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Judge allows Tennessee map favoring Republicans to move ahead

Judge allows Tennessee map favoring GOP to move ahead

Tennessee Democrats suffered a key setback in their lawsuit challenging the new map.

Politics & Policy

U.S. Chief District Judge Chip Campbell on Thursday rejected Tennessee Democrats&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="request for a temporary restraining order" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/05/08/lawsuits-challenge-tennessee-gop-house-map" data-vars-content-id="eb3d5632-933f-466d-8df6-78b7cf216546" data-vars-headline="Judge allows Tennessee map favoring Republicans to move ahead" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/05/08/lawsuits-challenge-tennessee-gop-house-map" target="_self">request for a temporary restraining order</a> to stop the state from implementing a new U.S. House map that favors Republicans.Why it matters: The legal challenges to the new map will press on, but Campbell&#x27;s ruling is a critical setback for opponents.

Starbucks set to get $30 million in state incentives for Nashville move

The incentives come in exchange for the coffee giant creating a corporate hub in Nashville.

Business

Tennessee is preparing to give Starbucks $30 million in state government incentives in exchange for the coffee giant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="creating a corporate hub" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/03/03/starbucks-to-establish-corporate-office-in-nashville-this-year" data-vars-content-id="76067453-5867-4440-a54c-c71a4986fbe2" data-vars-headline="Starbucks set to get $30 million in state incentives for Nashville move" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/03/03/starbucks-to-establish-corporate-office-in-nashville-this-year" target="_self">creating a corporate hub</a> in downtown Nashville.Why it matters: New information in a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="State Funding Board agenda" data-vars-click-url="https://comptroller.tn.gov/content/dam/cot/tsfb/documents/agendas/2026/SFBAgenda2026.05.20.pdf" data-vars-content-id="76067453-5867-4440-a54c-c71a4986fbe2" data-vars-headline="Starbucks set to get $30 million in state incentives for Nashville move" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://comptroller.tn.gov/content/dam/cot/tsfb/documents/agendas/2026/SFBAgenda2026.05.20.pdf" target="_blank">State Funding Board agenda</a> is the first indication of the cost of bringing Starbucks&#x27; corporate offices to town.

New Nashville foundation connects music community to philanthropy

A new foundation seeks to be a hub for music-driven philanthrophy.

Music Community Foundation, a Nashville-based initiative connecting music artists to philanthropic resources, announced its launch today.Why it matters: The new foundation will be a hub for music-driven philanthropy.<ul><li>The intersection of nonprofit work and the music industry is uniquely Nashville, but organizers hope to expand the Music Community Foundation&#x27;s reach across the country.</li></ul>

Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry pulls papers to run for Congress

Former Mayor Megan Barry pulls papers to possibly run for U.S. House again.

Politics

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/10/28/megan-barry-congressional-race-tennessee" data-vars-content-id="ee47cd30-68aa-4e06-8330-72097284b1db" data-vars-headline="Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry pulls papers to run for Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/10/28/megan-barry-congressional-race-tennessee" target="_self">Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry</a> pulled a petition this week to run for Tennessee&#x27;s newly redrawn District 6 U.S. House seat as candidates in both parties scramble to respond to the new congressional map.Why it matters: Potential candidates only have a few days to decide to run following the last-minute <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shakeup from Tennessee Republicans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/05/07/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-new-us-house-map-to-give-gop-a-9-0-advantage" data-vars-content-id="ee47cd30-68aa-4e06-8330-72097284b1db" data-vars-headline="Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry pulls papers to run for Congress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/05/07/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-new-us-house-map-to-give-gop-a-9-0-advantage" target="_self">shakeup from Tennessee Republicans</a>.

This year's Nashville marathon enjoys growth spurt

The marathon is growing after pandemic-era slump.

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Runners will take over some of Nashville&#x27;s busiest streets this weekend as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the marathon returns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/04/24/nashville-marathon-25th-anniversary" data-vars-content-id="cc457ddc-a69a-4f93-92e1-d0da68b538d1" data-vars-headline="This year&#x27;s Nashville marathon enjoys growth spurt" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/04/24/nashville-marathon-25th-anniversary" target="_self">the marathon returns</a> for the 26th year.Why it matters: The marathon is growing after pandemic-era slump in participation.

How to spend your summer vacation in Nashville

Celebrity chefs have set up shop, new attractions are taking shape and the famed corridor of honky-tonks on Lower Broadway keeps getting brighter.

If you&#x27;re looking to sing your way through summer vacation, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nashville" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/things-to-do" data-vars-content-id="daba2283-cb2f-413e-bb89-21fe8d210193" data-vars-headline="How to spend your summer vacation in Nashville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/things-to-do" target="_self">Nashville</a> is the perfect destination.Why it matters: Music City has been the end of the yellow brick road for generations of aspiring musicians. As such, it is loaded with must-see landmarks for any music lover.

Downtown home tour offers glimpse of high-end condo life in Nashville

Nashville's downtown homes tour is Saturday.

If you&#x27;ve ever wanted to see what it&#x27;s like to live in a luxury condo downtown Nashville, now&#x27;s your chance.Driving the news: The Nashville Downtown Partnership hosts its annual downtown homes tour on Saturday.

Country Music Hall of Fame celebrates 20 million visitors

The milestone cements the hall's status as one of Nashville's great landmarks and tourist destinations.

News

As of Wednesday, 20 million visitors have come to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/06/27/country-music-hall-of-fame-dolly-parton" data-vars-content-id="9c92d43c-ca54-4338-a042-38822fa6d523" data-vars-headline="Country Music Hall of Fame celebrates 20 million visitors" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/06/27/country-music-hall-of-fame-dolly-parton" target="_self">Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum</a> since it moved downtown in 2001.Why it matters: The milestone cements the Hall&#x27;s status as one of Nashville&#x27;s great landmarks and tourist destinations.

Xul to host PB&J Mixtape release party in The Nations

Xul brings a jolt of enthusiasm to the Nashville beer scene with its PB&J Mixtape release party.

It&#x27;s been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a gritty stretch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/02/nashville-craft-beer-industry-ownership-changes" data-vars-content-id="2ed25cd8-9b38-43a3-9bfc-88ea3152fbca" data-vars-headline="Xul to host PB&amp;J Mixtape release party in The Nations" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/02/nashville-craft-beer-industry-ownership-changes" target="_self">a gritty stretch</a> for Nashville&#x27;s craft brewery scene.<ul><li>Beloved breweries have consolidated, sold to out-of-towners or just plain closed.</li></ul>

Waymo launches autonomous car rides in Nashville

Nashville joined a growing list of cities Tuesday where autonomous rides are available.

It&#x27;s written on the first pages of countless sci-fi novels: driverless vehicles transporting people around a futuristic city.<ul><li>Well, welcome to the future Nashville, because <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="autonomous taxis from Waymo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/17/waymo-self-driving-robotaxis-lyft-nashville" data-vars-content-id="f2c4ee02-b8dd-4320-89de-ea45df6f6672" data-vars-headline="Waymo launches autonomous car rides in Nashville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/17/waymo-self-driving-robotaxis-lyft-nashville" target="_self">autonomous taxis from Waymo</a> began providing rides Tuesday.</li></ul>Why it matters: Nashville joined a growing list of cities where autonomous vehicles are operating.

Nashville man gets a surprise star turn in "Company Retreat"

A Nashville resident unwittingly got cast in a comedy series that is part prank show.

An everyday Nashvillian got the starring role in a major streaming series and he didn&#x27;t even know it.Zoom in: Anthony Norman is at the center of &quot;Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,&quot; a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Prime Video" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/18/new-movies-tv-prime-video-netflix-tubi" data-vars-content-id="7f2544ec-3399-4be5-8592-94dc50dfa901" data-vars-headline="Nashville man gets a surprise star turn in &quot;Company Retreat&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/18/new-movies-tv-prime-video-netflix-tubi" target="_self">Prime Video</a> comedy that is part prank show and part mockumentary.

Great Smoky Mountains still the nation's top park

More than 11.5 million visitors passed through Great Smoky Mountains National Park last year.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Great Smoky Mountains" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/03/05/smoky-mountains-natchez-trace-fired-employees" data-vars-content-id="3e2a8b67-12fc-4abf-8197-301b1b35c4f9" data-vars-headline="Great Smoky Mountains still the nation&#x27;s top park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/03/05/smoky-mountains-natchez-trace-fired-employees" target="_self">Great Smoky Mountains</a> still tower over the rest of the country&#x27;s parks, according to new attendance <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tallies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/socialscience/visitor-use-statistics-dashboard.htm" data-vars-content-id="3e2a8b67-12fc-4abf-8197-301b1b35c4f9" data-vars-headline="Great Smoky Mountains still the nation&#x27;s top park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/socialscience/visitor-use-statistics-dashboard.htm" target="_blank">tallies</a> from the National Park Service.Why it matters: The Smokies are a cultural and financial cornerstone in Tennessee. Visits there <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="boost the state&#x27;s economy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2022/07/20/national-parks-bring-870-million-to-tennessee" data-vars-content-id="3e2a8b67-12fc-4abf-8197-301b1b35c4f9" data-vars-headline="Great Smoky Mountains still the nation&#x27;s top park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2022/07/20/national-parks-bring-870-million-to-tennessee" target="_self">boost the state&#x27;s economy</a> and reflect the splendor of our natural surroundings.

The Truth music venue announces first concert lineup

Sting, Beck, Jo Dee Messina, Scotty McCreery and Glorilla are among headliners.

Pop music singer-songwriter Freya Skye will play the first-ever show at The Truth music venue in Wedgewood-Houston in October.Why it matters: The Truth announced its debut lineup Monday, representing a diverse array of genres.

Nashville Public Library releases new video production of "Goldilocks" puppet show

You can stream a video of the Nashville Public Library's award-winning take on "Goldilocks."

A creative spin on the classic tale of &quot;Goldilocks&quot; is available to stream online starting Thursday through the Nashville Public Library and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television" data-vars-click-url="https://necatnetwork.org/series/1136_goldilocks/" data-vars-content-id="c48118e2-d228-4008-96bc-551a28f2c602" data-vars-headline="Nashville Public Library releases new video production of &quot;Goldilocks&quot; puppet show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://necatnetwork.org/series/1136_goldilocks/" target="_blank">Nashville Education, Community and Arts Television</a> (NECAT).Why it matters: &quot;Goldilocks&quot; is wholesome and free content for kids and puppet enthusiasts of all ages.

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