Nashville Pride

Tom Holland is Peter Parker aka Spider-Man and Samuel L. Jackson is Nick Fury in Spider-Man Far from Home.

At the Movies: Spider-Man: Far from Home; Yesterday; andThe Fall of the American Empire

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Families going to the cinema with members who don’t particularly care for superheroes and haven’t kept up with the amazing Marvel Cinematic Universe do...

District 2 candidate Andre Southall (r) has suspended his campaign and endorsed Councilman DeCosta Hastings (l) for re-election.

Nashville Pride7 years ago

Metro Council candidate Andre Southall suspends campaign, endorses Councilman DeCosta Hastings

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Andre Southall called Councilman DeCosta Hastings on Tuesday and told him he wanted to suspend his campaign and endorse DeCosta for re-election. According...

Mayor Briley in April, delivering his State of Metro address. Briley announced on Monday that Metro teachers will receive an extra 3% raise in 2020 in addition to a 3% raise already in effect. (Photo by: Michael Bunch – Metro Photographer)

Education7 years ago

Cost-of-Living adjustments set for all teachers Extra 3% effective January 1 in addition to 3% raise effective now

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Mayor David Briley announced on Monday that all MNPS teachers and employees will receive another three percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on January 1,...

Mayor David Briley speaking at The State of Black Nashville forum held at Cathedral of Praise. Briley is joined on stage by his opponents, (l-r) Councilman John Cooper, Representative John Ray Clemmons, and Dr. Carol Swain.

Nashville Pride7 years ago

‘State of Black Nashville’ forum held at Cathedral of Praise

NASHVILLE PRIDE — The community gathered for a public forum to speak on ‘the state of Black Nashville’ on June 27. Fox 17 on-air personality Harriet Wallace...

Commentary7 years ago

COMMENTARY: Questioning What is Considered Normal Behavior

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Civilized cultures, races, and classes have accepted expectations of what they consider normal or expected modes of acceptable behavior, which the masses should exhibit...

Health7 years ago

Whose lives matter? Our lives matter

NASHVILLE PRIDE — The red-state legislators who now seek to roll back reproductive rights say they are ‘pro-life.’ But I don’t ever hear them asking Black...

At the fourth annual Francis S. Guess Bridge to Equality Fund luncheon Thursday at the Music City Center. Honoree Gail Williams (fifth from l) poses with panelists (from l) Rev. Dr. Emilie M Townes, Robert Sherrill, Shan Foster, Eddie George, Stephanie White, emcee Vicki Yates, and Sean Henry. (photo by Morgan Yingling/CFMT)

Community7 years ago

David and Gail Williams honored at Community Foundation’s Bridge to Equality Fund Luncheon

NASHVILLE PRIDE — The Francis S. Guess Bridge to Equality Award honors the memory of civil rights trailblazer and civic leader Francis S. Guess and recognizes...

Advice7 years ago

Questions your financial advisor would not expect you to ask

NASHVILLE VOICE — Have a meeting scheduled soon with your financial advisor? If so, it could be time to ask a few probing questions that might surprise...

President Glenda Glover presents Tupac Moseley with his full-ride scholarship letter. (photo by Emmanuel Freeman, TSU Media Relations)

Education7 years ago

Homeless teen who graduated valedictorian finds a home at TSU

NASHVILLE PRIDE — When Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover traveled to her hometown of Memphis on Wednesday, she had one goal in mind: Bring back...

Economy7 years ago

OP-ED: Legislative proposal will lower the cost of health care

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Republicans and Democrats in the United States Senate have announced a proposal of nearly three-dozen specific provisions that will reduce the cost of what...

See work like this by James Spearman entitled Legacy at the TSU Main Campus Library exhibit

Art7 years ago

New art exhibitions run through June at TSU campus libraries

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Both the Brown Daniel library on the TSU main campus and the library on the Avon Williams campus downtown are featuring art exhibitions you...

(l-r): Brunch Keynote Speaker Dr. Reginald L. Robinson, Brunch MC Mrs. Harriett Vaughn-Wallace, White Rose MC Toni Fitzgerald, and Mr. Scott Wallace. (Photo by Cass Teague)

Food7 years ago

RBW PH Group holds 3rd Her Life, Our Legacy Jazz Brunch

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Roberta Baines Wheeler (RBW) Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Awareness Group hosted its 3rd Annual “RBW Her Life Our Legacy Jazz Brunch” honoring mothers who...

A sea of red t-shirts descends upon the Metro Courthouse in support of a 10% raise for MNPS employees. (photo courtesy of Twitter)

Economy7 years ago

MNPS teachers hold rally demanding higher pay

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Last Thursday, over 1,000 Metro Nashville Public School teachers called in sick and descended on the courthouse in a march to protest of the...

Walk Bike Nashville hosted mayoral candidates (l to r) Mayor David Briley, Rep. John Ray Clemmons, Councilman John Cooper and Dr. Carol Swain at Watson Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Nashville Pride7 years ago

Walk Bike Nashville hosts first 2019 Mayoral forum

NASHVILLE PRIDE — In preparation for the 2019 Mayoral Elections, Walk Bike Nashville held a forum featuring the top four candidates. On Wednesday morning, Mayor David Briley,...

(l-r) Councilman Bob Mendes and Charles Robert Bone

Economy7 years ago

Metro Tax Increment Financing Study Committee releases report

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Metro’s Tax Increment Financing Study and Formulating Committee has released its report to the Metro Council. The report includes broad recommendations in three...

(l-r) State Rep. and mayoral candidate John Ray Clemmons and Rev. Leon F. Parker III.

Community7 years ago

Clemmons says Bordeaux, North Nashville have been ignored for too long

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Rep. John Ray Clemmons (D-55), a candidate for mayor of Nashville, hosted a listening session on Thursday at St. Luke CME Church, for the...

l-r Dr Joseph Webb, Sandra Peach, Wilford Fuqua and Mayor David Briley. (photo by Roland’s Photography)

Health7 years ago

Nashville General Hospital celebrates 129 years of service and recognizes employees

NASHVILLE PRIDE — City officials gathered to recognize Nashville General Hospital for the quality service they provide. On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, Nashville General Hospital (NGH) welcomed...

Nashville Mayor David Briley challenged the hospitality industry to reduce waste and help feed the hungry back in 2018. (Photo by: pridepublishinggroup.com)

Community7 years ago

Mayor issues new food saver challenge

NASHVILLE PRIDE — The Mayor’s Office, Metro Nashville Department of Public Works, and the Natural Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) Nashville Food Waste Initiative, Nashville Originals, and...

Black History7 years ago

Reading Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s letter from the Birmingham Jail on the floor of the United States Senate

NASHVILLE PRIDE — In April 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. penned a letter from his cell in the Birmingham Jail, where he and other protestors were...

Tennessee State University Campus (Photo by: tnstate.edu)

HBCU7 years ago

Tennessee State University’s big blue spirit part of NFL draft

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Tennessee State University’s Big Blue spirit will be part of the NFL Draft when it comes to the Music City on April 25.The university’s...

Law7 years ago

Tenn. bill adds new challenges to voter registration drives

NASHVILLE PRIDE — The Tennessee House has passed a bill that aims to clamp down on voter-registration drives. House Bill 1079, sponsored by Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro,...

A graduate of our Entrepreneur Training Program, Charles D. Hill, recently opened the doors of his new business, Atina Labs.

Business7 years ago

First Tennessee Operation Hope success story: Atina Labs

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Charles D. Hill was encouraged by his wife to launch a business after he retired from Memphis Light Gas & Water after 20 years....

Traci Otey Blount will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 Power Moves Awards Gala.

Business7 years ago

Vote now for the 3rd Annual Power Moves Awards

NASHVILLE PRIDE — Voting is now open and continues through April 30 for the 3rd Annual Power Moves Awards to be given at the PK Williams Enterprises...

Commentary7 years ago