They number 19, from 19 colleges and universities around the country, and they are headed this summer to 13 newspapers and two news bureaus in 14 states stretching from Connecticut to California. Most members of the 2009 Summer class of Chips Quinn Scholars like to spend time with their family and friends; many enjoy reading, [...]

One street performer enters Nashville with stars in his eyes; a local transient talks of glory days gone by.

A family bridal shop in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village helps customers find the right dress for their big day.

Celebrities and locals alike take a seat at Cecil’s Boot Shine on 4th Street and Broadway in Nashville. Cecil W. Duke has been shining boots for 44 years.

Life on the corner of Broadway and 2nd Avenue in downtown Nashville is full of characters.

Music majors spend almost as much on music as they do text books at the Vanderbilt Music Library Book Sale.

Kandy Felker, manager of Boots ‘N’ More in downtown Nashville explains how to find the perfect pair of cowboy boots.

Vanderbilt University students share their experiences from their first day of classes Aug. 25, 2008.