Vice Mayor Angie Henderson on Monday named new committee chairs for the first year of the new four-year Metro Council term — among the most substantial of the council president’s powers. Budget and Finance: Delishia Porterfield Transportation and Infrastructure: Sean Parker Charter Revision: Sheri Weiner Public Facilities, Arts and Culture: Joy Styles Public Health and Safety: Erin Evans Rules, Confirmations and Public Elections: Sandra Sepulveda Government Operations and Regulations: Russ Bradford Henderson is recommending consolidating the affordable housing, education and human services committees into existing standing committees. She is establishing an ad hoc committee focused on ongoing redevelopment of the East Bank.
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WASHINGTON, DC — Recently, NCNW President and CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley, along with gender and racial justice experts convened at the White House to address the critical issue of closing the wage and wealth gap for Black women. The meeting was a pivotal step toward discussing strategies to achieve gender and racial pay equity. The discussions were framed within the context of the 60th Anniversary of both the Equal Pay Act and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, underscoring the intersectionality of the challenges Black women face. Recent Census data released earlier this week reveals that Black women working…
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) strongly supports the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s (FHFA) proposed rule strengthening and codifying the equitable housing finance plans submitted by mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the agency’s other measures addressing racial disparities in homeownership. These plans are one of the federal government’s most effective methods of increasing homeownership for families of color and expanding their opportunities for affordable rental housing. Under the proposed rule, Fannie’s and Freddie’s fair lending and fair housing functions and equitable housing finance plans become statutory requirements. Further, their operations will receive…
By Jim Thornton If you want to add years to your life and life to your years, it’s time to take the plunge and try water aerobics and swimming. Think the fountain of youth is a myth? Not so fast. Researchers at the University of South Carolina department of exercise science have uncovered evidence that it may be quite real. In a long-term study, researchers analyzed health data from 40,547 men between the ages of 20 and 90. At the beginning of the study, each volunteer was assessed on a variety of measures: cholesterol levels, blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes,…
Nashville, TN – Iconic American musician Lead Belly’s captivating story is brought to life in the awe-inspiring documentary, “Lead Belly: A The Man Who Invented Rock & Roll.” This full-length feature film pays homage to the remarkable career, perseverance, and lasting impact of the musical genius. Through intimate interviews with Lead Belly’s niece, Tiny Robinson, and a star-studded lineup including Pete Seeger, Harry Belafonte, Arlo Guthrie, Odetta, Joan Baez, Tom Jones, Paul McCartney and Alan Lomax, this masterful documentary unfolds the life of an iconic artist. From the depths of playing in Jim Crow nightclubs to his tumultuous time on…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee invites the community to unite its voices to educate, advocate and promote social justice and civic engagement at the annual Stand Against Racism Community Rally and Advocacy Fair. This year, YWCA’s campaign recognizes and celebrates those at the nexus of voting rights and gun violence prevention. The Harnisch Foundation and Metro Human Relations Commission are co-sponsoring the event. WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 28 | 12–1 p.m. (Advocacy Fair begins at 11:30 a.m.) WHERE: Historic Metro Courthouse – Diane Nash Plaza | Public Square ParkThird Avenue North and 1 Public Square (Program will move inside the Courthouse to Metro Council…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 24, 2023) — The Nashville Symphony announced today that Nepalese-American designer Prabal Gurung will headline the 2024 Symphony Fashion Show, an annual spring fundraising event that benefits the Orchestra’s education and community engagement programs. Gurung will showcase styles from his Fall/Winter 2024 collection on the runway at the fashionable fundraiser, scheduled for April 23, 2024, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Co-chairs for the 2024 Symphony Fashion Show are Emily Humphreys and Tracy Frist. “We are thrilled to welcome Prabal Gurung as our featured designer for the 2024 Symphony Fashion Show,” said co-chairs Emily Humphreys and Tracy Frist. “For…
By Emily West NASHVILLE, TN (WTVF) — It’s not a new argument, but it’s a new figure — the federal government has written a letter to Gov. Bill Lee explaining that Tennessee State University is owed $2.1 billion in back pay for underfunding the school. Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee are land-grant colleges. As outlined in the Second Morrill Act of 1890, all land-grant colleges should receive the same funding. A land-grant college is a research-based school within the state. Both schools have extensions to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and both have agriculture programs. In essence,…
Dear Governor Lee: As we work toward expanding America’s position as a world leader, it is our shared goal to produce the best and the brightest talent that any country has to offer. We know that you and other Governors around the country are deeply focused on and committed to education, as evidenced by the significant portion of state budgets for education spending. We also know you share the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to the goal of excellence in education for all students. It is through the opportunities provided to our students that we will be able to innovate beyond what…
NASHVILLE, TN — Power in baseball is typically associated with home runs, with production often correlated with batting average, runs batted in and wins above replacement. But in Rutherford County, just 30 minutes from Nashville and once the capital of Tennessee, those two terms take on vastly different meanings, and the county continues to reap the benefits. Nissan North America, International Paper, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, Schwan Cosmetics. Major international companies, and every one of them calls Murfreesboro home. Add in Middle Tennessee State University — the top producer of graduates for the Greater Nashville economy — and healthcare leaders…