Jarielle Tasha Nettles

Born, raised, and currently residing in Flint, Jarielle Tasha Nettles has been involved in the arts of Flint for as long as she can remember, having attended Flint Institute of Music and participating in local art-related programs and organizations. She currently majors in Creative Writing and wears many hats such as songstress, writer, ardent expresser of love, self-healing, and culture. She enjoys curating the phases of her life, alongside her Dachshund, Remy.

Feature Story Genesee Intermediate School District recently received state grant funding and announced two staff advancement programs to assist with developing educators from within local districts. 
Feature Story The Flint Fresh Food Hub and Mobile Market encourage healthy eating by making local farm fresh produce more accessible to Flint residents.
In The News The fourth annual Porch Fest in Carriage Town happens on Friday, July 21, 2023. The free community festival will have food, yard games, street art, bounce houses, and live music performances.

The fourth annual Porch Fest in Carriage Town is underway


In The News Flint rap artist Jeff Skigh kicks off the summer with a free community-wide barbecue event in Flint's Carriage Town on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Carriage Town comes alive with community-wide barbecue event this weekend


In The News The city of Beecher is gearing up for its first-ever Juneteenth celebration this year, complete with a basketball game, parade, festival, and sneaker ball.
In The News Dr. Denika Dalton is co-founder of Life In 3D Aesthetic Services located at 2425 Austins Pkwy in Flint.

Get to know Dr. Denika Dalton of Life In 3D Aesthetic Services


In The News Flint native Caleb Robinson is releasing his second album effort "Going Home" on April 28, 2023.
In The News Dustin Gaines, owner of clothing brand Elevate Exchange, is preparing to hold his 2nd annual First Class Fashion Show which has an airport theme this year.
Feature Story Hamilton Community Health Network is hosting several vaccine pop-up clinics in Flint throughout March 2023.
In The News Flint native J.J. Green recently released his debut EP 'Heartbroken Somewhere' which revolves around the themes of love and heartbreak.

J.J. Green aims to touch hearts on his new EP, 'Heartbroken Somewhere'


Feature Story Flint native Victoria McKenze sits with Flintside's Jarielle Nettles for an interview at her home.
In The News The new mural at The Golden Leaf captures elements of music notes, golden leaves, and the legendary Aretha Franklin mid-song.

The Golden Leaf Club celebrates 101 years with new legendary mural


In The News Flint native Brandon Horton, known as Fortunxte, uses his personal experiences as a source of inspiration in his melodic blend of rap and R&B.

The growth and mental fortitude of Flint's hidden gem, Fortunxte


In The News Flint native DeAndre Golden is the CEO of the hands-on music program 'The Lost Champions' that helps local music artists learn music, production, business, and more.

Defining the sound of a 'lost champion' with DeAndre Golden


In The News Flint native Coach Keith Smith pictured in the video for his song "Another Down" which speaks on police brutality plaguing the Black community.