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

Louisiana election fight signals national battle over voting rights and redistricting

Louisiana’s suspended congressional elections and the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling are becoming a national flashpoint, weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

Victor Glover’s journey signals a new era in space and representation

Victor Glover’s journey from naval aviator to Artemis II astronaut marks a new era in space exploration, blending cutting-edge missions with long-overdue progress in representation

Connecticut law limiting ICE powers reflects growing national clash over immigration enforcement

Connecticut’s new law limiting ICE powers under Senate Bill 397 tightens rules on arrests, masks and recording, intensifying the national clash over immigration enforcement, civil

Bonding 0ut of Jail Often Becomes the First Major Challenge Families Face After An Arrest

Bonding out of jail is often the first major challenge families face after an arrest, bringing financial strain, emotional stress and complex bail conditions that

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

Faith of A Mustard Seed

Faith of A Mustard Seed: Barbara A. Woods Washington, M. Div., uses a viral Trump critique to examine America’s deeper moral rot, calling readers to

Expressions of faith: God’s Greatness

Expressions of faith: God’s Greatness reflects on God’s power, grace and daily presence, offering encouragement from Bishop-Elect Dr. Monterey D. Lee Sr. for believers seeking

America, where is your moral compass?

America, where is your moral compass? David W. Marshall traces “We the People” from Jim Crow to today’s Supreme Court battles over the Voting Rights

Even under attack, Black Southern voters can deliver the Senate for Democrats

Even under attack, Black Southern voters in Texas, North Carolina and Georgia can still deliver the Senate for Democrats—if the party truly invests in turnout,

King and the ‘would be’ King

King and the ‘would be’ King contrasts King Charles’s handling of royal scandal with Donald Trump’s wars, ego and spending, urging the ‘would be king’

‘Silver Tsunami’ – what senior living means for older Black Americans

‘Silver Tsunami’ explores what senior living means for older Black Americans, highlighting culturally aware care, community, and housing options that support dignity, connection and independence

100s of Nashville seniors celebrate full scholarships at University MNPS Signing Day

Hundreds of Nashville seniors celebrated full-ride scholarships at University MNPS Signing Day at the Frist Art Museum, highlighting Metro Schools’ growing college access partnerships across

TSU breaks ground on $60 million engineering facility to drive innovation and workforce growth

Tennessee State University has broken ground on a new $60 million engineering facility, a 70,000-square-foot hub designed to drive innovation, hands-on learning and workforce growth

Devil Wears Prada 2 struggles to recapture original magic in fashion sequel (**1/2)

Devil Wears Prada 2 struggles to recapture the original’s sharp magic, as Miranda, Andy, Nigel and Emily reunite in a glossy but redundant fashion sequel

K-Pop’s global rise continues to spark debate over use of Black culture

K-Pop’s global rise is reigniting debate over its use of Black culture, from BTS’s Howard University teaser to ongoing concerns about representation and cultural appropriation.

Snoop Dogg Celebrates 10 Til’ Midnight at the Compound

Snoop Dogg celebrates the premiere of 10 Til’ Midnight at The Compound in Inglewood, blending album and film to honor Los Angeles culture and expand

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

No HBCU players selected in 2026 NFL Draft

For the third time this decade, no players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities were selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, renewing concerns about visibility

Clyburn warns of rising extremism, says some MAGA supporters praised slavery

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn warns of rising extremism in a candid Firing Line interview, saying some MAGA supporters he has met have praised slavery and