New North Nashville mural depicts Civil Rights activists

Mayor Barry, along with North Collective, Google Fiber and Urban Housing Solutions unveiled a mural to the North Nashville community as reminder of the sacrifice that others made to get Nashville to where it is today. The 1,000 square foot mural, “Perserverance” depicts civil rights champions Diane Nash, Curlie McGruder, Z. Alexander Looby and John Lewis. The project is dedicated to the late Rev. Bill Barnes.

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Boom Boom Bam!

Tennessee State football beats Morgan State 25-16 at Homecoming, powered by Daylin Lee’s two touchdowns and Rymen Mosley’s two interceptions.

Early voting surges in Davidson County as November election approaches

Davidson County early voting tops 35,000 ballots in four days. Find Nashville voting locations, schedules and photo ID requirements before October 29.

Black voter turnout faces new challenges ahead of November election

Black voter turnout faces challenges ahead of the 2026 midterms as voting rights battles, economic pressures and gaps in outreach threaten participation.

NAACP launches voter protection hub ahead of midterms — ‘we are ready’

NAACP launches a voter protection hub ahead of the 2026 midterms to help voters report intimidation, flag suppression and connect with legal support.

Rising electricity costs hit Black households harder as states challenge coal investment policies

Rising electricity costs strain Black households as states challenge coal investment policies and debate energy affordability, reliability and fairness.