NASHVILLE, TN — The search committee overseeing the selection of Nashville General Hospital’s next chief executive has recommended interim CEO Veronica Elders for the permanent position, according to the Nashville Post. The Nashville General Hospital Authority Board’s CEO Performance and Search Committee voted June 24 to recommend extending an offer to Elders. Committee Chair David Esquivel said the recommendation would be presented to the full hospital authority board for consideration during its June 25 meeting. According to the Nashville Post, several Nashville General employees addressed the committee during the public comment period, expressing support for Elders and praising her leadership…
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A new set of Tennessee regulations targeting hemp-derived cannabis products is beginning to reshape the state’s rapidly growing cannabinoid market, forcing retailers, delivery services, and small dispensary-style operators to adjust or scale back operations as new enforcement deadlines approach. Under the new law set to take effect July 1, 2026, THCa products and online cannabis sales and delivery are set to be banned statewide, marking one of the most significant restrictions yet on a market that has operated in a legal gray area for years. The change is expected to push products out of delivery-based models and tighten control over…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Equity Alliance is inviting the community to celebrate Juneteenth with the return of its seventh annual Black on Buchanan festival, an event organizers describe as a celebration of Black joy, freedom, entrepreneurship and culture in the heart of North Nashville. The free community event will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13, along Buchanan Street in North Nashville. Organizers expect more than 1,500 attendees and more than 75 vendors and community partners to participate in the annual block party. Black on Buchanan predates Juneteenth’s designation as a federal holiday in 2021 and has…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville Zoo officials are urging community members and local leaders to oppose a proposed data center development planned on land adjacent to the Zoo, citing concerns about its potential impact on animals, visitors and nearby neighborhoods. According to the Zoo, Atlanta-based AI company DC Blox plans to build a 69,000-square-foot data center on a 23.5-acre site bordering the Zoo. Public permit documents indicate the initial facility would occupy 1.6 acres under one roof, with two additional buildings, a substation and support structures also planned as part of the project. Zoo leaders said the proposed facility would use…
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — A packed crowd filled Cooper Steel Arena as the Tennessee Invitational Black Rodeo returned to Shelbyville for a weekend of competition, music and family entertainment. Fans cheered on cowboys and cowgirls competing in rodeo events while a rodeo clown kept the audience laughing and Byron the Bull posed for photos with children and families throughout the event. Presented by Black Rodeo USA, the event marked its fifth year in Tennessee and featured competitions including steer wrestling, ranch bronc riding, calf roping, barrel racing and bull riding. A house DJ provided music throughout the show, while additional attractions…
NASHVILLE, TN — Vanderbilt Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candace Story Lee has become the school’s first athletics administrator to be honored as “Tennessean of the Year” by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. The award is presented to someone who “has made significant contributions to society through sports or other methods.” It’s been awarded annually since 1982. It’s one of three awards earned by Vanderbilt athletes or administrators. Women’s head coach Shea Ralph and the team were recognized as Female Amateur Team of the Year. Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia was selected Male Amateur Athlete…
The Memphis-based congressional district in Tennessee, commonly known as the 9th Congressional District, was the state’s most historically and demographically significant center of Black political representation. Anchored in Memphis and Shelby County, the district long reflected the experiences, struggles, and political influence of African American communities in West Tennessee. Its majority-Black population made it a central voice in state and national debates over civil rights, economic equity, and voting access. The district was based primarily in the city of Memphis, a major cultural and economic hub with deep ties to Black history in the South. From the Reconstruction era through…
In the years following the Civil War, Tennessee became a key battleground in the struggle over Black voting rights and political participation. As Reconstruction began, formerly enslaved African Americans briefly experienced expanded political power, including the right to vote and hold office under federal constitutional protections. However, that progress was met with immediate resistance, and over the next several decades Tennessee saw a steady dismantling of Black political rights through law, intimidation, and systemic exclusion. Tennessee was readmitted to the Union in 1866, earlier than most Southern states, but racial tensions remained extremely high. During early Reconstruction, federal authorities and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Real estate is about more than transactions, it’s about understanding people, cultures, and community. For Selva Montgomery of Onward Real Estate, that understanding comes naturally. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Selva’s life has been shaped by global experiences and personal reinvention. Her path has taken her across continents, from Florida to Madrid, Spain, where she spent eight years raising her daughters, and through cities including Miami, California, Italy, and ultimately Nashville. Along the way, she immersed herself in more than 60 countries, gaining a deep appreciation for the cultures, traditions, and perspectives that shape how people live—and how they…
NASHVILLE, TN — With Easter Sunday approaching on April 5, Nashville is preparing for a full slate of family-friendly events, community gatherings and holiday traditions across the city. From egg hunts and spring festivals to worship services and dining experiences, residents and visitors will have a wide range of ways to celebrate the holiday. Easter has become one of the most active spring weekends in Music City, blending religious observance with community-centered entertainment. Faith-based observances will also play a central role throughout the weekend, with churches across Nashville hosting services and special programming. Mt. Zion Baptist Church will hold its…