Miss Tennessee USA 2001 results: Lynnette Cole crowns Lisa Tollett in Clarksville

Lisa Gayle Tollett, born in Crossville, Tennessee, was crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2001. She represented her state at Miss USA 2001, finishing in the Top 10. The event took place on October 19, 2000, at Austin Peay State University, where several finalists competed for the title.

Lexy Burke biography: 13 things about TikTok star from Nashville, Tennessee

Alexis "Lexy" Kadey Burke is a filmmaker and actor from Nashville, Tennessee, United States. She is popular on TikTok and is known as a serial tipper. Burke is married to Austin Burke, a country singer-songwriter originally from Phoenix, Arizona, USA. They both have had server jobs in Nashville. During the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Lexy … Continue reading Lexy Burke biography: 13 things about TikTok star from Nashville, Tennessee

Why Sara Boone didn’t fire Portland firefighter Nicholas Perkins after encounter with Nashville’s Tresia Givens

Nicholas Michael "Nick" Perkins, 40, works as a firefighter in Portland, Oregon, United States. On the evening of August 17, 2019, he arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, USA and spent the evening at a brewery. The Portland Fire and Rescue (PF&R) sent Perkins in Nashville to attended a conference on the physical and mental health of … Continue reading Why Sara Boone didn’t fire Portland firefighter Nicholas Perkins after encounter with Nashville’s Tresia Givens

Tennessee’s Sonya Holt: I’m not racist, I have black friends

Sonya Holt of Elizabethton, Tennessee, United States was caught on tape saying racist remarks against Sierra Gilmer and homophobic words against Seth Loven. Holt has apologized to both Gilmer and Loven. On July 4, 2020, Gilmer and Loven were among the Black Lives Matter protesters who gathered at Covered Bridge Park in Elizabethton. They were … Continue reading Tennessee’s Sonya Holt: I’m not racist, I have black friends

Meet Elizabethton, Tennessee’s Sonya Holt, ex-Keith Family Vision Clinic employee

Sonya Holt, 47, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, United States is the most recent addition to the Karens list of the U.S. Recently, Americans have been using the name Karen to refer to white women who either show entitled behavior or speak racist remarks or both. On July 4, 2020, members of the Black Lives Matter group … Continue reading Meet Elizabethton, Tennessee’s Sonya Holt, ex-Keith Family Vision Clinic employee

Elizabethton, Tennessee’s Sonya Holt: White lives are better

Sonya Holt, from Elizabethton, Tennessee, expressed racist sentiments during a counter-protest against Black Lives Matter in July 2020. She made derogatory comments towards protesters, including a 16-year-old activist. A male companion also made offensive remarks. Holt, employed at a local vision clinic and rumored to work for schools, faced condemnation from a local business owner.

Clarksville, Tennessee’s Nate Landwehr earns 1st UFC win, decisions Darren Elkins in Jacksonville, Florida

Nate "The Train" Landwehr, 31, of Clarksville, Tennessee, United States was one of the winners at “UFC on ESPN 8,” also known as “UFC Fight Night 172.” It was his first victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Featuring 11 mixed martial arts matches, “UFC on ESPN 8” took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena … Continue reading Clarksville, Tennessee’s Nate Landwehr earns 1st UFC win, decisions Darren Elkins in Jacksonville, Florida

Ex-NFL star Greg Hardy earns 3rd UFC win, beats Yorgan de Castro at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

Greg Hardy, 31, of Millington, Tennessee, United States was one of the winners at “UFC 249.” It was the former football player's third victory in the mixed martial arts promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Featuring 11 MMA matches, “UFC 249” took place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial … Continue reading Ex-NFL star Greg Hardy earns 3rd UFC win, beats Yorgan de Castro at ‘UFC 249’ in Jacksonville, Florida

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Nashville, Tennessee’s Brandon Curry wins 2019 Men’s Open Bodybuilding Olympia

Brandon Curry, 36, is the first bodybuilder from Tennessee, United States to win 2019 Men's Open Bodybuilding Olympia. He bested 15 other qualifiers during the 2019 Mr. Olympia competition in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on September 14, 2019. In the same competition, Curry finished eighth in 2011 and in 2017. He ranked 16th in … Continue reading Nashville, Tennessee’s Brandon Curry wins 2019 Men’s Open Bodybuilding Olympia

Joseph Orgill III biography: 13 things about Memphis, Tennessee businessman

Joseph Orgill III was a prominent American hardware businessman and philanthropist from Memphis. He led Orgill Brothers & Co. and played significant roles in various community organizations. A devoted Episcopalian, he engaged in philanthropy and family traditions, culminating in a legacy intertwined with the Grand Krewe of Osiris. He passed away in 2018.