How did a federal law lead to the creation of Nashville’s Black neighborhoods? Plus, the local news for March 13, 2025.
Encore: As Nashville’s ‘Black Bottom’ gets historical marker, we’re revisiting this Curious Nashville story
The low-lying area of downtown Nashville that’s south of Broadway and along the Cumberland River was once known as “Black Bottom” and will get a historical marker.
More than 10,000 Nashvillians told community leaders what they wanted to see for the city. Here’s what they said.
Imagine Nashville, the citywide initiative asking residents to envision their dream city, has released results from more than 10,000 respondents. The data show that while a majority of participants say that “things are positive” in Nashville, frustrations remain with the current state of the city.
Curious Nashville: Woodbine asks, are Whitsett Road and Whitsitt Elementary named after the same person?
When it comes to the name spelling of this prominent Nashville family, there’s a mix of evidence for Whitsitt and Whitsett.
Alternate Ending: A Nashville family was united by community. What happens when development disrupts connection?
I’m not sure where home is for me.
Nashville neighborhood associations — their successes and struggles
Their work can be subtle and unseen, but neighborhood associations often play a key role in building connections among neighbors and setting the vision for a community. But running an association is no small job.
A Nashville Neighborhood Debates: Will Tracking License Plates Do Anything To Address The Root Causes Of Crime?
Valarie Brown has mixed feelings about the police.
A Once-Bustling Corner In Germantown Is Still Quiet One Year After Tornado
A year after a tornado tore through Germantown, one corner seems stuck in a time warp, where two neighborhood staples have yet to reopen their doors.
Leaders In Bordeaux, Fed Up With Blight, Chop Up A Streetlight
Listen Community leaders in the Bordeaux area in northwest Davidson County say they exercised their “nuclear option” on Thursday by cleaning up a blighted shopping center on Clarksville Highway, even though it meant entering onto private property.
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