“We’re building a great city, and we’re grateful for a ruling that prevents a small group from hijacking Nashville’s future with an unconstitutional California-style referendum. “Our next budget makes historic investments in our students, our transportation infrastructure, and affordable housing as we maintain a tax rate 24 percent lower than our average rate over the past quarter century – the third lowest property tax rate in Metro history. We will continue to fix problems and find solutions to build a stronger, more equitable city for everyone.”
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By Mark Mazzetti, Julian E. Barnes and Michael LaForgia WASHINGTON — Four Saudis who participated in the 2018 killing of the Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi received paramilitary training in the United States the previous year under a contract approved by the State Department, according to documents and people familiar with the arrangement. The instruction occurred as the secret unit responsible for Mr. Khashoggi’s killing was beginning an extensive campaign of kidnapping, detention and torture of Saudi citizens ordered by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, to crush dissent inside the kingdom. The training was provided by the Arkansas-based security company Tier…
On June 22nd, 2021, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and the Ascension Saint Thomas Foundation were pleased to partner with Root Nashville in planting the 100th tree honoring more than 100 years of service. Ascension Saint Thomas physicians, leaders and associates joined representatives from the office of the Mayor, the Cumberland River Compact, community members, and volunteers in celebrating the occasion. An initiative of Metro Nashville and the Cumberland River Compact, Root Nashville is a public-private campaign to create a “tree canopy” that will improve air quality, lower average daytime temperatures, reduce Nashvillians’ risk of heat-related illnesses, and boost…
NASHVILLE, TN – Chancellor Russell Perkins ordered the Davidson County Election Commission to cancel the anti-tax referendum election on July 27, 2021. Perkins’ 42-page decision quotes case law and Tennessee’s doctrine of elision and made eight separate rulings, two of which agreed with the Election Commission and six with Metro. “The Court respectfully concludes that 4GG (4GoodGovernment) did not satisfy all of the legal prerequisites for getting the Petition it submitted to the Election Commission placed on the ballot for a referendum election,” Perkins wrote. He said the Commission’s decision to put the measure before the voters was “was fraught…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – On March 16, 2021, Nashville City Council gave its final approval by officially changing Carney Street to Bianca Paige Way. It is now time for the Nashville community to celebrate this momentous occasion, as it is the first street named after a drag queen in the entire country. On Saturday, June 26, local LGBTQ organizations, businesses, and the community will come together for the street Dedication and Celebration. The ceremony will feature performances by country music superstar Ty Herndon, Chris Housman, Brody Ray, Shelly Fairchild and more, all coming together to memorialize one of Nashville’s…
NASHVILLE, TENN (TN Tribune) ― Nashville-based Slim + Husky’s Pizza Beeria will celebrate the grand opening of its Murfreesboro, TN location on Friday, June 25. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 2222-A Medical Center Parkway beginning at 11:00 am (CDT). Known for its tasteful blend of artisan pizza, music and art, the popular pizza joint is located along one of Rutherford County’s busiest thoroughfares. Area residents are invited to visit The Boro’s newest eatery, and the chain’s ninth U.S. location, to enjoy an array of signature artisan pizzas, made to order salads, cinnamon rolls and cocktails on tap― all staples of the Slim…
Nashville, TN (TN Tribune)–Last week, One WillCo joined with five other local organizations with a joint statement supporting Superintendent Jason Golden, and Williamson County School’s diversity efforts with “Fostering Healthy Solutions.” Tonight at the school board meeting several parents involved with One WillCo shared their experiences and thoughts during public comment. Alanna Truss, a clinical psychologist and parent of a Woodland Middle School and Kenrose Elementary School student, spoke in support of “Fostering Healthy Solutions” and Superintendent Golden. “Recent efforts by some individuals to push back against DEI efforts have included the claim that children are being traumatized by exposure…
Memphis, Tenn. (TN Tribune)– The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has launched a new statewide initiative aimed at improving Tennesseans’ health outcomes, quality of life, and health equity. The Tennessee Population Health Consortium is dedicated to transforming primary care practices in Tennessee. Jim Bailey, MD, Robert S. Pearce Endowed Chair in Internal Medicine, professor of Medicine and Preventive Medicine, is the consortium’s executive director. The overarching goal of the consortium is to shift primary care focus from pill pushing to encouraging health behavior change using proven health coaching approaches. The consortium will conduct practice-based quality improvement and population health…
ATLANTA (TN TRIBUNE) — Vice President Kamala Harris and other top officials paid a visit to Clark Atlanta University (CAU) and the Atlanta University Center today as part of the Department of Health and Human Services “We Can Do This Bus Tour” and to issue the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge. Harris acknowledged Clark Atlanta’s president George T. French Jr., the presidents of other Atlanta University Center colleges, AUC students, and other special guests during the tour stop at CAU. The Vice President issued the challenge as part of the national tour to promote vaccinations in Southern states and to reach President…
NEW YORK, — BLACK ENTERPRISE—the No. 1 Black digital media brand, with more than 8 million monthly unique visitors—will present its latest Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Virtual Summit, June 23. The DEI Virtual Summit will bring together a cadre of high-powered executives and top thought leaders to discuss African American representation and participation in corporate renewal a year after the emergence of COVID-19 and the new institutional focus on racial equity in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd. The second installment of the highly acclaimed one-day event series will feature candid, engaging conversations with corporate leaders, as well as discussions on…