Vanderbilt University spends $14 million a year complying with federal higher education regulations, its chancellor told the U.S. Senate Education Committee. His point: That number is too high.
Despite The Icy Roads, Nashville Drivers Are Heading To Grocery Stores
The slick roads Tuesday meant that Nashville drivers couldn’t be in much of a hurry. And at some grocery stores, Nashville shoppers couldn’t either. Around noon on Tuesday, the parking lot of the Kroger on Rosa Parks was full of cars and slush. Shannon Himes, who lives around the corner, was waiting outside the entrance […]
Want Tennessee Promise? First, Scale The Federal Financial Aid Form
This weekend marks an important deadline for high school seniors applying for the Tennessee Promise scholarship: If they want to stay eligible for free community or technical college, they have to fill out a federal financial aid application by Feb. 15. It can be a burden filling out the FAFSA, which stands for Free Application […]
How Would Nashville’s Next Mayor Compete With Williamson County?
As Nashville’s seven major mayoral candidates congregated at a forum hosted by the Nashville Business Journal, one of the big questions revolved around competition: “If a Fortune 500 company were looking to relocate to Williamson County, how would youbring it to Davidson County instead?” a moderator asked. Businesswoman Linda Rebrovick pointed to her career experience, saying […]
In Nashville’s High Schools, A Push To Get Students Ready For A Job
Listen In real life, Kiara Beard is a senior at Overton High School. Today in class, she has a new role: pharmacist.
Tennessee’s State Of The State Makes Big Promises But No Big Surprises
Making good on promises: That was one of the themes to emerge Monday night from Gov. Bill Haslam’s State of the State address.
New Grant Will Finance Affordable Housing And Studios For Artists — After Defining ‘Artist’
Nashville has a new fund to help artists purchase affordable housing and studios. The Housing Fund, a nonprofit that finances affordable housing around Middle Tennessee, has received a $200,000 grant and pledged $400,000 of its own for loans.
New Grant Will Finance Affordable Housing And Studios For Artists — After Defining ‘Artist’
Nashville has a new fund to help artists purchase affordable housing and studios. The Housing Fund, a nonprofit that finances affordable housing around Middle Tennessee, has received a $200,000 grant and pledged $400,000 of its own for loans.
Auto Manufacturing Jobs In Nashville Area Have Grown Faster Than In Detroit, Study Finds
Nashville has had more job growth in advanced industries since the recession than any other metro area in the country, according to a new study from the Brookings Institute, and it’s largely thanks to motor vehicle manufacturers.
Auto Manufacturing Jobs In Nashville Area Have Grown Faster Than In Detroit, Study Finds
Nashville has had more job growth in advanced industries since the recession than any other metro area in the country, according to a new study from the Brookings Institute, and it’s largely thanks to motor vehicle manufacturers.