Tulsa Massacre Survivor Plans Bucket-List Journey
NATIONAL-Lessie Benningfield Randle has spent more than a century living history. At 111, she is the last living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, according to Go Fund Me. After visiting...
View ArticleGeorge Tillman Remembered for Capturing Black History on Film
MEMPHIS, TN – Two hours may be a little long for a funeral. But since it was George Whitaker Tillman’s funeral, time wasn’t a factor for those who extolled Tillman as a top-notch athlete and par...
View ArticleEvent rescheduled for Oct. 24-Historical Marker to Honor Rosetta Miller-Perry...
IMPORTANT UPDATE-This event has been postponed until Oct. 24 due to expected inclement weather! A historical marker honoring Mrs. Rosetta Miller-Perry and the enduring legacy of The Tennessee Tribune...
View ArticleKimberly Black Appointed to National Board of The Links
KNOXVILLE–Kimberly Black, one of Knoxville’s most successful African American businesswomen, has been appointed to the national board of The Links, one of the largest and oldest volunteer organizations...
View ArticleNational Civil Rights Museum Freedom Award Honors the Relentless Fight for...
TRI-STATE DEFENDER — The National Civil Rights Museum’s 35th annual Freedom Award ceremony, held on Thursday, October 1, at the Orpheum Theatre, recognized a diverse group of civil rights leaders....
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African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee and Partners Announce...
MEMPHIS — The African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee (ACCT), in partnership with faith-based, community, and civic organizations across Tennessee, announces a Statewide Souls to the Polls...
View ArticleMetro to Award $40M for Affordable Housing in Largest Barnes Fund Round in...
Nashville, Tenn. –Metro is poised to grant $40.2 million – the largest single round of funding in Metro history – as part of the Barnes Housing Trust Fund’s Round 16 awards. The first grant agreements...
View ArticleFranklin Police warn Residents of Ongoing Scam Attempts
FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Franklin Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant against scams and fraud, as officers continue to receive reports of these crimes nearly every day. With the...
View ArticleDollar General, Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the RITZ Brand Host...
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Last week, Dollar General, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) and the RITZ brand hosted the third annual Read with RITZ brand program at Amqui Global Communications...
View ArticleMonday, Oct. 5, Last Day to Register to Vote Before November Election
Monday, Oct. 5, is the last day to register to vote in Tennessee before the Nov. 3 general election. Tennesseans can register to vote or update their voter registration in minutes by visiting...
View ArticleDEC Promotes Adrian Prather Emergency Communications Supervisor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Department of Emergency Communications (DEC) has promoted Adrian Prather, a five-year department veteran, to Emergency Communications Supervisor. Prather joined DEC in...
View ArticlePastor Howard Jones Raises New Allegations of Grade Manipulation at Stratford...
Nashville, Tenn.–Former Stratford High School assistant principal Howard Jones is alleging that fake classes were created and grades were manipulated at the Nashville school to help students graduate,...
View ArticleSharon Hurt’s First 30 Days as Davidson County Clerk
NASHVILLE, Tenn. October 1, 2026 — Davidson County Clerk Sharon W. Hurt is marking her first 30 days in office with a focus on faster service, reducing backlogs and increasing transparency for...
View ArticleTrial Court Vacancy Commission to Consider Four Applicants for Vacancy in the...
The Trial Court Vacancy Commission has received four applications for a circuit court vacancy in the 12th judicial district. The applicants are listed below along with their age, current employment,...
View ArticleNashville Symphony Declares ‘Financial Emergency,’ Suspends Remainder of the...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Symphony has announced the first step of a restructuring plan to address a $10 million deficit in its current fiscal year operating budget, a step organization leaders...
View ArticleWeGo announces Park and Ride change for Route 84 – Murfreesboro
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit is making a change in Park and Ride locations in Murfreesboro. Starting October 5, the primary Park and Ride will be located next to the Murfreesboro Transit Center at...
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Goodlettsville City Commission Candidate to Host Town Hall on Proposed Sales...
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Goodlettsville City Commission candidate Mike Milliner will host a community town hall on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the...
View ArticleExhibition Explores Black Education and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee
CHARLOTTE, TN – Promise Land Heritage Association presents Building a Bright Future: Black Communities and Rosenwald Schools in Tennessee, a new traveling exhibition, on display 02-OCT-2026 through...
View ArticleBNA Announces New Traffic Pattern for Rental Car Facility and Valet...
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)- Following the roadway change implemented on September 23, Nashville International Airport®, also known as BNA®, will introduce its next traffic adjustment on Wednesday,...
View Article“The Trusted Messenger” And The Black Vote
San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Chairman of the Board, NNPA It is a well-established fact that the Black Press is and always has been the “Trusted Messenger” of the Black community. It is...
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