NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Derrick and Kevin Boseman, brothers of the late Chadwick Boseman, will introduce their new Nashville-based company during a special conversation at the 2026 International Black Film Festival in Nashville. The brothers will give audiences a first look at what is ahead for the company in entertainment, philanthropy and community engagement. Their appearance also will offer audiences an opportunity to learn more about the Boseman family and the experiences that shaped the three brothers. Derrick and Kevin Boseman will discuss growing up in Anderson, South Carolina, and how each brother found his own path through creativity, service and…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)- Following the roadway change implemented on September 23, Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, will introduce its next traffic adjustment on Wednesday, September 30. These updates support construction of the new, expanded rental car facility and parking garage under the New Horizon program. These adjustments are part of broader roadway improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency, convenience, and the overall customer experience, according to BNA. Beginning Sept. 30, all Rental Car Facility and Valet users will be directed to exit toward the newly activated signalized intersection. The revised traffic pattern will guide vehicles exiting the rental…
MEMPHIS, TN — Memphis residents calling 911 now have a fourth option when they need emergency assistance: mental health support. The new option is designed to help identify behavioral health emergencies earlier in the 911 process and connect callers with appropriate resources and responders. The City of Memphis announced the change Aug. 26, describing mental health as a new option alongside police, fire and emergency medical services. Callers who select the mental health option will be asked additional questions before the call is transferred to Memphis Fire, where emergency medical dispatchers use a specific “caller in crisis” protocol to determine…
Gift comes after TSU Athletics recently announced new multi-year partnership with Nike NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NBA superstar Kevin Durant has gifted members of the Tennessee State University men’s basketball team pairs of his latest signature sneaker, the Nike KD 19, according to Sneaker Shop Talk. The gift comes shortly after Tennessee State Athletics announced a new multi-year partnership with Nike in July, making the company the official apparel provider for TSU athletic programs, according to a release from Tennessee State University Athletics. A video posted Tuesday on the official TSU Men’s Basketball Instagram account shows team members receiving the shoes…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dr. Cherae M. Farmer, dean of the School of Dentistry at Meharry Medical College, has become the first African American woman to chair the Board of Directors of the American Dental Education Association in the organization’s 103-year history. Farmer also was recently named interim executive vice president and provost at Meharry Medical College. She will serve in the position while continuing her role as dean of the School of Dentistry. Farmer began her term as chair of the American Dental Education Association in March 2026. The organization represents more than 65,000 oral health professionals, 87 dental schools…
NASHVILLE, TN — TikTok is shutting down its Nashville office and eliminating 250 jobs, a move that represents one of the largest recent corporate layoffs in Middle Tennessee and marks a significant change for a company that only recently expanded its presence in the city. According to filings with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, TikTok’s U.S. Data Security division will permanently close its Nashville operation, with layoffs expected to take effect in October. The company said the decision is part of an effort to streamline operations and better position itself for long-term growth. TikTok has not publicly…
NASHVILLE — Fisk University released a white paper Wednesday outlining the academic benefits it says would come from its proposed on-campus data center. The paper provides new details about how students and faculty could use the facility while addressing environmental and community concerns that have fueled opposition to the project. The paper, titled “The Academic Benefit of a Data Center on the Campus of Fisk University,” describes a proposed 100,000-square-foot, LEED-certified data center and academic hub on five acres at the south end of Fisk’s campus. The project would include a 30,000-square-foot educational center with classrooms, computer labs and collaborative…
Nashville, Tenn.–Music producer, songwriter and singer Teddy Riley has been named the official 2026 honoree of the Gold & Blue Jubilee Honors Celebration. The Fisk Jubilee Singers Alumni Association and the Nashville Fisk University Alumni Association announced Riley as this year’s honoree. He will be recognized for his legacy, creativity and influence on American music and culture. The Gold & Blue Jubilee Honors Celebration will be held Thursday, Nov. 5, at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville as part of Fisk University’s 2026 Homecoming celebration. Organizers described Riley as a musical innovator whose impact has helped shape…
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority welcomed a Bahamas Aviation and Education Delegation this week for a visit focused on the continued growth of Nashville International Airport and expanding partnerships. The delegation included JoBeth Coleby-Davis, minister of energy, utility and aviation of the Bahamas, and representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Utility and Aviation, the University of The Bahamas and the Airport Authority of The Bahamas. Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority President and CEO Doug Kreulen and Middle Tennessee State University President Sidney McPhee also participated in the visit. Representatives from the Bahamas Ministry of Energy, Utility and Aviation included Dr. Kenneth…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Twelve scholars at the Dr. Katherine Y. Brown Leadership Academy, a Nashville-based youth leadership and workforce-development program, explored aviation and emerging technology this summer through the academy’s inaugural Drone Team. Led by KYB Leader Robert D. Brown, who holds an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, commonly referred to as a commercial drone license, the Drone Team provided scholars with hands-on learning in drone operations, safety, FAA regulations, teamwork, and problem-solving. Before the program, 10 of the 12 participants reported having no previous drone experience. After participating, 100% indicated that they would consider continuing their drone education. Drone…