The role of Black churches in Middle Tennessee

This Is Nashville · Dec 7, 2022 · 50m

From Reconstruction to the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Black churches in the American South have historically been vital centers of culture and community. In this episode, we’ll look at the history of Black churches in Middle Tennessee, and the role they play in the community today.

But first, we’ll examine a recent investigative report about the Middle Point Landfill.

Guests:

Levi Ismail, NewsChannel 5 investigative reporter

Sylvia Edmondson Holt, author of “Between the Pews”

Cora Alston, senior pastor at Faith Church, Inc.

Rev. Davie Tucker, Jr., pastor at Beech Creek…