NASHVILLE, TN — Bishop Jerry L. Maynard Sr. is one of the most respected and highest-ranking religious leaders in the Southeast and one of only twelve elected General Board Members of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC) with more than three million members worldwide. He will be honored during an ecumenical worship service on Sunday, August 10th at 5 PM CST. The event titled The Man, The Ministry, and The Movement will take place at Cathedral of Praise in Nashville, TN. The celebration will honor Bishop Maynard’s extraordinary life of service and impact that spans over six decades. As…
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Regions Bank on Wednesday announced a series of upgrades to the Regions Mobile Banking app that reflect the bank’s ongoing commitment to helping people manage and grow their finances through simple, convenient solutions. The updated app is available for both iOS and Android devices. “When Regions launched a major app redesign in 2020, we shared how customer feedback was at the heart of our innovations, and we said those innovations would continue. That’s exactly what we’ve done,” said Kate Danella, Regions’ head of Consumer Banking. “Since then, we’ve launched more convenient card-management tools, we’ve put more budgeting and planning tools in the app,…
NASHVILLE, TN – New transit service funded by Choose How You Move will make it easier for students and staff at two Metro Nashville (MNPS) high schools to use WeGo Public Transit to get to and from school in the new academic year. Route 6 will serve McGavock High School and Route 52 will serve Glencliff High School, twice each school day during the academic year. “We know many of our high school students rely on transit to get to their classes and for some of them, gaps in that service have made it challenging,” said Mayor O’Connell. “The new…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —Mount Zion Baptist Church is proud to announce the acquisition of the historic Mary’s Bar-B-Que property, located adjacent to its Jefferson Street campus. This beloved Nashville landmark has served as a cultural cornerstone in the North Nashville community for decades, serving as a gathering place for stories, wisdom, and neighborhood connection. Mount Zion secured the property amid growing interest from outside parties, thanks in large part to the generosity and sustained support of its congregation. The acquisition reflects the church’s ongoing commitment to preserving community assets and advancing its long-term vision for growth and impact across Nashville. While…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner the actor who played teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities there said. Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Department said Monday that Warner drowned Sunday afternoon on a beach on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. He was swimming at Playa Cocles in Limon province when a current pulled him deeper into the ocean. “He was rescued by people on the beach,” the department’s initial report said, but first responders from Costa Rica’s Red Cross found him without vital signs and he was taken to the morgue. Warner created…
Beverly Ann Braswell Eubanks, 79, of Memphis, Tennessee, a beloved mother, educator, and community member, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 28, 1945, at John Gaston Hospital, Beverly accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Wolf River. She was a devoted member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, where her faith remained a guiding light throughout her life. A proud graduate of Douglass High School’s Class of 1963, Beverly was a standout athlete and spirited cheerleader, known for her ability to get the crowd “up and roaring.”…
Kayne Avenue Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 153rd Homecoming on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the 10 a.m. service. The Church is located at 1025 12th Ave. South, Nashville, TN. The featured speaker is Bishop Mark Freeman from Charlotte, NC. The anniversary theme is “God’s Faithfulness Through the Years.” “It shows how the church has withstood tragedies and celebrated triumphs through strong faith, rejoices in its sesquicentennial and beyond,” said Rev. Dr. P. Michelle Wyatt, Executive Pastor. The church has been located on 12th Avenue for 53 years and has had 15 senior-level pastors throughout its history. This celebration…
With the number of guns being stolen from vehicles on the rise again after a significant decline in 2024, Chief John Drake today announced the creation of a new public interactive stolen gun dashboard that allows Nashvillians to view where firearms are being stolen in Davidson County. “Gun theft poses a real public safety threat by putting firearms in the hands of those intent on committing violent crime,” Chief Drake said. “The new interactive dashboard allows everyone to see what neighborhoods, council districts and zip codes are impacted by gun theft. I encourage our residents to use this information to…
Mr. William “Custer” Horton age 64 of Nashville, TN. (formerly) of Dyersburg, TN. died Friday, June 13, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN… Arrangements are entrusted with McCreight Funeral Home. Youm may share our condolences and memories with the family at www.mccreightfuneralhome.com. William Martin “Custer” Horton was born November 9, 1960, in Dyersburg, Tn. Custer was raised in a Christian family home under the care of his grandmother, Mrs. Estelle Horton. He entered eternal rest on Friday, June 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tn. Early in his childhood, Custer accepted Christ and participated in activities and programs at Salter’s…
Shortly after U.S. Rep John Lewis passed away on July 17, 2020, the Minority Caucus of the Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Council and a group of community leaders started talking about the idea of renaming Nashville’s Fifth Avenue in memory of the late civil rights leader Over several weeks, the group settled on proceeding with permanently changing Fifth Avenue to Rep. John Lewis Way to recognize Lewis, who began his lifelong crusade for civil rights and civic justice while a student at the American Baptist Theological Seminary and Fisk University. On Nov. 5, 2020, the Metro Council approved the…