MEMPHIS, TN — The University of Memphis held a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening for the $12 million Mike Rose Aquatics Center on Monday, April 17 at the UofM Student Recreation and Sports Complex at 624 Echles St. This one-of-a-kind facility is named in memory of late entrepreneur and philanthropist Mike Rose. “One of the first things I learned after becoming president of the University of Memphis a year ago was the impact that the late Mike Rose and Mike’s family has had on the University of Memphis and our community as a whole,” said UofM President Bill Hardgrave.…
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NASHVILLE, TN — YMCA of Middle Tennessee will observe Five Days of Action April 24-28 to raise awareness and inspire adults to act to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y will kick off the week-long campaign by joining the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children for a free webinar on Friday, April 21, 11 a.m. CST. Topics will include resources and safety trends to better protect children in-person and online. Registration for this webinar can be found at https://www.ymca.org/fivedaysofaction. “At the Y, child protection is our number one priority year-round. During April – Child Abuse Prevention Month –…
NASHVILLE, TN — TriStar Skyline Medical Center’s Mark Miller, chief executive officer, is responsible for its 407-bed multi-campus system of care. Miller oversees operations of the Nashville hospital that includes a level II trauma center, comprehensive burn unit, nationally recognized neuroscience center and a 121-bed behavioral health hospital in Madison. He previously served as the CEO at HCA Healthcare affiliated West Hills Hospital in West Hills, California. “Mark is an experienced healthcare leader with a passion for providing unparalleled patient care with the highest quality standards,” said Mitch Edgeworth, president of the HCA Healthcare TriStar Division. “TriStar Skyline serves a…
NASHVILLE, TN — The surefire way to coax a cheer from a crowd? Promise cake. Cake as in SusieCakes, the West Coast specialty cakes, cupcakes and cookies favorite of the Hollywood celebrity set, with 26 locations in California and Texas. Founder Susan “Susie” Sarich was keynote speaker at The Power of the Purse®, the 26th annual auction and luncheon April 12 at the Music City Center’s Davidson Ballroom to benefit The Women’s Fund at The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Dallas-based Sarich’s entrepreneurial story — woman chucks a long career in the hospitality industry to open a from-scratch bakery…
Nashville, Tenn.–Rep. Jason Zachary expressed outrage at Tennessee Republicans being called racists, but the Nashville Scene is exposing the Tennessee GOP’s many connections to White Supremacy. Reporter Betsy Phillips has receipts in an article published this week that exposes GOP connections to groups such as Sons of Confederate Veterans and American Renaissance. Click to read the full article in the Nashville Scene.
NASHVILLE— A bill that would require the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to test all rape kits within 30 days of receipt has died after being left out of the Governor’s budget. The bill, (HB0104), sponsored by Democrat Antonio Parkinson of Memphis, was once again not included in next year’s proposed budget. Despite previously being recommended for passage by the House Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee, it did not receive funding at the subcommittee meeting today (Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee (A) (granicus.com). Rep. Parkinson had filed similar legislation in 2014 to force all rape kits to be tested within 30…
This article was first published by Popular Info By JUDD LEGUM Nashville, Tenn.–Tennessee Speaker Cameron Sexton (R) secretly bought a home in Nashville for nearly $600,000 in September 2021 through an anonymous trust, Popular Information has learned. The revelation raises serious new questions about whether Sexton can legally represent Crossville, which is nearly two hours from Nashville. If Sexton is not a “qualified voter” in Crossville, he is ineligible to represent Crossville under Article II, Section 5a of the Tennessee Constitution. Sexton’s home is in a brand new development in West Nashville. It is over 2,600 square feet with four…
On Tuesday, the Mercury News reported on a 21-page investigative report that detailed the terrifyingly racist and abusive digital communications of “nearly two dozen” current and former Antioch, California, police officers over the span of two years. The investigation was conducted by Contra Costa District Attorney Senior Inspector Larry Wallace, along with the FBI, and focuses on private text message groups between officers. The results, so far, have led to at least 11 Antioch officers being put on “leave.” To put that into perspective, about 20% of the entire force has been suspended. The text messages reveal nothing but racism…
NASHVILLE — Communities can optimize the benefits of trees with funding from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry. Applications are now available for the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Community Tree Planting Program to increase and improve urban tree populations. “The goal of the TAEP Community Tree Planting Program is to increase the urban tree canopy in cities and towns across Tennessee,” State Forester David Arnold said. “Healthy, structurally sound urban trees conserve energy, help prevent water pollution and soil erosion, beautify spaces, and can increase property value. I encourage all eligible groups to apply for funding to help…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – State Representative Justin Jones filed a bill to change Tennessee’s gun laws three days after being sworn back into the House. The “Protect Kids Not Guns Act” was filed on April 13 by Rep. Jones, according to a tweet. The bill, HB 1580, would make changes to current gun laws, such as magazine size requirements and appropriate gun storage. The bill would also enact common sense gun policies to reduce gun deaths and make it more challenging for everyday people to possess military-grade assault weapons, according to Rep. Jones. Rep. Jones was among the three Democratic lawmakers…