NASHVILLE, TN – Jack Vale, a popular American YouTuber and family entertainer, today announced the launch of his latest venture,NASHMASH, a two-day convention in Nashville, Tennessee bringing together iconic family-friendly social media creators, influencers, pranksters and comedians happening June 3-4, 2023. This event is for fans and content creators alike. Tickets for the inaugural event are on sale. To learn more about NASHMASH and to purchase tickets, visit www.NASHMASH.live. “NASHMASH is an opportunity to bring social media celebrities together to share our journeys and some laughs with fans who are interested in learning more about how everyday people gained a following and started entertainment…
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Aug 25, 2022 by Wil Del Pilar Yesterday, the Biden administration took a bold first step to tackling the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis in this country by providing limited student debt cancellation. Already, borrowers and advocates are asking important questions for clarity on process and eligibility. Here’s what we know so far: Individuals who earn less than $125,000/year or couples earning less than $250,000/year are eligible for federal student debt cancellation of $10,000.If you were a Pell Grant recipient in college and meet the income requirements, you are eligible for up to $20,000 in student debt cancellation.This determination is based on…
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is now acceptingentries for its 2023 photo contest for publication in Tennessee Wildlife’s annual calendarand license cards. All interested photographers are invited to submit up to 10 of their bestphotos on fishing, hunting, boating, and wildlife species native to Tennessee.Photographers must submit their photo entries by the September 30, 2022deadline. Photos must be horizontal (landscape), in JPEG format, and submitted online athttps://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/photo_submissions or by CD. They must besized to print no smaller that 8-1/2×11 inches and resolution should be at least 300pixels/inch. The photos will be reviewed for publication for the 2023 calendar.…
MEMPHIS, TN — The nominees for the 7th Annual Avidity Awards, the annual celebration honoring excellence in independent Gospel music are pouring in. The Avidity Awards comes to Memphis, Tennessee for the show’s live taping on Friday, October 14, 2022 at the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts and Education, as part of an exciting weekend of events, including an emphasis on mental health awareness in the Black community and the forthcoming launch of Avidity TV. The Avidity Awards celebrates the accomplishments of independent artists and artists signed to an independent label. This electric production has a reach extending to non-traditional…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Ivan Rizzie Davis was born August 4, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan. He was raised in Nashville on the campus of Tennessee A&I (later, Tennessee State University) by his loving parents, Dr. Walter Strother and Ivanetta Hughes Davis. At an early age, Ivan was baptized at First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill. In September 1983, Ivan would follow in his father’s footsteps, and be ordained as a deacon. Before Deacon Ivan, there was Little Ivan. The tales of little Ivan growing up as the son of President Davis are legendary. Despite the watchful eyes of many, Ivan engaged in…
This report reveals the need for a comprehensive approach to advance workforce equity in the Nashville region and provides several actionable strategies for closing racial income gaps. NASHVILLE, TN — Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Nashville’s strong and sustained growth helped make it Tennessee’s largest city and the state’s biggest economic powerhouse. But new research exposes the disconnect between the region’s increasing diversity and its overall prosperity: while people of color are driving population growth in Nashville, they are not equitably benefiting from its economic gains. Advancing Workforce Equity in Nashville: A Blueprint for Action — released today by the Urban…
The Nature Conservancy announced Senator Bill Frist, M.D. was elected Chair of its Global Board of Directors at its recent board meeting in June 2022. He will begin his three-year term in October 2022. Senator Frist has been a member of the board since June 2015 and currently serves as Vice-Chair. He is a leading authority on healthcare and is passionate about TNC’s efforts to protect nature and tackle the climate crisis. “There is a well-established, science-based connection between the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of people and time spent in nature. Valuing our health means also valuing healthy ecosystems,”…
The Tennessee State Conference of the NAACP (also called the Tennessee NAACP) is calling for an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into the potential misconduct of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. A recent inquiry into police officer misconduct by the Nashville Community Oversight Board discovered that MNPD handed over altered video footage that may have been critical to the COB’s investigation. When the COB discovered the altered video, MNPD initially downplayed the incident. After pressure, MNDP reprimanded two civilian employees allegedly responsible for the video editing. It then announced an internal investigation of the incident. Yet, an internal…
NASHVILLE, TN — Abby Sparks has been officially named as the new Executive Director of the Nashville Bar Association. She will officially begin on September 7, 2022, after a thorough process led by the members of the Executive Director Search Committee. NBA President Martesha L. Johnson says, “The Nashville Bar Association has made a significant investment in its future by hiring Abby Sparks as Executive Director. I am thankful for the dedication of the NBA members who served as a part of the search committee, the NBA Board of Directors and Monica Mackie for their diligence during our hiring process.…
NASHVILLE, TN — Warner Park Nature Center (WPNC) is hosting an in-person Hummingbird Celebration on Saturday, August 27 from 9 am to 3 pm. The event is free and open to visitors of all ages. It provides a rare opportunity to glimpse the inner life of nature’s smallest feathered creatures, the hummingbirds. Did you know that these fantastic birds live literally in the fast lane? Some species of the hummingbird family can produce a wingbeat rate of 200 beats per second and measure a heartbeat rate of 1,200 per minute. That’s 20 per second! And we are proud to say…