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The Tenn. state capitol in Nashville sits behind a statue of President Andrew Jackson.

Tennessee General Assembly narrowly passes the Education Freedom Act of 2025, making Tennessee a ‘school choice state’

Noah McLane, Lead news reporter January 30, 2025
The Education Freedom Act passed the House and Senate in a relatively narrow margin, matching voters' mixed feelings on vouchers.
Demonstrators chant in unison during the 2025 People's March in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 18, 2025.

Hundreds join the People’s March in Nashville before Trump’s inauguration

Hannah Carley and Jenene Grover January 20, 2025
A look into the action and words at the 2025 People's March in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 18, 2025.
A young girl waves a pride flag among demonstrators during the 2025 People's March at Public Square Park in Nashville, Tennessee, on Jan. 18, 2025.

Photo gallery: Nashville People’s March brings hundreds together

Rusty Miller and Hannah Carley January 19, 2025
A look at the crowd, event and performers at 2025 People's March in Nashville, Tennessee on Jan. 18, 2025.
MTSU club hockey celebrates a goal against Wake Forest, 10-18-2024. (Photo by Ephraim Rodenbach)

A brief history of MTSU club hockey

Brett Walker November 19, 2024

Feature photo by Ephraim Rodenbach Story by Ephraim Rodenbach When it comes to the local sports scene at MTSU, the most prevalent sports are football and basketball. However, in the early 2000s,...

Southern Festival of Books 2024 at Bicentennial Park. (Photo by Emma Burden)

Book lovers share stories and connections at 36th annual Southern Festival of Books

Emma Burden October 30, 2024

Featured Photo by Emma Burden Story by Emma Burden When walking through Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in Nashville, Tennessee, one might see city dwellers taking a break from Nashville’s...

Peck Hall houses a variety of classes at MTSU, such as English, history, math, and more. (Photo from Sidelines Archive)

MTSU alumni help bolster Rutherford County and Murfreesboro economy

Maia O'Brien, Contributing writer October 16, 2024
MTSU is a staple part of the community and economy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, producing over $15 billion in revenue for Rutherford County. 
MTSU opened an exhibit holding various campaign memorabilia on Oct. 1, 2024. (Photo by Kameron Scott)

Tennessee politicians, strategists help open campaign collection with MTSU panel

Jenene Grover October 3, 2024

Feature photo by Kameron Scott Story by Kameron Scott A panel of political strategists who worked with some of the most powerful politicians in  Tennessee discussed a brand new political exhibit...

District 5 Council Member Sean Parker clarifies his position on limiting the number of Uber Black drivers in the Nashville area on Sept. 24, 2024. (Photo by Ethan Schmidt)

The Tennessee Drivers Union meets with Nashville government officials to discuss demands

Ethan Schmidt, Staff reporter September 29, 2024
The Tennessee Drivers Union met with six Nashville Metro Council members and a delegate from the mayor’s office Tuesday night at the Glencliff United Methodist Church to discuss improvements to working conditions for rideshare and taxi drivers.
Mainstage at Cannery Hall during AmericanaFest on Sept. 17, 2024. (Photo by Bailey Brantingham)

AmericanaFest 2024: The top takeaway acts of the week

Bailey Brantingham September 24, 2024

Feature photo by Bailey Brantingham Story by Sidelines Staff After five days and nights of navigating the boroughs of Nashville and tuning in to one of the largest collections of banjo,...

Verlon Thompson and Jaimee Harris share the stage at City Winery on Sept. 17 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Noah McLane)

Photo gallery: AmericanaFest 2024

Bailey Brantingham, Noah McLane, and Kailee Shores September 23, 2024

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Sixpence None the Richer perform at City Winery for AmericanaFest on Sept. 20, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.

AmericanaFest 2024: Sixpence None the Richer return home for second show in 20 years

Bailey Brantingham September 22, 2024

Feature photo by Bailey Brantingham Story by Bailey Brantingham On Friday night, the original members of alt-rock band Sixpence None the Richer graced the stage of Nashville’s City Winery for...

Old Crow Medicine Show delights the crowd with a surprise set at Robert's Western World in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sept. 19, 2024. (Photo by Kerstie Wolaver)

Old Crow Medicine Show rocks Robert’s Western World like a you-know-what with surprise AmericanaFest set

Kerstie Wolaver September 19, 2024

Feature photo by Kerstie Wolaver Story by Kerstie Wolaver Nashville’s Lower Broadway lit up Wednesday afternoon when Old Crow Medicine Show took the stage at Robert’s Western World to play a...

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