NASHVILLE, Tenn., – Leading reentry program, Dismas House, announces today that the organization’s chief executive officer, Kay Kretsch, will step down from her role as CEO by the end of the year. Kretsch will become a strategic advisor for the nonprofit and work with the board of directors to ensure a smooth transition once the new candidate is in place. Kretsch began her board service at Dismas House in 2015 where she led the expansion committee for the new 72-bed campus on Charlotte Avenue. She served for two years as the board chair in 2018-2019. In 2020, Kretsch was asked…
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WASHINGTON – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are available to businesses and residents in Tennessee following the announcement of a Presidential disaster declaration for Tropical Storm Helene that began on Sept. 26. “SBA’s mission-driven team stands ready to help small businesses and residents in Tennessee impacted by this disaster in every way possible under the president’s disaster declaration for certain affected areas,” said SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman. “We’re committed to providing federal disaster loans swiftly and efficiently, with a customer-centric approach to help businesses and communities recover and rebuild.” The disaster declaration covers Carter,…
October 7, 2024 is National Child Health Day. This day was initially recognized in 1928 by President Calvin Coolidge to raise awareness of children’s health and wellbeing in our country. The 1939 Child Health Day slogan, “The health of the child is the power of the nation,” still remains significant and vital to our nation’s survival. Children are some of the most vulnerable in our community. As such, total health of our children is a day-to-day focus for parents, educators, medical personnel, mental health professionals — and The Links, Incorporated. National Child Health Day is intended to bring focus and awareness to…
Nashville, Tenn- The Tennessee Supreme Court has activated a limited disaster plan for all the trial courts in the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Judicial Districts following severe flooding that occurred September 26 and 27, 2024 in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The Court is granting a forty-five-day extension of mandatory deadlines contained in the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, the Tennessee Rules of Criminal Procedure, the Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Practice and Procedure, the Tennessee Rules of Appellate Procedure, and other applicable court rules. This forty-five-day extension applies to any document that would have been due to be filed in…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-American Baptist College has announced keynote speakers and workshops for the 66th Annual Garnett-Nabrit Lectures, which will take place Oct. 22-24 at Fifteenth Avenue Baptist Church, located at 1203 Ninth Avenue North in Nashville. This year’s lecture series is part of the College’s centennial celebration. Since its founding as American Baptist Theological Seminary in 1924, through a partnership of the all-Black National Baptist Convention USA and the all-white Southern Baptist Convention, ABC has educated leaders who have made positive contributions in ministry, education, community service, social justice, and more. Students from the school played a pivotal role…
Posted on September 25, 2024 Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) triumphed in the 2023-24 Tennessee FAFSA Challenge, boasting an impressive 17 FAFSA Champion schools, despite a challenging year for the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). G.W. Carver College & Career Academy earned special recognition as one of three “Most Improved” Very Small High Schools in Tennessee, with a completion rate that soared by an impressive 20.5% compared to the previous school year. The school will receive a trophy to commemorate its outstanding accomplishment. “We’re excited that state leaders and organizations are recognizing the work that our…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard continues to support the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the state, county, and local first responders in the areas impacted by severe flooding following Hurricane Helene.Tennessee Guardsmen are currently providing 24-hour, ground and aerial rescue and relief support. Since flooding began, servicemembers from the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, based at Knoxville’s Joint Base McGhee-Tyson and Nashville’s Berry Field, have rescued over 100 citizens, transported over 34,000 pounds of drinking water, food, generators, and other equipment to those in need. They also performed 11 reconnaissance missions surveying dams, bridges, roadways, and other critical infrastructure to…
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT SHELBY PARK NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Join Nashville CARES in the fight against HIV/AIDS at the 33rd Annual Nashville AIDS Walk & 5K Run presented by NPS Pharmacy on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Shelby Park. As Tennessee’s longest-running HIV fundraiser and one of Nashville’s highest-profile events, the Nashville AIDS Walk & 5K Run raises vital funds and highlights the city’s commitment to ending the HIV epidemic. With a goal to raise $200,000, participants will gather to walk or run and help make a lasting impact in Middle Tennessee. “We are thrilled to bring the community together…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that the State of Tennessee will no longer move forward with plans to build a new psychiatric hospital on state-owned land at Moccasin Bend in Chattanooga. The decision is based on initial findings of an ongoing archeological review. This is the first archeological review that has been conducted since the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute was founded in 1961 and the State expects the final report to be delivered in November. The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) and Department of General Services (DGS) oversaw the survey on…
NASHVILLE –WeGo Public Transit saw an increase in passengers using routes near Nissan Stadium and an overall ridership increase system-wide after partnering with the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT), Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), and the Tennessee Titans to provide closer, faster, free service on game days. System ridership was up more than 10 percent for the first home game and 18 percent for the second game. According to the Automated Passenger Count sensor system, an estimated 440 passengers used WeGo bus service to get to the stadium on September 22. The WeGo Star Titans Express had a sell out for both…