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…
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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…
NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top 50 Women Leaders of Tennessee for 2025. Tennessee is recognized for its deep cultural heritage, from the music traditions of country, blues, rock and roll, and gospel to its culinary roots. It is also an economic force, with strengths in healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, finance, technology, agriculture, and tourism. Across these sectors, women leaders are shaping strategy, building institutions, and guiding growth that reaches well beyond the state’s borders. This year’s awardees represent the caliber of leadership driving progress across these sectors. Among them is Raziel Bravo,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda is hosting its 2025 National Summit in Nashville today and Tuesday, bringing board directors, CEOs, policymakers, funders and health care innovators together to tackle persistent inequities in access and outcomes, looming workforce shortages, and the promise and risks of artificial intelligence in care delivery. The two-day conference, held in partnership with Meharry Medical College’s School of Global Health, features sessions on shifting economic and policy realities, AI bias and governance, and aligning financial strategies among health care leaders, investors and payors. The event includes breakout discussions and networking; registration includes a…
There will be an overnight single-lane closure Monday, Oct. 13 while work is executed for the new dedicated valet and hotel lane that will open Oct. 16 at Nashville International Airport® (BNA®). The overnight single-lane closure will be from 10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 while new signage is installed for the new dedicated valet and hotel lane. Please watch for the work zone and follow signage. Once the dedicated hotel and valet lane is complete and opens on Oct. 16, those using valet or hotel parking must access Terminal Drive via Donelson Pike or Exit 216B to be positioned to enter the new dedicated…
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…
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…