Nashville day cares earn top marks despite safety violations
A Tennessean investigation reveals a disconnect between the perceived quality of care at child care centers and what state inspectors actually found.(Photo: Illustration by Nashville Design Studio)Despite multiple, serious violations at child care centers in Kentucky and Indiana stretching back for more than a decade, a for-profit child care operator expanded its business to Middle Tennessee, where the Department of Human Services licensed it to open a dozen more facilities.Never Grow Up Inc., which operates 12 child care centers here in Middle Tennessee underThe AcademyandHolly Treebrands, continued to violate health and safety rules.In one case, an unsupervised 5-year-old child suffered a ..>> view originalNashville Opera explores cultural landscape with 'Hydrogen Jukebox'
The cast of "Hydrogen Jukebox," back row, from left: Stefan Barner, Patrick McNally, Peter Johnson; middle row, from left: Caitlin McKechney, Rachele Schmiege, Hanna Brammer; seated: Henry Haggard.(Photo: Nashville Opera)Radical. Daring. Such words are not often associated with the world of opera.But that’s exactly how Nashville Opera’s CEO and Artistic Director John Hoomes describes “Hydrogen Jukebox.” Combining the rich, prophetic poetry of Allen Ginsberg and the haunting music of Philip Glass, this unusual piece promises a “kaleidoscopic voyage” through the cultural landscape of America from the 1950s through the 1980s.“ ‘Hydrogen Jukebox’ caused quite a stir when it premiered at the Spol..>> view originalObama to visit if Nashville wins health care challenge
Barack Obama12:03 a.m. CST November 8, 2015Buy PhotoPresident Barack Obama spoke in Madison on July 1 about the Affordable Care Act, days after the Supreme Court’s ruling in its favor.(Photo: Samuel M. Simpkins / The Tennessean)Buy PhotoStory HighlightsOpen enrollment season for plans on the health insurance marketplace just began.Healthy Communities Challenge wants 20 communities with best potential for impact to get covered.Today, more Americans have health insurance than ever before — under the Affordable Care Act, more than 17.6 million people have gained coverage, uninsured rates have plummeted, and millions more families have the security of knowing that they won’t go broke just becaus..>> view originalPredators unleash 45 shots, but Blues win 4-0
Like this topic?You may also like these photo galleries:AutoplayShow ThumbnailsShow CaptionsLast SlideNext SlideBlues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo and Predators center Mike Fisher chase down the puck in the second period.(Photo: Mark Zaleski / AP)AsPredatorscoach Peter Laviolette prepared for his team's first game at Bridgestone Arena in two weeks, he was glad that it was against the Blues, a division rival that would naturally ratchet up the intensity and hopefully guard against a homecoming letdown.Nashville's 4-0 loss to St. Louiswas a disappointment, but in score only as the Predators fired 45 shots on Blues goaltender Jake Allen to no avail.“It wasn’t from a lack of trying," Laviolette s..>> view originalProduce discount program aims to curb senior hunger
Susan Zumback, a raw food coach, will teach you to eat healthier with more raw foods in your daily diet during a presentation at the Franklin library at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.(Photo: Submitted)Seniors who rely on government assistance to buy groceries in some parts of Tennessee will have the chance to get discounts on fresh fruits and vegetables.AARP Foundation worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, UnitedHealthcare and Kroger to launch a pilot program, Fre$h Savings, which gives seniors on SNAP, the supplemental nutrition assistance program, up to $20 a month toward fresh produce.Several Kroger stores near Memphis in Tennessee and Mississippi are participating. When a senior..>> view original21st annual ‘Toy Parade’ motorcycle ride held in Nashville | WKRN News 2
(Photo: WKRN)NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Boswell’s Harley-Davidson 21st Annual Toy Parade was held Saturday in Nashville.(Photo: WKRN)The annual motorcycle ride raises money for Metro Nashville Police Department’s Christmas Basket Program.The program, in its 54th year, donates toys and food to local families in need during the holiday season.Participants in Saturday’s parade were encouraged to bring new toys for the program or to make a monetary donation to it.The annual ride started at Centennial Park, continued through downtown Nashville, and ended at the Boswell Harley-Davidson dealership on Fesslers Lane.According to event organizer Bubba Boswell, President of Boswell’s Harley-Davidson dea..>> view originalMartel's Musings: Game 13 - Nashville vs St
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsFour games away from home can do a lot for bringing a team together.With the first road trip under their belts, posting a successful 2-1-1 record, the Predators are back at home for the start of a five-game home stand beginning with the St. Louis Blues.Home is where the heart is. That rings true for teams like thePredators, where they excel at home more often than others do. Alongside theMontreal Canadiens, Nashville is one of only two teams yet to lose a game in regulation on home ice. They'll look to continue that trend against aBluesteam that boasts a mighty impressive 5-2-0 record away from the friendly confines of Scottrade Center. Stats a..>> view originalChris Stapleton's 'Traveller': The album of a lifetime
Buy PhotoChris Stapleton performs at the Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival in Franklin on Sept. 27, 2015.(Photo: Shelley Mays / The Tennessean)Buy PhotoLast autumn a dying woman lay in bed and silently listened to an early copy of a favorite country song: “I couldn't tell you, honey, I don't know / Where I'm going but I've got to go / 'Cause every turn reveals some other road, and I'm a traveller."In the past few days, hundreds of thousands of people have heard those lyrics. They're from the title track ofChris Stapleton's "Traveller,"a critically acclaimed record that took home Album of the Year honors atWednesday's CMA Awards. The singer-songwriter also won New Artist of the Year and..>> view originalPredators Recall Bitetto from Conditioning Assignment
Nashville, Tenn. (November 7, 2015) – Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced Saturday that the club has recalled defensemanAnthony Bitettofrom his conditioning assignment with Milwaukee (AHL). Bitetto, 25 (7/15/90), posted four points (1g-3a) during his six-game stint with the Admirals, including the game-winning goal in last night’s 3-1 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters. The Island Park, N.Y., native has suited up for one game with the Predators this season – his eighth career NHL contest (all with Nashville). The Nashville Predators start a five-game home stand tonight by hosting the St. Louis Blues at 7 p.m. in the clu..>> view originalJustin Timberlake's CMA Guitar Goes Up For Auction
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Justin Timberlake made a splash at the CMA Awards, and Saturday night, the guitar he played at the show and signed went up for auction.Timberlake donated the guitar to the USO which held its "Big Band Bash" at Lane Motor Museum.Attendees enjoyed activities based around the World War II era, including a dance and a pretty exciting silent auction.Of course, the marquee item was that now famous Gibson guitar.“It’s a $5,000 guitar retail, but then the modifications they make to make it a Justin Timberlake guitar brings it to about $6,000, but then you add in the most amazing and epic of CMA performances,” said Kari Moore, the Center Director.The event went on most of the night..>> view original
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