COLUMBIA, TN – An American Baptist College seminary student has been unanimously elected president of the NAACP Maury County Branch and he’s to be inaugurated Dec. 10. The Rev. T.D. Byrdsong, 25, executive pastor of Grace United Church, will be the youngest president of the branch. Byrdsong succeeds Paco Harvard who was president during four terms, three consecutively and in 2014-’16. Byrdsong thanked: God “for this humbling experience;” Harvard for his “help at times when sought;” and community leaders “to whom I look forward to working with.” Harvard said “Rev. Byrdsong has a daunting challenge. The baptism by fire will…
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NASHVILLE, TN — The Honorable Right Reverend Bishop Jeffrey N. Leath, Presiding Prelate of the 13th Episcopal District and 128th Elected & Consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church appointed the Honorable Rev. Harold Moses Love, Jr., as pastor of Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday November 20, 2016. Located in North Nashville, Lee Chapel is growing and is one of the most progressive religious institutions in Tennessee and is well known to minister to a multi-generational congregation and University students. Love, 43, was born in Nashville to the late Rep. Harold M. Love Sr. and Mary…
NASHVILLE, TN — S3 Asset Management, a technology and medical equipment recycling company located in Nashville, has announced that Darrell S. Freeman, Sr. has been elected to chairman of the board of directors. Freeman, an entrepreneur in the Nashville business community for more than 25 years, is the founder and executive chairman of Zycron, Inc., co-founder of Tennessee-based Reliant Bank (Commerce Union Bank (NASDAQ)) and the lead director for American Addiction Centers (NYSE). He is also the co-founder and chairman of Pinnacle Construction Partners. As an investor and chairman of the board, Freeman will work with CEO Rod McDaniel and…
NASHVILLE, TN — Long before so-called urban renewal bulldozed its way through North Nashville, coupled with the use of imminent domain laws that took away a lot of people’s property and permanently changed the sensibility of numerous neighborhoods, music was an important part of Jefferson Street. It was well known across the nation for its array of nightclubs and music-related businesses. One of Etta James’ finest LPs was recorded live at the Main Era in the early ‘60s. Many top R&B, blues, soul and jazz performers regularly appeared in Jefferson Street clubs, and WLAC often referenced what had happened the…
Eric Holt is CEO of the Chiminus Enterprises, a diverse lifestyle marketing and consulting company that is nationally recognized. He is also the Managing Partner of Chiminus’ successful subsidiary concert promotions company, The Love- noise Group. Holt earned his Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Communications from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and a J.D. from Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Law School. Considered an expert in branding and marketing, Holt is a regularly sought-after speaker at universities and business groups. He also consults with individuals and business leaders on promotion and branding strategy. Relentless in his pursuit of excellence…
NASHVILLE, TN — Join Fisk University this weekend wrap up the celebration of the 150th Homecoming of Fisk University. Themed “Journey Through the Decades”, this year’s homecoming is shaping up to be an incredible weekend celebration. All students, faculty, alumni, and the many friends of Fisk University are encouraged to join in on the celebration. Friday, November 11 • Pep Rally at Henderson A. Johnson Gymnasium 12pm • Jazz Concert featuring Orchestrated Crown at Fisk Memorial Chapel 7pm • “The Last Drop” Ole Skool Flavor at Harambe House 7pm • Old School Greek Show at Henderson A. Johnson Gymnasium 7pm…
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Megan Barry was joined by Chief Steve Anderson, other Metro officials and community leaders to break ground and celebrate the start of construction on the new Metro Nashville Police Administrative Headquarters and Family Justice Center at the site of a former car dealership at 600 Murfreesboro Pike. “Each of these buildings will provide essential services to help keep our community safe and ensure that victims get the help and resources they deserve,” said Mayor Barry. “These facilities will be pedestrian-friendly, designed to fit within Nashville-Next standards, and will help to revitalize this area in a way…
NASHVILLE, TN — With early voting ending, about half of Tennessee voters cast early ballots. As others wait until Tuesday to select Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, Nashville’s congressman favors total disclosure of Clinton’s emails. “I would advocate put- ting them all out there on WikiLeaks, if you need to, so everybody can see and read for themselves up there” on the Inter- net, U.S. Rep. Jim Coo- per said Tuesday. Emails from a Clinton aide sent through a private server are “likely to be duplicate emails and nothing significant. Rather than have everybody fear the worst, just put them all…
NASHVILLE, TN — Ms. Burnece Walker Brunson, the 101-year-old TSU alumna and member of the 1934-1935 Tennessee A&I College cheerleading squad, is ABC News’ “Person of the Week.” She was featured in World News Tonight’ “Person of the Week” on Friday, October 21. The TSU faculty, staff and the entire community were encouraged to tune in to see and hear the amazing story of Ms. Brunson, a former school teacher and author of more than 10 books. She is a member of the TSU Alumni Cheerleading Team, and was co-grand marshal of the 2016 Homecoming. “Person of the Week” is…
NASHVILLE, TN — During the Tennessee Tribune’s 25 years, Nashville has been fortunate to have more progressive and visionary leadership than that regularly provided by the state legislature. The administrations of Phil Bredesen, Bill Purcell, Karl Dean, and now Megan Barry have constantly sought to expand economic opportunity for all its citizens, while greatly improving the city’s national profile and visibility. Today, Nashville is repeatedly deemed “the It city,” and viewed as a prime place to either visit or relocate. Companies continue to move facilities here, or seek to build new ones. But there are also things these Mayors have…