By Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — Music moves, it speaks, it drives and it soothes. As part of the ABC Called to Purpose and Meaning Initiative, members of Cohort I focused on the Spirituality of Jazz in 2019 Summer Institute. It was a week of daylong workshops, presentations and a full day of music with jazz greats Kirk & Kevin Whalum, and John Stoddart. “Because jazz is rooted in creativity, freedom, trust, and joy; it is innately spiritual. Jazz hinges on listening and cooperation; it is a proven model for organizational, including church, cohesiveness and effectiveness,” said Dr. Byron Kirk…
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By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — Because of an $8.7 million budget shortfall, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) is raising fares and cutting 8 bus routes. Regular bus fare will increase from $1.70 to $2. WeGo’s door to door paratransit service will increase from $3.40 to $3.70 per trip. The fare increases will go into effect August 2. Route changes will occur in late September. Magnetic stripe change and fare cards will be in use until December 2020. WeGo will then switch to stored value fare cards which are like EBT debit cards. So-called smart media will automatically provide a…
Extra 3% Will Go into Effect January 1, 2020 in Addition to 3% Raise All Teachers Should See Effective Now By Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor David Briley announced this week that all Metro Nashville Public School teachers and support staff will receive another 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on January 1, 2020, in addition to the 3% COLA the Mayor made possible effective immediately. The result is that teachers and support staff will see a 6% pay increase over last year by the time this school year is over. The new raises surpass the teacher raises in the substitute budgets…
The new 2019 Lexus NX 300 Enform smoothly blends connected technology with concierge-level convenience, with a premium suite of connected technology to offers peace of mind with every start of the engine. LED taillamps were inspired by the facets of a cut gemstone. Triple-projector-beam headlamps and dramatically styled front and rear fascias further punctuate its low, wide stance. From the sharp contours of its exterior styling, and an expansive moonroof. Razor-sharp styling conceals a 2.0-liter turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine delivering 235 horsepower. Some of those amenities include emergency assistance and a live response center agent; the ability to start your…
The new 2019 Cadillac XT4 2.0 is smart, luxurious and beautiful in every way. It has a tremendous number of technology features that allow you, your world and your vehicle to be more connected than ever. A new rotary controller is one of four choices for operating the Cadillac user experience interface. For example, to skip a track, you can say a voice command, use the touch-screen, press the rotary controller or press the button on the steering wheel. Located front and center, there are two rows of hard buttons for quick access to frequently used features, such as climate…
NASHVILLE, TN — Naomi Tutu, Michael Battle, Sandy Goodhart, Janet Wolf, Rahim Buford and Micky ScottBey Jones were among the scholars participating in the 12th Annual Theology & Peace Conference held on the American Baptist College Campus, June 17-20. “This is the second year ABC has hosted this highly regarded international conference. People from throughout the world participate in this thought-provoking, insightful, socially-conscious exercise in knowledge for living experience,” said Dr. Forrest Harris, president of American Baptist College. “We are honored to share with the attendees again this year,” he added. Nearly 60 individuals, from throughout the United States and…
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Briley announced today the planned acquisition of over 700 acres of greenspace in Bells Bend, a move that will add large tracts of land to the city’s parks and greenways system. The acquisition is composed of the purchase of two separate properties: approximately 107 acres currently owned by Thomas Bros. Grass and used as a sod farm; and 682 acres owned by the Graves family. Both parcels are located off Old Hickory Road in the Bells Bend area. The purchase prices for the properties are about $1.5 million and $7.8 million, respectively. The parcels will be…
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…
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…