12 Things Tennesseans Over 50 Remember About Nashville Before the Boom

If you’ve lived in Nashville long enough, you probably remember the year the Grand Ole Opry left the Ryman. A lot of that Nashville is gone now, or wearing a new name. Here’s what Tennesseans over 50 remember about Nashville before the boom. 1. Church Street Department Stores.

On This Day in 1930, a Tennessee Governor’s Re-Election Triggered a Banking Panic and Inspired a Country Music Classic

On this day (November 4) in 1930, Henry H. Horton was elected to his third term as the Governor of Tennessee. Not long after he won his re-election, banks owned by his political allies began to collapse. Horton had deposited most of the state’s money into those banks. As a result, the state of Tennessee lost more than $6 million, which is more than $123 million in today’s currency. The resulting financial disaster inspired Uncle Dave Macon to write “The Wreck of the Tennessee Gravy Train.” \

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Nashville-via-Texas artist Emma Ogier’s handpicked playlist

If you walk into the record store on November 11, in what section will you find Emma Ogier’s debut Fly 1111? Americana? Sure, the Texas transplant signed to legendary Americana label Lost Highway earlier this year and has tracks that fit nicely with that history. Country? Maybe. She’s had songs that dwell on the genre border where labelmate Kacey Musgraves famously plays. Rock? Pop? Sure, why not? Her song “Rocksteady/HeavyMetal” has been one of our favorite singles of the year, duking it out with Phoebe Bridgers similarly styled “Lost Boys.” Ogier has also been co-signed, in a BIG way, by alt-pop artists like Dominic Fike.

Estate War Escalates: Dolly Parton's Niece Rebecca Seaver and Her Staff Are 'Fired From the Late Star's Museum Weeks After It Opens'

Rebecca Seaver reportedly was dismissed Oct. 29 from her role overseeing Dolly Parton's museum and archives.

Born 100 Years Ago Today in Virginia, the “Hidden Hero of Music City” Who Played on Hits for Patsy Cline and the Everly Brothers

On this day (November 3) in 1926, Ray Quarles Edenton was born in Mineral, Virginia. A member of Nashville’s highly acclaimed “A-Team” session musicians, Edenton’s innovative rhythm guitar playing featured on more than 10,000 recordings in Nashville during his five-decade career. His resume includes numerous hits by Webb Pierce, Patsy Cline, the Everly Brothers’ “Bye Bye Love” and “Wake Up Little Susie”, Marty Robbins’ “Singing the Blues”, and Roger Miller’s “King of the Road”.

Passenger Trains Are Gone, But These 10 Historic Tennessee Depots Still Stand

Union soldiers once pulled bricks out of a train depot wall in Tennessee so they could fire from inside. That shoulder-high firing port is still visible today. The building around it is often called the oldest train depot in the state. It has company, too. Another town on this list only exists because a railroad needed a crew-change stop back in 1902.

Capture the Magic at Pictures with Santa at the Holiday Maker’s Market

Come get your Pictures with Santa, provided by the Junior Service League of Gallatin on Saturday, November 14th, 2026, from 10 am – 2 pm! It’s only $40 per immediate family, and no appointment is needed. While you’re there, shop around at the Holiday Maker’s Market (1111 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066)! *Maximum 8 people […] The post Capture the Magic at Pictures with Santa at the Holiday Maker’s Market appeared first on Sumner County Source .

Savory Southern Flavors Take Center Stage at the 2026 Turnip Green Festival

Celebrating its 28th year, everyone is invited to join the Nashville Farmers’ Market’s (900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee 37208) annual Turnip Green Festival on Saturday, November 7th, 2026 from 10 am – 2 pm. This FREE festival will celebrate all things turnip greens, including live...

Opry Celebrates the 60th CMA Awards

Opry Celebrates the 60th CMA Awards, a special show marking 60 years of the CMA Awards with live performances and vintage footage from the years the awards were held on the Opry stage, is Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7:00pm at the Grand Ole Opry House. The lineup features Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Jamey Johnson, Crystal Gayle, Lorrie Morgan, Deana Carter, Ketch Secor, and Molly Tuttle. Tickets are available through the Opry.

From Cattle Rancher to Animal Advocate: Renee King-Sonnen Coming to Harken Hall

Harken Hall in Madison will host a special evening with Renee King-Sonnen, founder of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary and author of Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher, on Sunday, November 22. Click for More Events The event will feature a book discussion and a screening of the director’s cut of the documentary Rowdy Girl, […] The post From Cattle Rancher to Animal Advocate: Renee King-Sonnen Coming to Harken Hall appeared first on Sumner County Source .

Nashville Zoo celebrates birth of giant anteater pup

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — There’s a new baby animal at the Nashville Zoo, and if you want to see how adorable this giant anteater pup is, you’ll likely find him riding on his mother’s back!. According to officials, Mateo came into the world on Sept. 17,...

This Tennessee Estate Pairs Botanical Gardens With A Fine Art Museum And Is A Great Pick For 2027

A coffee fortune built this Tennessee estate, and it shows. Money from a big-name coffee brand paid for a 30,000-square-foot Georgian mansion on a hill. The owners even mashed their two last names together to name the place, an old-school version of a couple’s hashtag. Today, the house holds...

America 250 Adds Special Meaning to Veterans Day on Murfreesboro Square 11/11 at 11

MURFREESBORO, TN (WGNS) - This year's Veterans Day ceremony on Murfreesboro's historic square will be unlike any before it, blending local history, patriotic remembrance, and America's 250th anniversary into one special community gathering. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m. this coming Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, on the east side...

Gallatin Veterans Day Parade – Route Information, Road Closures

The John T. Alexander American Legion Post 17 will host a Veterans Day parade in Gallatin on Saturday, November 7th. Click for More Events The parade starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, with lineup at 9:30 a.m. The parade will exit the high school stadium parking (220 Doug Suddath Dr) lot via Hawkins Drive, […] The post Gallatin Veterans Day Parade – Route Information, Road Closures appeared first on Sumner County Source .

The Heroes of 1776 – James Winchester

Before there was a nation to defend, there were Patriots willing to risk everything to create one. This November, as we honor our military on Veterans Day and give thanks to God on Thanksgiving Day, let us remember America’s first veterans, whose courage and sacrifice helped secure the freedoms we cherish.

This Tennessee Bookstore Is Owned by an Award-Winning Author and Feels Like a Reader’s Paradise

A bestselling novelist got tired of watching her city lose its bookstores, so she opened one herself. That novelist had already won major literary prizes when she opened the shop, and she has been its sole owner since 2022. The store has bookstore dogs. It also has a tiny door...

Photo of the Day: November 1, 2026

Each day, we will bring you a photo of the day, showcasing the sights of Williamson County (and beyond). Whether it’s a photo of a local landmark, a park, a photo from an event or just a great photo from the area, we want to showcase our local communities throughout the next year. Photo of […] The post Photo of the Day: November 1, 2026 appeared first on Williamson Source .