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…
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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…
President Biden spoke with His Holiness Pope Francis on January 11, 2025 and named him as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors. This is the first time that President Biden has awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction. Citation: As a young man, Jorge Bergoglio sought a career in science before faith led him to a…
Last summer, the Metropolitan Action Commission (MAC) partnered with over 100 Metro Departments and city organizations to employ over 1,400 Davidson County youth ages 14-18 years old. MAC covered the cost to employ the youth, which equated to $2.2 million in wages to area youth. MAC POWER Youth Program is intended support and encourage youth development in and out of school. This mandate supports Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s vision to build safer communities for youth while also providing a pathway for the successful transition from youth to adulthood for the residents of Davidson County. Last week, the agency released the…
NASHVILLE, TN, — Employers in Tennessee and across the Southeast have a unique, no-cost opportunity to develop a comprehensive plan for integrating neurodiversity into their workplace practices. The UConn Wells Fargo Center for Neurodiversity and Inclusive Employment, in partnership with Tennessee State University, is delivering full-day neurodiversity employment workshops across the country, and next up is January 15th, 2025 on TSU’s Nashville campus.This free workshop is designed for 15 select companies to send small teams for an immersive, action-oriented day focused on neuroinclusive employment practices. Developed by UConn’s academic experts and co-led with the Wells Fargo Neurodiversity Program team, the program delivers a day of practical, step-by-step guidance as…
Memphis, TN- Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) proudly announces the district’s “Advancing” designation released in the latest federal accountability report from the Tennessee Department of Education. The achievement is an improvement from last year’s “Satisfactory” rating and reflects the progress happening in Tennessee’s largest school system. Here are the areas included to receive the designation: Comprehension: How well students learn reading and math across elementary, middle, and high school. Attendance: How consistently students show up for school. Support for English learners: Skill improvement amongst students who are learning English. Graduation rates: Students who complete high school on time. Our Schools Are Making Progress Five schools worked…
On Sunday, January 19, 2025 a MLK celebration of song will take place at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center at 7:30 p.m. Buy Tickets Nashville Symphony | Jonathan Taylor Rush, conductor | Mickey Guyton | Celebration Chorus – Odessa Settles, chorus master | Celebration Youth Chorus - Margaret Campbelle-Holman, co-director & Dr. Nita Smith, co-director | W. Crimm Singers Join the Nashville Symphony for an unforgettable evening honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at our 31st annual MLK Celebration. This inspiring event will feature the powerful voices of the Celebration Chorus and Celebration Youth Chorus, along with four-time, GRAMMY®-nominated artist and country music trailblazer Mickey Guyton. Experience a moving blend of classical, contemporary, and spiritual music that celebrates Dr. King’s enduring message of hope,…
Nashville, TN – The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) announced today that Dion Brown, the museum’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire from his role effective year end 2024. Brown has served as the transformative leader of NMAAM replacing the past CEO, Henry Beecher Hicks III, guiding the organization through leadership transition, financial good standing, and helping establish the museum as a cultural and educational cornerstone in Nashville and beyond. Under Brown’s leadership, NMAAM has achieved remarkable growth, creating a vibrant and inclusive space that celebrates the impact of African American music on global culture. His commitment…