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…
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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…
NASHVILLE, TN — Engineers, business and civic leaders, and state, city and county officials from across Tennessee will gather in Franklin on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, to celebrate engineering excellence. The annual Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) Gala is sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee (ACEC Tennessee). Among the twenty-seven nominees are high-profile projects such as the Nashville International Airport Geothermal System and the TDOT Diverging Diamond Interchange at SR-66 in Knoxville, as well as important infrastructure improvements such as the Main St. to Main St. Multimodal Connector Project in Memphis and the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga.…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos of Vanderbilt University was presented the Dr. Evelyn Fancher Literary Luncheon Award on Saturday, Feb. 25. Dr. Evelyn Fancher is a founding member of Les Gemmes and possess the attributes of self-worth, inclusiveness, strong educational development and sound research. She believes in respect and celebrating life, courage, truth, leadership and strong character development. Janice Woodard, president of the Nashville Chapter said, “It was obvious the awards executive committee who selected Chancellor Zeppos for this distinguished honor. He possesses these qualities and more.” In accepting the award, the Chancellor said “I am…
NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover was among a group of HBCU presidents and leaders who witnessed President Donald Trump sign an executive order he says makes “HBCUs an absolute priority in the White House.” During brief remarks in the Oval Office on Tuesday, President Trump added, “Historically, black colleges and universities are incredibly important institutions. That’s why today I’m thrilled to be signing an executive order to recognize the importance of historically black colleges and universities.” While similar to other HBCU executive orders of former presidents, this order officially moves the White House Initiative on Historically…
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