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…
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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…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Two of the most profound musical innovators in country and bluegrass music will forever remain part of the Soul of Nashville with the installation today of life-size statues of Little Jimmy Dickens and Bill Monroe at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman, which is recognized as the Soul of Nashville, was founded as a beacon of hope for the faithful; it has become an international symbol of cultural significance drawing millions of people to Nashville to find their own inspiration in the wood pews under the famed stained-glass windowpanes. The bronze likenesses were commissioned by the Ryman…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (June 10, 2017) – Saint Thomas Health hosted a free healthcare clinic in McMinnville, Tenn. as part of its commitment to serve the poor and vulnerable in Middle Tennessee. Around 300 residents in and around Warren County showed up to receive care. Saint Thomas Health has hosted more than 30 free healthcare clinics over the years, but this is the first one in Warren County. The event, which was open to the public, was at Warren County High School on 199 Pioneer Lane, Saturday, June 10 from 8am-2pm (see pictures below). Saint Thomas Health, a part of…
You have a lot of choices it you are looking for a way to freshen your breath. But if you want to do something healthy for your teeth and gums, make rinsing with a mouthwash a part of your daily routine. Today’s mouthwashes can reduce gingivitis, tooth decay, tartar and plaque and they can even help whiten your teeth some. Do I Need to Use a Mouthwash? Mouthwash is not a substitute for brushing and flossing. A mouthwash won’t cure serious gum disease. If you have regular bleeding of your gums when brushing and or consistent bad breath, you need…
NASHVILLE, TN — Jackson Street Missionary Baptist Church will be celebrating their 109th Homecoming Anniversary on June 25, 2017 at 11:00 AM. The guest speaker will be Rev. Anthony Paschall, Pastor of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Columbia, TN. JSMBC is located at 1209 Jackson Street in the heart of North Nashville. The church extends a warm invite to the entire community for a glorious celebration of this historical event and a heartfelt worship experience.
NASHVILLE, TN — Greater Bethel A. M.E. Church will host a weekend of activities in honor and celebration of Women. Billed as Women’s Weekend, Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 at Greater Bethel AME Church, located at 1300 South Street. The theme is “When Women Pray,” and will feature an outstanding list of faithful and faith-based women leaders with messages of hope and devotion. Kathryn Russell, Chair of Women’s Weekend said, “The three-day event is intentionally designed to bring women and men into a community of effective praying, spiritual fellowship and a stronger than ever relationship with God.” Friday, June 23…
EAST NASHVILLE, TN — The Middle Tennessee Bulldawgs’ long awaited home opener took place this past Saturday. Stratford High School was decked out and looking good. The game was delayed 45 minutes due to the officials being late. The delay didn’t deter the Bulldawgs (1-0) from being dominate in their 46-6 victory over the Kentuckiana Bucks (0-1). “We were ready to go and then the refs were late,” said Bulldawgs head coach Blaine Boone. “It is tough getting guys ready then they had the wait. The fans were also getting restless. I’m glad we could turn it on and play…
NASHVILLE, TN — It’s that time of year again—great food, music and summer are the winning ingredients to the annual 17th Annual Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival. It’s a celebration of music and culture. The Saturday event features a main stage in the Bicentennial Mall amphitheater, along with vendors, food trucks, a customized Children’s Pavilion, and much more. Festival-goers can enjoy tunes of jazz, blues and R&B from local artists and national headliners. Festival-goers will enjoy the music of Headliners of the festival are Rose Royce, the R&B band, best known for hits from soundtrack album to the 1976…
MEMPHIS, TN — As one of the leading scientists in the world in the field of cardiovascular biology, Gadiparthi N. Rao, PhD, is understandably busy. The George and Elizabeth Malloy Professor in the Department of Physiology in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), he has had four grants renewed by the National Institutes of Health in 10 months with a grand total of $6,722,099. Dr. Rao’s research focuses on vascular wall remodeling following injury, diet-induced atherosclerosis and abnormal new blood vessel formation as it relates to proliferative retinopathy. His four-year grant, “NFATs and Vascular…