MEMPHIS, TN — Councilman JB Smiley, Jr., along with co-sponsors Chairwoman Jana Swearengen-Washington, Councilwoman Jerri Green, and Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton, will introduce a proposed ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on new data center developments, providing the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development, in coordination with other City governmental entities and divisions, with adequate time to study the potential impacts of large-scale data centers on Memphis’s infrastructure, utilities, environment, and neighborhoods, and to recommend permanent zoning regulations to address the long-term impacts of these facilities before additional projects move forward. “We’ve been working on this issue for some…
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Each year, the National Urban League (NUL) convenes with speakers, workshops, and a gala. In-person registrants number in the thousands, with thousands more online. The opening plenary in this year’s Nashville convention is entitled, “Is the American Dream Dead?” Per the NUL site, president Marc Morial will address “political tensions, and challenges to our rights.” And the 50th edition of their “State of Black America” report addresses “liberty, justice, and the pursuit of happiness.” In 2026, Blacks indeed face fierce racial aggression, and threats to civil rights. We must look at what the powers-that-be are doing to harm us; but…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – During the month of August, Tennessee Donor Services and Donate Life Tennessee recognize National Multicultural Donor Awareness Month by honoring the diverse donor heroes in the state who give the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation. These organizations also want to underscore the critical need for donors within multicultural communities so more lives can be saved. In Tennessee, over 3,000 people are currently waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. Of those patients, 54% come from multicultural backgrounds, including Hispanic/Latino, Native American and African American communities. Currently, only 50% of Tennesseans are signed up on the Donate Life Tennessee registry, making registry growth a critical health priority. Because genetic markers…
By Larrence Perry NASHVILLE, TN — A cherished local musical tradition is officially making its way back to Music City. The community is gearing up for the 28th annual “Jazz on the Triangle” concert series, bringing an afternoon of rich heritage and vibrant rhythms to the heart of South Nashville on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The highly anticipated cultural event will kick off at 4 p.m. at the historic Church of the Holy Trinity. Located at 615 Sixth Avenue South, the landmark destination sits prominently at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Lafayette Street. This year’s spectacular showcase features a…
NASHVILLE — Senate Democratic Leader Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, released the following statement Friday after Tennessee’s primary elections set the field for November: “Tennesseans are working hard, but too many families feel like their paychecks don’t stretch as far as they used to. Groceries, child care, health care, electricity and housing all cost more. This November, voters deserve a real conversation about what we can do to make life more affordable. “Democrats have a plan. Repeal the grocery tax and put more than $800 million back into Tennesseans’ pockets by closing corporate tax loopholes. Make pre-K universal for 4-year-olds so…
Mr. Jamie Dewitt Isabel, Sr., a nationally respected entrepreneur, civic architect, and transformative leader whose influence extended far beyond Nashville, transitioned peacefully on August 10, 2026. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 13, 1965, and lived a life defined by purpose, discipline, faith, and an unwavering commitment to service. His leadership touched cities, institutions, and communities across the country, yet Nashville remained the center of his work, his service, and his legacy. Jamie graduated from Central High School in Memphis, where his entrepreneurial spirit first emerged. At the age of 13, he asked his mother and great-aunts for…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Meharry Medical College School of Medicine Center of Excellence is accepting applications for its upcoming ACT Prep Course, designed to help high school students strengthen academic skills, improve test-taking strategies and build confidence as they prepare for the ACT. The course will run from September 26 through November 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Meharry Medical College’s West Basic Science Building, 1023 21st Avenue North in Nashville. Students will receive targeted instruction in the four ACT subject areas — English, math, reading and science — along with test-taking and time-management strategies, practice questions,…
After a rousing introduction by Stellar New Orleans Attorney James Williams and swearing in by the Legendary Judge Kern Reese, the National Bar Association on July 30, 2026 installed nationally accomplished Trial Attorney and Civic Leader James J. Carter as its 84th President. In addition to NBA Past Presidents, leaders, members, friends and family from around the world, the great international leader, President and CEO of the National Urban League, Marc H. Morial, was in attendance, who gave James his first significant leadership opportunity more than 30 years ago. James’s presidency begins a term shaped by the responsibility of leading…
NASHVILLE, TN — Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church proudly announces its annual Women’s Day celebration, which will take place on August 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM during our Sunday worship service. This year’s theme is “Empowered by the Spirit: Gifted for His Glory” – Romans 12:6-8. The event will be held in person and broadcast on Facebook Live through Lee Chapel AME’s Facebook page. Our guest preacher for the hour is none other than the Reverend Dr. Toni Belin-Ingram, Presiding Elder of the Macon South District-Macon, Georgia Annual Conference of the 6th Episcopal District. Rev. Ingram is also a…