EAST NASHVILLE, TN — The Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs’ long awaited home opener took place this past Saturday. Stratford High School was decked out and looking good. The game was delayed 45 minutes due to the officials being late. The delay didn’t deter the Bulldawgs (1-0) from being dominate in their 46-6 victory over the Kentuckiana Bucks (0-1). “We were ready to go and then the refs were late,” said Bulldawgs head coach Blaine Boone. “It is tough getting guys ready then they had the wait. The fans were also getting restless. I’m glad we could turn it on and play…
Author: Tribune Staff
NASHVILLE, TN — It’s that time of year again—great food, music and summer are the winning ingredients to the annual 17th Annual Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival. It’s a celebration of music and culture. The Saturday event features a main stage in the Bicentennial Mall amphitheater, along with vendors, food trucks, a customized Children’s Pavilion, and much more. Festival-goers can enjoy tunes of jazz, blues and R&B from local artists and national headliners. Festival-goers will enjoy the music of Headliners of the festival are Rose Royce, the R&B band, best known for hits from soundtrack album to the 1976…
MEMPHIS, TN — As one of the leading scientists in the world in the field of cardiovascular biology, Gadiparthi N. Rao, PhD, is understandably busy. The George and Elizabeth Malloy Professor in the Department of Physiology in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), he has had four grants renewed by the National Institutes of Health in 10 months with a grand total of $6,722,099. Dr. Rao’s research focuses on vascular wall remodeling following injury, diet-induced atherosclerosis and abnormal new blood vessel formation as it relates to proliferative retinopathy. His four-year grant, “NFATs and Vascular…
MURFREESBORO, TN — A member of the MTSU community has been awarded one of the state’s highest honors for librarians. Kathy Boudreau-Henry received the Frances Neel Cheney Award at the Tennessee Library Association’s annual conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. The award recognizes “a significant contribution to the world of books and librarianship through the encouragement of the love of books and reading,” according to www.tnla.org. Boudreau-Henry has been library science program coordinator at MTSU’s James E. Walker Library for the past 18 years and will be retiring May 31. The crowning achievement of her tenure is the approval of a master’s…
NASHVILLE, TN — Former Metropolitan Nashville Council member, Sam Coleman (District 33) was sworn in on Tuesday, May 30, as Judge, Division X, Davidson County General Sessions Court. Interestingly, Coleman’s swearing-in ceremony was held in the A.A. Birch Criminal Court Building. The late Justice Birch also held that position early in his career. Coleman is the fourth African American General Sessions Judge in Davidson County. Coleman wore a black robe just after he took the oath administered by former Tennessee Supreme Court Justice William Koch, who is now dean at Nashville School of Law. “I make one pledge to you and…
The 2017 Golf GTI Sport is the hatchback that delivers in practicality and smart technology. The under the hood magic is what helps this hatchback get the job done. The Golf’s autobahn-tuned sport suspension separates the Golf GTI from the rest of the pack. With precise control, the Golf GTI can stay level in corners and help maintain grip while still managing to provide a smooth ride. The Performance Monitor in the Golf GTI is digitally turbocharged. G-meter. Boost pressure. Oil temperature. And more. The customizable, digital 3-gauge monitor can let you keep a close eye on your favorite high-powered…
NASHVILLE, TN — An anonymous $10 million gift to the College Halls program continues the momentum that is transforming the undergraduate experience at Vanderbilt University by establishing living–learning communities in residential colleges across campus. “The generous philanthropy of our donors continues to empower the strategic vision behind College Halls at Vanderbilt. This $10 million gift provides critical momentum for new residential colleges along West End Avenue,” Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos said. “The College Halls program provides students with a diverse, vibrant environment to connect socially and intellectually with their classmates and faculty. I’m so grateful for those who have invested…
FRANKLIN, TN — The Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) today formally kicked off the statewide “What Fuels Your Fire?” volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign. The campaign is part of the Volunteer Workforce Solutions program designed to help Tennessee’s fire departments achieve a viable and sustainable volunteer firefighter workforce. Nineteen (19) Tennessee fire department groups, consisting of 64 fire departments from across the state, are participating in the 2-year program, designed to address the shortage of volunteer firefighters in Tennessee. The fire departments will use geographic information systems (GIS) to take in-depth…
NASHVILLE, TN — Sporting a soft grey shirt and plaid bow tie, Jamal Underwood proudly, yet shyly, introduced himself to Nashville Mayor Megan Barry. He’s a second year student in the Next Steps Program at Vanderbilt, and is completing his fourth week on the job as an intern in the Davidson County Clerk’s Office. “When contacted by Katrina Nunn of Next Steps and learning about this very significant program, I knew it would be a ‘win-win’ opportunity for us,” said Brenda Wynn, Davidson County Clerk. Jamal is totally focused on his work. The 20-year old Next Steps at Vanderbilt participant…
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Treasury Department is proud to announce that Rodney Escobar, Director of the Division of Claims and Risk Management, was awarded the Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)’s 2017 Public Risk Manager of the Year Award. Treasury’s Division of Claims and Risk Management is responsible for identifying the State’s exposure to property and casualty risks and determining the appropriate risk control methods to protect against monetary loss due to unforeseen events. The division administers the State’s workers compensation, tort liability, risk management and loss prevention, and property and insurance programs for 41 state government agencies, 49 institutions of…