Pope emphasizes flexibility over rules for modern families
Cardinals Lorenzo Baldisseri, left, and Christoph Schoenborn show a copy of the post-synodal apostolic exhortation ' Amoris Laetitia ' (The Joy of Love) during a press conference at the Vatican, Friday, April 8, 2016. Pope Francis has insisted that individual conscience be the guiding principle for Catholics negotiating the complexities of sex, marriage and family life in a major document released Friday that repudiates the centrality of black and white rules for the faithful. In the 25..>> view originalNashville Scene editor Jim Ridley dies
Nashville Scene editor Jim Ridley died on Friday at age 50.(Photo: Nashville Scene)Jim Ridley, the driving force for more than two decades behind alt-weekly newspaper the Nashville Scene, a nationally renowned film critic and cornerstone of the local film community, died Friday at St. Thomas Midtown. Mr. Ridley was 50.Known for his writing skill and ability to shepherd young reporters, Mr. Ridley rose through the ranks at the Scene. He began as a freelance writer and wound up as the paper’s edit..>> view originalMiley Cyrus, Nashville musicians join bathroom bill opponents
In this May 4, 2015 file photo, Miley Cyrus arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating "China: Through the Looking Glass" in New York.(Photo: Charles Sykes, Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)Several prominent musicians, including Miley Cyrus and Emmylou Harris, have joined those opposing a controversial bathroom bill that continues to advance in the Tennessee legislature.The announcement, made on Friday, comes just days after executives from major businesses, ..>> view originalBans on travel to Miss., NC, called 'ridiculous'
Copyright (c) 2016 Baptist Press. Reprinted from Baptist Press (www.baptistpress.com), news service of the Southern Baptist Convention. The original story can be found at http://bpnews.net/46634/bans-on-travel-to-miss-nc-called-ridiculous new - 2 hours ago Bans on travel to Miss., N.C., called 'ridiculous' NASHVILLE (BP) -- At least nine U.S. cities and five states have banned non-essential travel by government employees to North C..>> view originalMagic Johnson gives Nashville teen a chest bump and an internship
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The city of Hendersonville's Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting regularly scheduled for Tuesday, March 8 has been cancelled.(Photo: Tena Lee/Hendersonville Star News)Three Hendersonville residents have applied for the Ward 1 aldermanic seat on the city’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen, according to City Recorder Kay Franklin.Board members are scheduled to vote at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to fill the seat formerly held by Rosa Long. Long, 73, died suddenly on Feb. 28. The appointee will serve until the No..>> view originalRetired railroaders help identify items in L&N Depot archives
Retired railroaders reported back to work Monday at Etowah's L&N Depot to help identify a variety of items in the Depot Museum's archives. "In 1988, we opened the museum on the main floor of the Depot, but we never finished the museum exhibit because we immediately jumped into forming the Tennessee Overhill Heritage Association," said Etowah Historical Commission member Sandy Brewer. "A lot of artifacts never got tagged, so we enlisted some retired railroaders this week to help provide us wit..>> view originalSycamore grad rises to the challenge at Lipscomb
Amber Fuqua, a 2014 Sycamore High School graduate, is now a sophomore at Lipscomb University.(Photo: Don Claussen / JAMIE GILLIAM/LIPSCOMB SPORTS)Amber Fuqua recently finished her second season as a member of Lipscomb University’s basketball team.Fuqua, a 2014 graduate of Sycamore High School and a sophomore at Lipscomb, was a starter for the Lady War Eagles squad, which finished 12-0 in District 9-AA during the 2013-2014 regular season.Though her first two seasons at Lipscomb University have be..>> view originalSenate to vote Monday on Nashville judicial nominee
Waverly Crenshaw Jr., left, talks with U.S. Sens. Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on his nomination to U.S. district court.(Photo: Mary Troyan / USA TODAY)WASHINGTON — The Senate will vote Monday on whether to confirm Nashville attorney Waverly Crenshaw for a federal judgeship in Tennessee, a break in the political stalemate over President Barack Obama’s judicial nominations.It's been 14 months since Obama nominated Crenshaw to U.S. district court. But ..>> view originalUndead to descend on Nashville for 'The Walking Dead' convention
(Photo: WKRN) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Thousands of fans of “The Walking Dead” will flock to downtown Nashville this weekend for Walker Stalker Con. The two-day convention, held at the Music City Center, will take place Saturday and Sunday. (Photo: WKRN) Walker Stalker Con is the second largest fan convention in North America. The centerpiece of the convention is “The Walking Dead Experience — Chapter One” where visitors make their way through the 10,000-square-foot attraction —..>> view original
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