Nashville Attorney John Tarpley to Receive TBA’s Leech Award
NASHVILLE, TENN. (TN Tribune) — Nashville attorney John Tarpley will be honored next month with the Tennessee Bar Association’s (TBA) prestigious William M. Leech Jr. Public Service Award.. The Leech...
View ArticleThese Metro Areas are Sending the Most People to Memphis
Stacker compiled a list of metros that are sending the most people to Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metro Area using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Metros are ranked by the estimated number of people who moved...
View ArticleMetro Council Names May 15, 2022 as Dr. T. B. Boyd III Day
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Today is officially recognized as “Dr. T. B. Boyd III Day” by the Metropolitan Council of Nashville and Davidson County. “When I moved to Salemtown 15 years ago, there...
View ArticleMeharry to Unveil New Historical Marker of 20th Century Woman of Many...
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)- Meharry Medical College will host public and community leaders for the unveiling of the new historical marker honoring Dr. Josie. E Wells on May 20, 2022. The marker...
View ArticleMount Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society, Austin Peay Land Preds...
Clarksville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Austin Peay State University and the Mount Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society recently worked together to secure a $10,000 Helper Grant from the Nashville...
View ArticleBank of America Awards $325K in Grants to Area Nonprofits
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Bank of America announced more than $325,000 in grant funding to 13 Nashville nonprofits. Grants focus on workforce development and education to help individuals chart a...
View ArticleDr. Butler-Mitchell Models Alma Mater Meharry Through Continued Works of...
By Ashley Benkarski NASHVILLE, TN — These days, it seems hard times are getting harder. That’s why Dr. Jacqueline Butler-Mitchell found herself praying to God to help her be a conduit of good in the...
View ArticleThey Are Coming Home: Arnold Working to Keep Them There
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — Dr. William Arnold wants to be a bridge builder. As the Director of the newly formed Office of Re Entry for the state of Tennessee, Dr. Arnold heads the only program in...
View ArticleMaynard for Senate Campaign Kick-Off
NASHVILLE, TN — Former Councilmember At-Large and Pastor Jerry Maynard* has a proven record of getting things done as a community advocate in our city. He played a major role in saving Nashville...
View ArticleBeverly Robertson – 2022 CEO of the Year Recipient
By Toby Sells “The relentless pursuit of prosperity for all.” It’s a heroic statement for a heroic endeavor. But that is exactly how Beverly Robertson, president and CEO of the Greater Memphis...
View ArticleAlabama Law Awarding Honorary Degree to Civil Rights Lawyer
By Associated Press A civil rights lawyer who once fought to desegregate the University of Alabama is now receiving an honorary degree from the school. Attorney Fred Gray of Tuskegee will be awarded...
View ArticleNew AME Publishing House for an Evolving Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN — Storytelling, in all its forms, is a hallmark of the African continent and diaspora. From griots and folk-tellers to poets and singers, the crafting and sharing of a story is...
View ArticleYWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee Hosted 10th Annual Wine Women & Shoes
NASHVILLE, Tenn.(TN Tribune) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee hosted its 10th annual Wine Women & Shoes, presented by Regions, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel on Saturday, April 23. The...
View ArticleNashville Fire Department Honors Personnel And Citizens at Commendation...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – The Nashville Fire Department will honor personnel, citizens and organizations who have made a positive impact on Metro Nashville Davidson County and The NFD on Thursday...
View ArticleU.S. Attorney-Nashville-Manchester Physician Barred From Prescribing Certain...
NASHVILLE – In a settlement reached last week, David Florence, D.O., a Manchester, Tennessee physician, agreed to be barred from prescribing Schedule II and the vast majority of Schedule III controlled...
View ArticleLocal Dunkin’ Franchisee Donates $5,000 At Legion Memorial Run To Support His...
FORT CAMPBELL, KY (TN Tribune) – Local Dunkin’ franchisee and military veteran Ray Omar of Capital Brands Group, presented a check for $5,000 to Special Forces Association Chapter 38 at the Legion...
View ArticleTN Supreme Court: ESA Pilot Program Does Not Violate Home Rule Amendment
By Chuck Morris NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Tennessee Supreme Court issued an opinion Wednesday that said Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Savings Account Pilot Program is not unconstitutional. Tennessee’s...
View ArticleMaury County Mayor Andy Ogles
COLUMBIA, TN. – Maury County Mayor Andy Ogles raised $453,000 in the first thirty days of his bid for the 5th District Congressional seat. Ogles, who was a late entry into the race, officially became a...
View ArticleAfter a 3-year legal battle, the Tennessee Supreme Court says a school...
Tennessee—The Tennessee Supreme Court has upheld a 2019 law that allows taxpayer dollars to be used toward private school tuition for students in Nashville and Memphis. The ruling is a win for...
View ArticleCharter Commits $1 Million To 2022 Spectrum Digital Education
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Charter Communications, Inc. announced it will commit an additional $1 million towards the 2022 Spectrum Digital Education grant initiative, bringing its total...
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