Wine Women & Shoes raises more than $600,000 to support victims of domestic violence

On April 13, YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee hosted its 12th annual Wine Women & Shoes, presented by Regions, at the Music City Center. This event brings Nashville’s most extraordinary women together to support individuals and their families who are experiencing domestic violence. It was named the Best Women’s Event by Nfocus magazine in its Best Parties 2023 issue. Over the past decade, Wine Women & Shoes has raised more than $3 million for YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee to provide safety and shelter to thousands of people who turn to the Weaver Domestic Violence Center in their greatest time of need.

Donzaleigh Powell, Lorraine Bethune, Dwanna Hughes, Christina Alexander, Roxianne Bethune, Brenda Farley, Felisha Sweat at Wine Women and Shoes 2024.
Cary Gannon with wine and chocolates
at Wine Women and Shoes 2024
Cynthia Whitfield-Story and Janie Greenwood Harris
at Wine Women and Shoes 2024
Katie Goyette walking the runway
at Wine Women and Shoes 2024
May Lavender & Jorie Kersey
at Wine Women and Shoes 2024
Sharon Roberson and Jo Ann Davis-Davis
at Wine Women and Shoes 2024
Geoff Cowan at Wine Women and Shoes 2024

Oliver proposes ban on corporate spending in Tennessee elections

State Sen. Charlane Oliver is introducing the Restore Power to the People Act, a proposal to ban corporate spending in Tennessee elections. Citing extensive campaign

Bridge named for late state Rep. Bill Beck

State and local leaders gathered in Madison to dedicate the new Representative Carson W. “Bill” Beck Memorial Bridge, honoring the late Tennessee lawmaker’s decade of

Property tax relief sign-up continues Friday in Goodlettsville

Older and disabled homeowners in Davidson and Sumner counties can get in‑person help applying for Property Tax Relief and Tax Freeze programs on Friday at

Whistleblower allegations raise concerns over naturalized voters ahead of midterm

A whistleblower alleges that federal immigration officers were directed to investigate voter records using unreliable data, raising concerns for naturalized citizens ahead of the midterm

Despite fair housing victories in court, advocates warn of funding cuts

Despite a court ruling preserving current Fair Housing Initiatives Program funding, advocates warn that HUD’s proposed budget cuts threaten community-based organizations that investigate discrimination. With