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Dolly Parton’s Death: Country Icon Dies at 80 After Brief Battle with Cancer – Tributes Celebrate Her Faith and Heart
Dolly Parton’s death at 80 impacts the world Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer, her family and representatives confirmed on August 25, 2026. The beloved singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist passed away in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by loved ones, leaving the world to mourn…
Mark Wills Grand Ole Revival Album Announced: Live Gospel Recording from the Grand Ole Opry Out Nov. 6
Grand Ole Opry member and country hitmaker Mark Wills returns to his roots with Grand Ole Revival, a rare live album of timeless country gospel songs recorded inside the historic Grand Ole Opry Circle and set for release on November 6, 2026, with Gaither Music Group. The project features an all-star lineup of country and gospel legends…
Motown Gospel Earns 11 Nominations at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards 2026
Motown Gospel is celebrating a standout year with 11 nominations at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, recognizing the powerful artistry and impact of its roster across Gospel Worship, Contemporary Gospel, and Traditional Gospel categories. Leading the nominations are Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tye Tribbett, Pastor Mike Jr., and JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, whose music continues to shape…
Bash-N-The-Code 40th Anniversary Reunion Concert in Brentwood, TN – October 3, 2026
Bash-N-The-Code 40th Anniversary Reunion Show: Classic Christian music fans have a rare chance to relive the high-energy 1980s sound of Bash-N-The-Code when the pioneering CCM band stages its 40th anniversary reunion show on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Roy E. Barberi Theatre in Brentwood, Tennessee. The one-night-only performance runs from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. CDT, offering a nostalgic night…
Dead Sea Squirrels Season 1 Soundtrack Released Featuring Matthew West, Bart Millard, Katy Nichole & More
Families now have a new way to enjoy the faith-filled fun of The Dead Sea Squirrels with the release of The Dead Sea Squirrels: Season 1 (Original Soundtrack), available now on all major streaming platforms. The 22-song collection, created by VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki, brings every song from the hit Minno animated series together in one album packed with biblical…
Amy Grant Album + Nashville Concerts, Tour Dates
Six-time GRAMMY Award winner Amy Grant has released her upcoming summer, fall and winter tour and concert dates for 2026…
Deborah Allen’s Gospel Series Continues at Franklin Theatre
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Nashville Publisher Kathryn Darden Pens for Influential Women
Local Author Update: Nashville publisher and author Kathryn Darden was recently featured in Influential Women magazine. Her latest article, “30 Years Before the Spotlight: Why Real Influence Is Built in the Quiet Years,” highlights her decades of work in Middle Tennessee media and independent publishing and was published on Aug. 12. Read the full story online at InfluentialWomen.com.
Why AI Data Centers Are So Controversial: Energy, Water, and Rising Electricity Costs
Artificial intelligence does not live in the cloud. It runs inside massive AI data centers that consume enormous amounts of electricity and water. These facilities have become highly controversial across the United States, including the Nashville area, as communities push back against rising electricity prices, strained power grids, heavy water use, and the rapid conversion of farmland. Here’s why AI data centers are sparking controversy at the Nashville Zoo and elsewhere…
Kathryn E. Darden, Christian Activities Publisher, Selected for Influential Women Directory
Christian Activities Publisher and veteran journalist Kathryn E. Darden has been selected for an interview and inclusion in the international Influential Women directory, recognized under the category of Publishing & Journalism. “When the team from the international Influential Women directory reached out to me, I was completely surprised and deeply humbled,” Darden shares. “To have decades of work with Christian…
Nashville Roommate Savings 2026: Why Shared Living is Moving to Music City Suburbs
~ Nashville’s Roommate Boom Is Happening in the Suburbs — Not the City ~ Getting a roommate is no longer just for young singles in their 20s. Nearly half of Americans sharing a home with roommates are now Millennials or Gen Xers, for whom shared living has become a long-term affordability strategy rather than a temporary phase, as reported in…
Getting a Roommate in Nashville: How Shared Living Saves Millennials and Gen X Thousands
Getting a roommate is no longer something you do only in your 20s. Nearly half of Americans sharing a home with roommates are now Millennials or Gen Xers, for whom shared living has become a long-term affordability strategy rather than a temporary phase. Despite Tennessee being ranked the worst state to live in for quality of life in CNBC’s 2026…
Why Tennessee is a Great Place to Live: Family Values, Christian Heritage, and Low Taxes Beat CNBC’s “Worst State” Ranking
Tennessee is consistently attacked by mainstream media as one of the worst states to live in, but the facts tell a very different story for families who value faith, freedom, and traditional American values. Despite recent rankings that paint the Volunteer State in a negative light, Tennessee remains a strong family values, family-first state with no income tax, deep …
Kathryn E. Darden Interviewed by Influential Women for 2026 Directory Feature
Author and publisher Kathryn E. Darden was interviewed today by Influential Women after being selected for inclusion in the organization’s 2026 Directory. The half-hour conversation covered her career path, key influences, professional achievements, and personal background. This feature captures part of that interview.
Pragmatism Over Protest—A Female Entrepreneur’s View on Church Governance
I belong to the first generation of American women to wear pants and blue jeans en masse. We were the miniskirt and micro-short generation, the children of second-wave feminism who watched our peers burn bras, march in the streets, and demand total equality. We were women and we roared. In the late 1980s, swept up in that independent current…
Star Wars at 50: Faith, the Force, and Fifty Years of Reflection on Nashville
Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Star Wars — and for those of us who lived through that first summer in 1977, it changed something a little more personal too. As we gear up for the big milestone in 2027, this page is where we’ll be gathering our own corner of that story: memories, reflections, and a look back at the Nashville opening…
Nashville’s New Day Church Looks to End of Summer
New Day Church is gearing up for the end of summer with worship, fellowship, and family-friendly activities. Located in the heart of West Nashville, this active and friendly congregation invites everyone to join their end-of-summer celebrations, starting … Read more
Good News Magazine Features Daughter’s Research of Col. William A. Darden
The remarkable military engineering career and WWII history of Mashville native Colonel William A. Darden are the focus of a major new regional profile in a recent edition of Good News Magazine (Lebanon, TN). Written by journalist Jeriah Brumfield, the in-depth article, “Col. William A. Darden: The hidden cost of courage,” features accompanying photography by Ashleigh … Read more
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