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The Opry began as a radio broadcast from the offices of an insurance company, and music journalist Craig Hebighurst says it grew into a launching pad for artists.
Nearly two dozen performers are on the bill for the centennial birthday show.
For NPR News, I'm Tony Gonzalez in Nashville.
The blast occurred at a major employer in rural Humphreys County, where many residents have connections to the victims.
That widespread impact is weighing on local sheriff Chris Davis.
The disaster also evokes painful memories.
The county experienced flooding in 2021 that killed 20 people.
In a note to Families Online, one school superintendent said local children have faced more tragedy than most will know in a lifetime, and that they will become a generation that finds ways to help.
Officials say they're searching for the cause of the blast to provide closure to families, but that it could take months.
For NPR News, I'm Tony Gonzalez in Nashville.
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis choked up at a press conference, calling the wreckage the most devastation he's seen in his 30-year career.
He says that understanding what caused the blast will take time.
The powerful explosion at the plant southwest of Nashville obliterated one building and could be felt as far as 40 miles away.
Neighbors say they have grown accustomed to smaller test blasts, but knew immediately that this explosion was something different.
The company, AES, handles explosive products for the military, demolition firms, and the aerospace industry.
For NPR News, I'm Tony Gonzalez in Nashville.
Bipartisan deals negotiated and led by the Speaker of the House. What role exactly is he playing here?
Bipartisan deals negotiated and led by the Speaker of the House. What role exactly is he playing here?
Bipartisan deals negotiated and led by the Speaker of the House. What role exactly is he playing here?
It's kind of interesting. We have a president. We have a vice president. We have a speaker. It feels like it is if Elon Musk is our prime minister. And I spoke with Elon a couple of times this week. I think many of us.