Bruin Bites: Valentine’s Day edition
VNN’s Katie Knipper headed downtown to one of Nashville’s oldest candy shops to create her own customized Goo Goo Cluster in a Valentine’s Day edition of Bruin Bites.
21c introduces downtown Nashville to radically accessible art
Tucked between dazzling hotels and rambunctious honky tonks, some of Nashville’s visitors might not take note of the less imposing entrance to 21c. That is, until they spot the curious teal penguin peering out the window at them. A closer look reveals a massive room that blends mod sterility with […]
A procrastinator’s guide to finals
As we approach finals week with anticipation and a heavy side of sleep deprivation, people tend to spitball the best ways to study, manage your time and de-stress. That all sounds great, but what if you don’t really want to do any of those things? What if you’re looking for […]
Student robbed in the JAAC
A student reported to Campus Security that she was robbed in the Janet Ayers Academic Center Sunday. The female student reported a woman asked her for money at 4 p.m., and after giving some over, the suspect aggressively asked for more, according to an email from Campus Security. After the […]
Photo Review: Follies poke fun at high school in ‘Teen Follies’
This year’s Fall Follies poked fun at the realities of teenage angst and the transition into adulthood — with a few teenage vampires thrown in for good measure. For its 25th year, the university’s improvisation and sketch comedy group took to the Massey Performing Arts Center stage for a night […]
R.LUM.R reflects on his rise through R&B
Reggie Williams doesn’t seem to take anything too seriously, but his steady rise in contemporary R&B is nothing to joke about. Williams, also known by his artist name, R.LUM.R, visited Belmont Monday morning to share his journey through the industry, hoping to inspire students who are looking to do the […]
Student leaders reflect on diversity at Belmont
For these students, diversity is more than just a buzzword — it’s a way of life, and one that they want to share with the entire Belmont community. “You really aren’t challenged and you don’t really grow until you’re exposed to new things and people from different walks of life,” […]
Photos: Day two of Pilgrimage Festival
Day two of Pilgrimage brought the same energy and excitement as the day before with an impressive lineup on Sunday. As attendees moved from stage to stage, they could choose to walk through the Art Barn, where local artists showcased some of their latest creations. Paintings, mosaics and mixed media […]
Photos: Day one of Pilgrimage Festival
Thousands of fans made the trek to downtown Franklin for the fifth annual Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival on Saturday. Although festivities last year were cancelled because of lightning, fans filed in through the gates with dispositions as sunny as the sky overhead. Festival attendees were immediately greeted by music […]
Wild Love finds a new home in Nashville
With a focus on relationships and resilience, alumni band Wild Love seems to have found its sweet spot. The band’s performance at Live on the Green on Saturday will be its biggest to date, and hopefully the catalyst to even more opportunities. “This is definitely different from playing smaller venues, […]
Photos: Briston Maroney at Live on the Green 2019
Briston Maroney played the third night of Live on the Green. Photos by Katie Knipper.
Live on the Green returns to Music City with an electric first night
Public Square Park came alive on Thursday night to celebrate Live on the Green, a free concert series presented by Lightning 100. With live music, food trucks and vendor booths, Live on the Green has become a Nashville staple. Music City locals and newcomers alike can look forward to performances […]