Columbia, TN – The City of Columbia announced two proclamations during this past weekend’s Fruit Teaser event: proclaiming Columbia the “Fruit Tea Capital of the World” and designating Fruit Tea as the official drink of Columbia. The proclamations were presented by Mayor Chaz Molder during the Fruit Teaser event hosted by Columbia Main Street on Saturday, September 12. The proclamations recognize Columbia’s longstanding connection to Southern Fruit Tea, a tradition that has been part of the community for generations. Fruit Tea remains a popular part of local gatherings and is proudly served by restaurants, businesses, families and community organizations throughout…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. September 2, 2026 Following a decisive mandate in the August 6 general election where she secured over 64,000 votes, the Honorable Sharon W. Hurt officially assumed office yesterday as the Davidson County Clerk. Her tenure began yesterday after she was sworn in on Friday, August 28 by the Honorable Judge Rachel Bell, surrounded by family, community leaders, colleagues, and key stakeholders including Mayor, Freddie O’ Connell. Tuesday morning, the entire office personnel was formally administered their oaths of service during an all staff meeting conducted before normal business hours. Hurt brings more than 40 years of dedicated public…
NASHVILLE — The Republican Senate Speaker has yet to respond to a letter sent last month on behalf of Sen. Charlane Oliver requesting the penalties leveled against her for protesting the G.O.P.’s unprecedented, mid-decade congressional gerrymander be rescinded. The letter, released Friday by Sen. Oliver, was sent on July 8, 2026, by attorneys with the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law. Her legal team requested Senate Speaker Randy McNally and Chief Senate Clerk Russell Humphrey to provide an official response by July 31, a deadline that passed with no reply. Read the demand letter to Speaker McNally…
Memphis, Tenn. – The Community Foundation of Greater Memphis (CFGM) will open its annual Black Philanthropy Month celebration with the second annual Powered By Us: Building Black Generational Wealth Symposium on Friday, August 14, at BRIDGES. The free, full day event centers on one goal, giving Black families, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders practical tools to build wealth that lasts across generations. The day opens with a keynote from Andre M. Perry, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Community Uplift at the Brookings Institution, who will place the symposium’s wealth building conversations in historical context. A lunch plenary follows with the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 4, 2026) -The Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County Office of the Assessor of Property is reminding homeowners and business owners affected by Winter Storm Fern that less than 30 days remain to apply for Property Assessment Disaster Relief. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The relief program was made possible following the Metropolitan Council’s passage of BL2026-1288, implementing Tennessee laws T.C.A. § 67-5-606(c) and T.C.A. § 67-5-603(d). The legislation provides qualifying residential, commercial, and tangible personal property owners with property assessment disaster relief when significant damage occurs following a Presidential Declaration of Emergency. “We…
Nashville, Tenn. – The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) today announced a landmark 2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026), highlighted by remarkable growth, groundbreaking partnerships and national recognition for both Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, and John C. Tune Airport®, also known as JWN®. BNA welcomed a record 26.7 million passengers—a 7.7% increase over the previous year and the highest in its history. “This has been a year defined by bold growth, major investments and partnerships that strengthen our role as a gateway to one of the nation’s most dynamic’s regions,” said MNAA President and CEO Doug Kreulen. “From record passenger activity, new air service and major infrastructure investments, BNA and JWN are positioning Nashville for the future. Our work this year reflects not only the pace of growth in Middle Tennessee, but…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Tennessee Department of Economic Development Commissioner (TNECD) Stuart C. McWhorter announced a $3 million funding commitment to support National Science Foundation (NSF) X-Labs quantum teams that choose to establish research, commercialization or business operations in Tennessee. The investment is designed to help winning NSF X-Labs teams accelerate commercialization while leveraging Tennessee’s nationally recognized quantum ecosystem, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Tennessee Valley Authority, EPB, other leading research universities and the state’s growing innovation and manufacturing base. “Over the past few years, Tennessee has earned the reputation as having one…
Nashville, Tennessee – The Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee (SCFT) invites patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, students, and community members to attend Let’s Talk Sickle Cell: A Pharmacist Town Hall for Healing Solutions, a free educational event focused on medication management, treatment access, and strengthening partnerships across the healthcare continuum. The town hall will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville and will feature an expert panel of pharmacists specializing in sickle cell disease management. Through an interactive discussion and audience Q&A, attendees will gain practical information on treatment options, pain management, medication adherence, insurance navigation,…
The 2026 Titans rookie class — 19 players — recently visited with patients and families at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The morning was filled with smiles and laughter as players joined children and their families to enjoy games, crafts, temporary tattoos and a photo booth. The rookies’ visit to Monroe Carell comes after the Titans recently announced Vanderbilt Health at the Official Healthcare Provider of the Tennessee Titans and Nissan Stadium, bringing together two community leaders for initiatives centered around Monroe Carell and community youth sports. As part of the partnership with Vanderbilt Health, the new Nissan…
JOELTON, Tenn. – June 15, 2026 – By Faith Farm, a Davidson County-based nonprofit farm dedicated to growing food and giving it away, is celebrating a major milestone this summer: providing more than one million servings of fresh, nutritious food to Middle Tennessee neighbors experiencing food insecurity. To commemorate the achievement, the nonprofit farm will host the grand opening of its annual you-pick flower garden on Friday, June 20, creating an opportunity for the community to support the farm’s mission while enjoying a unique on-farm experience. Visitors can create their own bouquet for a $30 donation, with all proceeds supporting By…