By Alyssa Garnett Amid the economic and population growth that all of us are celebrating in Nashville is an alarming decline in the most important part of Nashville’s educational landscape, a decline that has long-term consequences for our community – early childhood education. All parents want their children to have the best possible start in life, and the importance of early childhood education is well documented. It provides children with strategies that help them develop the emotional, social, and cognitive skills needed to become lifelong learners. It creates the foundation for language and literacy, for thinking, for self-control, and for…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–WFSK’s original Call Letters were WRFN which stood for Radio-Free Nashville as the student DJ’s identified the station as during that time. So many of those on the air for the station’s first 10-years fondly remember those days. Over time some of the former student on-air volunteer staff have checked in during Homecoming or other campus events to see if it’s still broadcasting. Of the returning alumni to check in on the station served in various capacities ranging from DJ’s, to news anchor/reporters and talk show hosts to sportscasters. “I’ve met or talked with alumni who voiced PSA’s,…
NASHVILLE, TN – The Young, Gifted, and Black (YGB) Political Action Committee launched a mission to foster economic empowerment, political engagement, and collective advancement for Black families in Nashville. The newly formed PAC will empower its agenda by uniting entrepreneurship, policy, and culture through monthly meetings where twenty-five of Nashville’s most influential young leaders will strategize initiatives for advocacy and community civic engagement. YGB aspires to amplify the economic potential of intergenerational leadership through its established membership model. YGB aims to expand Black prosperity across a growing Music City. To learn more about YGB and its founding initiatives visit www.ygbpac.org. We are…
By Tribune Staff NASHIVLLE, TN — Houston’s NRG Stadium played host to the 2023 Pepsi “National Battle of the Bands” (NBOTB) on Saturday, August 26. Over 40,000 attendees watched as eight HBCU marching bands, including Tennessee State University’s Aristocrat of Bands, competed in the iconic event while reveling in the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. TSU’s AOB won a GRAMMY this year for their debut record, “The Urban Hymnal,” making them the first collegiate marching band to do so. The win is also a first in HBCU marching band history. “The Urban Hymnal,” co-produced by Sir the Baptist, Assistant Band Director…
By Tribune Staff This coming election is a critical one for Nashville residents. While the selection of a mayor is vital, it’s equally important that members of the Metro Council be people dedicated to working towards a better city for everyone, and making certain that no community or citizens are being ignored or excluded. Atty. Quin Evans-Segall is exactly the type of person that’s so vitally needed on the Metro Council. She doesn’t just pay lip service to the need for affordable housing. She collaborated with Metro and developers to approve 500 new units in Cleveland Park and the Haynes-Trinity/Bellshire…
Dear constituents: To my constituents in District 19, I wanted to take the time today, on my last day as your Metro Council member, to say thank you.What began as encouragement from fellow neighborhood leaders after serving as president of the Salemtown neighborhood association turned into a truly inspiring relationship between me and you, the residents of this beautiful, diverse, challenging, promising district.During my time in office, we saw some major achievements for District 19. Our amazing urban core serves as the economic engine for the city. We’ve welcomed more neighbors, more jobs, and—yes—more visitors than any other part of the…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The John Lewis Way Committee, the USPS, government and community leaders, civil rights icons, and others joined American Baptist College’s administrators, students and staff on Thursday, August 24, for the city of Nashville’s celebration of the U.S. Postal Service’s first-class ‘Forever’ stamp honoring ABC alumnus and former U.S. Representative John Lewis. In the words of Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County Council Member At-Large Zulfat Suara, chair of the John Lewis Way Committee, it was “a historical moment, on a historical day, for a historical man.” “It’s a privilege to represent the women and men of…
By Victoria Green NASHVILLE, TN — On the morning of Aug. 15, 2023, the community gathered for the dedication of the renaming of the Metro Post office, to honor the legendary Senator Thelma Harper. It was a packed house of family, friends, and dignitaries that gathered at Z. Alexander Looby Theater. The ceremony included Mistress of Ceremonies Lisa Rogers, Postmaster Nashville, The Maplewood High School Color guard, “The Star Spangled Banner” performed by Maria Christina Brewer Atlanta, GA, Patrick Dailey, raised the roof with his countertenor voice, singing James Weldon Johnson’s “Lift Every Voice And Sing” Remarks by Omar Coleman,…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–In an awe-inspiring compilation of narratives that navigate the intricacies of human strength and survival, “The Book of Ruth” anthology emerges as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Visionary Author Vera Giles Norris, alongside 15 other remarkable writers, has meticulously crafted a literary masterpiece that not only shares personal stories but also offers guidance on overcoming life’s most harrowing challenges. Published by Giles Norris Agency, “The Book of Ruth: How to Create New Chapters in Your Life” delves into the depths of the human experience, touching upon subjects that are often shrouded in silence. From tales of…
The 2023 Toyota GR86 is the perfect sports car for those who are looking to take their driving experience to the next level. The GR86 is a sports car in the purest sense. With its 2.4L horizontally opposed 4-cylinder boxer engine, drivers can enjoy 20% more engine displacement than its predecessor. When it comes to the transmission, drivers can choose between the 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto with Dynamic Rev Management, allowing for a smoother and more responsive ride. And when it’s time to zoom, the original zoom, as in down the highway, the GR86 is ready to perform. It’s…