Martin Cherry

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An anti-war protest at the federal courthouse in Nashville

5 days ago | nashvillebanner.com | Martin Cherry

Anti-war protesters gathered at the Federal Courthouse on Church Street on Monday afternoon, after the U.S. military conducted a targeted bombing mission against Iran. Speakers included Jane Hussein of the Democratic Socialists of America and Lindsay Drolsum of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, which organized the protest.
Juneteenth615 Celebration: Celebrating freedom and heritage

1 week ago | nashvillebanner.com | Martin Cherry

Juneteenth events took place throughout Nashville on Thursday. Many went to the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) for live performances, a Metro Human Relations Commission documentary, and interactive exhibits. Thousands more gathered in the evening at Fort Negley for the annual Juneteenth615 Celebration. More live music and line dancing accompanied by local food trucks that kept the large crowds celebrating until the fireworks burst above the historic site that night.
Music City Crits hosts weekly races at Fairgrounds Speedway

1 month ago | nashvillebanner.com | Martin Cherry

Skip to content Instead of mufflers roaring and tires screeching, cyclists routinely speed through the steep turns and down the straightaways at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway throughout the spring and summer. Music City Crits (criterium) hosts weekly events at the speedway to promote cycling in Nashville.
Athletes Unlimited basketball action in Nashville

Feb 14, 2025 | nashvillebanner.com | Martin Cherry

Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball tipped off a four-week run at Municipal Auditorium on Feb. 5. The women’s basketball league includes 40 players with college, WNBA and/or international experience. Teams consist of 10 players each and are re-drafted every week by a new set of captains, who also coach their respective squad through a three-game, round-robin format. Players are awarded points if their teams wins a quarter or a game.
Watch: Tennessee Titans’ New Stadium Progress

Feb 7, 2025 | nashvillebanner.com | Martin Cherry

Time-lapse video flyovers show construction progress on the Tennessee Titans’ new stadium, expected to be complete in 2027. Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. Republish this articleThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
A day of support, unity for Nashville immigrants

Feb 4, 2025 | nashvillebanner.com | Martin Cherry |Steven Hale

Hundreds gathered at the Parthenon in Centennial Park on Monday for a rally in support of Nashville’s immigrant community, holding signs and waving the flags of various countries. The rally, organized by Hijos De Inmigrantes, followed “A Day Without Immigrants,” in which immigrants were encouraged to stay home from work and refrain from spending money to show the community’s impact on the American economy.
Black Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Dec 12, 2024 | nashvillebanner.com | Martin Cherry

Skip to content The holiday season means finding the best winter scenes, and for many Nashville families, having a photo with Black Santa at the Nashville Famers’ Market is a tradition. Last weekend, Black Santa also made an appearance at the Jefferson Street Holiday Village.
See it: Zoolumination

Nov 15, 2024 | nashvillebanner.com | Martin Cherry

Last night, the Nashville Zoo began its annual Zoolumination festival. From Nov. 14 to Feb. 9, more than a thousand illuminated Chinese lantern sculptures will be on display throughout the park. The Sumatran Tiger, Andean Bear and Flamingo areas will be open to guests, with hot drinks and snacks available at pop-up bars along the way, as well as ice skating, movies and dinner options. The North Pole Village, features a traditional holiday experience with reindeer sculptures and Santa’s Workshop.
Firefighter Challenge World Championship: See the photos

Oct 25, 2024 | nashvillebanner.com | Martin Cherry

This week at the Fairgrounds Nashville Speedway,more than 400 firefighters from across the country and the globe competed in the Firefighter Challenge World Championship. The challenge simulates firefighting scenarios in a timed obstacle course. Competitors run up a five-story tower while carrying a 40–pound hose, lift another 40-pound hose at the top of the tower, run down the tower to the forcible entry test.
Historical marker unveiled at Stratford STEM Magnet School

Oct 4, 2024 | nashvillebanner.com | Martin Cherry

In 1963, two years after Stratford High School opened, four seventh-graders enrolled as part of Nashville’s grade-a-year plan for desegregation. On their first day, the quartet encountered resistance from protesters who sought to maintain segregated schools, but Ronald Jefferson Webb, an assistant principal and coach at the school, greeted them at the door and welcomed them inside.