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Tennessee special session raises alarms over potential threat to Black representation in Memphis

Tennessee’s special session on redrawing its congressional map is raising alarms in Memphis, where leaders warn changes to Rep. Steve Cohen’s majority-Black district could dilute

Democratic Primary highlights this week’s election           

Democratic Primary highlights this week’s election, breaking down Nashville’s County Primary results—from uncontested local races to key wins by candidates like Sharon Hurt—against the backdrop

Metro Nashville Network launches new streaming app to expand public access

Metro Nashville Network has launched a new streaming app on Apple, Android, Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV, expanding public access to live and archived

Mayor O’Connell outlines affordability push, housing expansion in State of Metro Address

Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s State of Metro address outlines a push for affordability, from a grocery tax cut and record housing investment to new support for

Meharry Medical College Hosts 151st Commencement During Its 150th Year     

Meharry Medical College hosts its 151st Commencement during its 150th year at the Grand Ole Opry, celebrating the Sesquicentennial Class and its legacy of training

O’Connell proposes $3.8B budget focused on tax relief, housing and core services

Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell proposes a $3.8 billion FY 2027 budget focused on grocery tax relief, record housing investment, stronger schools and maintaining essential public

Cheekwood hosts four-day arts and music celebration honoring America’s 250th

Cheekwood hosts a four-day Arts and Music in America celebration honoring the nation’s 250th, featuring live performances, family activities and the largest model train exhibition

Register of Deeds expands property alert program with new text notifications

The Davidson County Register of Deeds has expanded its free Property Alert Protection Program to include real-time text notifications, helping homeowners quickly spot and respond

17th annual Kids and Kites Day

17th annual Kids and Kites Day at East Park Community Center on May 2, 2026, featuring fun family activities

Tennessee honors life and legacy of Rep. G.A. Hardaway with Capitol Tribute, Memphis Service

Tennessee is honoring the life and legacy of longtime state Rep. G.A. Hardaway, a former Tennessee Black Caucus chair and 100 Black Men of Memphis

Nashville Primary Election to decide key local offices as early voting concludes

Nashville prepares for the May 5 Davidson County Democratic primary that will effectively decide key judicial and clerk offices, as early voting concludes and election

TSM Events of Note This Month               

Your Tennessee State Museum is hosting a full slate of free, family-friendly events this May, from Scott Williams’ “Townmania: Marcus Winchester and the Making of

“Living Life with Robots” Panel & Conversation at Bordeaux Library May 7

“Living Life with Robots” is a free community panel and conversation at Nashville Public Library’s Bordeaux Branch exploring how AI and robots are reshaping human

NMAAM celebrates Bootsy Collins’ 50th anniversary

NMAAM celebrates funk legend Bootsy Collins with an intimate 50th anniversary event honoring “Stretchin’ Out in Bootsy’s Rubber Band,” featuring stories of James Brown, the

Reports link Nashville to potential 2030 Super Bowl, but no official confirmation

Recent reports and comments from broadcaster Dan Patrick have fueled speculation that Nashville could host the 2030 Super Bowl at the Tennessee Titans’ new enclosed

Aid opens April 27 as Nashville continues recovery from winter storm Fern

New and expanded aid opens April 27 as Nashville continues recovery from Winter Storm Fern, with Restore Nashville partners offering housing assistance, FEMA support, SBA