Shelley Mays
Nashville
In love with documenting beauty & life in TN. Multimedia Journalist for Nashville @MetroSchools and former @Tennessean photojournalist.
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Nearly $1M in trading cards, Pokémon cards, stolen in SoCal
People trade cards during the 2018 Pokemon World Championships the Music City Center in Nashville on Aug. 24, 2018. Authorities say thieves stole trading cards, including Pokémon cards, worth nearly $1 million in Southern California. In early October, an officer responded to a report to Professional Sports Authenticator about trading cards stolen from a FedEx truck, Santa Ana Police Department spokesperson Natalie Garcia told the USA TODAY Network in a statement. The incident occurred on Oct.
We should rename Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton | Opinion
Every other week, I fly into Nashville for doctoral classes at Vanderbilt University. Most trips begin the same way: I land at BNA, walk through a terminal filled with music and am reminded that Nashville understands the power of place. After Dolly Parton's death, Tennessee has an opportunity to tell visitors something important about the people this state chooses to honor. The case is larger than music. Parton's songs helped make Tennessee recognizable around the world.
We should rename Nashville's airport after Dolly Parton | Opinion
Dolly Parton reads her children’s book “Coat of Many Colors” to a group of children in 2017 during an annoucement that she plans to release her first children’s album. “I Believe In You” has 13 songs written by Parton, and proceeds will benefit Parton’s Imagination Library. Every other week, I fly into Nashville for doctoral classes at Vanderbilt University.
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Williamson County photographer Shelley Mays' best work
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Cars parade at Tennessee Capitol after Biden named President-elect
Cars converged at the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville, along with some protesters, after Joe Biden was named President-elect on Saturday.
How Keeda Haynes wants to use her story to fight for others
How Keeda Haynes wants to use her story to fight for others Keeda Haynes talks about feeling betrayed by her boyfriend and by the criminal justice system -- and how that fuels her fight against injustice
Nashville SC vs New England Revolution
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Franklin's first public art mural a welcoming dose of sunshine, history
Bright yellow rays of sunshine and colorful postcard-style letters adorn Franklin's first large-scale public art mural, "Welcome to Franklin." It took two months to paint the exterior brick wall of the Walk-In Urgent Care on Hillsboro Road. With over 30 years of experience, Franklin-based artist Michael Cooper designed and helped paint the mural. "I think it’s long overdue. Franklin is a relatively conservative town when it comes to keeping their history and architecture at a certain level.
12-year-old boy with cerebral palsy becomes assistant football coach
Sixth-grader Gavin Schafran, who has cerebral palsy, landed a job as an assistant coach at his school after his mom asked the head coach to find a role for him
Tennessee Charter School Center CEO Maya Bugg talks about charter schools
Tennessee Charter School Center CEO Maya Bugg talks about Nashville public charter schools
Portion of Bicentennial Park trail shut down in Franklin
A part of the Bicentennial Park greenway is now closed after a portion of the Harpeth River bank collapsed this week. The City of Franklin placed barricades around the area after a City of Franklin Parks Department grounds crew discovered the riverbank failure Sept. 15. "The Stormwater and Engineering Department is currently evaluating the existing conditions along with the trees that must be removed due to the riverbank failure," City of Franklin spokesperson Milissa Reierson said.
After 66 days in ICU, camp director survives COVID-19, returns home
Family and friends celebrate Deer Run Camps and Retreat director Fred Reyes with homecoming after a long battle with COVID-19
TriStar Centennial COO Amber Price's passion for women's health is rooted in her childhood
TriStar Centennial COO Amber Price's passion for women's health is rooted in her childhood Amber Price became TriStar Centennial women's and children's hospitals COO in January 2019.
Natchez Trace Parkway through the years
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Nashville party bus in Cool Springs
Nashville party bus in Cool Springs A party bus from a Nashville honky tonk strolls around Mallory Lane and Cool Springs Blvd in Williamson County Saturday, Aug. 8. Such Nashville transportainment vehicles have been banned in Lower Broadway due to COVID-19 measures. Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Gideon's Army violence interrupters plan for peace in Nashville neighborhood
Gideon's Army violence interrupters plan for peace in Nashville neighborhood Gideon's Army works to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline for children in North Nashville and help stop violence and intercept retaliation. Mike Fant and Shelley Mays, Nashville Tennessean
Brentwood police officer killed in crash, THP announces
Brentwood police officer killed in crash, THP announces The Tennessee Highway Patrol discuss a crash that killed a Brentwood police officer Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Playgrounds open again in Franklin
Shelley Mays, Nashville Tennessean Published 1:49 p.m. CT June 11, 2020 | Updated 1:51 p.m. CT June 11, 2020 Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide The caution tape and plastic wrap are off. Employees of the City of Franklin's parks department removed the protective elements from playground equipment and reinstalled swings in all of the city's parks on Wednesday as part of the next phase of reopening in Franklin.
COVID-19 survivor leaves WIlliamson hospital after 53 days
COVID-19 survivor leaves WIlliamson hospital after 53 days Williamson Medical Center doctors and nurses celebrates the release of recovered COVID-19 patient Isaiah Whalum on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Isolated but not alone: Families play, bond in their front yards
Grand front porches with pillars are as much a Southern tradition as college football in the fall, barbecue — with luscious sauces or dry rub — and music from Nashville or Memphis. But, with the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing and stay-at-home orders, our porches, driveways and front yards are serving as windows to our communities for people isolated inside their homes. Neighbors chat, share birthday celebrations, toast friends and do homework on porches and in front yards.
A path of tornado destruction surrounds a statue of Mary in a yard in Bassfield, Miss.
A path of tornado destruction surrounds a statue of Mary in a yard in Bassfield, Miss. A series of deadly storms left paths of destruction across the southeast, on Easter, April 3, 2020. Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Easter Bunny comes to Thompson's Station neighborhood
Shelley Mays, Nashville Tennessean Published 11:43 a.m. CT April 9, 2020 FedEx pilot and Thompson’s Station resident Domenic Vitro dresses up as the Easter Bunny and rides his bike greeting children with candy and cheers during the Safer at Home order. Nashville Tennessean Since the mall was closed due to the coronavirus and the "Safer at Home" order, there was no Easter Bunny visit for Domenic Vitro, 36, and his three children. So Vitro took matters into his own hands.
Easter Bunny spreads cheer in neighborhood amid COVID-19
Easter Bunny spreads cheer in neighborhood amid COVID-19 FedEx pilot and Thompson’s Station resident Domenic Vitro dresses up as the Easter Bunny and rides his bike greeting children with candy and cheers during the Safer at Home order. Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
'Spreading a little joy': Franklin balloon artist creates arrangements in neighborhood
Franklin business owner and resident Camille Blinn is spreading cheer in her neighborhood with her fancy balloon arrangements Nashville Tennessean Camille Blinn has always paid attention to the finer touches of life. That's why when her business, Glitter + Lightning, hit a snag with the coronavirus, Blinn found a way to still make it work.
Franklin balloon artist gives her neighborhood a smile
Franklin balloon artist gives her neighborhood a smile Franklin business owner and resident Camille Blinn is spreading cheer in her neighborhood with her fancy balloon arrangements Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Vanderbilt students move out as coronavirus cancels classes, shuts dorms
Vanderbilt students move out as coronavirus cancels classes, shuts dorms Vanderbilt University announced Wednesday that, in response the spread of coronavirus, dorms will be emptied and all spring semester classes will be held online or through "alternative learning." Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Volunteers gather in Putnam County to help with tornado relief efforts
Volunteers gather in Putnam County to help with tornado relief efforts After a tornado killed 18 people in Putnam County and left dozens missing, volunteers are gathering to help. Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Nashville tornado throws pickup truck into swimming pool
Nashville tornado throws pickup truck into swimming pool A pickup truck was partially submerged in a swimming pool amid the devastation of a deadly tornado that swept through Nashville on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Nashville SC plays its first game ever
Nashville SC plays its first game ever Fans were ready as Nashville SC played its first game ever at Nissan Stadium against Atlanta United. Ayrika L Whitney and Shelley Mays, Nashville Tennessean
Atlanta spoils expansion Nashville's opener with 2-1 win
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Scott Hamilton's pinball machine collection
Scott Hamilton's pinball machine collection Scott Hamilton is a collector of antique arcade games, guitars and Olympic stuff. It'll be features on a cable show Collector's Call, Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Video: Snow falls in Franklin
Video: Snow falls in Franklin Franklin and parts of Middle Tennessee should see a mix of snow and rain through no major travel impacts are expected. Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Then and now: Williamson County's changing landscape
Shelley Mays, The Tennessean Published 10:00 p.m. CT Feb. 17, 2020 Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Old photographs have power in telling a story about a community's past. With 1.2 million people expected to live in the Nashville region by 2040, according to the Greater Nashville Regional Council,residents can expect changes to the current landscapes. In Williamson County, some spaces have already changed in the last few decades.
Predators construct outdoor skating rink at Bridgestone Arena for 'Hockey Day in America'
Shelley Mays, The Tennessean Published 1:06 p.m. CT Feb. 14, 2020 Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide There's now two ice rinks at Bridgestone Arena — one inside and a new temporary public rink on the plaza outside the arena. In celebration of "Hockey Day in America" on Sunday, the Nashville Predators built an outdoor rink that opened Feb. 1, and will remain open until Feb. 23.
Franklin docs want to turn Botox into jobs for people with autism
Franklin docs want to turn Botox into jobs for people with autism Married doctors with a child with autism want to build an empire of car washes to give jobs to adults with autism Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Football fans react to AFC Championship game
Football fans react to AFC Championship game Football fans react to the Tennesee Titans losing to the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship game during a watch party on Lower Broadway Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Nashville Zoo's clouded leopard Niran undergoes artificial insemination procedure
Nashville Zoo's clouded leopard Niran undergoes artificial insemination procedure The Nashville Zoo and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute wants to ensure genetic differences in the clouded leopard species. Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Titans news: Coach Mike Vrabel, players on Sunday's AFC Championship game in Kansas City
Titans news: Coach Mike Vrabel, players on Sunday's AFC Championship game in Kansas City Tennessee head coach Mike Vrabel talked about the Titans run to the AFC Championship game in a press conference at Saint Thomas Sports Park on Jan. 13, 2020. Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
One hand-carved animal at a time, Franklin artist chases dream of building an entire carousel
Ken Means vividly remembers pretending as a child to be a bronco-riding cowboy on a jeweled horse near his home in California. Now, Means is transforming his childhood memories into carousel pieces. Inside his Franklin studio, Means curls pieces of wood onto the floor while faces of colorful painted horses, lions and bears stare out the windows.
First look: Graduate Nashville's decor inspired by Dolly Parton, Minnie Pearl and Vanderbilt
Shelley Mays, Nashville Tennessean Published 10:00 p.m. CT Jan. 10, 2020 Nashville's newest hotel opened its doors this week with a unique style, taking a nod from Music City's country stars and nearby Vanderbilt University. Located in Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood on West End Avenue, Graduate Nashville is the brand’s 22nd property. The 12-story, 205-room hotel, which opened its doors on Jan.
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Bobby Bones pays it forward to Nashville Boys & Girls Clubs kids
Bobby Bones pays it forward to Nashville Boys & Girls Clubs kids Bobby Bones pays it forward to Nashville Boys & Girls Clubs kids Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Inside Pinewood Kitchen
Inside Pinewood Kitchen This "table on a farm" is a place of healing and community about an hour outside of Nashville Shelley Mays, smays@tennessean.com
Review of Tennessee juvenile facility escape underway
FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2019, file photo, Carverton band members, from left, Michael Wiebel, Michael Curry and Christian Ferguson, talk about fellow member Kyle Yorlets during a press conference about the killing of Yorlets, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. Police in Tennessee were searching Sunday, Dec. 1, for four teenagers who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Nashville.
Review of Tennessee juvenile facility escape underway
FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2019, file photo, Carverton band members, from left, Michael Wiebel, Michael Curry and Christian Ferguson, talk about fellow member Kyle Yorlets during a press conference about the killing of Yorlets, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. Police in Tennessee were searching Sunday, Dec. 1, for four teenagers who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Nashville.
Review of Tennessee juvenile facility escape underway
FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2019, file photo, Carverton band members, from left, Michael Wiebel, Michael Curry and Christian Ferguson, talk about fellow member Kyle Yorlets during a press conference about the killing of Yorlets, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. Police in Tennessee were searching Sunday, Dec. 1, for four teenagers who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Nashville.
Review of Tennessee juvenile facility escape underway
FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2019, file photo, Carverton band members, from left, Michael Wiebel, Michael Curry and Christian Ferguson, talk about fellow member Kyle Yorlets during a press conference about the killing of Yorlets, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. Police in Tennessee were searching Sunday, Dec. 1, for four teenagers who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Nashville.
Review of Tennessee juvenile facility escape underway
FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2019, file photo, Carverton band members, from left, Michael Wiebel, Michael Curry and Christian Ferguson, talk about fellow member Kyle Yorlets during a press conference about the killing of Yorlets, at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. Police in Tennessee were searching Sunday, Dec. 1, for four teenagers who escaped from a juvenile detention center in Nashville.
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