NASHVILLE – A bridge will be renamed Tuesday in a ceremony to celebrate the life of Tallu Schuler Quinn, the founder of the Nashville Food Project who died earlier this year from brain cancer. Rep. John Ray Clemmons and Sen. Jeff Yarbro sponsored legislation to designate the bridge on state Route 155 over Centennial Boulevard as the “Tallu Schuyler Quinn Memorial Bridge.” Public Chapter 1009, section 63, states: the legislation is “to honor this incredibly well-respected nonprofit leader, minister, and resident of the City of Nashville who founded the Nashville Food Project, an organization that seeks to bring people together to grow, cook,…
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TN Tribune–Local McDonald’s owner-operators of the Greater Tennessee Valley Operator’s Association (GTVOA), including Middle Tennessee, held drawings and selected two lucky winners among their Shift Managers for brand-new 2022 Hyundai Accent vehicles. The contest is the culmination of the local McDonald’s Speedee Drive-Thru Summer incentive – where McDonald’s competed against each other for the fastest drive-thru service times. Each week throughout the Drive-Thru Summer Classic, the top five restaurants with the fastest overall drive-thru speed and the top five restaurants with the most improved drive-thru speed entered one shift manager from each restaurant into a drawing for the 2022 Hyundai…
By Rev. Omaràn D. Lee, M.Div, CPE Reach One Teach One Inc., Founder The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change. Now we need to get connected and work together to address a serious cause of heart failure called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR-CM. Many of us may already be aware that when it comes to heart disease in the U.S., Black, African American, and Afro-Caribbean communities are disproportionately affected compared to other racial and ethnic groups.* But did you know…
Joseph Love (@joseph.love.31) wanted to be an artist growing up but after serving in the Air Force and raising a family it took him three decades to finally dedicate himself to his passion. In 2011, the dream began and just 16 months back in the art world he had his debut solo art show opening at The University Club of Nashville, located on the Vanderbilt University campus. The show titled “Das Rennen” featured his oil paintings of Formula 1 race cars and drivers from past to present, vintage Mercedes Benz cars and other classic automobiles. Since then, his artwork has been exhibited…
Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition CHATTANOOGA, TN (TN Tribune)— In response to reports that Texas Governor Greg Abbott has begun sending buses with migrants seeking asylum throughout the country – from Washington D.C. to New York City – and now, Chattanooga, Tenn. The Tennessee Immigrant & Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) issued the following statement below. People have the right to seek asylum in a country where they feel safe. An individual’s right to seek international protection is upheld by U.S. law which recognizes the right to present oneself at the border to seek protection. These people are exercising their…
Atlanta, Ga.–As growth in business continues to be a hot topic for entrepreneurs, Dr. Sonja Stribling continues to make an impact in the entrepreneurial arena by hosting her wedding ceremony with her new husband, Shawn Alexander, during a business mastermind event. Donned in a navy-blue jumpsuit, sneakers, and wedding veil, Dr. Sonja Stribling and Shawn Alexander united in marriage in front of the duo’s clients, family, friends, and biggest supporters. “Planning a large wedding was too stressful. Plus, I told him (Shawn) that I would rather use the $50,000 toward Facebook ads and a nice honeymoon. We were able to…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Meharry Medical College President Dr. James Hildreth has been named by Becker’s Hospital Review to their list of the “75 Black healthcare leaders to know in 2022.” The list was established to feature Black leaders in health care at medical care delivery organizations nationwide, the article said. “Becker’s is thrilled to highlight the amazing work Black leaders and executives are doing in communities across the U.S.” the article said. “Their perspective is valuable to build strong organizations, community partnerships and clinical programs promoting health equity and inclusion. They are also elevating the next generation of healthcare leaders,” CLICK HERE to read the article…
Charleston, S.C. – The International African American Museum (IAAM) has received an additional $1 million donation from The Boeing Company. This contribution will help thousands of underserved children experience the educational aspects of the museum during its opening year while also helping to support the organization’s broader mission and operations. This most recent gift brings Boeing’s total giving in support of the museum to $2 million. Boeing was the first corporate donor to the museum in 2011. Boeing’s donation, in part, will make it possible for IAAM to work with partners to allow children and their families the chance to experience…
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Barbara Lee today released a statement on House passage of Democrats’ reconciliation bill, the Inflation Reduction Act. “From the moment President Biden took office, progressives in Congress have fought tooth and nail for meaningful reform. I am proud to announce that today, a key portion of our agenda passed in the House with the Inflation Reduction Act: a bill that puts people over politics by lowering costs of basic human needs like health care, creating good jobs, and attacking climate change while ensuring that the wealthy pay their fair share in taxes. “This bill will have a significant impact…
NASHVILLE – Melissa Goodwin, 56, the former Executive Vice President and General Manager of the T.J. Martel Foundation for Cancer Research, was sentenced today to four years in prison for embezzling more than $3.7 Million from the Foundation, announced U.S. Attorney Mark H. Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee. U.S. District Judge William L. Campbell, Jr., also ordered Goodwin to pay $3,949,800.70 in restitution. Goodwin was charged with wire fraud in January and pleaded guilty in February to devising and operating a scheme to defraud the Foundation by purchasing approximately $3.96 million in tickets from online ticket vendors Ticketmaster, Stubhub,…