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Julianne Akers
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Journalist covering state & metro politics, legal news, higher ed + much more for @nashvillepost.com & @nashvillescene.com. Southeast Georgia native, occasional critic, always pondering. AP Stylebook subscriber. Reach me at [email protected] 🗣️
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Paramount CEO David Ellison has said the film and entertainment company's headquarters will remain in Los Angeles after weeks of speculation that the corporation could move.
Per Reports, Paramount CEO Says HQ Will Stay in California
The future combined entertainment company is required to retain Los Angeles studio lots for five years as part of antitrust suit settlement
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September 22, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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New Visitor and Education Center planned for 7th U.S. president’s historic home
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/andrew-jacksons-hermitage-to-see-132m-once-in-a-generation-renovation/article_6a5a4268-db01-42b9-b465-535df4f29f93.html
Andrew Jackson's Hermitage to see $132M ‘once-in-a-generation renovation’
New Visitor and Education Center planned for seventh U.S. president’s historic home
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September 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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State, local leaders gather to recognize new designation for Briley Parkway crossing
https://www.nashvillepost.com/working-nashville-bridge-named-in-honor-of-late-state-rep-bill-beck/article_fc04ca20-8ef0-4540-b520-b2188882639c.html
Nashville bridge named in honor of late state Rep. Bill Beck
State, local leaders gather to recognize new designation for Briley Parkway crossing
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September 22, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Wrote about SEAHORSE for @nashvillescene.com. It’ll be screening as a part of Nashville Film Festival on Saturday.
September 22, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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State and local leaders gathered on Sept. 19 to honor the late state Rep. Bill Beck (D-Nashville) with the designation of the "Representative Carson W. 'Bill' Beck Memorial Bridge.” The crossing will be located on Gallatin Pike spanning Briley Parkway.⬇️
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Nashville bridge named in honor of late state Rep. Bill Beck
State, local leaders gather to recognize new designation for Briley Parkway crossing
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September 22, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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From ‘The Leader’ to ‘Songs From the Circle,’ here are our thoughts on 14 films showing at this week’s Nashville Film Festival.
What to See at the Nashville Film Festival
From ‘The Leader’ to ‘Songs From the Circle,’ here are our thoughts on 14 films showing at this week’s 57th annual fest
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September 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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After initial skepticism from commissioners, the State Building Commission voted Monday to move forward with a process to select a developer for a proposed redevelopment of 10 acres of surface parking lots near the state Capitol in downtown Nashville.
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Officials advance redevelopment of state-owned downtown parking lots
State Building Commission moves forward with RFQ and budget disclosure waiver for proposed 10-acre project as Democrats express concerns over process
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September 22, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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BREAKING:

WASHINGTON (AP) — CNN, MS NOW, Politico say they've notified Trump administration they're filing a lawsuit over denied White House access.
September 21, 2026 at 11:06 AM
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Vanderbilt University has selected Clemson University executive Rick Petillo to serve as the next vice chancellor for finance and chief financial officer. He will report directly to VU Chancellor Daniel Diermeier.
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Vanderbilt taps Clemson exec for CFO, vice chancellor for finance position
Rick Petillo selected for top leadership role at VU following August departure of Brett Sweet
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September 22, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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Tennessee will receive $2.35 million as a part of a multi-state federal settlement with Abbott Laboratories related to allegations of failed safety standards for baby formula and other products.⬇️
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Legal Notes: Tennessee secures $2.35 million baby formula settlement
Also: Schulman, Leroy & Bennett adds associate; Gov. Lee makes Shelby County judicial appointments
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September 22, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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Elon Musk's tunnel transit business pays $7 million for future Music City Loop stop southeast of downtown Nashville
https://www.nashvillepost.com/the-boring-company-buys-murfreesboro-pike-property/article_450263d8-52ca-4fe9-b6a1-dfaa074f16f9.html
The Boring Company buys Murfreesboro Pike property
Elon Musk's tunnel transit business pays $7 million for future Music City Loop stop southeast of downtown Nashville
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September 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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National Science Foundation funding will serve more than 1,000 undergraduate students, 80 local high schoolers
https://www.nashvillepost.com/working-tsu-engineering-lands-3m-federal-grant-for-ai-research-expansion/article_48f72de9-6017-4a17-82bb-64d46e40a62a.html
TSU engineering lands $3M federal grant for AI research, expansion
National Science Foundation funding will serve more than 1,000 undergraduate students, 80 local high schoolers
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September 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Brad Pitt feature 'Heart of the Beast’ debuts at FirstBank Amphitheater, eyeing Middle TN for operations
https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/paramount-hosts-local-premiere-while-searching-for-office-space-in-nashville-area/article_413bdf79-ee7e-5184-9be6-898222812e9c.html
Paramount hosts local premiere while searching for Nashville-area office space
L.A.-based film company debuts Brad Pitt feature 'Heart of the Beast’ at FirstBank Amphitheater as it eyes Middle Tennessee for operations
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September 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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New 12-member body will oversee music industry development across the state
https://www.nashvillepost.com/state-establishes-tennessee-music-advisory-council/article_3e22a820-463e-4c4d-bacf-8e70afc3aeee.html
State establishes Tennessee Music Advisory Council
New 12-member body will oversee music industry development across the state
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September 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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Tennessee Historical Commission recommends Church Street site for federal recognition
https://www.nashvillepost.com/coca-cola-bottling-plant-being-considered-for-national-register-of-historic-places/article_f51a6f97-9656-4171-a0bb-eb3a6235b480.html
Coca-Cola bottling plant being considered for National Register of Historic Places
Tennessee Historical Commission recommends Church Street site for federal recognition
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September 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Congress Sends Unemployed Americans 40 Million Boxes Of Saltwater Taffy From Vacation https://theonion.com/congress-sends-unemployed-americans-40-million-boxes-of-1844729789/
Congress Sends Unemployed Americans 40 Million Boxes Of Saltwater Taffy From Vacation
September 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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In case you missed any of our live-review coverage of AmericanaFest 2026, here are all of our reviews and photo sets from Melissa Etheridge to Brennan Wedl and beyond.
AmericanaFest 2026 in Review, From The Lipstick Lounge to the Ryman and Beyond
Check out all the on-the-ground coverage from the Scene’s live-review column The Spin. That includes Melissa Etheridge at 3rd and Lindsley, the Americana Honors and Awards at the Ryman, Mary Gauthier ...
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September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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State Sen. Charlane Oliver rallied supporters Monday morning to announce legislation to end corporate electioneering in Tennessee races.
Charlane Oliver Launches Campaign Against Corporate Money in Politics
Oliver rallied supporters outside the Cordell Hull State Office Building Monday morning to announce legislation to end corporate electioneering in Tennessee races.
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September 21, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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The Tennessee Historical Commission is recommending that Nashville's former Coca-Cola bottling plant (known later by many locals as the Jim Reed Showroom) be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Coca-Cola bottling plant being considered for National Register of Historic Places
Tennessee Historical Commission recommends Church Street site for federal recognition
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September 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Pulled an AmericanaFest double this weekend, checking out Parker Millsap, Lilly Hiatt, Julia Barfield and Hunter Flynn at The Basement East on Saturday. Take a look at all of our AmericanaFest coverage @nashvillescene.com.
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Parker Millsap, Lilly Hiatt, More End AmericanaFest Strong
Locals Hiatt and Millsap joined touring artists Julia Barfield and Hunter Flynn in wrapping up this year's festival with thoughtful tunes that rocked and charmed at The Basement East.
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September 21, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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September 21, 2026 at 1:40 AM
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Our live-review column The Spin wraps up our annual AmericanaFest coverage at The Basement East, where locals Parker Millsap and Lilly Hiatt joined Julia Barfield and Hunter Flynn.
Parker Millsap, Lilly Hiatt, More End AmericanaFest Strong
Locals Hiatt and Millsap joined touring artists Julia Barfield and Hunter Flynn in wrapping up this year's festival with thoughtful tunes that rocked and charmed at The Basement East.
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September 20, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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As our live-review coverage from AmericanaFest continues: Brennan Wedl, Katie Pruitt and more bring high-energy songs drawing on country, folk-rock and more to The Blue Room at Third Man Records.
Brennan Wedl, Katie Pruitt and More Kick Out the Jams at AmericanaFest
Players brought punk energy — along with sounds from country, folk and more — to Friday’s AmericanaFest show at The Blue Room at Third Man Records. Among the highlights: Wedl shared music from her rec...
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September 19, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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Headed to The Blue Room at @thirdmanrecords.bsky.social last night to check out Nashville's own Brennan Wedl and Katie Pruitt, along with a host of other acts playing AmericanaFest. Read all about the night in my write up for @nashvillescene.com. 🦋
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Brennan Wedl, Katie Pruitt and More Kick Out the Jams at AmericanaFest
Players brought punk energy — along with sounds from country, folk and more — to Friday’s AmericanaFest show at The Blue Room at Third Man Records. Among the highlights: Wedl shared music from her rec...
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September 19, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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This week’s cover story: As immigration fears keep workers off job sites, homebuilders face a tight labor market and the prospect of higher costs. https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/coverstory/nashville-immigration-construction-labor-ice/article_0b65ba67-3115-4599-a604-9c10a848674b.html
Nashville Scene cover for 9/16/26: A construction worker with his back turned to the camera. Plus text: "The workers Nashville needs are afraid to show up"
September 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM