NASHVILLE, Tenn. – September 1, 2017 – Charles Dwight Stout, III, 19, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury and charged with obstruction of justice, announced Jack Smith, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. The charge relates to the ongoing investigation into the vandalism of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro on July 10, 2017. According to the indictment, on July 10, 2017, Stout and another man vandalized the Islamic Center by placing bacon around an entrance and spray painting profane references to Allah on the exterior of the building. Islam prohibits the consumption…
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A coalition of community groups and labor organized an open community meeting on Thursday (August 31 at 6:00 PM) to insure that the coming $1.2 billion expansion of Nashville International Airport benefits those left out of Nashville’s booming economy. Stand Up Nashville Coalition members outlined the BNA Vision expansion of its facilities and services. They also argued that best practices from similar projects around the country could be used to include marginalized communities in development. “The business-as-usual approach to workforce development is still leaving people behind when we spend millions on Nashville’s growth,” said Anne Barnett, Co-Chair of Stand Up…
Taped in Nashville on Friday, August 18th, Black Music Honors, hosted by Rickey Smiley and LeToya Luckett, is an evening full of memorable performances and speeches. Tune in, starting tomorrow, to enjoy tributes to The Jacksons, Donnie McClurkin, Oleta Adams, Jody Watley, Guy and Slick Rick. Special appearances by the Jacksons, Jonathan Butler, Marvin Winans, Avery Sunshine, Leela James and many more. All air dates available at www.blackmusichonors.com.
NASHVILLE, TN — Vanderbilt University is inviting its alumni and supporters to play a leading role in expanding its world-class faculty with the Chancellor Chair Challenge, a yearlong, $30 million investment by the institution designed to create 30 new endowed chairs. Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos announced the initiative at Thursday’s fall faculty assembly, pledging a million-dollar match from the university’s endowment for each chair gift of $1 million or more made by June 30, 2018. “Our faculty, through their research and discovery, are the engine that drives innovation. They are truly the lifeblood of Vanderbilt,” Zeppos said. “Investing in…
NASHVILLE, TN — On the eve of Women’s Equality Day, Mayor Megan Barry is pleased to announce changes to Metro’s Human Resources procedures, which for many years prompted applicants to list their previous salaries. As of July of this year, questions about previous salaries are no longer included in job applications for prospective Metro employees, which is a growing national best practice intended to reduce and eliminate the gender pay gap. “Salaries should be set based on abilities and qualification, not on how much someone made at their last job,” said Mayor Barry. “By eliminating salary questions from the application…
Owning a home is a key component of the “American Dream,” as well as a primary driver of wealth creation for many Americans. However, the fruits of homeownership are not shared equally across demographic groups. In a new report published by Apartment List found that white households have a significant advantage in achieving homeownership, and that this advantage persists regardless of education or income. We analyzed Census data from 1980 to 2015, looking at trends in owner and renter populations nationwide, broken down by race, education and income. Highlights: The homeowership rate in Nashville is 68.1% for white households, compared…
NASHVILLE, TN — Award-winning local financial services company Advance Financial was included on the Nashville Business Journal’s Fast 50 list of the fastest-growing private companies in Middle Tennessee. The company was also included on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country for the sixth consecutive year, at rank 2000. To be included in the Fast 50, the Nashville Business Journal examines the revenue growth of the top 100 private companies over the past four years. The Inc. 5000 rankings review revenue from 2016 as well as a company’s growth over the previous three years. During…
NASHVILLE, TN — Vice Mayor David Briley announced new committee chairs for 2017-18, including District 28 Councilmember Tanaka Vercher, who replaces John Cooper as the leader of the Budget and Finance Committee. Davette Blalock takes over leadership of the Charter Revision, Sharon Hurt is the new chair of Convention, Tourism and Public Entertainment Facilities, Dave Rosenberg is chair of Education, Bob Mendes is chair of Ad Hoc Affordable Housing, Kevin Rhoten is chair of Parks, Library and Recreation, Brett Withers is chair Personnel, Public Information, Human Relations and Housing, Mary Carolyn Roberts chair of Public Safety, Beer and Regulated…
NASHVILLE, TN — Hayley Mason, reporter and fill-in anchor for WSMV-TV in Nashville, was a finalist at the Salute to Excellence Awards program on August 12 in New Orleans during the 42d annual career fair and convention for the National Association of Black Journalists. Mason’s story, “Tondra’s Story: The Battle for Baby Kingston” was entered in the investigative category for television markets ranked 16 and below in the country. Her story competed against two others. She has also won local awards in Nashville for her reporting. In addition, Mason moderated “A Conversation with the NABJ Founders” on the first day…
MEMPHIS, TN — The Coalition of Community Unions will hold a special Pre-Labor Day Recognition of African-American Unions in Memphis on Sunday, September 3rd at the African-American Museum. The group says the event will showcase how unions were formed to provide equal rights for working people. In addition to the program, the Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators will have a special check presentation to the African-American International Museum Foundation. Rep. Barbara Cooper says the event promises to be “educational, informative, entertaining and refreshing.” The program begins at 4 pm at the Museum, 1035 Firestone Boulevard in Memphis. Rep. Cooper…