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…
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Chief John Drake today announced the promotion of 26 men and women, all veteran law enforcement professionals, to new leadership and supervisory roles effective December 1. “These 26 individuals represent 335 years of dedicated service to Nashville’s families and are clearly ready to advance in their law enforcement careers with this police department,” Chief Drake said. Commander Preston Brandimore, a 25-year police department veteran who currently oversees the Custom Services Division (Special Events and Secondary Employment), is being promoted to the rank of inspector in the Support Services Bureau. Brandimore holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Harding University. Captain Raymond Jones,…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, – Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, Tennessee’s largest legal nonprofit, will commemorate 55 years of service with a special event, “A Night at Jubilee Hall,” to be held at Fisk University’s Jubilee Hall from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. The festive event will celebrate Legal Aid Society’s progress, resilience and impact, as well as honor the many figures who have contributed to its success. Attendees will enjoy cocktails and food, live music and dancing, and exclusive historic tours. “We’re constantly awed by the commitment of our Legal Aid Society staff, our pro bono…
With Thanksgiving around the corner, the team at Action Network ran a survey to discover: Diving into the results from Tennessee, here are the Topics Most Likely to Disrupt Thanksgiving Dinner in Tennessee The top culprits for Thanksgiving dinner drama are political debates and old grudges (35% each), followed by parenting critiques (25%) and uneven cooking or cleanup help (23%), while dietary disputes and sports betting rank much lower at 6% or less. Which of the following family feuds or issues would most likely ruin your Thanksgiving dinner? (Tick all that apply)Tennessee – TNOld grudges resurfacing35%Political debates35%Parenting advice or critiques25%Uneven cooking or cleanup help23%Rivalry…
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…
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…