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Vice President Kamala Harris made multiple stops in Nashville on Tuesday, encouraging Tennessee Democrats to vote while also addressing students at Fisk University as part of a visit that included a scheduled stop on her nationwide book tour. Harris spoke from the steps of historic Jubilee Hall, where Fisk celebrated her choosing to stand with the university during her Nashville visit. “When I think about the history and the role of this university, and your path for the future based on the legacy of where you are right now, I know the future of our country and this world are…
Nashville, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) will open the waiting lists for two properties on a first-come, first-served basis Nov. 21 and 24. The locations include: Cheatham Place 1564 Ninth Ave. N. The waiting list will be open from noon Nov. 21 until 3 p.m. Nov. 26. Applications will be accepted for studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Cumberland View 2316 25th Ave. N. The waiting list will be open from noon Nov. 24 until 3 p.m. Nov. 26. Applications will be accepted for one, two, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom units. Applications require a…
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced today that, following the end of the federal government shutdown, it received guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service to begin issuing full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November 2025 beginning Monday, November 17. USDA has directed states to return to using the traditional calculation tables that determine maximum SNAP payment amounts, allowing benefits to be issued at the normal amounts. As a result, Tennessee SNAP recipients who received a partial November benefit will receive the remainder of their November benefit amount. What SNAP Recipients…
Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson is still hospitalized as doctors work to stabilize his blood pressure, according to a family source who spoke with CNN. A statement released by Jackson’s family on Sunday confirmed that he is breathing on his own and is not on life support. However, the family source told CNN that Jackson is receiving medication to elevate his blood pressure, which is considered a form of life support. Jackson, 84, has been closely monitored for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurological condition, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition announced last week. PSP affects balance, body movement, and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today American Banker announced that Pinnacle Financial Partners (Nasdaq/NGS: PNFP) earned the No. 4 spot on the publication’s list of the nation’s Best Banks to Work For in 2025, up from No. 5 from 2024. No other bank in the top 40 is anywhere close to Pinnacle’s asset size, with only two of a similar size at on the entire list of 90—and those coming in at Nos. 44 and 74. “We founded the firm 25 years ago with a vision of being the best bank and the best place to work for experienced professionals,” said Terry Turner, Pinnacle’s president…
NASHVILLE, TN — Zac Talley is the founder and CEO of The 1863 Collaborative, a Community-Focused Family Office and a leading provider of financial education and wealth management services for middle-class families. The 1863 Collaborative delivers: Tax Planning, Wealth Management, and Unlimited One-on-One financial counseling through partnerships with health Centers, community organizations, and churches across all three markets. The organization focuses on empowering and equipping clients through comprehensive education programs alongside traditional financial services. Talley’s gained international recognition for his Cognitive Economics integration methodology, which combines financial psychology with behavioral economics and financial education on an unprecedented scale. Educational initiatives…
Leighton Sheldon, renowned sports memorabilia expert and owner of Just Collect, will visit Nashville from Nov. 13 to 15. Sheldon, who gained national attention after appearing on the History Channel’s American Pickers, has built a career uncovering hidden treasures in the world of sports collectibles. With more than 25 years of experience buying and selling more than $50 million in collections, Sheldon has become one of the most trusted names in the hobby. His expertise was called upon by American Pickers when hosts Mike Wolfe and Robbie Wolfe discovered a rare sports collection in Chicago. Sheldon provided a virtual appraisal,…
Oasis Center’s Crisis to Housing Department is proud to announce the first-ever “No Cap, We Care” Youth Block Party, set for Friday, November 21st, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the heart of the Napier Sudekum community—one of Nashville’s largest low-income family housing areas. This inaugural event kicks off Youth Hope Month and invites young people to celebrate the start of Thanksgiving break with food, fun, supportive resources, and community-building activities. The “No Cap, We Care” Block Party is designed to offer hope, connection, and encouragement to youth while highlighting valuable services available to them. Event Highlights: · Free…
World Premiere inspired by 90 Interviews on Pregnancy, Birth, and Motherhood Nashville, TN., Novemeber 2025 – Actors Bridge Ensemble is proud to announce a new partnership with Meharry Medical College’s Maternal Health Excellence Research Center to present “Mama Stories,” the latest choreopoem by acclaimed Nashville artist-in-residence Cynthia C. Harris. “Mama Stories” is an immersive performance experience based on 90 interviews conducted with women sharing complex, emotional, and heroic stories of pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Cyntha C. Harris is an established collaborator and artist-in-residence at Actors Bridge Ensemble. Nashville audiences know her for her acclaimed original works such as “How…