Former Gov. Bill Haslam and his wife Crissy are bankrolling a scholarship for medical students at Belmont University who face financial barriers. Why it matters: The scholarship is designed to go to students who might have struggled to afford medical school otherwise.
The Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation gave Belmont University’s Thomas F. Frist Jr. College of Medicine $1 million to create an endowed scholarship, with the goal of making medical school more accessible for students with "demonstrated financial need," according to a press release.
A $1 million gift by the Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation will establish an endowed scholarship at Belmont University’s medical school.
The Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball tournament at Municipal Auditorium has turned in strong attendance so far, organizers say. Why it matters: Nashville is in the running for a WNBA expansion franchise and the community support for women's hoops is an encouraging sign.