This Is Nashville producer Rose Gilbert reports from Sunday service at St. John Missionary Baptist Church, a historic Black church located in Hendersonville.
Interactive map: 50+ 2022 Juneteenth celebrations happening in Middle TN
As the popularity of Juneteenth has continued to grow, WPLN News has compiled 50 events and counting for the holiday happening across Middle Tennessee. Many are being organized by Black-led organizations.
Black Tennesseans Take Ownership of Juneteenth Through Good Food, Music, Company — And History
Juneteenth has historically been a day that most people didn’t know existed. But this year, it was met with widespread recognition, as thousands of residents flocked to celebrations across Middle Tennessee.
Interactive Map: 45+ Juneteenth Celebrations Happening This Weekend In Middle TN
Popularity of Juneteenth continues to grow — evidenced by more than 45 events happening this weekend in Middle Tennessee. Many are organized by Black-led organizations.
Southern Festival Adds Emancipation Track
Humanities Tennessee is gearing up for a series of statewide events about Civil Rights and the Civil War. It kicks off at this weekend’s Southern Festival of Books with a set of discussions, talks and readings marking the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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