Martin, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The University of Tennessee at Martin will welcome two highly noted speakers to campus on Wednesday, Aug. 28, with a free public session scheduled for the afternoon. Harvard professor and best-selling author Dr. Arthur C. Brooks and Michael Oher, the former Tennessee Titan and member of the Baltimore Ravens team that won Super Bowl XLVII, will speak to students and the public. Chancellor Yancy Freeman will moderate a question-and-answer session for both speakers at the 2:30 p.m. session in Watkins Auditorium in the Boling University Center. The event is sponsored by the Institute of American Civics and…
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MEMPHIS, Tennessee (TN Tribune) — The FedEx hubs in Memphis and Indianapolis and the FedEx ramps in San Juan (SJU) and Aguadilla (BQN) in Puerto Rico have earned the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The CEIV Pharma certification validates processes for compliance in air cargo handling of pharmaceutical shipments. CEIV Pharma certification ensures that facilities, equipment, operations, and staff meet regulatory requirements for shipping pharmaceutical products. “This certification demonstrates our dedication to the quality control and compliance processes that come with handling pharmaceutical shipments,” said Nick Gennari,…
NASHVILLE– Before the start of the NFL and college football seasons, the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) is reminding everyone in Tennessee that proxy wagering is illegal. Proxy wagering, or the act of one individual betting on behalf of another, is a criminal offense, punishable with up to 30 days in jail on the first offense. It is also illegal to place a sports bet with a bookie, which is a person who takes bets offline and then pays out winnings, and the SWC wants the wagering public to be aware of Tennessee law. “The SWC’s primary role is the protection of the public interest of Tennessee through a safe,…
On Tuesday night, Metro Council voted unanimously to establish an East Bank Development Authority (EBDA) which will oversee work on the city’s East Bank. The state legislature previously approved the EBDA, and work will now begin to seat the new authority. “I am grateful to our partners at Metro Council and the state who approved the East Bank Development Authority, giving us greater continuity as Metro starts construction on the East Bank,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “The Authority will help us deliver the neighborhoods that Nashvillians envisioned during the robust public engagement period of Imagine East Bank. Those neighborhoods will…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The Transformative Global Leadership Conference, presented by Africa University, American Baptist College, the Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies at Vanderbilt University, and Scarritt Bennett Center, will take place from September 5-7 at the historic Scarritt Bennett Center in Nashville. This hybrid event allows attendees to participate either in person or virtually. The Rev. Sondrea Tolbert, executive director of Scarritt Bennett Center, expressed excitement about the conference, stating, “We are excited to champion this conference as it directly aligns with the mission of Scarritt Bennett, and comes during the time of our centennial celebration of…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Nashville General Hospital (NGH), Middle Tennessee’s essential hospital, serving Nashville, Tennessee and Davidson County is pleased to announce Kristi F. Lewis, Esq. CHC, CHPC has joined their executive team as Chief Compliance Officer. Lewis brings more than 22 years of experience in the healthcare industry to NGH. She has held several positions with emphasis on compliance, data privacy, litigation, employment, contract negotiation, drafting and management, insurance coverage and implementation and management, cyber security management, and auditing and monitoring. Lewis has worked in both the private and public sectors throughout her career. In the private sector, she served as the…
NASHVILLE – The Healing Trust, a local grantmaking foundation, announced the appointment of Sam Jackson as its new chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Jackson has been an integral part of The Healing Trust since January 2020, leading its grants and programming with dedication and vision since July 2021. Before joining The Healing Trust, Jackson gained valuable nonprofit and development experience with the Middle Tennessee Council Boy Scouts and University School of Nashville, where he successfully led comprehensive fundraising initiatives and was the executive director of the Horizons program. His background in these roles equipped him with the skills…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The Jefferson Street Historical Society is taking steps to beautify the historic Jefferson Street corridor. The organization is applying for Metro Nashville’s NDOT Tactical Urbanism Permit, a program that provides up to $20,000 in funding for community organizations to install projects that meet specific criteria. The funding is awarded quarterly, based on a competitive scoring system outlined in the Tactical Urbanism Funding Program Project Prioritization Guide. The society’s application centers around a project that aims to enhance the street’s visual appeal while preserving and amplifying its rich history and culture. In partnership with local arts group 37208…
Beginning today, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is issuing new Driver Licenses and ID cards with a fresh design and improved security features along with new self-service kiosks, which can reduce wait times at Driver Service Centers. The new credentials and kiosks will expand to all Driver Service Centers over the next few months. The new Driver Licenses and ID cards prominently feature a stylized version of Tennessee’s historic State Capitol and state flag with its iconic three-stars representing the state’s three grand divisions. The new design features waves and patterns printed in very fine lines that are not able to…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) — Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT), a charitable organization that brings people, ideas, and funding together to build a more thriving and inclusive community, is pleased to announce the promotion of Erika Burnett, program manager for The Village, to Vice President of Community Development. The Vice President of Community Development is a key member of CFMT’s senior leadership team, responsible for developing and managing deep public-private partnerships and initiatives that address critical community needs, promote equity, and create lasting positive impacts. This role involves mobilizing diverse constituents around emerging community issues and collaborating across the organization…