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…
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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…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Andrew Jackson Foundation, which owns and operates The Hermitage, Andrew Jackson’s historic home and Presidential site, today announced the discovery of a cemetery that leading independent archaeological and historical experts agree is likely the burial site of an estimated 28 enslaved people who lived at The Hermitage. “It is historically significant, after decades of searching, that we are highly confident we have found the cemetery for people who were enslaved at The Hermitage,” said Jason R. Zajac, president and CEO of the Andrew Jackson Foundation. “Other potential sites were evaluated and eliminated, and state-of-the-art research and…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Health has named Brittany Cox, PhD, as assistant commissioner of the Division of Health Disparities Elimination, coming into this new position after almost a decade of public health service at TDH. As assistant commissioner, Cox will provide administrative, financial, and operational leadership for division programs and staff to Minority Health, Rural Health, and Faith-Based and Community Engagement with a mission to improve the overall health and well-being of Tennessee’s racial and ethnic minority, and underserved, populations. She will lead the development of policies, programs, and services across the whole of TDH responding to…
The Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) will open its waiting lists for three family properties on a first-come, first-served basis in December 2024. Applications will be accepted online only and can be submitted 24 hours a day during the open application period at www.nashville-mdha.org. Applicants can locate the application by clicking the button on the large yellow banner at the top of the home page that says Apply Now for Housing or clicking Apply for Housing under the Renters tab on the home page during the open waiting list period. The application process remains the same and will take approximately…
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All County Health Departments in Tennessee are providing flu vaccines for free to the public with hours and location information at health.tn.gov/local. “During flu prevention season, the Tennessee Department of Health is making all Tennesseans aware of locations where they can receive a free flu shot to protect themselves, their families, and their neighbors,’’ TDH Commissioner Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP said. “We thank County Health Departments for making this service…