The historic Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ will install one of its historic stained-glass windows, part of the overall refurbishing of the building and the windows made possible by a $60,000 grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission. This will be the fifth of the church’s windows to be completed and reinstalled as part of the church’s Preserve Lindsley Avenue Now (P.L.A.N.) initiative. The Historical Commission grants are matched by the church to provide the funds for the renovation. “The Federal Historic Preservation Fund grant program allows for the Tennessee Historical Commission to assist communities with projects that document and preserve…
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National-Legendary heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76, according to a statement from his family on Friday. Foreman died peacefully on March 21, 2025, with his loved ones by his side. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr.,” the family wrote in an Instagram post. “He left this world surrounded by those who cherished him most.” The tribute described Foreman as a man of deep faith and strong family values: “A committed preacher, devoted husband, and a loving father, grandfather, and…
Prayer, laughter, and Strength in Sisterhood! That is the 2025 Women’s Weekend theme at Roger Heights Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. The three-day event will take place March 21-23, 2025. The kickoff event is a comedy show featuring the local talents of DJ Pryor, Tara Brown, and Jimmie Fitzgerald. The hostess for the show will be Lady Shaunte’ of The Gospel Nashville 790 AM/104.1 FM. Pryor, an actor and stand-up comedian, participated in the CBS Diversity Sketch Comedy Showcase in 2019. He has been featured in commercials for the Tennessee Titans, Denny’s, Allstate, and Jack Daniels and has a radio…
NASHVILLE—In his haste to steal money from public schools statewide, Governor Bill Lee’s administration rushed a set of “emergency rules” through the State Board of Education yesterday with no allowance for public input. Similar to the manner in which Lee’s voucher scam was crafted, these rules and decisions that will detrimentally impact every school in Tennessee were made behind closed doors. Governor Lee’s impatience and over-eagerness to enact a scam that he shamefully considers his “legacy” has now resulted in administrative rules that make our state more vulnerable to rampant fraud and abuse of hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Weldon Boyd Kidd, was born, June 11, 1939 in Nashville and grew up in town of Antioch, Tennessee. Weldon was the youngest child of four siblings. Weldon attended public schools and graduated from Haynes High School in 1952. He matriculated to Tennessee State University and completed college with a B.S. Degree from the School of Engineering. After Weldon’s first year in college, he was required to serve a tour duty in U.S. Navy and extended in the Reserves for Thirty Years. While in the Navy, Weldon help commission a new ship and crossed the Atlantic and Pacific…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Monday, March 10, 2025, Priscilla Presley was honored at the Tennessee State Capitol with the state’s highest civilian honor, the Colonel, Aide de Camp award, presented by Governor Bill Lee and members of the General Assembly. This recognition follows that of her late husband, Elvis Presley, who received the same honor nearly 65 years ago in March 1961. During her visit to Nashville, Presley also voiced her support for the future of Memphis music, advocating alongside the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum in its efforts to secure state funding. A press conference was held with Ms.…
NASHVILLE, TN – Brown’s Diner, Nashville’s oldest diner and dive bar, announced today the launch of new menu items and happy hour specials. The menu refresh includes a new selection of burgers, large plates, cocktails, and desserts, while keeping staples that have been served at Brown’s Diner since 1927. “Brown’s Diner is an important part of Nashville’s history and when I took over in 2021, I promised to keep that grit,” said Chef and Owner Bret Tuck. “We kept the same menu for many years, and when we added breakfast, it was a hit. We’re thankful for our community and look forward to welcoming guests in to show…
(Austin, TX) BOAZ Enterprises CEO, Low Temperature Physicist, Satellite Engineer, and “Not Just” Unconscious Bias Trainer LaTonya Pegues, will be speaking at the world famous Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco, CA USA. For 15 years during their After Dark Thursdays event, the Exploratorium has hosted a plethora of science conversations, and LaTonya is excited to participate as a speaker during this landmark year. LaTonya J. Pegues During the North American Eclipse 4/8/2024 On March 13, 2025 After Dark Thursdays will focus on eclipses, and LaTonya will be sharing on the theme “Stories from the Path of Totality.” During most Museum hours the Exploratorium is open to science enthusiasts of all…
Tommy Vallejos recently published an Op-Ed in the Tennessean titled “End racial and ethnic diversity hiring mandates or policies for teachers” Monia Meeks submitted the following response: Tommy Vallejos has a history of aligning himself with groups that serve his interests. He’s also known for frequently changing churches. As a former member of the Clarksville NAACP, he once championed diversity, even highlighting his role as the first Latino County Commissioner. Yet, he now dismisses Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a grift. Notably, Tommy served as Aron Maberry’s campaign manager and as an advisor for the American Classical Academy.…
ATLANTA — The Southern Education Foundation (SEF) has filed an administrative appeal challenging the Trump administration’s Feb. 13 decision to eliminate the Equity Assistance Center-South (EAC-South), a federally funded center based at SEF. Until last month, EAC-South provided critical resources and expertise to school districts across 11 states and the District of Columbia—at the direct request from school districts. The center’s work focused on helping schools address inequities that have persisted from the nation’s legacy of racial segregation in public education. EAC-South provided expert training and consultation and online workshops to help schools tackle issues such as teacher shortages, lack of education resources, school-family engagement, and many other…