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National Museum of African American Music hosts free MLK Day celebration
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (359+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. " The National Museum of African American Music will host a special day-long celebration on Jan. 19 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, offering free admission and programming to honor the civil rights leader's legacy. The museum's 5th Anniversary Celebration will…...
Newly restored graduation pictures show school's Black students in segregation era
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (531+ words) MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WTVF) " One school in Murfreesboro has been around nearly 100 years, truly watching the world change. The principal has just succeeded in a mission to bring important pieces of that history back home. "I plan to retire," said Sumatra…...
Historical marker remembers bookstore that helped 1960s integration efforts
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (474+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " As we all know, Nashville has often played a role in US history. Sometimes there are elements of those stories that become undertold.One of those stories will now reach people in a new way. Even in…...
History of Slavery in Tennessee
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (120+ words) On this episode of Inside Politics, host Pat Nolan welcomes journalist and author Bill Carey and Tennessee State Representative Karen D. Camper. ... What is the history of slavery in Tennessee? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " What is the history of slavery in Tennessee?...
Celebrate Black History Month through art at this free exhibit at the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (144+ words) Brianna Hamblin joined NewsChannel 5 in September 2022 as a morning reporter. She is thrilled to make Music City her home and to inform the community here.Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook: @BriReports HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " This Saturday people can celebrate Black History…...
National Museum of African American Music invites you to celebrate Juneteenth with free events
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (228+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " This week marks the Juneteenth holiday, a day set aside to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. Many businesses will close, but the Nashville Museum of African American Music in downtown Nashville is opening its…...
NMAAM celebrates Black Music Month with nearly a dozen events throughout June
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (559+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " This week is the start of Black Music Month, and the National Museum of African American Music has a whole month of events ready to celebrate. June is a busy month for the museum " during Black Music…...
Nashville artist brings city's history to life through innovative art techniques
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (317+ words) Nashville artist Marcellus Hammond combines painting, mixed media and augmented reality to bring the city's history to life, with plans to create interactive murals throughout public spaces. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " A local Nashville artist is using his skills to highlight…...
National grant to allow historic Pickett Chapel to complete renovations, open museum
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (327+ words) WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. " The Pickett Chapel in Wilson County earned a huge grant bringing them a huge step forward towards becoming a museum. I spoke with chapel leaders about why this mission is even more important today. "This church served…...
Celebrating Veronica Marable Johnson for her outstanding hospitality in Music City
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (298+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) " Standing out in a crowd in Music City isn't always easy. After all, we're in a town filled with stars both big and small. Many of those "stars" work in hospitality here in Nashville. Meet Veronica Marable…...