Author: Tribune Staff
After two straight losses to start the season, the East Nashville Eagles (1-2 overall, 1-1 metro and 1-0 region 5-3A) needed a jumpstart from somewhere. They received just that from junior Rondarious Gregory. Gregory scored three first half touchdowns to propel his team to a 44-12 victory over their metro for the Whites Creek Cobras (0-3, 0-1 and 0-1). He (Gregory) has been playing well all year for us, this game he really stepped up,” said Eagle offensive coordinator Anthony Owens. “We put him in the backfield today and he responded. Our backs were a little banged up so…
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From Staff Reports ANTIOCH, TN — As a field organizer for the Tennessee Education Association, Cane Ridge-area resident Antoinette Lee talks to state lawmakers about what teachers need. Early in her career, she was a teacher of special education students in a Virginia high school. Antoinette’s TEA territory includes Williamson County Schools and the Franklin Special School District where she serves members of the Williamson County Education Association. She’s served education association members in Arizona, Mobile, Ala., and Memphis. She’s been with TEA here over 15 years. She’s known Sam Coleman since he first ran for Metro Nashville City Council.…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — As a part of its continuing mission to update and inform its readership, as well as participate in the ongoing revolution in newsgathering and technology, the Tennessee Tribune has expanded the video end of its operation. This week we began an extensive and exhaustive new series designed to spotlight prominent newsmakers and critical issues affecting not only communities of color, but the entire city, region and state. Such a series certainly merits its own name, and we’re calling it “Trending With The Tribune.” “Trending With The Tribune” does more than highlight the latest names, events, personalities and items causing a…
Former Tennessee State University student, Larry Bates, was found shot by Metro Police early Tuesday morning outside of Boyd Hall dormitory. The suspect who shot Bates fled the scene before police officials arrived. The cause of this shooting is still under investigation. Bates is currently seeking medical attention at Vanderbilt Medical Hospital.
Mount Zion Baptist Church and the Nashville community celebrate Bishop Joseph W. Walker III on his name dedication for the Jefferson Street Overpass.
September 2 Plan on getting your JAZZ groove on with some of Nashville’s beloved jazz experts. Kevin Madill, Brian Allen, Chester Thompson, Rod McGaha and Connye Florance for Snap on Jazz 2 & 4. TIME: 8 pm. LOCATION: Nashville Jazz Workshop, 1319 Adams Street, Nashville. September 3 Scenic Riverfront Park is the location for the 4th annual Old School BBQ Festival. Part of the Labor Day Weekend Celebration in Music City, this Festival promises to be another fun event in the wonderful Downtown setting on the Cumberland River. Bring your lawn chair, an appetite and your dancing shoes as you…