Education
Cooper Gets Teachers a Raise
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor John Cooper announced Tuesday that teachers and support staff will get a 3% raise beginning in January. He wants to make it permanent but it’s not clear how given the state […]
Month: November 2019
MTSU
MTSU gives thank to be able to help those in need
All of the usual sights and sounds of the season signal the Thanksgiving weekend. Autumn’s palette cast a warm glow across campus. As we at MTSU winded down for the holiday, students were excitedly preparing […]
Featured
Metro Lawyer Says “No Quid Pro Quo” at the Fairgrounds
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — The soccer stadium inquiry in Chancery Court last week was a bit like the impeachment hearings in Washington. Two alternate realities played out in Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle’s courtroom: […]
American Baptist College
American Baptist College Pleased With Chancellor Ruling
NASHVILLE, TN — Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle has ruled that members of the Board of Trustees of American Baptist College (ABC) will be appointed in a two–step process. The college will identify, vet […]
Education
TSU Grad Leads Scholarship Endeavor for Black Catholics at Father Ryan High School
By Rossi Turner NASHVILLE, TN — William T. “Bill” Hill retired from the Federal Government as the first Black Chief Counsel for the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 2010. The TSU graduate’s roots […]
Education
MTSU, Nashville State Signs “True Blue Pathway” Partnership
NASHVILLE, TN — MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee met with Nashville State Community College President Shanna L. Jackson recently and formally announced the “True Blue Pathway” partnership agreement between the university and college. Together, McPhee […]
Local Politics
White’s Creek Freshman to Make America Awesome Again
By Clint Confehr WHITES CREEK, TN — Between high school classes recently, Anthony Adcox of Joelton discussed his plans to run for Congress in 2030 and eventually for President. He’s serious, knows classmates might laugh, […]
Education
Influential Educator Willis Says Our Kids Have The ‘It Factor’
By Carjamin Scott, EdD NASHVILLE, TN — Franklin Willis, an influential educator, is an elementary music school coach for Metro Nashville Public Schools, he supports over 90 teachers with curriculum, instruction, sectionals, rehearsals, and nearly […]
Nashville
Nashville is in a Financial Crisis
By Zulfat Suara Metro Council at Large How did we get here? In simple terms, Metro has been spending more money than it is bringing in. I’ve outlined the five major problems that may have […]
Education
Father Ryan High School Archivist Recognized as TN Archives Institute Grad
NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee State Library and Archives and the Secretary of State Tre Hargett proudly recognize Christy Foreman an archivist at Father Ryan High School who earned her Archives Management Certification at the […]
