NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – The Jefferson Street Sound Museum will host the third annual Lorenzo Washington Day Gala on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville. This black-tie celebration pays tribute to Lorenzo Washington, the visionary founder and curator of the museum, while honoring music legends and supporting efforts to preserve the cultural and musical history of Jefferson Street. This year’s gala will recognize Deford Bailey, “The Harmonica Wizard,” alongside Thomas Cain, James “Watt” Watkins, Sharon Kay, and Mike and Irene Turney (Papa Turney and Ms. Zeke) for their lasting contributions to music and…
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NASHVILLE – Colleges and universities in Tennessee and across the country are facing unprecedented attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, threatening students’ ability to learn on campuses where they feel safe, welcome and included. To combat these attacks, American Pride Rises (APR) is launching the Defending Our Dreams College Tour in Nashville on March 24. During the week of March 24, APR will partner with campus organizations at Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State University and Fisk University to mobilize students around the importance of protecting and defending DEI on college campuses. During each tour stop, students will hear from…
Legislation will help family homebuyers by capping the number of single-family homes corporate investors can buy NASHVILLE, TN. – With Tennessee’s housing market increasingly dominated by out-of-state investors and real estate conglomerates, Democratic lawmakers are taking action to ensure homeownership remains within reach for working families. Sen. Charlane Oliver (D-Nashville) and Rep. Aftyn Behn (D-Nashville) have introduced the “Homes Not Hedge Funds Act” (SB 242 / HB 298) to curb corporate overreach in Tennessee’s housing market and put families before financial firms. The bill is scheduled for its first hearing on Tuesday, March 18, in the Senate State and Local Government…
NASHVILLE, TN — March 14, 2025 – The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) has selected Yuri Cunza, President & CEO of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NAHCC) and USHCC Board Member, to serve as Event Chair for the 2025 USHCC Legislative Summit and as a featured speaker at the General Session Luncheon on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Taking place March 24-26 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., the summit will bring together Hispanic business leaders, corporate executives, policymakers, and government officials to shape policies that drive economic growth and ensure Hispanic-owned businesses continue to thrive.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Registration is under way for American Baptist College’s 67th Garnett-Nabrit Lectures (GNL), which will take place March 17-20 at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, 1203 Ninth Ave. N. The lecture series is a highlight event for the College each year, attracting speakers and attendees from across the country for workshops and worship services that are thought provoking and enlightening. This year’s keynote speakers include Rev. George T. Brooks Sr., retired pastor of St. James Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville; Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago; Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart,…
Deacon Hill Announces Total at Annual Drexel Donor Recognition Mass and Brunch Nashville, Tenn., — Rev. Mr. Bill Hill, a member of the Father Ryan Class of 1967, announced Saturday that the school’s Saint Katharine Drexel Scholarship has surpassed the $300,000 mark, providing important financial assistance to Black students looking to attend the now-100-year-old Catholic high school. Deacon Hill, who established the scholarship in 2020 and has led its fundraising ever since, made the announcement during the annual Donor Recognition Mass and Brunch on Saturday at Father Ryan. “As a young grade schooler in Nashville, I had the benefit of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., -— In support of the Active People, Healthy Nation Initiative, Smart Growth America (SGA) has announced that Vice Mayor Angie E. Henderson of Nashville and Davidson County as a member of the 2025 class of the Champions Institute. The Champions Institute is a program created to help local elected officials define, design, build, and evaluate Complete Streets in their communities. Vice Mayor Henderson is one of 14 local elected officials selected from across the United States and its territories. The 2025 Champions Institute class conducted their first meeting today. During the program, participants in the Champions Institute…
In Ancient Rome, to enforce discipline among its military, commanders often would order “decimation,” which was the practice of killing one out of every ten soldiers among the ranks. While international laws prevent such barbaric rituals within modern militaries, the phrase “decimate” lives on as it filtered from the original Latin to modern English where Merriam-Webster defines it as “to kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage…” This past week, Education Secretary Linda McMahon decimated her department by announcing the layoffs of roughly half of its very anxious personnel! The move came as little surprise when considering that Project 2025, the…
Tanya Davis’ life took a turn down a road of destruction, living a dangerous life on the streets in Detroit, Michigan. Ms. Davis life as an addict: plagued with drug use, prostitution, domestic violence, and homelessness, which led to crime and subsequent jail time. Her daily testimony is “To GOD be the glory”, because in the lion’s den, GOD met her in her cell and began to change her life. In 2003 Ms. Davis relocated to Nashville Tennessee where God began to elevate her in ALL her endeavors. Today, Mrs. Davis is an entrepreneur, author, inspirational speaker, producer, professional beauty…
“Chicago has always been a city of transformation – built by visionaries, strengthened by resilience, and driven by opportunity. Mayor Johnson’s administration is making bold investments to fuel growth, from a historic $1.25 billion bond for economic development to major revitalization efforts. By investing in both people and place, we are building a stronger, more inclusive Chicago where businesses thrive and communities flourish.” – Charles Smith, Vice Chair, World Business Chicago & CEO, CS Insurance Strategies, Inc. “As Chicago’s hometown airline, United is honored to be a part of this city’s rich legacy. From the iconic skyline to the dazzling…