NASHVILLE, TN — Mondale Smiley, is now a full-fledge American Baptist College student. A Detroit native, he participated in the Summer Bridge Program, which allowed him to come to ABC a month early to learn the rigors of college life. His story is unique. He had been accepted at several other colleges, including Manchester University in Indiana. His pastor, Bishop James A. Jennings of Greater Shield of Faith Baptist Church in Detroit, felt he should attend ABC and give it a try. Bishop Jennings, Jr. said, “American Baptist College has a splendid history of perfecting and polishing diamonds in the…
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KNOXVILLE, TN — The Public is invited to attend the 6th Knoxville Asian Festival on August 25, 2019 from 11 am to 8 pm at the World’s Fair Park. Similar to previous years, the 2019 Asian Festival features authentic traditional food vendors representing Asian countries and areas such as Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Korea, China, Japan, Philippines, and Vietnam. Asian Costume Parade starts at 10:45 AM at water fountain on the park lawn and ends at 11:15 AM at Amphitheater stage. We are especially proud of the featured performance art that includes traditional Chinese, Korean, Taiwan, Vietnamese,…
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — The Senate Judicial Committee “Summer Study” was like two days of Vacation Bible School for grown-ups. Part revival and part political theater, Tennessee Senate Republicans studied ways to overturn Roe v Wade, the 1973 Supreme court case legalizing abortion. People talked about God-given rights and quoted scripture. In a more practical vein, several speakers said putting one more conservative on the Supreme Court just might do it. “We need to make sure we build a ruling court. How do we do that? We reelect President Trump and we reelect a majority in the Senate.…
The 2019-2020 Boyd’s Commentary is a resource for planning and preparation for pastors, directors, teachers, students, or anyone searching for a deeper relationship with Christ. It follows the International Uniform Sunday School Lesson Outline from the National Council of Churches, and it is filled with scholarly, yet practical descriptions and exposition for modern Christians. Readers will find Boyd’s Commentary useful in their search for increased wisdom and theological insight (Proverbs 4:7) for walking in the way of Christ. The cover image for this year’s Commentary was inspired by a kaleidoscope, bringing together themes of fellowship and vision. Kaleidoscopes creates fascinating…
Nashville, TN– Writer/Director Savannah Ostler’s new indie film TWICE THE DREAM will make its Nashville premiere this weekend: August 23 and August 24th at the Regal Hollywood 27 Theater, starting at 7pm. Principal photography for the feature film TWICE THE DREAM kicked off last summer at the Velour in Provo. But the young film maker has Tennessee roots because Savannah has relatives in small towns near the Music City area. In fact, Savannah is considering shooting a sequel to the film in Nashville. The movie is a family film that was shot and produced in Utah by Savannah and her…
“The city engages in trickle down. We basically give incentives to building and hope that through the landlord it gets to people. That does not really work. It has not worked nationally and has not worked here locally. What does work is workforce skills,” said At-Large Councilman John Cooper. NASHVILLE, TN – David Briley and John Cooper faced off inside the 15thAvenue Baptist Church Sunday, August 18. They answered questions from members of Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH). “We made progress on affordable housing. If you want to make progress for everybody in Nashville I’m the one who will…
NASHVILLE, TN — August 15, 2019 — Born on November 13, 1917, Dr. McDonald Williams passed away August 11, 2019 in Atlanta. He was 101 1/2 years old. His life was a triumphant, rich story of family, religion and academic achievement. He passed away as he lived – peacefully and with love ones nearby. His kind heart was well known to all who ever met him. He is already missed by everyone who knew him, but especially by those included in McDonald’s extended family. Dr. Williams was a lifelong educator with over forty-five years of experience teaching English at the…
NASHVILLE, TN — John R. Faison, Sr. is the Senior Pastor of Watson Grove Baptist Church (The Grove), a growing, multigenerational, multisite church with campuses in Nashville, TN and Franklin, TN. The Grove endeavors to be “A GROWING church for GROWING people whom Christ will use in GROWING His Kingdom.” A native of Boykins, Virginia, Pastor Faison earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia, a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and a Doctor of Ministry degree at Payne Theological Seminary in Wilberforce, Ohio. Under…
Special to Tribune from Nashville Post NASHVILLE, TN — YWCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee has named LoLita Toney as chief strategy officer. The position is new to the nonprofit, according to a release. Toney will help develop and execute strategies related to the 120-year old YWCA’s capital campaign strategy and succession planning. A former director of development and chief of staff for the National Museum of African American Music, Toney is pursuing a Ph.D. degree in business psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Toney, founder of Toney Consulting and Ivy Business Solutions, once served as director of development…
By Laken Bowles NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The National Weather Association has named NewsChannel 5 Meteorologist Lelan Statom as Broadcaster of the Year. The announcement was made Wednesday morning, August 14, 2019. General Manager Lyn Plantinga called Lelan the “hardest-working” meteorologist in the country. Lelan says he’s “deeply honored” by the award. He thanked the National Weather Association, saying he’s been a member of the organization for two decades. The Broadcaster of the Year Award is “presented to a NWA member Radio or Television weathercaster, or other member of the broadcast media, whose activities have significantly contributed to the development…