NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Metro Nashville Public Schools is taking another step toward enhancing our multilayered approach to school safety by proposing an expansion of concealed weapons detection systems to all district high schools. The Board of Education will vote on the proposal Tuesday, which would amend the district’s existing contract with security vendor System Integrations to lease and install Evolv systems that incorporate Motorola technology to integrate into our digital security platform Avigilon. This proposal follows the successful deployment of the Evolv system at Antioch High School, which was implemented in response to the recent tragic shooting that claimed the…
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Looking for common ground while accepting our differences strengthens a community, the Rev. Jason Scales told hundreds gathered Thursday, Feb. 6, at Middle Tennessee State University for the 29th annual Unity Luncheon celebrating “unsung heroes” in the community. “Unity is when a group of people understand a common goal by developing mutual understanding,” said Scales, who was introduced to the crowd by his wife, Barbara Scales, former director of MTSU’s June Anderson Center for Women and Nontraditional Students and now an administrator at Motlow State Community College. In keeping with the event’s theme, “Where There Is Unity…
Nashville, TN– Lost & Found: A Story Of Hope will be a unique presentation combining cinema and theater. This Black History Month production, which will be a stage play with film integration, will run from February 15-28, 2025. The play will come to life on stage at Manna From Heaven Dinner House located at 3510 West Hamilton Ave. in Nashville, TN. The show promises that guests will have a transformative experience that bridges the power of live performance and film with L. Warren Young playing the lead role. L. Warren Young is a Tennessee native and graduate of Tennessee State…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Even though Nashville’s home team won’t be playing in the big game, football fans can still have a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Nissan Stadium on February 9 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. In a first-of-its-kind event, Verizon is transforming stadiums and venues across 30 NFL markets, including Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, into a nationwide FanFest. This family friendly event will offer food and beverages from local small businesses, an opportunity to meet and greet with former Tennessee Titan linebacker Brian Orakpo, Tennessee Titans cheerleaders and mascot, T-Rac, listen to live local music acts, including the Titans Blue Crew…
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…
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,…