NASHVILLE, Tenn. – During the month of August, Tennessee Donor Services and Donate Life Tennessee recognize National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month by honoring the diverse donor heroes in the state who give the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. These organizations also want to underscore the critical need for donors within multicultural communities so more lives can be saved. In Tennessee, over 3,000 people are currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. Of those patients, 54% come from multicultural backgrounds, including Hispanic/Latino, Native American and African American communities. Currently, only 50% of Tennesseans are signed up on the Donate Life Tennessee registry, making registry growth a critical health priority. Because genetic markers…
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By Larrence Perry NASHVILLE, TN — A cherished local musical tradition is officially making its way back to Music City. The community is gearing up for the 28th annual “Jazz on the Triangle” concert series, bringing an afternoon of rich heritage and vibrant rhythms to the heart of South Nashville on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The highly anticipated cultural event will kick off at 4 p.m. at the historic Church of the Holy Trinity. Located at 615 Sixth Avenue South, the landmark destination sits prominently at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Lafayette Street. This year’s spectacular showcase features a…
NASHVILLE — Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, released the following statement Friday after Tennessee’s primary elections set the field for November: “Tennesseans are working hard, but too many families feel like their paychecks don’t stretch as far as they used to. Groceries, child care, health care, electricity and housing all cost more. This November, voters deserve a real conversation about what we can do to make life more affordable. “Democrats have a plan. Repeal the grocery tax and put more than $800 million back into Tennesseans’ pockets by closing corporate tax loopholes. Make pre-K universal for 4-year-olds so…
Mr. Jamie Dewitt Isabel, Sr., a nationally respected entrepreneur, civic architect, and transformative leader whose influence extended far beyond Nashville, transitioned peacefully on August 10, 2026. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 13, 1965, and lived a life defined by purpose, discipline, faith, and an unwavering commitment to service. His leadership touched cities, institutions, and communities across the country, yet Nashville remained the center of his work, his service, and his legacy. Jamie graduated from Central High School in Memphis, where his entrepreneurial spirit first emerged. At the age of 13, he asked his mother and great-aunts for…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Center of Excellence is accepting applications for its upcoming ACT Prep Course, designed to help high school students strengthen academic skills, improve test-taking strategies and build confidence as they prepare for the ACT. The course will run from September 26 through November 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Meharry Medical College’s West Basic Science Building, 1023 21st Avenue North in Nashville. Students will receive targeted instruction in the four ACT subject areas — English, math, reading and science — along with test-taking and time-management strategies, practice questions,…
After a rousing introduction by Stellar New Orleans Attorney James Williams and swearing in by the Legendary Judge Kern Reese, the National Bar Association on July 30, 2026 installed nationally accomplished Trial Attorney and Civic Leader James J. Carter as its 84th President. In addition to NBA Past Presidents, leaders, members, friends and family from around the world, the great international leader, President and CEO of the National Urban League, Marc H. Morial, was in attendance, who gave James his first significant leadership opportunity more than 30 years ago. James’s presidency begins a term shaped by the responsibility of leading…
NASHVILLE, TN — Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church proudly announces its annual Women’s Day celebration, which will take place on August 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM during our Sunday worship service. This year’s theme is “Empowered by the Spirit: Gifted for His Glory” – Romans 12:6-8. The event will be held in person and broadcast on Facebook Live through Lee Chapel AME’s Facebook page. Our guest preacher for the hour is none other than the Reverend Dr. Toni Belin-Ingram, Presiding Elder of the Macon South District-Macon, Georgia Annual Conference of the 6th Episcopal District. Rev. Ingram is also a…
By Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community Outreach PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Petty Officer 3rd Class Julio Noel, a former resident of Nashville, Tennessee, serves aboard USS Essex, a U.S. Navy warship participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Noel graduated from Arima Senior Comprehensive School in Trinidad and Tobago in 2010 and joined the Navy four years ago. “I joined the Navy for stability,” Noel said. “I used to play professional soccer for 17 years but had an interruption with my agent. I needed to look for something more stable,…
Bishop James William Russell July 19, 1961-July 31, 2026. Born in Eagleville, TN. to Eugene & Mary Russell. He departed this earthly life on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. James professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Temple Church under the leadership of Pastor Michael Graves which also lead to his calling to preach. He touched many lives, pastoring several churches over the years with the last being New Generation M. B. Church before retiring in 2023 to become the Bishop and overseer. You could still catch him bringing the word up…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The International Black Film Festival and the Nashville Symphony will present RESPECT in Concert on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The event, which serves as a pre-festival program for the International Black Film Festival, will feature a screening of the film RESPECT accompanied by a live performance from the Nashville Symphony. The film chronicles the life of Aretha Franklin, following her journey from singing in her father’s church to becoming the Queen of Soul. The collaboration marks the continued partnership between the International Black Film Festival and the Nashville Symphony. Festival organizers said the event…