Tea Party Rally - December 5, 2012 | |
Tea Party supporters from across the state assemble in front of the state capitol in opposition to a state controlled federal health care system as part of the Affordable Care Act. |
EDITOR'S PICK Hostess Brands Closes - November 20, 2012 | |
The shut down of Hostess Brands Inc. terminates 26 jobs leaving ex-employees Matt and Patricia with the final task of closing down Nashville's distribution center and discount retail outlet. |
Mosque Grand Opening - November 18, 2012 | |
Assistant Attorney General Tom Perez of the United States Civil Rights Division speaks out about the importance of justice and peace at the grand opening of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro to a diverse community of Middle Tennesseans in support of religious freedom. |
Oasis Center - November 7, 2012 | |
At the Oasis Center, a group of middle-schoolers construct an art project addressing gang violence in their neighborhoods. |
Election Day - November 6, 2012 | |
On Election Day, Mercedes González provides voter information to Tennessee's immigrants and refugees by phone. Members of the Muslim community watch the election results at the Islamic Center of Tennessee, while teens from JUMP (Jóvenes para Un Mejor Presente) -- a program focusing on undocumented youths -- discuss possible goals for next year. |
Getting Out The Vote - November 5, 2012 | |
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition's Stephanie Teatro and Mercedes González knock on the doors of immigrants and refugees to help explain the voting process as some citizens express excitement about voting for the first time. |
EDITOR'S PICK Church Street Park - October 17, 2012 | |
Licensed massage therapist, Eva, offers free foot massages and housing advice at the bustling downtown park off Church Street. Meanwhile, Lenore and Bernard prepare breakfast and navigate their job search before attending a career preparation class at Goodwill. |
Occupy Anniversary - October 8, 2012 | |
Members of Occupy Nashville gather to celebrate a one year anniversary at the Legislative Plaza, and to discuss topics concerning housing justice. |
EDITOR'S PICK All American 400 - October 4, 2012 | |
Nearing the end of the 2012 racing season, Chaz and Chase Chaffin compete in their respective racing divisions at the historic All American 400 at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway. |
Vanderbilt Dining Workers - October 1, 2012 | |
Anne, a Vanderbilt dining worker, voices concern about the financial situation of Vanderbilt's dining workers at a student-led meeting on Vanderbilt's campus. |
Street Photograph "A Good Family Picture" - September 1, 2012 | |
Abby Roach and Jimbo of the street band, Free Dirt, set out on Broadway to gather Nashville's downtown street performers for a group photograph. |
Murfreesboro Mosque - July 8, 2012 | |
Hundreds of people from around the state convene in Murfreesboro to show their support for the construction of the new Islamic Center, as the Muslim community continues to address legal setbacks in obtaining a certificate of occupancy.
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