One of the Predators’ many problems last season was that, all too often, they failed to save their best for last. https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/hockey/predators-show-they-can-save-best-for-last-in-opener/article_f70313e7-1992-416d-99cf-6940a5ad0201.html

Party Fowl is expanding its Nashville hot chicken concept to the Vanderbilt area with a restaurant set to open at Aertson Midtown this month. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/retail/party-fowl-set-to-open-vanderbilt-area-location-this-month/article_fe43854c-08c2-4655-a47d-962e57598f38.html

In "Food Notes" today: The Sicilian Butcher makes Tennessee debut in WeHo; Alligator Bar slated for Union Station Hotel; Mr Brews Taphouse to open in Smyrna https://www.nashvillepost.com/food-notes-the-sicilian-butcher-makes-tennessee-debut-in-weho/article_37258bae-ab27-49df-b422-ea959a899cc0.html

Meharry Medical College is advancing its DNA database to boost African ancestry representation - just 1% of global genetic data today. Backed by $80M, the HBCU is launching K-12 programming, a master's program & aims to collect 500K samples. Read more → https://bit.ly/meharrymedicalcollege

Bandwagon Music & Repair, CmdShft, mtheory vie for Next Awards top honor https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/entrepreneurs/showcasing-the-next-awards-music-sports-gaming-and-entertainment-growth-finalists/article_724f45ee-9706-4073-a639-c18ea9e1c0dc.html

Three properties will be listed for sale following a recent court ruling involving contemporary music singer Amy Grant. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/downtown-property-involving-amy-grant-can-be-sold-after-court-ruling/article_9bc97e49-4f71-4645-ae33-8a22906d212f.html

In "On the Move" this week: RJ Young, Trammell Crow, WH Properties announce updates https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/people/on-the-move-oct-9-2025/article_62bfdc5e-729c-4d08-8118-ab5f652ef674.html

Brentwood-based in-home care provider Monogram Health has announced the appointment of two executives to its leadership team. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/health_care/monogram-health-adds-two-executives/article_e60c06dc-5ddc-4f5d-8a9e-233ba3408ee4.html

An investor group seeks to acquire a controlling stake in Lineage Financial Network Inc., the holding company for Lineage Bank. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/finance/report-investors-seek-controlling-stake-in-franklin-s-lineage-bank/article_7eb91cee-5338-4ee7-998b-5fc6e5cf4101.html

The Vanderbilt University Faculty Senate has adopted a resolution recommending the school reject a recent offer from the Trump administration. https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/vanderbilt-faculty-senate-opposes-white-house-compact/article_924875c3-36fc-43fb-a318-aeae000ef377.html

Titans special teams coordinator John Fassel deserves praise for making significant upgrades in that portion of Tennessee’s game. https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/hockey/titans-john-fassel-not-concerned-with-mounting-special-teams-penalties/article_66db4875-1af7-410d-a702-d55c91b5439c.html

“I like the physical play,” Martin said after Nashville’s 2-1 opening night win in front of an announced crowd of 17,244 at Bridgestone Arena. https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/hockey/predators-brady-martin-18-is-a-winner-in-first-nhl-game/article_cb310f18-35bc-42e8-a839-b87ac999df9d.html

Ascension and Tennessee Oncology have opened the Women's Comprehensive Cancer Center in Nashville’s Midtown Medical Plaza. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/health_care/health-care-notes-ascension-tennessee-oncology-open-women-s-cancer-center/article_354aec45-b634-4f78-8ac0-db8bd30c0b2f.html

Titan Cloud has announced it will acquire two energy asset management products from the United Kingdom's Techniche Limited. https://www.nashvillepost.com/titan-cloud-acquires-energy-asset-management-software-platforms/article_21ecb3d9-9be0-4751-9548-136ed436381c.html

Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia has advanced in the competition for the 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/football/vanderbilts-diego-pavia-advances-in-johnny-unitas-award-competition/article_1688221f-5015-4fd0-b59a-c011e83cefd1.html

The American Red Cross of Tennessee has named Jill Hernandez as executive director of the Nashville area chapter, effective Oct. 27. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/nonprofits/american-red-cross-of-tennessee-names-executive-director/article_c9b2858a-a568-4459-9635-c091cf4db2c9.html

HealthStream announced late Wednesday it has acquired Brentwood-based health care technology company Virsys12. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/health_care/healthstream-acquires-virsys12-in-deal-worth-up-to-17m/article_c55233f6-1160-47e5-b762-e19a3de85049.html

New lease agreements authorize the developers of Dolly Parton's hotel and museum to renovate a park and build a fire station in the garage. https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/council-approves-lease-agreement-related-to-dolly-parton-hotel-project/article_5ddf1462-d530-4962-b8f8-ca9943d4a51b.html

The Metro Development and Housing Agency Design Review Committee on Wednesday approved the concept plan for a 15-floor hotel building eyed for SoBro. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/proposed-sobro-hotel-project-progresses/article_9fa544bb-7ba2-4009-8f22-f03cc88bf1a9.html

The Titans brought an end to 10 losses with a shocking comeback victory. Listen to the latest episode of "First & Tenn" now wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.nashvillepost.com/podcast/first_and_tenn/first-tenn-a-streak-snapping-win/article_b9efa826-c7e4-4a7f-b1f8-4c43f695a978.html

Frost Brown Todd LLP and litigation-focused law firm Gibbons PC announced Wednesday a merger, with the future entity to be called FBT Gibbons LLP. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/legal/frost-brown-todd-to-merge-with-new-jersey-s-gibbons/article_0ea64697-568e-423e-953a-aa596d0a5e76.html

Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea is the lowest-paid head football coach in the SEC this season, according to USA Today’s 2025 compensation survey. https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/football/vanderbilts-clark-lea-lowest-paid-sec-football-coach-in-2025/article_962f94c5-6fd6-4f8e-b54e-e0edaffa8104.html

Cam Ward’s wow moment in Sunday’s win came late in the fourth quarter, when he dropped a 38-yard dime to Calvin Ridley down the right sideline. https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/football/titans-want-cam-ward-to-balance-gun-slinging-efficiency/article_ede64000-ecf0-4a93-9ded-a91f60f6b90a.html

Nashville-based national oncology practice network OneOncology announced Wednesday it has closed on its acquisition of Florida-based GenesisCare USA. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/health_care/oneoncology-acquires-florida-entity/article_6af0da53-a116-4024-bc5f-e1b1858b4ac5.html

Vanderbilt University Athletics has announced SRM Concrete as a partner, giving it naming rights to the stadium's South End Zone Suites. https://www.nashvillepost.com/of-note-hireright-acquires-brazilian-background-screening-services-company/article_9fd6daef-db23-42e5-9d4b-ec8ccc12d75b.html

Justin Pearson has announced his run for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District. His campaign is a direct challenge to Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen. https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/elections/justin-pearson-running-for-congress/article_a49eab3c-1923-582c-8374-8ad8fb859138.html

VR tours. Digital twins. Blockchain closings. AI-driven CRMs. Top Nashville agent Chad Wohlers says tech is reshaping real estate - creating smarter buyers and sellers, but also new pitfalls without expert guidance. Read the Q&A → https://bit.ly/qachadwohlers

Metro Legal recommends a hearing for Metro Fair Board Chairman Jasper Hendricks on an ethics complaint related to NASCAR and the speedway. https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/metro-legal-recommends-hearing-in-jasper-hendricks-ethics-complaint/article_94ebe8c1-f0b4-45ed-a4d5-8756e3df8d31.html

Brandwood Global, Giggs, Nashville Adventures vie for top honor in NEXT Awards https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/entrepreneurs/showcasing-the-next-awards-music-sports-gaming-and-entertainment-startup-finalists/article_491a5267-b0bc-448b-976e-c83cf8bd4160.html

The Titans officially waived wide receiver Treylon Burks, meaning he joins a long list of Tennessee first-round picks no longer with the organization. https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/football/titans-release-wr-treylon-burks-from-injured-reserve/article_4f4aa8c6-36d4-4477-9bbf-c45fd20079b1.html

Old-school cameras and key fobs are giving way to cloud-based systems in Nashville’s towers. With AI analytics, mobile credentials and centralized monitoring, properties like The Pullman and Cummins Station are redefining high-rise security. Full story → https://bit.ly/techadvances

Opening in 2027, the Titans’ New Nissan Stadium is set to be Tennessee’s first pro sports venue with LEED Gold Certification and featuring rainwater collection, recyclable materials, composting and minimal landfill waste. Full story → https://bit.ly/innovationandideastitans

“Our goal … will be the largest rooftop with a bar on Broadway.” Bridgestone Arena’s $650M renovation adds four stories of glass, new patios and restaurants, a covered plaza and expanded seating to 18,000. Read more → https://bit.ly/innovationandideasbridgestone

A very late arrival to the Predators this year, forward Luke Evangelista picked up an immediate vibe following his first practice. https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/hockey/newly-arrived-predators-forward-luke-evangelista-senses-new-energy-to-team/article_4b99ab7a-d7d2-45e9-9bab-adb95e7b8fef.html

M.L.Rose Craft Beer and Burgers is rebranding. The parent company of the locally owned business is now operating its seven locations as M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/retail/m-l-rose-rebrands/article_346638c8-8f38-4d36-8dd5-8bc2fedef93f.html

Oracle is preparing to start construction on its headquarters campus — and has released new images related to that effort — to unfold at Nashville’s River North. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/oracle-campus-groundbreaking-looms/article_a0c87269-b082-4cdd-97d6-2e3664fe359c.html

Nobu Hospitality — a global luxury company — announced Wednesday plans for a location near the future Oracle campus in River North. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/development/nobu-hotel-restaurant-eyed-for-river-north/article_40b87cd5-8e06-46fe-be5c-02f3065218cc.html

State Rep. Aftyn Behn is projected to win the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 7th Congressional District on Tuesday. https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/elections/aftyn-behn-7th-district-primary/article_062761a9-d400-5351-b165-748dc544759d.html

With polls closed in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District election, Matt Van Epps is projected to win the Republican nomination. https://www.nashvillepost.com/politics/elections/matt-van-epps-7th-district-primary/article_01e61569-9f92-59e6-8b94-0163207f37cf.html

LU Innovate, Lipscomb’s new Office of Innovation, aims to push higher ed forward - from experiential learning and AI in classrooms to non-degree programs. Partnerships across Nashville’s ecosystem will be key to its success → https://bit.ly/innovationandideasLU

"On the Move" this week: Cracker Barrel, Music City Center, The Higgins Firm announce updates https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/people/on-the-move-oct-7-2025/article_c985f3d2-3812-478f-a240-7aff88ff7971.html

The season is hardly over for Vanderbilt’s football team following the Commodores’ 30-14 loss at Alabama on Saturday. https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/football/commodores-goals-still-in-front-of-us-following-loss-to-alabama/article_6645b160-334c-4c24-b677-2f3063338fa0.html

Wellpath Holdings will undertake another round of layoffs, eliminating 91 jobs across five Davidson County facilities after emerging from bankruptcy. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/health_care/wellpath-undergoes-latest-round-of-layoffs/article_d5c8cdd1-12de-4c18-9954-2d289722e4cb.html

Michigan-based professional services company Doeren Mayhew has acquired Berry Hill CPA firm Carson & McKinney, CPAs, PLLC. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/finance/high-profile-professional-services-firm-acquires-berry-hill-cpa-business/article_072ca43d-7b13-4604-b2df-8856c758494c.html

The Nashville area saw 2,881 home closings in September, representing a 2 percent increase compared to the 3,810 closings in September 2024. https://www.nashvillepost.com/nashville-area-residential-sales-enjoy-uptick/article_78a95b07-114a-48f4-8f0d-557261b023bf.html

Chosen with the fifth overall pick in the NHL Draft in June, Brady Martin was always going to to play a big part in the Predators’ future. https://www.nashvillepost.com/sports/hockey/predators-prospect-brady-martin-18-earns-opening-night-roster-spot/article_792253ba-e7c8-4963-9b0c-ac3803813ed2.html

AI isn’t just shaping self-driving cars or ChatGPT, it’s shaping classrooms too. At Vanderbilt, researcher Golnaz Arastoopour Irgens is using a role-playing game to study how kids think about algorithms, ethics and social issues in AI. Full story → https://bit.ly/innovationandideasaiinclassrooms

The Nashville International Airport announced on Tuesday afternoon that flights would be reduced due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/tourism/flights-delayed-at-bna-due-to-government-shutdown/article_0717aad0-eb37-4b0f-b1f6-b1abf3ba1f06.html

Shares of American Rebel Holdings Inc. seek a rebound after a rough Monday trading session that saw the stock lose about 28 percent in value. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/area_stocks/american-rebel-shares-seek-comeback/article_19c52660-ae9b-4c52-a8cd-ebf8ed4dd2d9.html

Meharry has announced an $80 million 10-year study to address the underrepresentation of Black populations in pharmacological and medical research. https://www.nashvillepost.com/business/education/meharry-launches-80m-african-ancestry-genomics-study/article_37e6f01f-3534-4afa-80cb-30dca39cd5a5.html