Thousands of Black Civil War soldiers hoped for the chance to prove themselves. Few were given the chance. Nashville’s 14th Regiment didn’t just fight; they took an epic victory lap. Plus the local news for March 31, 2026 and the impact of hearing loss on musician John Anderson.

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