The Nashville Ledgerhttp://www.nashvilleledger.comNews of business and the public record for Nashville.Copyright 2026, The Nashville Ledger.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:54:01 UTStill not out of the woodsThe sights of a post-Winter Storm Fern world, in the form of stumps and brush piles, linger. So too do the sounds, especially those of chain saws echo...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202513http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202513Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:24:53 UTAssessing the health of trees after Winter Storm FernAs Nashville residents begin the transition from winter to spring, the lingering effects of Winter Storm Fern are evident in yards and neighborhoods a...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202514http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202514Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:27:56 UTBrush removal and what to watch forNDOT reminds Metro Nashville residents to look out for hanging tree limbs and leaning branches on large canopy trees, as they can pose major safety ri...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202515http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202515Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:25:55 UTEventsBig Blue Bash.The Big Blue Bash brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs and community partners for a morning focused on meaningful connections...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202520http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202520Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:43:50 UTIs it really women who can’t be trusted to vote?Just when you think you&rsquo;ve heard the wackiest political idea out there &ndash; Annex Greenland? Demolish the East Wing? Bomb Iran? &ndash; along...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202517http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202517Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:26:21 UTAdvantage buyers: Midstate market takes a rare turnMarch sales declined 3% in Middle Tennessee compared to March 2025, while inventory continued to grow at a rapid pace, up 11%, Greater Nashville Realt...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202519http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202519Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:56:25 UTTop Davidson County commercial real estate sales for March 2026Top Davidson County commercial real estate sales for March 2026 as compiled by the Nashville Ledger. <!-- table.tableizer-table { font-size: 12px; bor...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202527http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202527Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:06:00 UTSchwake proves worthy of starting goalkeeper jobNashville SC&rsquo;s attack has been the story of the season so far, but its defense has been just as good. Through 12 matches in all competitions (no...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202522http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202522Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:38 UTNashville SC’s upcoming road trip will have season-long implicationsAfter Saturday&rsquo;s 2-1 win in Charlotte, Nashville has improved its road record to two wins, one draw and one loss in MLS play. NSC&rsquo;s 1.75 p...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202523http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202523Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:31:12 UTTagseth on first goal: ‘I lost my brain’On scoring his first goal for Nashville SC: &ldquo;It means a lot to me. It&rsquo;s been a long time coming, so happy to get the goal and to get a win...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202524http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202524Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:31:26 UTPressure on Caldwell to resurrect Lady Vol brandPerhaps the best analogy to describe the 2025-26 season for the University of Tennessee women&rsquo;s basketball team is a five-alarm fire. What start...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202560http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202560Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:32:19 UTFarringer named dean of Belmont law schoolBelmont University has selected Deborah R. Farringer, associate dean of academic affairs and professor of law, as the new dean of Belmont Law, effecti...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202526http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202526Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:29:47 UTNew audio walking tour highlights City HallThe Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County will celebrate the launch of a new virtual and audio walking tour, &ldquo;City Hall and P...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202556http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202556Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:38:59 UTThe used SUVs that hold their value bestThere&rsquo;s a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment that comes along with buying a new or used vehicle. Less appealing is the drop in value as your vehi...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202558http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202558Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:54:23 UTHow spending shocks affect retirement planningMarket performance tends to dominate the conversation about risks to a retirement plan. But spending shocks can also curb a retirement portfolio&rsquo...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202562http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202562Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:28:11 UTWhy parents are speeding money milestones for teensParents think teens should have their first debit card before their 16th birthday, new research finds. A survey of 2,000 parents of teens ages 13 to 1...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202583http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202583Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:38:52 UTFernando Mendoza, Diego Pavia, KC Concepcion headline long list of Latino prospects in NFL draftINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Fernando Mendoza and Diego Pavia pulled off an unprecedented double at the Heisman Trophy ceremony in December. It marked the firs...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202724http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202724Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:17:06 UTStarbucks to open new corporate office in NashvilleStarbucks said Tuesday it's opening a corporate office in Nashville to support its planned U.S. expansion.Seattle, where Starbucks was founded in 1971...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202751http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202751Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:03:29 UTHarvey Weinstein's rape retrial opens in New York, the third time this case has gone to trialNEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements began Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial, offering a new jury its first look at a bellwether #MeTo...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202749http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202749Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:14:06 UTSouthern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informantsWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Southern Poverty Law Center says it's the subject of a criminal investigation by the Justice Department and faces possible...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202747http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202747Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:09:31 UTJudge postpones OxyContin-maker Purdue Pharma's sentencing to let opioid victims attend in personA judge on Tuesday delayed the criminal sentencing of OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma in order to allow victims to attend the court proceeding in person...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202726http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202726Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:47:43 UTEarth Day started as a US 'teach-in' 56 years ago. Now it's a global eventMillions of people around the world will pause Wednesday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It's an annual event founded by people who hoped t...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202753http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202753Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:05:34 UTThe Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars and turn it into a parody platformThe satirical news outlet The Onion is back with a new plan to take over the Infowars platforms of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones as his company faces...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202730http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202730Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:16:47 UTAfter facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh's media has a surprising turnaroundPITTSBURGH (AP) — In the space of a couple of weeks this spring, Pittsburgh media has lived through a near-death experience and a resurrection.Owners ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202738http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202738Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:23:31 UTFlu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth saysWASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the U.S. military will no longer require all American troops to get the flu va...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202755http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202755Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:06:26 UTUS military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran warWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military officials on Tuesday called for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense sy...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202756http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202756Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:06:47 UTJapan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policyTOKYO (AP) — Japan on Tuesday scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change in its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to build up...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202739http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202739Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:23:57 UTUS forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon saysWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. forces have boarded an oil tanker previously sanctioned for smuggling Iranian crude oil in Asia, the Pentagon said Tuesday, as ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202748http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202748Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:08:58 UTMiddle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policyLUXEMBOURG (AP) — Buoyed by the election of a new leader in Hungary, Europe's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to forge plans of action on mult...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202743http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202743Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:07:04 UTUS puts negotiations with Iran on hold as ceasefire deadline nearsISLAMABAD (AP) &mdash; Last-minute ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran looked uncertain Tuesday as a two-week truce was set to expire a...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202732http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202732Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:49:03 UTWarsh says he got no pressure from Trump to cut rates even as president publicly pushes for themWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump's nominee to chair the Federal Reserve said Tuesday that he never promised the White House that he woul...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202741http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202741Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:49:43 UTMichael, Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750M gift to University of TexasNEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are fueling the University of Texas at Austin's medical research ambitions with a $750 million gif...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202757http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202757Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:42:54 UTRetail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran warNEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Shoppers accelerated their spending in March from February, but they spent a good chunk of their money at the gas pump. A spike ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202744http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202744Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:07:21 UTConsumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complexBOSTON (AP) — Don't overfish. Don't trawl the seabed. Keep aquaculture healthy for the fish as well as the ocean.Some aspects of sustainable seafood a...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202745http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202745Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:15:41 UTApple's new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for yearsLONDON (AP) — Apple's next CEO John Ternus is a company veteran who rose through the iPhone maker's hardware engineering ranks but until now has maint...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202728http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202728Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:19:35 UTDemocrat Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigns before the House can sanction her in ethics caseWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned Tuesday moments before a hearing was to begin to consider what ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202736http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202736Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:51:14 UTDr. Oz announces a 50-state audit of Medicaid program oversightNEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration will require all 50 states to explain their plans to revalidate some of their Medicaid providers in a nationa...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202759http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202759Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:43:53 UTRepublicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland SecurityWASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans are moving this week to try and reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202758http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202758Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:43:24 UTLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving Trump's Cabinet after abuse of power allegationsWASHINGTON (AP) — Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump's Cabinet, the White House said Monday, after multiple allegati...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202742http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202742Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:25:25 UTTrump and other top Republicans will read passages in a marathon Bible eventPresident Donald Trump and many of his leading Christian supporters and top Republicans are taking part this week in a marathon reading of the Bible i...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202737http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202737Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:22:52 UTVirginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats' seats in CongressVirginia voters on Tuesday are deciding whether to ratify an unusual mid-decade redrawing of U.S. House districts that could boost Democrats' chances ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202746http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202746Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:16:05 UTHuman Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rightsWASHINGTON (AP) — The Human Rights Campaign, one of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations, is vaulting into the midterms with a $15 milli...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202734http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202734Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:21:56 UTFernando Mendoza leads group of once-overlooked college recruits in the NFL draftINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jack Endries saw everything the recruiting "experts" missed in Fernando Mendoza almost immediately in 2022.The former California t...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202683http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202683Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:45:47 UTTwo Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive actionTwo Southwest Airlines planes had to take evasive action to avoid colliding Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, after an air traffic controller directed...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202717http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202717Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:18:51 UTTennessee to Expand Voucher Program to 35,000 Students Next YearOne year after it launched a universal school voucher program, Tennessee will nearly double the program with 15,000 additional vouchers, directing abo...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202685http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202685Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:46:17 UTFBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic for article that alleged excessive drinkingFBI Director Kash Patel hit The Atlantic magazine with a $250 million defamation lawsuit on Monday, claiming an article that talked about mismanagemen...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202713http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202713Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:20:03 UTWitnesses subpoenaed to testify before DC grand jury in John Brennan investigation, AP sources sayWASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has subpoenaed several witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury in Washington as part of its investig...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202715http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202715Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:56:54 UTGoogle testimony challenges key claim in Indonesian corruption trialJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Google's investment in Indonesia's ride-hailing company GoTo wasn't in anyway connected to the country's Education Ministry'...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202714http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202714Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:22:38 UTSupreme Court will hear from religious preschools challenging exclusion from taxpayer-funded programWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear from Catholic preschools that say it's unconstitutional to exclude them from a stat...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202706http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202706Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:41:56 UTFrench prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on XPARIS (AP) — Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social medi...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202699http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202699Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:53:14 UTRecord US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food pricesDrought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it's a bad sign for t...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202712http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202712Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:40:36 UTWhat to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrailsWASHINGTON (AP) — Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202709http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202709Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:39:28 UTYou can put beef tallow and salmon sperm on your face. But should you?Bryan Vander Dussen spent years as a dairy farmer before shifting to selling farm-raised beef. In the past year, he and his wife have been making anot...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202710http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202710Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:39:50 UTBook bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with 'Sold' topping the listNEW YORK (AP) — Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202702http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202702Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:56:31 UTWhat consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flightsAs the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran squeezes global oil supplies, travelers have valid reasons to worry about the cost and availability of flights ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202707http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202707Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:39:02 UTWildfire survivors who lost their homes could face another blow from taxes on settlement payoutsThousands of survivors of the 2025 Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, have elected to accept an upfront settlement from the utility accused of causin...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202687http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202687Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:47:38 UTPaul Revere's midnight ride to be reenacted but in daylight with police escortBOSTON (AP) &mdash; The historic midnight ride of Paul Revere is set to be reenacted Monday but with some modern-day tweaks: It will be run in the mid...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202704http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202704Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:55 UTWith no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam WashingtonWASHINGTON (AP) — The cherry blossoms draw more than a million visitors to Washington's Tidal Basin annually. This year was no different, except some ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202691http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202691Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:49:31 UTUS military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean SeaWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing three people Sun...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202692http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202692Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:49:54 UTFears of looser standards as the FBI and Justice Department scramble to fill a depleted workforceWASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI and Justice Department are scrambling to rebuild a depleted workforce after a wave of departures over the past year, with le...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202695http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202695Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:51:03 UTTrump offers mixed messages about path ahead for US war against IranWASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump offered mixed messages Monday about the path ahead for the U.S. war against Iran, declaring that he was in no...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202718http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202718Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:22:05 UTUS Navy seizes an Iranian-flagged ship near Strait of Hormuz, Tehran vows swift responseWASHINGTON (AP) — The United States attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade its naval blockade near the Strait of...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202694http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202694Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:50:36 UTBusinesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutionalNEW YORK (AP) — A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constit...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202705http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202705Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:40:41 UTWomen take the lead in whiskey as more female drinkers and distillers change the industrySHOREHAM, Vt. (AP) — Meghan Ireland always loved chemistry, but as a college freshman studying chemical engineering, she didn't know she could channel...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202697http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202697Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:37 UTCarney says Canada's economic ties with US are a weakness that must be correctedVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to t...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202689http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202689Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:48:12 UTState to expand voucher program to 35,000 students next yearTennessee plans to nearly double its universal school voucher program, directing about $260 million in public funds to private schools. The Tennessee ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202668http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202668Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:04:13 UTThe Latest: Trump and Iran's top diplomat say the Strait of Hormuz is fully openU.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels. Iran's top diplomat...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202669http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202669Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:10:13 UT1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway rampKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) &mdash; Travelers on an East Tennessee interstate were forced to brake for workers &mdash; and drones, perhaps even a queen &mda...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202675http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202675Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:16:09 UTMarkets Final: Oil prices drop 9%, Wall Street rallies to a record after Iran reopens the Strait of HormuzNEW YORK (AP) &mdash; Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war, and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday aft...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202655http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202655Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:38:15 UTThe Supreme Court hands a win to oil and gas companies fighting environmental lawsuits in LouisianaWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Supreme Court handed a win Friday to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degr...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202658http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202658Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:28:21 UTTerry's late power-play goal lifts Anaheim past Preds 5-4 setting up Ducks-OilersNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) &mdash; Troy Terry scored on a power play with 2:54 left, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Thursday nig...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202643http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202643Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:42:51 UTFord recalls 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks to fix a gearshift issueFord is recalling almost 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because of a gearshift issue that may lead to the loss of control of vehic...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202645http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202645Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:44:01 UTTrump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully openBEIRUT (AP) &mdash; U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vess...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202647http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202647Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:47:16 UTHome shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protectionThe owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing by parent company QVC Group, which also owns...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202665http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202665Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:37:19 UTNCAA committee recommends earlier start to football season for all teams beginning in 2027INDIANAPOLIS (AP) &mdash; An NCAA committee on Thursday recommended that Football Bowl Subdivision teams play a 12-game schedule over 14 weeks beginni...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202649http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202649Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:48:30 UTWanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction marketsWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was mon...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202651http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202651Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:51:14 UTSenate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in HouseWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Senate approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, fol...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202662http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202662Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:33:33 UTSen. Warren calls for greater transparency into Federal Reserve nominee's financial holdingsWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President Donald Trump's nominee to run the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, is likely to face tough questions about his vast fin...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202653http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202653Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:53:00 UTThe Latest: Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump saysPresident Donald Trump announced Thursday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a truce that could boost attempts to extend the ce...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202636http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202636Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:47:45 UTJet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?NEW YORK (AP) &mdash; A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia sparked by the Iran war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz could f...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202635http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202635Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:42:56 UTA vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in monthsHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday faced federal lawmakers for the first time since September as he sought to defend a more than 12% p...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202638http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202638Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:50:51 UTMarkets Final: Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higherNEW YORK (AP) &mdash; The U.S. stock market ticked to another record high Thursday as Wall Street waits for more clues about what will happen in the I...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202628http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202628Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:59:18 UTJudge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at siteWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A federal judge who halted construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom clarified on Thursday th...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202631http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202631Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:28:37 UTTitans face a pivotal No. 4 NFL draft pick after free agency spending spreeNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) &mdash; The Tennessee Titans spent more than anyone else in free agency, restocking the roster for new coach Robert Saleh. A fra...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202624http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202624Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:20:19 UTUS jobless claims fall last week as layoffs remain low despite global economic uncertaintyWASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining in the range of the past few years even as the war in Ir...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202621http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202621Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:47:30 UTWhat to know about the Live Nation verdict and how it could affect concertgoersMusic lovers who have complained for years about Ticketmaster fees for concert tickets are surely reveling in a jury verdict Wednesday that found its ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202609http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202609Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:48:51 UTJustice Jackson chides Supreme Court conservatives over 'oblivious' pro-Trump emergency ordersWASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has delivered a sustained attack on her conservative colleagues' use of emergency orders...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202613http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202613Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:50:10 UTCalifornia attorney who tried to help overturn 2020 election loses law licenseSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California attorney who aided President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results has lost his ...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202616http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202616Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:51:44 UTCould more cattle cause record beef prices to drop? Ranchers say it's not that simpleMANDAN, N.D. (AP) — It's never been so expensive for Americans to buy a steak or hamburger, but cutting those costs requires ranchers like Stephanie H...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202605http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202605Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:48:05 UTUS aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam WarWASHINGTON (AP) — The world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, broke the U.S. record Wednesday for the longest post-Vietnam War deplo...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202615http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202615Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:51:25 UTChina's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran warHONG KONG (AP) — China's economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts fr...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202607http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202607Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:48:26 UTSenate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block themWASHINGTON (AP) — More than three dozen Democrats supported an effort by Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to block arms sales to Israel, signa...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202611http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202611Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:49:40 UTDemocrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate racesDemocrats are boasting of eye-popping fundraising hauls in some of this year's top Senate contests, a potential sign of voter enthusiasm in what remai...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202618http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202618Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:52:54 UTSupreme Court seems wary of limiting federal regulators' power in a data privacy caseWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed wary of limiting the power of federal regulators on Tuesday in a case over multimillion-dollar penalties le...http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202782http://www.nashvilleledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=202782Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:48:26 UT