After right-wing activists portrayed a Pride event in Franklin, Tenn., as a threat to children, the small city unexpectedly found itself at the center of a backlash.
Bank of America announced the names of four Nashville-area high school students who were selected for the Student Leaders® program (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week paid summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities.
Of the four selected students, one is from Rutherford County. Calyssa Lowe is a rising senior at Blackman High School who is actively involved in her school Student Council, volunteers regularly with Second Harvest and .