Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–When your population soars more than 15 percent, as the Nashville metro area’s population did between 2012 and 2020, you need to put more roofs over people’s heads. The ever-growing interest in Nashville makes it the 17th-most impressive real estate performer in the nation. To identify the most active real estate markets in the last decade, we looked at new construction in the single family, multifamily, self storage, office, retail and industrial sectors in the 50 largest metropolitan areas. Here are some key takeaways regarding Nashville’s real estate scene from our report: Highlights on Nashville: Building permits have been issued for roughly 119K single family homes in the last 10 years (the 9th highest figure nationally). During the same…
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By Dr. Don O. Rowe, MD, FACC More than a year and a half into a global pandemic that has disproportionately impacted communities of color, we continue to live through a public health tragedy. If there is any hope to be drawn from so much hardship and loss, it’s that COVID-19 has reignited new conversations about disease awareness and the inequality that still exists in our healthcare system. As a cardiologist, who has been treating heart disease for 12 years, I’ve witnessed how delayed visits can impact care within our community. It is always upsetting when patients come to my…
NASHVILLE, TN – TN Tribune — The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is the #1 voluntary health organization in the United States for people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. For over 70 years, MDA has led the way in accelerating research, advancing care, and advocating for the support of our families. MDA’s mission is to empower the people we serve to live longer, more independent lives. Throughout MDA’s history, local volunteers and community have been at the heart of MDA’s mission-focused efforts. MDA chose Tennessee, The Volunteer State, and the city of Nashville as the kick-off for…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Four years ago, inside the most prestigious hospital in Tennessee, nurse RaDonda Vaught withdrew a vial from an electronic medication cabinet, administered the drug to a patient, and somehow overlooked signs of a terrible and deadly mistake. The patient was supposed to get Versed, a sedative intended to calm her before being scanned in a large, MRI-like machine. But Vaught accidentally grabbed vecuronium, a powerful paralyzer, which stopped the patient’s breathing and left her brain-dead before the error was discovered. Vaught, 38, admitted her mistake at a Tennessee Board of Nursing hearing last year, saying she became “complacent” in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson pledged on Monday to decide cases “without fear or favor” if the Senate confirms her historic nomination as the first Black woman on the high court. Jackson, 51, thanked God and professed love for “our country and the Constitution” in a 12-minute statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee at the end of her first day of confirmation hearings, nearly four hours almost entirely consumed by remarks from the panel’s 22 members. Republicans promised pointed questions over the coming two days, with a special focus on her record on criminal matters. Democrats…
NEW YORK (AP) — The new, splashy Broadway musical about Michael Jackson is going to moonwalk across America next year. “MJ,” packed with dozens of songs by the King of Pop and others, plans to hit 17 major cities over two years starting in 2023. It kicks off in Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre on July 15, 2023. “We are thrilled by the Broadway response to ‘MJ,’ and that we are already deep in preparations to bring this exhilarating show to Chicago and across the United States,” said producer Lia Vollack in a statement. “Chicago is a premier…
Dolly Parton still has a shot at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, whether she feels worthy or not. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation responded today to the country superstar’s request that she not be considered for induction this year, with the Foundation saying that not only is it too late to alter the voting process but that Parton is in fact deserving of induction. Earlier this week, Parton wrote on social media that since she had yet to record a rock album, she did not feel she had “earned that right” of being in the rock hall. “I really do not…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)–Chief John Drake today announced the appointment of Captain Rickey Bearden to the rank of commander effective tomorrow when Bearden will transition from leading the department’s Domestic Violence Division to overseeing operations of the MNPD’s Central (downtown) Precinct. Bearden, a 13-year police department veteran, is very familiar with the precinct’s 3.5 square miles, having previously served as its community coordinator. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Tennessee State University and a Master’s Degree from Cumberland University. Bearden is succeeding Commander Jason Starling, who is transferring to the Office of Professional Accountability to join Director Kathy Morante’s leadership…
NASHVILLE, TN – Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are centered around a 15-point peace plan that would stop the Russian bombardments, initiate a ceasefire, and require Russian forces to withdraw back across the border. The Financial Times of London first reported on Wednesday the news of a possible breakthrough in the talks between the two countries. Ukraine would agree not join NATO and Russia wants security guarantees from the West that they won’t arm Ukraine to the teeth. Short of supplying jet fighters, they are doing that now. The Times reported Ukraine has promised not to allow any foreign military…
WASHINGTON, DC — Recently, U.S. Black Chambers Inc. (USBC) President, Ron Busby Sr., responded to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address by applauding his call for new investments in economic growth strategies that will benefit Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Busby Says Biden Emphasizes Economic Growth “I was pleased that Biden’s State of the Union address described an approach to rebuilding America that emphasizes economic growth, innovation, job creation and manufacturing. The President understands that it is critical to invest in infrastructure, education, emerging technologies, and healthcare to ensure that every American has opportunities to succeed”, said USBC President. During his…