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USA Today
4 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Where are millennials buying homes? Nashville ranks among top cities for young homebuyers
Millennials are buying homes at significantly different rates depending on the metro area, according to a study by SmartAsset. In some cities, as many as 1 in 25 residents aged 25 to 44 secured a conventional mortgage in 2024 alone. In contrast, other major metros saw fewer than 1 in 100 millennial-aged residents make a home purchase last year. "This disparity can cause divergent implications for local infrastructure, politics, and business demand among different metros," SmartAsset said. "Particularly with many Millennials at the peak of their earning potential, local tax bases, housing markets, and more may also be impacted by such trends." "Observed from another angle, high rates of Millennials investing in homes in an area may indicate prosperity in the job market, paired with a friendly housing market and economy." According to mortgage data, 4.08% of millennials in the Nashville area purchased a home in 2024, making Music City a top choice for millennial home buyers. Here's a closer look at where millennials are buying homes. Nashville ranks among top 10 cities for millennial homebuyers, study shows A total of 25,512 conventional mortgages were issued in 2024 the Music City area, with a median interest rate of 6.63%. Among millennial homebuyers, the median property value was $455,000, while the median income stood at $123,000, reported SmartAsset. The total population of the area was 2,104,235, with 624,627 residents aged 25 to 44, representing 29.68% of the population. Where are millennials buying the most homes? Raleigh, North Carolina leads the nation in millennial homebuying, with 4.5% of Raleigh-Cary residents aged 25-44 purchasing homes with conventional mortgages in 2024, the highest share among all metro areas studied. The Raleigh-Cary metro area was followed by Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood at No. 2, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia at No. 3, and the Nashville Metropolitan area at No. 4. Rounding out the top five was the Cincinnati metro area. Methodology To find where millennials are purchasing homes at the fastest rates, SmartAsset analyzed 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data. The study focused on originated mortgages for people aged 25 to 44, comparing them to the size of the local population in the same age group based on 2023 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The study also considered the median income of new millennial homeowners and the value of the properties they purchased. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X at @_leyvadiana
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
When is the next full moon? What Tennesseans need to know about July's 'Buck Moon' 2025
Summer's second full moon, often called the "Buck Moon" will soon make an appearance. Like many other full moon names, July's full moon is rooted in natural cycles and cultural traditions, marking a moment when nature's rhythms are visible in the night sky. Here's what to know. July's full moon will rise on July 10. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the Buck Moon will reach peak illumination at 3:37 p.m. Central Time when it will be below the horizon. Sky gazers should plan to look towards the southeast after sunset to watch it rise into the sky. July's full Moon is called the "Buck Moon" because it coincides with the time when male deer begin growing their antlers. Like many full moon names, it originates from a mix of Native American, colonial American and European traditions, as recorded by The Old Farmer's Almanac. Historically, the names referred to the entire lunar month, not just the night of the full moon. Other moon names also reflect seasonal animal behavior, such as "Feather Moulting Moon" (Cree) and the "Salmon Moon," a Tlingit term marking the return of salmon for harvest. More: Milky Way season is here. How to see the cosmic show in Nashville on Fourth of July and beyond Here are the rest of the full moons for 2025: Aug. 9: Sturgeon Moon Sept. 7: Harvest Moon Oct. 6: Hunter's Moon Nov. 5: Beaver Moon Dec. 4: Cold Moon Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: When is July's full moon? When to see the Buck Moon
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
July will bring a sighting of the 'Swift Planet', the Buck Moon and a meteor shower. Watch for these dates
July will be packed with cosmic activity. Mercury, the fastest-moving planet in our solar system, will make a rare and optimal appearance, providing a chance to spot it near the western horizon. Halfway through the month, the Buck Moon will illuminate the night sky. Toward the end of July, the Southern Delta Aquariid meteor shower will peak. Here's what else to know. Mercury, the closest planet to the sun, always appears near it in the sky and often fades into the sun's glare. On July 4, however, Mercury will reach its greatest elongation — the farthest apparent distance from the sun — offering sky gazers a view of the "Swift Planet." To spot Mercury, look toward the western horizon shortly after sunset, said EarthSky. It will be positioned low in the sky, while Mars, shining as brightly as a first-magnitude star, will be higher up in the evening twilight. Why is it the "Swift Planet"? According to the National Air and Space Museum, Mercury is known as the "Swift Planet" because of how fast it travels through space, 29 miles per second. It's the fastest planet in the Solar System. July's full moon, known as the Buck Moon, rises on July 10. According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, the moon will reach peak illumination at 3:37 p.m. CT. The July full moon's name is inspired by the seasonal cycle of male deer, or bucks, whose antlers reach their full growth during this time. The almanac attributes full moon names to a variety of origins, including Native American, Colonial American, and European traditions. Historically, these names referred to the entire lunar month rather than just the full moon itself. Several other names for July's moon also reference animals, including Feather Moulting Moon (Cree) and Salmon Moon, a Tlingit term indicating when fish returned to the area and were ready to be harvested, wrote the almanac. The Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower begins in mid-July and lasts until late August. According to NASA, the faint meteors can be hard to spot, especially if the moon is shining. The best chance to see them is during their peak on July 29–30, when meteor activity is highest. Under dark, moon-free skies, you may observe 7–8 meteors per hour traveling at 26 miles per second. In 2025, a waxing crescent moon will set early, making the morning hours ideal for viewing, said the American Meteor Society. Similar to May's Eta Aquariids, the Southern Delta Aquariids are more prominent in the Southern Hemisphere, though they can still be observed from locations such as the southern United States, said EarthSky. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: When is the next full moon? July brings the Buck Moon, meteor shower
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What will Manchester weather be like for Bonnaroo 2025? What festival goers should know about rain, arrival times
Along with the camping gear and sunscreen, festival goers should also plan to pack rain boots and ponchos as they make the pilgrimage to the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester. According to forecasts from the National Weather Service, it's gearing up to be a rainy, humid weekend in Coffee County. On June 12, the forecast calls for a 30% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, followed by a 60% or higher chance of storms during the afternoon hours from June 13-15. Additionally, conditions will remain quite warm until storms arrive and cool things down, said National Weather Service Meteorologist Ryan Husted, with heat index readings projected to reach the low 90s each afternoon of the festival. Here's what else to know ahead of the festival. 'It'll change you': They've been going to Bonnaroo for more than 10 years. Why these 'roo veterans keep going back With only a few days left until doors open on the farm, festival organizers are encouraging Bonnaroovians to avoid peak arrival times to ensure shorter waiting periods. Here's what time you should plan to arrive each day: June 10 - Longer wait times are anticipated between noon and 2 p.m. while 3- 8 p.m. are considered average wait times. June 11 - Longer wait times are anticipated between noon and 4 p.m. while 8-11 a.m. and 5-8 p.m. are considered average wait times. June 12 - Longer wait times are anticipated between 8-11 a.m. while noon to 8 p.m. are considered average wait times. June 13 - Longer wait times are anticipated between noon and 4 p.m. while 8-11 a.m. and 5-8 p.m. are considered average wait times. June 9: A high near 83 and an 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Then mostly cloudy, with a low around 62 at night and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. June 10: Sunny, with a high near 82 then mostly clear, with a low around 59 at night. June 11: Sunny, with a high near 85 then partly cloudy, with a low around 64 at night. June 12 (Bonnaroo day one): Mostly sunny, with a high near 88 and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Then mostly cloudy, with a low around 68 at night. June 13 (Bonnaroo day two): Partly sunny, with a high near 86 and a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Then mostly cloudy, with a low around 70 at night and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. June 14 (Bonnaroo day three): A high near 87 and an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Then mostly cloudy, with a low around 70 and a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms. June 15 (Bonnaroo day four): A high near 85 and an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What will Bonnaroo weather be like? Early forecast for Manchester, TN
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
No, your Costco card cannot be used as a substitute for a REAL ID. What Tennesseans should know about travel
While a Costco membership has multiple perks, including bulk discounts and savings on gas, there are a few things the card can't provide. For example, access to board domestic flights or certain federal facilities, unlike the REAL ID. Since the May 7 implementation date, travelers in Tennessee and across the United States have relied on REAL ID — or other acceptable forms of identification — to pass through security and travel domestically. Some, however, have opted for other methods of identification, which has led the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to recently debunk the rumor that customers' warehouse club cards can substitute for a REAL ID. "We love hotdogs & rotisserie chickens as much as the next person but please stop telling people their Costco card counts as a REAL ID because it absolutely does not," wrote the administration in a post to social media. Despite some membership cards displaying a star and digital options displaying a photo, that doesn't qualify the cards as a valid form of identification. In order to fly, travelers must have either a REAL ID, a valid passport or another federally issued photo ID. As previously reported by USA TODAY, TSA Pacific spokesperson Lorie Dankers told SFGate that the rumor of Costco cards being accepted as official identification pops up every year or so. When people try to use their warehouse club cards at airports, for instance, it could lead to delays and travel headaches, she added. No — Tennesseans are not required to obtain a REAL ID compliant license or identification credential. A REAL ID is not necessary to drive, vote, purchase alcohol or cigarettes, access hospitals, visit the post office, access federal courts or apply for or receive federal benefits such as social security or veterans' benefits. If you don't have a REAL ID, here is the complete list of TSA acceptable IDs: State-issued Enhanced Driver's License U.S. passport U.S. passport card DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST) U.S. Department of Defense ID, including IDs issued to dependents Permanent resident card Border crossing card An acceptable photo ID issued by a federally recognized Tribal Nation/Indian Tribe, including Enhanced Tribal Cards (ETCs). HSPD-12 PIV card Foreign government-issued passport Canadian provincial driver's license or Indian and Northern Affairs Canada card Transportation worker identification credential U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment Authorization Card (I-766) U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC) Yes — Tennesseans can still obtain a REAL ID, with or without an appointment, although walk-in applicants should anticipate potentially long wait times. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Can you travel with a Costco card instead of a REAL ID in Tennessee?
