NASHVILLE—Members of the House Democratic Caucus are mourning the loss of longtime State Representative Tommy Head of Clarksville. Head passed away this weekend. He served 9 terms in the House from 1986 to 1994 and during that time was considered one of the chamber’s most powerful Middle Tennessee-based members. In a statement, House Minority Leader Karen Camper said: “Tennessee lost a great statesman with the passing of former Rep. Tommy Head. During his 18 years of service in the Tennessee House of Representatives, Rep. Head was a solid steward of our state tax dollars through his service as Vice-Chair of…
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NASHVILLE—Members of the House Democratic Caucus are mourning the loss of longtime State Representative Tommy Head of Clarksville. Head passed away this weekend. He served 9 terms in the House from 1986 to 1994 and during that time was considered one of the chamber’s most powerful Middle Tennessee-based members. In a statement, House Minority Leader Karen Camper said: “Tennessee lost a great statesman with the passing of former Rep. Tommy Head. During his 18 years of service in the Tennessee House of Representatives, Rep. Head was a solid steward of our state tax dollars through his service as Vice-Chair of…
Editor’s Note: The Tennessee Tribune recently sat down with Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell to discuss several issues of importance to the Black community. Among the topics covered were business development, transportation, Jefferson Street, affordable housing and education. This interview is presented in two parts with Part 1 focusing on Black businesses, Jefferson Street and the Mayor’s Transportation Improvement Plan, currently up for referendum vote this election cycle. TRIBUNE: What are the plans to include Black businesses in the new Tennessee Titans stadium being built? Is there a quota? What are the qualifications? What department will oversee minority business development? MAYOR:…
Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Museum of History is excited to announce the 29th Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration, which will take place on Saturda y, Nov. 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This highly anticipated event brings together members of all eight state-recognized tribes for a vibrant day of performances, demonstrations, and presentations that showcase the artistic, historical, and cultural contributions of American Indians in North Carolina. This year’s festival will be held at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, a temporary venue change due to ongoing renovations at the Museum of History. The renovations will expand and enhance future…
oday, the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission voted to approve the opening of LEAD Southeast Elementary, a K-5 school that will open in Southeast Nashville in August 2025. The approval of LEAD Southeast Elementary marks an important milestone for LEAD Public Schools. The school will be LEAD’s first elementary school and will create a consistent K-12 pathway for LEAD families by feeding into LEAD Southeast Middle and LEAD Southeast High. “LEAD Southeast Elementary will be a place where every child can unlock their full potential, driven by curiosity, compassion, and a deep commitment to learning,” said Dr. Ricki Gibbs, head of elementary…
Having an autoimmune disease can change your life in profound ways. For many people with autoimmune disease, fatigue is the most debilitating symptom. Why autoimmune disease and fatigue go hand-in-hand is not entirely understood, although inflammation may explain some of it. Other possible factors include pain, poor sleep, inactivity, and depressed mood. Fatigue differs from the tiredness most people feel after long periods of work or exer¬cise or when they haven’t slept well. It’s a feeling of constant exhaustion that makes it hard to get through the day, let alone participate in activities you enjoy. Fatigue is often frustrating for…
Pilot Program to begin in TVA’s rural service areas NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Soles4Souls, the global nonprofit committed to turning shoes and clothing into opportunity, is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for a shoe distribution pilot program in TVA’s rural districts in Tennessee and Kentucky. Through this partnership, TVA will donate $25,000 to Soles4Souls in order to serve 1,250 children throughout the region. The partnership will enhance the Nashville-based nonprofit’s 4EveryKid program, which is committed to providing a pair of brand-new athletic shoes to students experiencing homelessness across the United States. 4EveryKid partners have reported that 98% of their students…
Make a Play Hospitality has completed the renovation and rebrand of their popular lounge, formerly known as Jar, in Hillsboro Village. The hospitality group re-opened the new space as Jar10 on Thursday, September 5, complete with an updated look, extended hours, and new menu items. The speakeasy-style lounge is an extension of its sister restaurant, Bungalow10, and offers brunch on weekends, late night snacks and premium shisha experiences. The 3,600-square-foot space has undergone a makeover, carrying Bungalow10’s tropical feel over in the design including a palm leaf wallpaper accenting the walls. The space is still able to accommodate up to…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Office of Consumer Research is taking a closer look at the state’s housing and real estate market from the perspective of buyers, sellers and homeowners. The first edition of the office’s Tennessee Housing Market Report shows that although the median sales price of homes in Tennessee has dropped almost 4% from a June high of $401,000, “median sales prices still feel expensive considering that prices have increased by 44% since January 2021 and 6% within the past year,” noted report author Michael Peasley, director of the office within the Jones College of Business…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has collaborated with Org Music to release “Let Me Dream On” a collection of previously unreleased songwriting demos, band rehearsals and live recordings by acclaimed Nashville singer Johnny Bragg. The album, which will be available on vinyl as part of Record Store Day Black Friday, Nov. 29, coincides with the 20th anniversary of the museum’s award-winning exhibition “Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues,1945-1970.” Bragg wrote and recorded classic 1950s R&B hits, such as “Just Walkin’ in the Rain” (as lead vocalist of the Prisonaires) and “Rollin’…