NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Nashville and the state of Tennessee continue to mourn the death of former Senator Thelma Harper. Her body lies in state at the Historic Metro Courthouse on Tuesday until 2 p ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Many gathered for a last goodbye for Senator Thelma Harper, a legislative giant who spent decades serving North Nashville in the Tennessee General Assembly. She returned to ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — People from all over Nashville will gather Tuesday morning to honor the late Senator Thelma Harper as a post office will be dedicated in her honor. Local elected officials, ...

For many years, Sen. Thelma Harper blazed trails and made history. She died last month at 80 years old. She was the first African American woman elected to the Tennessee Senate, and and she held her ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The funeral for longtime Tennessee Senator Thelma Harper has concluded in Nashville. The funeral, officially bearing the title “Hats off to Senator Thelma Harper,” was held ...

Tennesseans this week are honoring the longest-serving female state senator and the first Black woman elected to the chamber. Thelma Harper died April 22, and her body is lying in state at the Metro ...

The late Sen. Thelma Harper returned to her beloved Tennessee state Capitol for the last time on Wednesday, lying in state in the building where she represented her Nashville constituents for nearly ...

'Mama's Family' actor Rue McClanahan played Thelma Harper's younger sister Fran Crowley on the NBC sitcom for two seasons. Fran and Thelma’s morning gets off to a bad start as they bicker over ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Former Sen. Thelma Harper was honored on Saturday night at the St. Jude Spirit of the Dream event. Metro Police Chief John Drake presented the Legacy Award to Linda Harper, ...

Our very own Thelma Harper is renowned for her petulance, but even Senate Democrats were a little taken aback by the tirade she threw over office space. Strengthened by their November election ...

Two of television's favorite comedic personas are bringing a new comedy show to the area for a one-day local performance. Talented comedienne, actress and singer Vicki Lawrence and the grouchy but ...