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The Music City Center grand opening is here and scheduled for May 19 and 20. The two-day grand opening activities include a star-studded Nashville lineup and free open house for the public. Join Mayor Karl Dean for a ‘Walk with the Mayor’ just prior to the center’s opening on Sunday, May 19 at 1:30 pm from the Walk of Fame Park to the entrance of the Music City Center where the mayor will open the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Coalition of Black Veterans and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., proudly invites members of the House of Representatives, retired military Flag Officers, representatives of the Black veterans community, the press, and the public to join in commemorating the life of American soldier and military leader, Colonel Charles Young. Colonel Young had an exemplary career and was the highest-ranking Black commanding officer in the U.S. Army from 1894 until his death…
The Queen of England’s youngest son, His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, will visit Nashville on Thursday, May 23, to promote one of the Royal family’s principal charities for youth, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, founded in 1956 by the Queen’s husband, HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is an exciting self-development program available to all young people ages 14 to 25, equipping them with the confidence and skills…
More than 100 Middle Tennessee high school students will convene in Nashville May 11 for the first regional STEM Expo, sponsored by the Middle Tennessee STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Innovation Hub, housed at Metro Nashville Public Schools. The Expo will be held at the Curb Center on the campus of Belmont University and will open to the public at noon with a recognition ceremony scheduled for 2 pm. Viewing of projects is from…
In a spirit of partnership and cooperation, Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda Glover was the guest of honor at a reception April 30 hosted by Middle Tennessee State University President Dr. Sidney A. McPhee and his wife, Elizabeth. More than 200 state and local officials, as well as community members attended the reception at the McPhees’ residence on the MTSU campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., to welcome the new TSU president. Dr. Glover, who…
The Trafficking In America Conferences aren’t just annual gatherings of people that come and go. They are designed to educate the general public about at-risk youth, and to mobilize and engage people across America to help turn this horrendous crime of human trafficking around. The human trafficking conference team gives great thought to topics that will help make an impact in the lives of those attending. The 2013 Conference offers a slate of speakers this…
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