TSU to Host Metropolitan Nashville Minority Caucus’ Ninth Anniversary Reception Feb. 27

Adam McFadden

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU News Service) – The Metropolitan Nashville Minority Caucus will hold its ninth Anniversary Reception at Tennessee State University on Thursday, Feb. 27, beginning at 5 p.m.

Several Metro government officials, local business owners and community leaders are expected to attend the event in the Ferrell-Westbrook Building, also known as The Barn.

Speakers at the reception will include TSU President, Dr. Glenda Glover, who will make welcome remarks. Adam C. McFadden, councilmember of the Rochester, N.Y. City Council and President of the 2014 National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, will be the keynote speaker.

Invited guests are asked to RSVP at Roseanne.hayes@nashville.gov. Parking will be available at the Gentry Center Complex. Shuttle service will be provided to ferry guests to and from the reception hall.

The Metropolitan Nashville Minority Caucus is headed by Councilmember Erica Gilmore, as president; and Councilmember Fabia Bedne, vice president.

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