DJ Benji Rich, aka Benji Tankard, CEO & Founder of Pure Entertainment, USA, and star on Bravo TV’s hit show, Thicker Than Water, is pleased to announce the kick-off of Nashville DJ Truck. The mobile live music truck will be the first silent disco truck of its kind in the US. Mr. Tankard is stated that for the kick-off event scheduled for June 1, 2017, the Nashville DJ Truck will partner with the Nashville Scene’s “Movie in the Park” and feature a June artist showcase special. During “Movie in the Park” the mobile DJ truck will promote independent artists’ hit singles…
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NASHVILLE, TNCountry music icon Charley Pride is pleased to announce his upcoming album, Music In My Heart, set for release July 7. The project marks the CMA “Entertainer of the Year” winner’s first new studio release in more than six years, and features 13 all-new recordings, produced by traditional singer-songwriter Billy Yates. Music In My Heart will be released in the United States via Music City Records, and available at physical and digital retailers nationwide. “It was fun getting back into the studio. My goal was to record the best traditional country album possible. But I also wanted someone else to handle all of…
MEMPHIS, TN — The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Pharmacy is expanding its regional tuition rate program to pharmacy students living out of state within a 200-mile radius of the college’s instructional sites in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville, effective for fall 2017. The highest-ranked pharmacy school in Tennessee and ranked number 17 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, the college will now be more accessible to students from parts of 13 surrounding states. They will pay only 25 percent of the differential between in-state and out-of-state tuition. The expansion brings the out-of-state tuition for…
It’s a luxury sedan in its class loaded with plenty of luxury features and it’s a Kia, The new 2017 Kia Cadenza. Some of those features include: UVO eServices with 7” Touch-Screen Display; AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM® Audio System, with Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™; Harman/Kardon® QuantumLogic™; Premium Surround Sound with Clari-Fi™, 630 Watts, 12 Speakers; Lush soft diamon-quilted leather seats, that feature four available décor themes No matter the trim, changing from power to manual steering is seamless with the Limited. The Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) helps you at the wheel, making your drive smoother and more responsive. Lane Change Assist…
NASHVILLE, TN — It was a standing-room-only event at Swetts Restaurant, honoring Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr, in his bid for the Tennessee State Senate-District 19. Jones announced his “Willing to Serve” campaign on the steps of the Capitol in February. He said then, and continues to say with great respect to the current Senator, who has held this office for more than 25 years, “If Senator Harper decides to retire, then I am willing to serve the people of the 19th Senatorial District.” The room was full of individuals who support Jones in his bid. “Judge Carol Soloman said…
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 vehicle in its class…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Foster Adoptive Care Association is hosting its 10th Annual Walk Me Home 5K Walk for foster care on Saturday, May 6 at Bicentennial Mall State Park in Nashville. The event brings awareness of the 8,000 Tennessee children in foster care and raises funds for the Walk Me Home Enrichment Fund, which provides grants to children in foster care for extra-curricular activities and special needs and requests. “For children and youth in foster care, healing from neglect and abuse often begins with foster parents engaging the child in an extracurricular activity. Activities build self- esteem, social…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act of 2017, or “Trumpcare,” by a vote of 217-213: “I voted against Trumpcare today because it is harmful to the average American and will result in people dying because they don’t have access to quality, affordable health insurance,” said Congressman Cohen. “This poorly-thought-out legislation, that has a mere 17% approval rating, allows states to discriminate against patients with pre-existing conditions and to opt out of offering essential health benefits such as maternity care, mental health…
NASHVILLE, TENN. — On Saturday, May 20 at 7pm the Nashville Jazz Workshop is delighted to announce the return of one of Nashville’s true musical treasures – the Beegie Adair Trio! Beegie Adair has been an important part of Nashville’s musical fabric for more than 40 years. She was a sought after studio musician in the late 60’s and early 70’s, and was a session musician working on WSM-TV and the Johnny Cash Show from ’69-’71. She has accompanied many legendary performers in many different genres. Awarded as a 2013 “Jazz Hero” by the Jazz Journalists Association, Beegie is one of the most accomplished…