Thursday, October 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) — With a history of producing music legends such as Elvis Presley and B.B. King, it's no surprise that Mississippi is the home of the first Grammy museum outside of California.
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Lucas Named CIO at Regional One -
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Jackie Lucas has joined Regional One Health as senior vice president and chief information officer. In her new role, Lucas is responsible for information technology and telecommunications for the organization.
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Want Taylor Swift to Perform at Your Party? It'll Cost You $1 Million -
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Pam Tillis has one of the greatest voices in country music, and if you’ve got $20,000 in your entertainment budget, you might be able to hire her for your private party.
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Want Taylor Swift to Perform at Your Party? It'll Cost You $1 Million -
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Pam Tillis has one of the greatest voices in country music, and if you’ve got $20,000 in your entertainment budget, you might be able to hire her for your private party.
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Want Taylor Swift to Perform at Your Party? It'll Cost You $1 Million -
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Pam Tillis has one of the greatest voices in country music, and if you’ve got $20,000 in your entertainment budget, you might be able to hire her for your private party.
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Independents Line Up Behind Apple Music -
Thursday, June 25, 2015
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Several independent music label groups, including those representing Adele, Arcade Fire and Radiohead, say they can now support Apple Music after Apple reversed a decision not to pay royalties during the 90-day free trial period and adjusted other terms.
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Stones Rock Music City -
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Pleased to meet you, hope you guessed our name. Well, hell, Mick, if it’s puzzling you, it’s Nashville. Music City USA.
We’re the national media’s flavor of the day – the “It city,” which has gone from being a secondary concert market – remember The Beatles played Memphis, not Nashville – to one of the country’s prime touring destinations.
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Downtown Business Owners Love CMA Fest -
Saturday, June 6, 2015
It’s the business she’s chosen, and being a multi-bar owner gives Brenda Sanderson a unique perspective on what used to be called Fan Fair, a blue-collar celebration that has gradually been transformed into Nashville’s main culture festival and all-inclusive calling card.
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CMA Fest a Blast for Artists, Merchants -
Saturday, June 6, 2015
The Glimmer Twins wannabe in the white cowboy hat and the 21-year-old blonde who has worked her tail off to climb from the audience to one of the main stages at CMA Music Festival display different but genuine levels of excitement about Music City’s biggest week.
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Stars Flock to Music City’s Ernest Tubb Record Shop -
Saturday, December 13, 2014
When Bob Dylan drops by, he generally goes right for “a handful” of Hank and Carter Family recordings, although on one Lower Broadway afternoon the old man from the North Country also is reported to have purchased a “Larry the Cable Guy” DVD.
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In Wake of Spotify Pullout, Music Industry Debates Streaming -
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – From board rooms in Japan to songwriter's rooms in Nashville, a debate is brewing in music industry circles about the financial and creative value of streaming music, even as its popularity and impact skyrocket.
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Timberlake Becomes Co-Owner of Audio Tech Company -
Thursday, November 20, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) – Justin Timberlake wants to make sure you have a 20/20 sound experience when you listen to music: He's now a co-owner of the audio technology company AfterMaster Audio Labs, Inc.
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Singing Mechanic’s Life Much Like the Songs He Sings -
Saturday, September 20, 2014
The Singing Mechanic – “I’ve got that name. Nobody else can use it,” says Billy Devereaux – sits by his worn, 1,200-square-foot, two-room cottage and looks down at Boots, his Dutch Shepherd.
“He’s a possum killer and he runs security,” says Billy, 55, gazing across the swath of remote land separated by a long gravel trail from Smith Springs Road in Antioch.
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Amazon Launches Music Streaming for Prime Members -
Friday, June 13, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Amazon's newly announced music streaming service is yet another attempt by the company to move beyond e-commerce and infuse itself into the daily lives of Americans with an increasing number of offerings –including grocery delivery and streaming TV.
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New House GOP Plan as Debt-Limit Deadline Nears -
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
WASHINGTON (AP) – Time growing desperately short, House Republicans pushed for passage of legislation late Tuesday to prevent a threatened Treasury default, end a 15-day partial government shutdown and extricate divided government from its latest brush with a full political meltdown.
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Wal-Mart CEO Says Co. Committed to Compliance -
Monday, June 4, 2012
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. CEO Mike Duke said Friday that the retailer is committed to integrity in the wake of recent bribery allegations in Mexico.
Duke joined other executives including chairman Robson Walton, the son of founder Sam Walton, at the company's annual meeting on Friday in pledging that Wal-Mart will get to the bottom of the allegations.
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Optimism Growing on Deal to Avoid Federal Shutdown -
Friday, December 16, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) – The endgame at hand, Democratic and Republican congressional leaders expressed optimism Thursday at prospects for swift compromise to extend Social Security tax cuts, keep long-term jobless benefits flowing and avoid a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday.
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Nashville Hosts National Folk Festival Sept. 2-4 -
Thursday, August 4, 2011
NASHVILLE (AP) – Nashville has no theme park, no beach and no casinos.
But it has music. Lots of it.
The National Folk Festival, which is coming to Nashville Labor Day weekend, caps off several months of major events held here that validate Nashville's self-proclaimed moniker "Music City USA."
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Grim Jobs Report Casts Shadow Over Debt Talks -
Monday, July 11, 2011
WASHINGTON (AP) – Beset by a weak jobs report, President Barack Obama on Friday called for swift action by Congress to raise the nation's borrowing limit, saying the uncertainty over the debt ceiling has hindered hiring in the private sector.
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‘Glass Half Full’ -
Monday, April 11, 2011
The Nashville-area recording studio Robin Crow created has played host to such marquee acts as Faith Hill, Neil Diamond, Jewel and Taylor Swift. It’s where the band Matchbox 20 will be recording soon.
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Evolving Concert Scene Far From Going Dark -
Monday, February 28, 2011
Memphis was a great market for concerts once upon a time, you might hear some old timers say of the golden age of arena rock.
But the market has changed dramatically from the time when Bob Kelley’s Mid-South Concerts took out a black and white quarter page ad in The Commercial Appeal’s Playbook section every week to announce his newest booking.
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Social Media Icons -
Monday, March 29, 2010
It’s been 46 years since Marshall McLuhan declared, “The medium is the message.”
In that time, the visionary media critic’s five-word analysis has been debated and interpreted in ways even he likely couldn’t imagine.
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Furniture Designer Opens First Outlet Store in Memphis -
Monday, November 30, 2009
Mid-South shoppers can now buy at discount prices the intricately crafted furniture Amy Howard creates for dignitaries, celebrities and five-star hotels.
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Circuit City Ripples Go Beyond Vacancies, Layoffs -
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Circuit City will finally flicker out when its last 567 stores close this year, but the bankruptcy of the nation's second-largest electronics retailer will ripple across the U.S. economy for years.