The Latest Breaking News from Nashville

ICE releases Nashville journalist — but First Amendment legal battle is just getting started: ‘The fight is not over’

DOJ insists Estefany Rodriguez Florez is not entitled to free speech protections

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Nashville journalist arrested by ICE released after 15 days in detention

Colombia-born Estefany Rodríguez, whose detention had alarmed press freedom advocates, freed on $10,000 bond

The Guardian - US · Mar 20

‘Everyone in Nashville is a Vandy fan’: how Shea Ralph sparked a women’s basketball revival in Music City

Shaped by two coaching legends in Pat Summitt and Geno Auriemma, Ralph has Vanderbilt poised to make an NCAA Tournament run

The Guardian - US · Mar 17

"Sangria can make you do a lot of things…" How a drunken night, and the support of Samuel L. Jackson, changed the life of Kashus Culpepper

Meet the singer-songwriter who’s shot from small cog in the navy to a big wheel in Nashville

Louder · Mar 11

Tennessee’s Sales Tax Trap: 3 Counties Where You’re Paying More

Tennessee proudly advertises one of the biggest financial perks in the country: no state income tax. That promise attracts newcomers, entrepreneurs, and families who want more control over their paychecks. Yet a closer look at the receipt after a simple purchase often tells a different story. Tennessee relies heavily on…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Mar 8

Passengers Held for Hours After Southwest Flight Rerouted to Atlanta Over Security Scare That FBI Later Ruled Had No Credible Threat

A Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale was diverted to Atlanta due to a false security threat, causing significant delays for passengers.

International Business Times UK · Mar 7

Who is Estefany Rodriguez Flores? Nashville reporter arrested by ICE after living lawfully in US for five years

Reporter Estefany Rodriguez Flores was arrested by ICE in Nashville during a traffic stop, with her lawyers claiming no warrant was present. ICE stated she violated her visa terms and has no lawful status, detaining her pending immigration proceedings. Her colleagues and supporters are advocating for her release, citing her…

The Times of India · Mar 7

“He goes, ‘The audition is in Nashville tomorrow. Here’s 45 songs you’ve got to know by then’”: Her manager didn’t like him. But Doug Pettibone grinded to land his dream gig with Lucinda Williams

Pettibone cut his teeth playing with Jewel and Tracy Chapman – but when he heard Williams was looking for a new guitarist, he knew he had to get the spot

Guitar World · Mar 7

ICE arrests journalist in car with newsroom’s logo as free press groups demand her release

Arrest of Nashville Noticias reporter Estefany Rodriguez Florez shows ‘cruel disregard’ for protections for asylum seeking reporters, advocates say

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Why The Way Buck Reacted To His Parents’ News In 9-1-1’s Crossover Concerns Me

This does not sound good.

Cinemablend · Mar 6