NASHVILLE — A stretch of Clarksville Pike in North Nashville was renamed in honor of the late Sen. Thelma Harper, recognizing the impact of the longtime lawmaker who broke barriers as the first Black woman elected to the Tennessee Senate.
The street dedication ceremony was held Saturday at the Bordeaux Library and featured music, speakers and refreshments. Attendees were encouraged to wear red in recognition of Harper’s legacy.
Harper represented North Nashville in the Tennessee General Assembly for nearly 30 years and became a respected advocate for her community. Her daughter, Linda Harper, said the street designation reflected her mother’s deep connection to Bordeaux and the people she served…