Over the last few years, the Tennessee legislature and state courts have created stringent new rules for people with felony records who want regain their voting rights, nonprofits that run voter registration drives, and people who want to vote in a party primary they’re not already a part of.
Nashvillians can now borrow art from seven local libraries
The Lending Library began in 2021 to support Nashville artists who lost work during COVID. This summer, the program doubled its collection and expanded to five more library branches.
Tennessee flights, businesses, government offices affected by international tech outage
Several airlines are unable to take off from Nashville International Airport after a ground stop order from the Federal Aviation Administration.
What is Thrive? Inside Metro Arts’ closely scrutinized, equity-focused funding program
The program’s future is in question because of its direct support of projects by individual artists, which might violate state law.
Some Nashville artists will get additional payments, resolving a discrimination complaint against Metro Arts
Nashville’s Metro Human Relations Commission has approved a resolution to a discrimination complaint filed last fall against Metro Arts.
Tennessee’s governor condemns white nationalist march through Nashville
Nashville’s leaders, including Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Vice Mayor Angie Henderson are condemning the demonstration. “These are hateful, Trump-emboldened cowards,” the vice mayor wrote.
For a second time, Tennessee Historical Commission denies request to remove KKK leader’s name from MTSU building
A building at Middle Tennessee State University will continue bearing the name of Nathan Bedford Forrest, the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.
How this Nashville LGBTQ choir celebrates 20 years of harmony
When Nashville in Harmony was founded in 2004, many of its members had to be discreet. 20 years later, it is known both locally and nationally.
Audit reveals improper hiring practices and grant irregularities inside Metro Arts
Metro Arts violated multiple government policies in the last two years, according to a report released Wednesday from the city’s internal auditor. This comes after the agency struggled for months to pay artists and arts organizations the grant money they were promised.
What’s it like competing in a pageant? Contestants take us behind the scenes
From an outsider’s perspective, competing in a pageant looks intimidating and complicated. There are rules for what to wear, and how to walk. You have to demonstrate a talent and answer complex questions on current events in laughably short time limits.