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…
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NASHVILLE— The Tennessee Democratic Party and Aftyn Behn’s campaign will hold a massive Statewide Canvass Day of Action this Saturday, November 29th, as part of a historic statewide mobilization. For the first time in decades, all 95 county parties in Tennessee are organized, active, and firing on all cylinders and they are putting that power to work with the largest single-day door knocking effort in Tennessee history. With just days away from Election Day for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District Special Election, volunteers from counties across the state will converge on Davidson, Montgomery, and Williamson Counties for one unified district push…
NASHVILLE — Swatch, the Swiss brand known for its bold designs and high-quality watches, has opened a new location at The Mall at Green Hills. The store is described as offering a wide selection of watches and jewelry for both men and women, featuring the creative concepts and distinctive models that have defined the brand. Swatch is known for its colorful designs, playful approach and what it calls the “pleasure it takes in provocation,” with collections that frequently change and aim to surprise customers. According to the mall, the new Swatch store is now welcoming shoppers and showcases the company’s…
MNPS cut the ribbon recently on its newest school building with a ceremony that brought together an excited crowd of students, teachers, staff, families, and community leaders at Lakeview Elementary School. The 117,541-square-foot facility in Antioch features state-of-the-art technology and other design elements tailored to create an efficient and effective learning environment for approximately 800 students. “This is what happens when a city invests in its students and its educators and in teaching and learning,” MNPS Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle said. “This is what happens when a community supports public education and believes in creating opportunities for its young people at a foundational, neighborhood-by-neighborhood level.” Nearly 60 years after opening in a…
Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, distinguished educator, business leader, and advocate for equity, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of EMILYs List, a national organization dedicated to electing women to public office and expanding opportunities for diverse leadership. Dr. Glover was selected because of her distinguished leadership in political and civic engagement, her unwavering commitment to academic excellence, and the transformative role she played in advancing opportunities for students and institutions alike. Dr. Glover served as the eighth president of Tennessee State University (2013–2024), becoming the institution’s first female president. Under her leadership, TSU achieved record enrollment growth, expanded…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A nearly $18,000 grant from the Casualty Actuarial Society will support Middle Tennessee State University’s Lu Xiong in his research related to the actuarial and insurance industry. Xiong and David Koegel, a New York-based senior actuary at a major consulting firm and co-principal investigator with the grant submission, received the $17,980 award earlier this year. The agreement allows up to five years, but “we expect to complete the work within two years,” Xiong said. An associate professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, Xiong is associate director of the MTSU Actuarial Science program — one of only…
NASHVILLE, TN – November 20, 2025– On Saturday, November 22 at 12:30 PM CT, a broad and energized coalition of Tennessee volunteers, community advocates, and grassroots organizations will come together for a major Day of Action to rally support for Aftyn Behn, Democratic candidate in the high-stakes TN-7 Special Congressional Election. With early voting underway and momentum building, organizers expect a strong volunteer turnout as they knock doors and mobilize voters ahead of the December 2 election. EVENT DETAILS: What: Community Day of Action & Canvass for Aftyn Behn Who: Volunteers, voters, and advocates, hosted by The Equity Alliance Fund Action PAC, TIRRC…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Metro Public Health Department (MPHD) has installed two new naloxone vending machines and replaced a third, increasing 24-hour access to the life-saving resource. Naloxone, often referred to by the brand name Narcan, is a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Since unveiling the first naloxone vending machine at the Twice Daily on 17th Avenue North and West End Avenue in April, MPHD has distributed more than 3,168 doses of naloxone. “The overdose crisis continues to take a toll on our community, and Narcan is an important tool in the fight against drug…
ULLAHOMA, Tenn., November 20, 2025 – Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today it has donated $15,000 to Operation Stand Down Tennessee (OSDTN). As part of the donation, the credit union was a Colonel Sponsor of the Columbia Heroes Breakfast, held Sept. 11 and the 15th Annual Heroes Breakfast in Nashville, held Nov. 7. The donation and event sponsorships are a testament to the credit union’s ongoing dedication to the Middle Tennessee community, its veterans, military personnel, and their families. “Ascend was founded on an Air Force base. Since 1951, we’ve always believed it’s our responsibility to serve…
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation commitment to supporting the next generation of Black scholars continues! Mark your calendars—2026 Scholarship Applications open on Monday, January 5, 2026. Stay tuned for the official announcement and prepare your materials early to apply for one of CBCF’s transformative academic opportunities. For questions, please email our team at scholarships@cbcfinc.org.