Memphis, TN- Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) proudly announces the district’s “Advancing” designation released in the latest federal accountability report from the Tennessee Department of Education. The achievement is an improvement from last year’s “Satisfactory” rating and reflects the progress happening in Tennessee’s largest school system. Here are the areas included to receive the designation: Comprehension: How well students learn reading and math across elementary, middle, and high school. Attendance: How consistently students show up for school. Support for English learners: Skill improvement amongst students who are learning English. Graduation rates: Students who complete high school on time. Our Schools Are Making Progress Five schools worked…
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On Sunday, January 19, 2025 a MLK celebration of song will take place at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center at 7:30 p.m. Buy Tickets Nashville Symphony | Jonathan Taylor Rush, conductor | Mickey Guyton | Celebration Chorus – Odessa Settles, chorus master | Celebration Youth Chorus - Margaret Campbelle-Holman, co-director & Dr. Nita Smith, co-director | W. Crimm Singers Join the Nashville Symphony for an unforgettable evening honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at our 31st annual MLK Celebration. This inspiring event will feature the powerful voices of the Celebration Chorus and Celebration Youth Chorus, along with four-time, GRAMMY®-nominated artist and country music trailblazer Mickey Guyton. Experience a moving blend of classical, contemporary, and spiritual music that celebrates Dr. King’s enduring message of hope,…
Nashville, TN – The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) announced today that Dion Brown, the museum’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire from his role effective year end 2024. Brown has served as the transformative leader of NMAAM replacing the past CEO, Henry Beecher Hicks III, guiding the organization through leadership transition, financial good standing, and helping establish the museum as a cultural and educational cornerstone in Nashville and beyond. Under Brown’s leadership, NMAAM has achieved remarkable growth, creating a vibrant and inclusive space that celebrates the impact of African American music on global culture. His commitment…
Today, Mayor Freddie O’Connell appointed five people to the East Bank Development Authority. The authority is charged with promoting the economic development along the East Bank of the Cumberland River. Mayor Freddie O’Connell is appointing the following individuals to the authority: “I’m grateful for each appointee’s willingness to serve on what will be a critical authority that ensures continuity of work and progress along our 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 come with unprecedented commitments in…
Hundreds of Metro police officers will be highly visible as they work New Year’s Eveassignments downtown, at the Bicentennial Mall and the Gulch area to help ensure the safetyof Nashvillians and visitors attending “Nashville’s Big Bash” festivities. The MNPD strongly urges those celebrating the New Year to be vigilant and keep personal items close. Ifpersons SEE SOMETHING suspicious or concerning, they are urged to immediately SAYSOMETHING to a nearby officer. Only clear bags will be permitted in Bicentennial MallState Park; no backpacks, coolers, duffel bags, etc. Bicentennial Mall State Park is the site of the official “Bash.” Event gates open…
District and School Leaders Receive Highest Statewide Recognition NASHVILLE, TN—This evening at the annual Excellence in Education celebration, the Tennessee Department of Education announced the 2024-25 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year, along with the two 2024-25 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) state finalists. “I am thrilled to honor these remarkable school leaders with the 2024-25 Principal and Supervisor of the Year awards,” said Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds. “These individuals have played key roles in the success of their teachers and students, and I am proud to have them representing Tennessee.” Kelley Harrell, principal of John Adams Elementary School in…
Nashville, Tenn. – Nashville International Airport® (BNA®) is excited to announce a major upgrade to its free terminal Wi-Fi service, set to enhance the travel experience for all passengers. Starting December 19, 2024, BNA will launch a new, high-speed Wi-Fi system that is up to 20 times faster – offering download speeds of up to 100 MBPS. “We are excited to unveil these significant upgrades to our Wi-Fi services at BNA,” said Doug Kreulen, president and CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority. “This enhancement is a testament to our commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience. By providing faster, more…
In 2020, Nikki Giovanni’s majestic voice echoed her powerful words, “and sometime, there has to be something called courage. You have it in your hands.” Born in segregated Knoxville, Tennessee, she became a renowned activist, professor, and literary legend who had that courage in her hands and in her heart. A pioneering poet of the Black Arts Movement and the Civil Rights era, she used her pen to advance racial and gender equality and confront violence, hate and injustice, alongside some of the most esteemed artists and icons of the past century. Author of over 25 books, her wit and…
Tickets still remain for Nashville Ballet’s beloved holiday classic, Paul Vasterling’s Nashville’s Nutcracker, now underway at Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s Jackson Hall, through December 26. Nashville’s Nutcracker takes audiences on an unforgettable celebration dance, unique storytelling and music, performed by The Nashville Symphony, that embodies all the magic of the holiday. The timeless classic, originally choreographed by Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling, weaves some of Nashville’s rich history, sites and events throughout the lavish Christmas production. There’s still time to be a holiday hero as single tickets start at just $53. For more information on Nashville’s Nutcracker or to purchase tickets, please visit nashvilleballet.com/nashvilles-nutcracker.
Metro Nashville has received two Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants from the US Department of Transportation. The Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure received a grant of $10 million for work on Nolensville Pike, and WeGo Public Transit received a $1.9 million grant for better bus service on Murfreesboro Pike, the route with the highest transit ridership in Nashville. “These competitive grants will help us accelerate improvements on two of our busiest roads that were a priority of our Choose How You Move program,” Mayor Freddie O’Connell said. “We’re excited to be able to showcase how smarter…