Mason, Tennessee officials approved reopening the West Tennessee Detention Facility as an ICE center run by CoreCivic, sparking legal challenges from the ACLU and debate
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, hosted the Stand Against Injustice Rally on August 6, 2025. The event
Musicians Corner returns to Centennial Park for fall 2025, kicking off August 29 with a three-day Free Fest in partnership with Lightning 100. Enjoy free
Nashville residents enjoyed the second Open Streets Summer Series on August 17, with five miles of downtown streets and The Gulch closed to traffic for
Unmanageable launches Stay Righteously Unmanageable, a free monthly virtual series connecting artist-activists and cultural organizers. Facilitated by Je Naè Taylor, sessions focus on art, advocacy,
Tennessee has lost thousands of manufacturing and construction jobs since Trump’s return, as the state awaits a Supreme Court ruling on a major redistricting challenge.
Explore the history of voting rights in the U.S. and Tennessee, from early disenfranchisement to the 1965 Voting Rights Act, key Supreme Court cases, and
Metro Arts and NDOT are transforming North Nashville’s Arthur Avenue underpass with Be As Water, a dynamic LED public art installation by Alex Braden, celebrating
Tennessee executed Byron Black, 69, by lethal injection, despite concerns over his intellectual disability and a defibrillator implant. Convicted of a 1988 triple murder, Black’s
Community leaders are demanding transparency after Tennessee approved Elon Musk’s Music City Loop tunnel project in Nashville without public input, raising concerns about oversight, safety,
Celebrate Black creativity at Cheekwood’s Black Arts Bash on August 16, 2025, featuring music, dance, visual art, storytime, and culinary delights from local Black artists
Lt. Col. Naudia Cartmell assumes command of Tennessee’s first Recruiting and Retention Squadron, marking a milestone for the Air National Guard at Nashville’s Joint Force
Experience the thrill of driving your own car at Nashville Superspeedway during Wilson Bank & Trust’s Track Laps Under the Lights on Aug. 8, supporting
Tennessee State University appoints Dr. Eric Stokes as VP of Enrollment Management, bringing 20+ years of experience in strategic recruitment and higher education leadership.
Tennessee and Elon Musk’s Boring Company have announced the privately funded 'Music City Loop'—a 10-mile underground tunnel connecting downtown Nashville to BNA Airport using Tesla
