Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell and the Metropolitan Action Commission (MAC) Board of Commissioners have selected Jamekia Bies as the next Executive Director of Metro Action. Ms. Bies brings 20 years of experience in programs that promote the upward social and economic mobility of families, children, and adults. She began her career as a practitioner at a Community Action agency in Western Alabama, providing services such as Head Start, energy assistance, and housing support. “MAC is critical to ensuring more Nashvillians can stay and thrive here, and I look forward to working with Jamekia to do that work,” said Mayor O’Connell.…
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Nashville, TN – After six months of rigorous leadership training, personal development, and community service, Robert D. Brown, a rising senior at Father Ryan High School, was named the 1st place overall winner of the 2025 Middle Tennessee Kappa Gentleman’s Academy. The distinguished program is hosted by the Murfreesboro Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Robert is the son of Irving Brown and Dr. Katherine Y. Brown. His achievement marks a continuing family legacy, as his older brother, Irving D. Brown, completed the Gentleman’s Academy in 2019 (Epsilon Class), is now a college graduate, and an active member of Kappa…
NASHVILLE, TN — MMCV, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mehar-ry Medical College (MMC), has announced the appointment of De-Vena Toon as Vice President of Legal and Corporate Strategy. In her new role, Toon will lead legal compliance, business strategy, and help scale the organization’s diverse portfolio of ventures. Toon, a seasoned expert in legal insight and business strategy, brings a wealth of experience in mergers and acquisitions, early-stage financing, and navigating regulated industries. She will collaborate closely with the MMCV Executive Leadership team to structure deals, manage operations, and support the organization’s continued growth. “We’re excited to add De-Vena to…
NASHVILLE – WeGo Public Transit will hold a bus operator hiring event on Saturday, August 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 430 Myatt Drive in Madison. As part of Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s Choose How You Move initiative, WeGo needs to hire more bus operators to expand transit service across the region. Applicants can apply and register online to reserve an on-site interview at the event. WeGo offers a unique 11-week paid training program for bus operator applicants who don’t yet have their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). After completing the training, they will be fully prepared for the CDL test…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fisk University is pleased to welcome Dr. Sekou Franklin – an acclaimed scholar, community advocate and author – as the new Executive Director of the John Lewis Center for Social Justice. Named after late Congressman and Fisk alumnus, the John Lewis Center was established in 2019 with the mission to advance social justice, a vision to which Lewis devoted his life’s work and a pillar of Fisk’s legacy. “Dr. Franklin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in scholarly activism, policy and civil rights to Fisk” says Dr. Agenia W. Clark, President of Fisk University. “He has…
NEW ORLEANS – The Women’s Business Enterprise Council South (WBEC South) announces today the nine finalists for the regional round of the ACCELERATE Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) pitch competition. The following women business owners will compete in a live online pitch competition showcasing their innovative product or service ideas on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. CDT: Kay Baker, Co-Founder & CEO, Green Llama, Johnson City, Tennessee Dr. Natalia Caylor, Founder, Hola Insights, Huntsville, Alabama Ameka Coleman, Founder, Strands of Faith, Pearl, Mississippi Abbi Jones, Founder & CEO, Medpaper, Northport, Alabama Danielle Lombard-Sims, CEO, Talentergy, LLC, Memphis,…
Sponsored by JPMorganChase Summer is here, and for many Americans, it’s vacation season. It’s also one of the most expensive seasons to travel. With warm weather, school breaks and slower work schedules encouraging many to hit the road or book a flight during the summer months, prices for flights, hotels and destinations often reach their peak, which could put a damper on your dream vacation plans. If you’re looking to get away and maximize your time out of office, these tips and tricks can help make seeing the world, or even just the U.S., a bit more affordable. Start saving…
NASHVILLE, TN — YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee proudly announces the 33rd class of its Academy for Women of Achievement (AWA), presented by Amazon. Five extraordinary women and one leading organization will be honored for their remarkable contributions to the community during an awards celebration on Tues., Oct. 28 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. This year’s event is co-chaired by Deborah Taylor Tate (AWA Class of 2006), Hon. Emily J. Reynolds (AWA Class of 2024), and Adrienne Johnson, YWCA Board Member. “The women and organization we celebrate this year embody the values of the YWCA—strength, leadership, and commitment to community,”…
NASHVILLE, TN — YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee proudly announces the 33rd class of its Academy for Women of Achievement (AWA), presented by Amazon. Five extraordinary women and one leading organization will be honored for their remarkable contributions to the community during an awards celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. This year’s event is co-chaired by Deborah Taylor Tate (AWA Class of 2006), Hon. Emily J. Reynolds (AWA Class of 2024), and Adrienne Johnson, YWCA Board Member. “The women and organization we celebrate this year embody the values of the YWCA—strength, leadership, and commitment to community,”…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mt. Zion Baptist Church will once again serve the Nashville community with its highly anticipated Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Antioch Campus (2261 Murfreesboro Pike). Following last year’s turnout of more than 4,000 families, the event returns with free school supplies, haircuts, health screenings, and more; all to ensure students start the year prepared and confident. WHAT: Mt. Zion’s Annual Back to School Bash WHEN: Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Mt. Zion Antioch Campus – 2261 Murfreesboro Pike,…