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Josh Heupel details Chas Nimrod's body transformation
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Chas Nimrod enters his third season at. in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound receiver appeared in 15 games from 2022-23, recording 19 receptions, 194 receiving yards and one touchdown. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel met with media after the Vols’ first practice in fall training camp on...
Beshear's Nashville speech revealed his political approach
Before Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ascended to become a finalist for Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, he delivered a speech in Nashville last month in a demonstration of his rising popularity outside the Bluegrass State. Why it matters: Beshear had been working to elevate his national profile before the...
Project 2025 and the Black community
Conservative agenda represents decades-long plan designed to dismantle civil rights, other gains. EDITOR’S NOTE: In the August 1-7, 2024 issue of The Tennessee Tribune, the professional titles of the chair and co-chair of the Social Action Committee for the Nashville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated were listed under photos and included with the article titled, “Project 2025 and the Black Community,” regarding a Zoom meeting organized to discuss and inform about the potential impact of Project 2025 on the Black community. The organizers, Vivian Wilhoite and Dr. Dorinda Carter, are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, an international nonpartisan service organization, and served as representatives of the organization and not that of their respective professional roles. The Tennessee Tribune apologizes for the error.
Love’s Healthy Start Festival on Aug. 6
NASHVILLE, TN — With the start of school only a few days away for Metro Nashville students, a popular and annual festival signals their return to the classrooms. It’s the 11th Love’s Health Start Festival on Aug. 3 at the Hadley Park Community gymnasium. The event begins...
Last Summer Fling… a big picnic of fun
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes will hold its signature event, Last Summer Fling, Aug. 24 from 2-7 p.m. located at 635 West Nocturne Drive. This event raises funds to support the work of the Jewels, middle and high school girls enrolled in the program. The...
Spruce Street Baptist Church making an impact
NASHVILLE, TN — Spruce Street Baptist Church, Nashville’s oldest African American church, is continuing to make an impact each week through its long-standing food ministry. For 35 years, the Spruce Street Tuesday Feeding Program has distributed meals through delivery and takeout to hundreds of people across the community.
Grimes Sweetcorn is now shipping to out of state customers
GRIMES, Iowa — Grimes Sweetcorn is now shipping to customers who are out of state. After years of requests, Grimes Sweetcorn has decided to start fulfilling delivery orders that are out of state. So far Grimes Sweetcorn has delivered to customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Nate Christenson a 2nd generation farmer with Christenson Farms, […]
State rep. wants GPS tracking for certain crimes, burned body IDed by MPD | On the Docket
A week after a charred body was found inside a burnt car at the City of Memphis impound lot, the Memphis Police Department has confirmed the body to be that of a missing Mississippi man. The department has also brought charges against two 15-year-olds accused of stealing a car and running from police last Friday. Police say they are planning to bring charges against another 15-year-old who was shot by an officer while running. ...
Four Tennessee schools make 2024 best value colleges list by Princeton Review
Looking for a college in Tennessee that delivers the most value for the cost? Four schools fit the bill, according to the 2024 Best Value Colleges list released this month by The Princeton Review. The list, which includes 209 schools this year, combines more than 40 data points from the schools and student surveys, according to the publication's website. It reflects academic rigor, affordability, positive career outcomes for graduates and other factors. The publication considers whether...
Man recently released from prison charged in 2 attacks on women in downtown Nashville
Deontez Drew, 27, is accused of attacking a 23-year-old woman around 3 a.m. on Division Street before beating a 39-year-old woman with a baseball bat on Pine Street around 2 p.m. He was released from the Hardeman County Correctional Facility on Wednesday after serving a 9-year sentence.
Voucher recipients show improvements, but still underperform their public-school peers
As Governor Bill Lee and lawmakers vow to bring back a statewide school voucher program bill next session, newly released data shows that students who participated in the existing program in 2023-24 made some progress, but still underperform their public-school peers. The program in place now, known as the Education...
Memphis Forecast: Heat Indices to Top 110 Degrees in Parts of Tennessee
Memphis, TN – Tennessee residents can expect another day of sweltering heat, especially in areas along and south of the Tennessee-Mississippi border. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Memphis has issued a Heat Advisory, with heat indices predicted to reach between 105-110 degrees until 7 PM. Additionally, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for regions where the heat index is expected to surpass 110 degrees.
Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Offers Full Rides For Trade Students
I wouldn't trade my undergrad experience at the University of Louisville for anything. I learned so much in my classes, but more than that, I learned valuable life skills that have helped me my entire life so far. Thankfully, as a Governor's Scholar and by working hard in high school,...
How did residents vote in Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson, Sumner Counties' contested races?
Unofficial election results are in for Cheatham, Dickson, Robertson and Sumner Counties, where a handful of local races were contested on Aug. 1. Thousands flocked to the polls to cast ballots early and on Election Day. ...