By Sandra Long Weaver Tribune Editorial Director Getting ready: Oct. 21, 6 a.m. – I awoke today to stories on the local news channel about the road closings around Belmont University and how difficult it is to get around. In addition, local businesses are struggling because of the restricted access to the campus. All this because the final presidential debate will be held at Belmont tomorrow evening starting at 8 p.m. This is not good, I thought. I have to get my rapid covid-19 test and pick up my debate credentials. This errand will take longer than I had hoped.…
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Nashville–The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) has hired Tuwisha D. Rogers-Simpson as vice president of Brand and Partnerships. In her new role, Rogers-Simpson will oversee the fostering and continued development of NMAAM relationships within Middle Tennessee and nationally, as well as help the museum work toward its goal of opening this September. Rogers-Simpson most recently served as vice president of Strategic Partnerships at Urban One, where she oversaw a dedicated team that was responsible for over $15 million in media revenue and partnership management with brands such as Walmart, AT&T, and Prudential. Rogers-Simpson is also the founder and principal of Wish…
Facebook announced its Sustainability Accelerator program for 20 newspapers owned and led by people of color from across the United States. This is part of Facebook’s Journalism Project’s recent investment in publishers from and serving historically marginalized communities. The group was selected by Facebook staff, International Center for Journalists staff, and Accelerator coaches from more than 300 applications from around the United States based on their demonstrated impact on their community, their commitment to the program’s requirements, and their readiness to pursue their biggest business opportunities. “We are honored to partner with this impressive group of publishers, whose newsrooms make…
KNOXVILLE, TN — The Knox County Democratic Party is proud to announce the appointment of Sam Brown as the new Acting Vice-Chair of the party. Appointed by Chair Matt Shears, Sam will serve as acting Vice-Chair until the next County Assembly meeting in November when his position will be voted on by the entire leadership of KCDP. Brown plans to serve through the remainder of the current leadership term which expires in March. The vacancy was created when former Chair LaKenya Middlebrook stepped down to serve as director of PARC for the city of Knoxville and her vice-chair, Matt Shears,…
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — Twitter, WhatsApp, and Facebook have lots of false or misleading content. So do billboards, radio, TV, and news outlets. There are plenty of platforms where bad actors seek to create confusion, depress voter enthusiasm, and are hoping to change the course of the 2020 election. “Viral misinformation is contagious and it is dangerous. Just like an actual virus this content spreads because people are sharing it with each other and it creates significant problems, problems that put our health and well-being at risk as well as the future of our democracy,” said Cameron Hickey,…
By Dr. Sybil C. Mitchell MEMPHIS, TN — The first day of early voting in Shelby County went off without a hitch as voters broke the record for highest number of ballots cast on opening day of early voting. By the close of Wednesday, Oct. 14, an astounding 26,839 Shelby Countians had voted. Tallies were impressive along the course of the day. By noon, nearly 8,000 had voted. By 2 p.m., that number had jumped to 12,677. The previous record was set in the presidential election year, 2000. It was the first time computerized records were being kept. The busiest…
NASHVILLE, TN — Folks taking flight at Nashville International Airport (BNA) can look forward to discovering more of Nashville’s legendary restaurant-bar scene right at the airport. In October, three new arrivals join the restaurants open at BNA, meaning more celebrated food, drink, and live music for all to enjoy. “We are excited to announce the new locations in our program at BNA,” says Matt Jennings, vice president of Fraport Tennessee, the developer and manager of the airport’s new concessions program. “Tootsies and Tennessee Brew Works represent the pride and joy of Tennessee. We are thrilled to welcome them back in…
Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters. Lower risk activities Carving or decorating pumpkins with members of your household and displaying them Carving or decorating pumpkins outside, at a safe distance, with neighbors or friends Decorating your house, apartment, or living space Doing a Halloween scavenger hunt where children are given lists of Halloween-themed things to…
NASHVILLE, TN — Jon Meacham talked about his times with the late Congressman John Lewis, who graduated in 1961 from American Baptist College (ABC). Meacham’s presentation was first in the inaugural American Baptist College Presidential Lecture Series. Meacham described Congressman Lewis’ impact as uplifting and inspiring within the community to change it for the better. He said, “What we celebrate and what we commemorate are those moments when we open our arms, as opposed to clenching our fist.” Regarding being able to make changes in policy and people, Meacham explained, “It won’t bend unless people insist that it swerves.” In…
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Ballet, in partnership with Nashville’s CBS affiliate NewsChannel 5, will present a free televised premiere of Nashville’s Nutcracker Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. The full-length, televised performance, which will feature an introduction and narration by former Tennessee Titan Eddie George, will replace the previously scheduled in-theater production at TPAC’s Jackson Hall out of an abundance of caution amid COVID-19. “For the past 12 years, we have brought the community together to celebrate the holiday season with Nashville’s Nutcracker,” said Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Paul Vasterling. “While we can’t celebrate in person this year, the televised performance will…