Oracle Steps Up Every city needs a corporate community they can rely on. Even with all the great things Nashville has going on, stuff happens. The Nashville Symphony has run into some severe financial issues that came to light recently. And when I say financial issues, I mean it was disclosed they had a $10m+ […]
12th ANNUAL KINETIC CUP FUNDRAISER
Great Time For A Good Cause I made it to the Kinetic Cup Finals this afternoon at Kinetic Communications’ office on Morris Avenue in downtown Birmingham. The event raises funds for the Charge Syndrome Foundation. My buddy (and Kinetic owner), Jay Brandrup, really does have one of the coolest offices in our city. He has […]
NEWS FROM CHARLOTTE
AMERICAN AIRLINES MAKING IMPROVEMENTS AT CLT This is pretty awesome for the traveling public. At least, if you fly a lot and have access to the American Airlines Admirals Club. American is starting work to build their largest-ever Admirals Club at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Charlotte is one of American’s busiest hubs. There […]
IS THIS FINALLY IT?
The White Stallion May Be Done My kids are in school in Nashville. My youngest, Vince, has the privilege of now driving The White Stallion, the Nissan Pathfinder that is older than he is. It has been a staple with the Truitt family for years. The Stallion has served us well over the years but […]
BIG THINGS AHEAD FOR HATTIE B’s
Nashville-based chain is so good! Hattie B’s is fantastic and I love their story. The Nashville-based hot chicken group is led by a father & son team, Nick Bishop Sr. & Nick Bishop Jr. We love to hear about successful family-businesses! I had lunch at the Birmingham location yesterday and it reminded me again what […]
BELL PEPPERS KEEPS GROWING
Here’s A Great Birmingham Story Props to TRUITT NEWS RADIO alum Anthony Clemons and his Bell Peppers pizza operation. Based in Hueytown, Anthony is doing a fantastic job. He started out creating a healthier alternative when it comes to pizza. Then, he worked his tail off and got his pizzas in a lot of the […]
NISSAN STADIUM GETTING CLOSE TO OPENING
Super Flush Scheduled For November The new Nissan Stadium in Nashville is shaping up more and more by the day. Work started on the project back in February 2024, but now, you can tell it is close to the finish line. It is going to be awesome and is scheduled to open in February. But […]
FIGHT ON!
USC WAS FOUNDED TODAY The University of Southern California was founded today, October 6th, back in 1880. What started with 53 students has turned into a fantastic university on their 226-acre campus in Los Angeles. They almost definitely have the most famous alumni base of any school in the U.S. including John Wayne, Will Ferrell, […]
COMING UP 10/10/2026 ON TRUITT NEWS RADIO
COMEDIAN JAY FLAKE We are excited to welcome Nashville-based comedian, Jay Flake, to TRUITT NEWS RADIO this week. I caught his set recently at the StarDome Comedy Club in Hoover and he did a fantastic job opening for Aaron Weber. Those guys work together on the road a good bit. Excited to hear what life […]
MISSISSIPPI CONSTRUCTION REPORT 10-6-26
Let’s look at our neighbors over in Mississippi with today’s TRUITT NEWS CONSTUCTION REPORT and see what they have going on: 👷 Fondren Construction Company has been doing sitework at the Word of Life Church in Ridgeland. 👷 Mac’s Construction Company, Inc. is making headway at the new $50m-ish Oak Grove Middle School in Hattiesburg. […]