Local church celebrates black history, honors THP colonel

PINSON, Tenn. – A local church is celebrating black history month.

The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church held a special service honoring black history. Church members came together to sing songs of praise and scripture.

The church also honored Col. Derreck Stewart with the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

Stewart is the first African-American to hold that position with the THP.

North Parkway Middle School’s choir was also invited. The service was followed by a luncheon.