NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 8, 2017 – The Nashville chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization recently hosted a “Behind the Scenes” event with EO member DSi, Nashville’s premier eDiscovery firm. On Tuesday evening, Feb. 28 at the company’s offices at 500 Church St., the event included a panel discussion, Q&A session and tour of the DSi workspace. Members of the panel discussed how to create a successful culture, the benefits of doing so and several innovative culture programs DSi has created. DSi started focusing strongly on company culture in 2012. Since then, the company has won numerous awards for its culture, including Inc. Magazine’s…
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) released the following statement on the canceled Republican health care vote: “I’m glad the House didn’t pass this bad bill and hurt people who need health care. I think the energy from people back home, including thousands of Tennesseans, made the difference,” Rep. Cooper said. “Obamacare isn’t perfect. But we should work together to fix the law and make it better for everyone. It will take courage and political will from both parties. I hope Congress is up to the task because voters are watching.”
Ready to enroll your child in school next year? Ameerah Palacious, external communications specialist for Metro Nashville school district, is the guest this week on Take 10 with The Tennessee Tribune. She discusses with Tribune Editorial Director Sandra Long Weaver what needs to be done for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registrations for the 2017-2018 school year. She also talks about an upcoming new kindergarten fair. You can learn more by visiting: https://www.mnps.org
NASHVILLE, TN — The American Red Cross is issuing a call for platelet and type O negative and AB blood donors to make an appointment to give after severe winter weather in some parts of the country caused about 250 Red Cross blood drives to cancel in March, resulting in more than 8,500 uncollected blood and platelet donations. Platelets, type O negative blood and type AB plasma are three of the most in-demand blood products by hospitals. Those who give can help patients locally or across the country as the Red Cross has the ability to move blood products where…
Words cannot express how proud African-Americans are of Venus Williams and Serena Williams. The Williams’ sisters have dominated the international stage as it concerns the sport of tennis for more than a decade. Americans, in general, and African-Americans, in particular, have conveyed their administration of the Williams sisters because of their athletic prowess as well as their generosity and demeanor off the court. To be sure, the Williams sisters have engaged in intense competition against one another on the court; however, it is apparent that they truly love each other off the court. Unfortunately, not all not sisters or brothers…
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) mourns the passing of NABJ Founder Claude Lewis, also a founder of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists (PABJ). Lewis died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in Voorhees, N.J. He was 82. Lewis was a highly respected journalist and mentor to many journalists. Born and raised in New York City, he attended public schools and graduated from City College with a degree in English. Lewis worked as an editor and reporter for newspapers and magazines, such as Newsweek, New York Herald Tribune, and The Philadelphia Bulletin. He…
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…
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…