June 17, 2026

Metro, Airport Authority sue state over new airport governance law

Metro Nashville & MNAA sue state to block new Tennessee law giving state authority over Nashville International Airport board. Mayor O'Connell fights to keep airport

‘Black on Buchanan Juneteenth Block Party’ sees Nashville celebrate culture, community and freedom

7th annual Black on Buchanan Juneteenth Block Party brought thousands to Nashville's Buchanan Arts District. Young Buck, Dem Franchize Boyz performed at The Equity Alliance

Juneteenth, America at 250, and the Hole in the Soul of Our Democracy

As Juneteenth and America's 250th anniversary converge, Wade Henderson calls for D.C. statehood & John Lewis Voting Rights Act. 700,000 DC citizens denied full voting

A City Unleashed: Knicks Make History, Ticker Tape Parade on June 18th

The NY Knicks' 2026 NBA Championship ended a 53-year drought. Jalen Brunson's 45-point performance led Game 5 victory. First Canyon of Heroes ticker tape parade,

Road to opening ‘Emanuel Nine Memorial’ in Charleston

One week before the 11th anniversary of the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting, see the Emanuel Nine Memorial opening this fall in Charleston. Honors nine

Japan’s World Cup presence puts Nashville on global stage

Though Nashville wasn't a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city, Japan's national soccer team (Samurai Blue) chose it as their base camp. GEODIS Park hosts

Musk and $1T SpaceX promise

Elon Musk predicts SpaceX could surpass $1 trillion in annual revenue within years. The rocket company just debuted publicly at $2 trillion valuation, making Musk

Councilman Johnson calls for action to keep Mavericks in Dallas

Dallas City Councilman Maxie Johnson expresses concern that the Mavericks' new arena at Valley View Mall could worsen racial divides. He calls for team to

Family Reunion Planning is Being Handed Off to a Younger Generation

Younger generations now lead family reunion planning, using digital tools like group chats and shared calendars to manage logistics, and favoring experience-driven, inclusive events that

Nashville City Cemetery Enslaved Persons Memorial Site Dedication Held       

The Nashville City Cemetery Association dedicated a new Enslaved Persons Memorial site on June 13, 2026, honoring approximately 3,000 enslaved men, women, and children buried

Juneteenth615 brings freedom exposition to Centennial Park while honoring Fort Negley legacy

Juneteenth615 moves its Freedom Exposition to Centennial Park on June 19, 2026, honoring Fort Negley’s legacy while celebrating Black history, music, food, and Tennessee’s only

Metro Council Budget Chair Kyonzté Toombs files FY2027 substitute budget

Metro Council Budget Chair Kyonztè Toombs filed a FY2027 substitute budget for Nashville prioritizing housing affordability, homelessness services, public safety, and economic opportunity.

‘Wake Up Everybody!’ — this song still resonates in Black Music Month 2026

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes’ “Wake Up Everybody,” performed by Teddy Pendergrass, remains a call for social justice and action during Black Music Month

Sen. Warnock holds House Speaker accountable

Sen. Raphael Warnock calls himself a Matthew 25 Christian and holds House Speaker Mike Johnson accountable for cutting $1 trillion in Medicaid, arguing real faith

Turn a wall on its side, and it becomes a table

Ben Jealous reflects on immigration, Frederick Douglass, and the Statue of Liberty in an essay about building a more welcoming America.