NASHVILLE, TN — J.U.M.P is proud to announce the celebration of their 22nd year! It’ll be held on Thursday, December 6 from noon-1:30 pm at the Cal Turner Family Center at Meharry Medical College, 1011 21st Ave. North in Nashville. This year, we have continued our mission, which highlights our commitment to elevating awareness of Jefferson Street and the surrounding North Nashville community. Save the date and help us celebrate! We are extremely proud of all the work accomplished this year and look forward to getting a J.U.M.P on things to come.
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NORRIS, TN — Fall Heritage Days at the Museum of Appalachia will transport guests back in time through the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of pioneer traditions and demonstrations. This family-friendly event will be held this Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th from 9am-5pm each day, rain or shine. Guests will enjoy: · The Great Appalachian Fiddlers’ Convention, featuring fiddle, banjo, and guitar contests (to be held Saturday) · Mule jumping and mule obstacle course competitions and a mule logging exhibition (to be held Saturday) · Old time demonstrations like sawmilling, soap making, toy & doll making, blacksmithing, pottery…
By Shiloh Long Special to The Tennessee Tribune DALLAS, TX — The Dallas Cowboys (3-5) were embarrassed on primetime television Monday night by the Tennessee Titans. The Titans (4-4) ended their three-game losing streak, basically shutting down the Cowboys attack before 90,000 plus at AT&T Stadium. Marcus Mariota and his troops defeated the Cowboys 28-14. “It’s disappointing,” said Prescott. Both teams were coming off a bye week, but the trade with the Oakland Raiders for Amari Cooper was the main topic of discussion leading up to the game. On Dallas’ second play from scrimmage, Cooper caught his first pass as…
GARY, IN — David E. Ross, Jr. M.D., physician and Meharry Medical College alumni died on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He graduated from Tougaloo College and Meharry Medical Collegel of Medicine. He also graduated from the US Army General Practice and was Board Certified in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine. James E.K. Hildreth, Ph.d., M.D., President of Meharry Medical College said, “Dr. David E. Ross Jr., was the epitome of a true Meharrian. Over the 20-plus years of knowing him, his strong love and commitment for the college never changed. Two examples of is dedication were shown through the establishment…
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN – With a court case, All-American 400 stock car race, Flea Market, and Christmas Village all scheduled this month, Metro closed access to the Fairgrounds from Nolensville Rd. last week. City crews posted a large “Road Closed” sign at the Wedgewood Ave entrance and set up barriers and construction fencing along Walsh Road. “If all this is closed off and not available, the flea market will be killed,” said Shane Smiley Chairman of Nashville Flea Market Vendors Association. “You’re talking 300-600 parking spaces for customers at the Flea Market and that’s not sustainable,” he said.…
By Ashley Benkarski MURFREESBORO, TN — Pipe bombs were sent to the president’s critics. Two African-Americans were killed at a Kroger in Kentucky, and 11 people were killed and six injured after a shooter entered a synagogue in Pittsburgh. These acts of violence come amid an increase nationwide in hate crimes, and Tennessee has seen an increase in such acts by almost 11 percent in 2017, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports. Racial, ethnic or ancestral bias was the known motive for nearly 57 percent of those crimes, with anti-Black biased crimes equaling nearly 38 percent. Crimes involving religious bias…
By Mark Hedin Ethnic Media Services Gift cards, prepaid credit-card-like financial instruments, are for gifts. Just ask the government. Use them, perhaps, to give your style-conscious niece who lives far away the chance to shop for something she’ll actually wear. But DON’T use a gift card to help rescue that niece, or anyone else, from sudden misfortune or a mishap, and especially not because you got an urgent call from someone with surprising news, needs or an offer. You’re only being robbed. That message was reinforced in a media teleconference Oct. 23 with Federal Trade Commission representatives Monica Vaca and…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Minerva Foundation, Incorporated in conjunction with the Nashville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host the Dr. Dorothy L. Brown Humanitarian Awards Brunch on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 am – 12 noon at the Nashville Downtown Hilton. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, a past National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. The Humanitarian Brunch is an opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Dr. Dorothy L. Brown, an innovator, humanitarian and public servant for the Nashville Community. The theme for this celebration is “Honoring…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Lay Servants of Clark Memorial UMC, 1014 14th Avenue N. have been working diligently in preparation for Revival 2018. The public is invited to share in four nights of life-changing revival from November 11-14 at 6:30 nightly. Each night will begin at 5:30 pm with a fellowship Soup & Sandwich Supper and the opportunity to visit the prayer room or the sanctuary for personal prayer. The first night kicks off with Youth Night! The speaker will be Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Williams. Youth and people of all ages can expect to have an exciting night of…
NASHVILLE, TN — October 25th was an exciting day of celebration honoring Mrs. Rosetta Miller Perry visionary and founder of the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce in 1998. Keynote speaker for this event was Ron Busby Sr., CEO and President of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. The theme for this year’s event that will remain the focus for the organization was “The Health of African-American Business: Strengthening the Black Ecosystem”. Special thanks to Sherri Neal and HCA TriStar Health our Luncheon Sponsor and to Larry Flowers our Master of Ceremonies of WKRN. The Nashville Black Chamber is the, “Membership…