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The Hermitage, the historic home of Andrew Jackson, is planning a $132 million overhaul that will include a massive new visitor center and other restorations and upgrades.

Why it matters: The 1,120-acre presidential site is a piece of American history in our backyard. It draws more than 170,000 visitors per year and is a perennial field trip destination for local schools.

• Leaders said the transformative project will make it possible to offer those visitors a more complete accounting of Jackson, the people who lived and worked on the property, and those who were enslaved there.

State of play: The Andrew Jackson Foundation unanimously approved the planned upgrades Monday.

The big picture: The centerpiece is a new Visitor and Education Center that will replace the existing building that opened alongside the historic mansion in 1989.

• Much of the new 70,000-square-foot building will be constructed below ground so that the sight lines more closely resemble its appearance during Jackson's life.

Zoom in: Renderings released Monday show a new tree-lined entrance road leading to a modern, glass-walled visitor center. Inside, the renderings show spacious halls lined with artifacts.

By the numbers: The Hermitage now houses about 800,000 artifacts, but only a fraction of them can be displayed in the existing space. The new construction will make more room for ambitious exhibits and programming.

What they're saying: The Hermitage "is a place where some of the most consequential and complicated chapters of American history unfolded," Jason Zajac, the foundation's president and CEO, said in a statement.

• "We have an immense responsibility to preserve this place while making sure the story we tell reflects the full history of the people who lived, worked and were enslaved here, as well as the nation shaped during Jackson's lifetime and presidency."

Between the lines: The Hermitage has recently worked to provide a more unvarnished view of Jackson's life, including exploring the lives of people who were enslaved on the property.

Follow the money: Private donations will be the primary funding source for the project, according to the foundation. Those donations will be supplemented by public funding and grants.

• State funds are already supporting a $6 million project adding an outdoor amphitheater and new indoor rest space for visitors, including snack areas, new restrooms and office space.

What we're watching: The foundation has not announced a timeline for the more ambitious construction projects.

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The Tennessee Titans haven't had a red-hot start to the season, but Nissan Stadium has.

State of play: For two straight weeks, players have faced dangerously hot conditions. Players' cleats melted on the field on Sunday. ESPN reports the temperature on the turf reached 157°.

What he's saying: Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Cam Jurgens, who went through multiple pairs of cleats, said his feet were still "burning" after the game.

• "Halftime was like a NASCAR pit crew helping me get ready for the second half," he said. "That turf was just radiating."

Titans safety Kevin Winston Jr. got water sprayed on his cleats between plays.

Threat level: Eagles coach Nick Sirianni told reporters he needed IV fluids after the game.

The big picture: "This is why we want all grass fields, to create a standard of play in the league where we're not putting players in dangerous positions if we don't have to," Philadelphia left tackle Jordan Mailata told reporters.

The bright side: This side effect of extreme heat won't be a problem for the Titans much longer. The new Nissan Stadium opening next season will be indoor — and air conditioned.

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🚢 A World War II landing ship will dock in Middle Tennessee this week, and history buffs will be able to take tours. (WKRN)

🚫 The Tin Roof 2 bar in Franklin got its beer permit suspended for a month after undercover police officers said bartenders had over-served visibly intoxicated customers. (Tennessean)

Nashville attorney Tom Lawless, a longtime member of the state Registry of Election Finance, died suddenly over the weekend at 72. (Tennessee Lookout)

The average Nashville-area renter spends about $1,700 less per month than a new homeowner in the region, per a new Zillow report.

Between the lines: Nashville home prices remain out-of-reach for many, giving renters a cost-saving edge in the current market.

By the numbers: The typical Nashville renter pays $1,813 a month, whereas the typical new home buyer pays $3,530 a month for their mortgage, insurance and taxes.

• Over the course of a year, that's a $20,604 difference.

The big picture: It's not just Nashville. In each of the 50 largest U.S. metros, Zillow's analysis shows the typical rent is lower than the monthly payment required of new homeowners.

• The gap has grown as mortgage costs have risen faster than rents.

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This newsletter was edited by Jen Burkett.