NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 5, 2017) – At an event to celebrate Preds Pride Day, Mayor Megan Barry proclaimed Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen to be Honorary Mayor of Nashville for the Day, followed by an unveiling of a temporary sign for 5th Avenue South to be renamed ‘Predators Way’ for the month of June. “I’m really excited – what a cool opportunity and tremendous honor,” said Johansen. “It’s great that they thought about having a Predator out to do something like this and celebrate our team. I’m just going to soak in the experience and really enjoy the experience of…
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn., May 31, 2017—The Discovery Center kicks off Secret Garden Week 2017 on Thursday, June 1. A highlight of the summer social season in Middle Tennessee, the series of events allows participants to get a sneak peek at beautiful gardens hidden in backyards in and around Murfreesboro. Tickets and information are available at www.explorethedc.org/sgp. Secret Garden Week, which raises funds for the Discovery Center, includes the following events: Secret Garden Brunch Thursday, June 1, 10 a.m. Tickets: $35/person Location: Home of Ellen & Paul Willson, 1001 East Main Street, Murfreesboro There’s no better time to dust off your gardening gloves! Learn tips…
NASHVILLE, TN — TriStar Centennial Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of its Advanced Wound Care and Vascular Center. The clinic is hosting a welcome reception and open house for the medical community to spotlight the new service line and emphasize the importance of proper wound care. “It’s estimated that 6.7 million Americans experience chronic wounds and we are grateful to provide this much needed service to the Nashville community,” said Scott Cihak, president and chief executive officer at TriStar Centennial. “Our goal is to help restore the body’s ability to heal on its own.” The outpatient clinic…
NASHVILLE, TN — Just in time for the 2017 CMA Music Festival, multi-PLATINUM superstar duo Florida Georgia Line and LRC Group have announced June 5 as the grand opening of their first restaurant and entertainment destination, FGL House. Doors open to the public at 7 p.m. CT, setting the stage for a party that never ends in the heart of downtown Nashville’s neon-lit Country music paradise. Standing on 120 3rd Avenue South, FGL House will be an entertainment playground unlike any other, providing visitors with four stories of vibey music, inspired food, and unforgettable good times. Inside the massive venue, guests will be welcomed into the…
NASHVILLE, TN — They don’t call it “music city” for nothing. There is no shortage of great music by day or night in Nashville, Tennessee, with some musicians even playing multiple venues in a single evening. CMA Music Festival takes place June 8-11, attracting country music fans from around the world to soak up four days of live concerts by more than one hundred artists, including free shows in the downtown core. If country music isn’t your thing, the enormous Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is happening at the same time just down the road in Manchester, Tennessee, hosting 150…
The most effective leaders we have met keep their long term vision in focus. They simultaneously take advantage of immediate opportunities, and build capacity for the long term. These individuals have an understanding of the environment they are operating within, and are always building relationships that bring their organization closer to realizing their future vision. They know everything won’t happen by Friday. Patience and time are two resources required for success within the nonprofit sector. At the same time, these are perceived as being in short supply. We encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the goals you…
NASHVILLE, TN — For the fifteenth consecutive year, Ascend Federal Credit Union is raising the educational possibilities for its members with $1,000 scholarships. Winners of the 2017 Ascend Federal Credit Union Scholarship, their hometown and their college, university, technical, or trade school – where available – include the following: • McCalla Medvecky – Fairview – Lipscomb University • Kaitlyn Berry – McMinnville – Middle Tennessee State University • Hannah Luthi – Tullahoma – Auburn University • Sydney Smith – Wartrace – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga • William Calvert – Wartrace – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga •…
The 2017 Kia Sportage SX AWD offers premium craftsmanship that imbues every detail. From the new soft-touch materials to the upgraded seats with scientifically calibrated touch points, it’s all there. The angled console, displays, and buttons are all ergonomically optimized as well. The Sportage offers room to stow and grow. With its expanded cargo space, the Sportage has ample capacity for everything you want to take on your travels. The 60:40 flat-folding rear seats and dual-level cargo floor give you the versatility to create the space you need for every trip. Smart compartments have been added to provide even more…
From Staff Reports MURFREESBORO, TN — Racism influenced America’s victory in the Mexican War nearly 20 years before the Civil War, according to a university professor. “I Never Shall Be a White Man Again: Race and Junior Officers in the Mexican War” is a research report by Middle Tennessee State University History Professor Brady Holley. Interviewed by “MTSU On the Record” radio program host Gina Logue, Holley’s discussion airs 6 – 6:30 a.m. June 4 on WMOT-FM 89.5 and on www.wmot.org. Holley examined letters, diaries and other documents and concluded military officer training didn’t necessarily provide greater understanding of the…
NASHVILLE, TN — Gilman Whiting, a Vanderbilt University professor whose areas of research include psycho-social educational resilience, race, poverty, at-risk learners, and fatherhood initiatives, will co-lead a film seminar for African American boys in grades seven through nine June 19-23. “I See Me: A Film Seminar for Black Teen Boys” will take place at the Belcourt Theatre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. The seminar will explore high-quality films about the black male experience. Participants will learn to think critically about social, cultural and educational issues raised in the films while learning visual literacy and cinematic concepts. Whiting,…