November 24, 2022

Belle Meade issues oath of office to three City Commissioners

BY MATT MASTERS

The City of Belle Meade issued the oath of office to three city commissioners during their Nov. 16 meeting, following the Nov. 8 general election which saw the re-election of Commissioners Louise Bryan and Rusty Moore and the election of new Commissioner Neal Clayton.

During that same meeting, Moore was re-elected as Mayor, while sitting ViceMayor Haley Dale was also re-elected to her position, both by unanimous votes.

The Commission also recognized the service of outgoing Commissioner Bob Weigel who did not run for reelection. Weigel served two terms with the commission, including as vice-mayor from 2016-18, as well as serving on the city’s planning and budget and finance committees.

Mayor Moore called Weigel, “a true steward for the city of Belle Meade.”

Christmas Concert with Full Orchestra at 7:00 pm Reception to follow Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service at 4:30 pm Christmas Day Worship Service at 10:40 am

Christmas Concert with Full Orchestra at 6:00 pm Reception to follow

Shulman steps away from Safe Haven pending workplace review

BY ELI MOTYCKA

Safe Haven, a nonprofit focused on ending family homelessness, is conducting a workplace review in response to staff concerns about CEO Jim Shulman, who also serves as Nashville’s vice mayor.

The organization has enlisted the Center for Nonprofit Management and “outside human resources experts” to interview staff, who have reported hostile behavior from Shulman to the board, according to sources familiar with the situation. Safe Haven’s prior CEO Joyce Lavery led the organization for 10 years — Shulman replaced Lavery in 2021 and attributes tensions to staff chafed by a transition in leadership.

“Right now, Safe Haven doesn’t have everyone on the same page,” Shulman tells the Scene. “The board asked and I agreed to step away temporarily. I’ve had some employees who, from the very start, have challenged my ability to direct the agency. They continue to challenge, and that’s some of what is going on right now.”

Shulman is no longer physically working

in the office and did not appear over the weekend at Hike for Safe Haven, the organization’s flagship fundraiser.

“Safe Haven Family Shelter’s board of directors is working diligently to look into concerns shared by the staff and ensure there is no disruption to the important work Safe Haven does to support families experiencing homelessness,” reads a statement sent to the Scene on behalf of Safe Haven by Leigh Lindsey, a member of the board and senior vice president at public relations firm McNeely, Pigott & Fox. “During this time, Jim has chosen to work from his home office, which we support.”

Shulman has served as vice mayor since 2019, and was first elected to the Metro Council in 1999. He was named CEO of Safe Haven in 2021. Before that, Shulman led the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Scene.

Belle Meade City Commissioner Neal Clayton takes the oath of office during the Nov. 16, 2022, commission meeting.

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Retiring Belle Meade City Commissioner Bob Weigel

BY AMANDA HAGGARD

The kids will be home from school for multiple days this week, and you’ll be ready to get out and enjoy each other not in your house. You’d think there’d be a lull in the

free and cheap scene this week, but there’s plenty to choose from this long Thanksgiving weekend: Get out for a run before the festivities begin at the Music City Turkey

Trot. When the darkness sets in around 5 p.m., head over to Franklin to see a huge lights display. Go for a hike that ends with roasting marshmallows and drinking hot cocoas at the Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary. Or jump right into the Christmas mood at a North Pole Express event, complete with train rides.

As part of our fall series on free and cheap things to do with the family, here are a few ideas for spending time together over the next week:

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It’s not quite free, but for some cheap fun on Thanksgiving morning, the whole family can join in on a running tradition. Kids can run the one-mile waddle and adults can get in on the food-holiday 5K. There’s also a costume contest, team competition and entertainment throughout the run.

FRANKTOWN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Just a week ago, the 2022 FrankTown Festival of Lights started with its huge nightly lights show at the Williamson County Agricultural Center in Franklin. This year they’ve added a half-mile to the many

miles long lights feature. On Wednesdays, guests can walk the route and take photos along the way.

DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING FUN

On the day after Thanksgiving, Lane Motor Museum is giving away some additional fun with its regular admission price. Vaulted tours, which are normally an additional $10, will be free and they’ll have several throughout the day as well as demonstrations of the 1932 Helicron, 1969 Jarret, and 1964 Peel Trident.

MARSHMALLOW HIKES

Beginning on Nov. 26, the Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary will host Marshmallow Hikes, which last about 30-45 minutes and end with roasted marshmallows and hot chocolate. There are two levels for hiking, and hikes cost just $10.50.

NORTH POLE EXPRESS

At Saddle Wood Farms on Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, they’re hosting a North Pole Express. There will be crafts, music, food, photos with Santa, and, of course, train rides. Pajama attire is welcomed.

Bill Lee gets a C on infrastructure, and other missteps. Things couldn’t get much worse.

BY BILL FREEMAN

The responsibilities of a governor are numerous, but there are four main priorities that every state’s top executive must work

toward improving. Looking at Gov. Bill Lee’s results, does he deserve a passing grade? You be the judge.

One priority is to ensure that our infrastructure is sound. Are roads safe? Are bridges in good condition? Are our transportation systems adequate for population growth? A recent report from the American Society of Civil Engineers gives our state a C. You might think, “Well, a C is a passing grade — there’s room for improvement, but OK.” Well, a C is just one step above trouble, and it raises a good question: What’s happened with the money earmarked for infrastructure improvements from Gov. Bill Haslam’s IMPROVE Act? Remember that? It’s been more than five years since Haslam signed that legislation into effect, and Tennessee receives a C grade today? After last year’s worrisome news that the Hernando De Soto Bridge in Memphis — a bridge that sees tens of thousands of vehicles every day — had a crack so massive that the Mississippi River could be seen through it? Gracious. Gov. Lee certainly needs to bring us up from this C grade. Who wants infrastructure that is only barely adequate? Anything below an A is reason for concern.

gun violence prevention organization — Tennessee was at the time 11th in the nation for firearm mortality. We were seventh in the nation for firearm homicide, and fourth — FOURTH — for young gun deaths and gun homicides. These stats were compiled both before and during Lee’s first administration, so what policies and decisions has he enacted to increase our public safety? He shoved through legislation eliminating handgun permits and appointed to our state board of education a man whose company sold ammunition to the 17-year-old El Paso, Texas, school shooter who killed 10 people! What in the world is Lee thinking? He promised us on the campaign trail that he was sensitive to the problems of crime and gun violence, after working with the prisonoutreach group Men of Valor for decades. He said he would bring real improvements to the challenges facing our inner cities and our minorities, and deal with the crime and gun violence that affects all of us — but our underserved are even more so. His actions have spoken louder than his words.

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A second responsibility of a governor is to increase employment and encourage economic growth. Has Gov. Lee championed the efforts of the White House to do just that in the past two years? No. Instead of crediting President Joe Biden for a plan that created 500 jobs from Tritium — a company that manufactures electric vehicle chargers — Lee announced the growth with no acknowledgement of Biden’s invaluable input. The company itself credited Biden’s legislation as its reason for choosing Tennessee. Not very statesmanlike, I’d say. What’s more, critics have noted that Lee’s efforts to cram a right-to-work law into the state constitution are unnecessary and dangerous, because the newly passed amendment could alienate some of our most vital industries — namely, auto manufacturers and the businesses dependent upon them. Businesses, labor unions and manufacturing have coexisted relatively peacefully in Tennessee for decades. The state’s numerous preexisting statutes preserving right-to-work were sufficient and not under attack. Lee’s push for Amendment 1 seemed like a whole lot of bother over nothing — just a good chance of messing with the delicate balance between labor unions, the state and the massive industries that impact employment opportunities.

Point three: A governor is responsible for overseeing the health and welfare of a state’s residents. How has Lee accomplished this during his first term? For years, our state has been among those leading the nation in gun violence. According to a compelling 2020 op-ed by Beth Joslin Roth — policy director of The Safe Tennessee Project, a

A governor is also responsible for overseeing our public education system. Where to begin there? Lee’s former henchman Glen Casada twisted arms in the state legislature so strongly in order to pass the governor’s school voucher legislation that it was embroiled in federal court for years. Casada’s strong-arm tactics also helped bring about a federal investigation into the former state House speaker’s many suspected dealings. Lee has ignored the outcry of public educators over the risks involved in diverting funds away from public schools into school vouchers and charter schools. Has he listened? No. He has doubled down on dismantling our traditional public schools. The Hillsdale debacle will go down in history as a mark of shame. The school voucher program has emerged from its mothballed condition in federal court and been fast-tracked to be implemented quite soon — with public schools in Memphis and Nashville bracing for impact.

Tennesseans should have concerns about how Gov. Bill Lee has performed in regard to these four most basic priorities. We expect better. But more importantly, Tennessee deserves better!

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TDOT to suspend lane closures during Thanksgiving holiday

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The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all lane closures on state highways and interstates during the Thanksgiving holiday in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state.

According to a TDOT news release, all construction-related lane closures will be stopped beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 23, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28.

“Thanksgiving is typically the most traveled holiday of the year,” TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley said in the news release. “Halting road work during this time will provide maximum capacity on our highways and help alleviate congestion, especially during the predicted peak travel days of Wednesday and Sunday. TDOT’s regional HELP Trucks will also be working throughout the holiday weekend to assist with incidents that may occur along the interstates.”

However, workers may be on-site in some construction zones, and long-term lane closures will also remain in place on some construction projects.

TDOT asks motorists to continue to drive safely and obey the posted speeds, especially in work zones.

Drivers convicted of speeding in work zones where workers are present face a fine

of up to $500, plus court fees and possible increased insurance premiums.

AAA predicts that 1.2 million people will travel across the state during the holiday period, an increase of 12,000 people from

the 2021 Thanksgiving holiday and the busiest Thanksgiving since 2019.

Get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras from your desktop or mobile device.

Travelers can also dial 511 from any landline or cellular phone for travel information or follow TDOT on Twitter.

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CET ADDS LAUNCHTN CEO TO BOARD

Cumberland Emerging Technologies has announced the addition of Launch Tennessee CEO Lindsey Cox to its board of directors.

LaunchTN bills itself as a public-private partnership that provides resources to entrepreneurs, mentorship, accelerators, entrepreneurship training and capital access.

Cox previously spent six years at LaunchTN prior to rejoining the organization as CEO in April. She previously served as LaunchTN’s finance, accounting and compliance manager, innovation manager, director of its 36|86 Entrepreneurship Festival, and director of operations and government affairs.

After leaving LaunchTN in 2019, she worked at the office of innovation and entrepreneurship at the Economic Development Administration (a bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce) and then as CEO of CO.LAB (the Chattanooga entrepreneur center).

Cox earned both her master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Tennessee Tech University.

“Lindsey brings to our board valuable experience in supporting entrepreneurial endeavors. This is obviously a key perspective in an innovation-focused organization like CET and we are excited to welcome her to the board,” A.J. Kazimi, CEO of both CET and Cumberland Pharmaceuticals, said in a release.

CET’s board of directors also includes Alan Bentley, assistant vice chancellor of technology transfer at Vanderbilt University; Kenneth Holroyd, vice president of technology transfer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Wei Wang (Jack), CEO of WinHealth Pharmaceuticals; Samuel Lawrence, CEO and co-founder of CytoViva, Inc.; and Joseph Rolwing, senior director at CET, where he manages Nashville’s Life Sciences Center.

Cumberland Emerging Technologies — joint initiative among Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc., Vanderbilt University, Launch Tennessee and WinHealth Pharma — works to develop biomedical products emerging from university-based research and also manages Nashville’s Life Sciences Center — which supports biomedical startups.

MARS TAPS FORMER MAYBELLINE OFFICIAL AS REGIONAL PRESIDENT

Mars Petcare announced Thursday it has named Alanna McDonald as regional president of the Franklin-based company’s North America pet nutrition division.

According to a release, McDonald replaces Ikdeep Singh, who was named global president in May.

Most recently, McDonald served in high-ranking roles at L’Oreal subsidiaries Maybelline New York (including as

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president) and Garnier. Prior to that, McDonald spent 17 years at Procter & Gamble, working in China, Hong Kong, Canada and the U.S. in sales, marketing and brand management.

In her new role, McDonald will oversee a Mars Pet Nutrition North America portfolio that includes Pedigree, Iams and Cesar and is home to 3,600 employees.

Since 2020, Mars Pet Nutrition North America has seen its largest organic growth in recent history, serving more than 90 million customers.

McDonald holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Calgary and sits on the board of directors at Calgarybased Big Rock Brewery.

“Alanna is a proven leader who brings strong global perspective on what consumers want and what retailers need,” Singh said in the release. “She understands the massive potential of a well-placed digital experience –positioning us to meet the evolving needs of pet parents for years to come.”

Mars Petcare is affiliated with McLean, Virginia-based Mars Inc., which is known for its making of confectionery.

LOCAL STARTUP SEEKS TO SERVE TRUCK DRIVERS, RURAL COMMUNITIES

BY HANNAH HERNER

Brentwood startup Interstate Health Systems has announced its launch after the close of its pre-seed funding round. Former LifePoint executive Jeff Seraphine will serve as CEO.

The company plans to build 60 urgent care clinics near truck stops and travel centers in the next two years, which will also serve medically underserved and rural areas, according to a press release. The services will include telemedicine and prescription services.

“Our nation’s economy and the basic human needs of more than 300 million Americans depend on professional truck drivers who historically have had no access to traditional clinic locations while on the road, forcing them to delay the care they need,” Seraphine said. “IHS offers an innovative solution to our health care delivery system that will support the primary care and urgent care needs of a vital and underserved group, while also better supporting rural communities and interstate travelers.”

HEALTH EQUITY NONPROFIT EYES NASHVILLE PRIMARY CARE MARKET

A Phoenix-based nonprofit, Equality Health, has named Nashville as an area of focus. The company helps independent primary care practices convert to value-based care through joining their network.

Equality Health focuses on health equity, especially in culturally diverse and

underserved communities, according to a press release. The company is now in Arizona, Texas (where it has 168 practices) and Tennessee.

“As we drive the industry toward valuebased care, we view primary care practices as the engine of change, as many times they are the first touchpoint for patients on their care journey,” said Hugh Lytle, founder and CEO. “We want to support primary care practices, especially those located in underserved communities, and help them flourish across the nation, as they preserve access to quality care for all. We look forward to partnering with practices in Nashville and expanding across the state in the future.”

Lytle was also a co-founder of Axia Health Management, which later became Tivity Health. The Franklin-based company went private earlier this year

CUMBERLAND PHARMACEUTICALS FINALIZES MOVE

Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. has moved its headquarters to the 21-story office component of the two-tower Broadwest campus in Midtown.

According to a release, the public bio pharmaceutical company is not announcing terms of its lease or the cost to undertake the relocation.

Previously, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals operated at the 2525 West End building across from Centennial Park.

With the move, the 1999-founded com pany is expected to soon be home to about 100 employees, with a majority of those employed at the local headquarters.

“As a national center of the health care industry, Nashville has proven to be an ideal location for us to build our health care company,” A.J. Kazimi, Cumberland Phar maceuticals CEO, said in the release. “With a growing portfolio of FDA-approved brands and a deep pipeline of new medicines for the future, we are poised to attain significant milestones in the coming years. I am confi dent that this well-located, state-of-the-art new headquarters will play an important role in our future success.”

MEHARRY WELCOMES NICHOLS AS SVP OF CLINICAL AFFAIRS

Meharry Medical College has added Dr. Michelle Nichols as senior vice president of clinical affairs.

According to a release, Nichols will grow Meharry’s six residency programs within the school of medicine: internal medicine, psychiatry, family medicine, preventive medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and occupational medicine. She will serve as MMC’s designated institutional official for the accreditation council for graduate medical education.

Nichols joins Meharry from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, where

she served as associate dean for clinical affairs and medical director for Morehouse Healthcare. She directed the Morehouse School of Medicine/Morehouse College Community COVID-19 Vaccination Program.

In 2021, Nichols testified before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) hearing on “Vaccines: America’s Shot at Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

Becker’s Hospital Review profiled Nichols in its feature “Six Black women who have been on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19.”

“We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Nichols to the Meharry family,” Dr. James E.K. Hildreth, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College, said in the release. “In addition to her extensive clinical affairs experience and passion for mentoring young physicians, Dr. Nichols is a true champion for patients and dedicated to ensuring that all people have access to the care they need. We look forward to working with her to advance Meharry’s mission of achieving equitable health outcomes for all and creating new educational opportunities that will benefit all Meharrians and the people we serve.”

JOINS MORGAN SAMUELS AS CFO, COO

Nashville-based executive personnel search firm Morgan Samuels has appointed Jarrod Gray chief financial and operations officer.

According to a release, Gray is responsible for finance, human resources, information technology and overall business operations.

Gray has more than 15 years of experience serving as a senior financial executive in distribution and manufacturing environments. He joins Morgan Samuels from The Merchants Company, recently acquired by Performance Food Group, where he led the firm’s financial exit and transition efforts for HR, accounting and IT functions. While at The Merchants Company, Gray helped scale the company from $230 million to $850 million in revenue over 15 years.

“We are delighted to have Jarrod on our team,” Bert Hensley, CEO of Morgan Samuels, said in the release. “His strong background in finance, human resources and business development operations is in direct alignment with our growth strategy goals. He is a world class leader, and we are excited to welcome him to Morgan Samuels.”

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Low voter turnout blamed on uncontested races, other issues

BY KATELYNN WHITE

Voter turnout in Tennessee was particularly low this November at less than 40 percent of registered voters. That rate was below the 2018 rate of 54.44 percent.

According to an analysis from civic organization Think Tennessee, uncontested races and confusion about redistricting could have helped contribute to low turnout. More than half of state legislative races had just one candidate.

Local nonprofit organization The Equity Alliance works on voter registration and turnout. Tamika White, the director of programs and special projects, told the Post that apathy and voting access were partially to blame for low turnout.

“If you have paid attention to national elections, we have had an election every year and people are tired of not seeing the change that they wish to see,” she said. “It makes them not enthused about voting.”

Furthermore, White said if Tennessee became an automatic voter registration state, a positive turnaround could happen.

“If we improve voting access, that will improve voting turnout,” she said. “Tennessee should be an automatic voter registration state. Once you move here, and you get a license here, you’re automatically registered to vote. It takes too many steps to get someone registered here in the state, especially when someone is not fully committed to Tennessee. Tennessee needs to be an automatic voter registration state.”

Despite the numbers decreasing, White mentions the nonprofit organization is still committed to encouraging residents to partake in the voting process.

“We believe in our people, and we believe if we keep engaging them, then we can ultimately get them to participate in the political process,” she said. “The organization is going to continue on the path that we’re already on.”

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

MBA, Lipscomb Academy, CPA, Nashville Christian advance to state title games

BY CODY FUTRELL

A big defensive play late helped Montgomery Bell Academy secure a spot in the TSSAA DII-AAA championship game following a thrilling 28-27 win at home Friday over McCallie Academy of Chattanooga.

After McCallie (10-3) pulled within one point with 45 seconds remaining on a 13-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jay St. Helaire to Andreï Dèlinois, the Blue Tornado went for two points and the lead.

After scoring on a pair of touchdowns on fourth down earlier in the game, MBA (12-0) made a stop, and then Payne Daniels recovered the onside kick that followed to secure victory.

Tied 14-14 at halftime, MBA took the lead on a Marcel Reed touchdown pass to Hutton Durrett and then a 45-yard bomb down the sideline five minutes later to Claiborne Richards for the 28-14 advantage.

Reed, an Ole Miss commit, finished the game completing 15-of-23 attempts for 211 yards and 4 touchdowns. The shifty quarterback also added 89 yards on 8 carries for the Big Red. Stats are unofficial as of press time.

Less than three minutes later, McCallie answered as St. Helaire led a long scoring drive highlighted by a 50-yard pass completion and a 3-yard touchdown run.

St. Helaire made his presence known all night and finished with 205 yards on 18-of26 passing as well as 67 yards and two scores rushing for the Blue Tornado (10-3).

The Big Red scored just before halftime when Reed marched the team down the field with three straight accurate throws including a 36-yard bullet to Ty Byrd to tie the game 14-14 at the break.

Reed opened the scoring on the game’s opening drive as well. After missing on his first three pass attempts of the game, Reed kept the offset drive alive with his feet and then connected with Blake Ragsdale on a 9-yard touchdown pass and the early 7-0 lead.

McCallie would later take the lead by scoring not one, but two fourth-down touchdowns.

First, St. Helaire scored on a 10-yard run on fourth down with 5:16 remaining in the second quarter. Following an interception thrown by Reed, McCallie had another fourth on that drive but called a timeout to discuss the play call.

The teams came out of the timeout and the Blue Tornado ran to the left side with running back Ja’Von McMahan, who broke one tackle and scampered for a 61-yard touchdown and a 14-7 lead with 5:16 remaining in the second quarter.

MBA will face Baylor (10-2), also out of Chattanooga, on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m. in Chattanooga at Finley Stadium for the DII-AAA championship.

In the semifinals, Baylor defeated Brentwood Academy 44-39 by stopping the Eagles a yard short of the end zone on the final play of the game.

CPA 28 Chattanooga Christian 13Division II-AA

BY KEVIN WARNER

The Christ Presbyterian Academy Lions earned its fifth straight berth in the TSSAA Division II-AA championship with a powerful 28-13 victory on the road against Chattanooga Christian School Friday night.

After scoring on the opening drive, thanks to an Asher Keck touchdown, the Lions and Chargers traded turnovers before Chattanooga Christian (10-3) tied the game up 7-7. CPA found the end zone again late in the quarter thanks to a Crews Law touchdown run.

Quarterback Brendan Streeter threw two interceptions, but only one led to points. The second proceeded an Easton Dillard fumble recovery after Law’s touchdown.

CPA (8-5) would get another touchdown from Vanderbilt University commit London Humphreys on a wide receiver sweep just before halftime to take a 21-7 lead at the break.

Both teams started slowly in the second half, punting the ball back and forth, but a Chargers fumble around midfield and return by Leroy Harris to the Charger 10-yard line set up Law for his second touchdown of the game with 3:05 left to play in the third quarter.

CCS scored late in the fourth quarter to give the game its final score, but the defense really stymied the Chargers offense all night.

The Lions will face an undefeated defending champion in Lipscomb Academy. It will be the third straight meeting in the championship game between the two teams.

The Mustangs defeated the Lions, 43-21, on Oct. 21 and shut them out 27-0 in last year’s championship game.

The championship rematch will take place on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga.

Lipscomb men, Vanderbilt women fall in NCAA second round

BY LOGAN BUTTS

The college soccer season came to an end in Nashville over the weekend as both the Lipscomb men and the Vanderbilt women bowed out in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

On Friday night, Vanderbilt faced off with No. 4-seed and No.12-ranked Northwestern in Los Angeles for a spot on the Sweet 16.

The first half was a scoreless defensive battle, with the two teams combining for just three shots on target total.

The Wildcats (16-4-2) broke through the game’s scoring draught in the 54th minute when Josie Aulicino notched a goal.

Vanderbilt (12-5-4) responded just over 10 minutes later, but the goal was waved off due to an offsides call.

Northwestern notched a decisive second goal in the 81st minute as Aulicino set up Bridget Mitchell for the 2-0 lead.

Vanderbilt finally scored in the 83rd minute when Ella Shamburger slotted home a penalty, but it was too little too late.

After receiving a first-round bye, Lipscomb, seeded No. 9 overall nationally, hosted a second-round matchup with Western Michigan on Sunday afternoon. It was the first time any Bisons program has hosted an NCAA Tournament game.

Neither squad was able to find the back of the net for the first 70 minutes of the match despite several shots on frame from Lipscomb (14-3-2). Western Michigan (16-22) managed to score the game’s first and only goal in the 71st minute when Daniel Nimick headed in a corner kick.

The Bisons outshot the Broncos 14 to 10, with a 7 to 4 shots-on-goal advantage. Grace Christian Academy alum Malachi Jones paced the team with five shots, including three on goal, while Jelldrick Dallman added three shots and Tyrese Spicer had two on frame.

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Goalkeeper Sara Wojdelko finished with four saves.

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Nashville Christian 54 Jackson Christian 20 - Division II-A

BY LOGAN BUTTS

Nashville Christian (10-2) has reached the state championship game for the third time in program history after winning it all in 2015 and losing to DCA last season.

Quarterback Jared Curtis went 13-18 for 309 yards, five touchdowns, and zero interceptions. He also had 47 rushing yards and a touchdown. Donovan Smith caught

seven passes for 168 yards and a touchdown, while James Warmbrod made four catches for 115 yards and two scores.

The Eagles will face Friendship Christian (12-0) on Thursday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m. at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga for a chance to take home the DII-A state title.

Lipscomb Academy 44 Knoxville Webb 7 - Division II-AA

BY LOGAN BUTTS

The defending state champion Lipscomb Academy Mustangs (12-0) will be back in the Division II-AA title game for the third straight season after a dominant win over previously undefeated Knoxville Webb (101).

Liberty commit Hank Brown was 15-20 for 150 yards, four touchdowns,

and zero interceptions. Kamarion Ward, Junior Sherrill, Dillon Lorick, and Drew Wroblewski all caught scores.

Drew Patterson and Micah Burton ran the ball a combined 29 times for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Kaleb Beasley had an interception again this week.

Snedeker, Tennessee Golf Foundation donate $55,000 to Nashville Christian School for golf facility

BY CHIP CIRLLO

Brandt Snedeker enjoys giving back to the community.

Snedeker and the Tennessee Golf Foundation did just that on Wednesday, presenting Nashville Christian School with $55,000 in funds for a golf practice facility.

NCS, Tennessee School for the Blind and local junior golf programs will use the facility.

“This is why I have a foundation; this is why we have a tournament here in town,” Snedeker said of the Simmons Bank Open. “It’s just finding ways to kind of give back to the community.”

The Snedeker Foundation’s main goal is to help kids from Middle Tennessee.

“Obviously, having Nashville School for the Blind kids who are going through a hard time, being able to introduce them to the game of golf,” Snedeker said. “Being able to build this facility for them so they can come out just once or twice a week to introduce them to the game.”

NCS golfers will also use the facility to practice.

Snedeker, a nine-time winner on the PGA Tour, is sidelined by a sternum injury.

He played at Montgomery Bell Academy and Vanderbilt before turning pro.

“I’m on the injured reserve right now, so I’m going to be out for a little while,” Snedeker said. “I’m going to have some surgery in the next week or two. Hopefully, by late spring I’ll be back on the tour playing.”

The practice facility will include a putting/chipping green and nets for full swings of all golf clubs.

Chad NeSmith, who has won multiple U.S. Blind Golf Association Championships, believes access to the facility will be a priceless opportunity for Tennessee School for the Blind golfers.

NeSmith found golf after he could no longer play football or basketball as a teenager.

“Let me tell you something, this is the greatest game that there’s ever been,” NeSmith said, his voice cracking with emotion. “It saved my life from depression. I know it can for others, so again, I am so thankful that this thing is gonna happen. Disability doesn’t mean you can’t do it.”

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or in a gallery,” Amanda Beam said.

The gallery held a first look event on the weekend of Nov. 19 and hopes to continue to grow and offer more ways to connect with art and artists, including offering in-home or in-gallery art consultations.

“Our vision for this space is kind of

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treatment he needs, but the extreme injuries the victim experienced as a result of Mr. Micheli’s attack persuade the Court that the maximum sentence is justified in this case,” Judge Blackburn wrote in the sentencing order.

According to The Tennessean, Micheli had been arrested earlier that year by the U.S. Secret Service in Washington D.C. after he stopped a vehicle outside of the White House and refused to move it.

The Tennessean also reported that between the attack and his capture, Micheli had been seen inside of a Gallatin urgent care facility where he asked staff for a suture kit, appearing to have a wound on his leg.

Micheli left the medical facility without receiving any aid and eventually purchased medical supplies at a drug store prior to his capture.

Paavola’s family attorney Ben Raybin told reporters after the sentencing hearing, “no amount of punishment can bring Joel back or fill the immeasurable loss that was created by his senseless and untimely passing.”

from the beginning to be a third space, a space where not only do you come in to buy a piece of art or look at art to make connections to make new relationships, find out more about yourself, learn more about other people, move even beyond art to just greater beauty as a whole,” Amanda

Beam said, adding that they hope to use the space to connect with artists of all mediums and disciplines, designers, customers, along with corporate and nonprofit community members.

Richland Fine Art Gallery is located at 4009 Hillsboro Pike, suite 203A, and will be

open by appointment only from Nov. 21-25, and open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 26 for small business Saturday, as well as 10 a.m.-6 p.m. from Nov. 8-Dec. 3.

Lipscomb to hold 18th annual Lighting of the Green on Nov. 29

BY JAYME FOLTZ

Lipscomb University is celebrating the start of the holiday season with the 18th annual Lighting of the Green, the community’s festive holiday tradition. This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 29, outside Lipscomb’s Allen Arena.

Festivities will begin at 4 p.m., giving attendees the opportunity to explore the Merry Marketplace, which houses a variety of holiday vendors, in McQuiddy Gymnasium and take free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Allen Arena.

The main event of the evening is the holiday concert hosted by Christian music artist Amy Grant which begins at 6 p.m. The concert will also feature a slate of special guests and Lipscomb’s ensemble Sanctuary and Gospel Choir and choirs from Lipscomb Academy and Lipscomb University.

The evening will conclude with the lighting of the campus’ Christmas tree in the Allen Arena Mall.

According to the University, surface parking in the Shinn Center lot and University Park Drive will be blocked off from 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Overflow parking will be available in the Stokes lot and Lipscomb Academy football field lots. Handicap parking will be available in the Allen Arena parking garage.

Shuttles will run from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. from Woodmont Hills Church (3710 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN, 37204) to help provide parking for the jolly evening.

Domenic Laurence Micheli as seen in a 2018 mug shot following his arrest for the murder of Belle Meade gym owner Joel Paavola.

COMPTROLLER QUESTIONS

Since state legislators decided to have a hearing based on the comptroller’s “socalled” audit of Tennessee State University’s inaccurate accountings, why haven’t they had a hearing for the comptroller’s failure to provide the Federal Land Grant monies that the state had diverted for many years to itself rather than to TSU. The reason is quite simple: A House Of Racists, Period. They can always find the wrong of what those of color do, but those who look like them can divert federal money and they don’t call up the comptroller for an accounting. However, I am bewildered that legislators of color have not submitted a request to the federal government to investigate the state and comptroller in regards to the diversion of TSU’s Federal Land Grant Funding. It’s shameful that the legislators who held this ‘TSU accounting hearing’ would do so based on their biases, rather than have hearings based toward ALL state agencies who misuse federal and state money. Little wonder the comptroller looks like them! Oh, by the way, I am an MTSU graduate, not a TSU.

CRYING SHAME

Nashville is the cultural, financial, educational, business, and medical nexus of our state, and yet, these many varying perspectives have been redistricted out of any voice in Congress. I am embarrassed to have Republican zealots like Marsha and Andy represent our state. No voice is given to the many aspects of our vibrant capital city other than the rural factions.

This is a crying shame!!

DON’T DO DRUGS

The top pick for President last election is back running again for 2024. Trump

TICKED OFF! Where Freedom of Speech is Alive & Well

announced recently that he is in. If you listen to the speech, you heard lots of red meat grievances that we have heard before. The speech emanated from the Trump top secret bunker Mar a Lago. He did make some news like he said he is a victim but I didn’t understand what he was a victim of.

As it relates to Tennessee he is as strong as ever on crime. The only exception was that pesky Jan. 6 crime spree in Washington DC. He said that was okay since it was his people just visiting the Capitol. But for now, he is back as Trump declared that the drug dealers and druggies should get the death sentence. So what? Well, the hills are not alive with music but awash in illegal drugs. The Tennessee rural counties are both Trumpworld and the opioid epicenter.

Why would Trump try to stop Illegal drugs when our Governor turns a blind eye?

STATE AMAZON DEAL

Remember when our conservatives in State government were bidding for Amazon business after New York said that they didn’t trust Amazon? We in Tennessee laughed as our Governor handed Amazon tons of taxpayer monies. The deal is for jobs. Cash for jobs.

In the summer Amazon announced that the new warehouses are not happening. This week Amazon started company-wide layoffs. Has anyone heard whether Tennessee will get the jobs we paid for? And the Governor is just getting started, God help us.

LIFE BEING PRO-LIFE WARRIORS

Our State leaders participate in regular meetings with the anti-abortion lobbyists. Recently a recording of the most recent meeting was made public. The details are revolting if you value your personal freedom

from a jackboot government.

Data mining of personal health records was suggested for use in prosecuting Tennesseans. Forget HIPPA privacy laws.

After the furor dies down from the regulations and enforcement of ‘forced fullterm pregnancy’ the anti-abortion crusade will be passing laws to outlaw IVF and contraception.

They professed doing it the Christian way. Whatever your political views are it’s clear that this recording is the way that conservatives see their calling in Tennessee. How is this any different from the way the Taliban operate or Ayatollah dictates? We have our own Christian Nationalists right here in Tennessee putting the black boot on our necks.

Remind me again, pro-life is what?

INFLATION, INFLATION, HUNTER BIDEN

You remember way, way back a week ago our conservative candidates were all in on

the #1 issue facing the families of America, inflation? It’s been a whole week and inflation must have been solved as the #1 issue is now a private citizen named Hunter. Those conservatives got inflation stomped out even before you can fill up your trickedout pick-up with $5 a gallon gas and get yourself a Slim Jim. How-doo!

Now, this guy Hunter seems like a sympathetic guy. Like rural Tennessee, he had a drug problem. Not aware of any top secret documents stolen? He did not send rioters to hang the VP that anyone is aware of. He did not carry on affairs while married, did he? And on and on…

Our conservative contingent of congressmen that the rural true believers just sent to Washington know, Hunter Biden has nothing to do with inflation. We all can now enjoy the Slim Jim with the $5 gas. I’m going to thank Andy for helping me and my kids with the inflation. Thanks again Andy for helping Tennessee families.

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Pomegranate Molasses & Thyme Roasted Squash

BY EDIBLE NASHVILLE

No need to peel the squash for this easy dish. Just cut a acorn squash, butternut squash, or pumpkin into rings then in half again. Any combination of winter squash will work, just make the pieces approximately the same size. You can find

pomegranate molasses at most grocery stores or international markets. You can also substitute standard molasses or honey combined with 1 tablespoon lemon juice for the pomegranate molasses. Be sure to save the seeds to roast.

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Ingredients

2 small acorn squash or pumpkins

1 small butternut squash or pumpkin

3 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup pomegranate molasses, divided

1 handful fresh thyme, plus sprigs for serving large flake sea salt freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. Carefully cut squash in half and scrape out seeds. Cut acorn squash into rings and then cut rings in half. Trim top from butternut squash and cut into pieces lengthwise.

3. Toss all squash with olive oil. Spread out flat on sheet pan. Drizzle with 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses. Sprinkle with thyme, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

4. Roast 20 minutes. Squash should be fork tender, but not mushy. Remove from oven. Cover loosely if not serving immediately. Just before serving, drizzle with remaining molasses and additional fresh thyme sprigs.

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Nashville Food Project’s Nourish

BY BRENDA BATEY

PHOTOS BY BRENDA BATEY

The Nashville Food Project’s annual fundraiser, Nourish, was held at Montgomery Bell Academy’s Dining Hall, where some of Nashville’s most innovative chefs provided an evening of delicious food and fine wine.

The event included silent and live auctions with a number of food, wine, and travel experiences up for bid.

Nashville Food Project grows organic food and shares resources with others interested in growing their own food. The organization uses recovered, donated and garden-grown food to prepare and cook made-from-scratch meals for those in need of nourishing meals.

The dinner at the event was provided by some of the best chefs in Nashville, who created masterpieces for each course. And beverages to enhance each dish were served.

As guests arrived, they enjoyed Slim & Husky’s Chef Jason Williams’s hors d’oeuvre, chicken and collard green egg rolls with spicy peach mustard.

The Nashville Food Project’s Chef Bianca Morton also created an hors d’oeuvre, heirloom tomato and burrata mousse crostini.

The savory hors d’oeuvres were served with spiced honey whiskey sours featuring Old Hickory, straight Bourbon whiskey, La Chiara Gavi di Gavi, and Simone Capecci Picus.

International Market’s Chef Arnold Myint, who also chaired the evening, provided the first course, which was Yum Khao Tod-Thai Arancini Salad.

The ingredients for this treat for the taste buds were coconut, red curry, preserved radish, peanut, gingerpickled onion, chili, makrut, mint, scallions, frisee, mizuna, and

garlic lime-palm sugar dressing. The salad was paired with Conundrum White Blend.

In addition to an hors d’oeuvre, Chef Williams offered a second course of pork belly mac and cheese with sweet potato marmalade and cornbread crumbles, paired with Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais.

City House Nashville Chef Tandy Wilson supplied the third course, which was roasted chicken with mustard green salsa verde, roasted sweet potato, arugula and marinated fennel. With this tasty dish, the wait staff served Soleil Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir.

City House Nashville’s Chef Rebekah Turshen furnished the delicious dessert, which was apple cinnamon Pavlova with oat pecan streusel, paired with Dogliotti Moscato D’Asti.

Supporters included: Rick and Andy Leach, Joe and Theresa MacCurdy, Christy and Michael Moberly, John and Lori Pearce, Kay Quint, Alexander and Lauren Abels, Lisa and Lang Aston, Billy and Lady Bird, Mary Lea and Rick Bryant, Ginny and Wood Caldwell, Ellen and Jay Clayton, John and Laura Cooper, Mark and Sherry Deutschmann, Derrick Dishner, Lynn Putnam, Anne-Marie and Jonathan Farmer, Katherine and Dan Hartle, Joe and Penny Hodgson, Betsy and Gayle Malone, Keith and Katie Meador, Yvette and Andrew Meldrum, Marian Ott, Craig Philip, Rita Pirkl, Maeve McConville, Stephen and Sara Anne Quinn, Brenda Reed, Nancy and Michael Richardson, Sarah and Trey Tally, and Judy and Kelly Wright.

For more information about the Nashville Food Project, visitthenashvillefoodproject.org or call 615-460-0172.

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Lori Pearce, Nathan DeWitt, and Kate and John Pearce

Margie Quinn, Katie Johnson, Rob Quinn, and Collin Dabbieri

John Shaw, Cindy Johnson, and Ana Smetana

Mike Sposato, Lynn Putnam, Derrick Dishner, and Grace Sposato

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University School’s Artclectic Patron Party

BY BRENDA BATEY

The Artclectic patron party was held at University School of Nashville (USN), with Chairs Donna Gilliam, Amy Manoukian, and Kim Sandler Rhodes.

Patron party chairs were Tara Goldberg and Shalene Gray, who used a Gatsby with a twist theme, with sleek pink velvet sofas and side chairs, sophisticated mirrored tables and bars, and feathered centerpieces in Eiffel Tower vases.

The featured artist was USN alum Grant Garmezy, who uses glass to depict animal imagery and natural forms. He strives to capture expression and movement in his work to elevate it from a sculpture to a story.

Libations provided by Lipman Brothers included classic cocktails French 75, Gin Rickey and Old Fashioned.

Appetizers served by Strategic Hospitality were: pork loin with silver dollar rolls, prime rib sandwiches, fruit and cheese displays, mushroom and trout dip toast, hummus and harissa flatbread, meatballs, and other treats.

Fifty-four emerging and established artists, chosen by a panel of expert jurors, showed their work for University School of Nashville Association’s (USNA) signature event.

Art lovers viewed an eclectic mix of paintings, photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and more.

Now in its 26th year, proceeds from

the event are earmarked for the Artclectic Endowment Fund for Innovative Teaching, which supports curricular innovation and classroom excellence at USN.

Guests included: Tory and Will Fitzgibbon, Tonia and Jeff Klein, Dara and Craig Frieberg, Elizabeth Masic, Amy and John Sullivan, Glynis and Martin Sandler, Jennifer Aaron, Kathryn Barnett, Melanie and Jake Block, Dina and Matt Caplan, Stephanie Cohen, Natalie Dickson, Aaron Raney, Sam and Robyn Yazdian, Azita and Abe Yazdian, Appy Frenchman, Viraj Parikh, Michelle and Stephen Frohsin, Nealy Glenn, Tricia and William Hastings, Sandra and Steve Hecklin, Linda Herrell, Loraine Lippolis, Leigh Ivey Hicks, Jack Hicks, Leesa Hinson, Amy and Kevin Huffman, Christy Ivey, Greg Polzin, Helen Jahangir, Emily and Wells Johnson, Amy and Brian Katz, Lindsey Kennedy, Valerie King, Charlotte and Alex Langerman, Kim and Brian Lapidus, Kelly and Mac Linton, Charlie Vaden, Jen and Chris Murdock, Lesley and Reed Omary, Jennifer Penson, Leeron Resnick, Josie Robins, Kevin Stack, Audrey Anderson, Richard Rosenthal, Tori Ross, Kathryn Sasser, May Smythe, Carol Scott, Katelyn Silver Howard, Kelly and Jacob Unger, Jenifer Weeks, Anne Westfall, and Amy Woodson.

Jim Rieniets with INSBANK, the patron party sponsor, Susie Rieniets, and Tami and Jeff Hall

Vadis Turner, Clay Ezell, McLean Barbieri, and Amy Woodson

USNA President Angie Howard and Chris Howard

Kyron Buckner, Phylicia Moye, and Randi Days

Joel and Linda Gluck, and Jono Gluck

Phillip and Anna Cramer

Howard Greenstone and Grace Hu

Patrons Party Chairs Tara Goldberg and Shalene Gray Artclectic Chairs Kim Sandler Rhodes, Donna Gilliam, and Amy Manoukian

Featured Artist Grant Garmezy and Erin Garmezy

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Rocketown Comedy for a Cause

BY BRENDA BATEY PHOTOS BY BRENDA BATEY

Rocketown and its founder, Michael W. Smith, welcomed guests for its annual dinner and auction, featuring comedian Keith Alberstadt at Comedy for a Cause.

Originally from Nashville, Alberstadt now lives in New York City. He’s been seen on The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Comic Standing, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and has made several tours to the Middle East and around the world to entertain U.S. troops.

Susan Joy was honored with the Betty Dickens Award for her many years of service to Rocketown, serving on the board and working on numerous fundraisers and other projects for the charity.

Lipman Brothers donated beverages for the evening and Kristen Winston Catering provided the delicious dinner.

Everyone enjoyed a mixed green salad with apples and goat cheese, and chicken

breasts with orzo, wild rice, apricots and cashews, asparagus, carrots and wild mushrooms.

Dessert was pumpkin spice cake with butter cream icing and candied orange zest.

Lavish auction items included: a private suite at the Nashville Predators; a pool table owned by former Titan’s Head Coach Mike Munchak and donated by Titan’s retired Strength Coach Steve Watterson; guitars signed by Ray Stevens, Ricky Skaggs, Michael W. Smith, Toby Mac, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman and others; a sapphire earrings and necklace set from Peacock Jewelers; a stay in a Gatlinburg tiny home; Hatch show print posters; tickets to tour Belmont Mansion; and dinners at Sperry’s, Morton’s, STK, Ruth’s Chris Steak house, Eddie V’s prime seafood, Sam’s Place, Fleming’s, and many more.

For more information, visit rocketown.org or call 615-490-3659.

Honoree Susan Joy and Bill Joy

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