American Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Hedy Weinberg announcing the filing of a lawsuit in federal district court on Thursday, February 6, 2020. NASHVILLE, TN – Criminal Court Clerk Howard Gentry is named 44 times in a federal lawsuit filed last week. The Nashville Community Bail Fund (NCBF) is suing to stop Gentry from enforcing local court Rule 10(B). Spokespersons from American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Civil Rights Corps, Choosing Justice, and the Nashville Community Bail Fund spoke about the lawsuit at American Baptist College Wednesday, February 7. Gentry told the Tribune he…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Building homes in the Mid-TN area since 2008, Randy Arnold, owner of Arnold Homes LLC and Derrick Phillips, Principal at Phillips Camden have unveiled plans for the construction of new town homes along the Cumberland River on Young’s Lane. The 30-unit complex will be comprised of three-bedroom homes with two-car garages, and feature rooftop views of the river. The new construction also boasts close proximity to the heart of downtown Nashville. Randy and his high school friend, Derrick Phillips, have taken advantage of the opportunity to converge their individual ventures into a business partnership. The Phillips Camden…
NASHVILLE, TN– On February 18th, Council members Sharon Hurt and Brandon Taylor will host a Hospitality Job Fair at the Hadley Park Community Center, 1037 28th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208. It is open to the public and will take place from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. This push to provide access to job opportunities for local residents within the booming hospitality industry comes from a partnership with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation and Council members Hurt and Taylor. “I am excited to have 25 companies from the hospitality industry come to North Nashville to offer career and job…
LYNCHBURG, Tenn., (February 3, 2020) – Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey announced its support of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), the only museum dedicated to preserving the legacy and celebrating the accomplishments of the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. The alignment is an extension of the brand’s partnership with Cult Creative to support the wider community of hip-hop and urban artistry through its signature program Art, Beats and Lyrics (AB+L). Established in 2004, AB+L has celebrated artwork from nationally and internationally known visual artists who span a variety of styles and genres. Throughout…
NASHVILLE’S MAYOR COOPER SET TO DELIVER RED BOOTIES TO NEWBORNS AT SAINT THOMAS MIDTOWN ON NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY In Participation of the American Heart Association’s “Babies Go Red” Initiative to Support “Go Red For Women” Who: Nashville’s Mayor John Cooper along with his wife, Mrs. Cooper, leadership from Saint Thomas Health and representatives from the American Heart Association What: Mayor Cooper will help hand out tiny, hand-knit red booties to newborn babies symbolizing the importance of women’s heart health and raising awareness for congenital heart defects. Mayor Cooper, Saint Thomas Health Leadership and the American Heart Association will discuss…
NASHVILLE, TN — On the heels of a successful showing at The Tennessee State Museum this past Sunday, February 2, 2020, Let’s Eat! Origins and Evolutions of Tennessee Food, closed the exhibition with a special “In Conversation” event featuring mother and daughter, Alice Randall and Caroline Randall Williams, authors of Soul Food Love (Clarkson Potter, 2015). The event was free and open to the public. In Soul Food Love, novelist and Let’s Eat! exhibition scholar Alice Randall and her daughter, Caroline Randall Williams, reclaim and redefine soul food by mining the traditions of four generations of black women and creating…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes, Inc. presents its 13th Annual Literary Luncheon. The event will be Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 11 am at the newly renovated Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Nashville and it is slated to be the best yet. This year’s Literary Luncheon will continue the success of the organization. It begins with an energetic and inspiring performance from the gospel choir, Cedric Sesley and Out for Souls. Guests will also enjoy the creative wit and humor of Rashad Tha Poet, as he will serve as the host of the luncheon. This year’s authors…
NASHVILLE, TN — If you noticed a lot of red on your commute Monday. It’s not just those pesky traffic lights. Saint Thomas Midtown, West, and Rutherford hospitals proudly “went red” Monday evening to kick-off a week-long display of red lights. Later this week, they’ll be joined by Nissan Stadium, Ascend Amphitheater, Bridgestone Arena, and others in lighting up for “National Wear Red Day.” Created 16 years ago by the American Heart Association, the February 7th holiday is a unique opportunity to raise awareness about women’s heart health and fight back against the statistic that cardiovascular disease is the leading…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Metropolitan Teachers Credit Union’s Board of Directors hosted a Retirement Luncheon for their long-time dedicated employee, Mrs. Loyce Thompson, at Kingdom Café on Jefferson Street. Mrs. Thompson has been employed with The Metropolitan Teachers Credit Union for sixteen years as a teller and administrative assistant. The luncheon was the Board of Directors way of expressing their appreciation for her many years of exemplary service. Mrs. Thompson previously retired from the Metropolitan Public School System as an English teacher at the middle and high school levels in 2003 with 31 years of services. During the luncheon …
Panel Discussion Co-Hosted by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Williamson, Inc. NASHVILLE, TN — Bradley Jackson, the president & CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry, recently announced a regional event focused on engaging the Middle Tennessee business community about the impact of opioid abuse. The Tennessee Chamber is partnering with the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and Williamson, Inc. to host a breakfast and panel discussion this Tuesday, February 11th, featuring local leaders in the recovery, healthcare, and criminal justice system. Business representatives, employers, and human resource managers are invited to register to attend the breakfast, ask questions,…