NASHVILLE, TN — Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal, recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with an event marking the introduction of the airport’s first on-site hotel. The modern onsite hotel situated at the heart of Nashville’s growing international airport, represents a landmark achievement in the collaborative efforts to enhance the experience for both business and leisure travelers in Nashville. Located mere steps from the terminal and connected to the airport by a covered pedestrian bridge, the 14-story, 298-key Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal is the centerpiece of the airport’s ongoing and vast expansion. “We’re incredibly proud to partner…
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 12:37pm Through its new Safe Store Tennessee program, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security, TDOSHS, is offering free cable gun locks to any Tennessean available on request at Driver Services Centers and Tennessee Highway Patrol district headquarters. “Safe firearm storage saves lives, and as a gun owner, the safe storage of your firearm is your responsibility,” said Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long. “Safe storage can prevent accidental shootings, suicide and theft. That’s why I’m encouraging all Tennessee gun owners to use our free gun lock to help store their firearm safely.”…
Centennial Park Conservancy announced today that Nashville Earth Day, the city’s only official annual event to celebrate Earth Day, will return to the BandShell area of Centennial Park on Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented in partnership with Urban Green Lab and sustained by Amazon, Nissan, and HCA Healthcare Foundation, this free family-friendly event brings the Nashville community together to celebrate our planet, inspire positive environmental change, and support sustainable small businesses and nonprofits. Nashville Earth Day will feature engaging and educational activities from more than 75 exhibitors and vendors, including local growers and makers, nonprofits,…
By Maya Mackey | Inglewood Today Almost two weeks removed from Black History Month, I find myself pondering what Black Culture is, in modern times. There’s a running joke on X/Twitter that “we are losing recipes!” whenever young Black people (Gen Z) don’t know a Black classic, like a movie, song or “rule.” And while we mean no harm in teasing our younger kinfolk (cause you know, we’re all cousins), it does beg the question: Why are we losing recipes? And what recipes do we even want to keep? As with all traditions in all cultures, it is up to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – In the world of Tennessee whiskey, a new narrative is unfolding. From the hallowed grounds of storied distilleries to the forefront of innovation, a number of remarkable Tennessee women not only shaped the landscape of one of America’s most iconic industries but also shattered glass ceilings and defied convention. For Women’s History Month this March, we’re celebrating the indomitable spirit and groundbreaking contributions of women in the Tennessee whiskey industry. Fawn Weaver + Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey (Shelbyville)A woman of many talents, Fawn Weaver is an entrepreneur, a New York Times-bestselling author,…
By Thomas L. Knapp Depending on whom you listen to about the constantly shifting horse race we call a US presidential election, either Joe Biden or Donald Trump is always ahead or behind by a nose … nationally. For example, a March 7-13 Ipsos/Reuters poll has Biden at 39% and Trump at 38%, while a March 10-12 Yougov/Economist poll shows Trump at 44% and Biden at 42%. Among the many problems with national polling the single biggest one is that presidential elections aren’t national. Winning a state by one individual vote brings with it as many electoral votes as winning…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – After 27 years on the force, Sgt. Eric Treanor will bid farewell to the Franklin Police Department and retire on Saturday. Treanor, a Nashville native, first became an officer with the law enforcement agency in 1997. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2002. During his time with the department, Treanor worked as field training officer, firearms instructor, evidence room supervisor, and most recently, supervisor of the department’s Bravo (day) shift. Prior to his career at the Franklin Police Department, the Middle Tennessee State University graduate served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He…
By Daniel Arkin The head of the NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to reconsider their decisions to attend public colleges and universities in Florida, challenging a new state policy that bars those institutions from using government funds on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. In a letter sent Monday to current and future student-athletes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, NAACP leader Derrick Johnson implored college-bound Black athletes to “choose wisely.” “Diversity, equity, and inclusion are paramount to ensuring equitable and effective educational outcomes,” Johnson said in a statement accompanying the letter, which…
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced that Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected Nashville to join Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities (BASC). Nashville is one of 25 cities chosen for the three-year initiative. BASC is designed to leverage historic levels of federal funding to incubate and implement transformative local solutions to build sustainable, resilient, and economically thriving communities. Building on the longtime leadership of U.S. cities to confront the overlapping crises of climate change and racial wealth inequity, the initiative will allow the Mayor’s Office and Bloomberg’s local innovation team to work more closely with frequently underfunded communities to give them…
NASHVILLE, TN — In the 19 days since Mayor Freddie O’Connell announced his intention to pursue dedicated funding for transportation on the November ballot, the mayor and his administration have held the first meetings of the Community Advisory Committee, Technical Advisory Committee and one-on-one sessions Metro Council members. That work continues this week as both committees meet and conversations with Council continue. Choose How You Move – An All-Access Pass to Sidewalks, Signals, Service, and Safety is building upon more than 70 plans and studies the city has conducted over the last decade. Mayor O’Connell campaigned on turning plans into…