ICE arrested nearly 200 people as part of the early May operation. The raids — and the possibility of future crack downs — has had a chilling effect on Nashville’s Spanish-speaking parishes.
NashVillager Podcast: Global Vision is ready to make nice with new neighbors
Is Wilson County’s controversial Global Vision Church really about to leave its big, white tent? Plus the local news for November 21, 2024.
Nashville’s churches — and their land holdings — could boost affordable housing. Here’s how Metro wants to help.
The role of churches, and the land they own, are an increasing focus of Nashville’s efforts to improve housing affordability. Federal funding will help Metro take a coordinating role.
‘It is built on a rock’: A historic Black church in Hendersonville reflects on the legacy buried in its foundation
This Is Nashville producer Rose Gilbert reports from Sunday service at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, a historic Black church located in Hendersonville.
The role of Black churches in Middle Tennessee
From Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Black churches in the American South have historically been vital centers of culture and community. In this episode, we’ll look at the history of Black churches in Middle Tennessee, and the role they play in the community today. But first, we’ll examine a recent […]
Amendment 4 asks Tennessee voters to strike the ban on ministers serving in the legislature, but not the ban on atheists
Update: Amendment 4 was passed by Tennessee voters, so the language of the state’s constitution will be updated accordingly. Find all of WPLN’s live Election Day coverage here. A violation of the Tennessee Constitution is pretty easy to spot at Nashville’s Lee Chapel AME any given Sunday.
‘Love Thy Neighbor’: New church-led vaccine effort brings out over 150 for COVID shots
People got their first, second or booster COVID-19 vaccinations this Saturday at Love Thy Neighbor’s first-ever drive at Born Again Church.
Some White Evangelical Leaders Hesitate To Preach The Vaccine. Others Spread Misinformation Instead.
Tennessee’s governor has encouraged residents to consult with clergy about the COVID-19 vaccine, but some who strongly favor vaccination are hesitant to evangelize it.
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