NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 19, 2020) – Realtracs, the largest MLS in Tennessee, will cover the cost for its 16,000-plus users to participate in the National Association of REALTORS® At Home with Diversity course, which provides guidance to Realtors on how to work effectively with multicultural clients. The course offers Realtors new skills and tools to diversify their clientele and engage with new client groups. From fair housing to cultural differences, At Home with Diversity helps agents work constructively with all potential clients. The course focuses on cultural and personal biases, multicultural marketing, and building an inclusive business plan. Realtracs users can …

Event sponsors bring reimagined Santa Train to Appalachia KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Oct. 30, 2020) – CSX, Food City, Appalachian Power, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and Soles4Souls today announced location and safety details for this year’s Santa Train. In lieu of the traditional Santa Train event, holiday gifts will be distributed at four Food City locations along the usual Santa Train route on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8–10 a.m. at each of the four locations. These precautions are being taken to best ensure the safety of the communities amid COVID-19. The locations for gift distribution are: Shelbiana Food City #475 2138 …

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (Aug. 12, 2020) – CSX and the Santa Train partners today announced an alternative plan for this year’s event. Holiday gifts will be distributed at key Food City locations along the usual Santa Train route instead of from the traditional train. This decision was made after carefully monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and reviewing the CDC’s recommendations for hosting events in 2020. “The health and safety of our employees, volunteers, attendees and the community is always our top priority when we are planning the Santa Train. We decided it was in the best interests of all parties to rethink …

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Oct. 14, 2020) –Shake Shack, the popular modern-day “roadside” burger stand, will open its first Williamson County location at McEwen Northside, the 45-acre mixed-use environment offering fully integrated commercial, retail, residential and greenspace in Cool Springs. Slated to open 2021, this will be Shake Shack’s second location in Tennessee, joining the Green Hills space that opened in 2018. Shake Shack is a critically acclaimed, modern-day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural Angus beef burgers, chicken sandwiches and griddled flat-top dogs (no hormones or antibiotics – ever), fresh-made frozen custard, crispy crinkle-cut fries, and more. A fun …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 21, 2020) – Condado Tacos, the popular Ohio-based Mexican restaurant known for its tacos, tequila and margaritas, will open its first Tennessee location at Capitol View in the second quarter of 2021. Condado Tacos opened its first location in Columbus, Ohio, in 2014. Since its founding, the brand has grown to include 19 locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan and, with the opening of the Capitol View location, Tennessee. “The entire Condado Tacos team is thrilled to be opening our first Tennessee location at Capitol View,” said Scott Shotter, president of Condado Tacos. “We look forward to …

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation has launched a statewide campaign encouraging Tennesseans to get the flu vaccine. BlueCross medical experts say the flu shot is especially important considering flu season will overlap with theCOVID-19 pandemic. BlueCross Chief Medical Officer Andrea Willis, M.D., has advocated for the flu vaccine as a safe, proven way to reduce the chances of getting sick or spreading the flu, noting that the flu can complicate permanent or temporary health conditions. Because of the added health risksaround COVID-19 this year, she said protecting against the flu is even more important than it has …

Event Will Feature Community Leaders, Elected Officials,and Special Guest Rosanne Cash NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A century ago, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, finally securing women’s right to vote. One hundred years later to the day, Nashville Public Library will host another milestone in the city’s history and wants everyone to join them. On Tuesday, August 18 at 11:30 a.m. CST, the library will host a virtual opening of Votes for Women. Viewers can watch the event on the library’s YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/votesforwomenopening. Votes for Women is a new, permanent exhibit …

NOKIA, Finland – Nokian Tyres is the first tire company to have its emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The targets covering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Nokian Tyres’ operations (scopes 1 and 2*) are consistent with reductions required to keep climate warming to 1.5°C, what the latest climate science has told us is needed to prevent the most damaging effects of climate change. Nokian Tyres has committed to reducing: Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40 percent per ton of tires from a 2015 base year Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 12, 2020) – Western Governors University (WGU) has set aside $10 million in emergency aid funds to help current and new students experiencing financial and health care hardships as a result of COVID-19. In addition, the online, nonprofit university is working to raise another $10 million in matching donations. There are more than 4,200 students currently enrolled in programs and nearly 5,500 graduates of WGU in Tennessee. “WGU Tennessee students – 75 percent of whom juggle full-time jobs in addition to their education – exemplify hard work and dedication every day,” said Dr. Kimberly K. Estep, WGU …

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 20, 2020) – Metro Nashville Public Schools, the Nashville’s Agenda Steering Committee, and the Nashville Public Education Foundation (NPEF) announced today the winners of this year’s Blue Ribbon Teacher Awards. “Nashville’s success depends on the success of our teachers, and we have a lot of great ones educating our students every day,” said Director of Schools Dr. Adrienne Battle. “We see that even now, when public health demands that we create new kinds of classrooms and adapt to teaching and learning remotely. I applaud each of our Blue Ribbon Teachers on earning this tremendous honor with their …