MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Typically held on the first Friday of the month during the semester, the MTSU Department of Physics and Astronomy Friday Star Parties for fall 2022 will feature four events from September until December. Lecturer Abdorreza “Abdi” SamarBakhsh launches the series, presenting the topic “The Unprecedented Accuracy of Omar Khayyam’s Jalali Calendar” starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, in Wiser-Patten Science Hall Room 102. To find free parking behind Wiser-Patten, go here. All Star Parties are free and open to the public and MTSU community. The format is a 30- to 45-minute lecture followed by a telescope…
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Atlanta, GA. – Metro Atlanta Racial Equity Atlas Launches to Disrupt the Region’s Entrenched Racial Wealth and Opportunity Prosperity Gap ATLANTA – The Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE) and its partners Neighborhood Nexus and ARCHI announce the launch of the Metro Atlanta Racial Equity Atlas (MAREA), seizing the present moment of opportunity for action and accountability to change the region’s consistent ranking as a top city for inequity and growing opportunity divide. Through elevating stories of lived experience, maps that reflect the data that results in these stories, and amplifying action, the MAREA platform seeks to shift decision making and…
By Antoine M. Thompson A child rides a bus to school every day—the traditionally big yellow one that runs on diesel gas. Day in and day out, children are exposed to the fumes emitted by the bus, breathing carbon dioxide like its fresh air on what should be an otherwise safe journey to school. After several years of this toxic exposure, the child develops asthma; they can no longer play sports, face a heightened risk to infections like Covid-19, and lose three years to their average life expectancy. The worst part of this tragedy is that it all could’ve been avoided. Had the school…
National–Before Dr. Sonja became a Bravo tv host, licensed clinical counselor, and transformational speaker, she was left bankrupt emotionally and financially after 18 years of marriage. As a mother of three, Dr. Sonja had to process healing and fight for financial freedom. On her journey, she created a global platform designed to help women discover their P.O.W.E.R, building a community of 500+ clients this year alone. With all that she overcame, she not only shared her story in her book, ‘The Divorce That Saved My Life’, but has been leading by example. On July 29, 2022, Dr. Sonja Stribling hosted a surprise wedding ceremony with her new husband,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After a nationwide search, the Metro Arts Commission has named Daniel Phoenix Singh, an international and multi-lingual performing artist and arts leader, as the next Executive Director. Singh is excited to serve Metro Arts: Nashville Office of Arts + Culture. Most recently, Singh served on the board of Maryland Citizens for the Arts, an advocacy arm for Maryland State Arts Council. He worked on increasing funding for the arts, advancing equitable funding practices, and championing direct grants to artists through both state and county arts agencies. In July 2022, he completed a year-long training program with the Government…
Bridgestone’s flagship truck and bus radial tire plant is expanding capabilities to support growing demand in the commercial vehicle sector and to accelerate data- driven solutions for more efficient fleet operations.The $550 million expansion will add 380 new jobs and 850,000 square feet.This significant investment strengthens the global competitiveness of the company’s U.S. manufacturing operations and commitment to its U.S. labor force. The additional 380 jobs bring the total number of the company’s manufacturing workforce in the U.S. to nearly 10,000. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (TN Tribune) ― Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced a major expansion and modernization of its Warren County,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Tennessee tourism generated $24.2 billion in domestic and international travel spending in 2021, according to recently released economic impact data from U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics. It also marks the largest visitor spending nationally in Tennessee’s history. Travelers in Tennessee spend an estimated $66 million per day. Travel in Tennessee generated $1.9 billion in state and local tax revenue. Travel and tourism is also the third largest employer in the state. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell highlighted efforts to continue the industry’s strong recovery. “Tourism drives economic…
By TRAVIS LOLLERAssociated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ A coalition of environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday over its refusal to regulate some older coal ash dumps, claiming they are polluting air and groundwater. A lawsuit filed in federal court in Washington D.C. seeks to compel the agency to review and revise regulations it says are “inadequate to protect human health and the environment“ from the solid waste produced by coal-burning power plants. The EPA first began regulating coal ash disposal in 2015, prompted by the 2008 collapse of a six-story earthen dam outside a Tennessee Valley…
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation recognizes outstanding minority students pursuing health care careers CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.–Every year since 2013, the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation has awarded $10,000 scholarships to outstanding minority students pursuing careers in health care. “The Power of We Scholarship program is part of our overall effort to address health disparities minority groups face ,” says Ron Harris, vice president of corporate workforce diversity at BlueCross. “By helping increase minority representation in Tennessee’s health care workforce, we hope to improve health outcomes within our communities.” Here are the 2022 BlueCross Power of We Scholars: Destiny Bryant Senior, NursingUniversity of…
Nashville, Tenn.—Martha O’Bryan Center is looking for finance professionals, from right out of out college to senior accounting roles. They also seek new members of its youth development team, from high school site coordinators to senior leadership supporting our programs for teenagers and college students. And if you know someone looking for their next step after college, a transition into direct service work, or a gap year you will never forget, consider sharing information about AmeriCorps program, an 11-month volunteer term of service available with several of our programs.