The New York Times – Music:
The show about the country music queen, “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” will begin performances on Broadway in December.
Category: Tennessee
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Nancy Ward, the Cherokee Leader, Stokes Division Even 250 Years Later
The New York Times – Travel:
In 1776, Cherokee leaders looked for ways to navigate a foreboding future. Nanyehi, a.k.a. Nancy Ward, is venerated and reviled for her choice.
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Jelly Roll Files for Divorce From Bunnie Xo After Nearly a Decade
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The country music star, whose real name is Jason DeFord, filed for divorce from his wife of nearly 10 years, Alisa DeFord, who is known as Bunnie Xo.
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Jelly Roll Is Pardoned for Previous Robbery and Drug Convictions
The New York Times – Music:
The clemency decision by Gov. Bill Lee of Tennessee could make it easier for the country star to travel internationally.
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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – Travel:
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
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Hard-Nosed Sheriff Who Inspired ‘Walking Tall’ Movie Killed His Wife, Inquiry Says
The New York Times – Film:
Buford Pusser, who was portrayed in the 1973 hit movie, led people to believe that his wife was ambushed by his enemies, cold-case investigators in Tennessee said.
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Roni Stoneman, Country Music’s ‘First Lady of the Banjo,’ Dies at 85
The New York Times – Music:
A featured player on ‘Hee Haw’ and member of the famed Stoneman Family, she was the first woman to play modern bluegrass banjo on a phonograph record.
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4 Days, 690 Miles, Countless Stalls: Behold the ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’
The New York Times – Travel:
Everyone loves a bargain. But can anyone survive the entirety of the 127 Yard Sale, an annual four-day event that stretches from Michigan to Alabama?