BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Nov. – Regions Bank on Tuesday announced it has been designated as a 2025 Military Friendly® Employer by Military Friendly, an organization that measures the commitment of companies to support the military community. Regions Bank is designated among Silver 2025 Military Friendly Employers. Only a select group of companies achieve this honor. Details are available at this profile. “At Regions, we appreciate the service and expertise of military veterans, service members, and military spouses. They bring unique perspectives and experiences to their work serving customers and communities,” said Chief Administrative and Human Resources Officer Dave Keenan. “We continue to build a culture…
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Columbia, TN – The City of Columbia is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Columbia Infrastructure and Greenspace Improvement Project in downtown Columbia. This project, made possible through a partnership with Columbia Main Street, was funded by General Motors through the GM on Main Street Grant. Earlier this year, General Motors awarded five $50,000 grants to nonprofit organizations and municipal government entities near GM facilities, including the City of Columbia. The improvements enhance both the safety and aesthetic appeal of the downtown district. Columbia Main Street Director Kelli Johnson remarked, “As a nationally recognized Main Street program, Columbia…
Oracle Health and Meharry Medical College today announced plans to improve medical education and community health care across Middle Tennessee and beyond. As part of their non-binding MOU, Meharry and Oracle aim to establish a health technology education and research collaborative, a health innovation hub and a community care and wellness center in Nashville. The two organizations will also work together to cultivate the skills of tomorrow’s health care leaders, providing them with hands-on training and experiential learning opportunities using Oracle’s cloud, AI and clinical applications. “Our partnership with Oracle marks a pivotal moment for both Meharry and health care…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A cohort of Middle Tennessee State University faculty members were recently awarded a $3 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to recruit, retain and develop local science, technology, engineering and math, better known as STEM, teachers into data science educators and leaders in high-need school districts. The lead principal investigator of the five-year grant project is Gregory “Greg” Rushton, director of the Tennessee STEM Education Center and chemistry professor. Rushton explained that since data science is a new field, finding teachers who have the background knowledge to feel equipped to teach it is challenging, which “can lead…
On Tuesday, November 5th, election day, all rides on WeGo bus service within Davidson County will be free. The Transit App will have route direction available for polling sites on Election Day. No special measures are needed for riders to take advantage of this opportunity: they can simply board and ride. This is a practice that has been implemented in previous general elections. Nashvillians can find their voting locations at vote.nashville.gov. All residents are reminded to check their assigned precinct as Nashvillians must vote there on election day. You will need a photo ID to vote.
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CHATTANOOGA - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) has named Clear Strategies Consulting president and former BlueCross executive Calvin Anderson to its board of directors. In addition to his leadership of Clear Strategies, a public policy and healthcare consulting firm, Anderson also serves as a consultant for Cooley Public Strategies, a public affairs consulting firm. He joined the BlueCross government relations team in 1994 and held a variety of roles within the company before retiring in 2017 as senior vice president of corporate affairs and chief of staff. Anderson also served on the State Election Commission from 1995 to 2007. “Calvin’s extensive skills, leadership background and…
In partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), NES is looking to help more customers in need through the Home Uplift program. The Home Uplift program has been providing efficiency upgrades to eligible homeowners since its launch in 2018 at no cost to the homeowner. The program is designed for limited-income homeowners who cannot afford renovations or upgrades on their own and gives them deep energy retrofits and tools to make their homes as efficient as possible. Each improvement is valued at approximately $10,000 per home and saves the homeowner about $500 a year on power bills. The effects of…
(Nashville, TN – TN Tribune) – The Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) Board of Commissioners approved the agency annual report for fiscal year (FY) 2023-2024 at the September 23, 2024, Commission meeting. The FY 2024 Annual Report is available here. The report provides an overview of the Commission’s history and structure, shares details on the THRC’s education and outreach initiatives, and provides data on agency enforcement efforts for FY 2024. Through its education and enforcement efforts, the Commission safeguards individuals from discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability (employment and…
Metro Nashville Public Schools is celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of its students and faculty, who have achieved a 4.5 percentage point year-over-year growth in the district’s graduation rate, bringing it to 85.7% for the 2023-24 cohort. This is the highest graduation rate for MNPS since data tracking began in 2002, reflecting the district’s commitment to ensuring every student has the resources and support needed to complete their education. “Ensuring that every student is known means giving each student the opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve their full potential while at MNPS,” said Dr. Adrienne Battle, Superintendent of Metro Nashville Public…