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Veteran journalist and publisher Kathryn E. Darden has been officially selected for inclusion in the international Influential Women directory under the Publishing & Journalism category. The platform serves as a global professional network honoring female media founders, executives, and authors whose work shapes industries and leaves a lasting impact across print and digital media. For Darden, the selection highlights a media career spanning more than three decades and follows hot on the heels of her recent inclusion in the prestigious  Who’s Who  of America registry.   Since founding ChristianActivities.com in 1992, she has guided the outlet into one of the longest-running independent Christian news portals on the web. Beyond her flagship publication, her reporting and feature writing have appeared across a broad mix of regional and national outlets, including The Tennessean , The Westview , Barbie Bazaar magazine, and national digital platforms like Yahoo Cont...

Rainbows over the Bellevue exit   Bellevue Area Examiner: What’s going on in Bellevue, TN, in August 2026? Bellevue Activities, Early Voting, Petco,  New Day Church  and More! Ongoing Bellevue Activities &  Entertainment Ford Ice Center:  Open for public ice skating, hockey clinics, and  Nashville Predators practice sessions. AMC Theatres:  Catch new releases and blockbusters at the 12-screen  AMC Bellevue 12 featuring reclined seating and hot food. Red Caboose Park:  A favorite weekend family spot featuring a playground, walking trails, and open green spaces.   Bellevue One Shopping Center:  Shopping for the family, pets, shoes, groceries and more. Convenient dining. Bellevue Farmers Market Bellevue’s Farmers Market is held every Thursday night at Red Caboose Park from 4 to 7 PM. Organic produce, crafts, local businesses, music, food and more can be found. Chick Fil-A August Schedule Chick-fil-A has numerous events planned for ...

  Barry Manilow is coming to Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for his final performance on August 1, 2026. The 83-year-old Manilow’s career has lasted over six decades and garnered Grammys, Emmys and a place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He gained worldwide fame in the 1970s, had a string of hits including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” and “Copacabana.” Although he was married from 1964-1966, he publicly announced his sexuality as homosexual in 2017. Visit BarryManilow.com for tickets and more information about Barry Manilow’s last concert performance in Music City.  Related: Engelbert Humperdinck New Album “Faithfully” 2026: Legendary Singer Releases Star-Studded Covers Collection August 28 Kevin Sorbo in Elijah Peel: Actor Stars as Rock Manager in Faith-Based Film Opening August 14, 2026 Daniel in the Lions’ Den Nashville: New Family Musical at TPAC Polk Theater November 14 Nashville News July 2026 Why Tennessee is a Great Place to Live: Family Values, Christian Heritage, a...

Legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck is releasing a highly anticipated new album, Faithfully , on August 28, 2026, via Cleopatra Records. The star-studded project features iconic collaborations with Journey’s Jonathan Cain, Rick Wakeman, Al Di Meola, and others, as the 90-year-old superstar continues to showcase his unmistakable voice and enduring appeal in popular music. Best known for timeless hits like “Release Me,” “After the Lovin’,” “Spanish Eyes,” and “The Last Waltz,” Humperdinck has sold over 140 million records worldwide across a career spanning more than six decades. The new album blends his signature romantic style with fresh interpretations of classic rock songs, including tracks originally made famous by Journey, Aerosmith, KISS, and Ozzy Osbourne, plus an original song “Always My Love.” A Life of Music and Faith Born Arnold George Dorsey in 1936 in Madras, British India (now Chennai), Humperdinck moved to England as a child and rose to fame in the 1960s. A committ...

  "Happy Days" Star Marks His Birthday Weekend with Two Milestone Music Performances, August 7-8, 2026 Donny Most , best known to generations of television audiences as "Ralph Malph" on the classic sitcom  Happy Days, starring The Andy Griffith Show ’s Ron Howard,   and now recognized as an accomplished big-band vocalist, will celebrate his birthday weekend in Middle Tennessee this August with two notable appearances. In what is a life-long dream coming true, Most will make his  Grand Ole Opry  debut on  Friday, August 7, 2026 , at 7:00 PM at the Opry House in Nashville, appearing as part of the "Grand Ole Opry: OPRY 100" lineup alongside Haley Mae Campbell, Erin Kinsey, and other artists to be announced. During the show, Most will perform two songs and serve as a guest announcer, bringing his interpretations of Sinatra, Darin, Martin and other Great American Songbook standards to the historic Opry stage, a fitting way to kick off his birthday weekend on o...

Welcome to the ultimate destination for 4th of July 2026 celebrations! This Independence Day marks a historic milestone as the United States commemorates America 250 — the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. From the signing of the Declaration of Independence to today’s vibrant patriotic traditions, discover the rich history, inspiring stories, and exciting events that make this 4th of July truly unforgettable. Explore everything you need for a memorable Independence Day: the true history behind the 4th of July, nationwide and local 4th of July events , fireworks displays, parades, family activities, patriotic trivia, quotes, recipes, and more. Whether you’re planning your own celebration or simply want to deepen your appreciation for America’s birthday, this is your go-to hub for all things patriotic. Let Freedom Sing! 2026 Nashville: Lauren Daigle, Nick Jonas, and Faith-Filled Stars Light Up Music City’s July 4th Celebration Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4...