NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mayor John Cooper today announced a donation from Regions Foundation of Tennessee to the Barnes Housing Trust Fund, the Mayor’s Office program that provides financial assistance for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Davidson County. Regions Foundation of Tennessee’s donation of $250,000 is the first major private-sector donation to the Barnes Housing Trust Fund. This donation follows a commitment of $10 million by Mayor Cooper in Metro’s FY2020-2021 budget to support affordable housing efforts. “The Regions Foundation of Tennessee’s donation is proof of Nashville’s thriving philanthropic spirit and a community-wide commitment to affordable housing,” said Mayor Cooper.…
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Bishop Walker is an anointed man of God and is rapidly becoming a national voice calling for leadership that enhances quality of life for all people. Enjoy this weeks sermon on the Tennessee Tribune Website with is message of “Be Strong.”
U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander said Sunday he would support a vote on President Donald Trump’s nominee to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. Alexander, a Republican from Tennessee who is not seeking re-election, released a statement Sunday on the matter: “No one should be surprised that a Republican Senate majority would vote on a Republican President’s Supreme Court nomination, even during a presidential election year. The Constitution gives senators the power to do it. The voters who elected them expect it. Going back to George Washington, the Senate has confirmed many nominees to the Supreme Court during a presidential election year.…
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic Bishop Joseph Walker Jr. III presents numerous virtual sermons not only on the Mt. Zion website, but now the weekly sermons are available on the website of the Tennessee Tribune. After numerous critical reviews, assessments and group mobilization strategies, Mt. Zion has been able to effectively minister to the masses globally through virtual resources while fostering discipleship opportunities designed for continued spiritual growth. The sermons will be available for viewing each week on the Tribune Website in the Video section.
Community Alert: Due to an active Tornado Watch Meharry Medical will immediately close all COVID-19 Assessment Centers. Anyone in line will still be tested. The centers will reopen on Monday at 7 am. #WeatherAware
The northern eyewall of “extremely dangerous” Hurricane Laura has moved over Louisiana’s Cameron Parish, bringing a “catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds and flash flooding” to southwestern Louisiana, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm intensified rapidly into a Category 4 hurricane as it barreled toward the Louisiana and Texas coasts and was on the verge of becoming a Category 5 — the hurricane center’s most powerful classification. Laura was packing 150 mph sustained winds. It could cross the threshold into a Category 5 at the 157 mph mark. Laura is expected to be the strongest hurricane to hit the U.S. this…
“Fisk University has ended its relationship with Dr. Kevin D. Rome, Sr.,” the university said in a statement. “The University thanks Dr. Rome for his service as president of Fisk and wishes the very best to him and his family.” Rome did not respond to voicemail or email requesting comment. Rome’s departure after three years continues a trend of unusually high turnover at the helm of the historically Black university. Leaders initially hoped Rome would stay for a decade or longer. But a scandal upended those plans. “Fisk is positioned for a wonder future and we look forward to the years ahead,”…
Classes have officially resumed at Tennessee State University with enhanced COVID-19 safety measures to ensure the safety of students and the campus community. For the first two weeks – August 17–31 – all classes will be online. Following that, students will have a choice of taking classes on ground or continuing online. In March, amid the coronavirus pandemic, TSU sent students home, closed the residence halls, and asked employees to work remotely. On August 11, the University began its reopening process by welcoming nearly 2,300 first-time freshmen, who moved into their residence halls over several days for safety concerns. Upperclassmen…
As a new appointee to Trumps “Council of Governors” Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has already sought to make a name for himself at the expense of opinionated protesters. State Senator Raumesh Akbari (D-Memphis) is among one of many lawmakers and citizens that express the sentiment that the bill goes way too far. According to Akbari, “The bill is ridiculous, unnecessary and very anti-American and goes against the founding principles of the country.” The protests viewed across the nation are beginning to mirror the Civil Rights Movement to a certain extent. The bill at the center of the controversy is one…