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…
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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…
KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood kicked off its campaign to vote out anti-abortion extremists with press conferences across the state, ending in Knoxville Thursday. “As an adopted child, my biological parents understood the meaning of choice,” said Brian Goldberg, who is seeking the District 18 seat in the State House. “Now, my daughter no longer has that right like her mother before her and my mother before her. I’m running to restore women’s rights and to get the government out of the room.” Tennessee Advocates for Planned Parenthood is a c4 nonprofit that engages in voter education and endorses candidates.…
Nashville, TN – The Greater Nashville disability community is organizing a protest to advocate for improved ADA accessibility and equitable services. The protest will take place on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 9:30 AM CT at Metro 1 Public Square, located at the corner of 3rd Avenue North and Union Street, Nashville, TN 37201. The demonstration is expected to last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. According to the organization, despite repeated efforts to address the situation through advocacy, there have been numerous reports of individuals with disabilities missing critical healthcare appointments, being stranded alone at work overnight, and experiencing other declines in the quality…
Los Angeles, CA — On Thursday, August 15, at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) 46th International Convention in Los Angeles, AFSCME paid tribute to the late Reverend James Lawson, who passed away in June at age 95. A longtime friend and ally of AFSCME members, Rev. Lawson played a key role in the 1968 Memphis sanitation strike, leading a faith coalition in the community on behalf of the workers and persuading his friend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to join the struggle. AFSCME President Lee Saunders led the tribute to Rev. Lawson. “AFSCME family, we are…