MEMPHIS, TN — When the executive dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center sought someone to lead a new initiative to further extend the work of the College of Medicine into the community, one name rose to the top Dr. Stewart holds many titles at UTHSC. The newest is senior associate dean for Community Health Engagement in the College of Medicine. She also continues as an associate professor of psychiatry, the director of the Center for Health in Justice Involved Youth, and chief of Social and Community Psychiatry for the College of Medicine.…
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NASHVILLE, TN — American Baptist College has made a trail-blazing decision that will have a positive economic impact for students. The College ends its fall semester after examinations on November 27. Students will then be able to go home and not return for the Spring Semester until January 2020. Classes begin on January 13. “The planning for this revised fall academic calendar began some time ago to implement in the 2019-2020 school year. It was our goal to reduce stress for our students, in which some have limited funds for holiday travel,” says Dr. Forrest Harris, president of ABC. Many…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Association of Talent Directors (NATD) held its 9th Annual NATD Honors Gala last night at the Hermitage Hotel. The board of NATD chooses honorees to award for their accomplishments and service to the Nashville entertainment industry. WKRN’s Stephanie Langston and Nash Nights Live’s Shawn Parr hosted the evening. The event was sponsored by Neste Live!, Outback Presents and First Horizon with wine sponsors, APA. Artist manager Denise Stiff presented the first award of the night, in memoriam, to legendary bluegrass and Americana agent Keith Case. Keith’s wife, Penny, accepted the award in his memory. Next…
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville-based fintech company Advance Financial recently cut the ribbon at the company’s newest store in Tennessee, located in Paris. To mark the occasion, the Advance Financial Foundation donated $1,000 to the Henry County 4-H. “It’s an honor to support the exceptional programs the Henry County 4-H offers,” said Shantrelle Johnson, VP of corporate citizenship for Advance Financial. “It’s our mission to assist local organizations in the communities we serve who share in our values of education, leadership and growth.” The new Paris location, located at 105 Memorial Drive, is now open for business 24 hours a day,…
By DB Fuller Consultant for Guardian Hospice November is Hospice Awareness month! Let’s take a moment to learn some of the benefits of hospice that affect persons and families across America. Each year thousands of people are diagnosed with terminal illness (life expectancy of 6 months or less) and die without utilizing one of life’s best kept secrets. To better understand hospice, let me share what hospice encompasses. What is hospice care. Terminally ill patients, their families and friends are faced with a situation that is foreign, unfamiliar and often times terrifying. Hospice focuses on the quality of the physical,…
City notables gather in front of Harper Cove Flats for the ribbon-cutting on November 19, 2019. Harper is wearing a blue hat. District 1 Councilman Jonathan Hall is wearing an orange hat. Former Councilman Nick Leonardo is wearing a white hat. State Senator Brenda Gilmore is wearing a red hat. NASHVILLE, TN – Harper Cove Flats is named for State Senator Thelma Harper, the longest serving member of the Tennessee State Senate who is well known for her flamboyant hats. Flashy headgear was worn by many at the ribbon-cutting November 19 at Hospital Lane in Bordeaux. Building affordable housing in Bordeaux is…
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Cooper announced that he will nominate former Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell to the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) Board of Commissioners. “Bill has long been a champion for real affordable housing solutions in Nashville. I’m confident in Bill’s leadership, and he has the experience to bring much-needed reforms to MDHA,” said Mayor Cooper. “In a time of urgent affordable housing needs in our city, MDHA needs to refocus on the housing part of its mission, rather than the development aspects of it. This appointment will be an important step toward ensuring that affordable housing is…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame (TAHF) has recognized Nashville International Airport’s President and CEO, Douglas E. Kreulen, A.A.E., as “TENNESSEE’S 2019 AVIATION PERSON OF THE YEAR.” Mr. Kreulen received the award at the 18th Annual Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Gala and Inductions Ceremony on Saturday evening. The TAHF Board of Directors established its “Aviation Person of the Year” award in 2011 to recognize special accomplishments benefiting aviation in Tennessee. Mr. Kreulen is only the fourth person to be honored since the award was established. TAHF Chairman Allen Howell, the CEO of Azure Flight Support at…
NASHVILLE, TN — On Saturday, November 9, 2019, the First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill Homes, Inc. d/b/a Kelly Miller Smith Towers Board of Directors welcomed the community to its Open House for the Renovation Completion of the Towers. Four years ago, the Board began the process to secure funding for a complete renovation/remodeling of the entire facility. A refinancing package was approved in July 2017 in the amount of 5.6 million dollars. Major participants in the success of this project are: Housing and Urban Development HUD (Loan Guarantor), Walker & Dunlop (Financial Services), Atty. Kelly Derryberry (Legal Services) …
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — Rep. Ro Khanna, age 43, is a second-generation Indian American and a 2nd term Congressman from Silicon Valley. He is a member of the the Armed Service, Budget, Oversight and Reform House committees. Khanna is first Vice-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Co-Chair of Bernie Sanders presidential campaign. Khanna states that, “I support Senator Sanders’ bill that would be paid for by taxes on corporations that would be less money for those corporations than they are currently paying for premiums and a tax on the 1% millionaires and billionaires.” Khanna is one of…