MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Sonya Sanderson, chair of MTSU’s department of Health and Human Performance, has always loved to decorate her office door for the holidays. “This year, my Halloween decorations must have really impressed because several people asked, ‘What are you going to do for Christmas?’” Sanderson thought it would be fun for others would join in, and her coworker Paco Ramos, a lecturer in the department, said they should bring back a practice they had both participated in as graduate teaching assistants back in 2000 — a Christmas door decorating contest. Sanderson loved the idea and put it into…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec 6, 2022) – Nashville-based FirstBank has donated $15,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to set up the FirstBank Food Pantry at STEM Prep Middle School. The FirstBank Food Pantry will be available to students, families, faculty and staff through the remainder of the school year. The on-campus pantry is expected to feed 170+ families for the year by offering a variety of items including canned and nonperishable goods. “It is our privilege to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank to help care for the students and families of STEM Prep Middle School through the FirstBank…
Global restaurateur HMSHost is hosting an in-person job fair to fill 50 full-time and part-time positions for a new Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden restaurant coming to Nashville International Airport® (BNA®), and 25 full-time and part-time crew members for a newly opened Shake Shack. HMSHost is seeking applicants for Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden for the following positions: general manager, shift managers, servers, hosts, bartenders, to-go cashiers, dishwashers/utilities, skilled cooks, and crew members. At Shake Shack, HMSHost is hiring crew members. Pay varies by position and experience. HMSHost offers an array of benefits, including a 401K plan, medical, dental, and…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) Tennesseans gather each year in December for the Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day. During the event, leaders are acknowledged and awards recognize human rights champions in three categories: Rising Advocate, Outstanding Service and Lifetime Achievement. Muriel Nolen, director of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission, will serve as master ofceremonies for the affair. Rev. Davie Tucker, director of Metro Human Relations Commission, will comment on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how it applies locally. The theme, “Advancing Universal Freedom,” will be explored by a special panel.The Lifetime Achievement Award will go to A.J.…
Online applications are currently being accepted through Jan. 19, 2023, at 5 p.m. (PST) at TelevisionAcademy.com/Internships. The prestigious internship program gives students in-depth and hands-on professional experience working in a variety of television careers and professions at prominent Hollywood studios and production facilities. Internship categories include–but are not limited to–animation, cinematography, program development, directing, editing, interactive media, news and writing. The program and its extraordinary opportunities are offered for undergraduate and graduate college/university media arts students for the summer of 2023. Internships may be in-person, hybrid or remote–depending upon the opportunity. Finalists for these coveted opportunities are selected by members…
Clarksville, TN – Ronnie Glynn, will become Clarksville’s first Black state legislator since 1896 will be sworn in during a special ceremony held at Burt Elementary School. Rep. Glynn has made public education a major priority and will begin his term in one of Clarksville’s most historic public schools. “I am excited to get sworn in and begin to get to do the work I was elected to do – bring people together to tackle the day-to-day problems faced by Tennesseans,” said Representative Ronnie Glynn. “Implementing/expanding Medicaid, protecting and supporting our neighborhood/community schools, bringing good paying jobs to Tennessee, and stopping the assault on Tennessee women.” Commissioner…
A Jazzy Christmas On The Cumberland is our 6th annual Evening of Elegance with Live Concerts, Fine Dining, Dancing, and Cruising aboard the historic General Jackson Showboat at Opryland. Your All Access Experience includes a delicious 3 Course Dinner/Dessert, featuring 3 Live Shows of Entertainment, and a 3 Hour Scenic Cruise Through The Bright City Lights of Downtown Nashville. Live Entertainment: The Jannelle Means Band and Special Guest Artist will be Performing Live in the spacious Victorian Theater. Radio Personality Sissy Brown and DJ Levi will keep the dance floor groovin’. Plus Media Personalities Mr. and Mrs.Scott and Harriet Wallace will serve as our Ultimate Emcees. Dinner Includes: Salad / Full Course Meal / Desserts /…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Piedmont Natural Gas earned the No. 1 spot in customersatisfaction with residential natural gas service in the South among large utilities,according to the J.D. Power 2022 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study.This is the first time Piedmont Natural Gas has received the No.1 ranking, topping sixother utilities in the South Large segment. “Earning top honors in customer satisfaction demonstrates our strategy to putcustomers first,” said Sasha Weintraub, senior vice president and president of PiedmontNatural Gas. “Our think-customer approach is simple – listen to what our customers sayand act on it. We work daily to deliver what matters most…
By Ava Bell NASHVILLE, TN — Trenay Bynum was in awe as she took her position among the tenured professors at Belmont University’s convocation in August. The first-generation college graduate couldn’t help but get a little emotional. At 58, she’s a wife, mother, and professional who’s currently in the process of getting her doctorate in Strategic Media. With a daughter who’s currently a sophomore in high school and after 31 years of mostly working in marketing communication, she’s finally only several months away from becoming Dr. Trenay Perry Bynum. It’s kind of unreal to think about considering that Bynum grew…