NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – Tennessee State University and metro Nashville’s faith-based community came together to celebrate the university through prayer for the new year. Started in 2013 when President Glover took the helm of Nashville’s only public institution, the presidential prayer service was her concept to connect TSU with area churches. Prominent clergy members and believers from all denominations gather at historic Jefferson Street Missionary Baptist Church each January for the event. President Glover is the keynote speaker. “This is our 9th prayer service, and we start it with prayer and thanks,” President Glover said. “I am thankful that…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Smoothie King, the original U.S. smoothie franchise, today announced Nashville will be some of the first to try its new product lineup of Smoothie Bowls before they roll out nationwide in April. Starting January 10th, Tennesseans can try these fresh and deliciously satisfying bowls at 22 locations in the Nashville area. “Smoothie King is continuing to focus on innovation and delivering new products that serve today’s customers’ needs,” said Smoothie King Chief Marketing Officer Marianne Radley. “We chose Nashville to introduce our new bowls because of the vibrant mix of professionals and students who live in Music…
NASHVILLE, TN- Nearly 100 Black Executives were hosted on Tuesday evening for a night of networking and learning at the new offices of Spencer Fane Bone McAllester. The event was the vision of Studio Bank Co-Founder and community leader, Harry Allen, and Studio Bank Founders’ Advisory Board member and author of Own Your Phenomenal Self: A guide on Character, Success and Leadership and Spoken Art: Too Brave to Back Down Rita P. Mitchell. “I first reached out to Rita several months ago. After a few conversations with Black executives new to town, I recognized that many of them wanted opportunities…
NASHVILLE, TN – On Wednesday, January 18, Sound and Rhythm Drumming School will host jazz icon Ra Kalam (Bob Moses) for a masterclass and concert. The class and performance will be held at Nelson Drum Shop (1102 Riverside Drive in East Nashville), with an online option as well. Ra Kalam is one of the world’s great musicians, composers, and drummers. He has played with Herbie Hancock, Charles Mingus, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Dave Liebman, Gary Burton, Keith Jarrett, Steve Swallow, Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Paul Bley, Jack DeJohnette, Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Steve Kuhn, Sheila Jordan, Bobby McFerrin, Dave…
By Andrew Moss The filibuster has proved more pernicious to democracy than any other procedural rule of Congress. It’s time for it to go. These claims may seem excessive in view of the real accomplishments of the 117th Congress, e.g., bills supporting a major upgrade of the nation’s infrastructure as well as substantive action in combating climate change. One can also note bills that expanded protections for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, designated lynching as a federal hate crime, and protected same-sex and interracial marriage, to name just a few. But Congress failed to address fundamental problems afflicting…
Nashville, Tenn. – The Mayor’s Office of Community Engagement, Metro Department of Human Resources and the Metropolitan Action Commission will host an in-person career fair on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the W.A. Bass Learning Center located at 5200 Delaware Avenue. All employers are Metro Government departments and Metro related agencies. Agencies on site to discuss career opportunities include: Metro Social Services Office of the Metro Trustee Metro General Services/Fleet Division Metro Action Commission Music City Center Metro Public Health Department Metro Water Services Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Metro…
When: Friday, January 20, 2023 1:00 Pm – 3:00 Pm. Where: The Howard Building, Sonnye West Conference Center, 700 Ronald Reagan Way, Nashville, TN Register Now: https://form.jotform.com/230084082164146 For more info Email: assessorworkshop@nashville.gov
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor John Cooper joined the 2022 Bordeaux North Nashville Participatory Budgeting steering committee for the city project selection unveiling. During the 2022 cycle, Bordeaux and North Nashville residents 14 years and older were eligible to cast ballots online, by mail and in person for their top five city project choices on a list of 25 potential projects. Those ideas – which all came from Bordeaux and North Nashville residents – were on showcase at an October 12 voting expo at the Hadley-Lillard Park Community Center. The Participatory Budgeting steering committee reviewed and adopted final results on December…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Stars organization hires Don Mattingly as its newest Baseball Advisor. Mattingly, who will start his first season on the coaching staff for the Toronto Blue Jays this upcoming season, will provide counsel on key strategic matters and work to gain support in bringing a Major League Baseball franchise to Nashville. eaHis support will help advance a plan to develop a diverse investor group with a goal of becoming the first MLB franchise to have majority Black ownership, expanding on the league’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ownership group is led by former MLB…