Today, National Bankers Association (NBA) President & CEO Nicole Elam Esq. and Chairman Robert James II released the following statement regarding Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank. “In light of recent industry events, the National Bankers Association wants to assure consumers that your money is safe with minority banks. Minority depository institutions are very different from both SVB and Signature Bank which had high concentrations in crypto deposits and volatile venture capital. Minority banks are not exposed to riskier asset classes and have the capital and strong liquidity to best serve consumers and small businesses. If you’re looking for…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., – Award-winning national pizza chain Slim + Husky’s and Ascension Saint Thomas today announced the grand opening of the locally-owned pizzeria’s first location on a hospital campus. Artisan pies will be served from the food court of the 20th Avenue Medical Office Building at 300 20th Avenue North at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown. Opening to the general public on March 15, the streamlined counter operation will feature similarities to other Slim + Husky restaurants. Salads and vegan pizzas with plant-based toppings will be offered alongside a wide range of traditional pizzas. “Employees and families spend long hours…
[Nashville, TN] – Get ready to witness the battle of the season as Fisk University’s gymnastics team takes on the Greenville University Panthers in the season-ending showdown on March 14th at 7:00 PM at Belmont University’s CURB Event Center. The Fisk University gymnastics team is ready to put on a show for their supporters as this is the first-ever hometown competition. With months of preparation and hard work, Fisk’s gymnastics team is ready to demonstrate their exceptional skills and compete against the Greenville University Panthers, who are known for their fierce athleticism and top-notch performances on the mat. “We’re thrilled…
Tennessee community and technical colleges are not only the college of choice for students seeking short-term training for high-wage careers but are a driving force for businesses choosing to relocate or expand their operations in Tennessee. Strategic partnerships between TBR – The College System of Tennessee and local businesses have laid the foundation for a workforce pipeline that eliminates concern in finding qualified and highly skilled labor – an enticing incentive at a time when nationwide labor shortages are still high. “As we recruit industry to Tennessee, one of the deciding factors is whether or not we have a trained…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Nominations are now being sought and accepted for the 2023-24 Middle Tennessee State University Distinguished Alumni. The deadline to submit is Friday, March 31. The awards, which will include an overall Distinguished Alumni recipient and Young Alumni Achievement honoree, recognize those with prolonged records of achievement who have made outstanding contributions to society and who exemplify the ideals for which MTSU stands in extraordinary ways. People are encouraged to nominate someone online for an award. Criteria and nomination forms and other information can be found at www.mtalumni.com/awards. Alumni, MTSU faculty and staff and university friends are welcome to submit nominations. This year marks the 10th…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-As BNA® continues to experience tremendous growth, the airport is opening a new cell lot to meet passenger demands, provide ample space for travelers and alleviate the traffic congestion around the roadways, including traffic from I-40. The new cell phone lot will provide 240 parking spaces, which is two and half times larger than the current lot, which has 44 spaces. The current cell lots will be blocked off in preparation for construction for roadway enhancements. The new cell lot is approximately 3 miles from the main BNA terminal, with an average drive time of 5 to…
On the two-year anniversary of President Biden signing the American Rescue Plan into law, Tennesseans are still benefiting from the relief President Biden and Democrats delivered – with no help from a single Republican. Thanks to President Biden and Democrats, the American Rescue Plan has created the strongest jobs recovery on record, provided tax relief for working families, brought child poverty to a record low, led a small business boom, bolstered public safety and crime prevention in our communities, and more – with no help from a single Republican. “President Biden and Democrats have been working to provide relief to millions of struggling Tennesseans…
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — Maverick Entertainment and Black Girl Film School (BGFS) are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at empowering the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers. The partnership will focus on supporting black storytelling and attracting more girls aged 13-17 to the filmmaking industry. In an effort to increase the number of women of color who are inclined to excel in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics before entering college, Maverick Entertainment will provide funding and resources to help BGFS expand its curriculum around these STEAM techniques in film, television, and media. Maverick will support BGFS’s course…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mayor John Cooper of Nashville, TN and 30 other members of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, a nonpartisan coalition of current and former mayors that is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, recently released new data about the manufacturers of recovered crime guns in their cities. According to the data provided by the city, Glock is the top manufacturer of crime guns recovered in Nashville. In 2021, four gun manufacturers accounted for over half of the recovered crime guns: Glock (21.1%), Smith & Wesson (13.5%), Taurus (13.0%), and Ruger (7.0%). A full list of cities that participated in…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The officers and members of the Area 3 Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) offer our sincere sympathy to the family of Sister Geraldine Rhodes Jenkins. Sister Jenkins passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. She was a member of the Winters Chapel/Mount Olive Mission (AMEC), Lebanon, the Rev. Albert Strawther, Pastor. Sister Geraldine served previously as President of the Women’s Missionary Society, New Winters Chapel AME Church, Lebanon. Arrangements are as follows at Neuble Monument Funeral Home: Friday, March 10, 2023 Visitation, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. CT Saturday, March 11, 2023 Visitation, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CT Funeral to follow…