Author: Jason Luntz

Don’t miss your chance to attend The Last Summer Fling, a fundraiser for the Nashville chapter of Les Gemmes. Dr. Phyllis Qualls, chair of the Summer Fling Committee, tells Take 10 for The Tribune how the fundraiser benefits the Girls of Distinction who are mentored by members of Les Gemmes and how you can purchase tickets for the August 26 event.

Congressman Cohen rips Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee for not seeking answers into Russia’s involvement in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators’ will hold a town hall meeting in Chattanooga today July 10th, 2017 at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center at 6:00PM. TBCSL Vice-Chair, Representative JoAnne Favors of Chattanooga, says the lawmakers will provide an update on the legislative package passed by the Caucus earlier this year, as well as funding the Black Caucus secured in Governor Bill Haslam’s budget Additionally, Caucus members are hoping to hear from the general public about what type of legislation they would like to see the Caucus propose next year. Rep. Favors says, “The Caucus believes…

Alexis DeBerry (granddaughter of Tennessee Tribune publisher Rosetta Miller Perry) and Moody Altamimi were the guests on Take 10 with the Tennessee Tribune. They discussed with Tribune Technology Editor, Kaliss Stephens their experiences of living and working in another country. They also explained challenges they’ve faced and gave advice about the advantages of living in a different country.

On this week’s Take 10 with The Tennessee Tribune, Rev. Cynthia Siefert, Johnine Thomas and Bill Gittens of St. Anselm’s Episcopal Church, discuss with Tribune Editorial Director Sandra Long Weaver the church’s work leading to the recent dedication of a plaque honoring African African men who were lynched in 1892 and 1924 in Davidson County.

Karla Burnett, a Nashville-based blogger, this week on Take 10 talks with Tribune Social Media Director Jason Luntz about her blog Nashville Social Butterfly. Burnett discusses why blogging is something that can be done by anyone from business owners, to people building brands, to the average person who wants to share opinions. Burnett also teaches others how to set up and design their own blogs. To learn more please visit: https://www.nashvillesocialbutterfly.com.

The first game of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators is set for this evening at PPG Paints Arena. This is first time the Preds have ever appeared in the Final. It’s the second consecutive year the Penguins have reached this point, winning their their fourth Stanley Cup in franchise history. Now, Nashville will try to beat the defending champs. Nashville got here by defeating Chicago, St. Louis and Anaheim as they made their way through the West, compiling a 12-4 record to this point. Pittsburgh worked past Columbus, Washington and Ottawa, defeating the…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On June 15th, 2017 Gordon’s, known to be one of the premier restaurants in the Melrose section of Music City, will be celebrating their local customers by hosting a Re-Grand Opening. To say thank you to the 8th Avenue South Neighborhood, Gordon’s is offering an entire day of ½ off prices on every food item on their menu. 8th Avenue South has quickly become a one of the most sought-after streets in Nashville for both personal and business locations. Right before the street changes names and becomes Franklin Pike is located the rapidly developing Melrose area. It…

Nashville, Tenn. – Roberta Baines Wheeler Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Group (RBW) is hosting its inaugural “Her Life Our Legacy Jazz Brunch” May 20, 2017 at Alive Hospice located at 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, TN. This special event was planned to help those who are mourning the loss of their mother have a positive outlet and a day to celebrate their parent’s life. RBW Executive Director, Dr. Katherine Y. Brown, along Angela Mitchell Hill, Tammy Hines, Luvenia Harrison, and Allyson Young, found that Mother’s Day has a different meaning after the loss of a mother. They found that it is an important part of the healing…

Owners of the restaurant Slim and Husky’s Pizza Beeria are the guests this week on Take 10 with The Tennessee Tribune. Tennessee State University classmates Clinton Gray, Derrick Moore and Emanuel Reed sat down with Tribune Social Media Director Jason Luntz to discuss the popularity of their restaurant and their approach to the hospitality industry. To learn more please visit: https://www.slimandhuskys.com.