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Following layoffs, Oracle pursues zoning change for East Bank campus

Five years removed from its government incentive deal, Oracle laid off workers, creating questions about its plans for Nashville.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Oracle told Nashville leaders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/04/23/oracle-ceo-announces-nashville-hq" data-vars-content-id="987fb316-a91e-4ef2-95fe-c8e11cef6e7a" data-vars-headline="Following layoffs, Oracle pursues zoning change for East Bank campus" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2024/04/23/oracle-ceo-announces-nashville-hq" target="_self">Oracle told Nashville leaders</a> that it is moving forward with a grandiose East Bank development project, despite creeping doubts on the heels of the company&#x27;s large-scale corporate layoffs.Why it matters: The multibillion-dollar Oracle headquarters and surrounding campus are seen as integral to revitalizing the East Bank of the Cumberland River.<ul><li>But the layoffs, the disruption from AI and the sheer amount of time since the project was announced have generated whispers in Nashville political circles about the status of the tech giant&#x27;s ambitious plans.</li></ul>

Adding 1,700 steps per day could reduce your disease risk, study finds

Even modest bursts of activity can boost your long-term health.

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Research powered by Vanderbilt Health has found that adding as little as 1,700 to your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="daily step count" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/16/walking-americans-declines-map" data-vars-content-id="987ae350-9993-428d-96ea-98475817718c" data-vars-headline="Adding 1,700 steps per day could reduce your disease risk, study finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/11/16/walking-americans-declines-map" target="_self">daily step count</a> could reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases.Why it matters: The research, published this month, shows encouraging signs that even modest bursts of activity can boost your long-term health.

Procrastinators rejoice: Nashville has a tax deadline extension

The IRS announced the extension earlier this month.

Nashville-area residents get a special extension on their tax deadline this year due to disruptions caused by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Winter Storm Fern" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/01/28/nashville-ice-storm-0-42-inches-recorded" data-vars-content-id="ea68c2ed-d700-4091-8a3c-0cc0e39c3563" data-vars-headline="Procrastinators rejoice: Nashville has a tax deadline extension" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2026/01/28/nashville-ice-storm-0-42-inches-recorded" target="_self">Winter Storm Fern</a>.Why it matters: Individuals and businesses in Davidson County and the surrounding area will have until May 22 to file returns and pay taxes that would normally be due April 15.

MTSU launches new MFA for film and TV production

MTSU seeks to create a workforce pipeline to power film and TV productions.

Middle Tennessee State University is responding to an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="influx of film and television productions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/10/09/9-1-1-nashville-makes-music-city-the-backdrop-for-drama-outlandish-emergencies" data-vars-content-id="bd5dbf62-457f-4c4c-bbdc-bb5d826511f8" data-vars-headline="MTSU launches new MFA for film and TV production" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/10/09/9-1-1-nashville-makes-music-city-the-backdrop-for-drama-outlandish-emergencies" target="_self">influx of film and television productions</a> coming to the Nashville area with a new academic program set to launch this fall.Why it matters: Elected officials have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="worked for years" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2022/06/10/metro-nashville-entertainment-industry-debate" data-vars-content-id="bd5dbf62-457f-4c4c-bbdc-bb5d826511f8" data-vars-headline="MTSU launches new MFA for film and TV production" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2022/06/10/metro-nashville-entertainment-industry-debate" target="_self">worked for years</a> to build the region&#x27;s film production bona fides. The MTSU program seeks to create a workforce pipeline that can power those productions.

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.

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.

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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.

Nashville downtown library sets reopening date

The downtown library hopes to reopen on March 30.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The downtown library," data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/06/13/nashvilles-downtown-library-closed-following-fire" data-vars-content-id="f793776e-0240-4c46-aa6e-b63d78eed279" data-vars-headline="Nashville downtown library sets reopening date" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/06/13/nashvilles-downtown-library-closed-following-fire" target="_self">The downtown library,</a> which has been closed since last June, is tentatively scheduled to reopen on March 30.Why it matters: The downtown library is a vital civic hub for Nashville.

Tennessee's role in women's suffrage commemorated in Broadway musical

The Tony-winning musical "Suffs" revisits Tennessee history.

Tennessee&#x27;s starring role in the fight for women&#x27;s suffrage is getting the Broadway treatment <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in Nashville this week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/02/11/tpac-broadway-shows-season" data-vars-content-id="2a8c0e28-d069-4d8b-8620-d151f52d1aa0" data-vars-headline="Tennessee&#x27;s role in women&#x27;s suffrage commemorated in Broadway musical" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2025/02/11/tpac-broadway-shows-season" target="_self">in Nashville this week</a>.The big picture: The Tony-winning musical &quot;Suffs,&quot; which is touring in Nashville through Sunday, revisits the summer of 1920, when Tennessee lawmakers cast the deciding vote to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote.

"Phantom," "Harry Potter" coming to Nashville during TPAC's 2026-27 season

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center revealed its 2026-27 lineup.

The Phantom is coming back to Music City.🎭 State of plays: The Tennessee Performing Arts Center announced its 2026-27 Broadway season Tuesday. The lineup features a slate of 10 shows, anchored by the classics &quot;The Phantom of the Opera&quot; and &quot;The Sound of Music.&quot;

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