SUMMARY: Christopher Hensley appeared in court for a preliminary hearing after allegedly throwing a rock that critically injured Knox County Deputy Dalton Swanger in June. Swanger was responding to a possible shooting call when struck in the head, leaving him hospitalized for two weeks. Witnesses, including Swanger’s partner Deputy Matt Kirchner and Hensley’s girlfriend Connie Harris, testified about the incident and related domestic violence. Hensley faces charges including attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault on a first responder, domestic assault, and drug possession. The judge dismissed the weapon charge, as the gun found was a BB gun, and bound the case over to a grand jury for indictment.

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SUMMARY: Ta-Tanisha Thomas is a prominent travel entrepreneur and certified advisor specializing in inclusive and family travel. After over 20 years in healthcare, she founded Officially Crowned LLC, which includes Officially Crowned Travel, Nashville Flying Dress, Flying Dress Getaways, and Royal Journey Apparel. Recognized as one of Nashville’s top Black travel agents, her Nashville Flying Dress venture was named a “Must Try” experience and a top finalist for the 2024 Best of Music City Community Choice Award. A military spouse and mother of three, Thomas balances her leadership with family life in Nashville, where her son attends Tennessee State University.

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SUMMARY: Nashville Pride’s 2024 festival faces a financial crisis with a $300,000 shortfall due to nearly 40% of longtime sponsors withdrawing support, some just before the event. Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s last-minute cancellation of medical staffing added $32,000 in unexpected costs. Rainy weather also hurt attendance during plans to expand the festival. This decline in funding reflects a national trend amid rising anti-LGBTQ sentiment and legislative attacks. Increased security needs have further strained finances. Organizers are seeking community donations, aiming to raise $250,000 by National Coming Out Day, emphasizing that Pride relies on people, not corporate sponsors.

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