March 23 – April 15 A Raisin in the Sun. Former Tennessee Titan Eddie George will star as ‘Walter Lee’ in the classic production A Raisin in the Sun, .at TPAC – Andrew Johnson Theater. https://nashvillerep.org/ March 24 – April 1 Vol State Students Present the Musical “Fame.” Vol State Students Present the Musical “Fame,’ based on the hit TV series and film. $5 suggested donation at the door. Proceeds go to fund student scholarships. LOCATION: Wemyss Auditorium, Caudill Hall, Vol State 1480 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN 37066. https://www.volstate.edu March 26 The 5th Annual Nashville Chili Festival. Taste nearly 30…
Author: Tribune Staff
Chuck Berry was an icon, a legend and is credited for being the founding father of Rock and Roll music. With songs such as “Maybellene” (1955), “Roll Over Beethoven” (1956), “Rock and Roll Music” (1957) and “Johnny B. Goode” (1958). Berry refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive. He wrote lyrics that focused on teen life and consumerism, and developing a music style that included guitar solos and showmanship, Berry was a major influence on subsequent rock music. He was among the first musicians to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on its opening…
NASHVILLE, TN — Country singer-songwriter Lionel Cartwright wants to give back to the Nashville community in a big way. So big, in fact that the music veteran hopes his inaugural “Love This Town” benefit concert, set for 7 p.m. Friday, March 31 at HopePark Auditorium in Bellevue, will be part of an ongoing series that moves beyond the Nashville area. In the meantime, Cartwright has lined up talent that includes acclaimed guitarist and recording artist Phil Keaggy as well as young talents Savannah Conley, Hank Compton and Zach Hackett to join him on stage that night. Proceeds will benefit the…
NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Tennessee State University was honored at the city’s annual Arbor Day Celebration for its dedication to help improve the environment. TSU legendary coach Ed Temple was remembered at the annual Nashville Arbor Day Celebration, that also honored Tennessee State for its dedication to help improve the environment. Mayor Megan Barry recognized TSU and two other universities on Thursday, March 9, for being part of the Tree Campus USA program, which recognizes college and university campuses that effectively manage their campus trees, and strive to engage their student population utilizing service learning opportunities centered on…
If you’re a driver who’s constantly on the go, consider a 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO. It’s A 1.6-L DIG™ Turbocharged engine gives Sentra NISMO equal parts power and fun-to-drive performance. It’s masterful engineering that meets the high standards synonymous with NISMO. NISMO’S sporty 18” aluminum-alloy wheels will help get you there—no matter where it is. They’re wrapped in aggressive P215/45R18 all-season tires. NISMO-exclusive styling features include: • Front and rear fascias with signature red stripe • Unique front grille and side sills • Black outside mirrors with turn signal indicators • Rear spoiler • Unique front LED daytime running lights…
The new 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid EX offers drivers the “three R’s” of a quality vehicle: Refined. Relaxing. Ready for the road. The Optima Hybrid features a spacious, well-appointed cabin filled with a variety of premium features. And with its battery pack placed right under the floor, the Optima Hybrid is available with 60/40 split-folding seats for added versatility. The versatile design of the 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat allows for longer cargo items to be carried with the rear seat passengers. For even larger cargo loads, both sections of the rear seats can be folded down. Additionally, rear seat passengers…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The announcement of several key hires last week show that the campaign staff for former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean’s gubernatorial race is taking shape. Among several names, he selected Calvin Anderson campaign treasurer and Charles Robert Bone as the Finance Chairman. Anderson is a former Blue Cross Blue Shield Executive, while Bone, in addition to being an attorney and President/CEO of Bone McAllester Norton, PLLC, has been active in Democratic campaigns for over 28 years. Among his former positions was a stint as Finance Chairman for U.S. Congressman Harold Ford, Jr.’s 2006 Senatorial campaign,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – To celebrate financial literacy month, Knowledge Bank is pleased to announce its annual Young Money Matters Summit, to be held April 4, 2017 at the Nashville Public Library downtown location. The program, which takes place from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, was created to educate 9th and 10th graders financially and help them achieve their financial goals. When Courtney Hale learned of Tennessee being ranked as the 38th state for the economic well-being of children he founded Knowledge Bank, a 501c3 organization committed to improving the financial literacy of youth. His organization continues to help young people…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A visiting scholar and author who studies Native American and indigenous peoples will explain how they used what’s now the nation’s capital in a free public lecture set Tuesday, March 21, at MTSU. Joseph Genetin-Pilawa, an assistant professor of history at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and MTSU’s 2017 Strickland Visiting Scholar in History, will speak on “The Indians’ Capital City: Native Histories of Washington, D.C.” March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 106 of MTSU’s Paul W. Martin Sr. Honors Building. A campus map with parking notes is available at https://tinyurl.com/MTSUParkingMap. Genetin-Pilawa, who is the…