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Nashville labor leader Vonda McDaniel dies at 60

Vonda McDaniel. Photo: Courtesy of the Central Labor Council

Vonda McDaniel, the labor organizer and political leader whose influence touched virtually every major civic issue in Nashville for a generation, died unexpectedly on Tuesday. She was 60.

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News 🗞

New lawsuit filed against Nashville targets Cheekwood construction

University of Tennessee launches new degree in civic and constitutional thought

How Nashville's July 4 celebration evolved into a primetime spectacle

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News 🗞

What to know about Nashville's data center debate

Nashville braces for dangerous heat wave

Scoop: O'Connell seeks eminent domain to block Nashville Zoo data center

Waymo continues expansion of robotaxis in Nashville

The Bluebird Cafe will open satellite venue in the new Nissan Stadium

Tennessee relaunches popular effort to save monarch butterflies

Politics 🇺🇸

DC Blox presses forward with Nashville data center plans despite pushback

Bill Haslam, Colin Reed headline appointments to new Nashville tourism board

Anti-racing measure may reach voters — but likely not until 2027

Mayor O'Connell signs executive order about data centers in Nashville

Metro finance director touts Nashville's financial health

Sen. Blackburn takes issue with data center planned near Nashville Zoo

Transit 🚗

SponsoredNashville gas prices are rising — here's how drivers are saving

Mayor O'Connell touts new buses, service expansion

Metro in negotiations to purchase land for East Bank Boulevard

Nashville's free bus ride program off to strong start

O'Connell celebrates referendum anniversary with 2 new bus projects

O'Connell hires top aide to oversee new transportation plan

Music

Unpacking the clues about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding

Remembering Reba McEntire's Broadway star turn 25 years later

Clive Davis was inspired by country music's songwriting model

Remembering the Emmylou Harris record that helped revive the Ryman

Bonnaroo looks to bounce back

Remembering Opry announcer Bill Cody in his own words

Food and Drink 🍽

Hattie B's rapid expansion continues with new shop in East Nashville

Chef Julio Hernandez debuts Fonda Fina

Things to Do 🗓

How Nashville is embracing another round of World Cup mania

Homegrown musical gives young performers a big-league debut at TPAC

Sports 🏅

Former Titans star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis

Team Japan calls Nashville home during World Cup

Business 🏦

Metro sues to stop state takeover of Nashville's airport board

Convention authority spends $52 million for nearby lot

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