CHATTANOOGA, TN — The surf’s up a lot closer to home this Memorial Day weekend. Families looking for an ocean adventure can find waves of fun in downtown Chattanooga with three exciting new offerings focused on aquatic life at the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX 3D Theater, and Creative Discovery Museum – and one that lets visitors peer beneath the waters of the region’s freshwater streams and rivers without ever donning a mask and snorkel. On the Aquarium plaza, the hallmark water features that mimic the winding route of the Tennessee River through the valleys of East Tennessee have restarted for the…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Fire Department’s BLAZE Mentoring Program celebrated the winners of the 2023 BLAZE Scholarship on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at a dinner hosted by the Tennessee Titans. The Tennessee Titans invited the BLAZE scholarship recipients, their family, friends, the BLAZE Mentors and PENCIL partners to the Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park Titans Practice Facility to acknowledge the accomplishment of the seven graduating MNPS Seniors. The BLAZE Mentoring Program announced the seven winners in November and made the special announcement that the Tennessee Titans would be hosting their Scholarship dinner later in the Spring. Each scholarship recipient is…
By Staff Writer Tre Floyd brings his latest show to Nashville’s Looby Center on July 22nd. Tre Floyd was born in Mississippi and started his company, Tre Floyd Productions, five years ago in 2018. With a background in YouTube and accounting, he made the leap to stage with his first play, Love, Sex and Marriage. Floyd opened the first Black-owned theatre in Forest Park, a suburb of Atlanta. Floyd’s first hit show, Love, Sex and Marriage, toured 25 cities throughout the United States, and was inspired by his synonymous web series. Much like many of his future plays, Love, Sex…
By Emmanuel Freeman NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — United States Congressman Bennie G. Thompson, the man who led the congressional investigation into the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, told Tennessee State University graduate school candidates to be aware of forces that are trying to change the course of democracy in the country by twisting facts and reality to suit their personal agendas. Before Congressman Thompson’s address in the Howard C. Gentry Complex, TSU President Glenda Glover congratulated the graduates, parents, relatives, and friends for their support. “I applaud you for having reached this milestone,” said Glover. “Today…
The dictionary defines the word calligraphy as — artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering. The new 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD has features that exemplifies those features – elegant, artistic and elegant in its design. It’s a great choice for car buyers looking for a reliable yet luxurious SUV that offers an impressive ride with plenty of features to keep driver and passengers comfortable and entertained. The exterior of the car is sleek and modern, with a bold front grille and sharp lines that give it a distinctive look. The interior is just as impressive, with premium…
NASHVILLE, TN — Rosetta Miller-Perry, Chair, Board of the Tennessee Tribune Stores at Nashville’s International Airport (BNA) welcomes 40 new vendors for the Spring 2023 Category Review conducted by Chaux Consulting. This continues the Tribune Stores breaking historical barriers of diversity and inclusion in the airport travel sector as well as the community. Tribune CEO Rosetta Miller-Perry said “From inception with the first store opening in November 2020 and the second store opening in 2022, we will continue to make history in the category of airport concessions by offering opportunities to economically disadvantaged small, diverse, veteran and woman-owned businesses in…
WASHINGTON – Ben Vinson III, PhD, an accomplished higher education leader; historian of the African diaspora with a focus on Blacks in Latin America; and the provost, executive vice president, and Hiram C. Haydn professor of history at Case Western Reserve University, has been named the 18th President of Howard University. This marks a return to the Washington, D.C. area for Vinson, who previously served in senior leadership roles at George Washington University and Johns Hopkins University. The Howard University Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Vinson, 52, as president of the University, effective September 1, 2023. Vinson…
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited is an impressive electric vehicle that combines sleek styling, outstanding performance, and advanced technology. This car is a major leap forward for Hyundai, and it has a lot to offer for drivers who are looking for an eco-friendly vehicle that doesn’t compromise on style or performance. Aesthetically speaking, it’s just a visually beautiful vehicle. The sleek curve of the aerodynamic body makes the Ioniq 6 not only gorgeous but also tops in both functionality and efficiency. The exterior design of the Ioniq 6 Limited is the first attention grabber. Its aerodynamic exterior has those…
The new 2023 Kia Niro EV is an ideal start for readers who are still considering purchasing an all-electric vehicle. The 2023 Kia Niro EV is an impressive electric vehicle that offers exceptional performance, spaciousness, and efficiency. As a crossover SUV, it has a roomy and comfortable interior that can accommodate up to five passengers, with plenty of room for extra cargo space. With its spacious interior, impressive range, and advanced safety features, Niro offers everything drivers need to make daily commutes or weekend road trips. Niro has a futuristic interior design. Inside features include dial-type Shift-by-Wire (SBW), with…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Cheryl Brown, Williamson County GOP’s first black chair, has lost her bid for re-election. A record turnout of more than 600 people showed up at The Factory at Franklin Tuesday to participate in the biennial Republican Party county reorganization convention. Tracy Miller, a longtime Republican Party figure in Tennessee, easily beat incumbent Brown. Miller was elected chairman with a total 415 votes. Brown received 194 votes. While speaking at the event, Brown touted her success as chairman and mocked the “Tennessee Three,” saying “radical liberals in Nashville are using the tragedy we saw happen in our backyard…