Huntsville, Ala – The Huntsville Museum of Art is set to explore the life of 20th-century legend Gloria Vanderbilt in the upcoming exhibition Gloria Vanderbilt: An Artful Life. Organized by the Huntsville Museum of Art, this exclusive exhibition not only features memorable photographs of Vanderbilt taken over her long career but will also highlight her artwork of over 35 paintings and sculptures, as well as memorabilia documenting Vanderbilt’s recent association with the Museum. The exhibit will be on display from Oct. 30, 2020, through Jan. 24, 2021. Featuring a collection of photographs taken of Vanderbilt by Jonathan Becker, Horst, Annie Leibovitz,…
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As of the close of polls on Oct. 26, the 11th day of early voting in Tennessee, a record-breaking 1,808,546 voters had cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 presidential election. With three more days of early voting, turnout has already surpassed the previous record set during the 2016 presidential election when 1,689,989 Tennesseans voted early or absentee by-mail. “This election, Tennesseans are engaged and are taking advantage of the convenience of early voting,” said Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. “In the final days of early voting as well as on Election Day, Tennesseans can cast their…
Franklin, TN—Ladies of Williamson County took their voting support to the polls on Saturday, October 24, 2020. As the November election draws near, anticipation fills the spirit of these African American ladies. They are truly dedicated to community service and the voting process. One of the ladies, Bernadette Meadors, brought her daughter Kennedy, who turned eighteen on October 24th, to vote for the very first time! On August 26, 1920 the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified. It promised women their right to vote would not be denied. This, however, was not true for Black women. It wasn’t…
Nashville, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2020) — The campaign to elect Marquita Bradshaw as Tennessee’s next U.S. Senator today released a mini documentary video and launched accompanying TV ads in major markets across the state. Filmed and produced entirely by a volunteer team of Nashville artists led by comedian John Early, the video starts at the Women’s March in Nashville, and documents Bradshaw’s stops in Memphis, Chattanooga, Cleveland, and Philadelphia, capturing both the natural beauty of the state and Marquita’s tireless efforts to reach disenfranchised Tennesseans. Three versions of the video are available to view on YouTube. To date, Bradshaw has…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Acceptance Insurance has always been committed to giving back to the community, but as students and schools work hard to adapt to the challenges of learning amidst a pandemic, the company is stepping up to alleviate strain. Acceptance Insurance is donating $50,000 towards education, specifically $25,000 to Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) and an additional $25,000 towards the Heisman High School Scholarship Program, in which they are the exclusive sponsor. Whether school is happening in-person or remotely, Acceptance Insurance’s donation to MNPS will help support their continuous learning plan through funding technology in the local school system.…
By Renuka Christoph Looking for some pampering and a solid dose of luxury along the coast? Head to The Pearl, a 55-room boutique hotel, located within the idyllic Rosemary Beach. Within a seven hour drive down I-65, arrive to paradise. Upon check-in, guests are provided a complimentary cocktail. It is exemplary of the consistent high quality hospitality provided throughout your stay. The skyline and interior boast of West Indies architectural flair with open verandas framed by dark bold beams against white stucco. Chihuly art adorns the interior, bringing splashes of color upon arrival. What makes this boutique hotel a spectacular destination is the…
Nashville–As of October 13, TN Promise applications are down 20 percent across Tennessee. At this rate, more than 10,000 Tennessee high school seniors will not take advantage of this opportunity compared to seniors from the Class of 2020. With the November 2, 2020 deadline quickly approaching for the Class of 2021, tnAchieves urges students to apply today at www.tnpromise.gov. High school seniors who fail to apply for TN Promise by the November 2 deadline will become permanently ineligible for the scholarship. As a last-dollar scholarship, TN Promise offers students the opportunity to access a post-secondary credential tuition and mandatory fee-free.…
NEW YORK — Don Victor Mooney, President of H.R. 1242 Resilience Project and a resident of Flushing, Queens, ended his two-week visit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea last week. Mooney hand-delivered a time capsule to commemorate the 400 years of African American History to H.E. Mr. Simeón Oyono Esono Angue, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. The items included artifacts, photos, letters, books, rocks, jewelry, coins, music, citations, journals, proclamations, sugar, tobacco, and cotton.The theme of H.R. 1242 Resilience Project yearlong commemoration was dubbed, 400 Years: Resilience, Faith, Healing, and Partnership. H.E. Obiang Nguema…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Charter School Center has hired Elizabeth Fiveash as its new Chief Policy Officer. Fiveash has extensive experience with K-12 education policies in Tennessee and will be joining the team from her role as Director of State Government Relations at ACT (formerly known as American College Testing). Fiveash will be responsible for creating policy and advocacy agendas, as well as building a roadmap for the future, regulatory, and advocacy work on behalf of the public charter school sector in Tennessee. “We have been looking to strengthen our policy initiatives through a dedicated position, and we are thrilled…