With the rollout of the new Trump Accounts program, a newborn’s SSN could be more important than ever. Under the new rules, any U.S. child under age 18 with a valid Social Security number becomes eligible for a Trump Account — but without that SSN, the account cannot be opened. The program, authorized under the recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provides a one-time $1,000 federal contribution for children born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028, provided they have a valid SSN and are U.S. citizens. For parents who didn’t apply for an SSN at birth — a…
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NASHVILLE — North Nashville residents will have a festive destination to look forward to this weekend as the Holiday Village on Historic Jefferson Street returns for a two-day celebration filled with community spirit, local vendors and seasonal cheer. The event, hosted by the Jefferson Street Historical Society, will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, from noon to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 7 p.m. Organizers say the annual gathering is designed to spotlight the cultural legacy of Jefferson Street while offering families a welcoming space to enjoy holiday activities. This year’s Holiday Village will be led by…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — New data from Nielsen’s Spring 2025 Nationwide Audio Survey shows major growth for the Memphis-based Spotset Radio Network, which now reaches 12.5 million adults each week — including 25% of all Black adults in the U.S. Spotset, created in 1996 by Trust Marketing & Communications, has become the country’s largest network of Black and independently owned radio stations. Today, the network includes 115 stations ranging from major markets like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago to smaller communities such as New Albany, Mississippi. According to Nielsen, Spotset’s weekly reach represents 5% of all U.S. adults 18+ and…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Steve Cropper, the influential guitarist, songwriter and producer whose understated style shaped the sound of Stax Records and powered Booker T. and the M.G.’s, has died at 84. Pat Mitchell Worley, president and CEO of the Soulsville Foundation, said Cropper’s family informed her that he passed away Wednesday in Nashville. The foundation oversees the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, built on the original Stax Records site where Cropper spent much of his career. A cause of death has not been released. Eddie Gore, a longtime friend and collaborator, said he visited Cropper on Tuesday at a…
Nashville, Tennessee – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated® Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter is pleased to announce the opening of their scholarship application. To promote lifelong learning and to defray the cost of college education, Kappa Lambda Omega established three scholarships to support females, as they transition from high school to higher education. In addition to their General Chapter Scholarships, KLO has established two named scholarships, the Lillian Dunn Thomas Scholarship and the Donzaleigh Patterson Scholarship, which were named in honor of two members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® who were instrumental in establishing the Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter, chartered…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-A special event took place today at Meharry Medical College, celebrating the launch of a new depave project in the heart of North Nashville. The Cumberland River Compact will remove over 2,050 square feet of unnecessary asphalt and plant 85 native trees at Meharry Medical College this December. The new trees will absorb stormwater runoff, reduce flooding, create shade, and create new green space for students to enjoy. The project will strengthen connections between environmental and human health–a central mission for both Meharry and the Cumberland River Compact. It also holds particular significance for North Nashville, which…
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) announced today that more than 67,000 high school seniors applied for Tennessee Promise ahead of the November deadline, maintaining strong statewide momentum for one of the nation’s most successful college access programs. Tennessee Promise, a program administered by THEC, provides students with last-dollar scholarship support to cover tuition and mandatory fees not already paid by the Pell Grant, HOPE Scholarship, or Tennessee Student Assistance Award. Through partnerships with the Ayers Foundation Trust and tnAchieves, students also benefit from mentoring, guidance, and hands-on support to ensure a successful transition from high school…
NASHVILLE, TN — Mark Proctor, candidate for Tennessee House District 59, today announced the endorsements of former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and outgoing District 59 Representative Caleb Hemmer. These endorsements add significant momentum to Proctor’s campaign as he seeks to hold one of the most competitive legislative seats for Democrats in the state. Governor Bredesen, widely respected for his pragmatic leadership and commitment to efficient, effective government, praised Proctor’s integrity and decades of service to the people of Tennessee. “Mark Proctor is exactly the kind of steady, thoughtful leader who will work hard to get things done for the people…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Music City Wing is proud to announce that its SNJ 4 Texan has been selected to participate in the CAF’s annual “12 Planes of Christmas” fundraising campaign — a nationwide effort to support the restoration and maintenance of historic warbirds that keep America’s aviation legacy alive. Built as a WWII-era advanced trainer, the SNJ-4 — known in Army Air Forces service as the AT- 6 Texan — prepared thousands of pilots for combat. This particular aircraft served through 1957 and continued its legacy into the Korean War era, bridging the transition from…
La Vergne, TN – Eighteen years after the body of a woman was found in La Vergne, Tennessee, the DNA Doe Project has identified her as 40 year old Mary Alice Maloney. Maloney, a native of Connecticut, had been living in the Nashville area prior to her disappearance. On November 14, 2007, a police officer discovered the body of a woman in a remote wooded area in La Vergne, Tennessee. Investigators found no clothing at the scene, but some jewelry was found with the remains. The woman was believed to be African American or multiracial, and it was determined that…