Nashville, Tennessee – (August 11, 2016) – This fall students across Tennessee will be able to do something most kids can’t: vote for president of the United States. The Secretary of State’s office is pleased to announce Tennessee’s first ever Student Mock Election. Students in preschool through high school from all public and private schools as well as home school associations in Tennessee can participate. Paper ballots letting students choose between Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will be provided, but schools may elect to include additional candidates or conduct elections locally in different ways.…
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Nashville, TENN – Angela Mitchell Hill, founder and CEO of Na’Sah’s Nail Salons has recently announced the relaunching of her #2020challenge, a monthly goal of receiving 20 employment applications from qualified candidates in 20 days. Inspired by the continued growth at The Nashville International Airport, Hill has set aside August 11th – August 31st, 2016 the with goal of not only reaching local applicants but also those who may be considering making Nashville their home. In January of 2016, Hill issued a similar challenge for her company, receiving 24 applications in a 20 day period. Many of those applicants now…
(Nashville, Tenn)- The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) and Central City Productions (CCP) are partnering to honor six acclaimed honorees and a foundational music label all of whom shaped the landscape of American music. Celebrate the Soul: Black Music Honors is a live television taping on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the TENNESSEE PERFORMING ARTS (TPAC). Doors opening at6PM and show taping at 7PM. Tickets are $27.50 to $102.50 and can be purchased at www.tpac.org The two-hour television special will honor legendary African American artists and organizations that have influenced and made significant contributions to American culture. This…
The recent 2016 Presidential Election has been an unprecedented part of American history. With Hillary Clinton becoming the first woman presidential nominee and the infamous Donald Trump dominating the Republican Party, people will be talking about this election for years to come. With the holidays approaching, the shelves and stockings are being filled with Political-themed novelty items. Whether your loved one is a Hillary supporter, Trump supporter or is packing their bags for Canada, they’re sure to get a laugh out of our variety of Political-themed stocking stuffers. This year, deck the halls with Humanity Hates Trump and Humanity Hates…
Artist Ludi Amos talks with Tennessee Tribune Editorial Director Sandra Long Weaver about her exhibit “Glimpses by Ludie” now showing at Woodcuts Gallery and Framing in Nashville. Amos, 81, who is from Clarksville, has captured her memories of everyday life with sculptures and quilted wall hangings that are one of a kind and very detailed. “It’s phenomenal how she brings the figures to life,” said Nate Harris, owner of Woodcuts. Every Tuesday the Tennessee Tribune takes the time out to interview citizens of the Metro-Nashville area who are doing important things in their field. To learn about all the interesting…
On this week’s episode of Take 10 On Tuesdays Tribune Social Media Director sits down with Jacqueline Butler Mitchell, D.D.S. As the owner of Integrity Dental Care, Dr. Mitchell has made it her mission to provide dental care to all segments of the community. The Meharry Graduate is hosting a Free Back To School Dental Screening on July 30 as well as providing free school supplies for children ages 5 – 17. To learn more about Integrity Dental Care please visit https://www.integritydentalcares.com/ Every Tuesday the Tennessee Tribune takes the time out to interview citizens of the Metro-Nashville area who are…
NASHVILLE, Tenn – Throughout the month of July the hit show Bobby Jones Gospel (BJG) will air weekday mornings on Black Entertainment Television (BET) at 7:00 am CST Monday – Friday. These episodes will air throughout the month of July leading up to the series finale of BJG on Sunday, 7/31. BJG is the longest running program on BET and is hosted by Grammy Award–winning Gospel music singer Dr. Bobby Jones. It has aired on Sunday mornings at 9:00E/8:00C premiering on January 27, 1980. The show first went on air almost exactly when the BET came into existence. Last year it was announced the show would be coming to an…
NASHVILLE — Track and field standout Clairwin Dameus (Boynton Beach, Fla.), a 2016 graduate of Tennessee State, will represent the United States at the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Athletics Association U23 Championships on July 13-18 in El Salvador. At the competition, Dameus will compete in the heptathlon, an event in which she earned USTFCCCA Honorable Mention All-America accolades during the 2016 outdoor season. The Boynton Beach, Fla. native finished 23rd in the 2016 NCAA Outdoor Championships in the heptathlon and 21st in the event during the 2014 outdoor season. Dameus’ personal record in the heptathlon came in April when…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 6, 2016) – Bridgestone Americas, a subsidiary of the world’s largest tire and rubber company, today formally announced its plans to open a second area location in addition to its new headquarters building currently being built in downtown Nashville. Located in the Antioch area of Davidson County, the new Bridgestone Americas Service Operations Center (BASOC) will open in 1Q 2017 and host approximately 450 employees and contracted resources supporting the company’s IT, Customer Service and Shared Business Service departments. “Southeastern Nashville is an area that is currently experiencing a surge of revitalization and job growth, with similar…
NASHVILLE, TN — Reverend Roderick Belin, pastor of Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church in North Nashville has been elected president and publisher of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School Union. The election took place on Monday, July 11, during the denomination’s General Conference, held in Philadelphia, during the denomination’s Bicentennial anniversary. Rev. Belin won this position in his first time vying for a connectional officer position and follows his father, Bishop Henry Allen Belin, Jr. who held the post before being elected Bishop. The newly elected president and publisher said “I am grateful.” John Thomas, III, of Nashville, also becomes…