Julianne Akers
Reporter, columnist & a bit of everything @TheNEGeorgian ; bylines @AJC @WUGAFM @Oglethorpe_Echo @RecordPlug @post_trash_ ; 💌[email protected]
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nashvillepost.com | Julianne Akers
More than 200 local leaders, policymakers and housing advocates attended a housing summit hosted by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Alliance for an Affordable Nashville on May 13. “Housing Matters: Shaping Nashville's Housing Future” featured various speakers and panels on affordable and workforce housing inspired by the chamber’s recent leadership study mission in Charlotte.
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nashvillescene.com | Julianne Akers
When looking at the Nashville skyline on a hot summer day, you’ll often notice it’s clouded in that gray haze known as smog — an environmental phenomenon becoming more prevalent due to worsening air quality, in part caused by increased vehicle emissions. Davidson County received a failing grade from the American Lung Association’s recent ”State of the Air” report, noting unhealthy levels of ozone and particle pollution.
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3 days ago |
nashvillepost.com | Julianne Akers
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is gaining two new C-suite roles and reshuffling some of its current staff. The chamber announced on Monday that Sara Zakhary has been promoted to serve as the organization's first chief marketing officer to oversee marketing, communications, event logistics and sponsorship fulfillment. Zakhary previously served as the chamber’s senior vice president of marketing and communications.
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3 days ago |
nashvillepost.com | Julianne Akers
A recently released state audit shows Tennessee State University made repeated financial errors during fiscal year 2023, mirroring similar mistakes referenced in prior audits. The 160-page report outlines 15 findings that point to erroneous financial statements and lack of oversight by TSU management. It notes that the university overstated its cash holdings by more than $5.7 million, mismanaging funds related to university housing, debt and scholarships.
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6 days ago |
nashvillescene.com | Julianne Akers
The state of Tennessee has renewed its contract with private prison operator CoreCivic to run the South Central Correctional Facility in Wayne County. The State Building Commission approved the three-year, $168 million contract with CoreCivic at a meeting on May 8. The contract will take effect on July 1 and run through June 30, 2028. Lt. Gov.
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RT @WSMV: Nashville mayor signs executive order after more than 100 people detained by ICE https://t.co/XYYnWEAmDH
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Private prison firms CoreCivic and GEO Group are thrilled about ICE’s spending spree, but they’re already facing local opposition. https://t.co/pExJf1xr7f
RT @theintercept: Private prison firms CoreCivic and GEO Group are thrilled about ICE’s spending spree, but they’re already facing local op…