Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)– Join IMPACT Wrestling for what promises to be an incredible night of action, drama and passion from the stars of IMPACT Wrestling during Slammiversary June 19, 2022. The first 10 people to like TN Tribune on Facebook and message the TN Tribune on Facebook Messenger stating you would like to enter the Slammiversary contest will win free tickets to the June 19th show. IMPACT Wrestling will celebrate 20 years with Slammiversary LIVE on Pay Per View.
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The teaching musicians of the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts will share their artistry with the community in a series of free public concerts this month at Middle Tennessee State University, showcasing the same talents they’re sharing daily with the hundreds of young participants attending the annual residency program. The concerts, which feature MTSU School of Music professors alongside expert musicians from across the country, are planned for Tuesday, June 14; Friday, June 17; and Tuesday, June 21. Each performance is set for 7:30 p.m. in Hinton Hall inside the School of Music’s Wright Music Building, located at 1439 Faulkinberry Drive in Murfreesboro. The June 14 concert will feature…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – Assembly Food Hall, one of the country’s largest food halls and entertainment destinations, celebrates one year in business after quickly becoming a must-visit venue for visitors and locals with 30+ eateries and bars. The Food Hall, on the second and third floor of 5th + Broadway, officially opened in June 2021 to much anticipation, delivering high-quality, experiential dining and entertainment that guests savor. “It took three years of planning before Assembly Food Hall opened its doors at the location of the former convention center because we meticulously handpicked each restaurant partner to give visitors the…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Mayor John Cooper read the following letter today at the Metro Traffic and Parking Commission Meeting. June 13, 2022 Dear Members of the Metro Traffic and Parking Commission: I am here today to talk briefly about the issue of sidewalk vending. I want to thank you for launching a process for reviewing and updating Metro’s current sidewalk vending regulations. As you undertake that process, I want to share with you what I am hearing from concerned residents, business owners and visitors to Nashville. As downtown Nashville’s foot traffic has multiplied in recent years, so too has the…
The Organization of American States (OAS) has 35 member countries. The OAS promotes democracy, human rights, security, and development. It was founded in 1948. Nine summits have been held since then; the latest Summit of the Americas was held last week in Los Angeles. Cuba was suspended from the OAS in 1962; Venezuela withdrew in 2017, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega announced his country’s withdrawal from the OAS in November 2021. The U.S. hosted the 9th Summit and did not invite the heads of those three countries. “We just don’t believe dictators should be invited. We don’t regret that and the…
By Gail H. Marshall Brown, Ph.D.Contributing Writer From driving an 18-wheeler to provide for his family for 30 years to driving a sulky in harness racing (in retirement) for decades, Mississippi native Johnnie Lee Maynor is still winning.Maynor recently celebrated what his family termed, “90 years young.” Also described as a family icon and legend, he celebrated this “significant” milestone with surprise visits from his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He even received virtual visits from South Africa. Not only did Maynor turn 90, but he and his wife Doris, a retired healthcare provider, alsowere still blissful…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–A new book titled The People’s Plaza: 62 Days of Nonviolent Resistance describes two revolutionary months of nonviolent resistance in Nashville. From June 12, 2020, until the passage of the state law making the occupation a felony two months later, peaceful protesters set up camp at Nashville’s Legislative Plaza and renamed it for Ida B. Wells. Central to the occupation was Justin Jones, a student of Fisk University and Vanderbilt Divinity School whose place at the forefront of the protests brought him and the occupation to the attention of the Tennessee state troopers, state and US senators, and Governor…
NASHVILLE, TN (TN Tribune) – The Jefferson Street Sound Museum (JSSM) continues its preservation, education and amplification of Black music in Nashville with its dynamic roster of soulful music performances and programs for all ages. As a highly-regarded legend for music education, the museum is also home to a music production studio and rehearsal hall booked for major recording projects and mini showcases. Jefferson Street Sound is excited to celebrate unity and acceptance this month. We will celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, June 17 with a benefit concert, paying tribute to the great Marion James. And later in the month, we will host a…
By Thomas L. Knapp On June 6, US president Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act “to accelerate domestic manufacturing of clean energy.” That goal sounds laudable and, for those of us who don’t own stock in oil or coal companies, probably uncontroversial. But once we start focusing on the details, Biden’s order turns out to be just another crony capitalist boondoggle that’s more likely to increase prices and slow adoption than the other way around. Let’s start with the situation as it is, according to the Department of Energy’s press release: “Demand for clean energy technologies such as solar…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)—Ms. Sharon W. Reynolds, President and CEO, DevMar Products, LLC, sponsored the Young Enterprising Women Mentoring Forum held at Pivotal Talent Search in Nashville on May 12th. The program provided an opportunity for 65 high school girls from Cane Ridge, Maplewood, Pearl Cohn and Whites Creek to connect with outstanding women business leaders for mentoring and networking. The half-day event included keynote speaker, DeLisa Guerrier, Founder and CEO, Storyville Gardens Theme Park, an all-star panel and mentors. This marks the third year for the event that is designed to recognize and encourage leadership potential in high school…