August 19, 2026

Historic Pearl High School Archive and Museum celebrates permanent home

Nashville celebrates the permanent home of the Historic Pearl High School Archive and Museum, honoring 84 years of Black educational history and the alumni who

Stephen A. Smith calls NABJ award a ‘personal hit job’

Stephen A. Smith pushes back after receiving NABJ’s Thumbs Down award, disputing claims of disparaging commentary about Black women and calling the decision a personal

Jamie Isabel, Nashville businessman and former council member, remembered for leadership, service

Jamie Dewitt Isabel, Sr., a Nashville businessman, TSU alumnus, entrepreneur, and former Metro Council member, is remembered for his decades of leadership, service, and community

Mayor’s Winter Storm Commission identifies improvements needed after ice storm

Nashville’s Winter Storm Response Commission identifies strengths and major gaps in emergency planning, communication, and coordination following the city’s unprecedented ice storm.

Trump admin. halts Harriet Tubman $20 Bill redesign

The Trump administration has halted the Harriet Tubman $20 bill redesign, reigniting debate over U.S. currency, representation, and new proposals involving Trump‑era commemorative money.

Insurance redlining means two identical drivers can pay different prices

A detailed look at insurance redlining and how geographic and socioeconomic factors create major auto‑insurance disparities, especially for Black drivers with similar records.

Civil rights leaders return to Washington for voting rights march

Civil rights leaders return to the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington 2026, a national mobilization focused on voting rights, civil rights, and economic

Gentrification and me — or I can see Canada from my front porch…no, really (Full story)

A personal journey through Nashville’s gentrification, rising housing costs, and multiple relocations, ending in rural Maine where affordability and isolation reshape daily life.

‘Choose How You Move’ advances $100M in Nashville transportation projects

Nashville advances $100M in Choose How You Move transportation projects, expanding sidewalks, modernizing signals, improving transit, and enhancing street safety across Davidson County.

Gentrification and me: (part 3) What I lost when I lost Nashville

A personal reflection on how Nashville’s gentrification forced a 1,400‑mile move to Maine, revealing the human cost of rising housing prices and community displacement.

BNA sets passenger record as Airport Authority advances $3B expansion

BNA sets a new passenger record as Nashville advances its $3B New Horizon expansion, adding gates, new services, and major infrastructure upgrades to support long‑term

Affordability, education among top issues in historic Tennessee governor’s race

Tennessee’s historic governor’s race spotlights affordability, education, housing, wages, and voter turnout as advocates push for stronger support for families statewide.

Expressions of faith: Spirituality: My creation    

A reflection on spirituality and inner guidance through Acts 17, exploring how faith, awareness, and genuine worship shape a secure and meaningful life.

Politicians hiding their true medical conditions

An editorial examining aging politicians, hidden medical conditions, and declining public transparency, highlighting cases from Mitch McConnell to Joe Biden and Mitt Romney.

What two fathers talk about at lunch

Ben Jealous reflects on the truth about Black fathers, drawing on history, research, and personal experience to challenge stereotypes and highlight enduring family bonds.

March on Washington not about the past—it’s about our future

The 63rd anniversary March on Washington calls Americans to defend voting rights, protect equal opportunity, and continue the civil rights legacy with sustained action.