By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — With the volume of new residents moving to Nashville each month, parking has become a major issue, and the Parkmobile app works to alleviate this problem. Through the app, consumers are able to pay for parking ahead of time by reserving a spot in a garage where Parkmobile is applicable. With parking inventory in several major cities across the US, Nashville has become the largest market in Tennessee for Parkmobile, with additional locations in Memphis and Knoxville. Parkmobile offers more than 15,000 parking spots in roughly 30 garages across Nashville including Commerce Street Garages…
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By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda Glover was awarded the W.E.B. Du Bois Award by the Association of Social and Behavioral Scientists, Inc. during its 83rd annual conference in Nashville. Glover was unable to attend the event due to illness, but the award was accepted on her behalf by TSU Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Alisa Mosley. “She is the kind of person that would have been very honored to receive this award,” Mosley said while accepting the esteemed award for Glover, which is the highest honor bestowed by the ASBS, recognizing…
By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — Roughly 50 people gathered on the steps of the Metro Courthouse to demand Mayor Megan Barry resign in the wake of her admittance to an affair with former head of security detail Robert Forrest Jr. Led by Rick Williams, the rally included speeches by local political activists Rev. Enoch Fuzz and former Vanderbilt University law professor Carol Swain. Swain said that while the people of Nashville can forgive her, Barry’s actions are in violation of ethics. “Integrity and trust are essential for effective government. Right now, Mayor Barry has proven that she cannot be…
By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — In the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, the work of the YWCA is more important now than ever and the Nashville chapter is acting as a leader both locally and nationally. “Really the foundation of the YW is making our community better by giving women of all colors, races, creeds, the ability to be self-sustaining,” said President and CEO of YWCA Nashville and Middle Tennessee Sharon Roberson. “All of the things that we do are about helping people become self-sustaining, be independent and really strong women in our society.” Combating domestic violence…
By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — Along with the themes of empowerment, unity and activism, there was another important message in the Women’s March 2.0: vote. The 2018 march serves as a launching point for action throughout the year, with the goal of increasing voter turnout during midterm elections and inspiring women to take on political roles. “We’re engaging in a lot of voter registration, civic engagement work, all geared towards Women’s March 2018 national agenda which is #PowerToThePolls. We have a very ambitious goal of registering 1 million new voters this year across the country,” said Darlene Leong Neal,…
By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — There are two words central to Frank Mondelli, Sr.’s campaign for Davidson County General Sessions Court Judge in Division X: honesty and experience. Mondelli has spent 27 years practicing law in Nashville with his firm, Mondelli Law, focusing on the areas of personal injury, probate, civil and criminal cases in General Sessions, and family law in both Juvenile and Divorce Court. “My mission is to instill integrity and honesty and equal justice in that seat,” Mondelli said, who believes his vast range of experience provides him with an applicable skillset to be a judge.…
By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — Honorable Judge Angelita Blackshear Dalton’s election for Davidson County Division II Criminal Court Judge is built on years of community service. Dalton was appointed by Gov. Bill Haslam to fill the seat following former Judge Randall Wyatt’s retirement, who’s term would be up in 2022. Honorable Judge Dalton is running for election in May to fill the remainder of the term. “This job is something that is extremely important to me, something that I definitely enjoy doing because it’s for the good of the community and my entire career has been in service to…
By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — Students at O’More College of Design had the opportunity to learn the ropes of the design profession by working with contractors and designers on the O’More Designer Show House. One of these individuals is senior interior design student Naja Shabazz, who worked closely with builder Brady Fry and interior designer Kimberly Kelly, an alumnus of O’More College, on the project. Shabazz assisted with a variety of crucial tasks in putting the home’s library together, including monitoring paint schedules, ensuring that light fixtures weren’t damaged and more. “When Naja was given a task, she was…
By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — Community leaders are responding to Mayor Megan Barry’s ambitious mass transit plan, Let’s Move Nashville, calling for transit justice and intentionality to be at the forefront. The $5.2 billion plan includes a 26-mile light rail and improvements to the bus system with the addition of electric buses, more routes, 15-minute peak service and buses running 20 hours each day. There will also be a rapid bus route along Dickerson Road, Hillsboro Road, West End Avenue and the Bordeaux area. “It is something clearly that the mayor recognizes is vitally essential not just for the…
By Cillea Houghton NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Municipal Auditorium celebrates its 55th anniversary this month and looks to a bright future while honoring its storied past. Opened on Oct. 2, 1962, the venue has seen the likes of Alice Cooper, ZZ Top, Led Zeplin, Elvis Presley and more legends pass through its halls, dubbed the “rock house” in the 1970s and 80s for bringing in premiere rock acts, according to General Manager Bob Skoney. It’s also been home to the first CMA Music Festival (formerly known as Fan Fair), a Church of Christ Revival and Charlie Daniels’ annual Volunteer Jam…