NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A tree dedication ceremony was held this week at Bordeaux Gardens Park to honor the memory of Commander Anthony McClain, a respected leader in North Nashville and longtime member of the Metro Nashville Police Department. McClain, who died in February at age 53 after complications from a heart attack suffered in his office, devoted 27 years to MNPD and was widely admired both within the department and the community he served. The tree serves as a living tribute in the park, a space his wife Gayla says reflects her husband’s love for the neighborhood. “It provides a…
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he Office of Mayor Freddie O’Connell has reached an agreement with Merus (formerly Al Neyer) to redevelop the Rivergate Mall site that sits on 57 acres in Goodlettsville. The development is expected to revitalize the area with multifamily housing, townhomes for sale, senior housing, retail, restaurant, sports and entertainment facilities, medical office, general office, and hotels, along with other improvements and public infrastructure. “We can take the lessons we’ve learned from the Global Mall redevelopment in Antioch and the Bellevue Mall to revitalize another space that is no longer serving the community well,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “With a development…
The Tennessee Supreme Court held that the Quality Improvement Committee (“QIC”) privilege is waivable. Under Tennessee law, healthcare organizations may form a QIC to evaluate patient care. The statute, Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-11-272(c)(1), protects any records and statements “relating to activities of a QIC” from discovery. The plaintiff, Payton Castillo, brought a negligence lawsuit on behalf of her deceased husband, Marshal Castillo, against various healthcare providers and organizations who were involved in Mr. Castillo’s care, including CHI Memorial Hospital (“Memorial”). After Mr. Castillo’s death, Memorial formed a QIC to evaluate the quality of care that was given to Mr.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — LEAD Public Schools recently announced the appointment of Dr. Ricki Gibbs as its next chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2025. The announcement follows current CEO Dwayne Tucker’s decision to continue his role as interim president at Tennessee State University (TSU) and not return to LEAD for the 2025-26 school year. Dr. Gibbs brings a wealth of experience as an education leader to his new role. He joined LEAD in 2023 as head of schools and demonstrated significant impact, notably leading LEAD Brick Church to double its performance during the 2023-24 school year. He also spearheaded the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The nonprofit Martha O’Bryan Center (MOBC) announces the addition of Jeff Darnell as Director for the Tennessee Alliance for Economic Mobility (TAEM), a public-private partnership it leads to help working Tennesseans move beyond “the benefits cliff,” widely recognized as one of the greatest barriers facing low-income families. TAEM includes more than 30 community-based organizations, faith-based institutions, government agencies, and educational entities across 16 Middle Tennessee counties (Cannon, Cheatham, Davidson, Dekalb, Dickson, Hickman, Houston, Humphries, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson) working to transform Tennessee’s safety net and promote lasting solutions that support economic mobility. TAEM’s Our ChanceTN pilot program, a groundbreaking initiative…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Scarritt Bennett Center will host Sacred Blues: “Sinners” and the Rhythm of Black Spirituality at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, in the Harambee Auditorium. This free hybrid event will explore the tension between religion and spirituality in Black life, drawing on themes from the film Sinners. Rev. Kelli X, Director of Racial Justice Ministries at Scarritt Bennett, will lead the conversation, which will examine the grief and glory of gospel and blues, and the cultural struggle between celebration and appropriation. Joining the discussion virtually is Saul Williams, artist and actor who portrayed the pastor and father…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s celebrated Concrete Industry Management program hosted over 320 area middle and high school girls Tuesday, May 13, at the second annual Ladies in Concrete Workshop to expose them to a variety of potential careers in a career field that has traditionally been dominated by men. Following last year’s successful inaugural event at the School of Concrete and Construction Management Building, this year’s event drew even more girls and young women to campus to get an up close view of different parts of the concrete industry through hands-on workshops demonstrating common things seen on…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — WeGo Public Transit is working with the Davidson County Office of the District Attorney to help crime witnesses in certain cases appear at court proceedings. WeGo Access will provide free transportation through the rideshare partner zTrip for individuals for whom transportation is a barrier when attending court in person is mandatory. The program will support witnesses connected to the Vulnerable Adult Protective Investigative Team (VAPIT) and Victim Witness/Prosecution Support Divisions. “Accessibility to our courts is critical to our criminal justice system. All too often, our elderly or vulnerable adults are unable to make it to court, diminishing…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University senior journalism major Tiffany Parker has been focused on working with local media outlets to gain expertise in her field. But during the spring semester, her academic career took a different turn after the Murfreesboro resident was recruited to work in the office of Tennessee Rep. Mike Sparks, an MTSU alumnus, during the 114th General Assembly, which concluded in late April. “I’ve been very busy in these last two years building a rich tapestry because I want to stand out and I want to build a career,” said Parker, who plans to attend…
NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty is urging animal owners to be aware of New World Screwworm (NWS), an invasive pest that poses a serious threat to livestock and other warm-blooded animals, including pets. NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing painful infected wounds. Adult flies are slightly larger than houseflies, with metallic blue/green bodies, orange eyes, and three dark stripes on their backs. Although the pest was eradicated from the United States decades ago, recent detections in Mexico highlight the potential for reintroduction and spread, particularly in…