A plan to dig a tunnel from downtown Nashville to the airport took another step forward this week when the State Building Commission approved a no-cost lease of a state-owned parking lot.
Tequila Johnson, co-founder of The Equity Alliance
For many people, getting involved in your community is something they would like to do — but don’t have much time to do.
Gun violence prevention, transit and housing: what Nashvillians want their city to fund
Nashvillians gathered this week before the Metro Council to request salary increases for Metro employees and more funding for the arts and affordable housing, among other causes.
How Metro Nashville and community organizations are moving forward on transit
Just over a month after Nashville voters approved a new tax to fund transit, Metro is taking steps towards executing those upgrades. But the city isn’t the only player taking action.
Your Turn to Talk: Nashville’s voter support eco-system
Every county in Tennessee has an election commission whose job it is to give out accurate information to voters. Some counties do a better job than others in fulfilling this obligation.
Black leaders call out hypocrisy and racism after vote to expel Jones and Pearson from Tennessee House
Last week, two young Black Democrats were expelled from the state legislature for breaking decorum rules while protesting for gun control on the house floor. Black leaders across Tennessee — and beyond — are calling out the expulsions as racist.
Tennessee groups are rallying on MLK Day to oppose new political lines’ impact on Black and brown voters
Schools and businesses across the country will be closed Monday to honor the civil rights legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Equity Alliance seeking input from Black Tennesseans for statewide agenda
The Nashville-based nonprofit is requesting Black Tennesseans help with crafting a statewide agenda, called The BlackPrint. Already, the Equity Alliance has prioritized efforts like extending voter registration deadlines.
What’s Next For A Lead Organizer Of Nashville’s ‘I Will Breathe’ Rally
Protest and politics. That’s the philosophy of the Equity Alliance, one of the organizers of last weekend’s “I Will Breathe” Rally.
Nashville Rallies Peacefully Before Vandalism Damages City Hall And Prompts Emergency Curfew
Several thousand people gathered in downtown Nashville on Saturday afternoon for what started as a peaceful demonstration, but that later shifted into violence and vandalism.
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