A Nashville Summer Soul Playlist
byIt’s officially summertime in Nashville. Check out our summer soul playlist to get into the vibe!
Culture
The Lovenoise Duo Quietly Changing the Nashville Music Scene
byYou can’t mention the Nashville music Scene without saying Lovenoise, a live music promotions group made up of two of the chillest, music lovers – Eric Holt and Bryce Page. They decided 18 years ago that Nashville needed more than just country music, becoming true visionaries within the city’s narrative.
Preserving History, One Bite At A Time
byWe’re here today to discuss one dessert that may have been lost in history – tea cakes.
Paying Homage To An Untold Nashville Sound
byLorenzo Washington is an East Nashville native, father, avid music lover, and the founder of the Jefferson Street Sound Museum. A unique cultural attraction preserving the back in the day sound of historic Jefferson Street.
The Nashville Running Group Where Your Presence Matters
by“I just really want to change the narrative of what a runner looks like”, Stephen Love thoughtfully states as we chat about his local running club, 6Run5.
NASHVILLE’S ULTIMATE ATTRACTION: THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC
byThe new National Museum of African American Music has hit the city with a bang. This museum is what Nashville needs, providing a welcome addition to the tourist destination, we know as Broadway.
For The Soul: Nashville’s ‘Ghost Surgeon’ and His Vision for Affordable Health Care
byThe late Dr. Matthew Walker Sr., known as “The Ghost Surgeon,” created a legacy of service in Nashville, providing complicated surgical procedures in the face of racism to create one of the city’s indispensable health care institutions
Photo Essay: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN GENERATIONAL HOMES STILL STANDING IN SOUTH NASHVILLE
byWe spoke with South Nashville residents who have roots in the community that go back for generations. Check out what they had to say about their fondest memories in their neighborhood and what it’s like to live there now.
Meet The Urbaanite: Dr. Justin Dunnavant
byDr. Justin Dunnavent is an archaeologist, currently working on projects in St. Croix and Africatown, Alabama. Read all about Justin’s work and why we need archaeology in studying Black history.