NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — For centuries, sumo wrestling has kept women out of the ring. But in Nashville, sumo is breaking tradition — opening the sport to women and children willing to step onto the mat.
For Brianna Lauderdale, what began as curiosity has turned into something much bigger. And now, she’s stepping into the ring against some of the top sumo competitors in the nation.
Photojournalist Angie Dones tells us her story.

North Nashville lost a passionate advocate and historian with the passing of Lorenzo Washington. I had the pleasure to get to know him while working on a story and left with a wealth of information and appreciation for how Jefferson Street shaped the sound of Music City. Aaron Cantrell shows us how Lorenzo will forever be part of that.
- Carrie Sharp