ATLANTA (June 9, 2026) – As Atlanta prepares to welcome global visitors for World Cup 2026™, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights (Center) will open The People’s Game: Soccer and Human Rights, a landmark new exhibition exploring how fans, players, and teams leverage soccer into a force for dignity, community, and social change. Opening June 20 and on view for one year, the exhibition is presented with support from Gallagher and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in partnership with Atlanta United. “As Atlanta prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026, we have an extraordinary opportunity to…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dr. Saletta Holloway, candidate for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, today announced a growing coalition of community, faith, business, legal, education, and civic leaders who have endorsed her campaign for Congress. The endorsements come as the Holloway campaign continues to build momentum across the district, engaging voters in both urban and rural communities and advancing a platform focused on healthcare access, economic opportunity, support for veterans and military families, and investment in Tennessee’s rural communities. Among those endorsing Dr. Holloway are: Mrs. Kim Swett Atty. Richard Manson Atty. Walter Searcy Mr. Dwight Beard Mr. James Shaw, Jr. Mr. Ludye…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Tennessee, and National Immigration Law Center filed a federal class-action lawsuit today challenging a new Tennessee law, HB 1704, that unconstitutionally usurps federal immigration enforcement power by making it a crime for certain immigrants to remain in the state. Courts across the country have repeatedly reaffirmed that immigration enforcement is a power that belongs exclusively to the federal government — not the states. Tennessee’s law, however, creates a new crime for people with final removal orders who have not left the state. HB 1704 is part of a larger framework of new extreme anti-immigration state laws aimed at criminalizing noncitizens’ presence within a state either by punishing entry, or in this case, lack of departure. “The rule has been clear for well over a century: Immigration enforcement is exclusively a federal power. The state’s overreach here is unlawful and inhumane,…
South College held “Tennessee Signing Day” at its flagship campus in Knoxville to welcome incoming students enrolling as Tennessee Promise participants and invite them to officially meet the campus president, engage with fellow students and commemorate the occasion with photos. The event took place on June 5 at South College’s campus at 3904 Lonas Drive, and approximately 80 high school graduates, including ones who have been home-schooled, participated in games and took signing photos with Neil Heatherly, president of the Knoxville campus. Nearly 600 Tennessee Promise students enrolled at South College’s Tennessee campuses for the 2025-2026 school year, including 332…
Nashville, Tenn. – Bridgestone Arena ranks 10th in the United States and 18th in the world among all venues according to Billboard’s 2026 Midyear Boxscore Report. From Oct. 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026, Bridgestone Arena welcomed over 367,000 guests and brought in $34.8 million through concerts, comedy shows and other entertainment events. “It’s exciting to see Bridgestone Arena continue to serve the nation and the world as a top venue while welcoming thousands each year,” Nashville Predators Chief Venues Officer David Kells said. “This is a true testament to our amazing staff who work hard to ensure that fans, performers…
WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. – Whit’s Frozen Custard will officially open its doors on June 5 at 451 Highway 76 in White House, bringing its signature fresh-made frozen custard and welcoming neighborhood atmosphere to the growing community. Located in a new Publix-anchored shopping center along Highway 76, the new Whit’s sits at the heart of daily life in White House—across from the Municipal Park, home to youth sports, community events, and Friday night lights, and just steps from the local fire station and Chamber of Commerce. The location is designed to become a gathering place where families, friends, and neighbors can…
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…
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…