June 10, 2026

‘A Road She Traveled to Fight for the People’: Clarksville Pike Dedicated as Sen. Thelma Harper Parkway

Clarksville Pike was renamed Sen. Thelma Harper Parkway in North Nashville, honoring the first Black woman elected to the Tennessee Senate and her nearly 30-year

Expressions of faith: Grace of God

Bishop-Elect Dr. Monterey D. Lee, Sr. teaches that salvation is God’s gracious gift, urging believers to use their gifts, pray, love one another, and live

There’s no ‘moral’ death penalty

Furonda Brasfield argues there’s no moral death penalty, as nitrogen gas executions and Arkansas’s history of racial terror show the state’s search for a “humane”

If Jim Crow returns, America will lose more than its democracy — it will lose its soul

Dr. Barbara Reynolds argues that if Jim Crow returns, America will lose more than democracy, warning that attacks on Black voting rights echo the brutal

Reconciling Jackson and Jackson

Ben Jealous argues that the Democratic Party should reclaim Andrew Jackson’s populist focus on working people while rejecting his racism, using Juneteenth as a moment

Advocates say doulas can help address America’s maternal health crisis

Advocates say doulas can help address America’s maternal health crisis by giving mothers hands-on support, clear communication, and stronger advocacy during pregnancy and childbirth.

Black Babies Used for Medical Trials by Feds, Lawsuit Filed

Ben Crump’s federal lawsuit alleges two Black infants were used in an experimental RSV vaccine study without parental consent, raising new questions about medical ethics

TSU Summer camps give students a head start on learning, leadership and college life

Tennessee State University’s summer camps give students hands-on learning, leadership development and early exposure to college life through academic, athletic and arts-based programs.

Frist Art Museum Presents Anila Quayyum Agha and Frist Friday returns June 26           

Frist Art Museum presents Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven and Frist Friday returns June 26 with immersive art experiences, live performances, food, drinks, and early bird

HAMILTON returns to TPAC for performances June 17-28, 2026.        

HAMILTON returns to TPAC in Nashville June 17-28, 2026, closing the 2025-26 Broadway season with the acclaimed musical’s hit songs, history, and award-winning creative team.

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World) (***)

Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire documentary brings the band’s story, performances, and legacy to Tribeca with archival footage, candid reflections, and star-studded commentary.

6 Savvy Ways to Ensure Grilling Success This Summer

Learn six practical ways to ensure grilling success this summer, from prepping ahead and using a meat thermometer to toasting buns and layering toppings for