May 7, 2026

Tennessee special session raises alarms over potential threat to Black representation in Memphis

Tennessee’s special session on redrawing its congressional map is raising alarms in Memphis, where leaders warn changes to Rep. Steve Cohen’s majority-Black district could dilute

Democratic Primary highlights this week’s election           

Democratic Primary highlights this week’s election, breaking down Nashville’s County Primary results—from uncontested local races to key wins by candidates like Sharon Hurt—against the backdrop

Civil Rights Leaders Prepare for Fight After Axing of Voting Rights Act

Civil rights leaders are mobilizing after the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling, warning that the gutting of the Voting Rights Act will fuel racist

Metro Nashville Network launches new streaming app to expand public access

Metro Nashville Network has launched a new streaming app on Apple, Android, Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV, expanding public access to live and archived

Mayor O’Connell outlines affordability push, housing expansion in State of Metro Address

Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s State of Metro address outlines a push for affordability, from a grocery tax cut and record housing investment to new support for

Louisiana election fight signals national battle over voting rights and redistricting

Louisiana’s suspended congressional elections and the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling are becoming a national flashpoint, weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

Victor Glover’s journey signals a new era in space and representation

Victor Glover’s journey from naval aviator to Artemis II astronaut marks a new era in space exploration, blending cutting-edge missions with long-overdue progress in representation

Connecticut law limiting ICE powers reflects growing national clash over immigration enforcement

Connecticut’s new law limiting ICE powers under Senate Bill 397 tightens rules on arrests, masks and recording, intensifying the national clash over immigration enforcement, civil

Bonding 0ut of Jail Often Becomes the First Major Challenge Families Face After An Arrest

Bonding out of jail is often the first major challenge families face after an arrest, bringing financial strain, emotional stress and complex bail conditions that

Meharry Medical College Hosts 151st Commencement During Its 150th Year     

Meharry Medical College hosts its 151st Commencement during its 150th year at the Grand Ole Opry, celebrating the Sesquicentennial Class and its legacy of training

O’Connell proposes $3.8B budget focused on tax relief, housing and core services

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell proposes a $3.8 billion FY 2027 budget focused on grocery tax relief, record housing investment, stronger schools and maintaining essential public

Cheekwood hosts four-day arts and music celebration honoring America’s 250th

Cheekwood hosts a four-day Arts and Music in America celebration honoring the nation’s 250th, featuring live performances, family activities and the largest model train exhibition

Register of Deeds expands property alert program with new text notifications

The Davidson County Register of Deeds has expanded its free Property Alert Protection Program to include real-time text notifications, helping homeowners quickly spot and respond

Faith of A Mustard Seed

Faith of A Mustard Seed: Barbara A. Woods Washington, M. Div., uses a viral Trump critique to examine America’s deeper moral rot, calling readers to

Expressions of faith: God’s Greatness

Expressions of faith: God’s Greatness reflects on God’s power, grace and daily presence, offering encouragement from Bishop-Elect Dr. Monterey D. Lee Sr. for believers seeking

America, where is your moral compass?

America, where is your moral compass? David W. Marshall traces “We the People” from Jim Crow to today’s Supreme Court battles over the Voting Rights