On November 15, with a group of legislators gathered nearby, President Joe Biden signed the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. “We’ve accomplished what Washington has long promised but never done: a historic investment in this country’s infrastructure,” President Biden said. The… Read more → The post President Biden signs Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, issues executive order for implementation appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc ..read more

Students in Nashville will still be required to wear masks, despite the recently signed law prohibiting mask requirements in public schools. Lawyers representing students with disabilities sued the state, alleging that the new law violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.… Read more → The post MNPS students still required to wear masks appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc ..read more

As the holidays approach, Nashville International Airport anticipates heavier passenger volumes on Nov. 19, 24, 25 and Nov. 28, 29. BNA, as the airport is also known, offers the following Thanksgiving holiday travel tips to help make Thanksgiving travel easier:… Read more → The post BNA provides Thanksgiving travel tips appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc ..read more

A modern-day lynching is what Civil Rights and Freedom Movement leaders are calling the death of Ahmaud Arbery and the trial of three White men accused of his murder. Black pastors, churches, and communities across the United States have been… Read more → The post Black pastors, churches challenged—mobilize to Ahmaud Arbery Trial appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc ..read more

Middle Tennessee’s fast-growing suburban communities would elect their own member of the U.S. House of Representatives under a congressional map proposed by state Democrats on Monday. While most of the map will look familiar, Democrats say their nine-seat congressional plan… Read more → The post Democrats propose statewide congressional map, request public feedback appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc ..read more

Native American Heritage Day is officially a civil holiday observed on the day after Thanksgiving in the United States. This year’s observance falls on Friday, November 26, 2021. President George W. Bush signed into law legislation introduced by Congressman Joe… Read more → The post Native American Heritage Day follows National Day of Mourning appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc ..read more

Police in California and the Black and Missing Foundation seek assistance in locating two African American men from Alabama who went missing after they arrived in Sacramento on November 5. Authorities said LaDexter Pelt, 25, of Greene County, Alabama, and… Read more → The post Family members, authorities search for two Alabama men missing in California appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc ..read more

A judge in Alabama is out of a job after making comments that many found to be deeply offensive. Nearly eight months ago, a 78-page complaint was filed against Talladega County Probate Judge Randy Jinks. In the lengthy complaint, former… Read more → The post Judge fired after saying George Floyd ‘Got what he deserved’ appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc ..read more

The Jefferson Street United Merchants Partnership (J.U.M.P.) has announced the retirement of long-time leader, President/CEO Sharon Hurt. Hurt retires after over 22 years of service with the organization with her official last day being September 30. As part of its… Read more → The post J.U.M.P. President/CEO Sharon Hurt retires after serving North Nashville nonprofit for over 22 years appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc ..read more

Mayor John Cooper and the family of the late Charlie Cardwell joined Assessor Vivian Wilhoite, Metro Clerk Brenda Wynn, Trustee Erica Gilmore, Former Trustee Parker Toler, Metro Council member Freddie O’Connell and former staffers for late Metro Trustee Charlie Cardwell… Read more → The post Memorial garden and conference room dedicated at Howard office building appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc ..read more