Wilson County, Tenn. (TN Tribune)—Concerned citizens of Wilson County today announced a “Sick Day for Safe Schools,” with dozens of parents holding their Wilson Co. Schools students out of school—either by choice or as a result of widespread quarantines—amid rapidly rising Covid-19 case numbers in the county, particularly in the days since schools opened on Aug. 5. A copy of the “Sick Day for Safe Schools” statement that was sent to Wilson Co. Director of Schools and all member of the Wilson County school board are below. Key current Wilson Co. Covid-19 data points include: As of Aug. 12, 7-day…
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Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–On January 21, 1944, in Nashville, Tennessee, Alvie Lee Childress, Jr. and Dorothy Fitzgerald Childress were blessed with their second of eleven children, Dorothy Lee Childress. Dorothy Lee professed a hope in Christ at an early age when she joined First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill and participated in Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and Worship Services. She would always say, “The Lord will make a way” which is the message from Matthew 21:22 (KJV) and Proverbs 3:5-7 (KJV). Dorothy Lee was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved her family and valued friendships.…
NASHVILLE – Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) released the following statement on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that just passed the Senate: “The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a historic investment in our declining infrastructure systems. I applaud President Biden for negotiating this bipartisan bill through a difficult Senate,” Rep. Jim Cooper said. “Now I’m eager for the Senate to send the House the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. This package addresses urgent needs, such as health care, child care, housing, climate change, immigration and more. These investments are overdue, and we cannot miss this moment to build a better future for everyone.”
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Mayor John Cooper has named Tom Jurkovich as Senior Advisor for Public Affairs, effective August 9, 2021. Jurkovich will provide strategic leadership in communications, community outreach, issue management, and coalition building as part of the effort to advance the mayor’s priorities on a range of policy areas, including transportation, sustainability, affordable housing and economic development. He brings more than 35 years of experience in local and national public affairs to the mayor’s staff. “As we create a Nashville that works for everyone, we need experienced and effective ambassadors and community builders to take that work further and deeper…
What’s Happening Today: At noon CT, the U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2020 Census redistricting data to all 50 states, which will enable the political map-drawing process to officially begin. With this data in hand, states can begin drawing congressional and state legislative maps with districts that are equal in size and provide fair representation for the people of this country. Though many states have already been engaging in the beginning stages of the redistricting process — including holding public hearings, convening commission meetings and hearing from community members — Tennessee is not one of them. The Census data released today…
Henning TN (TN Tribune)–This year marks the late Roots author Alex Haley’s 100th birthday which was August 11, 2021. His family will kick off a year of activities by promoting the celebration of family history, storytelling, and intergenerational bonds. Bill Haley Jr., the grandson of Alex Haley, will be in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the 100th year of Haley’s boyhood home on Friday, August 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. The location will be the Alex Haley House and Museum, which is 200 South Church Street in Henning, Tennessee. He is expected to give brief remarks at…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune) Cheekwood will debut its inaugural African American Cultural Family Celebration, featuring a weekend of activities highlighting the visual and performing arts. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy activities throughout Cheekwood’s gardens on Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15. During this weekend-long event, attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Nashville’s esteemed William Edmondson, with special lectures and curator-led tours, enjoy music from local Black musicians, and sample tasty fare from local food trucks. Cheekwood will also host an array of unique wellness programs that encompass the mind, body and spirit. The African American Cultural Family…
A Message from Dr. Forrest E. Harris, Sr., president of American Baptist College NASHVILLE, TN — It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the American Baptist College family — administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni — as well as the entire Metropolitan Nashville community for celebrating a giant of a man last month: Representative John Robert Lewis. This great Congressman is a true example of Heeding the Call, Defining the Work, and Transforming the World. He came to American Baptist College as a 17-year-old from Troy, Alabama, and graduated in 1961. He had become a disciple of Dr. Martin Luther…
WASHINGTON, DC — Recently, civil rights leaders including Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III hosted a call to honor the 56th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, amid news of a new federal voting rights bill potentially being proposed next week. Rev. Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III were joined by Arndrea Waters King, Alejandro Chavez, Andi Pringle, and Stasha Rhodes — the organizers hosting the national March On For Voting Rights on August 28th. The leaders answered questions about necessary Congressional action on voting rights, their recent Hill meetings with Texas state Democrats, and the need for federal legislation to…
By Ashley Benkarski NASHVILLE, TN — The Centers for Disease Control extended eviction moratoriums but many tenants are still reeling from financial distress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and may become homeless. The extension comes on the heels of nationwide calls for immediate action for tenants who need or have already applied for the $47 billion in Emergency Rental Assistance funds. ERA funds given by the federal government have been set aside but aren’t getting distributed fast enough, with only around $3 billion distributed by state governments so far. The ERA funds are given on a two-tiered system meant…