Dean Appeals to Primary Voters on Election Day
NASHVILLE, TN — Today Democratic Tennesseans have two qualified candidates to choose from but Karl Dean continues to show that his commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a campaign talking...
View ArticleAPPA Appoints NES CEO Jenkins to Board
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Electric Service (NES) President and CEO Decosta Jenkins has been appointed to the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) board of directors. Jenkins, who will serve as...
View ArticleFreeman Webb Hires Publishing Executive Daniels
NASHVILL, TN — Freeman Webb Company has hired Frank Daniels III to oversee the management, strategic direction and tactical operation of its recently acquired news media outlets, which include the...
View ArticleMemphis Making Strides Towards Economic Inclusion
By Rosetta Miller-Perry MEMPHIS, TN — Memphis is making strides towards diversity and economic inclusion that should be noticed statewide, and particularly in Nashville. This is the main observation of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Council to Consider Soccer Stadium, Edgehill Overlay
NASHVILLE, TN — Metro’s council on Tuesday is to consider favorable recommendations from planning commissioners to rezone: 10 acres of park land for a soccer stadium; and, separately, 43 acres in...
View ArticleBuild Stadium to Benefit Residents; Activists
NASHVILLE, TN — Davidson County residents should benefit from the construction of a soccer stadium, according to people speaking Tuesday at City Hall. “We want the soccer team to pick a responsible...
View ArticleBlack Panther Co-Founder Fought for People
By Wiley Henry MEMPHIS, TN — Those who knew Elbert Howard from the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense, or befriended him when he lived briefly in Memphis, referred to him as “Big Man” – not so much...
View ArticleBlack Girl Magic: New Law Firm Expands to Nashville
Hello Nashville! I’d like to introduce McCullough Law, PLLC to you. Perhaps, I should introduce myself as well. My name is Christian West-Coleman and I am an associate attorney at McCullough Law....
View ArticleRuss Elected President of CASA Nashville
NASHVILLE, TN — Marissa Moses Russ, partner at MTR Family Law, PLLC, has been elected president of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Nashville. CASA’s mission is to advocate for hope,...
View ArticleCommunity Foundation to Recognize Strobel at Annual Luncheon
NASHVILLE, TN — A native Nashvillian and a revered member of the Catholic community, Charles Strobel has dedicated his life to offering hospitality and hope to the city’s homeless population. We...
View ArticleBlacks Must Turn Out in November
By Rosetta Miller Perry Few mid-term elections have been more crucial than the one coming this November. It should be apparent to everyone with any degree of intelligence that the current person in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Haynes Middle School TEAM 1 is Ready
By Clint Confehr NASHVILLE, TN — A dozen Haynes Middle School students were ahead of the game as school reopened this month because of TEAM 1. TEAM stands for Togetherness, Empathy, Acceptance and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Urban Housing Solutions Adding 63 Low Income Apartments
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — A non-profit housing agency is doubling down on six acres where they have already built 23 units of affordable apartments with $1.5 million from the Barnes Fund. Urban...
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Environmental Racism at its Worst”
By Clint Confehr NASHVILLE, TN — Metro council voted recently to proceed toward allowing a grease and oil disposal business to relocate in Councilman DeCosta Hasting’s district. “This is environmental...
View ArticleRep. Harold M. Love, Jr., Statement on Fatal Police Shooting
NASHVILLE, TN — Yesterday I stood with Mayor Briley at his press conference in hopes that after the release of the video where Daniel Hambrick was shot and killed that there would be given full support...
View ArticleTADP To Hold Vigil To Oppose Irick Execution
Tennesseans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (TADP) is holding vigils in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville on August 9, 2018 to oppose the execution of Billy Ray Irick and to remember all victims...
View ArticleClik here to view.
8 of 8 Honors Slave Ancestors With Libation Ceremony
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — On an early over cast Saturday morning with the sun breaking thru the clouds The Beck Cultural Center continued it’s August 8th Celebration of when the slaves were freed...
View ArticleKnoxville’s August 8th Jubilee Celebrates 4th Year
KNOXVILLE, TN — Not even a thunderstorm could deter the citizens of Knoxville from attending the opening ceremonies of the 4th annual August 8th Jubilee. Held in the historic Tennessee Theater,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
YWCA Names 2018 Academy for Women of Achievement Honorees
NASHVILLE, TN — Seven inspiring women and one area company have been selected as inductees into the 2018 Academy for Women of Achievement. They will be honored at the 27th annual AWA celebration and...
View ArticleJoyce Searcy Elected to Tennessee Women’s Forum
NASHVILLE, TN — Joyce Searcy, Belmont’s director of community relations, was recently elected to the Tennessee Women’s Forum, a charter group of The International Women’s Forum (IWF-TN). IWF is a...
View Article