MONTGOMERY, AL — Legendary attorney Fred D. Gray recounted his involvement in demonstrations and legal battles that blossomed into the Civil Rights Movement, then issued a passionate plea to rejuvenate that work in response to injustices persisting or emerging today. “Seventy years ago, right here in Montgomery, Alabama, the first Civil Rights Movement began. … What we have done these past two days could be the beginning of the Second Civil Rights Movement,” Gray said to thunderous applause Saturday night in Montgomery. Gray’s “Final Exhortation” capped the inaugural national symposium of the newly established Fred D. Gray Institute for Human…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two ATHENA recipients took their experiences of the Parthenon in Nashville to the Parthenon to Athens, Greece. Dr. Phyllis Qualls and Dr. Katherine Y. Brown took their Nashville ATHENA experience to Athens, Greece. Qualls was the ATHENA recipient in 2016 and Brown received both the Young Professional award in 2015 and the traditional ATHENA award in 2021. The two recipients can now delight in having experienced the Parthenon in two countries, when they visited the site in December 2024. Qualls was actually announced as the recipient at the Nashville Parthenon. Brown said, “When the nominees walked in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — As American Baptist College (ABC) concludes its Centennial celebrations, there will be other changes at the historic College. The ABC Board of Trustees has announced the upcoming retirement of President Dr. Forrest E. Harris, Sr., marking the conclusion of a distinguished 25-plus-year tenure as the College’s leader. Since assuming the presidency in July 1999, Dr. Harris has been a visionary force, guiding the institution with a steadfast commitment to theological education, social justice, and the empowerment of future leaders. “Dr. Harris’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening ABC’s mission, elevating its national profile, and expanding its…
Nashville, Tenn. — The Cumberland River Compact is leading Nashville’s third annual No Mow Month campaign this April. Throughout the month, Davidson County residents are encouraged to refrain from mowing their lawns—or a section of their lawns—to reduce stormwater runoff, prevent pollution, and help wildlife. Registration is open through this Saturday, March 15th; participants who register by that date will get a No Mow Month yard sign delivered to their house by the Compact’s Field Team. Through a partnership with Metro Nashville, residents who display the yard sign and make sure their grass remains under 12” tall will not be…
TENNESSEE — To ensure that residents can fly domestically and access certain federal facilities without any disruptions, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is urging individuals to prepare for the new requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005, which will take effect on May 7, 2025. Beginning May 7, Tennessee driver licenses and identification cards that are not REAL ID-compliant will no longer be accepted to enter certain federal buildings, military bases, nuclear power plants, or board commercial flights within the United States. Tennesseans can apply for a REAL ID before or after the May 7…
MSNBC is canceling Joy Reid’s evening news show as part of the network’s overhaul under the new presidential administration. Reid’s final show is planned for sometime this week, a source familiar with the changes said. She’s hosted “The ReidOut” on MSNBC since 2020, discussing political news and events. Reid has also anchored “The Reid Report” and “AM Joy” for the network in the past. “The final episode of Ms. Reid’s 7 p.m. show, ‘The ReidOut,’ is planned for sometime this week,” according to people who were not authorized to speak publicly, Benjamin Mullin reported for the New York Times. (Credit: MSNBC).
Nashville’s history is front and center at Mama’s Attic Doll Museum, which recently opened in Omaha, Nebraska. “The Doll Museum, a branch of Mama’s Attic Black History and Culture Museum, is an opportunity to teach Black America’s history in this county through the eyes of a doll,” said museum founder LaVon Stennis-Williams. It is reported that Mama’s Attic Doll Museum is the first of its kind in Nebraska and has the largest collection of privately owned antique and vintage Black dolls in the Midwest. The Museum’s permanent exhibit features over 500 dolls expanding three centuries. Central to the exhibit is…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Franklin Police Department is proud to welcome six new police officers to the force. Officers Camy Barber, Taylor Britton, Kyle Hartley, Jonathan Killebrew, Bill Montgomery, and Tyler Munford were sworn in by Police Chief Deb Faulkner during a ceremony at police headquarters Thursday afternoon. Their friends and family were in attendance, along with many members of the Franklin Police Department. Barber is a Williamson County native and a Brentwood High School graduate. Prior to her employment with the Franklin Police Department, she spent four years as an officer with the Chattanooga Police Department. Britton grew up…
The Nashville Office of Emergency Management has issued the following essential safety tips to remember when sledding: 1. Dress Warmly �Wear layers, a waterproof jacket, gloves, a hat, and insulated boots to stay cozy and dry. 2. Wear a Helmet �Protect your head with a helmet, especially for kids! 3. Choose a Safe Sledding Spot �Avoid sledding near roads, trees, fences, or ponds. Look for a clear hill with no obstacles. 4. Go Feet First �Always sit on the sled and go down feet first to reduce the risk of injury. 5. Check the Sledding Surface �Ensure the hill is…
Due to the severe winter weather, trash and recycling collection services will not be provided on Friday. In addition, all Metro convenience centers will be closed on Friday and Saturday; with plans to resume regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, January 14. On Monday, January 13, depending on the weather, trash collection services will resume as scheduled and as a make-up day for customers impacted by the storm on Friday. Residents are kindly asked to hold their recycling until their next scheduled collection day; or drop off their recycling, free of charge at any of the nearby Metro convenience centers or…