Franklin, TN — Pastor Boyce E. Wilkins, Jr. and the members of Shorter Chapel AME Church are excited to announce the Grand Opening of the Shorter Chapel Food Pantry on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The opening celebration will take place at the Shorter Chapel Community Life Center, located at 263 Natchez Street, Franklin, Tennessee. During this special event, Shorter Chapel warmly invites individuals and families in need to visit and receive food assistance. Rooted in a mission of service, Shorter Chapel AME Church remains dedicated to meeting the needs of the Franklin community. Recognizing the growing challenges…
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Dr. Alvin Singh M.D., a decorated U.S. Army veteran, distinguished obstetrician-gynecologist, and global humanitarian, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 24, 2025, at the age of 80. Born September 5, 1945, in New York City, Dr. Singh dedicated his life to healing, teaching, and service. A proud alumnus of Central State University and Meharry Medical College, he went on to build a remarkable medical career spanning more than three decades across the United States and abroad. Dr. Singh served as a Captain and Special Forces Medic in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division during the…
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Democratic Party has hired two new senior staffers to roles in communications and finance. Luis Mata will serve as the Tennessee Democratic Party’s new Communications & Deputy Executive Director, and Christina Keith will step into the role of Finance Director. “We’re bringing on two powerhouses who know what it takes to win in Tennessee,” said Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Rachel Campbell. “Luis and Christina bring the kind of energy, vision, and experience we need to meet this moment — and build something real from the ground up.” Luis Mata has spent more than a decade organizing on the frontlines of…
The Tennessee Titans have parted ways with head coach Brian Callahan after a disappointing 1–5 start to the season. Callahan’s overall record in Nashville ends at 4–19, capping off a turbulent tenure that never gained momentum. Tuesday, Mike McCoy was named head coach on an interim basis. Meanwhile, tension within the locker room became clear earlier this season when rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the team’s first overall draft pick, made a blunt remark following Tennessee’s fourth consecutive loss: “If we keeping it a buck right now, we ass.” That statement seemed to crystallize the disconnect between Callahan and his players,…
Knoxville, Tennessee – The Museum of East Tennessee History at the East Tennessee History Center in downtown Knoxville will host a travelling exhibition organized by the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. This exhibition honors the hidden heroines, activists, and commercial success stories of women who have impacted the roots and branches of old-time music in a new special exhibit, I’ve Endured: Women in Old-Time Music, on display October 18, 2025 – April 19, 2026. “Music, and especially old-time music, is at the heart of many of the resources that we preserve at the East Tennessee History Center,” says Adam Alfrey,…
Memphis, TN, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel celebrated courage, compassion, and leadership at its 34th Annual Freedom Award ceremony, honoring three transformative figures whose work continues to shape the modern struggle for justice and equality. This year’s Freedom Award recipients, Marc H. Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League; Dr. Velma Lois Jones, Memphis educator and civil rights leader; and Mark Suzman, CEO of the Gates Foundation, were recognized for their outstanding contributions to civil and human rights at a gala ceremony in downtown Memphis. Actor Larenz Tate served as host, with performances…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The iconic toy retailer Toys“R”Us is making a comeback in Middle Tennessee this holiday season, opening a seasonal holiday shop at Tanger Outlets Nashville as part of its nationwide expansion. The new location, now open at Tanger Outlets Nashville in Antioch, is one of several short-term stores launching across the country through a partnership with Go! Retail Group, according to a company announcement issued Oct. 16 by Toys“R”Us parent company WHP Global. “This next phase of growth brings the magic of Toys‘R’Us to even more communities across the country — just in time for the holidays,” said…
Death Notice · It is with profound sorrow—and yet with calm assurance in Christ—that we share the passing of our beloved Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Freddie B. Carpenter, Jr. After a lifetime of faithful service, he has been called to his eternal rest. Rev. Carpenter accepted the call to lead Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in 1988. For thirty years he faithfully shepherded this congregation, guiding Bethel through seasons of growth, vision, and community impact. Under his leadership, two major building projects were completed, new ministries were launched that continue to bless our church today, and many young preachers were nurtured for…
NASHVILLE – Beginning November 3, 2025, the Tennessee Department of Correction will transition from physical mail to scanned, digitized personal mail for inmates at all TDOC facilities. Mail from family members, friends, and loved ones will be received at an off-site, centralized facility, where it will be processed, scanned, and delivered in a digital format to inmates via their TDOC-issued tablets. This new process aims to reduce contraband and increase security while providing faster and more reliable mail delivery to inmates. Mail compliant with TDOC’s inmate mail policy will be scanned and displayed on the inmate’s tablet as written. Drawings…
(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vibrent Health, the leading digital platform for next-generation person-centered health research, is pleased to announce the launch of the Genomics REsearch Advancing Transformational (GREAT) Health Study at Meharry Medical College. This ground-breaking initiative, unveiled Oct. 7 at the Meharry campus in Nashville, Tennessee, marks an historic step towards building a comprehensive, whole-human dataset focused on persons with African ancestry. The study collects biospecimens, electronic health records (EHR), survey data, and more to advance drug discovery and health outcomes. In a powerful demonstration of leadership, Meharry President James E.K. Hildreth, Ph.D., M.D., enrolled as the first participant in the GREAT Study. “This study will…