NASHVILLE, TN– The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has opened applications for the 2026-27 Families First Community Grant Program, an initiative that will make available approximately $4 million in funding to non-profit organizations providing direct services to strengthen Tennessee families in need and promote self-sufficiency. Qualifying non-profit organizations are invited to apply here through 5PM Central Time Monday, July 13, 2026. “At TDHS, we understand that Tennessee’s strength comes from its people, and our work is centered on ensuring every Tennessean has the opportunity to achieve economic and social well-being,” said TDHS Commissioner, Clarence H. Carter. “Through the Families First Community Grant Program, we are creating pathways that…
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Nashville, Tenn. – Watson Grove Baptist Church, a 137-year-old congregation rooted in faith, service, and community, is entering a new season of intentional planning for its future. Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. John Faison, Sr., the church has experienced steady growth across its Nashville campus, a second campus in Franklin, Tenn., and its virtual community, The Grove Global. That growth is creating new opportunities – and new space and resource needs – prompting church leadership to evaluate how its physical footprint can best support an expanded vision for ministry. As a result, Watson Grove is exploring how its resources…
NASHVILLE, TN — Travelers across Tennessee and beyond will soon have a new reason to look forward to their next stop on the open road. Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop is officially set to welcome guests on June 24, introducing a travel experience built around the idea that every stop on the highway should feel a little more like home. Created as a welcoming destination for all who travel the road, from professional drivers to families and everyday road-trippers, Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop is located at exit 22 off of I-65 in Cornersville, TN, approximately one hour south of Nashville and one hour northwest of Huntsville. It is…
The Nashville Fire Department (NFD) Special Operations Division added a new All-Terrain Medical Unit (ATMU) response vehicle to the department’s fleet of ATVs to serve Metro Nashville Davidson County. This advanced life support unit is designed to respond during major special events but also for everyday use in Nashville’s most densely populated areas. The vehicle enhances NFD’s ability to improve response times and deliver innovative, world class emergency services to both residents and visitors across Metro Nashville-Davidson County. The ATMU includes a fully enclosed patient area. This protects the patient and personnel from the elements. The patient area includes: Full-body…
The DCCC launched a digital ad campaign reaching Black voters in battleground districts highlighting Republicans’ efforts to carry out a full-scale attack on Black voters’ representation and voting rights. Republicans are desperate to silence voters of color across the country and cheat their way through this election because they know their self-serving and price-hiking agenda is deeply unpopular with voters. The 60-second ad — which will run on Meta and YouTube — calls out the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Louisiana v. Callais that has dangerously furthered Republicans’ already extreme efforts to rig the midterms, allowing them to redraw even more congressional maps for…
NASHVILLE, TN – The East Bank came alive May 30, as hundreds of local residents, families, and community members gathered for the Eastpoint Neighborhood Kickoff Party. The event, held Saturday, May 30, was co-hosted by master developer The Fallon Company and Elmington Capital, the affordable housing partner for the neighborhood’s first building on Parcel G. The public festival marked the official launch of Eastpoint – a new 30-acre, mixed-use district designed to transform former surface parking lots into a vibrant, people-first neighborhood. The community celebration turned the “Parcel G” development site into a lively festival. Attendees enjoyed local entertainment, including…
Nashville, Tenn. – With Nashville’s growth exceeding expectations, the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is accelerating terminal expansion at Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, as it prepares for a projected 40 million annual travelers in the next decade, a significant increase over 2016 forecasts that projected 30 million annual travelers. To meet this demand, BNA is launching the “Central Core Enhancement” on Monday, June 1, 2026 – a $40 million renovation to expand the current Central Core terminal entrance areas and ensure a world-class experience for millions of additional visitors. It is part of New Horizon, the airport’s $3 billion growth and expansion plan.…
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Department of Agriculture recognizes Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly for significant investments in agriculture included in the 2026–2027 state budget. The approved budget includes key recurring investments that support agricultural innovation, education and food access, including $1 million for the Representative Johnny Shaw Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative and $500,000 for Cul2vate. The budget also maintains recurring support the General Assembly provides each year for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program, the Agricultural Enterprise Fund, departmental programs and staffing that provide services to farmers, forest landowners and consumers across the state. Additional non-recurring investments…
NASHVILLE, Tenn, — Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH) invites faith leaders, advocates, and community members committed to advancing justice and equity across Nashville to its annual fundraising banquet on Thursday, June 4 at Trevecca Nazarene University’s Boone Convocation Center at 6 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker is Taure Brown, director of the James Lawson Institute for the Research and Study of Nonviolent Movements at Vanderbilt University. Brown is a Ph.D. candidate whose research focuses on media, racial ideology, and political development. Prior to entering academia, he organized around housing justice, education equity, and community safety—issues that closely align…
Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, is enhancing the parking experience with a more streamlined, efficient and modern system. As part of these improvements, BNA will transition to a cashless parking operation beginning July 1, 2026. For passengers who do not have a credit card, cash to card machines will be available to convert cash into a prepaid card that can be used for parking. Two machines are currently located inside the terminal on the Departures Level (Level 3)—one in North Ticketing across from the JetBlue counter and one in South Ticketing across from the Allegiant Airlines counter. Ahead of the cashless transition, a third…