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…
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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…
Nashville, TN – Wednesday- More than 5 million Americans are diagnosed with heart failure, yet many have misunderstandings about the condition. They may know that they have a condition where their heart is unable to pump blood efficiently to meet their body’s needs. But often, they are not aware of the risks of heart failure and how to manage these risks. Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 there will be a free seminar entitled, “Heart Failure Aware,” led by a health care professional specializing in heart failure. The seminar will be held at the Nashville Public Library at 615 Church St, Nashville,…
On this week’s Take 10 On Tuesdays Social Media Director Jason Luntz visits Darren Morgan at his Nashville restaurant Seafood Sensations. Morgan discusses his move from Philadelphia to open his restaurant on historic Jefferson Street. He is also celebrating the opening of the second Seafood Sensations, located in right outside of Clarksville, TN across the street from Fort Campbell. 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 people in Nashville, TN please visit: https://tntribune.org
Have the quintessential southern retreat with this lovely 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Nashville house! This elegant Tennessee property sleeps 10, has an abundance of modern amenities, and provides easy access to the area’s best attractions! Settled near the heart of Music City, this lovely Nashville vacation rental house can comfortably accommodate 10 guests throughout 2,500 square feet of tastefully appointed living space, making it the ideal spot for large travel groups. Upon entry, you’ll be drawn to the many features present in the interior, including 2 round dining tables, a bar table perfect for snacking, a magnificent sun room overlooking the quiet…