Meharry School of Dentistry and Remote Area Medical (RAM) are hosting a day of FREE dental care for individuals 18+ in the Nashville and surrounding areas on Saturday, March 4 from 7 am to 5 pm.. This will take place at Henry A. Moses Alumni Hall, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd. in Nashville.There will be signage and staff directing you to the correct location. Meharry dental students, faculty, and alumni will be providing a range of dental services, including cleanings, extractions and fillings. Who • Residents – 18 years and older – of Nashville and the surrounding counties are…
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MEMPHIS, TN — The University of Memphis football team announced the program’s 2023 schedule on Tuesday. The Tigers will host six games at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, play a neutral site game against SEC foe Missouri in St. Louis and have five road games on the year. The slate includes games against six teams who reached bowl games in 2022, including Cotton Bowl champion Tulane. Three of those bowl teams (Tulane, Boise State, SMU) will face the Tigers in Memphis. In non-conference play, Memphis will open the season on Saturday, Sept. 2 against Bethune-Cookman at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The…
In light of Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announcing that your state will no longer take grant money from the CDC for HIV care and prevention, we think your readers would be very interested in our 6th annual STD study that ranks Memphis as the #1 city for highest STD rate in the U.S. If you’d like to cut to the chase, you can check out the full study here. Revealed: Memphis, TN Ranks #1 For Most STD Cases In The U.S. Throughout our study, we noticed that states who are among the lowest in healthcare spending per capita like Mississippi,…
Dr. Joseph Webb, D.Sc., FACHE, chief executive officer of Nashville General Hospital is providing updates at the 9th annual Town Hall Meeting, Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30pm at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill located at 625 Rosa L. Parks Boulevard. He will be discussing: 1) The hospital’s efforts toward the new Nashville General Hospital, 2) The opening of Nashville Healthcare Center in Bordeaux, and 3) Engagement with local and faith leaders in a panel discussion on the hospital’s 133 year legacy. For the last eight years, Dr. Webb created and implemented a successful community strategy at Nashville General Hospital addressing…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) Meharry Medical College President Dr. James E.K. Hildreth testified before a Senate committee recently on health care workforce shortages. Click below to download his full testimony Download File: Hildreth Testimony | Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Hundreds of aspiring ballet dancers – ages 9 to 19 – from all over Nashville (and beyond) will be at the Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) ballet scholarship auditions. This is where the next big ballet stars are scouted! Participants go on to dance professionally for American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, New York City Ballet, and more! WHERE: Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St, Nashville, Tennessee, US 37243 WHEN: Auditions: Friday, March 3 from 11:30am – 10pm | Saturday, March 4 from 9am – 9pm A full break down of the schedule…
Nashville, Tenn.–Harris Gilbert, a longtime Nashville attorney, died last week, according to his law firm Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs. Born in Nashville, Gilbert earned a BA from Yale University and a JD from the University of Chicago before returning to his hometown to work as an assistant district attorney. In his private practice, Gilbert was part of the legal team that worked on the landmark Baker v. Carr “One Person, One Vote” case. According to a release to the company, Gilbert helped the Rolling Stones “out of a legal jam during a 1972 performance in Nashville.” He was a former board member…
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune) – Over 300 Special Olympics Tennessee (SOTN) supporters, athletes, friends and family members are set to jump into the chilly pool this year at Nashville’s annual Music City Polar Plunge. Happening on Saturday, February 25, 2023, the event will take place just outside Nissan Stadium in Lot R. Check-in will begin at 10 a.m. with the plunging commencing at 11:30 a.m. Returning will be the Polar Plunge Chili Cook-Off featuring three categories: People’s Choice, Amateur and Professional. Judges for the Chili Cook-Off include Jim Chandler of 107.5 The River, Sissy Brown of 92Q and Sean Good of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Hands On Nashville (HON) held a communitywide day of service at Mill Ridge Park, in partnership with the Tennessee Titans. Together, members of the Titans staff, fans and community gathered together to tackle 14 beautification projects at Mill Ridge Park, to advance the park’s development, protect the environment and prepare the grounds for spring. “The community spirit in Nashville is always strong, but on Saturday, the impact these volunteers made was game-changing,” said Darrell Hawks, Executive Director at Friends of Mill Ridge Park. “Spirits were high, and the enthusiasm was powerful. It was a glimpse into this…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Feb. 23, 2023) – The USFL today announced ticket prices for the 2023 regular-season at host stadiums in Memphis, Detroit, Canton, Ohio, and Birmingham, Ala. The USFL offers fans a fun and affordable stadium experience, selling individual game tickets for as low as $10. Fans receive significant savings on season ticket packages. For example, Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium end zone season tickets costs only $30 for access to all 10 USFL games, including six Memphis Showboats games. “The USFL is the best value in professional sports,” said Daryl Johnston, Executive Vice President of Football Operations. “We know how important our…