Pragmatism Over Protest—A Female Entrepreneur’s View on Church Governance
I belong to the first generation of American women to wear pants and blue jeans en masse. We were the miniskirt and micro-short generation, the children of second-wave feminism who watched our peers burn bras, march in the streets, and demand total equality. We were women and we roared. In the late 1980s, swept up in that independent current, I launched my own business. By 1992, I was publishing a local Christian newsletter in Nashville that eventually grew into a…
SALT Index Research by Back to the Bible: Revolutionary New Way to Measure True Spiritual Growth Worldwide
Back to the Bible’s groundbreaking SALT Index (Scripture Absorption and Life Transformation) is transforming how churches and ministries around the world evaluate genuine spiritual growth and discipleship. Since releasing its landmark State of Christianity in America report, the ministry has seen explosive global interest, with fifteen countries now requesting their own national SALT Index studies to better understand and strengthen the faith of their people. The SALT Index is a research-based framework that measures spiritual maturity across key areas such…
New Day Church Summer Bash 2026 a Huge Success Despite Threat of Rain!
Looking for a vibrant church community in West Nashville or Bellevue? New Day Church delivered a fantastic evening of faith and fun at their first-ever Summer Bash / Family Fest on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The free community game and worship night at Red Caboose Park in Bellevue brought together families and neighbors for an unforgettable time of connection and joy. Despite rain off and on throughout the afternoon, the weather cooperated beautifully for the event. Volunteers arrived at 4:30…
Good News Magazine Features Daughter’s Research of Col. William A. Darden
The remarkable military engineering career and WWII history of Colonel William A. Darden are the focus of a major new regional profile in the July 2026 edition of Good News Magazine (Lebanon, TN). Written by journalist Jeriah Brumfield, the in-depth article, “Col. William A. Darden: The hidden cost of courage,” features accompanying photography by Ashleigh Newnes and spotlights the dedicated archival research of Nashville author and historian Kathryn E. Darden. The feature explores the extraordinary life of Colonel Darden, tracing…
Nashville’s New Day Church to Host Exciting Summer Events, Summer Fest 2026
Are you looking for a welcoming church in West Nashville or Bellevue with fun community events this summer? New Day Church is gearing up for an unforgettable season filled with worship, fellowship, and family-friendly activities. Located in the heart of West Nashville, this active and friendly congregation invites everyone to join their summer celebrations, starting with their first-ever Family Fest on Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 pm. This community game & worship night will take place at Red Caboose…
For Father’s Day – My Collection of Father’s Day Poems
~ A collection of poems for Father’s Day ~ Poems to Honor, Remember, and Celebrate Dad Father’s Day is a meaningful time to honor the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who have shaped our lives through love, sacrifice, strength, and guidance. For many, it is also a day of reflection and remembrance for those whose dads are no longer here. This collection of original Father’s Day poems explores gratitude, regret, love, and the lasting bond between fathers and their children:…
2026 Fathers Day Events: New Day Church
2026 Fathers Day events in Nashville: New Day Church, Petco New Day Church Hosts Fathers Day Light Breakfast Bellevue’s New Day church, which meets at the Bellevue Community Church on Hey. 70 S at 20 am on Sunday, will be hosting a Fathers Day light breakfast of sausage and biscuits and other treats on Sunday at 9:30. Visitors are welcome. Petco Hosts Pet Photos with Dad Petco in Bellevue is hosting Fathers Day photos with pets from 2-4 on June…
Nashville’s New Day Church Hosts May Picnic, Plans Summer Events
West Nashville’s New Day Church hosted a picnic this evening at Edwin Warner Park in the Bellevue area, and a good number of the church members showed up to enjoy the cool evening weather and fellowship. Although it sprinkled lightly a couple of times, there were still burgers and hotdogs on the grill, games of corn hole and kickball and other activities including the picnic dinner. The church is busy planning summer 2026 events including: New Day Church is an…
Baptist and Reflector Honors Kathryn Darden for Marquis Who’s Who Selection
Kathryn E. Darden, a veteran Nashville-based publisher and member of New Day Baptist Church in Bellevue, has been officially selected for inclusion in the prestigious Marquis Who’s Who registry. This significant professional milestone was prominently featured recently in the Baptist and Reflector, the venerable news journal of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, under the headline “Kathryn Darden selected for Marquis Who’s Who” within the publication’s “TenneScene: May 13” section. “I am incredibly honored to be featured in this week’s Baptist and…
Interview: Kathryn E. Darden Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for 40-Year Career in Publishing
Update: This interview and Darden’s 50-year family legacy were recently featured in the Baptist and Reflector. Link at the end of the article. Success in the media industry is often a marathon, not a sprint. For Nashville native Kathryn E. Darden, that marathon has crossed the 40-year mark, earning her a prestigious seat in the 2026 Marquis Who’s Who registry. This induction is particularly noteworthy as it marks a 50-year family milestone; Darden’s father, Colonel William A. Darden, Jr., was…
