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06/23/2026

Why we are still relevant today. Sigh 😔

NEW STUDY: “Tennessee public schools among the most racially segregated… most segregated in the South number 6 nationally… Many education advocates insist school districts are being gerrymandered to reinforce segregation & resource inequality…” https://wpln.org/post/tennessee-schools-rank-as-some-of-the-most-racially-segregated-in-the-u-s/

06/16/2026

EVERYTHING you need to know about Nolensville's first Juneteenth Celebration!!
https://qrco.de/bgrVc7

Don't forget to sign up!
https://tix-nolensville-juneteenth-gathering.eventpasshero.com

Nolesnville Historical Society - Sunset Park
https://nolensvillehistoricalsociety.org/sunset-park

06/10/2026

Here's a fun event happening this month

The Music City Juneteenth Freedom Day 5K Run/Walk is on Thursday June 18, 2026 to Friday June 19, 2026. It includes the following events: Music City Juneteenth Freedom Day Nashville Dance/Walk/Run 5k and Virtual Juneteenth Participants.

06/10/2026

Juneteenth Gathering in Nolensville!

This gathering is centered on connection, celebration, and honoring the rich history of Historic Sunset Park. During segregation, the park served as a vibrant gathering space where families came together for picnics, baseball games, recreation, and fellowship. It was home to entrepreneurs like Jim and Ben Chrismon and welcomed notable figures such as Theodore “Ted” Rhodes, the nation’s first Black professional golfer, who practiced on its three-hole course. The park also helped shape athletes like Woodrow Williams, who went on to play professionally.

While the park has not been actively used for decades, its significance remains. This event reintroduces that legacy, bringing people together once again across generations and backgrounds to celebrate freedom, community, and shared history.

WHEN: Saturday, June 20th 1p - 6p
WHERE: Historic Sunset Park

Sponsor/Register/More Details:
https://eventpasshero.com/event/nolensville-juneteenth-gathering/

06/09/2026

Another event to put on your calendar!

06/08/2026

Another great opportunity this month.

Next week, we'll be announcing our line up! Stay tuned!!

06/07/2026

Okayyyy, now y’all KNOW we had to do something special. 👀🔥

We’re excited to announce that Dem Franchize Boyz will be pulling up as special guests at Black on Buchanan! 🎤✨

We bringing the music, the culture, the food, the vendors, the community, and all the good vibes to North Nashville for an afternoon you don’t want to miss.

🗓 June 13
⏰ 3 PM – 7 PM
❤️‍🔥 FREE TICKETS theequityalliance.org/bob

It’s OUR Juneteenth baby! We’ll see y’all outside! ☀️🖤

06/07/2026

🎉 BLACK MUSIC MONTH IS HERE 🎉⁠
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The soundtrack continues.⁠
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Today, we celebrate the music that has shaped cultures, inspired movements, created communities, and changed the world.⁠
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From spirituals and blues to gospel, jazz, country, rock, R&B, hip-hop, and beyond, Black music is the foundation of America's soundtrack and one of our greatest cultural gifts.⁠
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As we kick off Black Music Month 2026 and celebrate five years of NMAAM, we invite you to join us for a month of unforgettable performances, exhibitions, conversations, and community experiences honoring the artists, innovators, and visionaries who continue to move us forward.⁠
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🎙️ 50 Genres. Four Centuries. One Unbroken Soundtrack.⁠
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✨ The Soundtrack Continues⁠
📅 June 1–30, 2026⁠
🎟️ Tickets On Sale Now - Get them before they're gone!⁠
📍 National Museum of African American Music⁠
Explore the full lineup at NMAAM.org/BMM ⁠
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This month, the music isn't just remembered—it lives on.⁠
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Music Starts Here.

06/07/2026

The African American Heritage Society of Williamson County invites you to celebrate freedom, community, and our shared heritage at this year's huge Juneteenth festival! Join us on Friday, June 19th, from 11 am to 5 pm at Bicentennial Park in Franklin (400 5th Ave. N., Franklin) to enjoy live DJ, food trucks, hot dogs and strawberry soda for the kids, games on the lawn, a cake walk, and more! Invite your friends and family!

06/07/2026

📰🎉 WE MADE THE NEWS! 🎉📰

We are excited to share that the Nolensville Juneteenth Community Gathering has been featured in the Williamson Herald!

This recognition is a reminder that our community is building something special—an opportunity to bring together longtime residents, new neighbors, families, businesses, and organizations for a day of connection, culture, and celebration.

We’re looking forward to welcoming the entire community to Historic Sunset Park as we celebrate Juneteenth and continue building relationships that strengthen Nolensville for generations to come.

This isn’t just an event—it’s a chance to meet your neighbors, support local and Black-owned businesses, learn about Nolensville’s rich history, enjoy great food and music, and have a little fun with a purpose!

If you haven’t already, now is the time to RSVP. Your registration helps us prepare for food trucks, vendors, activities, and all the details that make a community event successful.

Thank you to the Williamson Herald for helping us spread the word, and thank you to everyone who has already supported this effort.

Come celebrate. Come connect. Come build community.

❤️🖤💚 We can’t wait to see you there!



https://williamsonsource.com/first-juneteenth-gathering-in-nolensville-set-for-june-20/