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Nashville rumored to be possible destination for Paramount relocation

Hollywood trade publications list Nashville as a possible destination if Paramount leaves California.

Business

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Paramount" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/17/paramount-skydance-states-wga-bond" data-vars-content-id="594ae8fe-8500-4cf5-b4de-2049ed9ac738" data-vars-headline="Nashville rumored to be possible destination for Paramount relocation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/17/paramount-skydance-states-wga-bond" target="_self">Paramount</a> could pack up and move its legendary film and television business to Nashville, according to rumors that at first seemed absurd, but are actually plausible according to political insiders.Why it matters: The relocation of some or all of Paramount&#x27;s business offers a rare economic development opportunity for Nashville by leveling up the city&#x27;s already-booming entertainment industry and attracting thousands of jobs.

Famed "Odyssey" translator to speak at Nashville's Parthenon

Emily Wilson will speak at The Parthenon on Sept. 1.

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&quot;The Odyssey&quot; has captured the world&#x27;s attention this summer: Christopher Nolan&#x27;s adaptation of the Greek epic became the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, spurring plenty of critical praise but also some backlash.<ul><li>Fans who want to dive deeper into the conversation need look no further than The Parthenon in Centennial Park.</li></ul>The latest: Scholar Emily Wilson, famous for her translation of &quot;The Odyssey,&quot; will be speaking at The Parthenon on Sept. 1. Tickets are still available.

Fewer Tennessee kindergarteners got vaccines in 2025-26, per CDC

The share of Tennessee kindergartners with any vaccine exemption reached 4.8%.

Education

More kindergarten students in Tennessee skipped vaccines during the 2025–2026 school year, according to exemption figures Centers for Disease Control and Prevention <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cdc.gov/schoolvaxview/data/index.html" data-vars-content-id="58b320b8-b3f2-4a47-8a57-52742d7c4b57" data-vars-headline="Fewer Tennessee kindergarteners got vaccines in 2025-26, per CDC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cdc.gov/schoolvaxview/data/index.html" target="_blank">reported</a> on Monday.Why it matters: Tennessee&#x27;s rate of vaccine exemptions saw its biggest annual increase in years as vaccine skepticism continues to grow.<ul><li>The change coincided with continued efforts by the Trump administration to make controversial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="vaccine policy changes" data-vars-click-url="http://axios.com/2026/08/10/trump-order-split-up-mmr-vaccine" data-vars-content-id="58b320b8-b3f2-4a47-8a57-52742d7c4b57" data-vars-headline="Fewer Tennessee kindergarteners got vaccines in 2025-26, per CDC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://axios.com/2026/08/10/trump-order-split-up-mmr-vaccine" target="_self">vaccine policy changes</a>.</li></ul>

Family says error at St. Thomas Midtown paralyzed patient

St. Thomas confirmed an "event" at the hospital had affected four patients.

News

A Middle Tennessee woman&#x27;s family said a medical mixup last week at St. Thomas Midtown left her paralyzed following a routine knee replacement surgery.<ul><li>In a statement responding to reports about the matter, Ascension St. Thomas confirmed to Axios that an &quot;event&quot; at the hospital had affected four patients. The statement did not disclose the nature or cause of the event.</li></ul>

Titans training camp draws attention to Saleh and Ward

Titans begin training camp looking for stability.

Sports

For NFL fans, training camp is supposed to be a time for hope, but Titans fans have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="seen this movie before" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/07/11/tennessee-titans-training-camp-test-cam-ward" data-vars-content-id="1f692f12-04db-4661-a336-675d55c9dde0" data-vars-headline="Titans training camp draws attention to Saleh and Ward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/07/11/tennessee-titans-training-camp-test-cam-ward" target="_self">seen this movie before</a>.<ul><li>Since Steve McNair left the franchise in 2005, the team has had 16 starting quarterbacks.</li><li>After 17 years of stability provided by Jeff Fisher, the Titans have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="employed seven head coaches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/10/14/tennessee-titans-callahan-fired-mike-mccoy-interim" data-vars-content-id="1f692f12-04db-4661-a336-675d55c9dde0" data-vars-headline="Titans training camp draws attention to Saleh and Ward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/10/14/tennessee-titans-callahan-fired-mike-mccoy-interim" target="_self">employed seven head coaches</a> in the last 16 years.</li></ul>Why it matters: This year&#x27;s training camp boils down to the same old questions: can <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new coach Robert Saleh" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/01/20/tennessee-titans-robert-saleh-head-coach" data-vars-content-id="1f692f12-04db-4661-a336-675d55c9dde0" data-vars-headline="Titans training camp draws attention to Saleh and Ward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/01/20/tennessee-titans-robert-saleh-head-coach" target="_self">new coach Robert Saleh</a> and second-year quarterback <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cam Ward" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/05/craving-a-winner-titans-fans-look-to-cam-wards-debut" data-vars-content-id="1f692f12-04db-4661-a336-675d55c9dde0" data-vars-headline="Titans training camp draws attention to Saleh and Ward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/05/craving-a-winner-titans-fans-look-to-cam-wards-debut" target="_self">Cam Ward</a> stabilize the franchise.

How Nashville is embracing another round of World Cup mania

Several events are planned Wednesday as Team USA enters the knockout round.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup mania" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/08/01/bay-area-2026-world-cup-plans" data-vars-content-id="0cb84e7e-7103-46de-b0a0-e33b1ca0d20c" data-vars-headline="How Nashville is embracing another round of World Cup mania" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2025/08/01/bay-area-2026-world-cup-plans" target="_self">World Cup mania</a> remains at a fever pitch, and Nashville is not immune.The latest: Several events are planned Wednesday as Team USA enters the knockout round.

Former Titans star Chris Johnson reveals ALS diagnosis

The 40-year-old football star made the announcement on "Good Morning America"

Former Titans star Chris Johnson revealed in an emotional interview with &quot;Good Morning America&quot; today that he was diagnosed with ALS.The big picture: Johnson, 40, told interviewer Michael Strahan, who is also a former NFL standout, he intends to fight the devastating disease with no known cure.<ul><li>&quot;Honestly, I don&#x27;t know if you ever fully process it,&quot; Johnson said, speaking with the help of a computerized device. &quot;At first you&#x27;re in shock, then you realize you have two choices. You can give up, or you can fight. I chose to fight.&quot;</li></ul>

Team Japan calls Nashville home during World Cup

Japan's national soccer team will reside and train in Nashville for the World Cup tournament.

Japan will provide Nashville soccer fans with a second hometown team, of sorts, during the upcoming FIFA World Cup tournament.The big picture: Japan selected Nashville SC&#x27;s training center in Antioch to be its base camp and practice facility.<ul><li>Hosting Japan is a good fit for Nashville, because state and city leaders have worked to develop tourism and economic development ties with the country.</li></ul>

Nashville Predators want new GM Chris MacFarland to "build a winner"

After years of middling results in pro sports, Nashville wants to win.

The Nashville Predators&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="quest for Stanley Cup glory" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/04/19/nashville-predators-stanley-cup-playoffs" data-vars-content-id="c9277254-8bee-47de-86f6-df97d36b37cd" data-vars-headline="Nashville Predators want new GM Chris MacFarland to &quot;build a winner&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/04/19/nashville-predators-stanley-cup-playoffs" target="_self">quest for Stanley Cup glory</a> led them to their new general manager and president of hockey operations Chris MacFarland, a battle-tested veteran plucked straight from a division rival.Why it matters: After years of middling results in pro sports, Nashville wants a winner. MacFarland has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a track record of building playoff-ready powerhouses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/25/colorado-avalanche-olympics-nhl" data-vars-content-id="c9277254-8bee-47de-86f6-df97d36b37cd" data-vars-headline="Nashville Predators want new GM Chris MacFarland to &quot;build a winner&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/25/colorado-avalanche-olympics-nhl" target="_self">a track record of building playoff-ready powerhouses</a>.

Nashville Public Library launches limited-edition Nashville SC card

The special card comes with a commemorative poster.

The Nashville Public Library is teaming up with the city&#x27;s soccer club to launch a limited-edition library card celebrating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nashville SC" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/05/12/nashville-sc-player-compensation-2026" data-vars-content-id="e688042e-9182-46f2-af9f-6f008a581bc4" data-vars-headline="Nashville Public Library launches limited-edition Nashville SC card" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/05/12/nashville-sc-player-compensation-2026" target="_self">Nashville SC</a>.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the ultimate piece of team memorabilia for fans who want to check out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="books, board games and even kitchen supplies for free" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/09/02/nashville-library-card-free-streaming-audio-books" data-vars-content-id="e688042e-9182-46f2-af9f-6f008a581bc4" data-vars-headline="Nashville Public Library launches limited-edition Nashville SC card" 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-library-card-free-streaming-audio-books" target="_self">books, board games and even kitchen supplies for free</a>.

Inside Nashville's new pro basketball franchise with Nancy VanReece

She talks about her journey to becoming president and CEO of Nashville's new UpShot basketball franchise.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nancy VanReece" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2023/03/07/funding-pitched-for-womens-pro-sports-efforts-nashville" data-vars-content-id="e0c8e46c-752d-4002-a253-6ed36788dee0" data-vars-headline="Inside Nashville&#x27;s new pro basketball franchise with Nancy VanReece" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2023/03/07/funding-pitched-for-womens-pro-sports-efforts-nashville" target="_self">Nancy VanReece</a>&#x27;s journey to her dream job as president and CEO of Nashville&#x27;s new minor league women&#x27;s hoops franchise began on a basketball court in Oklahoma.<ul><li>When she played six-on-six high school basketball in Oklahoma in the early 1980s, girls teams had wonky rules that limited them to playing on half the court.</li></ul>Why it matters: Times have changed. From the college level to the WNBA, women&#x27;s basketball is exploding in popularity.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nashville missed out on" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/06/30/nashvilles-wnba-effort-suffers-a-setback" data-vars-content-id="e0c8e46c-752d-4002-a253-6ed36788dee0" data-vars-headline="Inside Nashville&#x27;s new pro basketball franchise with Nancy VanReece" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/06/30/nashvilles-wnba-effort-suffers-a-setback" target="_self">Nashville missed out on</a> a WNBA expansion franchise in 2025, but this year, the city was awarded a new franchise in the fledgling UpShot League.</li></ul>

Nashville picked to host Super Bowl in 2030

Nashville is finally awarded the Super Bowl after years of effort.

The Super Bowl, the football-fueled pop culture phenomenon without equals, is coming to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nashville" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/05/18/reports-nashville-will-be-named-super-bowl-host-tuesday" data-vars-content-id="768ba5ef-ffa3-46b3-b173-fa4dbe1e5767" data-vars-headline="Nashville picked to host Super Bowl in 2030" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/05/18/reports-nashville-will-be-named-super-bowl-host-tuesday" target="_self">Nashville</a> in 2030.<ul><li>NFL owners <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="voted to award the game" data-vars-click-url="https://media.nfl.com/news-and-releases/corporate-communications/nashville-to-host-super-bowl-lxiv-in-2030" data-vars-content-id="768ba5ef-ffa3-46b3-b173-fa4dbe1e5767" data-vars-headline="Nashville picked to host Super Bowl in 2030" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://media.nfl.com/news-and-releases/corporate-communications/nashville-to-host-super-bowl-lxiv-in-2030" target="_blank">voted to award the game</a> to Nashville at their meeting in Orlando on Tuesday.</li></ul>Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nashville has gradually climbed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2022/10/17/scoop-cooper-titans-reach-nashville-stadium-deal" data-vars-content-id="768ba5ef-ffa3-46b3-b173-fa4dbe1e5767" data-vars-headline="Nashville picked to host Super Bowl in 2030" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2022/10/17/scoop-cooper-titans-reach-nashville-stadium-deal" target="_self">Nashville has gradually climbed</a> the tourism ladder over the last decade-plus, expanding from a country music town to an international tourist destination.<ul><li>Hosting the Super Bowl will be a crowning achievement for the city&#x27;s hospitality industry. </li></ul>

Reports: Nashville will be named Super Bowl host Tuesday

Analysts expect the NFL to award Nashville the 2030 Super Bowl.

The NFL owners are expected to vote Tuesday to award Nashville <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Super Bowl" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/04/21/nashville-super-bowl-announcement-could-be-on-the-horizon" data-vars-content-id="5a60e8a6-ffa5-4b18-a065-b6a6a7af4c60" data-vars-headline="Reports: Nashville will be named Super Bowl host Tuesday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/04/21/nashville-super-bowl-announcement-could-be-on-the-horizon" target="_self">the Super Bowl</a> in 2030, according to multiple <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national media reports" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2056332443167183119?s=20" data-vars-content-id="5a60e8a6-ffa5-4b18-a065-b6a6a7af4c60" data-vars-headline="Reports: Nashville will be named Super Bowl host Tuesday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2056332443167183119?s=20" target="_blank">national media reports</a>.Why it matters: The Super Bowl would be the biggest tourism and media event ever held in Nashville.

Titans begin Nissan Stadium's final season against Jets

Titans open the 2026 season at home against the Jets.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Titans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/01/20/tennessee-titans-robert-saleh-head-coach" data-vars-content-id="61be5d10-bc17-4030-bb9e-23b84c077def" data-vars-headline="Titans begin Nissan Stadium&#x27;s final season against Jets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/01/20/tennessee-titans-robert-saleh-head-coach" target="_self">The Titans</a> will begin their first season under coach Robert Saleh with a home game against the New York Jets.Why it matters: It&#x27;s the final home opener at the old Nissan Stadium. The new stadium is expected to open in time for the 2027 season.

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