Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes welcomed 12 new members to its fold in November 2024. These outstanding women bring an array of talent and experience to the Chapter and a commitment to serve. The Immediate Past Vice President, Vivian Wilhoite, served as Chair of the New Membership Intake and Orientation and expressed her appreciation to these talented women. “This is such a rewarding experience to help bring in these incredible, and professional new members into our amazing Les Gemmes Incorporated organization to further our purpose of education excellence, youth mentoring, work to enhance cultural community development,…
Author: Phyllis Qualls-Brooks
Special to the Tribune by Dr. Phyllis Qualls NASHVILLE, TN — President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, as well as the nation and others throughout the world, on Tuesday. He was energized and hopeful, and delivered his message with confidence. His 72-minute address covered significant areas that impact our lives, including his appeal for Democrats and Republicans to work together on the debt ceiling. Calling for unity in a sharply divided Congress, the President made a passionate appeal to Republicans to raise the $34.1 trillion debt ceiling and spoke about…
By Dr. Phyllis Qualls The Celebration of Life Ceremony of former beloved Bedford County Mayor, Eugene Ray, Jr. was Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Fairlane Church of Christ. It was a service befitting this man of great stature and commitment to God, family, community, county, region and state. Surrounded by his family, Eugene Ray, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, after a brief illness. Mayor Eugene Ray, Jr.’s service included family and friends from throughout the United States, as well as National and local elected officials and other dignitaries. Mayor Eugene Ray, Jr.’s touched so many lives…
By Dr. Phyllis Qualls NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. Deborah Cole, President and CEO of Citizens Savings Bank & Trust Company, announces staff changes. Joan Fleming-Ridley and Eric Walker are in new positions. Dr. Cole says, “Fleming-Ridley and Eric Walker are consummate professionals in the finance industry and will serve the community well in their new positions.” Joan Fleming-Ridley has been promoted to Vice-President of Residential Mortgage Lending and is responsible for all mortgage operations including originations, processing, underwriting and the administrative function. She is also responsible for leading the bank’s initiative on homebuyer education and financial literacy. Fleming-Ridley joined Citizens…
By Phyllis Qualls and Terri Woodmore While many TSU supporters were headed to Memphis for the Southern Heritage Classic on Friday, September 8, the Tiger family celebrated another milestone as TSU Athletic Director Teresa Phillips was inducted into the Vanderbilt Athletics Hall of Fame. Phillips was a star player on the Vanderbilt women’s basketball team in the late-1970s and played all four years on an academic scholarship. In her sophomore year, Vanderbilt upgraded women’s basketball to intercollegiate status; Phillips started at center her sophomore and junior years, and was named Lady Commodore Athlete of the Year in 1980. She also won…