Les Gemmes, Inc. Nashville Chapter are thrilled to share that the Christmas community service project at the David Jones, Jr. Assisted Living Center was a heartwarming success! On Saturday, December 14th, the Jewels delivered beautifully assembled gift bags to 22 residents, spreading holiday cheer, and making a meaningful impact. The residents were deeply touched by the kindness and generosity shown by everyone involved. The smiles, conversations, and gratitude we witnessed were truly priceless and a reminder of the difference small acts of kindness can make. A special thank-you goes to the Jewels who volunteered their time to help hand out the baskets and…
Author: Tribune Staff
The future of education in Memphis took a decisive step on December 16, 2024, as the Shelby County Commission voted 10-0-0 to approve $33,910,683 in funding for the new Frayser High School. The resolution, presented by Commissioner Thornton, passed with 10 votes in favor, to pass the motion marking a transformative moment for education in Memphis. The comprehensive funding package includes: • Total project investment of $112 million • Strategic allocation of $33.9 million in immediate funding • Additional $9 million over 5 years for municipal schools’ construction roadmap • Maintained commitment to finding a solution for a new school…
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been named to Forbes magazine’s inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers, announced Nov. 26. “Receiving this inaugural award is truly an honor and a testament to our commitment as an institution to be an employer of choice. We take pride in providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports our employees’ well-being and growth, which we know is essential to building a vibrant and dynamic workplace,” said Tarah Keeler, interim associate vice chancellor and chief human resources officer. “As a large higher education employer, we invest deeply in our people, helping them advance both personally and…
In 2018, L.L. Bean ended its century-old lifetime return policy, limiting returns to one year after purchase and requiring receipts. The demise of this popular policy sparked backlash, with several customers filing lawsuits. It inspired Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management Huseyn Abdulla along with a team of researchers to examine how product return policies affect consumers and retailers. Read about their findings at The Conversation. UT is a member of The Conversation, an independent source for news articles and informed analysis written by the academic community and edited by journalists for the general public. Through this partnership, we seek to…
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by The Art Newspaper, an editorial partner of CNN Style. Lorraine O’Grady, an indefatigable conceptual artist whose work critiqued definitions of identity, died in New York on Friday aged 90. Her gallery, Mariane Ibrahim, confirmed her death via email, adding that it was due to natural causes. O’Grady became an artist comparatively late in life, when she was in her early 40s, and then worked for another two decades in relative obscurity before her work started coming to widespread attention in the early 2000s. She was included in the landmark 2007 exhibition “WACK!: Art and the…
NASHVILLE, TN – The Department of Children’s Services (DCS) is announcing an important trial change for the Tennessee Child Abuse Hotline. During designated weekend hours (Fridays 11 p.m. Central through Sundays 11 p.m. Central), the Hotline will transition to an online-only reporting system for the public. The purpose of this pilot is to increase the efficiency of the Hotline and reduce long wait times for public callers. Beginning Friday, December 6, 2024, callers wishing to report child abuse or neglect to the public Hotline number (877-237-0004) during weekend hours will now hear a recorded message prompting them to submit information…
In collaboration with the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) has renewed its Christmas Tree Recycling Program for the 2024-2025 holiday season. To keep Christmas trees out of the trash and landfills, NDOT will partner with Living Earth to chip and compost donated trees into mulch. NDOT anticipates thousands of Nashvillians throughout Davidson Country to donate trees and has secured the following 13 drop-off locations from December 26, 2024, through February 14, 2025. Cane Ridge Park Una Recreation Center Whitfield Park Cedar Hill Park Two Rivers Park Joelton Community Center Sevier…
Alpha Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporatedâ held its annual Dorothy Coley Edmond Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, 2025 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN. The chapter awarded two $3,000.00 scholarships to Tennessee State University (TSU) Senior Nursing Students, Yazmeen King and Alissa Sneed. Ms. King was home for the Thanksgiving holiday and was unable to attend. Ms. Sneed attended the Luncheon and expressed her appreciation for the scholarship and what it means to her. Ms. King sent a video expressing the same. Chairman Betty Wilson and Co-Chairman Bernice Barnes, along…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This holiday season, Tennessee is aglow with dazzling light displays and events that promise to fill families and visitors with cheer. The Volunteer State is the ultimate destination for a holiday escape in 2024, whether you’re driving through miles of lights, strolling through immersive Christmas villages or experiencing iconic local traditions. Here are 10 can’t-miss experiences this year, along with helpful holiday travel tips: Speedway In Lights (Bristol) Nov. 15-Jan. 4 The spectacular Speedway in Lights is back at Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway, offering a four-mile drive through three million twinkling lights. This year’s theme, “Santa Safari, ”…
NASHVILLE – Multiple Farmer Recovery Centers will be opening for survivors to discuss federal, state, and local programs and resources available to support farm recovery in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Farmer Recovery Centers are one-stop shops to provide farmers, farm workers, and related businesses within the agriculture community with technical and financial disaster related information. Survivors in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties may be eligible for additional agriculture assistance if they were impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. The following are dates and locations of the Farmer Recovery Centers. All centers will be open…