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January 1976 in Nashville: A Month in Photos - A captivating collection of images from The Tennessean, showcasing everyday life in Music City. Jo Walker, head of the Country Music Association, discusses its growth. The old Andrew Jackson Hotel site awaits the new Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Workers close the Normandy Dam for a massive reservoir. A car crash at Tate Hardware, Governor Blantons hospital visit, and a leaky faucet ice sculpture highlight the months events. Sports enthusiasts enjoy Vanderbilts win and Hillwood Highs basketball victory. A fire at Nashboro Village and David Allan Coes prison performance add to the months excitement. Politics heat up with Blantons income tax debate and Wallaces presidential primary plea. The month ends with Wolfman Jacks disco opening, Ice Capades, and Vanderbilts big wins. Checkout Solipillow.com

Five years after the January 6th Capitol riot, the DOJ removed its defendant list page, sparking criticism. The page, once filled with videos, images, and court records, is now gone. Democrats released reports detailing the rioters actions, praising law enforcement officers who defended the Constitution. However, many officers were later fired or demoted. Career prosecutors who charged the attackers were replaced, and some pardoned rioters now hold top spots in the Justice Department. At least 33 pardoned January 6th defendants have faced fresh charges or convictions for other crimes since then. In Tennessee, 35 people tied to the riot were pardoned or had cases dismissed, including those charged with assaulting officers. Some defendants now say they were manipulated and have stepped back from politics. Records from groups like NPR keep the full story alive. Checkout Solipillow.com

U.S. operation in Venezuela marks another chapter in Americas history of interventions in Central and South America. Political science professor Dr. Marc Schwerdt at Lipscomb University discusses the surprising removal of President Nicolás Maduro, drawing parallels to past actions like the invasion of Grenada and the takedown of Manuel Noriega in Panama. Schwerdt explains that oil played a significant role, not just for resource grabbing, but also to deny rivals like China cheap access to Venezuelas huge reserves, shifting the geopolitical balance. However, he notes that the corrupt system remains in place, and real shifts depend on how officials cooperate with the U.S. to hold onto power. Reactions are mixed among Venezuelans as the country adjusts to this big political shake-up. Checkout Solipillow.com

Nashvilles Antioch neighborhood is set to welcome its first Chinatown, with a Pan-Asia Supermarket and upscale Asian cultural hub. The supermarket, set to open next month, will be Music Citys largest Asian grocery store, featuring over ten thousand products and an in-house food court. The project, part of a multi-phase plan, includes a Fast Asian building with authentic Chinese amenities, set to begin construction this year. The development promises hundreds of jobs and is expected to be completed by 2027, signaling significant growth for the district. Checkout Solipillow.com

Columbia, Tennessee city leaders are considering a $500 million water infrastructure project that could increase water bills by up to 150% for residents in multiple counties. The plan aims to replace a 101-year-old intake structure, adding redundancy and better serving regional partners. However, residents and local leaders express concerns about the cost, with some fearing a $100 monthly increase. Utility officials propose a gradual 20% annual rate hike over five years. The city council votes this Thursday, with county leaders discussing the issue Monday night. Checkout Solipillow.com

Former Tennessee lawmaker Robin Smith avoids prison time, receiving one year of probation instead of an eight-month sentence for her role in a taxpayer fraud scheme. Despite testifying against co-defendants Glen Casada and Cade Cothren, who received pardons from President Trump, Smith was not pardoned. She must repay $28,263.26 and seeks a pardon to refund her money. Checkout Solipillow.com