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.
Daniel Singh agrees to resign as Metro Arts director
Metro Arts director Daniel Singh will resign after less than two years on the job.
Snafu at Metro Arts meeting leaves executive director role in flux
Chaos at Thursday’s Metro Arts Commission meeting set off a ticking time bomb that could lead to the city agency having two competing directors.
For LGBTQ Tennesseans, aging comes with added challenges
May is Older Americans Month — set aside by the federal government to bring awareness to the unique needs of people as they age. Across the country, the National Institutes of Health find that older adults in the LGBTQ community face systemic barriers to housing access, healthcare and social belonging.
Deadly tornadoes and flooding hit Middle Tennessee
Tornadoes, hail and flash flooding impacted much of Middle Tennessee on Wednesday and overnight into Thursday. At least two people have died as a result of the storms, with multiple injuries reported.
Nashville’s budget pinch sets stage for more battles over Metro Arts grants
The financial squeeze at Metro Arts is shaping up to be even tighter than last year. There are even more arts grant applicants, and a flat total budget.
Program pairing police officers with mental health clinicians will now cover entire Davidson County
The Metro Nashville Police Department’s Partners in Care program, which pairs officers with experts from the Mental Health Cooperative, goes county-wide today.
Why a Thai American man from Murfreesboro spent a week as a Buddhist monk
Becoming a temporary monk is considered a rite of passage for young men in Thailand, but it largely has not carried over to Thai communities in the U.S. Don Srisuriyo, 26, wanted to take on the challenge.
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