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Army veterans launch Nashville mural photo tour
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Nashville Adventures and JHR Photography have teamed up to offer what they call the city’s only private, professionally photographed mural tour.
Nomad ranks the best World Cup 2026 cities for traveling fans
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Nomad eSIM’s World Cup 2026 Fan Experience Index ranks 24 cities on atmosphere, affordability, connectivity, accessibility and fan demand to show where supporters can get the most out of the tournament.
Memphis Tours says demand is rising for customized Egypt trips and Nile cruises
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Memphis Tours says international visitors are increasingly booking flexible, culture-focused travel in Egypt, with strong interest in personalized itineraries and Nile River cruises.
Break Coffee expands to Nashville with Mount Juliet franchisees
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Break Coffee Co. has added Mount Juliet residents Dan and Linh White as its newest Tennessee franchisees, launching Break Coffee of Nashville to serve offices across the greater Nashville area.
Walkable hotels gain edge as sports tourism shifts to multi-day trips
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Family travel and hospitality data point to a bigger shift in sports tourism: more fans are turning major games into multi-day, multi-generational trips and choosing hotels that make it easy to walk to venues and downtown districts.
Rosario De Luca pushes Italian cuisine onto the global stage
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Executive Chef Rosario De Luca is being positioned as an ambassador for Made in Italy through his work in the U.S. The press release says his career spans media coverage, restaurant recognition and a Guinness World Record project tied to tiramisu….
Michael Earls offers two Kindle books free through July 4
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Technology executive and author Michael Earls is making two books free on Kindle from June 30 through July 4, 2026, to mark the launch week of The Digital Compass.
Maureen Hughes featured on Close Up Radio for true-crime investigations
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Retired bodyguard, private investigator and author Maureen Hughes was featured on Close Up Radio in an interview aired June 25. The interview highlighted her books and decades of casework tied to mob history, political killings and other cold…
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Underground Donut Tour launches Knoxville sweet treats walk
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The Underground Donut Tour is adding a Knoxville experience in Tennessee, giving visitors a two-hour walking tour built around local sweets, history and culture.
Luxury hotel market seen reaching $181.5 billion by 2034
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The global luxury hotel market was valued at $113.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $181.5 billion by 2034, driven by bleisure travel, wellness-focused stays and demand for personalized experiences.
Chattanooga lands 2027 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship
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Chattanooga, Tennessee will host the 2027 Precision Fuel & Hydration IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship on Aug. 28-29, 2027, bringing about 7,000 elite and age-group triathletes back to the city.
The Gents Place opens national franchise program
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The Gents Place is now accepting qualified investors for its national franchise program as the luxury men’s grooming brand expands into major U.S. markets.
The Tennessean lines up July 4-5 events for America’s 250th
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The Tennessean in Knoxville is hosting two patriotic events for Independence Day weekend: a July 4 celebration tied to the city’s fireworks and a July 5 afternoon tea inspired by the Boston Tea Party.
Walk USA for Health Equity heads into final 760-mile push to Seattle
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A five-year, cross-country health equity walk is entering its final leg, with founder Dennis Godby set to cover 760 miles from Bozeman to Seattle before a public finale on Sept. 24. The project is built to spotlight how ZIP code, discrimination…
Ken Strickler named CEO of Commonwealth as firm expands in Virginia and beyond
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Commonwealth has promoted Ken Strickler to president and CEO after founder Mark Claud retired, while outlining growth plans in Virginia, Nashville and Dallas.
Kelsey and Lisa release island-country single 'Live Oaks and Palm Trees'
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Kelsey and Lisa released their new single ‘Live Oaks and Palm Trees’ on June 13, 2026, pairing the track with a music video filmed in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The island-country duo says the song is meant to capture escape, relaxation and the…
Mark Hurt Law Firm opens Castlewood office for miners and injured workers
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Mark Hurt Law Firm has opened a new office in Castlewood, Virginia, to serve coal miners, injured workers, disabled individuals and families across Southwest Virginia.
Wingamm Oasi 540.1 heads to Peace Love Vans Colorado 2026
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Wingamm will showcase its Oasi 540.1 motorhome at Peace Love Vans Festival Colorado from June 12-15 at Hummingbird Ranch near Rye, Colorado.
Hailey Newman’s 'Enjoy The View' tops 500,000 social reels
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Independent country artist Hailey Newman says her song “Enjoy The View” has been used in more than 500,000 reels across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok as of June 8, 2026. The milestone underscores how a regional artist from Eastern Kentucky is…
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