NASHVILLE, TN — Attorney Joy M. Sims announced her candidacy for the position of Judge of the Davidson County, Tennessee Chancery Court, Part II today. She will run in the Democratic primary which will be on May 1, 2018. Attorney Sims has practiced law since 1984. She currently practices in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, probate, landlord/tenant law as well as other areas. Her practice has included litigation in the chancery courts of Nashville and the surrounding counties. Sims office which she purchased and restored is located in the historic Edgefield area of East Nashville at 611…
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By Geoff Brumfiel North Korea says a new intercontinental ballistic missile tested on Wednesday proves it has a nuclear deterrent that can reach any target in the United States. According to a statement from the Korean Central News Agency, the ICBM is capable of carrying a “super-large heavy warhead, which is capable of striking the whole mainland of the U.S.” The missile was launched in the early morning hours local time on Wednesday from a site near Pyongyang, the North Korean capital. It soared almost 2,500 miles into space and traveled a distance of around 620 miles east before crashing…
By A.M.C. of Nashville Know the steps on how to get opioid users eager about their road to recovery through drug addiction treatment. The number of drug overdoses each year is continuing to rise across the nation. In 2016 alone, at least 1,631 Tennesseans unintentionally ended their lives as a result of a drug overdose, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. To put things in perspective, that’s approximately 135 deaths per month, 31 per week and 4 per day. With the number of overdose deaths increasing, many coroners have reason to believe 2017 will be a record-breaking year over…
NASHVILLE, TN — November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month – a month to bring awareness to a disease that claims the lives of 1.6 million people annually, according to the World Health Organization. Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in both men and women, and the disease causes more deaths than colon, breast and prostate cancer combined. “Lung cancer is a very complex disease to understand and treat, and early detection can save a patient’s life,” said Dr. John Howington, thoracic surgeon at Saint Thomas Health. “We recommend a low-dose CT scan for high risk patients, as the scan can…
NASHVILLE, TN — On Thursday, November 30, 2017, Fisk University will host Christmas at Fisk in the Fisk Memorial Chapel at 7 p.m. Admission is free and is open to the public. An annual celebration, the evening will feature a Jazz Ensemble, the Fisk University Choir, student and faculty soloists, and the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers®. “We look forward to hosting Christmas at Fisk this year. The concert is our kick-off to the Christmas holiday season, and the finale to the fall semester,” said Philip E. Autry, D.M.A, music discipline coordinator. “We feature our students, and this year’s student soloists…
NASHVILLE, TN — Watson Grove Missionary Baptist Church (WGMBC) hosts its annual ThanksLiving Fellowship Meal on Thanksgiving Day. The annual event will be hosted at two locations this year, because of the growing impact of multiple communities. A traditional Thanksgiving meal, with an upscale atmosphere, will be held at the church’s main location, as well and Thurgood Marshall Middle School. This year we add a North Nashville location by partnering with New Covenant Christian Church. Social services, ministry and a day of fun are provided by WGMBC for anyone interested in attending and serving the underserved citizens of the Nashville…
Meharry Medical College has been an anchor of the North Nashville community for decades, proudly serving the healthcare needs of its citizens and the citizens of greater Nashville. Since our founding in 1876, we have advanced equity and equality in healthcare through dynamic research and compassionate health services. Our number of applicants continues to grow. Each year, we enroll 200 of the best young people in the nation who are determined to improve the health of the underserved. In order to train this next generation of doctors, dentists and researchers year after year, Meharry requires an affiliated hospital, known as…
NASHVILLE, TN — United Way of Metropolitan Nashville announced that its Board of Trustees has unanimously chosen Brian Hassett as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Hassett, who currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of the Greater Capital Region in Albany, New York, will succeed the late Eric Dewey, effective January 1, 2018. “After a thorough search process and meeting with several qualified candidates, our Board of Trustees is confident Brian Hassett is the best fit for our organization and its objectives,” said Mike Schatzlein, Board Chair for United Way of Metropolitan Nashville.…
ASHLAND CITY, TN — The American Red Cross is joining family and friends in hosting a special blood drive in memory of John E. Mayfield, who died from cancer Sept. 29, 2017. The community is invited to take part in this lifesaving event Monday, Nov. 27 from noon to 6 p.m. at Gateway Assembly of God, 1642 Hwy 12 S. in Ashland City. John, a Red Cross 13-gallon blood donor and former board member was an accomplished civic leader, youth advocate, humanitarian and owner of Mayfield’s Book Store where all proceeds of the storefront’s drink machine would go to local…
MEMPHIS, TN — Butler Snow is pleased to announce Randall D. Noel has been selected to the 1,000 Leaders and Influencers in Legal Business list by the Association of International Law Firm Networks (AILFN), a non-profit association of law firm networks. AILFN is a membership organization of global and regional law firm network with more than 5,000 offices in 120 countries with more than 150,000 attorneys. “We congratulate Randy on his selection to the list of 1,000 leaders and influencers in legal business,” said Don Clark, Jr., chairman of Butler Snow. “His experience and dedication to client service make this…