Rep. Paul Sherrell, R-Sparta, sponsored the bill that would rename a quarter-mile stretch of the street that includes the Cordell Hull legislative office building after the 45th President.
Perhaps one day, John Lewis will experience the same epiphany that opened the eyes of Artur Davis. Meanwhile, let’s hope his constituents see through his baseless claim that voter ID is an attempt to suppress the vote. After all, the experience of his own state indeed, his own district completely explodes that myth.
The celebration starts off with that march that will go all the way down Rep. John Lewis Way from the Tennessee State Library and Archives to the Ryman for a special ceremony.
New ownership has resurrected the former Woolworth building in downtown Nashville honoring the historic Civil Rights sit-ins with inclusive live performances at the new Woolworth Theatre.