By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — The month of July is not only a time to celebrate America’s Independence, but the marking of 10-years in which Father Bill Dennler has been Rector of the Parish at Holy Trinity Church in Nashville, TN. This leadership position keeps Father Bill busy with leading the church founded in 1852 by delivering the services, providing pastoral care visits and outreach. Regardless of the zip code of the church located near the JC Napier Housing Projects, the neighborhood is a high priority. Holy Trinity Church was designated as the African American parish for the Episcopal…
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By Staff Reports Mrs. Rosetta Miller Perry, a long-time Civil Rights activist has been named the recipient of the 2019 Tennessee Human Rights Commission’s Jocelyn D. Wurzburg Civil Rights Legacy Award. The award will be presented, Friday, July 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at the Supreme Court Chamber of the Tennessee Capitol. This award is named in honor of Jocelyn D. Wurzburg of Memphis who has a long history of volunteer civil rights accomplishments, advocating for equity, equality and non-discrimination. She served on the Tennessee Human Rights Board of Commissioners on two occasions— in 1971 and again in 2007. During…
NASHVILLE, TN — This week, the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association Political Action Committee for Education (MNEA-PACE) endorsed State Representative John Ray Clemmons to be Nashville’s next mayor. MNEA represents hundreds of Metro Nashville Public School teachers, amplifying their voices and advocating for their needs. Regarding this endorsement, Rep. Clemmons released the following statement: As a proud MNPS parent, I am honored to receive the endorsement of Nashville’s teachers. As both a parent and public servant, my strong support for our public schools has never wavered, and education will be our city’s top priority while I’m mayor. I am prepared…
By Tribune Staff It’s all about the Jewels, that the attitude of the Nashville Chapter, Les Gemmes, Inc. members who work tirelessly for the benefit of their Jewels. These are young ladies from Middle School through College, who are selected to participate in the organization’s ‘Lighting the Path for Girls.’ “The group strives to expose the Jewels to activities, so they will develop positive attitude about themselves and their futures,” said Rene’ Whittaker, chair of the Lighting the Path for Girls Committee. The dynamic group of ladies, hold two main fundraisers a year to provide funds for the many activities…
Even if you don’t live in the beautiful city of Telluride, CO you can still get that feeling of being amongst the Colorado Rockies each time you press the Start button of your new 2020 KIA Telluride SX V6 AWD. The is an all new model that’s become a top favorite of the midsize three-row SUVs. It’s ready to roll with a plethora of standard features. The Self-leveling Rear Suspension is designed to automatically calibrate the weight load of a heavy, uneven payload, and adjust the height accordingly. This helps to keep the vehicle level and balanced for better traction…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent WASHINGTON, DC — Every major newspaper and news organization in the country has labeled the Black vote crucial to success in the 2020 presidential election, and statistics show that African Americans are 60% more likely to utilize and trust print-related resources for information than the general public. However, of the 24 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for president, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is the only one that has agreed to address key influencers of the African American community — the Black Press of America — at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) annual…
The Tennessee Tribune wishes to thank all of the 350 guest who celebrated with the Tribune and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. This fall the Tribune will produce a book about Dr. Joseph’s career in Nashville. This book will include all of the pictures taken at this event. If you have pictures you wish to include please send them to: tennesseetribunenews@aol.com subject: Dr. Joseph’s upcoming book by The Tennessee Tribune Again we thank the community for their love and support of a great man.
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville General Hospital is poised to become a national leader in integrated care delivery systems. Nashville General Hospital Chief Executive Officer Joseph Webb, D.Sc., FACHE along with Eric Stephens, Chief Analytics Officer and Dorothy Bennett, Chief of Ambulatory Services, will share the hospital’s innovative approach to patient care on Thursday, June 20 during the VITAL 2019 Conference in Miami. “We are excited about the opportunity to show how we’ve been able to serve a diverse patient mix at Nashville General Hospital,” Webb said. “For the past few years, we have shifted our approach from the reactive nature…
If you decide to hit the open highways for vacay 2019, consider seeing America in a Toyota 86 GT. It’s a bonafide sports car in every sense of the term. There’s a long hood. Short rear deck. Both are standard in sports car design. With this dream car, drivers get a choice. Under the hood a responsive 2.0L Boxer engine and short-throw 6-speed manual transmission or you can also opt for the available paddle-shifting 6-speed automatic for fast, smooth shifts and precise control. Either way, 86 is just as comfortable cruising down the freeway as it is on those scenic…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The summer film season historically is about profits, featuring big ticket items designed to lure audiences uninterested in complexity or political themes who just want to be entertained. But that audience does have its standards, and thus far it seems the summer film season isn’t generating either the buzz or grosses the studios expected. The season, which began the first Friday in May and continues through Labor Day, isn’t a total disaster. However it’s far from the prolific success some expected either. Through this past weekend, the summer box office was doing rather well.…