Affordable Housing, What it Means and Why it Matters
By Kay Bowers NASHVILLE, TN — Often using these two phrases together can be a lightning rod creating negative images in people’s minds that limits their thinking and interest in engaging meaningful...
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Is the American Dream Still Possible? Does Privacy Matter More than Security?
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — Students from Pearl Cohn Magnet High School and undergrads from TSU and Vanderbilt argued two questions at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church last Saturday. l-r; Sam...
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Expungement Event Finds Success
By Clint Confehr NASHVILLE, TN — Community advocates are reporting many voter registrations and applications for expungement of criminal records because of their events at the Limelight Events Center....
View ArticleProject Grad Knoxville Begins 17th Year
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — All over the nation, Seniors are preparing for the last few months of high school, all eyes are on them as they prepare for the rituals of prom, and graduation and in...
View ArticleNashville’s Transit & Affordable Housing: Voting Your Priorities Public...
NASHVILLE, TN — On Thursday, March 8th at 6:30 p.m. the community at large will have an opportunity to obtain information as NOAH (Nashville Organized for Action and Hope) Affordable Housing Task Force...
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New Postage Stamp Unveiled for Lena Horne
By Janice Malone NASHVILLE, TN — Last week the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) and the U.S. Postal Service unveiled a stamp in honor of legendary performer and civil rights activist...
View ArticleNashville General Hospital Earns the Highest Recognition for Patient-Centered...
NASHVILLE, TN — The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently announced that Nashville General Hospital has received recognition as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) from...
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David Briley Becomes Nashville’s 8th Mayor
By Peter White and Clint Confehr NASHVILLE, TN — Megan Barry was Nashville’s first female mayor and her political star seemed destined to keep on rising. But she crashed to earth in the wake of an...
View ArticleLes Gemmes, Inc. 11th Annual Literary Luncheon Sat., March 10th
The Les Gemmes, Inc. Nashville Chapter’s 11th annual Literary Luncheon is being held at the Airport Marriott, 600 Marriott Drive,Nashville. Other authors will be available with their books during and...
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Ministers Running for District Seat
Rev. Dr. Judy Cummings Running for City Council From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — Having been a planning commissioner for 12 years and serving on various panels, the Rev. Dr. Judy Cummings of New...
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Why You Should Support Metro Transit
Referendum on May 1 ballot; Early voting begins April 11 NASHVILLE, TN — It’s no secret that the people of North Nashville suffered greatly, and continue to do so in large part today, by the federal...
View ArticleVanderbilt Poll: Nashvillians Support More Funding for Nashville General...
By Anita Wadhwani, Tennessean Article courtesy of The Tennessean NASHVILLE, TN An overwhelming majority of Nashville residents support increased funding for Nashville General Hospital, the struggling...
View ArticleThe Transit Referendum Vote Can-Finally-Put African Americans in the Driver’s...
Editorial by jeff obafemi carr I’m an unlikely, unpredictable guy when it comes to politics, and that’s not a bad thing in today’s political landscape. As a political Independent, I’ve worked to not...
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Knoxville Sees Record Number Run for Office
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — In keeping with the grassroots movement sweeping across the country, the number of African Americans and women qualifying to run for office in Knoxville is at historic...
View ArticleForums: Vote May 1 in Referendum
By Clint Confehr NASHVILLE, TN — Transit forums are everywhere now with a similar message; vote on May 1. Wednesday, March 14, another “Hot Topics” forum on transit is to be presented by the League of...
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Les Gemmes’ Jewels Ready Themselves for Literary Luncheon
NASHVILLE, TN — In preparation for the annual Literary Luncheon sponsored by Les Gemmes. The signature program, “Lighting the Path for Girls,” focused on etiquette at its latest workshop. Clockwise;...
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Brass Talks Nuts and Bolts at Hospital Listening Session
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — A poorly attended meeting of the General Hospital Safety Net Consortium met last Saturday at the Salahadeen Center in South Nashville. Since only a handful of community...
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U.S. Spends Too Much on Healthcare Not Enough on Social Benefits
Health Care Spending By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN – You can’t escape taxes. You can’t escape death either but where you live determines how long you will live. A health care researcher told a crowd of...
View ArticleBTN’s Analysis and Studies of Light Rail
All three media reports below confirm BTN’s analysis & studies of light rail: it does not increase transit ridership, even in densely populated major U.S. cities with 30 yrs of light rail. And LRT...
View ArticleMeharry Hosts Free Community Baby Shower for Nashville’s Expectant Parents
NASHVILLE, TN — On Saturday, March 17 from 10 am to 3 pm, new and soon-to-be parents across Middle Tennessee are invited to attend Baby University – a free community baby shower organized by Meharry...
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