By Megan Lemly, Navy Office of Community Outreach PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii – Petty Officer 3rd Class Julio Noel, a former resident of Nashville, Tennessee, serves aboard USS Essex, a U.S. Navy warship participating in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in and around the Hawaiian Islands. Noel graduated from Arima Senior Comprehensive School in Trinidad and Tobago in 2010 and joined the Navy four years ago. “I joined the Navy for stability,” Noel said. “I used to play professional soccer for 17 years but had an interruption with my agent. I needed to look for something more stable,…
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Bishop James William Russell July 19, 1961-July 31, 2026. Born in Eagleville, TN. to Eugene & Mary Russell. He departed this earthly life on Friday, July 31, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN. James professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Temple Church under the leadership of Pastor Michael Graves which also lead to his calling to preach. He touched many lives, pastoring several churches over the years with the last being New Generation M. B. Church before retiring in 2023 to become the Bishop and overseer. You could still catch him bringing the word up…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The International Black Film Festival and the Nashville Symphony will present RESPECT in Concert on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The event, which serves as a pre-festival program for the International Black Film Festival, will feature a screening of the film RESPECT accompanied by a live performance from the Nashville Symphony. The film chronicles the life of Aretha Franklin, following her journey from singing in her father’s church to becoming the Queen of Soul. The collaboration marks the continued partnership between the International Black Film Festival and the Nashville Symphony. Festival organizers said the event…
NASHVILLE — Tennessee voters turned out across the state to cast their ballots in primary elections for state and federal offices and general elections for county races. The results marked a historic series of Democratic victories across Tennessee, including flipping control of the Knox County Board of Education and Montgomery County Commission from Republican to Democratic, ending the Republican supermajority on the Rutherford County Commission, and flipping key races from Republican to Democratic in Anderson, Coffee, Hamblen, Hamilton, Maury, Putnam, Sumner, Washington, Williamson, Wilson, and others across the state. Statement from Rachel Campbell, Chairwoman of the Tennessee Democratic Party: “Across…
NASHVILLE, TN — Davidson County Register of Deeds Karen Johnson has been named the recipient of the 2026 Order of the Eastern Star Citizen of the Year Award at the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Tennessee Annual Gala, one of the organization’s most prestigious annual honors recognizing exceptional leadership and service to the community. The event was held Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Sheraton Music City Nashville Airport in partnership with the Arvin W. Glass Tennessee Charitable Foundation and Excelsior Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, Tennessee Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliation during the 144th Annual Session.…
Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of several new school leaders as part of an ongoing series of leadership transitions for the upcoming school year. (Listed Alphabetically) Announcing Dr. Eula Anderson – Principal, Grandview Heights Middle School Dr. Eula Anderson brings more than 25 years of experience in K-12 education to her role as Principal. Most recently, she served as Assistant Principal at Grandview Heights Middle School, where she provided instructional and operational leadership, supervised faculty and staff, managed school budgets, coordinated state assessments, and helped foster a positive school culture focused on student success. Throughout…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Four years after suffering a life-changing hemorrhagic stroke while delivering a commencement address at Fisk University’s Mini-College, stroke survivor, author, and advocate Sekou Writes returned to the same program that changed his life—not as a patient, but as a teacher. The return marked a powerful full-circle moment during the 4th Annual 409 Day, held July 14 at First Baptist Church Capitol Hill in Nashville. Hosted by Sekou Writes and his fiancée, Fee King, the event brought together community members, survivors, and supporters for an evening centered on resilience, healing, financial empowerment, and turning pain into purpose. The…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit and Choose How You Move are expanding the list of programs that qualify for Journey Pass, Nashville’s largest-ever fare-free transit program, opening free rides to more eligible Davidson County residents. The Journey Pass program was made possible by the 2024 passage of the Choose How You Move transportation improvement program. More than 12,500 eligible residents have received Journey Pass so far, taking over 2 million rides. Journey Pass is now accepting twice as many eligibility documents at WeGo’s weekly registration events. The new documents come from the following programs: Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP); Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Tennessee Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); TennCare Medicaid; and Women, Infants & Children (WIC)…
Nashville, TN – Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center has announced details surrounding the 2026 Dr. Matthew Walker, Sr. Legacy Breakfast – The Road Ahead: Fueling the Future of Community Health. The breakfast will take place in the evening at The Cal Turner Family Center at Meharry Medical College (1011 21st Avenue North) on August 13 at 6:00pm. The event Visionary Sponsors are HCA Healthcare/TriStar Health, Enchiridion Foundation, Boykin Wealth Management, and Jack and Jill of America Williamson County Area Chapter, with 100% of attendee’s donations strengthening MWCHC programs and services. Artmas L. Worthy, DDS will be awarded the Dr. Matthew Walker, Sr. Legacy Award for his…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Soccer Club has signed defensive midfielder Famara Camara in a transfer from Norway’s Ranheim IL through June of 2029 with an option through June of 2030 pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa. Camara will occupy an international roster spot. “Famara is a talented midfielder who has the ability to impact games on both sides of the ball,” said Nashville SC President of Soccer Operations and General Manager Mike Jacobs. “He will join a talented midfield corps here in Nashville and complement that group really well.” The 21-year-old has made 40 career appearances for Ranheim IL in Norway’s…