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.
Here’s a story offering a great example of how a common cause, and a little creativity, can “intersect” to improve quality of life. Our South Nashville reporter Patsy Montesinos shares how some neighbors decided to take action, following the tragic death of a 77-year-old in a hit-and-run along Antioch Pike earlier this year. See how they used “tactical urbanism” to make the area a little safer for all.
- Rhori Johnston
