NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) –— Tennessee State University is putting more students to work this summer under Mayor Megan Barry’s Opportunity NOW program. A report from the mayor’s office shows that 51 TSU students applied for positions with the program, more than any other university or college in the Davidson County area. An initiative launched earlier this year by Mayor Barry, Opportunity NOW seeks to provide young people in Davidson County access to employment. Treasure Giddens, a senior chemistry major from Detroit, is one of the TSU student interns in the program this year. She will work as a…
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NASHVILLE, TN —Fairfield M. B. Church, located on Dickerson Road in Goodlettsville, unveiled a significant sign to its apartment complex the church has owned for approximately 20 years. The 2-building, 8 unit apartments were named in honor of Deacon Ernest Jennings, who was a stalwart in the church and led the charge for the church to own these units. Before the move to Goodlettsville, the religious edifice of Fairfield was located at the corner of Fairfield and Fain streets in south Nashville, next door to the apartments. More than 20 members of the Jennings family were present for the special…
2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited The 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited has a lot of “newness” going on, other than the “new car smell” brand new vehicles are known for. The engineers and designers working on Elantra made a lot of new upgrades such as greater use of high-strength steel to reduce body flex. In addition, they updated the rear suspension geometry and added insulation to the upper body plus the thicker front door and rear window glass. Front suspension and steering bushings were improved to reduce vibration. What you’ll notice is a serenely smooth yet responsive ride. Elantra is the only…
NASHVILLE, TN — At The Besties 2017, hosted by Best Buddies Tennessee, Nashville-based financial services company Advance Financial was presented with the Employer of the Year 2017 award for its support of and participation in the Best Buddies Jobs program. Advance Financial employee, and program participant, Jarrod Stahl was also presented with the Employee of the Year 2017 award. Advance Financial joined the Jobs Program in 2016 and created the records management specialist position for Jarrod. As a member of the finance department, he works daily on compiling Excel spreadsheets, managing records and completing quality assessment tasks. In his role…
NASHVILLE, TN — As part of its mission to advance education, Nashville-based financial services company Advance Financial gave $1,000 scholarship awards to 10 outstanding Middle Tennessee high school students at its 3rd Annual Scholarship Banquet. Student applications were judged on GPA, community involvement and persevering over hardships in their lives. As guest speaker during this year’s event, Randy Coffman, Riverdale Warriors coach, focused on the three things the students need to succeed in life – passion, a strong work ethic and commitment. Coffman recently became the first Tennessee coach to be named the Naismith High School Girls Coach of the…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is committed to its important role as an economic engine for Middle Tennessee, promoting opportunities for both large and small businesses to work at Nashville International Airport (BNA) and John C. Tune Airport (JWN). Key to this effort is Davita Taylor, MNAA chief of staff, Board liaison and director of Business Diversity Development. Davita leads the initiatives to assist small and diverse businesses reach new heights through the construction and professional services contracts that are always a part of a busy airport and are increasing as BNA undertakes major growth and expansion.…
HOWARD C. GENTRY, JR. Written by Phyllis Qualls & Terri Woodmore NASHVILLE, TN — Howard C. Gentry Jr. walks the trail his father blazed. Howard Gentry Sr. had a strong work ethic, believed in education, and truly loved his family, his church, his friends, and his community. He also showed love and concern for all who were sent his way, as his widow, Mrs. Carrie Gentry records in her book about him, “ A Life Worth Living; A Biography of Howard C. Gentry, Sr.” Those qualities and much more are the basis of the lessons Howard Gentry Jr. learned from…
NASHVILLE, Tenn – Metro Public Works has begun its annual survey of Nashville’s road conditions and residents may see the survey vehicle winding its way through streets this summer. The trucks will be in Groups 1, 3 and 4, which is the left half of Davidson County, including downtown Nashville. Using a high-tech Digital Survey Vehicle to capture and record digital images of Nashville’s pavement conditions, the information will be used to ensure smooth, safe and economical pavement surfaces across our roadway network. The Digital Survey Vehicle uses laser technology to record the degree of roughness and distress along street…
NASHVILLE, TN, June 12, 2017 – Pinnacle Financial Partners President and CEO Terry Turner has been named Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 for the Southeast region in the field of financial services. The award recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas like innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Turner received the award from EY at a ceremony at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA, June 8. He was selected by an independent panel of judges as part of EY’s nationwide Entrepreneur of the Year program. “It’s an honor to be included…
Chicago, Illinois — 250 young Black male graduates from across Chicago and the Midwest will participate in the 4nd Annual Mass Black Male Graduation and Transition to Manhood Ceremony featuring nationally acclaimed WVON Radio Host Maze Jackson and Charles Thomas as keynote speakers. The ceremony will begin with a procession of 50 local Black elders—from business, law, media, government, medicine, education and religion—leading elementary school, high school and college graduates into the auditorium behind African drummers. This ceremonial event, sponsored by The Black Star Project, will take place at Metropolitan Apostolic Community Church (4100 South King Drive in Chicago, Illinois) on…