(TriceEdneyWire.com) – During her speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention, then First Lady Michelle Obama famously declared, “I wake up every morning in a house that was built by slaves.” Ten years later, an exhibit about to be unveiled for the first time on Sept. 30 at 10 am at the newly renovated African American Civil War Museum on historic U Street in Northwest Washington, D.C. will tell the rest of that story. “From Slavery to the White House” will tell how Michelle Obama’s formerly enslaved forefathers fought in the Civil War for the freedom of all of America’s…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has scheduled a drawdown of the lake for November 2026. Nashville District’s water management specialists plan to hold the lake within the 443 to 443.5 mean sea level (MSL) range, which is approximately one to two feet lower than normal pool elevation. However, rainfall and other conditions may influence the lake levels. The Corps of Engineers uses this drawdown period to assess the condition of shoreline adjacent to Corps operated recreation areas as well as perform maintenance in recreation areas. Water managers last performed a drawdown of Old Hickory…
NASHVILLE — State Representative TJ Hardaway has announced that he will not continue his write-in campaign to remain in the Tennessee House of Representatives following his appointment by the Shelby County Commission earlier this year to complete the term of his late father, State Representative G.A. Hardaway, Sr., a dedicated public servant and steadfast advocate for the people of House District 93. Statement from Rachel Campbell, Chairwoman of the Tennessee Democratic Party: “State Representative TJ Hardaway stepped up to serve when House District 93 needed him most. He stepped into a difficult moment, carried forward his father’s legacy, and showed…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Convention Center Authority has announced three new board members. Jim Cooper, Ethan Link, and Silvia San Martin were appointed by Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell and confirmed by the Metropolitan Council on Tuesday evening. The mayor and council also reappointed Alfred Degrafinreid II and Tracy Hardin. Cooper represented Nashville and two neighboring counties in the U.S. House of Representatives for 32 years. Currently, he is a principal at TVV Capital, a Nashville-based private equity firm, and an adjunct professor at Vanderbilt Law School. Link is the Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer for the Laborers’ International Union of North…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. –The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the second round of performers and presenters set to take the stage at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, taking place October 6 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Newly announced performers include Jamie MacDonald, Naomi Raine and Hulvey, along with a special tribute honoring Richard Smallwood. The tribute will feature Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard and Donald Lawrence, as well as original members of Richard Smallwood’s acclaimed ensemble Vision, including Maurette Brown Clark and Ted Winn, with Percy Bady serving as musical director. The second round of presenters includes Bart Millard of multi-platinum-selling…
The average price of gas in Tennessee is $4.06 NASHVILLE — It has been broken promise after broken promise when it comes to Tennessee Republicans addressing the sky-high gas prices they are forcing Tennesseans to pay. From their inability to bring down inflation, to adding toll lanes on our highways forcing Tennesseans to pay to get to work, to their unpopular war with Iran and their reckless tariffs, Tennessee Republicans are not only refusing to lower costs but are actively making things more expensive with no relief in sight. While Republican policies have caused gas prices to soar, they’ve also…
Registration Now Open for the National Museum of African American Music’s Interludes Fall Break Camp. Interludes Fall Break Camp is a 1-week immersive out of school time camp at the National Museum of African American Music designed for students in grades 6–12. This dynamic experience blends music, culture, literacy, and creative technology to help students explore who they are and how they express themselves through sound. Each day is structured to include interactive lessons, small group sessions, and enrichment experiences with industry professionals and teaching artists. Students will create original projects, build confidence in their voice, and strengthen their ability…
NASHVILLE, TN – UPSHOT Nashville, the sixth franchise of the UPSHOT League, today unveiled its official team name and logo: the Nashville Vibe. The announcement marks the next major milestone for the franchise ahead of its inaugural season, which begins in 2027 at Vanderbilt Memorial Gymnasium. The Vibe name was developed internally, with the organization considering more than 25 team name ideas before landing on what it believes is the right identity for Nashville’s new home team. The Vibe name was selected to capture the unique vibe of Nashville – its people, neighborhoods, universities, culture, music, food, and sports -…
NASHVILLE, TN — It was a homecoming, a celebration and a powerful moment of recognition for Nashville’s Judge Rachel L. Bell as the National Bar Association gathered in Music City for its 101st Annual Convention. Bell, a longtime Nashville judge, community court founder and national legal leader, emerged from the historic convention with three significant honors recognizing her leadership, judicial service and commitment to justice. At the Awards Gala, Bell received the prestigious Joe Hairston Award, one of the National Bar Association’s highest honors, as well as the Excellence in the Judiciary from the Women Lawyers Division during the Gertrude…
NASHVILLE, TN — The community is invited to join Nashville physicians, medical students, first responders and other residents Saturday, Sept. 12, for a National Walk for Peace aimed at preventing gun violence and promoting safer communities. Nashville is one of at least nine cities participating in the National NMA/POP 5K Walk for Peace, a multi-city public health initiative led by Project Outreach & Prevention on Youth Violence and the National Medical Association’s Violence Prevention Council. The Nashville event will be held at Meharry Medical College and will include a 5K race and a 2-mile walk. Similar events are planned in…