NASHVILLE— The following is a statement from State Representative John Ray Clemmons, Chairman of the Tennessee House Democratic Caucus, on the tragic shooting of two Minnesota Democratic State Lawmakers and their spouses today. MN State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed Saturday morning by a lone gunman. The gunman is suspected of also shooting MN State Senator John A. Hoffman and his wife, both of whom are hospitalized.: “We extend our love and sincere condolences to our fellow state legislators in Minnesota who were violently attacked, as well as their families and colleagues. We join them…
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NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit is offering free fares for all passengers on two bus routes for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ soccer matches at GEODIS Park. All passengers can ride for free, all day, June 20, 24, and 26 on routes 52 Nolensville Pike and 77 Thompson/Wedgewood. There will not be special express bus service from Murfreesboro for these matches. Visit WeGoTransit.com to plan your trip. For more information on FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ matches at GEODIS Park, visit GEODISPark.com.
Nashville, Tenn.–A spirited conversation with Jamal Cyrus will explore the inference of memory and how history, cultural fragments, and archival material intersect with his practice as an artist. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 6:00–7:00 PM Appleton Room, Jubilee Hall Fisk University Jamal Cyrus (b. 1973, Houston, TX) employs strategies of collage and assemblage to examine the shifting contours of Black cultural expression and resistance across the African diaspora. Through a materially rich and conceptually rigorous practice, Cyrus reactivates everyday objects and archival fragments, reconfiguring them into densely layered compositions that give voice to histories of identity, memory, and liberation. Cyrus received…
NASHVILLE, TENN. — On Sunday, June 8, 2025, District 2 Council Member Kyonzté Toombs and District 3 Council Member Jennifer Gamble hosted colleagues for a special Metro Council Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville Build Day in the Park Preserve neighborhood in North Nashville. Eleven council members and Vice Mayor Angie E. Henderson participated in the event. The build began at 7:00 AM at 3022 Aldrich Lane. At 11:30 AM, a special presentation was held about the Haynes-Trinity Community Collaboration, which includes the $2 million renovation of the Parkwood Community Club ballfields, the adjacent 59-acre Haynes Trinity Metro Park, and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Marsha Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Martha O’Bryan Center (MOBC) announces she will step down in June 2026, concluding 25 years of visionary leadership of the nonprofit. The MOBC Board of Directors will launch a national search with a goal of naming her successor within the year. A passionate advocate for families and children in Nashville, Edwards has spent decades working to reshape how the city addresses poverty. She has championed high-quality education, innovative pathways out of poverty, and collaboration among civic, philanthropic, and community leaders to help ensure everyone benefits from our city’s economy. “Serving families and children through the…
On May 22, the House passed a reconciliation bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) latest cost estimate shows that the bill would reduce federal Medicaid spending by $793 billion and that the Medicaid provisions would increase the number of uninsured people by 7.8 million. Previous CBO estimates show that 10.3 million fewer people would be enrolled in Medicaid. Building on prior KFF analysis, this analysis allocates CBO’s federal spending reductions and enrollment losses across the states. The Medicaid reconciliation provisions are numerous and complicated, but the majority of federal savings stem from work requirements for the expansion group, increasing barriers to enrolling in and renewing Medicaid coverage,…
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced it will provide a $120 one-time payment directly to families in need across 15 counties through the Summer Nutrition Initiative starting Friday, June 13, 2025. “The Summer Nutrition Initiative marks another step in the department’s work to strengthen food security for Tennessee children,” said TDHS Commissioner Clarence H. Carter. “Our fiscally sound strategy will serve families by providing additional nutritional benefits to those who need it most during the summer months.” The initiative, previously announced by the Lee administration and approved by the Tennessee General Assembly, will serve eligible children…
Nashville, Tenn.-Meharry Medical College, the historically Black medical school based in Nashville, is expanding into Memphis with a new training site aimed at addressing persistent health disparities in the region, including high rates of HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and obesity. The new program, known as the “Office of Memphis Programs,” was introduced during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 9. It will be housed at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, located on a planned 23-acre mixed-use campus in the Medical District, and will provide support for students during clinical training. “I see this as a wonderful opportunity to turn the tide on and bring…
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — This week Fisk University announced plans to discontinue its gymnastics program at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. The final season of competition will be Spring 2026. The decision to halt the program comes after a comprehensive review of the gymnastics program and its alignment with the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). Fisk athletics competes in the HBCUAC. Currently, gymnastics is not an HBCUAC-sanctioned sport, resulting in considerable challenges for the university to schedule competitions and build a robust recruiting pipeline. “While we are tremendously proud of the history our gymnastics team has made in just three…
Columbia, TN – The City of Columbia is proud to announce it has been awarded a Waste Reduction Grant for a total project value of $425,200.00 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM), Materials Management Program (MMP). This significant funding includes a 30% match from the City of Columbia, and will facilitate the purchase of a new recycling truck, enhancing the city’s waste management and sustainability initiatives. This investment underscores Columbia’s commitment to responsible environmental stewardship and efficient public services. The acquisition of this new recycling truck is a pivotal step in…