March 26, 2026

Voter registration deadline

The deadline to register to vote for the upcoming County Primary Election is Monday, April 6, 2026. Eligible residents are encouraged to register or update

Tennessee State’s NCAA Tournament return ends with loss to Iowa State

Tennessee State’s first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1994 ended with a 108-74 loss to No. 2 seed Iowa State in St. Louis, as Aaron Nkrumah’s

‘No Kings’ movement returns to Nashville as nationwide protests planned for March 28

The ‘No Kings’ movement returns to Nashville on March 28 for a peaceful rally at 592 S. 1st Street, joining thousands nationwide in defending democracy,

Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and special counsel who led the Russia election interference probe and helped reshape the post‑9/11 FBI, has died at

Concerns mount over xAI turbine approval as Rep. Justin Pearson calls for action

Community leaders and Rep. Justin Pearson are sounding the alarm over 41 xAI-linked gas turbines near Southaven, Mississippi, warning that added air pollution could drive

Diane Nash Commemorative Walk is April 19; Competition Deadline is March 31 

The 4th Annual Diane Nash Commemorative Walk on April 19, 2026, and the new “Prepared for the Moment” student creative competition honor Nash’s civil rights

NNPA launches 2026 ‘Leadership Matters’ video series highlighting Black leadership nationwide

The National Newspaper Publishers Association has launched its 2026 “Leadership Matters” video series, a six-part multimedia project highlighting Black leadership in government, healthcare, technology, and

Grandparents have many names and many roles today

Grandparents today juggle many roles—from part-time caregivers to long-distance supporters—as they balance age, finances, and family expectations to give grandchildren the love, stability, and connection

Reclaiming the coast—new book highlights hidden history of Black leisure in California

In her book “Living the California Dream,” historian Alison Rose Jefferson uncovers the hidden history of Black leisure sites such as Bruce’s Beach, Lake Elsinore,

New advisory council aims to close gap in organ donation within Black community

Tennessee Donor Services has launched a Black Family Health Advisory Council of Nashville faith, business, and nonprofit leaders to boost organ donor registration in Black

New federal dietary guidelines spark discussion on food access and community impact

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025–2030 are renewing debate over how national nutrition advice aligns with food access, as advocates highlight historic and ongoing

Main Nashville Public Library set to reopen Monday, March 30

The Main Nashville Public Library in downtown Nashville will reopen Monday, March 30, with public areas, collections, computers, and WiFi available again, while restoration continues

Former Tenn. First Lady Martha Sundquist remembered for grace, service and love of community

Former Tennessee First Lady Martha Sundquist, remembered for her grace, quiet leadership, and advocacy for children, education, and the environment, leaves a lasting legacy from

Advocates push for safe and affordable housing in annual event

Advocates push for safe and affordable housing in Tennessee at the fourth annual ‘Housing for All’ Day on the Hill, as Tracy Beard, renters, and

From enslavement to legacy: Murfreesboro event honors the life and impact of David Maney

From Enslavement to Legacy: Murfreesboro honors David Maney, an enslaved blacksmith at Oaklands Mansion, with a free April 18 event led by his descendant Elma