Community + Tennessee Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 24, 2009

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of East Tennessee and the YWCA Knoxville said Tuesday they have received a federal grant to provide services to victims of violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

November 16, 2009

Finding Nashville’s Hispanic voice

November 13, 2009

The 12-year-old Hispanic Business Alliance has a new home and new name to expand its services and reach into the Memphis Hispanic community – making the transition into the Memphis Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

November 5, 2009

A former Memphis police officer has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing money from Hispanic motorists while on duty.

October 14, 2009

Entrepreneurs focus on burgeoning Hispanic population – Knoxville, TN

September 30, 2009

NASHVILLE: Amber alert issued for abducted 4-day-old baby – Yair Anthony Carillo – Police believe a woman posing as an immigration worker went to Carrillo’s home and demanded his mother Maria Gurrolla, give her the baby. When refused, the woman stabbed her.

September 17, 2009

End the 287(g) Program in Nashville

August 11, 2009

Forum today promotes Hispanic businesses, commerce – Event builds on growth in ‘new gateway cities’ such as Nashville

June 25, 2009

Crooks preying on Hispanic residents, Memphis police say

June 23, 2009

Memphis-area Hispanic population unnerved by upcoming census

June 6, 2009

A bill that aims to curb illegal immigration by prohibiting local governments from enacting “sanctuary” ordinances, or policies that make it difficult for law enforcement and other local government employees to comply with federal immigration law, was approved in the Tennessee’s state House on Friday morning.

March 15, 2009

Memphis Hispanics utilizing Web – Area businesses use sites to target growing market

January 23, 2009

Nashville voters rejected a proposal on Thursday that would have made it the largest U.S. city to require that all government business be done in English

December 6, 2008

The Franklin Police this afternoon issued a press release in Spanish and English warning of burglars that could be targeting the homes of Hispanic families. – Tennessee

December 2, 2008

Volunteers give families holiday ‘H.O.P.E.’ – Hispanic group hopes to ease financial stress with gift baskets to 50 families in Tennessee

November 11, 2008

Hispanic immigration riding a wave; groups organize to serve newcomers to East Tennessee

October 17, 2008

Hispanic radio fundraiser nets $768K for St. Jude – Memphis

September 22, 2008

Tennessee’s Hamblen County considers blocking construction jobs from undocumented workers

September 15, 2008

Latino Art Exhibition lets Hispanic artists shine – opening Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the Community Gallery at the Knoxville Museum of Art. The exhibit continues through Oct. 16.

August 28, 2008

Hispanic campaign for St. Jude feels pinch in Memphis, Tennessee

August 11, 2008

Knoxville’s Hispanic Heritage Festival

The Nashville-Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce issued a release today applauding the mayor and Metro Council for officially opposing an English-only Metro charter amendment ballot initiative.

August 7, 2008

According to 2007 population estimates released this morning, the Hispanic population of Hamilton County and the surrounding 20 counties has grown almost 60 percent since 2000, compared to 5 percent growth in non-Hispanic groups. – Tennessee

Tennessee: Hispanic growth moves fast in region

August 4, 2008

Outreach goal of Latino Memphis director – Mauricio Calvo hopes an understanding of mission will help ‘gateway’

July 30, 2008

Chattanooga: Hispanic soccer is a transplanted tradition

July 22, 2008

Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber rallies behind May Town Center

July 14, 2008

Special Sunday Post: Nashville-area police department’s abuse of ICE’s 287(g) program calls for federal review (Latina Lista)

Hispanic construction workers affected by market slowdown, too – Memphis

June 30, 2008

‘English Only’ presses forward while opponents play waiting game – Nashville

June 9, 2008

Councilman Pushes English-Only Ordinance – Nashville, Tennessee

June 2, 2008

Metro applauds Hispanic graduates – Nashville

May 5, 2008

Chattanooga: Jobs attracting Hispanics to the South

April 30, 2008

La Paz de Dios Celebrates Latino Culture With La Feria Hispana – Chattanooga

April 25, 2008

Salvation Army Helps Local Hispanic Families – after the raids at Chattanooga’s Pilgrim’s Pride

April 21, 2008

Hispanic Chamber’s chief takes inclusive approach – Ramon Cisneros with the Tennessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Hispanic community rocked by plant raid – Chattanooga, Tennessee last Wednesday

March 9, 2008

Growth in Hispanic population opens doors – Murfreesboro and Rutherford County, Tennessee

March 5, 2008

Measures on illegals to face council – Clarksville, TN

January 30, 2008

Police earn bonuses for Spanish skills – Hendersonville, Tennessee

January 24, 2008

Hispanic Chamber Sponsors Meeting About New Immigration Law – Nashville, Tennessee

January 7, 2008

Immigration raids hit Springfield hard – Tennessee -(up to 1,000 Hispanic residents flee the city)

January 2, 2008

Medical need increasing with Hispanic population – Chattanooga, Tennessee

December 13, 2007

New Hispanic Catholic Church Opens In Nashville

December 9, 2007

NC5 Examines Impact Of Illegals In Springfield, Tennessee – (Illegal is not a noun – still worth reading though)

December 3, 2007

Hispanic Health In Nashville 2007: Cancer Needs Assessment

October 15, 2007

EDS Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to Conexión Américas – Nashville

September 23, 2007

Mainstream Memphis often misses connection with city’s Spanish-speaking subculture

September 15, 2007

Officers getting crash course in Spanish language – Murfreesboro, Tennessee

September 13, 2007

MS-13: Making Their Presence Known in Bradley County – Tennessee

August 27, 2007

Judge Tells Illegal Alien He is “Unwelcome Undesirable” – Tennessee

August 21, 2007

Cops lose points with Hispanics in poll – Nashville, Tennessee

June 17, 2007

Hispanic brothels move in on Nashville

June 13, 2007

Memphis Police: Dealing With Language Barriers

May 15, 2007

FBI and Metro Vice take down 5th Hispanic brothel – Nashville

April 30, 2007

Tennessee Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ousts president Ismael “Robert” Chavez

April 16, 2007

Task Force to Discuss Needs of Hispanic Community – Memphis

March 27, 2007

Hispanic drivers nearly four times more likely to be arrested, not cited – Nashville

March 13, 2007

More Hispanic brothel raids planned – Nashville

February 16, 2007

Half Of Tennessees Hispanics Are Foreign-Born

February 13, 2007

Guatemalan Citizens Line Up For Passports, ID Cards – Chattanooga

Nashville mayor vetoes measure that would make English official language

January 22, 2007

Center expands Hispanic programs – Chattanooga, Tennessee

January 21, 2007

New Wal-Mart Store Reaches Nashville’s Hispanic Community

January 12, 2007

Hispanic chamber to hold Day of Unity for MLK Day – Nashville, Tennessee

January 11, 2007

Feds indict 13 of Nashville’s most allegedly violent gang members – MS-13

January 7, 2007

Local Hispanics React To DUI Checkpoints In Their Neighborhoods – Nashville

December 11, 2006

Tennessee Hispanic Chamber reaches out