The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) protects families and federal investments against future flood risks – decreasing harm, saving lives, and reducing insurance costs WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) final rule in the Federal Register to help communities prepare for and reduce flood damage. This rule aims to protect communities from flood risk, heavy storms, increased frequency of severe weather events and disasters, changes in development patterns, and erosion. By implementing the FFRMS, communities can become resilient to flooding, protect lives and properties, minimize damage…
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(NASHVILLE) – The General Assembly passed legislation this week sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson (R-Franklin) to prohibit unlicensed individuals from booting vehicles in Tennessee and cap the fee to remove a boot at $75. The legislation ensures owners’ vehicles are not unfairly immobilized by overzealous parking attendants. To further protect vehicle owners, the bill also proposes new regulations for towing and parking. “This legislation will protect vehicle owners in Tennessee from bad actors seeking to profit off of immobilizing and confiscating vehicles,” said Johnson. “I’ve received complaints from many constituents who have had to go through unreasonably long and expensive…
Nashville, TN – The 2024 CEO Roundtable Series, a pivotal two-day event that took place on April 17-18, successfully spotlighted Tennessee’s dynamic leaders and innovators. The event kicked off on Wednesday at the Ascension St. Thomas Sports Park, home of the Tennessee Titans’ practice facilities, setting the stage for discussions heavily focused on the value and impact of public-private partnerships.. The event was facilitated by Worthington Advisory, which presents programming and award presentations aimed at advancing these crucial collaborations. Adolpho Birch III, Senior Vice President and Chief External & League Affairs Officer of the Tennessee Titans and a member of…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The esteemed keynote speaker for the Middle TN NAN “Black Diamond” Ball is the renowned civil rights advocate, Reverend Al Sharpton. A true trailblazer in the fight for equality, Rev. Sharpton has made significant contributions to social justice, inspiring change on both local and global scales. He is a renowned civil rights figure, author, and influential activist. With a career spanning many years, he has fearlessly challenged systemic discrimination and worked towards creating a more inclusive society. Rev. Al Sharpton envisions a future where every individual, regardless of their background, is afforded equal rights and opportunities. His…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee hosted the 12th annual Wine Women & Shoes, presented by Regions on Saturday, April 13, at the Music City Center. The event – named Nashville’s Best Women’s Event two years in a row by Nfocus Magazine – did not disappoint and raised $620,000, as more than 500 individuals and 100 volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds, gathered together for a singular cause – supporting YWCA’s Weaver Domestic Violence Center and the women and children it serves every day. “The generosity of the Nashville community is overwhelming,” said Sharon Roberson, president and CEO of YWCA…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Mayor Freddie O’Connell, Nashville Electric Service (NES), and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT) celebrate the upgrading of 6,183 streetlights to new LED technology. The upgrades will slash energy consumption by 60 percent, save the city $20 million in energy costs and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 36,000 metric tons over the next decade. The strategic overhaul began in January with a goal of providing a more efficient and sustainable means of street lighting while improving safety and streetscape aesthetics for Nashvillians. In all, NES is replacing more than 55,000 streetlights throughout Nashville…
National– In an initiative responding to enduring concerns about workplace toxicity, the launch of the “Toxic Boss Tracker: Journaling Workplace Misconduct” comes in response to surveys like the 2023 American Psychological Association (APA) survey, which revealed that nearly 20 percent of American workers consider their work environment toxic, adversely affecting their mental health. This journal is designed to empower employees by providing a structured method to document toxic interactions and behaviors in the workplace. It serves as both a personal archive and a tool for empowerment, crucial for anyone navigating challenging workplace dynamics. The journal includes sections for detailing specific…
NASHVILLE, TENN. (TN Tribune) — The Tennessee General Assembly yesterday approved critical additional funding for court-appointed attorneys representing the indigent in state courts. The funds, $8.6 million in additional recurring funding, were included in the FY 2024-2025 budget, and will provide a $10 increase in the hourly reimbursement rate of compensation, along with a proportionate increase in the current cap on the total amount a court-appointed attorney may earn per case, marking the first time this rate has been increased since 1997. The Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) applauds the Tennessee General Assembly and Gov. Bill Lee for supporting this funding…
Nashville, TN — In a victory for Tennessee voters, a federal judge affirmed that Tennessee election officials cannot deny voter registration to eligible Tennesseans who have past felony convictions and that they must inform potential voters of the eligibility requirements for voting after a felony. “The Tennessee NAACP is pleased with the federal judge’s ruling,” said Gloria Sweet-Love, president of the Tennessee NAACP. “It takes us a step closer to removing barriers for formerly incarcerated Tennesseans who are seeking free and fair access to the ballot box. We must do all that we can — and we urge the courts and the state Election Division…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media is celebrating its 50th year of teaching students reporting, storytelling, breaking news and everything in between. Approved in 1972, the program began when Ed Kimbrell started the Department of Mass Communications, which included sequences in advertising and public relations, news-editorial, graphics and photography, and broadcasting. A Recording Industry major was added in 1973. The department became a school as it added radio and TV courses before becoming the College of Mass Communications in 1989 and later renamed the College of Media and Entertainment in 2015. The School of Journalism and…