Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Join an unforgettable evening at The Factory in Franklin. Get ready to be mesmerized by the legendary Mavis Staples as she takes the stage. This in-person event is your chance to witness her soulful voice and captivating storytelling firsthand. Mavis will be joined by Tommy Sims and Tom Douglas as well as other special guests. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the magic of Mavis Staples in an intimate setting. Mark your calendars and get ready for a night filled with music, memories, and a story that will touch your heart. This event is a…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Fisk University announced Scott Wallace as its new sports information director (SID). Wallace, who was the university’s SID from 2012-2014 and 2019-2023, returned November 1, 2023, joining the university’s new athletic director, Valencia Jordan. “When I was hired, I knew how important it was to have an SID that had experience,” said Jordan. “Scott comes in not just knowing how to navigate the role of a SID; he knows the people in our conference and around the country. We worked together at TSU. We both are bringing a Division I mindset to an NAIA school. I believe that…
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — R&B and Hip-Hop stars were among the inductees over the weekend at the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony that was held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Chaka Khan, The Spinners and Missy Elliott were among the new inductees. Elliott becomes the first woman Hip-Hop artist to be voted into the Hall, and Queen Latifah inducted her. “Nothing sounded the same after Missy came onto the scene,” Latifah said in her speech. “Everything changed — the bass lines changed, the pockets changed, the cadence, the writing. And that’s because…
NASHVILLE, TN — The NAACP, Nashville Branch, under the leadership of President Rev. Venita D. Lewis, has been on a fast track since the beginning of the year. Under the 2023 NAACP administration, ACT-SO has been reactivated after 18 years of dormancy. The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics, known as ACT-SO is an enrichment program designed for high school students, primarily African Americans. The goal is to provide students the opportunity to compete at the local, state, and national levels. Each year, students nationally begin a journey to sharpen their skills through the (ACT-SO) program. From visual arts and…
NASHVILLE, TN — As the 2023 Tennessee State University (TSU) Homecoming launches Rosetta Miller-Perry, one of this year’s Grand Marshalls encourages the community and travelers to shop at The Tennessee Tribune Stores at the Nashville International Airport (BNA). Moreover, the goal is to laud the business owners that are alumni of TSU. This feat has been made easier for shoppers with the incorporation of placards with the TSU logo and colors being placed on or near the products distributed by Alumni. The Tennessee Tribune and Miller-Perry made history as this is the first time in this business category that any…
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s first appointees: Wallace (Wally) Dietz will continue to be Metro Legal’s Director . Katy Varney to be the interim Director of Communications. Marjorie Pomeroy-Wallace will serve as Chief of Staff. She ran O’Connell’s campaign as campaign manager. Bob Mendes will join the O’Connell administration as Chief Development Officer. Alex Apple will serve as Deputy Communications Director and Press Secretary. Kristin Wilson will continue to serve as Chief of Operations and Performance. In previous administrations, mayors hired mostly white men for senior level positions. Under Mayor Cooper, the first Black woman, a…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–The African Street Festival held this past Sunday saw the highest attendance in its history and left participants raving about the electrifying atmosphere, impressive vendors, and the generous spirit that defines this annual celebration of culture and community. With the Titans Foundation stepping up to support local businesses, this year’s festival was truly one for the books. One of the most heartwarming moments of the festival was when the Tennessee Titans, through their ONE Community initiative, presented grants of $500 to ten deserving local vendors. This philanthropic gesture served as a testament to the Titans’ commitment to…
The 2023 Hyundai Elantra HEV Limited is a hybrid electric vehicle that offers a blend of style, practicality, and environmental friendliness. It has a really cool and sleek aerodynamic features, with a bold front grille and LED headlights that bring a modern and sophisticated look. Take a look inside to find an interior that’s roomy and comfortable. It seats up to 5 passengers. There’s premium leather upholstery with contrast stitching, with heated and ventilated front seats and memory settings for the driver. Ambient interior lighting creates a relaxed atmosphere, while listening to your favorite music with an 8-speaker audio system…
Tennessee native Lavera Floyd, known for her remarkable accomplishments in science and championing of civil rights, passed away. She was 81. Floyd, a remarkably loving woman whose strength, intelligence, and dedication left an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her, was born on October 6, 1941 in Gadsden, Tennessee to Rosie Lee and Willie Lee Butler. Lavera shared three children, Loretta, Glenn Jr “Prince”, and Lisa with her late ex-husband, Glenn Floyd, Sr. Lavera was raised with a strong sense of determination and a very competitive spirit. She graduated from Alamo High School where she was a…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Board of Trustees of Fisk University announced today the appointment of Dr. Agenia Walker Clark as its next president, effective November 6, 2023. She will be the University’s third female head and the 18th president of the 158-year-old-university, one of the nation’s highest-ranking Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). She replaces interim president Frank Sims, a member of the Board of Trustees, who has served in that position since 2021. Dr. Clark most recently served as CEO for the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee – where, during her 19-year tenure, she increased the agency’s operational efficiencies,…