Billy Ray Cyrus and Dennis Quaid are just two of the celebrities who are taking part in a benefit show, Waverly Strong: A Concert for Disaster Relief, with proceeds benefiting those impacted by the devastating flood last month in Waverly, TN, located just outside of Nashville. Meghan Linsey, James Otto, Eric Paslay, Blessing Offor, Drew Baldridge, Jacob Bryant, Tigirlily,…
Steve Smith is offering a cash reward for employees at any of his downtown bars who choose to get vaccinated. Smith, who owns Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Honky Tonk Central, Rippy’s and The Diner, among others, says he will pay his employees $500 if they receive one of the COVID-19 vaccines. According to WSMV, Smith “wants to make sure his staff…
This weekend’s four-day Bonnaroo festival is canceled, but not because of COVID. As the remains of Hurricane Ida brought heavy downpours to Middle Tennessee for two days, organizers announced that the ground is too wet to be able to dry out in time for the festival, which was set to take place September 2 to 5 in Manchester, Tennessee,…
Last weekend’s torrential rains, dropping as much as 17 inches in Middle Tennessee, wreaked havoc in parts of Humphreys, Hickman, Houston and Dickson Counties, all located just outside of Nashville. The flood waters claimed the lives of at least 20 people, including Loretta Lynn‘s ranch foreman, Wayne Spears, and damaged numerous homes and buildings. Several in the music community…
Ashley McBryde will kick off three consecutive headlining shows at the Ryman Auditorium on Thursday, August 26. For McBryde, who grew up dreaming of being a country music singer-songwriter, to headline the Mother Church of Country Music is more than anything she could have dreamed up on her own. “One of my crew members actually nailed it. He said,…
Adele’s was already known for crafting some of the most unique cocktails in Nashville, but now they are sealing their fate as one of Music City’s premier destinations for one-of-a-kind drinks, with their Martini of the Moment program. Each week, Adele’s sources ingredients from a local farm to craft a martini, available for only one week. The series, which…
Patti Smith is coming to the Ryman Auditorium. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member will headline a show at the Mother Church of Country Music on Thursday, October 21, marking Smith’s debut performance on the sacred stage. “To grace the stage of the Ryman Auditorium, where so many beloved artists have played, will be an incredible honor,”…
Nashville’s The Twelve Thirty Club, backed by Justin Timberlake, is ready to make its grand entrance in Music City. After previously opening its The First Level, The Twelve Thirty Club’s Rooftop Bar will open on September 9, followed by the 400-seat Supper Club on September 28. 12-time James Beard Award nominee Sam Fox helms The Twelve Thirty Club, which…
Trisha Yearwood has called several different cities home over the years, but her favorite is Nashville. The 56-year-old, who also spends time in Oklahoma with her husband, Garth Brooks, moved to Nashville to attend Belmont College, and instantly fell in love with the country music capital of the world. “Since Garth and I married over 15 years ago, I…
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel has tested positive for COVID-19. The news was announced in a virtual press conference on Sunday, August 23. Vrabel said he woke up with a sore throat and an earache, which prompted him to take two tests. Both came back positive. “As of now, I’ll be in quarantine, following the protocols, and trying to…
