NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville-based financial services company Advance Financial was named a 2016 winner in the One Planet Business and Professional Excellence Awards. The company was recognized in two categories, at the Gold level for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program of the Year and the Silver level for Most Customer Friendly Company of the Year. The One Planet Awards honors business and professional excellence in organizations around the world. “I couldn’t be prouder of our team,” said Tina Hodges, chief executive and chief experience officer for Advance Financial. “We work hard to create a welcoming and supportive culture for both…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Tina Hodges, chief executive and chief experience officer for Advance Financial, has been selected as one of the winners in the prestigious CEO World Awards® in the Female CEO of the Year category. Hodges is the gold winner for large companies (500 – 2,499 employees). Under her leadership, Advance Financial is opening 25 new stores in the next 12-18 months, bringing 250 new jobs and $10 million to the state’s economy. Along with the company’s expansion throughout Tennessee, Hodges and her team also worked to broaden the company’s reach online, offering its services to residents in Missouri,…
JACKSON, TN — On Sunday, May 28th at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in a sold out event in Jackson, Tennessee ten people who benefited their communities were honored. “We are very pleased to announce our Gallery of Legends for this year’s Freedom Fund Banquet,” chairperson Dr. Martha Robinson said in a news release. These people are being recognized as “NAACP Legends.” This year’s honorees include: • Rosetta Miller Perry, founder and publisher of the Tennessee Tribune newspaper and civil rights activist • Morris P. Fair Sr., retired teacher and community leader • Mary Cunningham, founding member of the Top Ladies of Distinction…
Nashville, TENN – VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Is holding a RECRUITMENT FAIR for Medical Supply Technicians to work in the Sterile Processing Service. These positions are in the GS 4/5/6 paygrades and various shifts are available. Current or former federal employees, Schedule A Hiring Authority for people with disabilities, and veterans eligible for Veterans’ Preference are encouraged to apply. The fair is being held at the Nashville VA Hospital Campus on June 7th and at the Murfreesboro VA Hospital Campus on June 8th from 8:30 to 1:00 each day. For further information contact: Pam Hays in the TVHS Hurman…
NASHVILLE — Tennessee’s on-farm summer camps give children the opportunity to trade class rooms and daycare walls for open pastures and barn stalls. Pick Tennessee Products, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s program to connect consumers to farmers, lists farms with summer camps geared to a variety of age groups and interests. Parents often struggle to find safe, fun and affordable activities for their children once the school year is over. Summer can become just an extension of the school routine, with too much time spent indoors and few new experiences. Sleep-away camps boast variety, but can be pricey and may…
NASHVILLE, TN — Fisk University will host the 2nd annual Fisk Food and Music Festival on Saturday, July 1 from 2 pm-9 pm. Sponsored by WFSK Jazzy 88.1, Sam’s Club, and the Metro Human Relations Commission of Nashville, the family-friendly festival will include performances by renowned Jazz artists Kevin Whalum, The Hamilton Brothers, Lindsey Webster, Dr. Mark Williams, and Les Saber. The Fisk Food and Music Festival is free, open to the public and will include music, games, local vendors, and food trucks. “WFSK has a 44-year history of being recognized as Nashville’s jazz station so bringing the Fisk Food…
By Marwan Hamaty, MD Question: How can the summer heat affect diabetes control? Heat, especially extreme heat, is hard for anyone to tolerate. It’s especially hard on people with diabetes. When your body is exposed to heat, you lose more water through sweat, which can dehydrate you. Dehydration increases blood sugar levels. High blood sugar will make you urinate more often, which can dehydrate you even more. To stay hydrated, drink more fluids. You can tell when you’re drinking enough because your urine will be lighter-colored. Heat can affect the way your body absorbs insulin. In hot weather, more blood…
June 2 SCORE Nashville Fashion Symposium. The Nashville Fashion Industry has experienced phenomenal growth over the past five years and has the potential to double in the coming eight to ten years to reach over nine billion dollars in total economic impact. Join us to learn how to become part of this growth in the fashion industry. LOCATION: Tennessee Bankers Association – 211 Athens Way, Nashville, TIME: 9 am – 12 noon. Contact: (615) 310-6784. June 3 2nd Annual Music City Hip Hop Awards. This event honors the best in Nashville’s R&B and hip hop talent. Red Carpet starts at 6…
In life, Rachel Kay Stevens wanted to help children as an occupational therapist. After her death, her teachers and classmates are ensuring her wish is fulfilled. Stevens, who died in January 2015 shortly after starting occupational therapy training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), will receive a posthumous OT degree from the UTHSC College of Health Professions during the college’s spring commencement ceremony on May 26. Her parents, Randy and Katrina Stevens of Batesville, Arkansas, will accept the degree. The ceremony is set for 1:30 p.m. at the Memphis Cook Convention Center Grand Ballroom. Among the graduates…
NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee State women’s track and field All-American Amber Hughes added to her decorated career by earning Ohio Valley Conference Field Athlete of the Year for the outdoor season. The award, which is voted on by the league’s head coaches, was announced by the league office on Thursday, May 11. For Hughes, who also won OVC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year and Indoor Field Athlete of the Year this season, it is her 11th major award from the OVC during her career. The senior from Atlanta currently ranks sixth in the nation in the triple jump thanks…