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MTSU officials collect 60 vapes and 76.5 pounds of medications during Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University officials collected nearly 76.5 pounds of medications…
Alvin Ailey Dancers Perform in Nashville this Weekend
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, celebrated as one of…
Families of Trans Youth in Tennessee Can Still Seek Out-of-State Healthcare, Despite Passage of New Amendment
NASHVILLE – Parents can still seek gender-affirming health care for their children outside…
Politics
Tennessee House Passes Controversial Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Guns Amid Protests
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-In a move that has stirred uproar, Tennessee House Republicans successfully passed legislation on Tuesday that will permit certain trained teachers and school staff to carry handguns on campus. The decision came despite strong opposition from Democrats, students, and gun-reform advocates who had urged for the bill’s defeat. The atmosphere inside the…
Tennessee
Anti-LGBTQ+ in school legislation advances
By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — Legislation accused by Civil Rights groups such as the Tennessee Equality Project (TEP) of gradually stripping away the rights…
New Restrictions for Vehicle Booting in Tennessee Pass General Assembly
(NASHVILLE) – The General Assembly passed legislation this week sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) to prohibit unlicensed individuals from booting vehicles in Tennessee and…
Leadership and Innovation Spotlighted at 2024 CEO Roundtable Series in Tennessee
Nashville, TN – The 2024 CEO Roundtable Series, a pivotal two-day event that took place on April 17-18, successfully spotlighted Tennessee’s dynamic leaders and innovators.…
TN Bar Assoc. Applauds Approval of Additional Funding for Indigent Representation
NASHVILLE, TENN. (TN Tribune) — The Tennessee General Assembly yesterday approved critical additional funding for court-appointed attorneys representing the indigent in state courts. The funds,…
Federal Court Affirms That Tennessee Election Officials Cannot Deny Voter Registration To Eligible Tennesseans With Past Felony Convictions, Must Inform Potential Voters of Eligibility
Nashville, TN — In a victory for Tennessee voters, a federal judge affirmed that Tennessee election officials cannot deny voter registration to eligible Tennesseans who have past felony…
Law targets Trans foster children says TEP
By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — Governor Bill Lee signed HB2169/ SB1738 into law earlier this week, introduced by Representative Mary Littleton in the State…
Tennessee secures HUD housing grants
By Ivan Sanchez Tennessee is set to bolster its efforts against housing discrimination with a substantial injection of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing…
Black Voters Matter’s ‘Blackest Bus in America’ Rolls Into Tennessee for the ‘Big Pay Back’ College Bus Tour
TENNESSEE — On Tuesday, April 16, Black Voters Matter kicks off its “The Big Pay Back – TSU $2.1 Billion” college tour in the Blackest Bus in…
Alcohol Ban Coming to TN Wildlife Management Areas with the Exception of Designated Areas
NASHVILLE — Alcohol possession and consumption will be prohibited on Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Wildlife Management areas statewide, effective April 15 with the exception…
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Journeying the Mediterranean on a Viking Cruise
I have been travel writing for well over a decade and must admit I was a skeptic when it came…
Discover a Fairytale Luxury Resort
Escape to a picturesque fairy tale land within minutes outside of Knoxville. The Ancient Lore Village, a magical place, awaits…
Theme Park Weekend in Orlando
Fly cheap from Nashville to Orlando for as low as $40 one way. That is a huge savings which will…
Education
MTSU’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media celebrates 50 years of telling stories, breaking news
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media is celebrating its 50th year of teaching students reporting, storytelling, breaking news…
Tennessee House Applauded for Putting Vacant Buildings to use for Public School Students
NASHVILLE — Tennesseans for Student Success (TSS) released the following statement to support today’s vote by the State House approving legislation that will ensure public charter school students have…
Dr. Adrienne Battle recipient of the R.H. Boyd Service Award
NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. Adrienne Battle is Director (Superintendent) of Metro Nashville Public Schools has spent almost her entire career at MNPS, previously serving as…
Dr. Trellaney N. Lane named Principal of the Year
By Dr. Llewellyn St. Aubyn Adrian Peter NASHVILLE, TN — In the ever-changing landscape of education, where trends flicker like fads, discovering a leader who seamlessly…
TSU Gala celebrates Dr. Glenda Glover’s legacy
By Alexis Clark NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service)— As her grandchildren escorted her into the gala, TSU President Glenda Glover’s Salute to Excellence Gala became…
Entertainment
Kidsville Family Walk to be held April 27
NASHVILLE, TN — Centennial Park, the historic 132-acre urban park located in Nashville, is ready to once again welcome the…
Longtime PR rep moves into different arena
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — Anyone who’s worked in Nashville media for any stretch of time is familiar with…
Auto
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Limited
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Limited offers a blend of luxury and capability with advanced features, including a refined interior, cutting-edge technology, and the renowned Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system for a versatile driving experience. This is an ideal SUV that’s just right in size, features and functionality—and here’s why. The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Limited offers a…
2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness
The 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is an all-new model that takes the popular compact SUV to new heights. With its rugged exterior, impressive off-road capability, and spacious interior, the Crosstrek Wilderness is a great choice for anyone who wants a capable and versatile SUV. The interior of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is a mix…
2024 Jaguar F-Type R75 AWD convertible
The 2024 Jaguar F-Type R75 AWD Convertible is the latest addition to the luxury automobile brand’s legendary lineup of vehicles. With its sleek design, powerful engine, and advanced technology, it is sure to turn heads everywhere it goes. The Jaguar F-TYPE provides seating for two — with plenty of legroom for comfort. The trunk space is…
Business
New ‘Toxic Boss Tracker’ Journal Aims to Empower Employees Amid Persistent Workplace Challenges
National– In an initiative responding to enduring concerns about workplace toxicity, the launch of the “Toxic Boss Tracker: Journaling Workplace Misconduct” comes in response to…
FedEx Commits $25 Million to University of Memphis Student-Athletes in Landmark NIL Deal
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced an NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) program benefiting University of Memphis student-athletes. FedEx will invest $5M…
Autoworkers Winning In Tennessee Shows That Union Momentum Is Everywhere
Chattanooga, Tenn.(TN Tribune), Yesterday, the Volkswagen autoworkers in Chattanooga, Tennessee overwhelmingly voted “Yes” to unionize and become members of the United Auto Workers (UAW). In comparing the…
Tennessee Titans ONE Community Launches Applications for 1st & Goal Small Business Assistance Program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 18, 2024) – The Tennessee Titans’ ONE Community platform is officially launching applications for its 1st & Goal Small Business Assistance Program for small…
Rideshare companies at SCOTUS
By Ivan Sanchez The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana set a significant precedent favoring employers in enforcing mandatory arbitration…
Religion
Chazan Lamar Page
2003-2024 Chazan Lamar Page was born on July 16, 2003 to Rico Lamar Page and Lawanda Denise Page. As the second child of his loving parents, Chazan’s presence radiated joy and happiness to all who knew him. Chazan was educated in the Davidson County Public School System and at David Lipscomb Academy. His passion for…
Sister Stinson celebrates 100 years
Sister Alma Louise Stinson is a native of Donelson, TN. She was born on April 18, 1924, in Donelson, TN (Davidson County), to the late Jerry Thomas Brooks, Sr., and Beatrice Murray Brooks. Sister Stinson is the third oldest of eleven siblings in which six are living (2 boys and 4 girls). She attended Davidson…
Sports
Different sports offer fresh direction for HBCUs
Two Nashville HBCUs are offering an alternative direction for sports, and by extension providing a pathway for others to follow.…
Leading on and off the court
By V.S. Santoni Jordan Obi, a fourth-year forward for the Penn women’s basketball team, has garnered numerous accolades throughout her…
O.J. Simpson case was one for the ages
No single case better epitomized the flaws and divides in the judicial system and the nation as a whole than…
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Al Sharpton will give Keynote Address for the Middle TN NAN “Black Diamond” Ball
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The esteemed keynote speaker for the Middle TN NAN “Black Diamond” Ball is the renowned civil rights…
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Dedicating Diane Nash Plaza
NASHVILLE, TN – On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the Diane Nash committee and the Nashville community will commemorate the extraordinary…
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Challenges facing Blacks with Parkinson’s
By Ivan Sanchez Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) poses unique challenges for Black and African American individuals, who often encounter…