Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream is an experiential dessert brand built on the belief that ice cream should be fun, interactive, and rooted in community. Founded by Nashville natives Maliyah Bass and Bariangela Segovia, the brand brings people together through premium rolled ice cream, popsicles, and hands-on experiences designed to turn dessert into something memorable. Bass and Segovia’s journey began long before launching their business. Growing up in Nashville, they played little league basketball together, learning early lessons in teamwork, communication, and dedication — values that would later shape their entrepreneurial vision. A college spring break trip to New York…
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By Camellia Burris and Cynthia Abrams NASHVILLE, TN — Hundreds turned out recently to talk about a potential zoning ordinance impacting the Buchanan Arts District in Nashville. Metro Planning Commissioners called it the classic zoning problem — trying to figure out how commercial and residential properties can coexist. The ordinance would limit the hours of operation and impose noise restrictions on new businesses in the area. It was born out of a new “Commercial Compatibility” zoning overlay created by the Metro Council in the fall. (Overlays add additional rules to the existing restrictions in place as a way of managing…
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, – Herzfeld, Suetholz, Gastel, Leniski and Wall PLLC (“HSGLaW”) is proud to announce that it has expanded its civil rights and complex litigation practice with the additions of attorneys Stella Yarbrough and Bruce S. Kramer. Ms. Yarbrough previously worked as the Legal Director for the ACLU-TN, where she recently managed the legal team in a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case challenging Tennessee’s ban on transgender care for youth (L.W. v. Skrmetti). Mr. Kramer brings with him over fifty years of experience, including litigating some of the highest-profile civil rights cases in Tennessee history and serving on the American…
Nashville, TN — KNGDM Group will host an historic groundbreaking ceremony on February 27, 2026, at 1734 Jefferson Street in honor of their new development, Renaissance on Jefferson, a catalytic, community-forward development that marks a defining new chapter for one of Nashville’s most historic cultural corridors. This groundbreaking represents more than the start of construction, it signals the return of intentional investment, cultural stewardship, and economic revival to North Nashville. The event is free and open to the public. Anchored across from Fisk University, Renaissance on Jefferson rises on a carefully assembled 1.4-acre site comprising eight parcels, brought together through…
Via social media, Meharry Medical College announced the passing of Frank Spencer Royal Sr., M.D. ’68, Chairman Emeritus of Meharry’s Board of Trustees spanning 30 years. During his time as Meharry’s Board Chair which ended in 2016, Dr. Royal led a transformative $127.5 million campaign to strengthen infrastructure and academic programs. He also served as Chairman of the Board and later president of the National Medical Association. Dr. Royal and his wife, Pamela, were part of many meaningful philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of the Pamela and Frank S. Royal, Sr. Endowed Scholarship and the Royal Society at Meharry Medical…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Travelers at Nashville International Airport (BNA) experienced widespread delays and cancellations Saturday due to severe winter weather. By 9:30 a.m., more than 70 flights had already been canceled, according to the airport’s flight information page. Those included 40 inbound flights and 31 outbound departures. Cancellations continued to increase throughout the day. By 6:10 p.m., a total of 327 flights had been called off, based on data from FlightAware. Of those, 179 were incoming flights to Nashville, while 148 were departing flights. Airport officials said airlines are responsible for handling aircraft de-icing and overseeing related safety procedures. They…
Tomika McCauley was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in October 1972, the second child of Charles McCauley, Sr. and Joyce McCauley. She peacefully transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on January 1, 2026. In August 1977, she relocated with her family, Joyce and Charles Jr., to Nashville, Tennessee, where she would grow and build her life. She accepted Christ at an early age at Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church, where she sang in the Youth and Mass Choirs. She was part of the live recording in 1988 and was the lead singer of “Deliver Me” with Billy Hailey.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued a State of Emergency for all 95 counties and encouraged Tennesseans to prepare for the possibility of a major winter storm this weekend that could bring snow, ice, freezing rain, and prolonged freezing temperatures across the state. Executive Order 110 may be accessed here. National Weather Service forecasts show a significant winter storm moving through the state as early as Friday evening, with increased confidence for accumulating snow and freezing rain causing moderate to major impacts. As of this release, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all Tennessee counties from Friday…
The 2026 IMF MLK Day Gala was held Thursday, January 15th, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s birthday at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville and was Emceed by Derek “Dy” Young. The evening marked the 41st anniversary of the Interdenominational Ministers Fellowship (IMF) MLK Week of Events and the 4th annual MLK Gala, continuing a long-standing tradition of faith, service, and community engagement in honor of Dr. King’s enduring legacy. Co-Chairs Mia Vickers and DaMarrus Miller, alongside MLK Week of Events Chair Tabitha Mundy, welcomed community leaders, honorees, nominees, committee members, and guests for a Black Tie, sneaker-themed celebration…
The U.S. Postal Service is honoring Phillis Wheatley (1753–1784), the first author of African descent in the American Colonies to publish a book, with the 49th stamp in the Black Heritage series. A first-day-of-issue event for the Phillis Wheatley Black Heritage stamp will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at 11 a.m. EST at the Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St. in Boston. The event is free and open to the public. News of the stamp is being shared using the hashtag #BlackHeritageStamp. Attendees are encouraged to register at https://www.usps.com/philliswheatleystamp. Born in West Africa and brought to Boston on…