April 10, 2026

Supreme court hears case that could reshape birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara, a challenge to President Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, raising profound questions about the 14th Amendment and who

NAACP challenges mail-in voting order

The NAACP condemns President Trump’s new executive order limiting mail-in voting, warning it threatens fair elections and access to the ballot ahead of the 2026

Applications open for Sen. Charlane Oliver’s fellowship program

Applications are open for Sen. Charlane Oliver’s paid Oliver Fellows Program, a four-month public service fellowship for college students in Tennessee’s Senate District 19.

Metro launches study to improve language access across city services

Metro Nashville launches a citywide language access study to identify barriers and ensure residents who speak languages other than English can fully access public services.

Nashville to mark 66 years since historic Civil Rights March with 4th Annual Diane Nash Commemorative March

Nashville marks 66 years since the historic Civil Rights March with the 4th Annual Diane Nash Commemorative March, youth creative competition, and “Prepared for the

NDOT selects 25 neighborhoods for traffic calming projects across Nashville

NDOT has selected 25 neighborhood streets across Nashville for its Spring 2026 traffic calming program, adding speed cushions, medians and other designs to improve safety.

Research shows many benefits of early learning

Research shows high-quality early learning and pre-K improve children’s health, close achievement gaps, and boost long-term education outcomes, especially for marginalized students.

Resilient Black women turn job loss into new ventures

After 2025 layoffs, resilient Black women are launching businesses, leaving DEI roles, and relying on community support to turn job loss into new ventures and

National Medical Association raises concerns over worsening health crisis in Cuba

The National Medical Association warns Cuba’s health system is nearing collapse, as fuel and power shortages delay surgeries, threaten vaccines, and endanger vulnerable patients.

R.H. Boyd marks 130 years of faith, publishing and community leadership

R.H. Boyd, one of the nation’s oldest African American publishing houses, marks 130 years with a Legacy Ball and yearlong events supporting education, faith, and

Study finds ‘Advise TN’ boosts college and career enrollment statewide

A new study finds Tennessee’s Advise TN program boosts college and technical training enrollment by 6%, especially helping rural and low-income students plan life after

Meharry summit inspires next generation of Black women in S.T.E.A.M.

Meharry Medical College’s 2026 Black Girls in S.T.E.A.M. Summit gathers nearly 200 students for hands-on activities, mentorship, and inspiration to pursue STEAM careers.

Turner, Girl Scouts launch construction patch program at Nissan Stadium site

Turner Construction and Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee launch a construction patch program at the new Nissan Stadium site, giving middle school girls hands-on STEM

Faith of A Mustard Seed

In “Faith of a Mustard Seed,” Barbara A. Woods Washington profiles Dr. Cornelia Graves, a maternal-fetal medicine leader fighting Black maternal mortality and health inequities.

Expressions of faith: Christian community

In “Expressions of faith,” Bishop-Elect Dr. Monterey D. Lee Sr. reflects on Acts 2 and Galatians 6, calling believers to true Christian community, unity, and

Born in America means American, period

“Born in America means American, period” defends 14th Amendment birthright citizenship, condemns Trump’s executive order, and warns against creating a permanent underclass.