Memphis, TN – Chase will open its doors to customers in Memphis for the first time later this year. The plan is to open at least six branches in the Memphis region within the next two years. The branch locations are listed below: “We are thrilled to be opening our doors to the Memphis community in 2023,” said David Howell, Market Director, Chase. “Our team of local bankers is ready to support our neighbors here in the southwest Tennessee and help them reach their financial goals.” The branches will be designed to create a casual and relevant space for the community.…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–There’s no better place to honor Nashville native and legend, Dr. Bobby Jones, then the place where legends live forever, the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). The museum is unveiling the exhibit: “Living Legends: Dr. Bobby Jones” for an invite only event on Sunday, January 15, 2023. The exhibit opens to the public on Tuesday, January 17th -Saturday, April 15, 2023. Museum goers will experience four fascinating displays that commemorates his educational career, his historic Sunday Gospel show on Black Entertainment Television (BET), and countless honors/awards received throughout his four amazing (4) decades of his entertainment career.…
To the Editor: Two years after the deadly attack on our country on January 6th, 2021, it’s hard to ignore that the House of Representatives is now controlled by those who embraced and fueled Trump’s Big Lie. According to the Washington Post, over 70% of all House Republicans are election deniers—135 incumbents voted against certifying the 2020 election and at least 27 freshman members ran on the Big Lie. They might hold the title of “representative” but they have no intention of legislating on behalf of their constituents. Their top priority in the House will be sham investigations into the…
To the Editor:Everyone should be concerned about the new House majority, which can’t even select a Speaker without historic chaos.The House of Representatives is now controlled by MAGA Republicans. According to the Washington Post, over 70% of House Republicans are election deniers, and they will use their power to enrich their corporate donors and advance their extreme agenda—including threatening our freedom to vote, criminalizing abortion, and cutting Social Security and Medicaid.Judging by how the election for the Speaker of the House has gone, we should all be concerned about their ability to govern.MAGA cronies like Kevin McCarthy, Jim Jordan, Steve…
Memphis, TN — Former Shelby County Commissioner Julian T. Bolton, Esq. — Democraticcandidate for State Representative District 86, earned the endorsement of Congressman Harold Ford, Sr. “We need someone in Nashville we know and trust…and I trust Julian Bolton. He is a lawyer and served on the County Commission for 24 years. Bolton will continue the legacy of service for the people of District 86. He will keep the people at the forefront of his mind as he serves in Nashville. I hope that you will vote Julian Bolton for State Representative District 86,” said Congressman Harold Ford, Sr. Mr.…
To the Editor: Last year, the American people rejected extreme election deniers up and down the ballot. But we were unable to win every fight, and a tremendous threat to our democracy remains: the MAGA Republican majority in the House of Representatives. According to the Washington Post, over 70% of all House Republicans are themselves election deniers—135 incumbents voted against certifying the 2020 election and at least 27 freshman members ran on the Big Lie. They might hold the title of “representative” but they have no intention of legislating on behalf of their constituents. They only care about helping their…
Gallatin, Tenn.–A Stay Warm Shelter in Gallatin opened for the 2023 season on Friday, January 6. The Stay Warm Shelter is located at the First Baptist Church on E. Winchester Street in Gallatin. It will be open every Friday night in January and February from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. The gym at First Baptist Church is equipped to house as many as 150 people. Organizers say it is the only warming shelter in Sumner County.
NASHVILLE, January 5, 2023 — Best known for his songwriting collaboration with Patrick Swayze on the #1 Adult Contemporary and #3 Hot 100 Adult Contemporary hit “She’s Like the Wind” (from the record-breaking soundtrack to the blockbuster film Dirty Dancing), Stacy Widelitz has found continued success over his decades-spanning career as a songwriter, composer, storyteller and award-winning photographer. Widelitz’s latest exhibition, Observations, on display now at the Gordon Jewish Community Center, will showcase his award-winning photography featuring a collection of candid, intimate, and deeply personal images examining the ephemeral moments of everyday life. In 2015, Widelitz — an avid travel photographer — began…
The Education Trust in Tennessee recently announced the launch of its 2023 application for students to join EmpowerED Network as a League Leader. The EmpowerED Network seeks to elevate the experiences of underrepresented students from across the state to influence policy that impacts students and deepen their advocacy skills. The organization is actively seeking youth who want to have a leadership role within this dynamic network of other youth advocates. This application will close on January 17, 2023 at 11:59 pm CST. If you have any questions about the application, please contact Vilmaris Gonzalez, Senior Manager of Engagement at vgonzalez@edtrust.org.