WASHINGTON, DC — Howard University has selected a team of private real estate development firms to construct a 260,000-square-foot laboratory and office building located at what will become the northwest corner of Georgia Avenue and Bryant Street NW, adjacent to Howard’s main campus in Washington, D.C. The National Research Center for Health Disparities will be a privately developed and funded project designed to attract pharmaceutical companies and biomedical research organizations that are focused on finding solutions to chronic illnesses, particularly those affecting communities of color. “Howard has a long history of training problem solvers who are prepared to meet and combat the…
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NASHVILLE, TN — The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), which operates Nashville International Airport® (BNA) and John C. Tune Airport® (JWN), recently named Stacey Nickens as Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications. In this role, she will serve as the spokesperson for the airport and will be responsible for the organization’s internal and external communications, community relations, special events and campaigns, and the Arts at the Airport program including visual art and live music performances. “We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Stacey lead our communications and community relations programs for BNA. Her deep experience working with Nashville’s key pillars…
NASHVILLE, TN — In an effort to reduce the financial and emotional stress the COVID-19 virus has caused for students enrolled during the pandemic, American Baptist College has cleared the balances of students who attended the College in Spring 2020 or Fall 2020 or Spring 2021. “Clearing the balances for these students is one way that we can further assist them in light of the disruption they have experienced during their matriculation and indeed to their lives. It is our hope that they will now be able to more purposefully focus on their academics,” said Richard Jackson, executive vice president.…
On Friday, August 13, from 4:30-7:30 pm one of Made to Save’s grantees, Civic Tennessee is organizing a vaccination site at Music City Indoor Karting, 400 Davidson St. #403, Nashville. Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Care will be providing the Moderna vaccine for students in the Nashville area. All participants will be able to enjoy unlimited indoor karting, mini-golf, free food, and will be given a $25 DoorDash gift card after vaccination. To RSVP please visit online at https://www.mobilize.us/civictn/event/401061/
By: Caroline Sutton Posted at 1:37 PM, Aug 11, 2021 (this story was first reported by News Channel 5) FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — While a heated debate was happening inside a Williamson County School Board meeting, a group of anti-mask protesters collected outside. The group was seen heckling – and at some points threatening – people as they left the meeting, some of whom were doctors and nurses asking the board to reinstate the mask mandate. In one video, captured by Matt Masters with the Williamson Home Page, several members of the group were seen following a man to his car, shouting “we…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Rear Adm. Stephen D. Barnett is a native of Columbia, Tennessee. He is an alumnus of Tennessee State University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and Troy State University where he earned his Master of Business Administration. He earned his commission at Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1991. At sea, Barnett reported to Patrol Squadron (VP) 46 stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island as a naval flight officer. He has also served as the operations department administration officer onboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), and served as a department…
Dr. Amy Wright begins her new book, Paper Concert: A Conversation in the Round, with a quote: “For my students, who teach me how to ask.” What follows are nine essays pursuing the art of asking and the invisible links that connect one line of questioning to the next. What Wright has done is invent a new form of essay writing, one that highlights subjects ranging from art, nature, sex and science. She puts the scientists, artists and filmmakers she interviews in the spotlight. “For years, I have conducted interviews for Zone 3,” Wright said. “I had well over 50 interviews by the time the…
LEBANON, TENN. (TN Tribune) – Ready for the time of your life? Get your senses ready for the sight of carnival lights and rides, the taste of delicious Fair food, the sound of laughter and squeals of delight and the feeling of making great memories that will last a lifetime as Mid-South Ford proudly presents the 2021 Wilson County Fair – Tennessee State Fair opening Thursday, August 12, at 5 p.m. and running through Saturday, August 21. Fairgoers can take advantage of our ½ price admission and $1 ride night (with a minimum purchase of $10 in ride tickets) on…
The events also marked the beginning of the first Black Sorority’s 69th Boule Part II and 2021 Leadership Seminar Chicago (TN Tribune)–Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® (AKA) traveled to the South Side of Chicago, the home of the organization’s Corporate Office, for a two-day health event filled with COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, mammograms, HIV testing, and a blood drive. The events also served as the official kickoff to the organization’s 69th Boule Part II and 2021 Leadership Seminar, which was held virtually for members of the first Black Sorority. Walgreens and CORE served as the official partners during the two-day event and…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–The YMCA of Middle Tennessee Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Chris Tointon has been named President and CEO of the mid-state association of YMCAs, which includes 14 family wellness centers, a 300-acre day- and resident-camp facility, the region’s largest network of before- and after-school care sites and a number of community-based outreach programs for youth and adults. Tointon will succeed current CEO Dan Dummermuth, who in 2020 announced his plans to retire after a 35-year YMCA career. Tointon currently serves as the President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Omaha, where under his…