Nashville, Tenn.–BMI has elevated Shannon Sanders to AVP, Creative, Nashville, according to MusicRow.com. According to the report, since joining BMI in 2020 as Executive Director, Creative, Nashville, Sanders has been integral in spearheading a number of creative initiatives for the company, including the launch of the Annapolis Songwriters Festival, producing the “BMI Presents: A Conversation With” series, and hosting BMI’s monthly Acoustic Lounge at the Bluebird Café. Sanders also leads BMI Nashville’s No. 1 parties outside of the country genre, which have featured R&B singer Kevin Ross for “Love in the Middle” and rock group Sleep Theory for their hits,…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.-MashUp, a Nashville-based non-profit organization, is hosting 24 gatherings for Black LGBTQ+ Nashville residents between Sept. 18 and Dec. 4. Events include an ancestor altar workshop, a grief potluck, jazz nights for adults over 50, sexual health dinners, a spiritual series and a World AIDS Day luncheon. The events are organized in collaboration with community leaders, nonprofits and local residents. Most places meet people in one piece. A clinic sees the body, a church sees the spirit and a club sees the joy. MashUp builds programming for the whole person: the spiritual, sensual, professional, social and emotional self. That…
The YMCA Community Action Program (Y-CAP) celebrates a remarkable milestone this year, marking 40 years of impacting the lives of youth across Middle Tennessee. The program made its ruby-splash on Oct. 20 during its annual Champions celebration, which recognized four decades of impact, honored its 2026 Student Champions and extended a special salute to the dedicated donors whose support has helped shape Y-CAP’s legacy. “The concept of providing services to directly benefit and create opportunities for young people through the YMCA of Middle Tennessee started nearly 50 years ago, but it was not until 1986 that Y-CAP was officially established to connect…
NASHVILLE, TN — More than 500 community and business leaders gathered at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel on October 21 for YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee’s 34th Academy for Women of Achievement (AWA), celebrating seven outstanding women and one corporation whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact on Middle Tennessee. Presented by Amazon, this year’s celebration embraced the theme “Because of Her,” recognizing women whose accomplishments, determination and service have opened doors and inspired future generations. The 2026 inductees were Cathy Bender, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management; Beth DeBauche, former Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner; Dr. Cherae Farmer-Dixon, Dean of Meharry…
NASHVILLE, TN — A new court ruling will lead to Nashville’s Metro Council membership being slashed in half. Tennessee lawmakers have been trying to shrink the Metro Council and put a 20-person cap on local governing bodies across the state. After a lengthy legal battle, the Tennessee Supreme Court ruled in favor of the state law (ruling PDF) on Monday. The ruling will set in motion sweeping changes for Nashville, which is the only body in the state with more than 20 members. New districts will need to be drawn. In a statement, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell stood by the…
Measures addressing bail eligibility, statewide property taxes and crime victims’ rights receive strong voter support Tennessee voters approved three amendments to the state constitution Tuesday, Nov. 3, bringing changes to the state’s bail system, prohibiting statewide property taxes and expanding protections for crime victims, according to the Nashville Banner. With approximately 65% of ballots counted, Amendments 1 and 2 each had received 66% support, while Amendment 3 had secured 75% of the vote, the Banner reported. Amendment 1: Bail Reform The first amendment expands judicial authority to deny bail to individuals accused of certain violent crimes. The proposal, which advanced…
Washington, D.C.–Democrats are projected to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives following Tuesday’s midterm elections, potentially paving the way for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York to become the first Black speaker of the House, according to theGrio. TheGrio reports that Democrats are expected to secure at least 218 seats, the number required for a House majority. NBC News projections cited by theGrio indicate the party could win as many as 244 seats. Jeffries, 56, currently serves as House Democratic leader and represents a Brooklyn congressional district. If elected speaker by the incoming House, he would make history…
FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE — Fifty million meals. Behind that number are families who had food on the table when times were difficult, seniors who knew someone cared, children who could count on a meal, and communities reminded that they are never alone. What began as one family’s commitment to serve has grown into a movement powered by thousands of people who believe that no neighbor should have to face hunger alone. For Chris and Elaine Whitney, founders of One Generation Away (OneGenAway), the mission has always been simple: feed everyone. No questions asked. Since launching the organization in Franklin, Tennessee, in 2013,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The National Immigration Law Center, the Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (“TIRRC”), and Bass Berry & Sims PLC, filed a lawsuit today challenging a new rule from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOS) that blocks many non-U.S. citizens from getting temporary driver’s licenses, even when they have authorization from the federal government to be present in the U.S. For many years, TDOS issued temporary driver’s licenses to Tennesseans who could show they had permission from the federal government to be in the country. TDOS routinely accepted work permits and other federal government documents…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sonata Bank announces it has hired veteran payments and financial technology executive, Glenn Murray, as Director of Sponsor Banking. Murray will build and lead the bank’s sponsor banking (Banking-as-a-Service) program working with fintech companies to bring banking products and services to market. In his new role, Murray will identify the right fintech partners and build a program that is scalable and supported by strong risk management. He has the right combination of sponsor banking and payments experience to lead our product development priorities with fintech partners. – Wendell Bontrager, CEO, Sonata Bank Share Murray brings 20 years of…