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Todd Snider, whose album 'East Nashville Skyline' is essential to roots music, is dead at 59
Nashville musician Todd Snider, a singer-songwriter known for his blend of humor and story, died on Friday. He was 59 years old. News of Snider’s death was confirmed by his official social media accounts on Saturday. Local fans soon started gathering outside of the Purple Building in East Nashville — where Snider made music and filmed a documentary — to pay their respects, leaving flowers and wearing t-shirts bearing the musician’s name.
Students have been called to the office - and even arrested - for AI surveillance false alarms
Lesley Mathis knows what her daughter said was wrong. But she never expected the 13-year-old girl would get arrested for it. The teenage girl made an offensive joke while chatting online with her classmates, triggering the school’s surveillance software. Before the morning was even over, the Tennessee eighth grader was under arrest. She was interrogated, strip-searched and spent the night in a jail cell, her mother says.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn officially joins TN governor race
Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn announced Wednesday that she is entering the open Tennessee governor’s race in 2026, setting up a primary clash with U.S. Rep. John Rose. Blackburn’s announcement makes official what had been expected for some time from the ally of President Donald Trump. She had made no secret that she was planning on running for the position. It sets up a Republican primary clash in August 2026 against Rose who is also a Trump backer. They will be competing to replace GOP Gov.
Group cancels events surrounding Nashville SC game, cites immigration arrests
A supporters group for Nashville’s Major League Soccer team canceled game-day activities following recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Tennessee that have resulted in more than 100 people taken into custody. The group La Brigada De Oro posted a statement on social media announcing the decision to cancel its pregame tailgate at Nashville’s match on Saturday night against Charlotte at Geodis Park. Many in the group also boycotted the game.
A total lunar eclipse is rising on Thursday night
Tonight, a total lunar eclipse will rise over Nashville, making our nearest natural satellite glow red for the first time in nearly three years. Checking out a total lunar eclipse isn’t difficult. You don’t need any special equipment, just a relatively clear sky and a view of the Moon. Totality will begin at 1:26 a.m. CT Friday and last for a little over an hour. A total lunar eclipse happens when the full Moon slips into the deepest part of the Earth’s shadow.
Vandy's Mikayla Blakes scores NCAA Division I freshman record 55 points in win over Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes scored a Division I women’s freshman record 55 points on Sunday in a 98-88 overtime victory over Auburn. Blakes, a 5-foot-8 guard who is averaging 21.8 points, shot 15 for 28 from the field with two 3-pointers and made 23 of 24 free throws. She broke the record set by Elena Delle Donne, who scored 54 as a redshirt freshman at Delaware in a 2010 loss to James Madison.
At least 9 people are dead, including 8 in Kentucky, in latest blast of winter weather
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — At least nine people have died in the most recent round of harsh weather to pummel the U.S., including eight people in Kentucky who died as creeks swelled from heavy rain and water covered roads. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday that hundreds of people stranded by flooding had to be rescued.
When it snows in Nashville, these streets get cleared first
Significant snow is coming to Middle Tennessee on Friday, with the possibility of 4 to 6 inches of accumulation throughout the day. The National Weather Service is warning that there could be travel impacts throughout the weekend, with slow melting and event refreezing in the overnight hours. Streets are likely to be snow-covered and icy for several days. Metro Nashville has listed 1,800 miles of roadway that are considered “snow removal priority routes.” You can find those routes here.
New music event will celebrate independent venues and local artists in Nashville
A new, affordable South By Southwest-style music event called 615 Indie Live is coming to Nashville. In February, 40 local bands are going to play across 13 independent venues all over the city.
NashVillager Podcast: Biking the Trace
What’s the best bike ride in Nashville? The Natchez Trace Parkway was completed in 2005, and today, it stands out as a popular biking spot for travelers in the Southeast. Plus, the local news for October 24, 2024 and a bus rider’s strong opinions on what can be better about transit in Nashville.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and an A-list Hollywood actor, has died. Kristofferson died at his home on Maui, Hawaii on Saturday, family spokeswoman Ebie McFarland said in an email. He was 88. McFarland said Kristofferson died peacefully, surrounded by his family. No cause was given.
Dozens stranded, rescued from East Tennessee hospital during Helene flooding
As floodwaters from Hurricane Helene quickly surrounded a small Tennessee hospital near a riverbank, workers first tried to get patients out by ambulance. Then, the road washed out. They tried to move people to the center of the low-slung building, but they were met by water. Once rescue boats arrived, the water was so dangerous they couldn’t leave.
How to see the Perseid meteor show in Dallas
Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios The Perseid meteor shower might have already peaked this week, but there is still plenty of time to catch a glimpse. The big picture: Meteor showers are perhaps the most accessible cosmic events each year. You don't need telescopes or binoculars to see the meteor shower, just a comfy place to lie down and look up under relatively cloudless and dark skies.
Olympics gold for Tennessee athletes - and other results (updated)
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The 2024 Olympics in Paris have wrapped, and athletes with Tennessee ties often took center stage in both well-established events, like swimming, and brand new Olympic sports, like breaking (not breakdancing). Hixson’s Olivia Reeves takes gold Olivia Reeves won the gold medal in weightlifting, marking the first time in 24 years that an American has taken the top spot in the sport. Reeves lifted 258 pounds in the snatch and 320 pounds in the clean and jerk on Friday, besting her competitors.
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Tennessee astronaut launches to orbit on first flight of Boeing's new capsule
A pair of NASA test pilots blasted off aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule for the International Space Station, the first to fly the new spacecraft. The trip by Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams was expected to take 25 hours, with an arrival Thursday. They will spend just over a week at the orbiting lab before climbing back into Starliner for a remote desert touchdown in the western U.S. on June 14.
Severe weather may impact much of Middle Tennessee on Sunday
A wide swath of Middle Tennessee is at risk of severe weather Sunday and Monday. The National Weather Service is warning that people in the area should remain “weather aware” through Memorial Day. Nashville, Clarksville, Franklin and other parts of the region are at an “enhanced risk” — also known as “level 3” — for severe weather on Sunday while Murfreesboro and other areas to the south of Nashville are at “slight risk” or “level 2,” according to the NWS.
Tennessee astronaut Barry 'Butch' Wilmore set for space launch
Boeing is expected to launch the first crewed flight of its Starliner spacecraft to orbit on Monday night, and Tennessean Barry “Butch” Wilmore will be aboard. Wilmore and his fellow NASA astronaut Suni Williams are scheduled to take flight at 9:34 p.m. CT from Cape Canaveral, Fla., on a trip to the International Space Station. You can watch the launch in the window below or via NASA TV. This will be the third time Wilmore has flown to orbit, clocking over 178 days in space.
How to (safely) watch the solar eclipse from Nashville on Monday
Millions of people around the U.S. will have the chance to experience a total solar eclipse on Monday. Nashville isn’t in the line of totality this time around, but the city — and all of Middle Tennessee — will still be treated to a pretty amazing partial solar eclipse. During the partial eclipse’s peak — which will happen at 2:03 p.m. local time Monday — about 95% of the Sun’s face will be blocked out by the Moon.
Shooting in Salemtown restaurant leaves one dead, several injured
One man is dead and multiple people were injured after a shooting in a Salemtown restaurant on Sunday afternoon. Metro Nashville Police have confirmed that as many as six other people were shot during the incident, which took place at Roasted at 614 Garfield St. None of those injuries were life-threatening, according to the department. Police say a seventh person was transported to the hospital after having a panic attack.
Lawmakers vote to vacate the entire TSU board
Lawmakers in the Tennessee House of Representatives voted Thursday to vacate the entire Tennessee State University board of trustees, sending the bill to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for signature. Republicans in the Senate made clear that they wouldn’t compromise on vacating the board after a middle ground emerged in the House that would have only removed some members of the board.
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Potholes from last month's major winter storm are still causing problems on Tennessee roads
While the snow and ice from January’s record-breaking winter storm has melted, Tennessee is still digging out of the damage it caused. The Tennessee Department of Transportation said in an update Tuesday that it has patched 50% more potholes last month than it did during the previous two Januaries. TDOT also added that it has used nearly 5.5 million pounds of materials to fix damaged roadways state-wide from January 22 to February 11, in the aftermath of the storm.
This is Nashville: What it's like to report on Tennessee's tense legislative session
The first week of Tennessee’s legislative session was marked by controversy, tension and debate, setting the stage for the coming weeks. WPLN reporters Blaise Gainey, Alexis Marshall and Catherine Sweeney joined our daily show This is Nashville to give listeners a peek behind the curtain of the session, sharing their insights and predictions with host Khalil Ekulona.
ð Saying goodbye
October 31, 2023 I have loved bringing you this newsletter for the past 4.5 years, but the time has come for me to take things in a new direction. This is the final edition of Axios Space. I'm joining Nashville Public Radio as a news editor in November. If you'll indulge me, I'm going to use this final edition as a victory lap and a vehicle for saying thank you to some very important people. At 837 words, this newsletter is a 3-minute read.
NASA's JWST discovers powerful jet stream in Jupiter's atmosphere
NASA's JWST discovers powerful jet stream in Jupiter's atmosphere Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Jupiter as seen by the James Webb Space Telescope. Photo: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has found a never-before-seen jet stream in Jupiter's atmosphere.
Space junk risk gets real
Space junk risk gets real Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios Why it matters: Space debris threatens satellites and astronauts and is cluttering parts of Earth's orbit that are in high demand.
AI is giving the growing space industry a boost
AI is giving the growing space industry a boost Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios. The AI boom could help fuel much-needed growth for the space industry.
NASA launches Psyche mission to study a strange metallic asteroid
NASA launches Psyche mission to study a strange metallic asteroid Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) The Falcon Heavy rocket carrying Psyche launches. Photo: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani A NASA mission launched on its journey to explore an odd metallic asteroid on Friday morning.
OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample contains water, carbon
OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample contains water, carbon Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) A view of the outside of the OSIRIS-REx sample collector. Image: NASA/Erika Blumenfeld & Joseph Aebersold The pristine sample of a 4.5 billion-year-old asteroid delivered to Earth last month contains water and high amounts of carbon, according to NASA.
Private spaceflight regulation is up in the air with Congress stopgap bill
Private human spaceflight regulation is up in the air Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios The space industry is playing a waiting game as lawmakers decide whether private companies flying paying customers to space are ready for regulation.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio back on Earth after record-breaking spaceflight
NASA astronaut back on Earth after record-breaking spaceflight Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Frank Rubio after landing on Earth. Photo: NASA/Bill Ingalls NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is back on Earth after a record-breaking 371 continuous days in space.
Satellites are revolutionizing the way we see deforestation on Earth
Satellites are revolutionizing the way we see deforestation on Earth Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios Powerful space-based sensors and tools are monitoring deforestation around the world in close to real time, arming companies, nongovernmental organizations and governments with data to combat the growing problem.
NASA's largest asteroid sample will land on Earth this weekend
NASA's largest asteroid sample will land on Earth this weekend Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) One of OSIRIS-REx's arms touching the surface of asteroid Bennu. Photo: NASA/Goddard/University of Arizona/Lockheed Martin NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to sample an asteroid is bringing its rubbly haul back to Earth Sunday.
Report recommends massive funding boost for biological and physical science in space
Funding for research that could help NASA keep astronauts healthy and safe while living sustainably in space needs a major boost, according to a landmark report. Why it matters: NASA plans to send astronauts to far-afield destinations like the Moon and Mars, but to make that happen, the space agency needs to figure out how to mitigate any risks they might be exposed to during their time in space — from radiation to the effects of zero gravity.
Hyped up alien claims risk undermining future ET discoveries Original
Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios A run of alien-related news last week didn't present proof that extraterrestrial life exists. But it did reveal how distorted, misrepresented and hyped the search for life beyond Earth can become. Why it matters: Unscientific claims of alien life and far-from-confirmed findings illustrate alien illiteracy that risks undermining the possible moment when life somewhere in the universe is discovered.
NASA releases new UAP report, and finds no evidence of aliens
NASA releases new UAP report, and finds no evidence of aliens Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios NASA released on Thursday the first report from the unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) study team, which found no evidence of aliens but suggests NASA could aid in government efforts to figure out what UAP are.
The space industry's looming workforce problem
The space industry's looming workforce problem Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios The space industry has a labor problem that could keep it from reaching its full potential.
ğ¸ Axios Space: A looming labor problem
September 12, 2023 Thanks for reading Axios Space. At 1,147 words, this newsletter is a 4½-minute read. Please send your tips, questions and labor complaints to , or if you received this as an email, just hit reply. 1 big thing: Space's looming labor problem Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios The space industry has a labor problem that could keep it from reaching its full potential.
SpaceX's Starship must remain grounded until fixes are made after explosion, FAA says
SpaceX's Starship must remain grounded until fixes are made, FAA says Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) The Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster ahead of its April 2023 launch failure.
Scientists detect the magnetic field of a galaxy in the early universe
Scientists detect the magnetic field of a galaxy in the early universe Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) An infrared view of the galaxy 9io9. Photo: ESO/J. Geach et al. Scientists have detected the magnetic field of a galaxy that existed just 2.5 billion years after the Big Bang.
Scientists detect the magnetic field of a galaxy in the early universe
Scientists have detected the magnetic field of a galaxy that existed just 2.5 billion years after the Big Bang. Why it matters: Magnetic fields — emitted by stars, planets, galaxies and other objects — permeate our universe. Understanding them could be crucial for researchers trying to learn more about our cosmos as a whole.
The high stakes of SpaceX's dominance in space
The high stakes of SpaceX's dominance in space Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Illustration: Shoshana Gordon/Axios SpaceX is empowering other companies and nations to reach their goals in space — but it could also pose major challenges to those same entities. Why it matters: Elon Musk's space company is dominating the industry.
The Moon renaissance is here Original
The Moon renaissance is here Share on facebook (opens in new window) Share on twitter (opens in new window) Share on linkedin (opens in new window) Share on email (opens in new window) Photo illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios. Photo: Fine Art Images/Heritage Images via Getty Images The Moon is in the midst of a renaissance defined by new science, more nations aiming for the lunar surface and a booming effort to establish industry beyond Earth.
India hopes to make history with successful Moon landing
India's Chandrayaan-3 lander is heading for a touchdown on the surface of the Moon Wednesday, days after a Russian lander crashed into the lunar surface ahead of its landing attempt. Why it matters: Landing on the Moon is hard, and India's lander — if it succeeds — will vault the nation into a league with just a handful of other space agencies that have done it. Catch up quick: India launched its Chandrayaan-3 lander in July.
The future of rocket fuel Original
Demand for reusable rockets that will launch more satellites to space and support lofty ambitions to travel farther from Earth are shaping the future of the space industry. Why it matters: Companies are rethinking how to best power rockets that get spacecraft to orbit, and they're using new fuels to make it happen. What's happening: In July, China's Landspace successfully launched a rocket powered by a mixture of liquid methane and oxygen for the first time in history.
Russia spacecraft crashes into Moon during its 1st lunar mission in nearly 50 years
Russia's Luna-25 robotic spacecraft crashed into the Moon on Sunday ahead of its planned attempt to land on the lunar surface this week. Why it matters: This was Russia's first Moon mission in nearly 50 years, and its failure is a major blow to the nation's space ambitions.
Russian spacecraft crashes into the Moon
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The race to tap the Moon's immense value
Nations around the world are looking to unlock the Moon's economic, scientific and geopolitical value. Why it matters: The Moon could be valuable high ground for the United States, China and other established space powers that see it as a crucial place to further assert dominance in space. India and others view the Moon as a place to test technology, perform science and vault them into the rarified air of the established space powers.
How to see the Perseid meteor shower as it peaks this week
The Perseid meteor shower peaks this week, and it's sure to be one of the best cosmic shows of the year. The big picture: The Perseids grace our skies each year at around this time when the Earth passes through the stream of dust and rockdebris left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle. How it works: The meteor shower is expected to peak on Saturday night into the wee hours of Sunday morning. It should be pretty dark during the peak as well, thanks to the Moon being near its new phase.
Small solar system objects hold major clues to its origin
Humanity could be on the brink of making major progress in multiple areas of science. These are artificial intelligence, room-temperature semiconductors, and nuclear fusion. A lesson from ChatGPT: people get excited by progress when they understand what it means. Peter Thiel, billionaire investor and panelist at the event, reckoned it was fair to ask if all innovation could offer was iPhones that allow people to send pictures of their cat halfway around the world.
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