Megan Barry unveils big, bold budget to match Nashville's growth and other top stories.

• Megan Barry unveils big, bold budget to match Nashville's growth

  Buy PhotoNashville Mayor Megan Barry holds her first State of Metro address at Ascend Amphitheater on April 29, 2016.(Photo: Samuel M. Simpkins / The Tennessean)Buy PhotoIn her first State of Metro address, Mayor Megan Barry outlined a robust agenda that seeks to capitalize on the city’s historic growth and tax collections to carry out major investments in new sidewalks, street paving and pay increases for employees.She also looked ahead to one of Nashville’s most elusive challenges — mass trans..

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• Southern Ladies Coffee returns to Dickson museum

  

  Pictured are some of the Southern Ladies coffee honorees.(Photo: Herald staff)The eight ladies to be honored at this year’s Southern Ladies’ Coffee, which will be 10 a.m. to noon Saturday appear to be diverse and from various walks of life.They have at least one thing in common: They’ve all inspired and contributed to the Dickson County community and to their extended families.Tickets to the Southern Ladies event are $15 for the general public and $10 for museum members.For more information, cal..

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• Beyonce to reschedule Nashville show

  

  398 Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutBeyoncé to reschedule Nashville showBeyoncé will reschedule her May 5 show at Nashville's Nissan Stadium, sources tell The Tennessean.Sent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Beyoncé to reschedule Nashville showBeyonce will perform May 5 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.(Photo: Jordan Strauss..

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• How The Willie Nelson Pilot Turned 'Austin City Limits' Into A ...

  

  Getty Image Whether you’re a flannel-wearing hipster who listens to The Avett Brothers on repeat during a daily bike commute, or a red-in-the-neck redneck who thinks Toby Keith’s “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” is second only to “The Star Spangled Banner,” you know at least two things about modern country music. First, that much of it owes its existence to the long-running public television music program, Austin City Limits, and the two-weekend festival it inspired. And second? Neither t..

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• Nearly a year after 'Tomato-gate,' women make strides on country ...

  

  Beverly Keel, For The Tennessean 7 a.m. CDT April 29, 2016Martina McBride will be part of an all-female lineup opening Sunday's 2016 American Country Countdown Awards, which will air live from Los Angeles at 7 p.m. Sunday.(Photo: Joseph Llanes)The 2016 American Country Countdown Awards will open Sunday with an all-female lineup featuring Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles and Cam singing “This One’s for the Girls” to celebrate the strides women have made in this genre over the past y..

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• San Jose/Nashville - Game One: What To Watch For

  

  Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Seven games done and it's a brand new series. The Sharks offer a different set of challenges than Anaheim. Game one will be a very intriguing feeling-out process. Early back and forth Nashville posted a 2-0-1 record against San Jose during the regular season, nearly making it a perfect three for three. Not much has changed on the Sharks roster from the time the Predators last played them and now. They have a healthy Logan Couture back and can easily quick-s..

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• Symphony Fashion Show Runway

  

  None Designer Carolina Herrera, celebrating her 35th anniversary, brought her Fall 2016 collection to Nashville for the 2016 Symphony Fashion Show, a fundraiser for the educational outreach programs of the Nashville Symphony, held at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Alan Poizner / For The Nashville Symphony ..

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• Mangia Nashville puts down roots in Melrose

  

  Buy PhotoVerduri Black Carbon Focaccia at Mangia Nashville.(Photo: Nancy Vienneau / For The Tennessean)Buy PhotoFirst tasteOver five years ago, Nick Pellegrino struck a joyous chord when he opened his Italian Big Night pop-up dinners, taking over Franklin’s Cool Café on Friday and Saturday nights.  Mangia Nashville has grown up and recently moved into its own digs in Melrose. The reservation-only Friday and Saturday big nights continue, but they are also offering lunch and dinner service (with a..

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• Mother's Day is time to reassure mom of a job well done

  

  Don't forget to honor your mother on her special day.(Photo: Suat Gürsözlü / Getty Images / iStockphoto)When I posted a question on my Facebook pages, asking mothers to tell me what they MOST wanted for Mother's Day, I expected to get responses ranging from the gift of time with their children and grandchildren to pedicures, facials, flowers, breakfast in bed, a morning to sleep in, a meal out with family, etc.And I did get lots of ideas like that.But the response that really grabbed me was from..

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• Brett Eldredge Welcomes His Music Teacher to Nashville

  

  by CMT.com Staff 23h ago Fifty music teachers from the Nashville area have each received a $2,000 grant, but an educator from Illinois was on Brett Eldredge’s mind when he appeared at Tuesday night’s (April 26) CMA Music Teacher of Excellence honors ceremony in Nashville. Judy Carroll, Eldredge’s own childhood music teacher, is a 27-year veteran music educator, having taught voice and choral programs at elementary and middle schools in Paris, Illinois. The Country Music Association’s $100..

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