Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — Vice Mayor Angie E. Henderson of Nashville has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee, and District 2 Council Member and Budget & Finance Committee Vice Chair Kyonzté Toombs has been reappointed to the Finance, Administration, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee. The appointments were announced by NLC President Steve Patterson, Mayor of Athens, OH. “I appreciate the opportunity to bring a Nashville perspective to NLC’s policy work. Having served for eight years on Metro Council’s Public Works (now Transportation & Infrastructure) Committee, with a focus on provision of…
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The deadline to apply for our Summer 2025 Internship Program is almost here! Applications close on Friday, March 28, 2025, so please remind any students or young professionals in your network to submit theirs before it’s too late. Internship Options Congressional Internship Pathways to C-Suite Internship Program Dates May 27 – July 27, 2025 Location Washington, D.C. Criteria 2.5 GPA (Congressional Interns) or 3.0 GPA (C-Suite Interns) Permanent resident or university attendance in the district of a CBC Member Enrolled as a full-time student or recent college graduate upon acceptance *Interns cannot be enrolled in outside courses or partake in any employment that…
Nashville, TN – In a significant achievement for the rights of deaf prisoners, three deaf men and Disability Rights Tennessee reached a settlement with the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) that will provide videophones, sign language interpreters, and other necessary accommodations for deaf people incarcerated in TDOC facilities. The settlement concluded the long-running case of Trivette v. Tennessee Department of Correction, filed in March of 2020 alleging TDOC was violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act by failing to provide effective communication for deaf people in its custody. Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT), the Protection and Advocacy (P&A)…
NASHVILLE, TN – The Metro Council Minority Caucus is proud to host its annual reception on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Cal Turner Family Center at Meharry Medical College. Doors will open at 5:00 PM, with the program beginning promptly at 5:45 PM. Parking will be available in Lot K at 21st Ave N and Meharry Blvd. “Our annual reception is a highly anticipated event that presents an opportunity to celebrate and uplift our diverse culture and community. We’re proud to recognize outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to our mission of…
NLADA’s community of advocates—including civil legal aid, public defense, and representatives of low-income and marginalized communities—work daily to uphold the government’s commitment to safety and stability. This community both receives federal funding to provide services and in turn provides services to help clients access vital federally-funded supports. At the heart of NLADA’s mission are individuals directly impacted by government policies who can not afford legal services. Civil legal aid and public defense stand in the gap providing those critical legal services and have been historically underfunded. And this is despite a glaring need for their services. The Bureau of…
Brownsville, Tenn. — The West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville is celebrating Black History Month with the grand opening of its new exhibition, “The Black Farm Experience.” The exhibit, which opened to the public Thursday, February 13, explores the rich history of Black farmers in the region, highlighting their significant contributions and accomplishments. “We are happy to be able to premiere this exhibition during Black History Month,” said Sonia Outlaw-Clark, Center director. “The contributions of the Black farmer to our community and region are an incredible testament to perseverance and determination.” “The Black Farm Experience” traces the journey of African American…
NASHVILLE, Tenn., – Dowdle Construction Group, an award-winning general contractor across the commercial, institutional, mixed-use and public sectors, announced today that Founder and Principal Glynn Dowdle has retired. Principals Allen Buchanan and Chase Manning will lead Dowdle as its top executives. During his 30 plus-year career in construction, Glynn Dowdle transformed spaces across Nashville, specializing in restoring and repurposing historic builds. Among his notable projects, which showcase his dedication to preserving the city’s architectural heritage, are L&L Market, the 1865 Condos, Sunnyside Mansion, Mike Wolfe’s building restoration on Jo Johnston Avenue, Metro Fire Hall 16 and Silo Studios. The Dowdle…
Columbia, TN –– USA Cylinder Corp announced today the successful acquisition of California Cylinder, a move that marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to quality, growth, and exceptional service. Owned by Chief Executive Officer Brittany Carrico and Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hylin, USA Cylinder Corp will continue to build upon the legacy of excellence established by the Brown Family, who have been part of the welding and gas industry for more than 70 years. With this acquisition, USA Cylinder Corp, based in Columbia, TN, is growing its reach and adding more capacity to better serve customers nationwide. This…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro Nashville Public Schools is taking another step toward enhancing our multilayered approach to school safety by proposing an expansion of concealed weapons detection systems to all district high schools. The Board of Education will vote on the proposal Tuesday, which would amend the district’s existing contract with security vendor System Integrations to lease and install Evolv systems that incorporate Motorola technology to integrate into our digital security platform Avigilon. This proposal follows the successful deployment of the Evolv system at Antioch High School, which was implemented in response to the recent tragic shooting that claimed the…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Looking for common ground while accepting our differences strengthens a community, the Rev. Jason Scales told hundreds gathered Thursday, Feb. 6, at Middle Tennessee State University for the 29th annual Unity Luncheon celebrating “unsung heroes” in the community. “Unity is when a group of people understand a common goal by developing mutual understanding,” said Scales, who was introduced to the crowd by his wife, Barbara Scales, former director of MTSU’s June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students and now an administrator at Motlow State Community College. In keeping with the event’s theme, “Where There Is Unity…