NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Symphony has announced the first step of a restructuring plan to address a $10 million deficit in its current fiscal year operating budget, a step organization leaders say is necessary to secure the long-term future of one of Nashville’s most treasured cultural institutions. The resolution, unanimously approved by the Nashville Symphony Board of Directors on Sept. 28, declares a “financial emergency” and includes the suspension of the 2026-27 season, effective Oct. 18, and the furlough of 27 full-time staff positions and all 77 members of the orchestra. The Symphony’s two signature fundraising events — the…
Author: admin
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit is making a change in Park and Ride locations in Murfreesboro. Starting October 5, the primary Park and Ride will be located next to the Murfreesboro Transit Center at 725 Bridge Avenue. This change in location provides easy connections to Murfreesboro Transit for riders using regional commuter services. WeGo service to the Stones River Mall Park and Ride will end October 2. The change will also apply to Nashville SC service. For details on Route 84 express bus service between Nashville and Murfreesboro visit the WeGo website. The Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority (Nashville MTA) and…
CHARLOTTE, TN – Promise Land Heritage Association presents Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee, a new traveling exhibition, on display 02-OCT-2026 through 02-NOV-2026. Created by the Tennessee State Museum in partnership with The John Hope and Aurelia E. Franklin Library at Fisk University, the exhibition traces the history of education for Black Tennesseans from the Reconstruction period, through the development of the Rosenwald program, and into the present day. “I’m particularly excited about this exhibit because it gives us an opportunity to showcase the history of the Dickson County Training School, which later became Hampton…
Tickets are on sale for an intimate conversation with former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick happening Oct. 8 at the National Civil Rights Museum. Drawing from his new book, The Perilous Fight, Kaepernick will reflect on his own journey and the broader history of Black athletes who have used their platforms to challenge injustice, confront systems of power and advance social change. The book confronts identity, courage and collective action and considers how a single act can resonate far beyond the individual and become part of a larger movement for change. This conversation invites you to consider the evolving…
A historical marker honoring Mrs. Rosetta Miller-Perry and the enduring legacy of The Tennessee Tribune will be unveiled Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11:30 a.m. at the newspaper’s Jefferson Street headquarters. A reception and fellowship will immediately follow the ceremony. The public is invited to this celebration.
By Dr. Barbara Jackson The Tennessee State University Alumni Association (TSUAA) Nashville Chapter hosted its annual Scholarship Banquet on September 22, 2026, celebrating academic achievement and the promise of future leaders under the theme, “Empowering Excellence That Shapes Tomorrow.” The event brought together alumni, donors, students, families, and community supporters to recognize 11 scholarship recipients, including six incoming freshmen awarded three-year partial scholarships covering six semesters and five continuing scholars, consisting of three sophomores and two juniors. The evening was co-hosted by Rozalett Bibb and Jalynn Pillow, both TSU juniors and scholarship recipients who have participated in the TSUAA Nashville…
NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. June Michaux, a member of Les Gemmes, Incorporated Nashville Chapter, has accepted a second term as National Committee Chair of Public Relations. After serving from 2024–2026, Dr. Michaux was reappointed for a second term on behalf of National President Paula Jones to lead efforts to increase national publicity, mass media exposure, and visibility for more than 22 domestic and international chapters. Dr. Michaux is also a 2026 Presidential Award recipient of Les Gemmes, Incorporated, at their 28th Biennial Conclave held in Durham, NC, and serves nationally on the Membership Committee and Support for Seniors Committee. Locally,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As part of National Preparedness Month, Nashville Electric Service (NES) is urging customers to take an important step to strengthen community resilience by making sure neighbors, friends, and relatives who depend on electrically operated medical equipment know about the NES Critical Referral Program. The Critical Referral Program is designed for customers who use electrically powered, life-sustaining medical devices at home. Those enrolled in the program are included in additional critical communications and emergency planning during an outage. Customers in the program receive priority status during individual outages; however, during a widespread outage, system repairs must be completed before…
NASHVILLE — Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville, recently proposed anti-corruption legislation that would ban all corporate spending in state elections, saying big money-backed special interests have successfully rigged Tennessee’s state government to work for them while the needs of everyday families and communities have gone unmet. The evidence of outsized corporate influence, Sen. Oliver says, is all over the Republican-controlled legislature’s record: billion-dollar tax breaks for big businesses, an unpopular private school voucher program, a disastrous private prison contract, private toll lanes, unnecessary data center tax breaks, increased loan rates and fees, as well as reduced protections for land, air and…
Metro Social Services & Scarritt Bennett Center will host its monthly “Sunday Dinner” event at Scarritt Bennett from 12:30pm – 2pm, Sept. 27, 2026 (Sunday). Davidson County individuals and families desiring a relaxed and inviting restaurant environment where they can sit, dine, and fellowship are welcome. Reservations are required. Those interested must book no later than 12pm noon, Wednesday, Sept.22, 2026 While there, resource and support services information will be provided to those facing hardships and needing help gaining stability and support in their life. MSS Social workers will also be on-site answering questions. *Note* case management will not be…