Sandy Mazza
The Tennessean
Nashville, TN, United States
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Nashville airport board bill marches on, despite concern from former FAA official
A key House panel continued to advance a bill giving the governor and House and Senate speakers appointment power over the Nashville airport board. → Read More
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to tout BNA growth, grant on Nashville visit
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit Nashville International Airport on Friday to highlight federal support for new infrastructure. → Read More
Tennessee Republicans push for control of Nashville airport, sports venues
The bill would give the House speaker, Senate speaker and governor the power to appoint the majority of the airport and sports authority boards. → Read More
Nashville's top tourism exec to step back as city's global profile rises
Butch Spyridon is set to retire June 30 after 32 years as the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp top executive. → Read More
New poll: Metro Nashville workers oppose new stadium proposal
SEIU Local 205 polled 207 members in December and 59%, or about 122 people, don't like the proposed deal to build a $2.1 billion enclosed NFL stadium. → Read More
NFL owners approve league financing for Tennessee Titans' $2.1 billion stadium plan
NFL owners approved a combination of loans and grants valued at $200 million for the Titans' stadium project at their meeting on Wednesday. → Read More
Nashville's new NFL stadium proposal vote is near. Here's what you should know.
Metro Sports Authority members considered a proposed NFL stadium deal on Thursday, ahead of a Dec. 6 vote. → Read More
Loretta Lynn buried in family cemetery, public memorial planned
Loretta Lynn was buried in her family cemetery on her sprawling Hurricane Mills estate in West Tennessee. The country music star died Oct. 4. → Read More
Key takeaways from Nashville's sprawling downtown expansion plan
On the east bank of the river in downtown Nashville, a new city section as big as Midtown Atlanta is being planned. → Read More
Nashville airport volunteer honored for heroism during shooting
Earnest Cobble's most distressing day at work at Nashville International Airport arrived after he retired from his 25-year career. → Read More
Nashville detectives seek help finding man suspected of raping of 74-year-old woman
Metro Nashville police detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who raped a 74-year-old woman on Saturday. → Read More
Wawa convenience market, an East Coast favorite, teases Nashville locations
Wawa, the Philadelphia-area gas and convenience market known for serving up East Coast-style hoagies at its delis, is coming to Nashville. → Read More
Tennessee Titans 'very grateful' for state funding; lots more to do to get a new home
The Tennessee Titans will engage in public discussions through the summer about the viability of building a new NFL stadium. → Read More
Nashville Predators seek new fan experiences: Chips in jerseys, real-time gambles, NFT gifts
The Nashville Predators are betting that their future fanbase will be constantly connected to an ever-evolving digital marketplace. → Read More
Gov. Bill Lee to offer up $500 million for new Nashville Titans stadium
A new state bill would increase the debt limit to fund a new Nissan Stadium roof. → Read More
Nissan Stadium renovations on 'pause' as Titans, Metro consider building an entirely new facility
Tennessee Titans officials have worked with Metro for the past year to plan a major redesign of the entire east bank across from downtown. → Read More
Tennessean Executive Editor Maria De Varenne announces retirement from journalism
Her career spans nearly 35 years, several states, and countless scoops, awards and accolades. → Read More
From Taylor Swift to the Stanley Cup: 25 epic moments as Nashville's Bridgestone Arena turns 25
The Stanley Cup and the Nashville Predators? Taylor Swift and Mick Jagger? Bridgestone Arena has seen it all since opening 25 years ago. → Read More
Gov. Bill Lee tours devastated Tennessee communities: 'In just a moment, lives are lost'
Gov. Bill Lee spoke with reporters after spending the afternoon touring West Tennessee communities hit by the historic storm event. → Read More
Tornadoes, wall of storms leave death, destruction across South and Midwest
At least two dozen tornadoes moved through Southern and Midwest states late Friday into early Saturday, leaving death and destruction in their wake. → Read More