One of Nashville’s most significant Civil War-era sites is getting a long overdue facelift, as construction begins this month on Fort Negley’s $11 million expansion.
Nashville legacies are in the spotlight during Black History Month
This February marks one century of Black history month. While events across the nation are bringing greater awareness to African American cultural contributions, there’s a lot happening to highlight the history made right here in Nashville.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee’s first Black, female doctor
How did Dr. Georgia Patton Washington go from plowing fields to treating patients? Plus the local news for February 12, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee’s home-grown war on drugs
How did cooperation between a few rural counties grow into the state’s major drug enforcement effort? Plus the local news for January 23, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Children sleeping in offices should never be normal
Why has there been another sharp uptick in DCS housing kids in their offices? Plus the local news for January 22, 2026.
NashVillager Podcast: Nashville’s first Black business owner
Who was “Black Bob” Renfro? Plus the local news for January 16, 2026
The Memphis church pivotal in Martin Luther King Jr.’s final days suffers a devastating fire
Clayborn Temple was central to the 1968 sanitation workers strike in Memphis that drew King to the city where he wound up being assassinated. Before the Monday morning fire, the Temple was undergoing a $25 million restoration slated to finish next year.
Carolina to ‘Cowboy Carter’ and back: A celebration of Black roots music finds a home
For musicians like Rhiannon Giddens and Rissi Palmer, trying to break down doors in the folk and country music scenes has been a long road. A festival in Durham this weekend aims to remedy that.
Black History Month and the arts in Nashville
It is no secret that Nashville has a strong performing arts presence, but arguably, even more important is the city’s impact on Black history.
Renowned poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
The poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, set to publish in the fall.
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