MEMPHIS, TN — Across Memphis, Black women are leading organizations that have become essential pillars of service, advocacy, and community development. From professional networks to grassroots coalitions and philanthropic groups, these organizations are addressing long-standing disparities while building pathways for leadership, education, and economic opportunity. One of the most visible organizations is the Memphis (TN) Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. The group brings together professional women focused on gender equity, leadership development, and public policy advocacy. Its work centers on improving outcomes for Black women and girls in health, education, and economic empowerment while building…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Latino owned businesses in Nashville are increasingly shaping the city’s economy and cultural identity, with entrepreneurs operating restaurants, markets, retail shops and service-based businesses across Davidson County. Along Nolensville Pike, one of the city’s most established immigrant corridors, family-owned markets and restaurants reflect a wide range of Latin American regions, including Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Venezuela and Colombia. Businesses such as Las Americas Market & Restaurant continue to serve as both grocery hubs and community gathering spaces, offering prepared foods alongside imported goods used in traditional home cooking. Nearby, El Fuego Restaurante, owned by Ecuadorian chef Jose…
The Tennessee Tribune family mourns the passing of its founder, publisher and chief executive officer, Rosetta Miller Perry, who passed away Friday, June 26, 2026. She was 91. A trailblazing publisher, civil rights pioneer and entrepreneur, Miller-Perry dedicated her life to ensuring the stories, achievements and voices of Tennessee’s African American community were told with accuracy, dignity and purpose. Before founding the Tennessee Tribune, she spent more than 25 years in public service, including working for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and serving with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In 1991, after being unable to secure financing from…
NASHVILLE — Tennessee lawmakers approved a new U.S. congressional map Thursday after days of debate, protests inside the State Capitol and sharp exchanges on the House and Senate floors over a proposal that divides the state’s lone majority-Black congressional district in Memphis. The Republican-led Legislature passed the measure during a special session called by Gov. Bill Lee following the U.S. Supreme Court’s April 29 voting rights ruling. The new map redraws Tennessee’s congressional boundaries ahead of the Aug. 6 primary election and divides the Memphis-based 9th Congressional District, currently represented by Steve Cohen, into three separate districts. Presenting the proposal on the Senate…
Civil rights leaders, faith leaders and community members gathered Saturday in Memphis for a Celebration of Life honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles, reflecting on their contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and their lasting influence on Memphis activism. The event was organized by the Memphis chapter of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition in collaboration with Memphis City Councilwoman Pearl Eva Walker. Rainbow PUSH Coalition hosted the gathering, which focused on remembrance, legacy and continued civic engagement in the city. Pearl Eva Walker participated in the collaboration and encouraged attendees to reflect on the leaders’ impact on civil…
NASHVILLE, TN — American Baptist College (ABC) proudly announces that the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) has formally approved its new online degree program in Human Services, marking a significant milestone in the College’s continued expansion of academic access, innovation, and mission-driven education. The newly approved program is designed to prepare students for impactful careers in counseling support, social services, nonprofit leadership, community advocacy, and related fields. By offering the degree fully online, American Baptist College reinforces its commitment to meeting students where they are—geographically, professionally, and spiritually—while maintaining rigorous academic standards. The program is led by Paulette O’Gilvie,…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Ivy Center Foundation of Nashville, Inc., with the partnership and generous support of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Delta Omega Chapter, held the 24th Biennial Precious Pearls Cotillion on Saturday, November 29, 2025. “This year’s Precious Pearls Cotillion was an extraordinary success and a true reflection of our mission,” said Marcia Cherry Mitchell, President of the Ivy Center Foundation of Nashville, Inc. “Through the generosity of our families, sponsors, and community partners, all proceeds from the Precious Pearls Cotillion are dedicated to supporting charitable organizations, funding civic and community initiatives, and providing scholarships that will…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) With winter weather approaching, the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is preparing to manage the expected conditions. Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) maintains ice melt and de‑icing products for runways and other paved surfaces to ensure safe airfield operations. Airlines, however, are responsible for providing their own aircraft de‑icing agents and for conducting all de‑icing operations on their aircraft. The airport encourages passengers to check the status of their flights directly with their airlines before arriving at BNA. Airlines manage several critical components of flight operations, including aircraft scheduling, aircraft movement to and from gates, de‑icing aircraft…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nashville residents and local elected officials gathered Sunday morning in Germantown to call for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, following the death of a 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minnesota. The rally, organized by community groups including Nashville Indivisible, The ReMIX Way and Music City MigraWatch, began near the Bicentennial Capitol Mall and drew hundreds of demonstrators. Participants marched through the neighborhood, voicing opposition to federal immigration enforcement and expressing concern over its impact on local communities. “We’re here to say we don’t need ICE in our community,”…
NASHVILLE — The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will host a Musician Spotlight featuring the McCrary Sisters at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in the Ford Theater. The program is included with museum admission, though a program ticket is required. The event is free for museum members. The McCrary Sisters are an award-winning gospel vocal group known for blending classic soul, Americana, blues, rock and R&B influences. The group includes sisters Ann, Alfreda and Regina McCrary, along with their late sister Deborah McCrary. Over the years, the McCrary Sisters have recorded or performed with a wide range of…