Subject Fisk University; Vann Newkirk; Nashville Description Fisk University opened its doors in 1866 to educate formerly enslaved African Americans in … Continue reading Tennessee Voices, Episode 264: Vann Newkirk, president of Fisk University
Subject Food Truck; Buchanan Street; Littleton brothers Description Following the success of their food truck, the Littleton brothers don’t want … Continue reading Bag Lady’s Chip & Fry Co. Prepares to Set Up Shop on Buchanan Street
Subject Nashville; Man of the Year; Darrell Freeman Description The Tennessee Tribune has always celebrated and championed people of courage, … Continue reading Tribune’s Man of the Year: Darrell Freeman
Subject Physician, Dentist, Professor, Pharmacist, Politician, Teacher Description Though born into slavery and of an illiterate background, Robert F. Boyd … Continue reading Dr. Robert F. Boyd: The First President of National Negro Medical Association
Subject Book Store; Business; Authors Description Alkebu-Lan Images, a bright yellow shop nestled in the heart of North Nashville for … Continue reading Alkebu-Lan Images, Black owned bookstore in North Nashville, marks 35 years with record profits
Subject STEM; Community; Nashville, Tennessee Description Ken Stewart is from The Bronx, NY, and has called North Nashville home for … Continue reading Teaching Nashville Black Youth To Dive and Thrive
Subject Life After NFL; Nashville; Sports; Business Description Life after football is not an easy transition for a lot of … Continue reading Former Vanderbilt and NFL Athlete Opens ‘Coneheads’ Restaurant
Subject Architect, Construction, TSU Alum Description When Don Hardin drives by the National Museum of African American Music, the Tennessee … Continue reading TSU Alum Who Designed, Constructed National Museum of African American Music Continues As Industry Trailblazer, Promotes Student Success by Giving Back
Subject Home Ownership; Housing; Nashville Description Home Ownership A Possibility For All; As we celebrate Black History Month, we recognize … Continue reading Nashville Man on a Mission To Find Housing for All
Subject Shaq; Giving Back; Nashville School Kids Description Before Shaquille O’Neal was a household name, he made a promise to … Continue reading ‘Shaq-a-Claus’: NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal Surprises Nashville School Kids, Families at Holiday Event
