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…
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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…
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…