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…
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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…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Ready Test Know®️ recently announced the Inaugural Leaders in Literacy Author’s Showcase today. This event, Presented by Ready Test Know®️ and Brunch N Brands LLC, will take place October 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the host hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel 708 Demonbreun Street Nashville, Tn 37203. This fundraiser event is a collaborative effort to support literacy in Middle Tennessee. It is sponsored by organizations such as Girls Inc. and the Cast Collective. The Inaugural Leaders in Literacy Author’s Showcase is a wonderful opportunity tocelebrate the works and talents of local authors. This event is…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – More than 700 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment are departing Saturday, September 28, on the first leg of a year-long deployment to the Middle East. The Task Force, comprised primarily of Soldiers from the 278th’s 2nd Squadron, will initially deploy to Fort Bliss, Texas, for a few weeks of additional deployment training before flying to Kuwait. “Our servicemembers have spent the last year conducting rigorous training and preparing to deploy in support of Operation Spartan Shield,” said Lt. Col. Jason Tomberlin, commander of the Task Force. “As an extremely formidable force of…
Interactive session will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM via Zoom.
ATLANTA, GA – With an unwavering commitment to increasing Black homeownership and building Black wealth, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) announced today that it will hold its 2024 Black Wealth Summit at Clark Atlanta University on November 15 and a Building Black Wealth community event the next day, November 16. “NAREB is the leading voice of Black real estate professionals, and we are unyielding in our pursuit of advancing Black homeownership and wealth in America,” said Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, NAREB’s President. “Our annual summits provide data and information that bolster these causes while urging stakeholders, from mortgage lenders to government…