NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) are teaming up to raise awareness of underage drinking as students return to class for the new school year. This month, TABC will increase alcohol compliance checks across the state. Agents will be out in full force, ensuring that retailers only sell alcohol to legal adults. TDMHSAS Substance Use Prevention Coalitions across the state are also conducting undercover buy operations to verify compliance. “Young people are particularly susceptible to alcohol-related issues, with binge drinking and related accidents posing significant…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-From great memories to inspirational achievements to life lessons, home will always be there with an open door to greet those who return. That’s what Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency Resident Services Manager and LYDIA Society Founder Michael “Mike” Green wanted the 13 members of the 2024 LYDIA Society Assembly of Girls to keep front of mind when he selected the theme for the Sixth Annual LYDIA Society Trumpet Ball: Welcome Home, co-sponsored by the Meharry Medical College Department of Public of Public Health. “Regardless of the height that you reach, never forget about home and those…
A year and a half ago, Nashville State President Dr. Shanna L. Jackson and Nashville General Hospital (NGH) CEO Dr. Joseph Webb assembled their teams to discuss pathways from the classroom to a healthcare career. As a result, Nashville State’s School of Health Sciences and NGH worked to formalize the process where students conduct the clinical rotations needed to graduate from their respective programs at the hospital. There are opportunities in all four of the college’s health sciences academic programs (central sterile processing, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, and surgical technology). In a recent development, four graduates from the nursing program,…
Terence Crawford aims to become a four-weight world champion when he goes up against the dangerous Israil Madrimov tonight. Riyadh Season: Terence Crawford vs. Israil Madrimov takes place at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California with a start time of 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. The main event, which is scheduled for 12 rounds, begins around 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT. In addition, Eminem is scheduled to perform ahead of the main event. The superstar rapper will take to the stage after the Isaac Cruz and Jose Valenzuela bout around 10:54 p.m. ET/7:54 p.m. PT, depending on how long the match lasts. Eminem…
By Char Adams Logan Edra grew up learning about the four elements of hip-hop: rapping, graffiti, DJing and breakdancing. Now, she’s taking that knowledge and her love for the Bronx-born street dance style to the Paris Olympics. “We’re part of this movement for the culture,” Edra, 21, who goes by Logistx, said in an interview. “It’s about peace, love, unity and having fun. There’s already cultural influence, cultural impact; the only thing this adds is attention. We’re just getting more eyes on the culture.” Breakdancing began in the 1970s within hip-hop culture, which highlighted Black American struggles and creative expression.…
NASHVILLE, TN — The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Metropolitan Nashville Chapter, in partnership with 23 local organizations, held a highly energizing Women Vote Early event July 20 at the Metro Office Building. The goal of the event was to encourage women to participate in early voting for the upcoming Davidson County election. The impactful rally attracted more than 80 women voters who came together to advocate for the critical importance of casting their ballots. The event included announcements and speeches from community leaders who stressed that making one’s voice heard through voting is essential for promoting positive…
NASHVILLE, TN — Davidson County Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway has been announced as the keynote speaker of the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) Mediation Matters Luncheon. NCRC will host the annual event on Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m. at Hillwood Country Club. A brief program recognizing community heroes Sara Figal, recently retired executive director of NCRC, and Kathy Alspaugh, courtroom clerk with Metro Government, will begin at noon. “We look forward to honoring this year’s heroes on Sept. 26,” said Shannon Wagner, executive director of Nashville Conflict Resolution Center. “This event is always a celebration of great accomplishments in community…
NASHVILLE, TN — Belmont University’s on-campus Master of Business Administration program within the Jack C. Massey College of Business has been recognized as one of the “Best Business Schools for 2024” by The Princeton Review. As a trusted, leading education services company, The Princeton Review highlights programs that deliver exceptional MBA education. Editor-in-Chief Rob Franek emphasized the company’s goal to help business school bound students identify the MBA program that is best for them. “The schools that made our list for 2024 share three characteristics that broadly informed our criteria for these rankings: outstanding academics, robust experiential learning…
By Mark Kelly NASHVILLE, TN (WKRN) — A Metro councilwoman calls it a victory for Nashville and democracy. A three-judge panel ruled that the state law to cut down the number of Nashville council members is unconstitutional. Councilmember At Large Delishia Porterfield breathed a sigh of relief. “We are very very thankful that the judges saw what was right and sided with us,” said Porterfield. After a months-long, high-stakes battle between Metro and the state, Metro Nashville won this fight. Two out of three judges decided that it is unconstitutional for the state to cut the size of the Metro…
NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Repertory Theatre announced recently that two stars from Broadway and London’s West End will be leading its production of Sunday in the Park with George, which will be presented April 4 – 13, 2025, at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center as the final production of the theatre’s 40th anniversary season. Leading the cast in the role of George will be David Shannon. Shannon is an Irish actor often called “Ireland’s Greatest Showman.” He has performed many iconic stage roles in London’s West End and beyond, including The Phantom of the Opera, Valjean in Les Miserables, Miss…