By Sheri Tyler Kimble NASHVILLE, TN — Davidson County elections for mayor, vice-mayor and all 41 metro council seats on Aug. 1 includes two ballot questions: one to require the mayor to file status reports on the proposed budgets; the other changes city law on filling school board vacancies so it complies with state law. As if those decisions aren’t enough of a task, the voting procedure will have an extra step because the county bought new voting machines. Voting now includes a two-machine process. The new system uses both touch-screen technologies and a paper ballot. After presenting a photo…
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By Sheri Tyler Kimble NASHVILLE, TN — The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) concluded Black Music Month with its sixth Annual “A Celebration of Legends Gala” last Thursday at the Music Center City in Nashville, Tennessee. The 2019 Rhapsody & Rhythm Awards honorees were Gloria Gaynor, Doug E. Fresh, and Dr. George Clinton. A special award was given to Vanderbilt University. University Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos announced the university’s pledge of foundational support of $2 million in in-kind contributions and direct financial support. This will expand the museum’s archival collection, contribute to innovative programming, and support the facility’s completion.…
By Sheri Tyler Kimble NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville songstress and composer, Ayanna Jahnée’s birthday is June 5 so that makes her a Gemini. She planned on a double celebration by having a downtown rooftop release party for her new EP, Gemini, on Friday June 7 at City Taps. It was CMA Fest Week in Nashville and the entire city was going to party with her. Then thunderstorms changed the plans. But the storm didn’t dampen her spirits. The EP dropped as scheduled and the release party was postponed until the next week. It wasn’t the first time that Jahnée has faced…