Nashville, Tenn. – A tradition of giving continues more than 40 years later. Onward Real Estate, recognized as a strong community partner and pillar within Middle Tennessee, continues Christmas for the Children, a long-standing holiday initiative that has supported more than 10,000 children and raised over $500,000 for families in need. Christmas for the Children began more than four decades ago as a heartfelt gesture by real estate agents who wanted to honor Bob Parks with a meaningful Christmas gift—one rooted in generosity rather than personal recognition. Instead of a traditional present, agents chose to give back, creating an initiative that has since provided holiday gifts and…
Author: Tribune Staff
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A new community redevelopment initiative aimed at expanding housing and neighborhood resources officially launched this week in North Nashville. Elevate North Nashville Community Development Corporation, the charitable redevelopment arm of The House of God Church, hosted its inaugural groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday on Scovel Street, marking the start of a long-term investment focused on people-centered redevelopment in the area. The event brought together faith leaders, elected officials, community partners and residents to mark the beginning of a multi-property development effort designed to strengthen housing stability, economic opportunity and neighborhood wellness. Leaders said the project reflects a commitment to reinvestment that prioritizes…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwFWMXuO1_o This week’s video of Dave Potter provides an excellent contrast to last week’s video featuring Henry Conerway III. On January 17th, Conerway will bring the lightening, Potter much thunder. Order tickets now at: thejazzfoundationofwesttennessee.org, present them at Doe’s Eat Place between 4pm – 6pm on the night of the show and receive your favorite beverage half-price. Keep the Bop Alive!
COLUMBIA, TN (November 19, 2025) – Columbia Main Street, in partnership with the City of Columbia, will host the 39th Annual Columbia Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2025, and is a free event to attend. This beloved community tradition will once again fill Columbia’s historic downtown with holiday cheer as the Parade begins at 6:00 PM and travels along the traditional route down West 7th Street into the heart of downtown. This year’s parade will be hosted by Main Street Director Kelli Johnson and proudly sponsored by Stan McNabb Chevrolet Columbia. Families can expect a festive showcase of illuminated…
A few weeks ago,I discussed some of the intangible struggles that athletes face daily. In this article, I’ll share a more physical aspect. On October 26th, the Rutronik Stars Keltern faced off against Eigner Angles Noerdlingen. Despite sticking around through the first half, they were ultimately undermatched by our size and depth. Shortly after the start of the third quarter, I was put in the game. I was on track to have a record night, with 11 points in the first half, but then the universe had other plans. As I was coming down from what would have been my…
Black-owned businesses continue to expand across the United States, reflecting steady growth in entrepreneurship and community investment, even as disparities in access to capital and markets remain. Recent data show that 2025 is shaping up as another year of strong performance for Black entrepreneurs, with Tennessee emerging as a leader in opportunity and growth. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found that more than one in five Black adults in the U.S. view business ownership as essential to their definition of financial success. That aspiration is increasingly reflected in real numbers. The U.S. Census Bureau reported in May 2025 that…
NASHVILLE, TN — The versatile actress, poet and comic Phyllis Yvonne Stickney will be appearing at the National Museum of African American Music November 1 in a show that combines cultural advocacy, creative vision and community celebration. The night will feature Stickney’s pungent and timely humor and observations. She’s been seen on a host of programs. These include “Showtime at the Apollo,” “The Ms. Pat Show,” “New Jack City,” and BET’s “Comic View.” Stickney was born and raised in Arkansas. She moved to Los Angeles at 16, and obtained a job with a management company. After two years there she…
Nashville, TN — Senator Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) today urged Governor Bill Lee to find a way to protect Tennessee families from losing access to essential food assistance benefits. If the federal government does not release funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by November 1, approximately 690,000 Tennesseans, who rely on SNAP each month, could lose essential benefits. The federal government provides around $146 million each month to fund these benefits. Without federal action, those benefits could disappear leaving hundreds of thousands of families, children, individuals with disabilities and seniors without the means to put food on the table.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated (NCBW), Metropolitan Nashville Chapter proudly announces that its sisterhood has elected Dr. Patricia Malone Smith as its new President, effective October 1, 2025. Dr. Smith succeeds Janet Rachel, who since 2021 has led with distinction, vision, and unwavering commitment at the chapter and national level. Under her leadership the chapter received three Model Chapter awards, increased partnerships and visibility, and elevated advocacy programs for Black women and girls across Middle Tennessee. “I am extremely proud of all that we accomplished together and deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our…