Brownsville, TN – Already celebrated with a museum inside the Flagg Grove Schoolhouse she once attended, the late Tina Turner received yet another lasting tribute this weekend as the City of Brownsville unveiled a bronze statue of the global icon in the city’s Heritage Park (709 East Jefferson Street). Positioned to face Carver High School—where Turner was once a student—the statue stands as a powerful reminder of her roots and enduring influence. The unveiling drew a packed crowd that included state and city dignitaries, members of the Turner family, longtime fans, and the Brownsville community. Mayor Bill Rawls, who served as emcee for the joyful celebration, called the moment the culmination of years…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – The excitement is building at Tennessee State University as the Big Blue family prepares for the 2025 Homecoming celebration, set for Oct. 12–18. Under the theme “Forever True, Forever TSU,” this year’s festivities will honor notable alumni, celebrate community, and showcase the enduring spirit that defines the TSU experience. Adding to the excitement, TSU is partnering with SiriusXM and Pandora, who will bring their annual HBCU Pop Out celebration to campus. The show will feature a Grammy-nominated rap icon, who will take the stage on Oct. 17 at the pep rally alongside TSU’s Grammy Award-winning Aristocrat of…
State Representative Aftyn Behn won Tuesday’s Democratic primary election for Tennessee’s Seventh Congressional District and will face Matt Van Epps, Trump’s hand picked candidate, in the December 2nd special election . Democrats showed tonight that Republicans, who won the district by 20 points in November, have gone too far and that Tennesseans have had enough of the MAGA agenda. “Democrats campaigned on lowering Tennesseans’ cost of living, making every day life more affordable, and building a future our kids can be secure in achieving. Meanwhile, every Republican candidate ran to show how close they were to the lunacy we’re seeing from…
Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn will meet in the special general election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District after Tuesday’s Oct. 7 primary. The Dec. 2 contest will determine the successor to retired U.S. Rep. Mark Green and could reshape the state’s congressional balance, with Democrats eyeing gains in a district that spans parts of Middle and West Tennessee. The race has drawn heavy outside spending—nearly $3.4 million from billionaire-backed groups—largely centered on the GOP primary. About $1.1 million went toward ads attacking state Rep. Jody Barrett, while nearly $1.3 million boosted former Tennessee General Services Commissioner Matt…
The life of Dr. Gloria Harrison Reese came to an end on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the age of 78 at Tri-star Southern Hills Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Gloria was born on September 16, 1947, in Williamson County, Tennessee to the parents of Jonas Harrison and Helen Ruth Gosey. She leaves to cherish her loving memory devoted husband, Charles Reese, III, and their three children: Dr. Charita (Winfred) Littles, The Honorable Judge Camille (Bruce ) McMullen, and Charles Christopher Reese; grandchildren, Jayde Reese, JeMari Reese, Keira Reese, Reese McMullen, Zoe McMullen, Makiah Reese, Cayden Littles and Micah Littles;…
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has once again been recognized as a leader in pediatric health care, earning the title as the No. 1 children’s hospital in Tennessee and sharing the top spot in the Southeast, according to the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. Monroe Carell — Middle Tennessee’s only freestanding children’s hospital as well as the region’s only comprehensive, nonprofit pediatric health care provider — has been featured on the Best Children’s Hospitals list for 19 consecutive years, dating back to the rankings’ launch in 2007. This year’s report highlights the hospital’s national rankings…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Oct. 1, 2025) – Law enforcement officers from across Tennessee will gather in Franklin this month for a two-day conference, designed to enhance their ability to serve and protect individuals on the autism spectrum. The Effective Policing: Autism Response Conference will take place October 15–16 at the Church of West Franklin, located at 700 Hwy. 96. The immersive training event will provide first responders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to better recognize, communicate with, and safely deescalate encounters involving community members with autism. The keynote speaker is Tanner Smith, a cast member from the hit Netflix series…
NASHVILLE, TN – A coalition of residents in District 20 from The Nations, Charlotte Park, Robertson and Whitebridge neighborhoods, filed a Petition to recall Council Member Rollin Horton pursuant to section § 15.06 and §15.07 of the Metropolitan Charter. The petition cites the following grounds for removal from office: 1. Failure to provide adequate notification to residents about Bills regarding the Urban Design Overlay (UDO) and the mass commercial rezoning of the Nations neighborhood – both sponsored by Council member Horton. 2. Failure to represent the will of his constituents, disregarding community input in favor of developer interests. 3. Failure to…
DALLAS — With 80% of Americans saying the nation is “greatly divided” on core values and only one in four believing that unity can be achieved, moments that signal hope and bridge-building matter more than ever. Toward this end, renowned pastor, author and visionary business leader T.D. Jakes will receive the 2025 ADCOLOR Lifetime Achievement Award, a recognition that transcends industries, on Nov. 14 in Orlando, Florida. At a time when faith is regaining influence in public life, ADCOLOR, the premier organization building community in the creative industries, is honoring Jakes for nearly five decades as a faith-driven storyteller, cultural icon, and advocate…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The William Edmondson Arts & Culture Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Edmondson Homesite Park, 1450 14th Avenue South. The annual event honors Edgehill native and groundbreaking sculptor William Edmondson—the first African American to receive a solo exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art in 1937. His works reside in major U.S. museums and have sold for more than $700,000. Edmondson lived and created at 1434 14th Avenue South until his death in 1951. This year’s lineup features an art and craft fair, live music and performances,…