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politics2 hours ago•6 min saved

Judge weighs dismissal as acting AG Blanche's remarks threaten Abrego Garcia case

A federal judge is deciding whether acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s public remarks about the Abrego Garcia deportation and related investigation amount to vindictive prosecution, potentially leading to the dismissal of the two Tennessee human-smuggling charges or requiring Blanche to testify about the case’s origins. The dispute underscores tensions inside the DOJ as prosecutors push to try Abrego Garcia in Tennessee while DHS seeks deportation to Liberia after the wrongful 2023 deportation to El Salvador.

via CNN|

#abrego-garcia #department-of-justice #nashville

national-security10 days ago•2 min saved

Army suspends Apache helicopter flights near Kid Rock's Tennessee home as probe begins

The Army suspended AH-64 Apache helicopter flights in the Nashville area after one helicopter hovered near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home; an administrative review is underway to verify compliance with flight regulations. The operation, flown from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, was described as unrelated to nearby protests.

via NBC News|

#airspace #aviation #kid-rock

national11 days ago•1 min saved

Army probes Apache overflight near Kid Rock home after pool salute

The U.S. Army is conducting an administrative review after two AH-64 Apache helicopters practiced over the Nashville area, hovering near Kid Rock’s hillside home as he saluted the crews from his pool. There was no request from Kid Rock for the flyover, and the incident occurred during a nearby protest, though officials say it was unrelated to the protest. The Army will assess the mission for safety and airspace compliance and take action if violations are found.

via theguardian.com|

#airspace-regulations #apache-helicopters #fort-campbell

politics11 days ago•14 min saved

Kid Rock’s Helicopter Flyby Prompts Army Investigation

Kid Rock posted a video showing two U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters hovering near his Whites Creek, Tennessee home and saluting, sparking backlash and questions about whether the flyby was approved or taxpayer-funded. The Army said the helicopters were on a training mission and is conducting an administrative review to determine if airspace regulations were followed, noting the aircraft reportedly circled the estate four times over about three minutes.

via Rolling Stone|

#army-helicopters #gavin-newsom #investigation

politics11 days ago•2 min saved

Army probes Apache helicopter flyover near Kid Rock's Nashville home

The U.S. Army is reviewing an apparent AH-64 Apache helicopter flyover near Kid Rock's Nashville home after he posted videos of the incident; it occurred the same day as anti-Trump protests. The Army says aviators must follow safety standards and flight regulations, and an administrative review will determine if any violations occurred, with action to be taken if needed.

via CNBC|

#airspace-regulations #apache-helicopters #army-investigation

entertainment12 days ago•7 min saved

Kid Rock's White House–themed helicopter flyover sparks online backlash

Kid Rock drew social-media backlash after posting a video of a military helicopter flying by his Nashville home, which is styled as a White House replica. Critics questioned the use of taxpayer funds for the flyover and who authorized it, noting that such military flyovers are typically DoD-funded and that the civilian salute by a non-military figure is controversial.

via the-express.com|

#celebrity-news #entertainment #helicopter

politics26 days ago•39 min saved

Little Kurdistan Under Fire: Muslims in Nashville Confront an Islamophobic Congressman

A Bulwark reporter visits Nashville’s Little Kurdistan to tell how Muslim residents in Tennessee’s 5th district live under Rep. Andy Ogles’s Islamophobic rhetoric, fearing bullying and possible federal scrutiny; the district’s gerrymandered boundaries and a high-stakes 2026 race amplify their worries, with residents hesitant to speak on-record for fear of backlash.

via The Bulwark|

#andy-ogles #gerrymandering #little-kurdistan

sports28 days ago•2 min saved

Kentucky’s SEC Tourney Run Ends in Nashville, Fourth Friday Exit in a Row

Kentucky, the No. 9 seed, was eliminated by Florida 71-63 in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals in Nashville, marking their fourth straight Friday exit in the event and continuing a decline from recent dominance despite strong fan turnout.

via On3|

#florida-gators #kentucky #nashville

sports29 days ago•5 min saved

Titans Roll Out Nashville-Infused Rebrand With New Logo and Uniforms

The Tennessee Titans unveiled a Nashville-inspired rebrand featuring new uniforms and a refreshed logo that blends Oilers-era nostalgia with Tennessee history. The home look uses Titans blue jerseys with white pants, while the road look is white, both with distinctive numerals; a redesigned circular white-on-blue ‘T’ logo with three stars, a Nashville six-string stripe across gear, and a secondary ‘The Football’ mark accompany a ‘We Over Me’ collar tab. The refresh, guided by fan input, signals a new era as the franchise moves toward a new stadium and coaching staff.

via Tennessee Titans|

#branding #logo #nashville

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Kidman Chooses Family First in Nashville as Divorce From Urban Becomes Finalized with Clear Custody Plan

Nicole Kidman says she’s focusing on what’s good in 2026 after finalizing her divorce from Keith Urban. The finalized terms include a parenting plan giving her primary custody of their daughters (ages 17 and 15, with Sunday Rose turning 18 on July 7), joint major decisions with Urban, and a schedule that allocates 306 days a year with mom and every-other-weekend with dad plus a holiday calendar. Kidman retains final decision-making authority if they disagree. She plans to remain in Nashville and prioritize family over new career moves for now, with theatre work on hold for the moment.

via USA Today|

#divorce #entertainment #keith-urban

entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

Nicole Kidman: A Global Star Rooted in Nashville

Oscar-winning Nicole Kidman has lived in Nashville for about two decades after moving there with Keith Urban around 2007, becoming a fixture in the city’s arts scene. The couple married in 2006 and finalized their divorce in 2026, sharing custody of their two daughters. Kidman continues to balance high-profile film and TV work with Nashville-based productions and philanthropy, with projects including Big Little Lies Season 3, Apple TV+’s Margo's Got Money Troubles, and development plans like Girls and Their Horses; Scarpetta is being filmed in Nashville for Season 2, and she remains active in supporting libraries and local health initiatives.

via The Tennessean|

#big-little-lies #entertainment #filmography

national1 month ago•1 min saved

Nashville Flight Diverted to Atlanta; FBI: No Credible Threat

Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale diverted to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a reported security matter; the FBI says there was no credible threat, the person involved was interviewed, and no charges will be filed.

via WZTV|

#atlanta #fbi-investigation #nashville

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

SEC Tournament Bracket Finalized: Nashville Set for Seeded Showdowns and TV Coverage

Florida secured the No. 1 seed in the 2026 SEC men’s tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with all 14 teams seeded and a full schedule of first-round through championship games spread Wednesday–Sunday, featuring TV coverage on SEC Network and ESPN.

via On3|

#basketball #bracket #march-madness

politics1 month ago•14 min saved

Immigration authorities arrest Spanish-language journalist during Tennessee traffic stop

ICE arrested Estefany Rodríguez Florez, a Spanish-language reporter for Nashville Noticias, during a traffic stop in Tennessee while she was reporting on assignment; she has previously covered ICE critically, highlighting ongoing tensions between immigration enforcement and press freedom in the United States.

via AP News|

#ice #immigration #journalist

us-news1 month ago•184 min saved

Nashville Reporter Detained by ICE While Covering Arrests

Estefany Rodriguez, a Nashville Noticias journalist who reports on ICE arrests, was detained by federal agents this week while riding in a car with her husband. ICE says she currently has no lawful immigration status despite a pending asylum claim and work permit, and she is being held for immigration proceedings. Her lawyers describe the arrest as retaliation for her coverage of ICE, highlighting concerns about press freedom as journalists are caught up in immigration enforcement during the crackdown.

via CNN|

#estefany-rodriguez #ice #immigration