July 8, 2026

Early Voting begins July 17 for Aug. 6 Primary Election

Early voting in Davidson County begins July 17 for the Aug. 6 primary election, with new congressional districts and 15 voting locations across Nashville.

Nolensville Pike Corridor project advances under Choose How You Move initiative

Nashville’s Nolensville Pike corridor project advances under Choose How You Move, with new bus service, sidewalks, bike connections, and safety upgrades.

Labor leader Vonda McDaniel remembered as champion for working people, civil rights

“Vonda McDaniel, pioneering Tennessee labor leader and former vice president of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, remembered for bridging labor and civil rights.”

National Bar Association Convention comes to Music City July 25-31    

Nashville hosts the National Bar Association’s 101st Annual Convention July 25–31, with 83rd President Ashley L. Upkins leading the nation’s Black lawyers into the Association’s

George E. Johnson, Sr., founder of Johnson Products and pioneer of Black Enterprise, dies at 99

George E. Johnson, Sr., founder of Johnson Products and the first Black-owned company listed on the American Stock Exchange, died at 99. His life from

America at 250—why Crispus Attucks still matters

As America marks its 250th anniversary, Crispus Attucks—widely seen as the first casualty of the American Revolution—offers a powerful symbol of sacrifice and liberty for

Black women leaders are not burnt out, we are being extracted from

Nataki Garrett Myers shows how Black women leaders face workplace extraction—not burnout—and links it to voting rights erosion, DEI backlash, and democracy.

A Nation That Forgets Its History Is Bound

Ben Jealous explains how forgetting America’s voting rights history enables today’s vote suppression, and why defending the ballot is essential for all people.

250 years of America – progress on the promise?

As America marks its 250th anniversary, Delegate N. Scott Phillips examines progress on the nation’s promise for African Americans and calls for fair redistricting in

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Will Be Missed

Rep. Jasmine Crockett will be missed as she leaves Congress. David W. Marshall calls her a vital fighter for Black Americans, criminal justice reform, and

Nashville State launches new EMT program at Dickson campus, expanding healthcare training opportunities

Nashville State launches a new EMT program at its Dickson campus with academy-style training, simulations, and hands-on care for emergency medical careers.

Cathedral of Praise awards scholarships —  graduates honored during annual celebration

Cathedral of Praise honored six scholarship recipients and eight graduates during its 33rd annual Scholarship and Graduate Recognition Service on June 28. The North Nashville

MNPS posts another year of TCAP gains, extending record academic progress

Metro Nashville Public Schools posted another year of TCAP gains in 2026, with strong improvements in ELA, math and social studies. Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle

Julia Perry’s enduring musical legacy

Julia Perry was one of the most accomplished American composers of the 20th century. Explore her groundbreaking orchestral works, Stabat Mater, and enduring legacy as

The big summer trip is getting harder to pull off. What families are doing instead.

As summer travel costs climb, families are choosing boating over traditional vacations. Discover cost comparisons, boat club options, and the Blue Mind wellness benefits of