By Dr. June NASHVILLE, TN — In a move to expand its brand, The Tennessee Tribune has partnered with Flight Spirits to launch a limited-edition whiskey, Flight 624. This new brand introduces consumers to a rich flavor and unique flavor that represents a sultry taste of class and culture. “We are proud to introduce Flight 624 as our newest offering,” said Rosetta Miller-Perry, founder and publisher of The Tennessee Tribune. “We wanted to create a quality whiskey that celebrates our shared experiences and our community.” Flight 624 represents a unique blended flavor offering a smooth finish for consumers. There are…
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By Dr. June NASHVILLE, TN — The year 2024 is proving to be one of positivity, uplift and consistent leadership for Bishop Joseph W. Walker III as he continues to strive to enhance the lives of the Nashville community as well as the many people he engages on the national stage. His diverse inspirational messages resonate with many audiences. Walker’s messages of faith and hope “grow believers and produce achievers.” Under his leadership, Mt. Zion Ministries entered the year with several accomplishments, including exceeding its College Sunday fundraising goals raising more than $550,000 in college funds. In turn, they helped…
By Dr. June NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. Phyllis Qualls has been elected national vice president of Les Gemmes, Inc. The election took place during the 27th annual Biennial Conclave, April 10-14 in Atlanta, GA. With the full support of the Nashville Chapter and members representing 29 other chapters, she garnered the top votes to earn the position. This Conclave was one with the highest attended and included remarks from Dr. A. Louis Keith the chair of the National Council of Negro Women. “I am deeply honored to have been elected to this position. It is a great responsibility and I…
By Dr. June NASHVILLE, TN — The 17th Annual Literary Luncheon will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Music City Center, Davidson Ballroom at 11 am. Co-chaired by The Honorable Karen Johnson and Dr. Candra Clariette, this year’s event is sure to make history! The theme, “Celebrating our Stories…Empowering our Future” is the backdrop for the annual fundraiser that supports the local chapter’s young girls’ organization known as Lighting the Path for Girls (Jewels). Storytelling is the fiber that not only enriches life, but also maintains legacy while extending the future. With the 2024 literary luncheon theme…
By Dr. June NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Tribune is pleased to announce the launch of their online store this Friday, November 10. The unique selection of products available for purchase represent some of the top sellers that also offer online sales. Customers that travel, or live out-of-state, have an opportunity to view the offerings at the Tribune online store and personally shop with each vendor with the simplicity of clicking on the vendor links. Shown are a few of the over 80 diverse suppliers that sell retail products at The Tennessee Tribune’s stores at the Nashville International Airport…
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — Flight Spirits, a renowned minority-owned distillery now based in Nashville, announced its partnership with The Tennessee Tribune in creation of a branded whiskey namesake for a special Juneteenth release, Flight 1991. This collaboration brings together the important history and significance of Juneteenth with the Tennessee Tribune and Flight Whiskey’s commitment to service, excellence and community. Flight Spirits, founded in 2021, by three friends with close ties to the aviation industry emerged as a beacon of resilience and connection during challenging times. Their values, rooted in friendship and fueled by the desire to stay connected,…
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — Sharon Reynolds, award winning entrepreneur and President/CEO of DevMar Products, LLC and DevMar Manufacturing is a key player in the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and Young Entrepreneur Women (YEW) Conferences in Nashville, TN March 21 through March 30, 2023. These two conferences sponsored in part, by The Tennessee Tribune, Bristol Myers Squibb, DuPont, EY, Nissan Group of the Americas and others brings the nation’s leading authority on certifying women businesses and future entrepreneurs together for networking, business development, identifying best practices and celebrations of success. The WBENC National Conference, held at the…
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville International Airport (BNA), Skyport Hospitality, The Tennessee Tribune, and Chaux Consulting announce the opening of the Tennessee Tribune Store by changing the landscape of airport retail properties on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021. Over 40 diverse vendors and HBCU collegiate apparel will be included in the inventory. The arduous process which began over three years ago started with 432 applications desiring to join Fraport-USA’s efforts to convert the Nashville airport into the crown jewel of airports. Nashville’s culture resonates for tourists and BNA is a destination location for international travelers, and an entertainment paradise accessible also to Nashville’s minorities…
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — Tom Morales, the owner of ACME Feed & Seed located on Broadway, has surfaced as a beacon of hope for the safety and health mandate enforcement in Nashville’s once thriving hospitality industry. Morales, whose mother raised 10 kids, and then cooked for the Dismus house for 30 years, was schooled to do the right thing. No stranger to challenges he has dedicated most of his adult life to saving pieces of history in Nashville, from the Loveless Cafe to Woolworth and Acme Feed & Seed. A Nashville native, he started his entrepreneurial career as…
By Ms. June TRIBUNE EXCLUSIVE NASHVILLE, TN — Under the previous leadership of former director Dr. Shawn Joseph, Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) partnered with Nashville State Community College in 2018-2019 and launched the Early College High School Program. According to Dr. Joseph, “Every rising eighth grade student in Davidson County with at least a B-Average, who can pass the required state tests, can apply for the Early College High School Program and participate in a regular high school educational schedule and graduate with a tuition paid Associates’ Degree after four years.” These pre-requisites and application standards are no different…