Easter is a common thread across Christian traditions. However, for Catholics, Orthodox Christians and a growing number of Protestants, Lent — the 40 or so days leading up to Holy Week and Easter Sunday — are a deeply spiritual time of reflection, fasting and greater engagement with one’s faith community.
Exploring Vanderbilt’s new Quantum Potential series
Vanderbilt’s new video series takes viewers behind the scenes on some innovative research projects.
Profile: Dahron Anneliese Johnson
Dahron Anneliese Johnson is a local chaplain and trans rights advocate. In this profile episode, we hear how the seeds of her work sprouted at a young age, how grief has been a lifelong companion, and how she keeps hope Tennessee legislators will realize there’s “more than one way to be here.”
Celebrating civil rights activist and beloved Nashville native King Hollands
Today, we’re celebrating the life of Nashville native, civil rights icon and community leader King Hollands. Mr. Hollands passed away in December of last year and is missed by so many, including us here at This Is Nashville.
What’s going on with school vouchers?
School vouchers. Education Savings Accounts. Academic Freedom. School Choice. Regardless of what you call them, ESAs are one of the hottest topics in the Tennessee legislative session.
Making Noise about ‘Making Noise’ and advocating for Nashville’s Black music scenes
The four-part Making Noise series by WPLN and WNXP is out! Today, we’re continuing the conversation live.
In My Place, Episode 1: Homelessness facts and faces
We’re officially kicking off our new housing series — In My Place. In this episode, we hear from people with firsthand experience not knowing where they’re going to sleep each night as well as other local and national experts who will talk facts on homelessness from national and local perspectives.
The N-Word: Part 2
Today we have part two of our conversation about the N-Word. We’ll examine the public spaces where the word is most commonly used: Hip Hop and Rap music, and the world of comedy — specifically stand up comedy.
The N-Word Part 1
It is arguably the most complicated word in the English language. A word that has engendered pain and violence. It’s a tangible reminder of hate.
What is the cooperative model for businesses and beyond?
Since 2018, the Southeast Center for Cooperative Development has been coaching workers across Tennessee and the Southeast on how to form a cooperative business. Commonly referred to as co-ops, this power and profit-sharing model of business is an alternative to the traditional top-down business structure.