In 2018, L.L. Bean ended its century-old lifetime return policy, limiting returns to one year after purchase and requiring receipts. The demise of this popular policy sparked backlash, with several customers filing lawsuits. It inspired Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management Huseyn Abdulla along with a team of researchers to examine how product return policies affect consumers and retailers. Read about their findings at The Conversation. UT is a member of The Conversation, an independent source for news articles and informed analysis written by the academic community and edited by journalists for the general public. Through this partnership, we seek to…
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Editor’s Note: This article was originally published by The Art Newspaper, an editorial partner of CNN Style. Lorraine O’Grady, an indefatigable conceptual artist whose work critiqued definitions of identity, died in New York on Friday aged 90. Her gallery, Mariane Ibrahim, confirmed her death via email, adding that it was due to natural causes. O’Grady became an artist comparatively late in life, when she was in her early 40s, and then worked for another two decades in relative obscurity before her work started coming to widespread attention in the early 2000s. She was included in the landmark 2007 exhibition “WACK!: Art and the…
NASHVILLE, TN – The Department of Children’s Services (DCS) is announcing an important trial change for the Tennessee Child Abuse Hotline. During designated weekend hours (Fridays 11 p.m. Central through Sundays 11 p.m. Central), the Hotline will transition to an online-only reporting system for the public. The purpose of this pilot is to increase the efficiency of the Hotline and reduce long wait times for public callers. Beginning Friday, December 6, 2024, callers wishing to report child abuse or neglect to the public Hotline number (877-237-0004) during weekend hours will now hear a recorded message prompting them to submit information…
In collaboration with the Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) has renewed its Christmas Tree Recycling Program for the 2024-2025 holiday season. To keep Christmas trees out of the trash and landfills, NDOT will partner with Living Earth to chip and compost donated trees into mulch. NDOT anticipates thousands of Nashvillians throughout Davidson Country to donate trees and has secured the following 13 drop-off locations from December 26, 2024, through February 14, 2025. Cane Ridge Park Una Recreation Center Whitfield Park Cedar Hill Park Two Rivers Park Joelton Community Center Sevier…
Alpha Chi Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporatedâ held its annual Dorothy Coley Edmond Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, 2025 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Nashville, TN. The chapter awarded two $3,000.00 scholarships to Tennessee State University (TSU) Senior Nursing Students, Yazmeen King and Alissa Sneed. Ms. King was home for the Thanksgiving holiday and was unable to attend. Ms. Sneed attended the Luncheon and expressed her appreciation for the scholarship and what it means to her. Ms. King sent a video expressing the same. Chairman Betty Wilson and Co-Chairman Bernice Barnes, along…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – This holiday season, Tennessee is aglow with dazzling light displays and events that promise to fill families and visitors with cheer. The Volunteer State is the ultimate destination for a holiday escape in 2024, whether you’re driving through miles of lights, strolling through immersive Christmas villages or experiencing iconic local traditions. Here are 10 can’t-miss experiences this year, along with helpful holiday travel tips: Speedway In Lights (Bristol) Nov. 15-Jan. 4 The spectacular Speedway in Lights is back at Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway, offering a four-mile drive through three million twinkling lights. This year’s theme, “Santa Safari, ”…
NASHVILLE – Multiple Farmer Recovery Centers will be opening for survivors to discuss federal, state, and local programs and resources available to support farm recovery in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Farmer Recovery Centers are one-stop shops to provide farmers, farm workers, and related businesses within the agriculture community with technical and financial disaster related information. Survivors in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties may be eligible for additional agriculture assistance if they were impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. The following are dates and locations of the Farmer Recovery Centers. All centers will be open…
*Finding the perfect black baby doll for your child this Christmas is more than just picking a toy—it’s about celebrating representation and providing a meaningful gift that resonates with your little one. This article pulled six popular black baby dolls curated by The Huffington Post (see all 16 dolls HERE) to help you celebrate diversity this Christmas. These dolls combine charm and quality to make your DEI holiday shopping easier, ensuring you’ll find a special doll that will light up your child’s Christmas morning. 6 Popular Black Baby Dolls to Celebrate Diversity This Christmas The official HBCU-themed dolls retail for $34.99 at…
Dec. 4, 2024 — The University of Memphis Board of Trustees approved extending Cato Johnson’s chairmanship through 2025 in its quarterly meeting Wednesday. “I am humbled to continue serving as chair of the University of Memphis Board of Trustees in 2025,” said Johnson, SVP and chief of staff at Methodist Healthcare. “The University is on an upward trajectory with so many positive developments. The future is bright, indeed, and I am honored to continue leading our board with passion.” Johnson is a founding University of Memphis Board of Trustees member and has served various roles on the board prior to…
ATLANTA, Ga. – The King Center is embarking on a five-year plan to celebrate the 100th birthdays of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2029 and Mrs. Coretta Scott King in 2027. This forward-looking plan includes the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility within the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park in downtown Atlanta. “King 100: The Official Centennial Celebrations of MLK and CSK” will include a phased series of global activations spanning from 2025 to 2029, which embrace Dr. King’s vision of the Beloved Community, as well as a series of themed events inspired by Dr. King’s timeless…