NASHVILLE, Tenn., (TN Tribune) – Kroger is proud to announce the launch of the 2024 Food Angel Tree program in partnership with The Salvation Army, continuing a cherished tradition of supporting families facing challenges this holiday season. This program allows Kroger customers to help provide a Christmas meal to an Angel Tree family by purchasing a $25 Food Angel at checkout through December 29. The Food Angel Tree program aligns with Kroger’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, which aims to eliminate hunger in our communities and reduce food waste. With 1 in 8 people—including 1 in 7 children—facing hunger, this program offers…
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Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Reckoning with Our Racial Past: Conversations for Our Shared Future, the traveling program series about the impact of race and racism on communities, is coming to Nashville. It is organized by the Smithsonian with the support of Bank of America and will be held Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, 6 p.m.–8:30 p.m. at Frist Art Museum, 919 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37023. Panelists are: Soledad O’Brien, panel moderator, award-winning journalist, founder of SO’B Productions Terry Vo, District 17 Metro Council Member for Nashville and Davidson County Clifford Murphy, Director of Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Eric Holt,…
Mayor Freddie O’Connell submitted his second Capital Spending Plan (CSP) to the Metro Council today which again prioritizes schools, parks, and other infrastructure important to Nashvillians’ day-to-day lives. The $527 million plan is the second CSP of O’Connell’s tenure and reflects an investment amount on par with the administration’s first CSP. “Since taking office, we have prioritized investments in improving our quality of life by implementing the vision of how Nashville moves, works, and grows,” said Mayor O’Connell. “Our neighbors overwhelmingly told us this month that they want a better transportation future, and the investments in this capital spending plan…
Nashville, Tenn.-The Urban League of Middle Tennessee (ULMT) is donating 500 turkeys to community members in need ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The initiative is being spearheaded by ULMT’s group violence intervention (GVI) program, and Enterprise is partnering with ULMT by providing volunteer truck drivers. ULMT will purchase the turkeys on Saturday morning and the turkeys will be distributed to the public at three separate locations across Nashville: WHY: ULMT is committed to serving underserved and underrepresented groups across Middle Tennessee, and the GVI program is a conduit for this commitment. The program helps citizens find employment, get their criminal records…
Nashville, Tenn.- The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments met in Jackson, Tennessee to select nominees for the Court of Appeals Western Section. After holding a public hearing and conducting public interviews, the Council selected the following nominees to forward to Governor Bill Lee for his consideration: Steven W. Maroney James R. Newsom III Valerie L. Smith
Nashville, TN – On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the Root Nashville campaign will host its third annual Fall Planting Party, which promises to be one of the largest citywide volunteer tree planting events of the year. Volunteers will come together on November 23rd to plant hundreds of trees at multiple sites in Davidson County, including schools, apartment complexes, and places of worship. The annual event brings together community members to participate in the Root Nashville campaign’s goal to plant 500,000 trees by 2050. This fall, it’s made all the more special by the exciting news that the campaign will plant…
Memphis, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The City of Memphis announces the retirement of Mike Fletcher, Deputy Chief Legal Officer, after many years of dedicated service to the city. Effective December 31, 2024, Fletcher will step down from his role, passing the torch to Odell Horton, Jr., who has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Legal Officer. Throughout his tenure, Mike Fletcher has been a committed advocate for the City of Memphis, providing invaluable legal guidance and support across various departments. With a career spanning over three decades, Fletcher has built a legacy of professionalism and commitment to serving the people of…
Nashville, Tenn- The Tennessee Supreme Court today issued an Opinion in Case v. Wilmington, involving a man who claimed he experienced “wrongful foreclosure” of his property. In the Opinion, the Court held that state law does not recognize a common law claim of “wrongful foreclosure.” Rather, such claims must be brought as existing breach of contract, tort, or statutory causes of action. The plaintiff, Terry Case, filed the underlying action to stop the foreclosure of his property. After the foreclosure was allowed to proceed, Case filed an amended complaint asserting claims for “wrongful foreclosure,” among others. The trial court dismissed Case’s claims.…
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…
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…