NASHVILLE – The House Democratic Caucus is morning the loss of one of its elder statesmen: Senator Doug Henry. The retired Senator died Sunday night at the age of 90. He was the longest serving lawmaker in the history of the Tennessee General Assembly, serving the Nashville area for more than 6 decades. House Democratic Leader Craig Fitzhugh this morning said, “My few words cannot convey the impact of Senator Henry. His wealth of knowledge, understanding of the essence of state government, impeccable character, love of his family and fellow man, and genteel manner set the highest bar. He allowed…
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Tennessee State University was founded in 1912 and Vanderbilt University was founded in 1873. For the past 105 years, these two institutions have educated students less than three miles from each other, and yet the schools’ forensics teams have never formally debated one another. However, that all changed on Feb. 25 when The Great Debate took place at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church. As the first debate between the two universities, the event easily drew the community’s attention. Participation of 101.1 The Beat’s Adrian “A.G” Granderson as MC, and WTVF News Anchor Vickie Yates as moderator made it a special…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Performing Arts Center and NECAT (Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television) invite you inside the exciting world of special effects makeup with Rick Prince, Rashaad Santiago, Chloe Sens, and Tate Steinsiek – celebrated artists from “Face Off,” the Syfy Channel’s hit special effects show – at “The Art of Special Effects Makeup: An Interactive Workshop” in TPAC’s James K. Polk Theater on Saturday, March 4, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 and on sale now at TPAC.org, by phone at 615-782-4040, and at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville.…
If you’re at the emergency room (ER), you are probably there because you’re dealing with a serious medical problem. While you are there, you will have to answer questions about your medical history and your health insurance. You might have to make important decisions about tests and procedures, too. Being prepared may help you avoid huge medical bills. Here are five tips to get better and more affordable care during a medical emergency. 1. Don’t Assume the ER Is the Right Place for You. You might avoid a long wait and save a lot of money by going to an…
March 2-5 Nashville Lawn & Garden Show. Now in its 28th year, the Nashville Lawn & Garden show is Tennessee’s largest and most popular annual gardening event. More than 18,000 people from around the mid-south region visit the Show each year. The family friendly Show is indoors and is fully handicapped accessible. On-site parking is available and shuttles are provided. The Fairgrounds Nashville, 500 Wedgewood Ave, Nashville. https://www.nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com March 3 The Art of Special Effects Makeup: An Interactive Workshop with “Face Off” Artists. The Art of Special Effects Makeup will be presented by NECAT (Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television) and…
MEMPHIS, TN — Robert J. Kaplan, MD, a prominent Memphis dermatologist, generous philanthropist, and long-time patron of the University of Tennessee, was awarded the Jim and Natalie Haslam Presidential Medal recently during the 2017 University of Tennessee President’s Council Awards Dinner at The Peabody. The medal is given to individuals who have a record of supporting the university through exemplary giving, volunteer leadership and service. Recipients also motivate others to support the University of Tennessee, and exhibit a personal history of integrity and excellence. A 1973 graduate of the UT Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Medicine, Dr. Kaplan practices…
By Leona Dunn The 10th annual Women of Legend and Merit Awards ceremony will be held March 21, at 7 pm in the Tennessee State University Gentry Complex. Actress Vivica A. Fox will be the evening’s special guest and entertainment provided by Angela Winbush. Both women have a plethora of awards and nominations in their fields of work. They will support the five women nominated by their community and friends who will be honored at this event. The Women’s center hosts the ceremony each year uplifting women of color who have made amazing achievements in their fields. The idea is…
For customers who want a luxury brand car with luxury features but with a price tag that makes sense, the 2017 Genesis G80 5.0 Ultimate from Hyundai is waiting for you. . In addition to a long list of exemplary features most of which are standard, G80 drivers can enjoy a worry-free ownership experience that includes Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles; whichever comes first. Plus, complimentary oil changes every normally scheduled maintenance. Some of the standard features on that long list of the G80’s equipment includes an eight-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a head-up…
The new 2017 Subaru Outback is a reasonably priced crossover SUV for customers who are looking for a good midsize wagon. The Outback features a spacious 143.6 cubic feet of interior room with soft-touch surfaces and upgraded materials. There’s no need to constantly adjust your seat each time you’re driving or a passenger, thanks to Outback’s Power Seats with Memory. A 10-way adjustable power driver’s seat with 2-position memory function and 4-way power front passenger seat help make every ride comfortable for drivers and passengers alike. Rear-Vision Camera and Reverse Automatic Braking makes parking and braking even more safe and…