Forrest Sanders
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With wedding proposal costs rising, Nashville company creates proposal kits
Take My Hand Proposals handles the venue, the musician, photographer, and proposal plan. The company's taking their wedding proposal focus a step further. → Read More
History of Black Country Music Association told as part of new Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit
A woman worked tirelessly for years in the hopes of changing country music in a meaningful way. Today, she's finally seeing major recognition. → Read More
Tree crushes North Nashville house, mother and child not home at the time
No one was hurt when a tree crushed a home on Meharry Boulevard in North Nashville on Friday. The damage followed severe winds in the area. → Read More
She wondered where her son was for 56 years. Now they've reunited.
This week in 1967, the story began for a mother and son. That mother tells us for 56 years, she's carried so many questions. She wondered if they'd ever be answered. → Read More
Spicing up life: An Inglewood couple's annual Mardi Gras mission to bring the Big Easy to Middle Tennessee
It's Fat Tuesday. Even though New Orleans is celebrating Mardi Gras 500 miles away, Middle Tennessee is increasingly getting into the spirit of the day. → Read More
Bruce Willis applauded for bringing awareness to dementia following family's release of diagnosis
The family of Bruce Willis announced Thursday he has a form of dementia. Some are applauding the star's decision to go public with the diagnosis because of the dementia awareness it brings. → Read More
National Crisis Response pup gets inducted into Tennessee Animal Hall of Fame
If you love dogs, you know all about their ability to brighten our day. One man and his pup have taken that fact and turned into one powerful duo. Their work's just gotten an important honor. → Read More
Local musician lands Grammy nomination with interpretation of Family Matters TV show theme
An artist's inspiration can come from anywhere. One local musician has inspiration in something that played a key role in his childhood. His work has just landed him a major career highlight. → Read More
Community, GoFundMe page support Cumberland University football player injured in crash
A Rockvale High graduate is on the minds of many Monday after a Rutherford County crash last weekend. Friends and family are at Vanderbilt now, hoping to get good news soon. → Read More
Do you have memories to share? Belcourt collecting tales of theatre's history ahead of 100-year anniversary
As much as Nashville has changed over nearly 100 years, one place has managed to stay with us through all that time. Now, that place wants your help in sharing the stories that span a century. → Read More
'I couldn't believe what I was seeing!': Titans gift Super Bowl tickets to teen previously in foster care
A teen has so many reasons he truly appreciates everything he has. He's called a recent surprise part of the best day of his life. It's a story about good days, hard days, and being grateful. → Read More
$27,000 raised for beloved longtime school janitor after wife killed in fire
A longtime high school janitor just lived through the most painful day of his life: losing his wife in a fire at his home in Arrington. Now, a community is coming together in his time of need. → Read More
Historic 'House of Mayors' scheduled for demolition in Murfreesboro
Even after more than 170 years of history and a designation on the National Register of Historic Places, the House of Mayors is about to come down. → Read More
Remembering Opryland USA 25 years after closure
It may be hard to believe, but this week marks 25 years since the closing of the Opryland USA theme park. So many people have great memories of the place. → Read More
Mother, daughter share story to promote lung cancer awareness
A mother-daughter bond can be a powerful thing. One mother-daughter pair have a story they hope can give precious time to other families. → Read More
Dolly Parton photographer opens Dolly-themed tiny house vacation rental
One man says one of his heroes truly changed his life. And now, you can stay at his tribute to that hero. → Read More
Man runs Nashville Armored Combat, builds audience of die-hard fans
Be weird. That personal philosophy has taken a former music marketing consultant in a very different direction in life. It's a story of facing challenges and doing the unexpected. → Read More
"We did it!" TSU Aristocrat of Bands talks historic Grammy nominations
The TSU Aristocrat of Bands has seen its share of big days. That ranges from playing at the Rose Bowl Parade to the White House. What's just happened is a moment of history for the school. → Read More
Davy Crockett film in production in Middle Tennessee, most of crew made up of Tennesseans
Work is underway in Kingston Springs on the upcoming film, Savage Lands. It's a story with deep ties to this state. Actor William Moseley is playing Davy Crockett. → Read More
Work to restore historically Black cemetery uncovers stories of hundreds of people
Over many years, a major part of a city's history became almost completely hidden by overgrown brush. More than ten years of work is helping to uncover the story of hundreds of people. → Read More