By Ms. June As of this date, the State of Tennessee tested over 211,443 citizens at 22 testing centers. This number reflects (at press time) a total of 13,502 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state with 219 deaths (at press time) and the reported recovery (at press time) of 6,081 citizens. Data indicates that Shelby County (Memphis, TN) and Davidson County (Nashville, TN) have the highest number of deceased, recovered, total cases as well as negative labs. Of these numbers, a total of 1,143 Tennesseans have been hospitalized. The current data also indicates that 20% of the confirmed cases are…
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By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — Officials from Fraport USA and Nashville International Airport (BNA) marked the construction start for the airport’s new retail concessions program last week and announced the first shops and restaurants set to open by spring 2020. Fraport USA’s innovative program reimagines airport retailing – with the emphasis on local flavor and flair at more than 90 new locations when it is completed in 2023. Fraport USA took over management of the BNA retail concession in February 2019, after winning the Nashville International Airport contract in summer 2018 against strong competition. Speaking at the launch event,…
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. Janet Walsh gives new meaning to the expression “Janet of All Trades.” She is the Tea Maven, Founder of Tea Tea and Company, an accomplished long-tenured Librarian, a North American Iced Tea Champion, and Global Tea Champion. Her passion for the art of tea making has led her to be innovative in this portion of the beverage industry as she has added a new instant all-natural tea to her existing repertoire of bagged and bottled teas. Dr. Walsh will officially launch her new product at the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas from June 10 –June 13,…
This year, the 2019 NNPA Publisher Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be none other than Mrs. Rosetta M. Perry, publisher of the Tennessee Tribune, in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Perry’s lifetime of accomplishments will be recognized at the 2019 NNPA Publisher Lifetime Achievement Award Black Tie Dinner, Friday evening, January 25, 2019 at the Hilton Orlando Hotel. Mrs. Perry has been a freedom fighter for justice all of her life, working closely with the SCLC and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She also worked for the U.S. Civil Rights Commission in the 60’s and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in…
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — With a strong family legacy of educators and Alumni that hail from Tennessee State University (TSU), it comes as no surprise to see Dr. Jewell Winn solidly established as a change maker at her beloved alma mater. She embarks on a new journey as she celebrates 37 years at the university with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Dr. Winn embodies the essence of community from the type of degrees she chose to her children receiving graduate degrees from TSU and her passionate interest in the betterment of women on campus. A prime…
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — No stranger to politics, former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean plans to immediately seek to improve the expectations for students and help them become college ready and prepared for careers. He indicated that “Tennessee needs to be a state that produces more college graduates.” Although many students may not be college material, they still need access to resources to prepare them to be ready-to-work so they can make a living and take care of their families. In light of Nashville having had 21 schools in the lowest five percent of all schools with low…
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — Governor Phil Bredesen, 48th Governor of Tennessee, Democratic Candidate running for the United States (U.S.) Senate, is the candidate for the people that not only focuses on the issues but listens and offers solutions. Now that the campaign is less than a week away he remains consistent with his plans to attack high prescription prices, work on balancing the budget and provide space for women to highlight issues that are important to them. Governor Bredesen is not blind to immigration and realizes this is a federal issue. He is very candid with his viewpoint…
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee State University Alumnus, community service leader, and friend of many in Davidson County, Mrs. Vivian Wilhoite is a familiar face with a tough job that she is handling successfully and greatly enjoys. She served as an appraiser and Chief of the Consumer Services Division for the Tennessee Public Service Commission, represented District 29 on the Metropolitan Council and now fulfills her history-making achievement as the first African American female Davidson County Property Assessor. She is thankful for the votes of the citizens that allow her to continue to serve in the city she…
Hailed as the common sense candidate, businesswoman and educational advocate Christina “Chris” Callaway has a desire to address gaps unlike any other political candidate in her quest for the coveted State Senate seat representing what she calls the “disconnected” District 19.
Now that the vote is over and the contract is signed Ben Zandi, CEO of Fraport-USA is ready to deliver and elevate Nashville to heights unimaginable. The airport, affectionately known as BNA is in line for an internal facelift that will position it as the “Crown Jewel of Airports” via a major construction overhaul of Terminals A, B and C. From state-of-the art amenities, to a recording studio, to recording facilities, a radio station, a sound theater, an open performance stage and a bowling alley, Mr. Zandi and his experienced team will make traveling through the Nashville airport a one-of-a-kind…