Eric Hilt
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Ryman Auditorium offering free self-guided tours to Tennessee residents on Sunday
All you have to do is show your Tennessee driver’s license at the box office, and you can get a free self-guided tour. → Read More
Donelson group giving awards to recognize neighbors' good deeds
A Donelson non-profit is hoping to bring the community together by recognizing neighbors who do good deeds. → Read More
Years of Mid-State development could impact size of cicada 'Brood X'
The group of cicadas emerge every 17 years and impact parts of Eastern and Middle Tennessee. Areas that are expected to see big numbers of the boisterous bugs this year include Putnam and Wilson Counties. → Read More
Spring Hill food bank holds socially distant, drive-in fundraiser
At The Well Outreach's food pantry in Spring Hill, it's been a year of adjustments. Over the last year, as the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic continued, the food bank has seen a change in need. → Read More
Mt. Juliet officials hope roadside piano can brighten drivers' days
City leaders put a painted piano on the side of Mt. Juliet Road as a way to make residents smile. → Read More
East Nashville man creates group to inspire others to pick up litter
As Tim Berberich walks though his neighborhood, he picks up litter as he goes, using a grabber to find pieces of trash big and small. → Read More
CDC data shows which Tennessee counties have most vaccine hesitancy
More than a third of Tennesseans have gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, but new numbers from the CDC estimate how many people are undecided about getting the shot. → Read More
Nashville VA Medical Center one of 'a handful' of hospitals to use new type of prosthetic
Army veteran Marlon Bounds injured his leg during his 14 years of service, and doctors amputated it in 2016 after an infection. → Read More
TWRA officials urge safety as kayakers, paddlers take to the water
After a busy and deadly year on Tennessee waterways, state wildlife officers are urging kayakers and paddlers to stay safe as they get an early start to the boating season. → Read More
Tennessee bill hopes to help veterans find careers faster
A bill working its way through the Tennessee Capitol hopes to help veterans find careers once they return home. → Read More
Tennessee creates text line for pandemic stress
The line is open to healthcare workers, first responders and educators. When they call, they speak with trained counselors who will help them with emotional stress caused by the pandemic. → Read More
In the wake of devastating storms, Metro leaders hope to buy out frequently flooded homes
Before the May 2010 floods, Metro had purchased about 90 at-risk homes. Since then, more than 400 homes have been involved in the buy-out program. → Read More
Health leaders see progress in push to get vaccinations in communities of color
Metro health leaders say there has been progress in the campaign to increase vaccinations in communities of color. → Read More
Experts say flood of social media posts could encourage others to get COVID-19 vaccine
As Tennessee's COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, you've probably seen plenty of posts from friends who have gotten the shot. Experts say those posts could actually help more people become vaccinated. → Read More
Visits to children's hospital emergency departments plummet during pandemic
The number of children brought to the emergency department at children's hospitals fell drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. → Read More
Advocates worry homeless communities will be left out of Tennessee's vaccine rollout
As Tennessee's COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, advocates worry one at-risk group will be left behind. → Read More
Even in a snowstorm, tourists flock to Lower Broadway
A winter storm wasn't enough to keep tourists away from Nashville's famous Lower Broadway. → Read More
TDEC and TVA partner in push to get more electric vehicles on Tennessee roads
A new statewide effort aims to drive more Tennesseans into electric cars. → Read More
Bedford County cattle farmer finds way to keep family farm while losing vision
A seventh-generation cattle farmer is overcoming a rare eye disorder to continue working his family farm. → Read More
Busy boating year set records, caused problems on Tennessee waterways
Tennessee waterways were more crowded than ever in 2020, as many people looked for ways to safely get out of the house during the pandemic. → Read More