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Dolly Parton would want us to mourn, not worship, her | Opinion

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By Andrea Williams, Andréa Williams
| The Leaf-Chronicle Verified
To paint Parton god-like is to erase her humanness, and from my vantage, her humanness was her most endearing trait. Aug. 27, 2026, 5:08 a.m. CT Even before her death on Aug. 25, Dolly Parton occupied a rarefied place in American society. She was the unique celebrity whose popularity crossed racial, socioeconomic and cultural divides. She was as close to a real-life hero as we’ve ever had, and the hours after her passing brought a flood of remembrances.
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Samira Hardcastle is best thing to happen to MNPS students | Opinion Original

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By Andrea Williams, Andréa Williams
| The Tennessean Verified
If there is someone ideally positioned to cast an illuminating light on the inner workings of MNPS, it is Hardcastle. Aug. 21, 2026, 5:07 a.m. CT Samira Hardcastle is the best thing to happen to Nashville kids in a long time. Most recently, she was an art teacher at John F. Kennedy Middle School – that was her official title, at least. In accordance with school needs, she also taught math and assisted with attendance administration.
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Why it's time to lower our expectations of MNPS | Opinion Original

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By Andrea Williams, Andréa Williams
| The Tennessean Verified
The numbers show growth. The outcomes tell a different story for too many Nashville students. Aug. 12, 2026, 5:08 a.m. CT It is said that disappointment is found in the gap between expectation and reality. The wider the gulf, the deeper the frustrations. I’ve been thinking about this lately, as parents filled shopping carts with pens and notebooks and students compared schedules with friends, as schools across the city once again opened their doors.
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