By Paula F. Casey and Jacque Hillman NASHVILLE, TN — Imagine being born into a country where you were denied the right to vote just because you were a woman. That was primarily the situation for most American women prior to August 18, 1920, when Tennessee became the last state that could possibly ratify the 19th Amendment. The 72-year struggle for women to become enfranchised became a reality with Tennessee’s action which enshrined their right to vote in all elections in the U.S. Constitution. We proudly state that all American women vote today thanks to Tennessee. Suffragists had to win in…
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By vote of the governing board of Nashville Organized for Action and Hope (NOAH), a coalition of 61 congregations, labor unions, and other community organizations, NOAH hereby issues the following formal resolution in connection with the July 26, 2018 Metro Nashville Police Department officer-involved homicide of Mr. Daniel Hambrick. NOAH is saddened and deeply concerned by the death of Daniel Hambrick, another young black man shot to death by a Metropolitan Police officer. Based on the surveillance video released by District Attorney Glenn Funk, it appears that Officer Andrew Delke shot Mr. Hambrick in the back while Mr. Hambrick was…
NASHVILLE, TN — Shannon Hunt, the president and CEO of the Nashville Public Education Foundation, will be stepping down from her role later this fall to become a partner in The Strategy Group, a Nashville-based public affairs consulting firm. The Nashville Public Education Foundation board and its executive committee will begin a robust search for the new president and CEO. They have retained Parker Executive Search, based in Atlanta, to lead a rigorous, national search, which will commence later this month with the hopes of naming the Foundation’s new leader in the fall. Until a new CEO has been hired,…
By Christian West-Coleman NASHVILLE, TN — Greetings Nashville, today I’d like to touch on the topic of labor and employment law. This area of law is my specialty and it is quite relevant to the rapidly growing work force here in Nashville. Here are some things to keep in mind about this area of law if you feel you’ve experienced negative treatment at the hands of your employer. Labor and employment law consists of a patchwork of different federal and state laws aimed at protecting employees from unfair actions committed by their employers or labor unions. Probably the most well-known…
NASHVILLE, TN — Visible from countless spots around the city, Belmont University’s newest residence hall officially opened its doors recently to welcome the 610 residents who will live in the building this year. Dubbed “Tall Hall,” the facility includes a basement and 10 floors and sits atop a hilly area between 12 South and 15th Avenue. The structure’s top floor, based on overall elevation, represents one of the highest points in Nashville, offering tremendous birds-eye views of downtown. Moreover, a new picturesque scene on the campus’ southeast quadrant was unveiled with Tall Hall’s dedication today, as the building is bordered…
NASHVILLE, TN – At Large Councilman John Cooper says there are only three things wrong with building a soccer stadium at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds: location, location, location. Cooper told the Tribune he had a better idea: build it downtown where plenty of parking and hotels already exist. Three properties on either side of Nissan Stadium fit the bill. Gerdau Ameristeel owns the land along the Cumberland River next to James Robertson Parkway. The Tampa-based company owns about 5 acres valued at $2,078,400. It is next to Nissan stadium parking Lot F. It’s not big enough for the MLS soccer…
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — Tennesseans with pre-existing medical conditions are urging Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander to vote against Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. Those hearings are scheduled to begin September 4. They fear Kavanaugh would vote to end those protections in a Texas case that claims the Affordability Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional. (See https://tntribune.org/lifestyle/health-wellness/red-states-sue-to-end-obamacare) “What would happen if our son lost protection for his pre-existing conditions? I hold Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander responsible if they vote to confirm Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court because this lawsuit is winding its way through the…
By Peter White NASHVILLE, TN — On August 12, 2017 street clashes in Charlottesville, Virginia between white supremacists and counter protestors shocked the nation. Heather Heyer, a 32-year old civil rights activist, was run down and killed by a neo-Nazi sympathizer. Last Sunday, Susan Bro visited the intersection where her daughter died and nineteen others were injured one year ago. Police kept hundreds from walking down the street to Heyer’s makeshift memorial where her mother spoke to a small group who held hands in a circle around her. “The world went crazy when Heather lost her life, and that’s not…
NASHVILLE, TN — James E. Page Jr., a nationally recognized leader in institutional diversity, has been appointed as Vanderbilt University’s vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced recently. Page comes to Vanderbilt from Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he served as vice president and chief diversity officer since 2014. He will join Vanderbilt August 17. “Success in our academic and research mission demands an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture,” Zeppos said. “James brings a wealth of experience advancing diversity and inclusion in both higher education settings and at Fortune 500 companies. I…
NASHVILLE, TN — Joyce Searcy, Belmont’s director of community relations, was recently elected to the Tennessee Women’s Forum, a charter group of The International Women’s Forum (IWF-TN). IWF is a gloabal organization advancing women’s leadership across careers, cultures and continents by connecting the world’s most preeminent women of significant and diverse achievement. Members come together across national and international boundaries to share knowledge and ideas, enrich each other’s lives, provide a network of support and exert influence. Through the Leadership Foundation, IWF helps prepare future generations of women leaders. Currently, there are over 4,000 members worldwide. Members are women of…