Kenny Loggins was 17 and facing graduation when first writing 'Pooh Corner'

Mackensy Lunsford is the senior dining reporter for the Tennessean, food and culture storyteller for USA TODAY Network's South region and the editor of Southern Kitchen. She's also the co-author of a barbecue cookbook. Her work has won numerous awards from the NC and TN press associations, the Society for Features Journalism and more.

Nashville news, weather, Predators, Titans, Vanderbilt, Vols, music, restaurant, things to do and investigations from the Tennessean and USA TODAY NETWORK staff.

Metro Nashville Public Schools families should receive an email from the district sometime Tuesday.

Wilson County Schools students in pre-kindergarten through third grade will return to full-time traditional school five days a week on Sept. 21.

Well-child visits are essential for tracking growth and developmental milestones, examining social behaviors and getting scheduled immunizations.

Tennessee's first cat cafe plans to shut down on Sept. 30, but the owners hope some other friends of felines will take over their pet project.

Outdoor Nashville announces its fall programs for individuals and families.

The Academy of Country Music Awards are coming to Nashville for the first time ever, and the folks at Circle TV are rolling out the red carpet.

William “Bill” Pursell, a Grammy-nominated composer who worked in Nashville with artists such as Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, has died at 94.