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An International Celebration of Black Female Wine Makers
By Janice Malone Tribune Entertainment Editor HOLLYWOOD, FL — The 2nd Annual International Women in Wine Celebration by Urban Connoisseurs took place (April 28, 2018) aboard the South Beach Lady Yacht...
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Smokin’ Joe’s Has More to Offer at Grocers’ Convention
By Clint Confehr BORDEAUX, TN — Perseverance and prayers are a big part of what put Smokin’ Joe’s fish batter on store shelves in one of America’s largest retail food companies. Nevertheless, Joe...
View ArticleArmor Joins Race in Metro Council Special Election
NASHVILLE, TN — Real Estate broker and long-time community activist Sylvester Armor says he is running for Metro Council District 1 because he has a “desire to serve District 1 community needs by...
View Article‘Women for Briley’ Group Forms to Back Briley for Mayor
NASHVILLE, TN — A large and growing group of women reflecting the wide interests, diversity and aspirations of Nashville women has assembled a grassroots movement to elect David Briley mayor on May 24....
View ArticleSwain Says She Will Upset Briley, Clean House
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN —This city is a one-party town where Republicans are as rare as hen’s teeth. Dr. Carol Swain grew up with eleven siblings in a two-room shack without running water in rural...
View ArticleJames Shaw, Jr. – Hero to His Mother, His Alma Mater, His Community
By Clare Bratten NASHVILLE, TN — Just in time for Mother’s Day week, James Shaw Jr. was honored in the presence of his parents Karen and James Sr. with a reception on Monday at Tennessee State...
View ArticleWaiting List for Andrew Jackson Courts to Open at Noon May 14, 2018
Online Only Applications Will Be Accepted on a First-Come, First-Served Basis Nashville, Tenn – MDHA will open its waiting list for Andrew Jackson Courts on a first-come, first-served basis beginning...
View ArticleDr. Shawn Joseph Attacked Again
By Tribune Staff Recently, a NewsChannel 5 Investigates report ran another negative racist story citing sources who accused Metro Nashville Public Schools Director, Dr. Shawn Joseph, of playing a rap...
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Knoxville College: Where is the Light?
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — Once one of the top HBCU’s in the country, Knoxville College, has been silenced. Entrance way to the college. The college sets on 22 acres of prime land and has some...
View ArticlePastors for Swain Announces Co-Chairs
NASHVILLE, TN — Recently Dr. Sam Boyd, Pastor Henry Coles and Minister Louie E. Johnston, Jr. have announced the formation of “Pastors for Swain.” The co-chairs and members reflect the broad coalition...
View ArticleWhat Does Each Mayoral Candidate Bring to the Table?
The special mayoral election is Thursday, May 24, 2018 Experienced Mayor Briley Cares About Nashville By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor David Briley has been co-pilot in the Mayor’s office since 2015...
View Article‘Profiling’ Mayoral Forum Posted on Web
By Clint Confehr NASHVILLE, TN — A mayoral candidate’s defense of racial profiling as a “necessary” police practice attracted a great deal of attention to the mayoral forum at Meharry Medical College....
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Politicos, Wannabes Call for Smart Development in Bordeaux
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — Northgate Shopping Center in Bordeaux is an eyesore Councilmen Scott Davis and DeCosta Hastings want to see gone. They held a press conference in the drab parking lot of...
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Bryant Family: Scouting History Makers
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — We are a country of high technology with two generations that have cut their teeth on the newest innovations. Babies as young as 3 years old can ace many phones,...
View Article‘Blow the Whistle’
By Arnett H. Bodenhamer, Sr. U.S. Army, Retired The latest verbal assault levied on Metro Nashville Public Schools Director, Dr. Shawn Joseph, is indicative of how far some people will go to disparage...
View ArticleYouth Will Take Center Stage at Juneteenth
By Wiley Henry MEMPHIS, TN — Ivi Wicks was 11 years old when she first learned that African Americans began celebrating Juneteenth two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation...
View ArticleLady Jordan’s Crystal Ball Foreshadows City Politics
By Clint Confehr HENDERSONVILLE, TN — Dr. Lois Jordan, the first black woman elected to Nashville’s City Council, has a few observations about politics. First elected in 1971, Jordan speaks now as a...
View ArticleSCLC Chairman Calls 45’s Effect ‘A Good Thing’
By Clint Confehr COLUMBIA, TN — Donald Trump’s election and administration show progress on civil rights wasn’t as successful as people thought, but it’s not too late to keep history from repeating...
View ArticleGov. Bredesen Reveals His Plans if Elected U.S. Senator
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — Governor Phil Bredesen, 48th Governor of Tennessee, Democratic candidate running for the United States Senate, is the candidate for the people that not only focuses on the...
View ArticleChanges Announced at Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Company
By Dr. Phyllis Qualls NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. Deborah Cole, President and CEO of Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Company, announces staff changes. Joan Fleming-Ridley and Eric Walker are in new...
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