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Nashville Man Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Involving Motorized Wheelchair on Myatt Drive
A 43-year-old man, Sterling L. Jenkins, is facing multiple charges after being involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on Myatt Drive at Roosevelt Avenue, according to Nashville authorities. The collision, which took place Sunday evening, claimed the life of Gregory Torrance Sr., a 65-year-old Nashville resident. Metro Nashville Police Department reports indicate Torrance was crossing the street in an unmarked crosswalk and utilizing a motorized wheelchair when he was struck.
Charles Cooper: Transforming Meharry Medical College’s Technology Infrastructure with Results-Driven Leadership
Charles Cooper is the valiant Vice President of the Office of Information Technology at Meharry Medical College (MMC). He draws inspiration from the former NFL Coach Bill Parcells’s words: “You don’t get any medal for trying something, you get medals for results.” This philosophy is reflected in all aspects of his decision-making and leadership. Under his guidance, MMC’s technological infrastructure has undergone a major transformation, leading to improved IT security and mitigated threats from cyberattacks. His IT competence has significantly enhanced MMC’s operational integrity and efficiency.
Women’s Tennis Earns ITA Academic Nod
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Vanderbilt women’s tennis program received All-Academic Team honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association and six individuals were recognized as ITA Scholar-Athletes, the organization announced Monday. Seniors Anessa Lee and Holly Staff, junior Amy Stevens and sophomores Bridget Stammel, Naomi Katz and Sonya Macavei were...
TSU Earns Seven Nominations for the 2024 HBCU Sports Awards
TSU has seven nominees for the inaugural 2024 HBCU Sports Awards, with representatives in 45 categories recognizing achievements in HBCU athletics. Sophomore Onnika Spencer led TSU Softball with 41 hits, including 13 doubles and 6 home runs. Defensive standout Terrell Allen set a TSU record with 28.0 tackles for loss...
Two Nashville Men Charged with Drug and Gun Offenses
July 22, 2024 – A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging two individuals for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute approximately five pounds of methamphetamine in Nashville, Tennessee, announced United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis for the Middle District of Tennessee. The indictment charges Brian...
Sargent Named TSHF Co-Male Amateur Athlete of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame honored Vanderbilt men’s golfer Gordon Sargent over the weekend as the 2024 TSHF Co-Male Amateur Athlete of the Year. Sargent shared the honor with Tennessee men’s basketball player Dalton Knecht, as both were recognized at last Saturday’s Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet at the Omni Nashville Downtown.
Titans EDGE Arden Key fires social media shots at Paul Kuharsky
The Tennessee Titans will report to training camp later this week! Local media members are prepping to ramp up their in-person coverage of the team. This seemingly prompted Titans outside linebacker Arden Key to fire shots at team reporter Paul Kuharsky via social media on Sunday evening. A screenshot of Key’s thoughts went viral via “X” (formerly Twitter).
USWNT to face Iceland in first two post-Olympics matches
The U.S. women’s national team has announced a pair of October friendlies against Iceland, with a third match to be announced at a later date. The three games will be the team’s first after the Olympics, which kick off on Thursday with a match against Zambia. The USWNT will take on Iceland on October 24 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, before facing the same opponent on October 27 at Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The third match will take place on October 30, with the opponent and venue to be announced soon. Iceland, which per the FIFA rankings is 14th in the world...
Contestants arrive for Miss Tennessee Volunteer week
JACKSON, Tenn. — This is the time to meet all 36 contestants competing for the title of Miss Tennessee Volunteer. During competition, the participants are judged in four categories: fitness, interview, evening gown, and talent. “I was just crowned, well, yesterday, and just being able to see everyone and...
This is what happened to murdered Mississippi woman after her accused killer allegedly beat her up in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - For the first time we are hearing and seeing what took place between a Mississippi man and the young woman he is accused of killing. Bricen Rivers, 23, and Lauren Johansen, 22, were on a trip to Nashville last December when they got into a brutal fight. Rivers was arrested and put in a Davidson County jail for several months.
Nashville notes: Dolly's cookbook + Randy Rogers Band's 'Rollercoaster'
A special cover edition of Dolly Parton‘s forthcoming cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, is available for preorder now exclusively at Walmart. The book, which Dolly wrote with her sister Rachel, arrives Sept. 17. Big Loud’s Charles Wesley Godwin will perform the title track from his latest studio album,...
Friends of Warner Parks voices concern regarding Cheekwood
Already facing a lawsuit from a nonprofit entity associated with the Swan Ball and related to control of the annual gala, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art officials are also dealing with concerns from Friends of Warner Parks involving the nonprofit’s parking arrangement with the Metro Parks and Recreation Department.
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