NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Senate voted unanimously today to make TBI investigative records around officer-involved shooting deaths public. The bill is sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Lee Harris, D-Memphis, and Representative G.A. Hardaway, D-Memphis. “I would submit that there is no greater government action than the taking of a life and no more legitimate public interest in government-produced information,” Senator Lee Harris said. “We shouldn’t keep these records confidential from the public after the investigation and prosecution are concluded.” Tennessee public records law currently exempts all TBI investigative records from public disclosure, thus making them confidential. These records are…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Join us on the lawn of Nashville’s Centennial Park at 2500 West End Avenue for the 46th Annual Spring Tennessee Craft Fair. Tennessee Craft’s Spring and Fall Fairs are recognized as the premier craft festivals in Nashville and the Southeast, drawing attendees from Boston, Houston, San Francisco and further. The hours are 10 am to 6 pm on Friday, May 5 and Saturday, May 6. The hours for Sunday, May 7 are 10 am to 5 pm. With the Parthenon as a backdrop, tents filled with one-of-a-kind handmade craft from over 200 fine craft artists take over Centennial…
NASHVILLE, TN — Let’s celebrate the diversity of Nashville! Global Education Center’s Roots, Rhythm and Rhyme: Celebrating Cultural Diversity will take place April 22nd as a time to support the diversity that we see in our neighbors, friends and colleagues and to work diligently to ensure that the next generation does the same. The RHYMES of the event will come from community leaders, change makers and other various Global Education Center supporters who will recite their favorite poem that has helped them in expressing their own cultural identity. Readers include: Alice Randall, Author of The Wind Done Gone; Caroline Randall Williams, Author…
Continuing its domination of the midsize segment, the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE continues to dominate its role as being a top midsize vehicle in its class. This hybrid brings upgraded design and technology to one of America’s best-selling passenger cars. The Camry features front sport seats and paddle shifters to help make the journey a lot more exciting and safe. The Camry XLE has sleek exterior features, and an exclusive design with 18-inch alloy wheels with machined face and gloss black painted accents. The hybrid also offers smoked tail lamp treatments and a unique exterior badge. Some of the…
The 2017 Volkswagen Golf TSI SEL is once again scoring a big 10 among Car and Drivers best ten cars in this category and size. Often referred to as “the modern hatch,” this hatchback is about efficiency and power. And thanks to Golf’s 1.8L lightweight turbocharged engine, you can have both. The engine is able to deliver 170 hp, which allows for a more-spirited drive every time you hit the ignition. Space is found all around. Configure your space to make the most of the cargo area. The 60/40-split folding rear seats with release levers fold down easily for maximum…
By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — Significant progress has been made in the production of the National Museum of African-American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville. The museum, which will be part of the new Fifth + Broadway complex set to open in 2019, held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the progress. Henry Hicks, president and CEO of the NMAAM, said that each of the galleries are named after a song, such as “Oh Happy Day,” “Thriller,” “Started From the Bottom” and more, which reflect a certain era of music ranging from religious to 80s technology. They are also in the process…
NASHVILLE, TN — State Representative Brenda Gilmore today announces her candidacy for the 19th State Senatorial District. “Now more than ever we need leaders with a longstanding record of giving back, listening and responding to constituents’ concerns,” Gilmore said. “I go to work every day and listen to the concerns and frustrations of our citizens. I have been blessed with the opportunity to actually respond and make a real difference. It would be my honor to continue giving back to this community.” While serving in the State House, she has advocated for Ban the Box, which provides those convicted of…
NASHVILLE, TN — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will deliver the 2017 keynote address during the 142nd commencement exercise for Fisk University. Pelosi, along with Trustee Emeritus Mike Curb, will also be awarded honorary doctorate degrees. Graduation ceremonies will be held at The Temple Church on Monday, May 1, 2017, beginning at 10:00am. “It is an extraordinary honor and privilege for the Fisk community to have Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Trustee Emeritus Mike Curb delivering remarks to our 2017 graduating class,” said Frank L. Sims, interim president. “Both of these individuals have lived extraordinary lives full of many accomplishments. As…
NASHVILLE – Sen. Lee Harris will hold a town hall at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 in Memphis to discuss the Affordable Care Act. Sen. Harris released the following statement ahead of his town hall. “I was pleased that the recent attempt to repeal Obamacare by our Republican controlled Congress failed. I want to take this renewed opportunity to inform the citizens of Memphis about their options for obtaining healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A representative from TennCare will be in attendance to give an update on the ACA as it relates to Tennessee. I’d like to…
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors sent a letter today to President Donald J. Trump to express support for the recent air strikes on a Syrian airbase. The letter was signed by USCM President Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, USCM Vice President New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, USCM Second Vice President Columbia Mayor Stephen Benjamin, and USCM CEO and Executive Director, Tom Cochran. The letter praises the President for his appropriate response against Basha al-Assad’s “unacceptable and horrible use of chemical weapons on innocent men, women, children and babies living in the cities of his own nation, Syria.”…