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.

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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.” \

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.

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.

Singin’ in the Rain with Mill Creek Middle Theater

Mill Creek Middle theater is taking on an iconic tale: Singin’ in the Rain Jr. Beginning November 6, MCMS brings Don Lockwood and Kathy Selden to life as Hollywood struggles to adapt to new-fangled “talkies.” Featuring comedy routines, dance numbers and love songs, Singin’ in the Rain Jr. is sure to delight audiences. Tickets may be purchased online […] The post Singin’ in the Rain with Mill Creek Middle Theater appeared first on Williamson Source .

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...

Craig Campbell’s Grindstone Cowboy Shelbyville Turns One.

Craig Campbell headlines a free Saturday concert to mark the first anniversary of Grindstone Cowboy Shelbyville, the Tennessee coffee shop, restaurant and music venue he co-owns with Mindy Campbell and Beth and Mike Davis. The Nov. 7 “Throw Down Bash” at the downtown Shelbyville venue opens at 7am for regular...

Drive-In Movie on the Point

Drive-In Movie on the Point, a free throwback drive-in movie night from Eastpoint, is Thursday, November 12, 2026, with gates opening at 6:00pm and the movie starting at 7:15pm at Nissan Stadium Lot R South. Load up the car, bring friends and family, and watch Jumanji (rated PG) on the big screen under the Nashville skyline. The event is free, but space is limited and every vehicle must be registered. Reserve a spot for free.

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.

Turnip Green Festival at the Nashville Farmers’ Market

Turnip Green Festival, the 28th annual celebration of Southern greens, is Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Smiley’s serves braised greens from a giant cast iron cauldron alongside catfish and cornbread plates, and the market’s vendors offer Thanksgiving-themed specials. The day also includes food trucks, fall produce, a kids’ zone, and live funk and soul from the Nashville All Stars Band. Admission and parking are free.

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...

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 .

Tennessee Tourism Announces Bike Tennessee’s New Mountain Biking Routes

The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) launched mountain biking routes through its Bike Tennessee program today, adding a new phase to the state’s existing road and gravel cycling routes. Developed in collaboration with the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA), the expansion features 11 mountain biking hubs with 76 trails across Tennessee.

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.

GraceWorks’ Turkey Trot Returns to Franklin on Thanksgiving

GraceWorks Ministries will host its 27th Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Meridian Cool Springs (5000 Meridian Blvd, Franklin,), with nearly 5,000 participants expected. More Hometown Holidays The annual Williamson County tradition features a 10K, 5K, and Kids’ Turkey Chase, bringing together families, friends, and runners of all ages while […] The post GraceWorks’ Turkey Trot Returns to Franklin on Thanksgiving appeared first on Williamson Source .

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 .

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 .