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…
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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…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nashville-based JAMS PB&J has announced a partnership with NFL Players Inc., the licensing and marketing arm of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), to create the first PB&J developed hand-in-hand with active NFL players. The collaborative line arrives in retailers nationwide this summer, joining JAMS’ existing lineup at Walmart and Target. The partnership is centered around active player input. JAMS is committed to meet with players from every team and is inviting any active NFL player to contribute their feedback on flavors, ingredients, and packaging. The goal is to create a final lineup that doesn’t just carry players’ names;…
Governor Bill Lee appointed Jennifer Covellis to the 26th Judicial District Chancery Court. Ms. Covellis fills the vacancy created by the elevation of the Honorable Steven W. Maroney to the appellate bench, effective immediately. Ms. Covellis currently serves as an attorney at Karnes Legal Services. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Rhodes College and juris doctor at Mississippi College School of Law. The 26th Judicial District covers Chester, Henderson, and Madison counties.
MEMPHIS, TN – Alliance Healthcare Services, the region’s longest-serving behavioral health provider, will open the Children & Youth Wellness Center at 602 Malcomb Street on May 12, 2026, completing a multi-year, $11 million investment that gives Memphis families the first dedicated 24/7 walk-in behavioral health crisis facility for children and adolescents in West Tennessee. The 10,000 square foot facility serves children and youth ages 4 to 17 experiencing behavioral health crises, including suicidal thoughts, severe anxiety, aggression, trauma symptoms, and psychiatric emergencies. The Center provides 24/7 walk-in crisis assessment, 15 crisis stabilization beds, and care from a multidisciplinary team including…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – After launching mandatory Mental Health First Aid training just two years ago for full-time staff and part-time managers, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee has been recognized as a “2026 Gold recipient of the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health,” the nation’s leading recognition for U.S. employers committed to creating mentally healthy workplaces. This recognition comes as the YMCA of Middle Tennessee hosts a number of activities this month during Mental Health Awareness Month for staff and the community. In 2024, as part of a committed focus on mental health literacy and wellness, the YMCA of Middle Tennessee made…
NASHVILLE, TN – La Vergne resident Carlos Henning from the Nashville LongHorn Steakhouse team knows how to bring heat to the competition. His grilling expertise and passion have him on the cusp of elite grilling status as he prepares to compete in the final round of LongHorn Steakhouse’s ninth annual Steak Master Series. LongHorn Steakhouse’s Steak Master Series is a national competition that gives LongHorn Grill Masters from across the country the opportunity to put their skills to the test. Henning is one of seven finalists, out of thousands of participants, who will compete for a $15,000 grand prize and the title of…
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Democratic Party, along with other plaintiffs, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee challenging the legality of the state’s new congressional map, which eliminated a majority-Black voting district and will cause chaos for voters ahead of the elections. This lawsuit follows the Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly’s passage of a new Congressional map during a rushed special session ordered by Governor Bill Lee after the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent blow to the Voting Rights Act in its Louisiana v. Callais decision. The Tennessee Democratic Party supported multiple events this…
NASHVILLE – Just now, the Republican-led Tennessee General Assembly passed new Congressional maps set to be in effect for the 2026 August primary election. This map dilutes the voice of black Memphians and harms their ability to elect a Representative from their community. The following is a statement from the Tennessee Democratic Party Black Caucus Chair, Solomon Trapp: “That congressional leaders would vote to disenfranchise one of the few remaining sources of representation for Tennessee’s Black communities is, sadly, no surprise. History has a way of repeating itself when those in power refuse to learn from it. This is nothing less…
Nashville, TN – Assessor of Property Vivian Wilhoite announced today her office will hold a seminar for area churches and non-profits on maintaining tax exemptions to local property taxes. The seminar will be held in conjunction with the Tennessee Office of the Comptroller on May 7, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Sonny West Conference Center, 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, First Floor, at the Howard Office Building in Nashville. “Over the years, our office has received questions from and assisted local tax-exempt organizations about which circumstances require them to re-file for tax-exempt status,” said Assessor Wilhoite.…