FRANKLIN, Tenn. – On Super Bowl Sunday, the Franklin Police Department will be looking to intercept impaired drivers. Extra police officers will be patrolling the streets on a day that is notorious for drinking and driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving incidents in the United States spike by nearly 40% on Super Bowl Sunday in comparison to other days of the year. The latest NHTSA data from 2022 states that 45% of all fatal crashes on Super Bowl Sunday that year involved alcohol. “Sunday is a special day for everyone to come together and…
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NEW YORK — The Soloviev Foundation Gallery is pleased to announce a presentation of African and Afrodiasporic artworks drawn from its collection. Located on the ground floor of the Soloviev Group’s iconic tower at 9 West 57th Street, the gallery will feature significant works of sculpture from the Ashanti, Cameroonian, Chokwe, Ekoi, Fang, Kongo, Luba, Sapi, and Yoruba peoples of continental Africa, alongside a selection of photographs by the renowned photographer James Van Der Zee. The works will be on view for the duration of February in recognition of Black History Month. “The Soloviev Foundation Gallery is honored to present a year-round series of exhibitions…
NASHVILLE, TN – The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) proudly announces its Black History Month celebration, The Heart & Soul of American Music: A Month of Music, Love & Legacy. Throughout February, NMAAM will honor the rich legacy of African American musical contributions with a dynamic lineup of weekly programming, special events, and interactive experiences. All events are open to the public and welcomes all, many events are free, and some are ticketed. Visitors can learn more at nmaam.org. “As the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of African American music, Black History Month is an…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, announced the re-launch of a whistleblower webpage on the Committee’s official website to allow members of the general public and government employees in financial services agencies to report misconduct, financial waste, fraud, workplace abuse, and abuse of power under the Trump Administration. Since taking office, President Trump has issued a series of illegal and unconstitutional executive orders. These actions not only harm working-class Americans and weaken government agencies but also undermine our financial system and the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly on behalf of…
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $2.1 million sale of a prime retail property at 980 Over Mountain Drive in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The 1.4-acre site, located in front of a Walmart Super Center, is a high-traffic location with great visibility, that was acquired for redevelopment. “This property presented a unique opportunity for the buyer to secure a high-visibility site in a dynamic retail corridor,” said Peter Malone, senior associate. “The successful sale underscores the strong demand for well-located redevelopment…
MEMPHIS, TN. — Memphis Super District 8-3 City Councilwoman Yolanda Cooper-Sutton, in partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority and Republic Services, will give out winter warming kits for senior citizens at four District locations on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The kits will consist of backpacks containing a scarf, hat, gloves, blanket and other items to help keep seniors warm during the remainder of the winter. The giveaway will include 50 backpacks at each of the following locations, at the given time: Ed Rice Community Center, 2935 N. Watkins St: 9:30am Orange Mound Community Center, 2590 Park Ave: 11:00am Whitehaven Community Center,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the internal promotions of two leaders to key chief roles. Effective December 2024, Shelly Hazle has been promoted to Chief Livability & Policy Officer, and as of February 2025, Daryl Curry has been elevated to Chief Talent Development Officer. These appointments underscore the Chamber’s commitment to driving regional livability, policy innovation, education, and talent development as part of its Partnership 2030 initiative. Since joining the Chamber in early 2023, Shelly Hazle has leveraged her experience from the Greater Nashville Regional Council to drive transformative quality-of-life initiatives. At…
The African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee (ACCT) invites clergy to educate congregations across the Volunteer State about critical issues—the impact of vouchers on public education, gun violence prevention, and healthcare equity. February 4, we invite them to join us in Nashville at First Baptist Church—Capitol Hill, where we’ll meet and share with legislators. Please click the link below and register: https://bit.ly/4fM7j90 (Clergy Convening). ACCT is convening clergy to help us overcome the continuous assaults on democracy that are making it more difficult for people who are low-income, Black and brown, elderly, and disabled to exercise their sacred freedom to…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Three Middle State University School of Journalism students were among 12 students from across the state immersed in real-world media through participation in The Tennessean’s second annual Journalism Academy. Hannah Carley, Shauna Reynolds and Brianna Sorrell from MTSU’s School of Journalism and Strategic Media joined professional journalists for three days of learning, networking and mentorship at the newspaper and digital outlet’s Nashville office in early January. The Tennessean Journalism Academy allowed students to see a professional news organization and expand their contacts with experienced journalists and students across Tennessee. Participants also learned about writing and reporting, investigating,…
Empower South Africa’s Blind Children to Live the Lives They Were Created For$2K Needed for Expedition You Cane Give Partners with Blind Adventurer Christopher Venter to Deliver Mobility Canes and Solar Talking Bibles to Rural Communities Cape Town, South Africa – January 2025 Every child deserves the opportunity to live a life of purpose and possibility, yet for blind children in rural South Africa, barriers often seem insurmountable. In early February 2025, blind adventurer Christopher Venter, alongside his guide dog Sam and friend Big Mike, will embark on a transformative journey through the heart of South Africa to change that…