NASHVILLE, TN — The annual Path to Freedom Lecture at Fort Negley Park this year will focus on the African Americans who escaped slavery during the Civil War, sought refuge inside Union lines, and managed to survive. Fort Negley represented the first extensive use of newly freed blacks in Tennessee, in the Federal war effort, and its success influenced the later creation of contraband labor camps in other Tennessee towns. Civil War Historian Amy Murrell Taylor found that these camps multiplied quickly across the wartime landscape, and by 1865 nearly 300 settlements stretched from the coast of Virginia to Kansas,…
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NASHVILLE, TN — MNPS is celebrating a historic milestone: for the fourth year in a row, the district has earned a Level 5 TVAAS Growth rating — the highest possible score on Tennessee’s statewide measure of student academic growth. This is the first time in district history that MNPS has sustained Level 5 growth for four consecutive years, reflecting the unwavering commitment of educators, families, and students across the city. It underscores the steady momentum that has been building in Nashville’s public schools and sets MNPS apart as one of the state’s fastest-improving large. The Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS)…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 28, 2025) – The Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University has awarded $10,000 scholarships to each winner of the 2025 NELAS, recognizing the achievements of 16 rising young professionals across the region. The surprise announcement was made during YP Nashville and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 NELAS awards show on July 31, as a gift to the outstanding winners to further their education through Massey’s nationally recognized graduate business programs. “The NELAS shine a spotlight on emerging leaders who are driving innovation, launching startups, leading teams, and serving nonprofits to help shape…
The Atlanta community is reflecting on the remarkable life of Dr. Alyce Martin Ware, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. She was the cherished wife of the late J. Lowell Ware, co-founder of The Atlanta Voice, and the devoted mother of Publisher Janis L. Ware and Dr. Rhonda Ware. Dr. Ware’s life was defined by her grace, resilience, and deep compassion. She dedicated herself to her family, to her students, and to uplifting the lives of those around her, leaving a legacy of strength and wisdom that will be remembered for generations. A Lifelong Commitment to Education…
Nashville, Tenn, – The Metropolitan Nashville Sports Authority is proud to announce that GEODIS Park, the home of Nashville SC, has been awarded an International Architecture Award® for 2025 by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. This global recognition honors outstanding architectural design and innovation, highlighting projects that set new international standards in excellence. GEODIS Park, which opened in 2022 as the largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and Canada, continues to garner acclaim not only as a premier venue for soccer and entertainment but also as…
Nashville, Tenn. — Due to the U.S. House District 7 Special Primary Election on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, Vice Mayor Angie E. Henderson has called a special meeting of the Metropolitan Council for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Associated committee meetings will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, and Thursday, October 9, 2025, ahead of the 6:30 p.m. Council special meeting. Council and committee meeting dates, times, and agendas can be found on the Metro Council’s legislative website. Rule 46.1 of the Metro Council Rules of Procedure specifies that no Council or committee meeting shall be held on…
NASHVILLE, TN — Generations of history are at risk in Tolbert Hollow, a quiet, historic area settled by George Tolbert, a formerly enslaved man who worked the land, built a family church, and established the Tolbert Family Cemetery in the late 1800s. For over a century, Tolbert Hollow has stood as a symbol of resilience, community, and African American heritage. Today, that legacy faces an immediate threat. A developer has proposed building a 100-unit senior living mixed-use development in the heart of Tolbert Hollow. The project would not only transform the quiet dead-end street into a hub of traffic and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Meharry Medical College hosted its biannual Oral Health Day on Saturday, Aug. 23, providing free dental services to more than 450 residents from underserved communities. The event, held on the campus of the historically Black health sciences school, brought faculty, volunteers, alumni, community dental professionals and dental students together to ensure participants received much needed oral health care. Services provided included screenings, cleanings, extractions and other treatments. For many patients, Oral Health Day is one of the few opportunities they have to receive dental care. Patient Frani Conger said she drove three hours to receive dental care…
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Sprouts Farmers Market will hold a two-day hiring event in September to staff its first Mt. Juliet store, which is set to open this fall. The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, Sept. 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Courtyard Nashville Mount Juliet, 1980 Providence Parkway. Walk-ins are welcome, though no interviews will be scheduled between noon and 1 p.m. Applicants can also apply online in advance at jobs.sprouts.com. Sprouts is preparing to open its new store Oct. 17 at 1919 N. Mount Juliet…
NASHVILLE – Fifteen minority-owned Nashville businesses from a variety of hospitality-related industries have graduated from Music City Chart Climbers: Amplifying Diverse Hospitality presented by Amazon, the Nashville Convention & Visitor Corp’s accelerator program to engage and equip diverse communities by connecting them with opportunities in Nashville’s hospitality industry. “From sessions on sales and marketing to an in-depth understanding of the Music City brand, along with behind-the-scenes tours of our New Year’s Eve and July 4th events, we hope our graduates came away with a fresh perspective on what it takes to deliver world-class experiences and a clearer sense of how their businesses can play…