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A Resolution recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the Tennessee Tribune.
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WHEREAS, on December 5, 2021, the Tennessee Tribune celebrated its 30th anniversary with an event at Lighthouse Lake in Hendersonville, Tennessee; and
WHEREAS, led by publisher Rosetta Mill-Perry, the Tennessee Tribune is the state’s largest minority newspaper; and
WHEREAS, each week, more than 150,000 Tennesseans read the Tennessee Tribune; and
WHEREAS, the Tennessee Tribune has proudly walked in the legacy and tradition of the Black press and has prepared and mentored dozens of next generation journalists for careers in the field by providing scholarships, training and hands-on experience, and internship opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the publication has been influential over the last three decades in sharing positive stories that highlight the contributions, challenges, and impact of the Black community - many stories that are not told by other publications; and
WHEREAS, in addition, the Tennessee Tribune opened a news store in the Nashville International Airport in November 2021, featuring local Black-owned vendors; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan County Council celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tennessee Tribune.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Tennessee Tribune, Tennessee’s largest statewide minority weekly newspaper.
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.