NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Electric Service (NES) President and CEO Decosta Jenkins has been appointed to the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) board of directors. Jenkins, who will serve as the Association’s chair-elect from 2018 to 2019, currently oversees the Customer Planning Council for the Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Previously, Jenkins served as TVPPA vice chairman from 2009 to 2011. After joining NES in 1991 as vice president of finance, Jenkins was promoted to senior vice president and chief financial officer where he served until 2004. With more than a decade of leadership…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Today Democratic Tennesseans have two qualified candidates to choose from but Karl Dean continues to show that his commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a campaign talking point but an action plan. Let’s take a look at the issues: Criminal Justice Reform Karl Dean was the elected public defender in Davidson County for more than a decade. He worked on numerous cases and helped restore the rights of offenders who needed an opportunity to get ahead. He has said during many public occasions that what he learned in the public defender’s office directly shaped his…
MEMPHIS, TN — Susan Miranda, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), has received a one-year $99,918 grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to continue her research into ways to prevent the growth of osteosarcoma cells by targeting estrogen signaling. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. This year, the foundation awarded 76 grants totaling more than $19.1 million to support physician-scientists studying innovative treatment options in pediatric cancer. Among other schools awarded grants are Baylor College of Medicine, MD…
NASHVILLE, TN — Chad Riden will lose the Governor’s race. He’s got no name recognition. “I’m the snowball’s chance in hell candidate,” he says. Riden has appeared with several Democratic hopefuls at forums around the state. He thinks they are all insane. “Anybody who wants to be elected should automatically be disqualified,” Riden says. Among the 35 candidates running to take over from Gov. Bill Haslam, Riden is pretty much at the bottom of the list. He is an unknown, the darkest of dark horses. “Running for Governor is ruining my life,” he laments. “Really wish I hadn’t done it.…
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor David Briley and community education leaders gathered today to celebrate the Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s $800,000 investment in the Blueprint for Early Childhood Success, a citywide framework to double the number of Nashville third-graders reading on grade level by 2025. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation’s investment marks an important milestone for Nashville’s early literacy efforts, with the first phase of the Blueprint now 75 percent funded. “Early literacy is critical to the future success of our great city. That is why improving literacy rates for kids across the city is one of my top priorities as…
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville has been awarded a $3.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) to help end youth homelessness. This program supports a wide range of housing interventions including rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing and host homes. “No child, teenager or young adult should have to live on the streets,” Mayor David Briley said. “With a solid foundation of housing, services, planning and data, we can end youth homelessness, and this grant will help us do it. Thank you to HUD, the Metro Homeless Impact Division,…
NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. Cheryl S. Carr, associate dean and associate professor at Belmont University’s University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, recently received a research grant from the University to study the role of women on Music Row. Carr’s initiative to launch the study stems from a vision for the Curb College as an academic institution that not only educates and prepares the next generation of entertainment industry participants, but one that also supports the music and film industries through practical research that can identify new directions and trends to serve the industry. As an examination of…
NASHVILLE, TN — Deana Ivey, who has been with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp for 21 years, has been elevated to the newly created position of Executive Vice President. She will retain the role of Chief Marketing Officer. “Deana was both the logical choice and the perfect fit for this important new position,” said Butch Spyridon, president and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “After 21 years, there isn’t anything she hasn’t seen or done within our organization. Her knowledge, experience, reputation and productivity are outstanding.” The NCVC Board of Directors recommended creation of the position to…
NASHVILLE, TN — Cheekwood’s Frist Learning Center is set to officially reopen to the public on Thursday, August 23, following an exciting multifaceted renovation that includes restored and interpreted horse stables and tack room, updated art studios, a new gift shop and a new fast-casual eatery, Café 29. Cheekwood is celebrating the reopening with a private ribbon cutting ceremony with representatives of The Frist Foundation at 5:30 p.m. on August 21. “The renovation of the Frist Learning Center marks the first of many initiatives to revitalize Cheekwood, made possible by The Cheekwood Campaign,” said Jane MacLeod, president and CEO of…
NASHVILLE, TN — An emergency blood shortage is prompting the American Red Cross to issue an urgent call for eligible donors of all blood types – especially type O – to give now and help save lives. The Red Cross escalated its call for blood and platelet donors after a difficult Independence Day week for donations. More than 550 fewer blood drives were organized by businesses and other community groups last week than during a typical week as individuals across the country celebrated the holiday and enjoyed summer activities. This could equate to as many as 15,000 fewer donations than…