Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-WeGo Public Transit is hosting a community meeting to gather input on the planned art installations for the Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center. The meeting will be held Tuesday, August 29 · 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church 1200 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd. Nashville, TN 37208, It will include a presentation of the WeGo Public Transit’s preliminary art concepts, followed by a question-and-answer session and open discussion. WeGo Public Transit staff will be on hand to answer questions and gather feedback from community members.
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Meharry Medical College School of Medicine announced the appointment of Sonja Harris-Haywood, M.D., M.S., MA, as the new Dean of the School of Medicine. Dr. Harris-Haywood brings a wealth of experience in medical education and training, having previously served as Associate Dean of Curriculum Integration at Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Medicine (NEOMED). During her time at NEOMED, Dr. Harris-Haywood was instrumental in transforming, implementing, and assessing a new medical school curriculum that integrated medical and clinical sciences. As the new Dean of the School of Medicine at Meharry, Dr. Harris-Haywood will lead strategic initiatives and…
(Knoxville, TN) In partnership with the Knox County Public Library’s Clarence Brown Film Festival, the East Tennessee Historical Society announces the 2nd annual History Hootenanny, a celebration of East Tennessee history and film. History Hootenanny showcases the best of the East Tennessee History Center and partners at this open house. Guests can enjoy live music, children’s activities, a used local history book sale, walking tours, shuttles to the Historic House Museums of Knoxville, genealogy workshops, and more! WHEN Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. WHERE East Tennessee History Center 601 South Gay St. Knoxville, TN 37902 In partnership with the Clarence…
To the Editor: 187 minutes. That’s how long Trump knowingly failed to act while his armed supporters stormed our nation’s Capitol. Instead, he watched the violence unfold on cable news, and even sent messages of encouragement by social media, telling the insurrectionists that he “loved” them. This is one of many disturbing details in the most recent indictment against Trump, where he was charged with four federal criminal counts, including conspiracy to defraud our country in an unprecedented attempt to remain in power. According to the indictment, Trump deliberately lied about voter fraud, then used those lies to try to…
NASHVILLE, TN — At their August 1, 2023, meeting, Nashville Metro Council approved a $3 million contribution toward the American Battlefield Trust’s acquisition of 2.36 acres adjacent to Fort Negley Park, a critical step toward reintegrating this land into the city’s popular park and landmark. The national nonprofit historic preservation organization has secured a purchase contract for the acreage, a project that will help advance the city’s ambitions Master Plan for Fort Negley, and will also apply for federal and state matching grant funds to cover the remainder of the $9.25 million transaction cost. “This is a community that has…
By Olafimihan Oshin NASHVILLE, TN — Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville), a member of the “Tennessee Three,” has launched an exploratory committee for a potential 2024 Senate run. The 61-year-old state lawmaker filed exploratory paperwork, a step potential candidates typically take before launching a campaign, last week. Johnson is expected to challenge Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R) for her Senate seat, as Johnson has been a longtime critic of Blackburn and other GOP leaders in her home state. Blackburn, who spent the last 16 years as a House Representative for Tennessee, defeated former Gov. Phil Bredesen (D) in 2018 to be elected to…
KNOXVILLE, TN — Ulystean Jonathan Oates, a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a Yale College senior majoring in Political Science. Jonathan’s academic work engages questions of democracy, justice, and equality, and he has completed recent internships in the office of Representative Jim Cooper and at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. Jonathan has served in numerous positions in student government at Yale and received multiple campus awards in recognition of his leadership. At Oxford, Jonathan intends to complete a Master of Philosophy. in Politics. The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and most celebrated…
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recently unveiled and dedicated a memorial plaque in the memorial garden at its National Headquarters honoring the life and legacy of DAR member Lena Santos Ferguson (1928-2004). Mrs. Ferguson was instrumental in creating changes within DAR to help the organization become more diverse, inclusive and supportive of its members of color. “Lena Santos Ferguson was a pioneer, a change maker, and a woman who opened doors of opportunity for others,” said DAR President General Pamela Wright at the memorial dedication. “Her courage and grace brought attention to the…
NASHVILLE, TN — Mending Hearts and Meharry Medical College are excited to announce the successful opening of Mend Me, a groundbreaking collaborative partnership program. With a strong commitment to serving the Office of Metro Homeless Services and Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County’s Housing First Supportive Services initiative, Mend Me strives to make a significant impact on chronic homelessness in the community. The primary objective of Mend Me is to provide adults experiencing homelessness with the necessary support services and case management, ensuring they can access resources and maintain stable housing while transitioning towards better health and recovery. By…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)- Meharry Medical College is hosting a Community Conversation with Freddie O’Connell and Alice Rolli to give Nashville’s underserved and underrepresented populations a chance to hear from the candidates ahead of the runoff election on September 14. The event will be held Cal Turner Family Center on Meharry’s campus | 1011 21st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208 on Wednesday, August 23 | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CT. | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Attendees include: Dr. James E.K. HildrethFreddie O’ConnellAlice RolliAn institution in Nashville for nearly 150 years, Meharry Medical College finds it essential to ensure that…