NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville General Hospital has named Eric Stephens its Chief Analytics Officer. Stephens will serve as a key member of the hospital’s executive leadership team, working to advance the mission and vision of Nashville General by directing and implementing population health initiatives and forming a data infrastructure to ensure data accuracy and provide intelligent analysis. “We are excited to welcome Eric to our executive leadership team as we work to continue development of our population health infrastructure,” said Dr. Joseph Webb, Chief Executive Officer of Nashville General Hospital. “Eric has a wealth of valuable knowledge and experience and is known for…
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By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN – Miami is holding a referendum in November to decide if the city must take competitive bids to build David Beckham’s MLS stadium there. This is how the Miami New Times reported it: “Three commissioners voted to move the plan forward after multiple weeks of abrupt public proposals, last-minute plan changes, accusations of lawbreaking and corruption, and a whole lot of general bloviating and confusion.” That’s pretty much how the soccer deal in Nashville has unfolded. Like Nashville, Miami is handing over a big piece of public land to a private business. But unlike Miami,…
Wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, humanitarian, philosopher, counselor, Matriarch, A Phenomenal Woman of God The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Violet Nicholas, a 68 year resident of Nashville, TN, was held at the beautiful Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral, 900 Broadway, on Saturday, August 25, at 3:00 PM, followed immediately by her interment in the Cathedral’s Columbarium. A host of family, extended family and friends traveled from across the country to join the Nashville community in paying tribute to, and celebrating the life of Mrs. Nicholas. Violet May Nicholas (Vie) transitioned peacefully in her home, with her daughters at her…
By Cynthia Anderson NASHVILLE, TN — In mid-October Amanda Harvey will move her Nashville Living Group/ REMAX Elite real estate office to the heart of North Nashville in the newly renovated building at the corner of Clifton and 28th Avenues across from the Swett’s restaurant plaza. Harvey (formerly Amanda Rupert) and her business partner and new husband Chad Harvey, want to be in the area where most of their clients are. She is the exclusive listing agent for Nashville builder and developer E3 Construction Services LLC, which is now the largest land owner in the area renamed City Heights that…
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville’s all-female singer-songwriter collective, Song Suffragettes, celebrated the donation of $10,000 for the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund yesterday. The money was generated through digital sales and streaming of their song “Time’s Up.” In January, the group pointedly addressed gender inequality and sexual misconduct against women with their song and accompanying music video. The song was penned by CMT Next Women of Country member Kalie Shorr and Lacy Green, and received praise from national outlets such as The Boston Globe, Rolling Stone, Billboard and Grammy.com. The group is a proud sponsor of the TIME’S UP Legal Defense…
MURFREESBORO, TN — An overflow crowd of 300-plus very interested Department of Aerospace professional pilot majors and those from other areas heard the Delta Propel pitch that could ultimately land them with career positions with the major airline. They attended the official launch of the Delta Propel Pilot Career Path Program Friday (Aug. 31) in the Student Union Ballroom where a team of Delta pilots outlined the program’s guidelines and encouraged students to apply for the fast-track program. MTSU aerospace is one of eight universities selected by Delta earlier this summer to identify and mentor the next generation of pilots…
MURFREESBORO, TN — The American Red Cross is partnering with the Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Red Cross Club and the MTSU Charlie Daniels Veterans Center to offer individuals a chance to help others and commemorate the events of Sept. 11 by giving blood in honor of their favorite military branch – U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard. The second annual Battle of the Branches blood drive will be held Tuesday, Sept. 11, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Tom H. Jackson Building, (Cantrell Hall), 130 E. Main St. in Murfreesboro. Donors’ blood donations will…
When Gracie Rosenberger was 17 years old, she was in a terrible car accident that shattered a large percentage of the bones in her body. Multiple amputations, 80 surgeries, and 35 years later, she has spent a lifetime working to recover from that tragic accident. In lieu of spending her time feeling sorry for herself, she prefers to spend time helping others who are experiencing challenges similar to her own. For the last eight years, Gracie’s health issues have forced her to stay close to home to fight her battle. During that time, surgeries, pain medications and infections were a…
MERIDIAN, MI — Country Music Hall of Fame member and Mississippi native Charley Pride, was honored with another industry accolade recently, celebrating his legendary career as a pioneering Country musician. Pride was inducted into the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience Hall of Fame class of 2018, on August 25th in Meridian, Mississippi, along with four other recipients; singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, Photographer William Eggleston, Writer and editor Willie Morris, and Blues musician Howlin’ Wolf. Pride also received a ‘Walk of Fame’ star as part of the ceremony. “I’m very humbled to be part of this Hall of Fame class along with…
NASHVILLE, TN – The U.S. Senate begins confirmation hearings Tuesday, September 4, and will likely confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. He is currently a federal judge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Kavanaugh, born and bred in Washington, knows how to say the right things to seem well within the judicial mainstream. He is unlikely to say anything to alarm any Senators who are wavering about voting for his appointment. He has already assured Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) that Roe v Wade is “settled law” and photos and news video of a smiling…