September 16, 2026

Fisk makes academic case for controversial North Nashville data center

Fisk University explains how its proposed North Nashville data center could expand AI education, research, workforce training and community technology access.

Nashville Airport Begins Renaming Process to Honor Dolly Parton

Nashville International Airport begins the process of renaming the airport to honor Dolly Parton after a unanimous airport authority vote.

Frist Art Museum expands free membership to local college students

Frist Art Museum expands its free Explorer Membership to eligible Middle Tennessee college students, offering gallery admission, ArtQuest access and more.

TJ Hardaway ends write-in campaign for late father’s House seat

TJ Hardaway ends his write-in campaign for Tennessee House District 93, endorsing Kyler Gilkey and planning to attend law school.

Smithsonian’s first Black secretary steps down amid White House pressure

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian’s first Black secretary, steps down amid White House pressure over exhibits on race and American history.

New affordability plan calls for higher wages, housing aid and lower costs

National Urban League CEO Marc H. Morial unveils an affordability plan calling for higher wages, housing aid, affordable broadband and lower household costs.

Smallwood-Cuevas’s bill repealing ‘Racist’ CalWORKs ‘Man-in-the-House’ rule clears Legislature

California Senate Bill 1030 would repeal CalWORKs’ “Man-in-the-House” rule, ending an outdated policy criticized for harming low-income families.

NAN launches AI initiative to help Black communities prepare for changing workforce

National Action Network launches an AI Fluency Initiative to equip Black communities with practical AI skills for work, education and business.

Hundreds join hands across Pedestrian bridge in support of recovery

Hundreds gathered on Nashville’s John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge for Hands Across the Bridge, supporting addiction recovery and suicide prevention.

Metro Council, Election Commission promote National Voter Registration Day

Metro Council and the Davidson County Election Commission promote National Voter Registration Day, voter registration and early voting for the Nov. 3 election.

What happened to individual rights?

David W. Marshall examines individual rights, freedom and civic responsibility while criticizing policies he says threaten civil liberties and equal treatment.

We’re not for sale

Dr. E. Faye Williams urges voters to reject Donald Trump’s $5,000 promise, arguing that Americans are not for sale.

Wedding party that looked like a funeral

Ben Jealous shares his parents’ courageous 1966 interracial marriage, held before Loving v. Virginia ended state bans on interracial unions.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation invests in Tennessee youth literacy programs

Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards Tennessee youth literacy grants to Nashville schools and nonprofits, supporting books, technology and K-12 reading programs.

Prostate cancer is twice as likely to kill Black men—talking to your doctor could help save your life

Black men face a higher risk of prostate cancer. Learn about screening, PSA tests, family history and when to talk with your doctor.

Curved Air – a biography of sickle cell anemia and the quest to cure the 1st molecular disease

Curved Air by Kevin Davies explores sickle cell disease, its history and the promise of CRISPR gene-editing therapy for patients and families.