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Adam Alfred Johnson Jr., age 75, passed away June 26th, 2026. He was preceded in death by Adam Alfred Johnson Sr. (father), Mary Francis Herman-Johnson (mother), Bobby Earl (Bucky), Carl Russell, David Allen, and Harold Dean Johnson (brothers). As well as, Connie Lou Dover, Patty Lynn Battles (sisters), Martha Christine Johnson (daughter) and Caroline Anderson (aunt). He is survived by Carolyn Ann (sister), Douglas Scott (Teresa), and John Wayne Johnson (Jeanette) (brothers).

photo courtesy of Dolly Parton Inspired by her iconic anthem “9 to 5,” country music legend Dolly Parton has launched a new signature coffee brand, Cup of Ambition, in partnership with Community Coffee. The lineup includes Light, Medium, and Dark roasts, all personally curated by Dolly alongside the Saurage family, the sixth-generation founders of Community Coffee.

Photo: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Two types of fireworks sold nationwide have been recalled after safety concerns raised the risk of serious injuries from explosions and burns. Click for More News Winco Fireworks International is recalling about 87,120 Unity 7 Shot 200 Gram Aerial Cake fireworks because they can tip over during use, creating an explosion and burn hazard.

photo from Music City Roots Music City Roots at Harken Hall is set for Wednesday, July 29, featuring MT Jones, CJ Solar & The Old Souls and Fly by Night at 7:00 p.m. Click for More Events These artists bring incredible musicianship and storytelling for an unforgettable evening celebrating country, folk, bluegrass, and Americana music. Gathering inspiration from 60s and 70s soul greats to modern R&B and jazz, MT Jones evokes a sound that is both contemporary and timeless.

Photo from Slim Chickens Website Slim Chickens is adding a new recurring feature to its menu starting July 1: Ranch Remix, a rotating series of limited-time, house-made ranch sauce flavors dropping on the first of every month through December 2026. The series launches with Dill Pickle Ranch, priced from $0.39 to $0.49 à la carte at participating locations while supplies last.

The City of La Vergne has kicked off its annual Christmas in July campaign, encouraging the community to donate new, unwrapped toys to help stock the La Vergne Christmas Toy Store ahead of the holiday season. Click for More News The month-long toy drive began July 1 and runs through July 31. Residents, businesses, churches, civic organizations, and community groups are invited to donate toys that will be distributed to local families during the annual Christmas Toy Store in December.

The How Far You’ll Mango Smoothie is available today through Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is offering a new limited-time smoothie inspired by Disney’s live-action Moana, arriving in theaters July 10, 2026. The How Far You’ll Mango Smoothie is available now through July 28, 2026, at participating locations nationwide. More Eat & Drink News What Is the How Far You’ll Mango Smoothie The How Far You’ll Mango Smoothie is blended with mango, pineapple and guava.

Rutherford County has plenty in store for the Fourth of July this year. From fireworks over Murfreesboro to live music in LaVergne, families across the county have no shortage of ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Here’s what’s happening near you: MORE FOURTH OF JULY NEWS July 4 The Fountains 1500 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro Festivities begin at 4:30pm Murfreesboro’s Celebration Under the Stars will take place on July 4,2026 at The Fountains located off of Medical Center Parkway.

“The Eras Tour” by Taylor Swift is held at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN on May 5, 2023. Photo by Jessie Rogers Ahead of their rumored wedding, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are said to have donated $26 million to charity, reports Variety. While the couple hasn’t acknowledged the allegedly upcoming nuptials, several charities today noted they received donations from the couple.

Firehouse Subs® is growing its Melts lineup with the new Smokin' Honey Chicken Melt and Smokin' Honey Steak Melt, featuring an all-new honey chipotle sauce, melty provolone, caramelized onions and bell peppers on a toasted signature roll, launching nationwide Monday, July 6, 2026. Firehouse Subs is launching two new sandwiches on July 6, 2026 — the Smokin’ Honey Chicken Melt and Smokin’ Honey Steak Melt — at participating locations nationwide.