NC5 partners with Community Foundation to help families affected by explosion
Jason Lamb
and last updated 2021-01-20 11:10:25-05
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â NewsChannel 5 has partnered with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) to establish the âNashville Neighbors Fundâ to support downtown residents and businesses affected by the Christmas Day explosion along the riverfront.
The CFMT said grants from the Nashville Neighbors Fund will be made to nonprofits providing services for both the immediate and long-term needs arising from the explosion.
âOur work helps free nonprofits up to concentrate on delivering vital services while we connect generosity with need and our community sets out to rebuild. We know when disasters strike, there are no quick fixes,â said Ellen Lehman, president of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
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If you work in the hospitality industry or did before the one-two punch of Nashville s 2020 and are in need of a Christmas dinner, head to the Nashville Farmers Market between 2 and 4 p.m. on Thursday (Christmas Eve Day).
The folks from Tennessee Action for Hospitality the group of independent restaurant owners, workers, and chefs who have been advocating for the industry this year have organized donations of 400 free meals and pantry items, to be given away on a first come, first served basis. Meals are available to any restaurant, bar or hotel worker be they caterers, event planners or distributors. No proof of hardship is required.
Courtesy of Lewis Thomason
Kaya Grace Porter, an associate in the Nashville office of Lewis Thomason, has been elected to the Nashville Bar Association s 2021 board of directors.
Porter (pictured) has been a member of the NBA since her admission to law practice. She was first appointed to lead the group s diversity committee in 2018 and reappointed in 2019 and 2020.
Porter is the two-time recipient of the Nashville Bar Association’s President Award and is a member of Nashville Emerging Leaders’ Class of 2020. She practices education law, labor and employment law, and general civil litigation, defending matters before state and federal courts alike.
Civic Design Center, Logo Brands, The Community Foundation announce updates
Courtesy of Logo Brands
Franklin-based Logo Brands Inc. has signed a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with the National Football League, effective April 1, 2021.
According to a release, Logo Brands will manufacture, produce and distribute stadium blankets, throws and pillows representing all NFL teams. Logo Brands has had the determination and foundation for a strong business model since they first presented to The NFL, Jennifer Gray, NFL licensing director, said in a release. It s exciting to watch as they expand their rights in the sports licensed space. While the home category has been a strong business for us, we believe there is much more we can do in today s marketplace.