6 stories that will define 2026 in Nashville

Contentious political races. Independent restaurants and music venues on the brink of closing. A pro football team stuck in a perpetual rebuild. There are countless reasons to be optimistic about Nashville, but 2026 is also shaping up to be a gritty year. Driving the news: As we stand at the starting line for a new year, here are the stories we think will define Nashville over the next 12 months. The governor's race is on U.S. Sen. Marsha...