March 12, 2026

Sen. Oliver, Rep. Behn reintroduce plan to end Tennessee grocery tax

Sen. Charlane Oliver and Rep. Aftyn Behn have reintroduced the ‘End the Grocery Tax by Closing Corporate Loopholes Act’ to repeal Tennessee’s 4% state sales

Edgehill street renamed to honor Civil Rights leader King Hollands

Edgehill has renamed part of South Street as King Hollands Avenue to honor civil rights leader King Madison Hollands, recognizing his role in Nashville’s school

Metro Property Tax Freeze and Tax Relief program deadline is April 4

Metro Trustee Erica S. Gilmore urges eligible Davidson County homeowners to apply by April 4, 2026 for the Property Tax Freeze and Tax Relief programs,

‘Pot for Potholes’ campaign pushes marijuana legalization as solution for Tennessee Road funding

“Pot for Potholes’ is a new campaign by Sen. Heidi Campbell and Rep. Aftyn Behn to legalize marijuana in Tennessee, dedicating a 15% cannabis tax

Tennessee secures $200 million in federal funding to expand high-speed internet access

Tennessee has secured more than $200 million in federal BEAD funding to expand high-speed internet to over 43,000 unserved and underserved locations across 74 counties,

Nation honors Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago home going celebrations

National leaders, presidents and civil rights advocates gathered in Chicago to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, celebrating the Rainbow PUSH Coalition founder’s life, legacy and decades

Analysis says immigration crackdown could weaken U.S. labor market

New analysis highlighted by the Center for American Progress warns that recent immigration crackdowns, reduced net migration, and slower labor force growth may be weakening

Nashville moves to expand childcare access with plan to cut red tape for day care centers

Nashville is moving to expand childcare access as Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Metro Council members introduce legislation to cut red tape, modernize zoning rules, and

Civil Rights strategist Bernard LaFayette, Jr., architect of Selma Voting Rights campaign, dies at 85

Dr. Bernard LaFayette, Jr., Freedom Rider, SNCC cofounder and key strategist of the Selma voting rights campaign, has died at 85, leaving a global legacy

Diane Nash Creative Competition now open; entries due March 31

The Diane Nash Creative Competition is now open for Nashville students and community creatives, inviting speeches, songs, visual and digital art honoring civil rights icon

Tennessee State wins first OVC Tournament title in 32 years

Tennessee State dominates Morehead State 93–67 to win its first OVC Tournament title in 32 years, earning an NCAA Tournament berth behind Dante Harris’ MVP

New poll finds strong voter support for federal child care funding as costs remain a major concern

A new national poll from the First Five Years Fund finds strong bipartisan voter support for increased federal child care funding, as soaring costs and

How You Stop a Prescription Medicine is as Important as How You Start 

How you stop a prescription medicine is as important as how you start: AMA CEO Dr. John Whyte explains deprescribing, the risks of polypharmacy, and

NMAAM to Host Women in Harmony Weekend Celebrating Women in Music

NMAAM will host its Women in Harmony Weekend March 27–28 in Nashville, honoring Michelle Williams with a Destiny’s Child tribute, a Women in Harmony Summit,

Faith of A Mustard Seed        

Faith of a Mustard Seed: Barbara A. Woods Washington, M. Div., reflects on Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove’s ‘Root Shock’ to examine how Trump’s 2026 politics,

Expressions of faith: God’s plan our purpose

Expressions of faith: Bishop-Elect Dr. Monterey D. Lee Sr. reflects on Jeremiah 29:11, showing how God’s plan gives purpose, hope, and restoration even in seasons