Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders Upcoming event (BMHV)
Cultural preservation is not only an act of resistance; it is a healing and protective factor for our mental health. This Black History Month, as we recognize 100 years of Black History, we invite you to honor Black history by lifting up the Black elders whose wisdom, labor, and love have shaped our community. Held on Nashville 16 Day, this gathering also honors the Black children and families who helped desegregate Nashville public schools and changed the trajectory of our city.
Join us for “Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders,” a community gathering centered on storytelling, gratitude, and celebration of Black elders in Nashville.
Event Details
Title: Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM CST (In-person)
Location: C.E. McGruder Family Resource Center - 2013 25th Ave. N, Nashville, TN 37208
Who’s invited: Community members of all ages
We are inviting community members to nominate Black elders to be honored. Elders may be family members, neighbors, faith leaders, teachers, organizers, caregivers, or anyone whose presence has made a meaningful impact on your life.
We are also collecting artifacts that honor Black elders in your life, such as: photos, short written reflections or memories, letters, recipes, songs, or other cultural items that represent their legacy, and audio or video clips (1–2 minutes) sharing a story or lesson you learned from an elder.
Nominate an Elder or Submit an Artifact
Deadline: February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
Nomination form:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/74169c6a9bb76317061599e6d9083702?r=use1
Submissions may include a short story, memory, or reflection about the elder you are honoring. Selected nominations may be shared during the event (with your permission) as we collectively recognize and celebrate the elders who carry our histories forward.
RSVP: Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders | BMH Villag
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Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders | BMH Village
Join us for “Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders,” a community gathering centered on storytelling, gra...
Cultural preservation is not only an act of resistance; it is a healing and protective factor for our mental health. This Black History Month, as we recognize 100 years of Black History, we invite you to honor Black history by lifting up the Black elders whose wisdom, labor, and love have shaped our community. Held on Nashville 16 Day, this gathering also honors the Black children and families who helped desegregate Nashville public schools and changed the trajectory of our city.
Join us for “Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders,” a community gathering centered on storytelling, gratitude, and celebration of Black elders in Nashville.
Event Details
Title: Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM CST (In-person)
Location: C.E. McGruder Family Resource Center - 2013 25th Ave. N, Nashville, TN 37208
Who’s invited: Community members of all ages
We are inviting community members to nominate Black elders to be honored. Elders may be family members, neighbors, faith leaders, teachers, organizers, caregivers, or anyone whose presence has made a meaningful impact on your life.
We are also collecting artifacts that honor Black elders in your life, such as: photos, short written reflections or memories, letters, recipes, songs, or other cultural items that represent their legacy, and audio or video clips (1–2 minutes) sharing a story or lesson you learned from an elder.
Nominate an Elder or Submit an Artifact
Deadline: February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
Nomination form:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/74169c6a9bb76317061599e6d9083702?r=use1
Submissions may include a short story, memory, or reflection about the elder you are honoring. Selected nominations may be shared during the event (with your permission) as we collectively recognize and celebrate the elders who carry our histories forward.
RSVP: Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders | BMH Villag
https://www.bmhv.org/event-details/honoring-black-history-by-honoring-our-elders
Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders | BMH Village
Join us for “Honoring Black History by Honoring Our Elders,” a community gathering centered on storytelling, gra...
Rev.Troy Merritt, Pearl High School class of 1966, will offer reflections on his experiences at Pearl High School.
Additional remarks provided by conference co-chair, Linda T. Wynn, Pearl High School class of 1966.
Class Meeting PHS Class of 1966
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 12 noon
Where: White House, 2506 Albion Street
Next to Westwood Baptist Church
We are planning for our 60th Anniversary/Reunion
Flower Fund is $5.00 monthly. You can make a payment in person or P.O. Box Pearl High Class of 1966 PO 281951, Nashville, TN 37228-9998
Thanks
Good evening, Mr. Joe Goldthreate, PHS Class of 1967
On behalf of the Nashville NAACP, congratulations on being selected as the recipient of the Lifetime Service Award. This distinguished honor is presented to a lifetime member of the NAACP who has demonstrated exceptional and sustained service to the community.
The Lifetime Service Award recognizes an individual whose selfless acts of advocacy uplift underserved communities, whose leadership as an organizer advances justice, and whose involvement in social justice organizations reflects a deep and abiding commitment to equality. Through tireless service and principled action, recipients embody the spirit of coming together in the name of justice and equality. Your dedication and lifelong contributions exemplify the values and mission of the NAACP.
We are honored to recognize you during the Nashville NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, celebrating 106 years of service, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Music City Center. The evening will feature a keynote address by Congresswoman Maxine Waters.
The Famous Pearl High School Breakfast
The Famous Pearl High School Breakfast.
Saturday December 27th
Kingdom Cafe
2610 Jefferson St.
Time 8:30am
Wishing everyone a Healthy and prosperous Holiday season
Melvin Black
Pearl High School Class of 1966
Ray of Hope Brunch
Where: Golden Coral Restaurant Hermitage
When: Saturday December 13, 2025 @ 9:00am
Mark your calendar and join your classmate/ friends as we celebrate this joyous occasion. Spread the word. Looking forward to seeing everyone
PHS CLASSES OF THE 80S ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
PHS FRIENDS AND FAMILY only two weeks left to get tickets to the PHS CLASSES OF THE 80S ANNUAL HOLIDAY CELEBRATION FRIDAY DEC 12TH FROM 8-12 AT ROCK THE BELLZ. TICKETS ARE 45.00 UNTIL NOVEMBER 30TH THEN THEY GO UP TO 55.00. TICKETS INCLUDE FOOD AND DRINKS. COME CELEBRATE WITH THE TIGERS. LET US START YOUR HOLIDAY CELEBRATION OF THE SEASON. YOU DON'T HAVE TO ATTEND PEARL TO ENJOY THE FUN. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM ANY COMMITTEE MEMBER. SUSAN STEELE-FULLER, CRYSTAL KING, TAMMY L HAYES, MICHAEL DIAL, GERRE BARBEE AND FRANCINE HAMPTON. WE ACCEPT CASHAPP, VENMO AND CASH. WE WILL HOLD THEM AT DOOR FOR YOU. I CAN BE REACHED AT 615 715 2256 FOR MORE INFORMATION. I WILL BE IN THE STREETS MOVING TICKETS THIS WEEKEND
Walter Fisher Scholarship Game at Fisk University Gymnasium
Tickets on sale for the RED, WHITE & BOOTS ON THE GROUND DANCE at the Kingdom Cafe, November 14, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm.
Tickets will be on sale at The Famous Pearl High School Breakfast
November 22, 2025.
Mattie Morris
The Pearl High 70s Decade Group Christmas Party & Banquet
BELOW IS ABSOLUTELY
“ALL THE INFORMATION”
YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR “REUNITING ALUMS OF NORTH NASHVILLE’S 70S DECADE”CHRISTMAS PARTY & BANQUET THAT’S BEING HELD ON DEC 20, 2025 AT THE COOL SPRINGS MARRIOTT HOTEL FOR ALL OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL ALUMS OF NORTH NASHVILLE FROM AND AROUND THE 7OS DECADE ERA.
THIS OVERALL MESSAGE BELOW IS SOMEWHAT LENGTHY & DETAILED, BUT IT’S ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION! HOWEVER, IF YOU DON’T LIKE READING, YOU MAY WANT TO SIMPLY SEEK OUT THE TOPICS THAT INTEREST YOU, AS ALL THE TOPICS ARE MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK *
BESIDE THEM. THOSE TOPICS* WILL DESCRIBE THE CONTENT OF THE PARAGRAPHS THAT ARE ABOUT TO FOLLOW
THOSE TOPICS *.
THIS WILL HELP YOU DETERMINE IF THE INFORMATION IN ANY GIVEN PARAGRAPH WILL BE OF INTEREST TO YOU BEFORE YOU READ IT.
THIS WILL SAVE YOU A LOT OF READING TIME.
THIS REMINDS ME OF WHAT OUR TEACHERS FROM OUR 70S DECADE SCHOOL DAYS TOLD US, WHICH WAS “RIF”…. ..READING IS FUNDAMENTAL!
*WHO’S THIS PARTY FOR
YOU NORTH NASHVILLE ALUMS THAT ATTENDED PEARL HIGH AND NORTH HIGH, AS WELL AS THOSE OF YOU THAT WERE BUSED FROM NORTH NASHVILLE TO OTHER OUTLYING HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE CITY,
SUCH AS HILLWOOD, COHN, STRATFORD, MAPLEWOOD AND GLENCLIFF HIGH.
PLEASE KNOW THIS “REUNITING ALUMS OF NORTH NASHVILLE’S 70S DECADE” CHRISTMAS PARTY & BANQUET”
IS FOR YOU !
*WHO’S ALL INVITED:
WE ARE INVITING AND RECOGNIZING ALL OF OUR NORTH NASHVILLE ALUMS FROM OUR
7OS DECADE ERA
AND THEREABOUTS,
THAT ATTENDED PEARL HIGH & NORTH HIGH AND THOSE THAT LIVED IN NORTH NASHVILLE BUT WERE ZONED & BUSED TO OTHER OUTLYING HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE CITY SUCH AS:
HILLWOOD HIGH
COHN HIGH
STRATFORD HIGH
MAPLEWOOD HIGH.
GLENCLIFF HIGH
*IS CUMBERLAND HIGH INCLUDED:
YOU CUMBERLAND HIGH ALUMS FROM AND AROUND THE 70S DECADE ERA ARE INVITED AS WELL, AS WE ALWAYS CONSIDERED BORDEAUX AS AN EXTENSION OF NORTH NASHVILLE.
AFTER ALL, WHEN CUMBERLAND HIGH CLOSED AFTER THEIR FINAL CLASS OF 1971, (AS DID OUR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS) A LOT OF THOSE CUMBERLAND STUDENTS FROM THE REMAINING YEARS OF THE 70’S DECADE WERE RELOCATED TO NORTH HIGH AND MAPLEWOOD HIGH
*WHO’S SPONSORING OR PRESENTING THIS EVENT:
THE PEARL HIGH 70S DECADE GROUP IS PRESENTING AND HOSTING THIS EVENT. WE INVITE ALL OF OUR PEARL HIGH AND NORTH HIGH ALUMS, AND AS MENTIONED ABOVE, WE ARE INVITING ALL OF OUR NORTH NASHVILLE ALUMS OF AND AROUND THAT 70S DECADE ERA, REGARDLESS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL YOU NORTH NASHVILLE ALUMS & NEIGHBORS WERE BUSED TO.
*DATE, TIME & LOCATION:
OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY IS ON DEC 20, 2025 FROM 6:00PM-11:00PM AT THE COOL SPRINGS MARRIOTT HOTEL. LOCATED AT 700 COOL SPRINGS BLVD FRANKLIN TN.
*DIRECTIONS:
IT’S JUST 15 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE’S BROADWAY
INTERSTATE ENTRANCE RAMP TO 1-40 / I-65 SO. STAY RIGHT TO I-65 SO. TAKE THE COOL SPRINGS EAST EX FROM I-65 SO, AND WITHOUT TURNING, YOU WILL BE ON COOL SPRINGS BLVD HEADED EAST. AFTER PASSING A “TURNING LIGHT” TO YOUR LEFT, YOU WILL NEXT PASS THROUGH THE 1ST ACTUAL LIGHT AT CAROTHERS. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PASSING THE LIGHT AT CAROTHERS, TURN LEFT INTO THE MARRIOTT HOTEL’S PARKING AREA.
*REASON FOR CHOOSING THIS VENUE:
THIS VENUE WILL DEFINITELY PROVIDE THE SPACE AND ELEGANCE THAT OUR NORTH NASHVILLE ALUMS REQUIRE AND DESERVE! IT ALSO HAS A LARGE DANCE FLOOR AND STAGE.
*TICKET PRICE IS $85 PER PERSON.
*HOW TO BUY TICKETS:
YOU CAN CALL OR TEXT LORENZO SHORT AT 615 485-8110 OR YOU CAN USE ZELLE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS BUT ONLY AFTER FIRST CALLING OR TEXTING LORENZO SHORT AT 615 485-8110 FOR THE ZELLE ACCOUNT INFORMATION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PAY VIA ZELLE. LORENZO CAN ALSO MEET YOU TO SELL YOU TICKETS.
*THINGS WE WILL PROVIDE:
WE WILL HAVE THE HIGHLY SOUGHT, HIGHER GROUND BAND AND A GREAT DJ BETWEEN BAND SETS. WE WILL HAVE A SIT DOWN BUTLER STYLED DINNER, SO THERE WILL BE NO STANDING IN LINE WAITING TO BE SERVED.
WE WILL HAVE 2 CASH BARS IN THE BANQUET ROOM AND WE WILL ALSO HAVE FULL ACCESS TO THE HOTEL AND ALL IT’S AMMENITIES. WE WILL HAVE A PROFESDIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER ON SITE. WE WILL HAVE FREE PARKING WITH NO ELECTRONIC GATES TO DEAL WITH OR PARKING TICKETS TO KEEP UP WITH.
*THINGS WE RECOMMEND:
WE SUGGEST GETTING TABLES OF 10 SEATS (10 TO A TABLE) SO YOU CAN HAVE YOUR OWN RESERVED TABLE(S) WHICH WILL GIVE YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE YOUR OWN PERSONAL CELEBRATION OF CLASSMATES, FRIENDS AND FAMILY, WITHIN OUR OVERALL CELEBRATION, OF COMMUNITY, DECADE, HOLIDAY & ALMA MATER! WE WILL DO WHAT WE CAN TO SEAT GUEST TOGETHER THAT “EXPRESS INTEREST IN SITTING TOGETHER” WHEN THEY BUY THEIR TICKETS, BUT IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO DO THAT AFTER YOU BUY TICKETS. WE CAN DEFINITELY SEAT GUESTS TOGETHER THAT BOUGHT A TABLE OF 10 TOGETHER WHEN THEY INITIALLY PURCHASED. WE CAN ALSO EASILY SEAT A PARTY OF 2 (A COUPLE) TOGETHER AS LONG AS THAT REQUEST IS MADE WHEN THE TICKETS ARE PURCHASED. WE WILL TRY TO MAKE THINGS WORK FOR YOU, BUT JUST KNOW, WE NEED SEATING REQUESTS UP FRONT, ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO ATTEMPT TO FULFILL ANY SEATING REQUESTS TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY AS MENTIONED ABOVE.
*DISCOUNT ON HOTEL ROOMS:
FOR GUESTS THAT PURCHASE TICKETS, WE PRESENTLY HAVE 12 DISCOUNTED ROOMS SET ASIDE FOR OUR OVER NIGHT GUESTS AT $139 PER NIGHT PLUS HOTEL TAXES. RESERVATIONS FOR THOSE DISCOUNTED ROOMS HAVE TO BE MADE NO LATER THAN NOV 28, 2025 AND IT’S ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, UNTIL THEY’RE ALL TAKEN.
IF ALL THE ROOMS GET BOOKED EARLY AND THERE ARE STILL ROOMS AVAILABLE, THEY MAY SET ASIDE A FEW MORE BUT THAT WILL BE AT THE HOTEL’S DISCRETION. YOU MUST PURCHASE TICKETS BEFORE YOU WILL BE ELGIBLE FOR THE DISCOUNT. WE WILL HAVE TO GIVE YOU A LINK TO BOOK THE ROOM OR REFER YOU TO OUR REPRESENTATIVE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM AFTER YOU HAVE PURCHASED YOUR TICKETS. LET US KNOW IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN GETTING A DISCOUNTED ROOM TO STAY OVERNIGHT ON THE DAY OF OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY & BANQUET.
*GUESTS MAY MAKE ADDITIONAL PLANS:
I’M GUESSING SOME OF OUR OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE PLANNING TO HAVE SOME SORT OF AFTER PARTY IN THEIR ROOMS, BUT I’M SURE YOU’LL FIND THAT MOST OF US CAN’T STAY AWAKE LIKE WE DID BACK IN THE DAY SO SOME OF THOSE FOLKS MAY WANT TO SIMPLY SETTLE FOR MEETING IN THE HOTEL FOR BREAKFAST THE NEXT MORNING, IF NOT MEETING FOR SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE AT A CHURCH OF THEIR CHOOSING. THAT WILL BE ON THOSE GUESTS OF COURSE
*DRESS / ATTIRE:
PLEASE DRESS TO IMPRESS AND KNOW THIS IS NOT AN EVENT WHERE YOU ARE TO WEAR 70S ATTIRE LIKE BELL BOTTOMS AND STACK HEEL SHOES OK!
AND NO JEANS PLEASE! NOW IF SOME OF YOU LADIES FEEL YOU CAN STILL ROCK A DRESSY MINI, WE WON’T BE MAD ATCHA ! SERIOUSLY THOUGH, WITHOUT BEING TOO DEMANDING REGARDING ATTIRE, WE’LL JUST SAY IT’S DEFINITELY A DRESSY AFFAIR. AFTER ALL, IT IS A BANQUET AS WELL AS A PARTY, SO WE ASK OUR GENTLEMEN TO WEAR A DRESS JACKET AT LEAST, AND WE DO KNOW OUR CLASSY LADIES OF OUR 7OS DECADE KNOW HOW TO DRESS, CONSIDERING THEY TAUGHT MOST OF US GUYS HOW TO !
*SEE BELOW ON WHERE TO FIND OTHER FACEBOOK POSTED INFO ON THIS EVENT:
CHECK OUT OTHER PEARL HIGH & NORTH HIGH FACEBOOK TIME LINES & PAGES FOR VARIOUS POSTS PROVIDING MORE DETAILS ON WHY AND HOW WE’RE HAVING OUR 70S DECADE CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR OUR HIGH SCHOOL ALUMS FROM NORTH NASHVILLE OF THAT TRANSITIONAL ERA OF THE 70S DECADE
*YOU CAN ALSO FIND MORE POSTED INFORMATION SEE LORENZO SHORT’s
FACEBOOK TIMELINE OR PAGE TO SEE OTHER POSTS REGARDING WHY AND HOW WE’RE HAVING THIS EVENT.
*READ BELOW ON HOW TO CONSIDER PARTYING WITH A PURPOSE:

MR. HENRY IRVIN, JR. OF THE PEARL HIGH SCHOOL HERITAGE CLASSES FOUNDATION, INC., WILL BE THERE AND AVAILABLE TO EXPLAIN TO ALL OF US HOW THE PEARL HIGH SCHOOL HERITAGE CLASSES FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND GIVES SIGNIFICANT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO OUR COMMUNITY’S YOUTH & GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. HE WILL INFORM YOU ON HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IF YOU SO DESIRE. YOU SEE, WE CAN PARTY WITH A PURPOSE AS WELL! THAT’S NOT TO SAY THAT GETTING YOU OLD RETIRED GEEZERS OUT OF THE HOUSE TO THROW DOWN EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE AT AN UPSCALE EVENT LIKE THIS ONE IS NOT A NOBLE PURPOSE, BUT WE ARE CAPABLE OF HAVING MULTIPLE PURPOSES I DARE SAY.
*MISSION STATEMENT:
TO REUNITE OUR NORTH NASHVILLE COMMUNITY BY HAVING SIGNIFICANT AND REGULAR EVENTS THAT ALLOW US TO “SEE AND RECOGNIZE OURSELVES” AS DESCENDANTS OF THOSE NEWLY FREED CITIZENS THAT LIVED SUCCESSFULLY AND FREE IN NORTH NASHVILLE FROM AS FAR BACK AS THE DAYS DURING THE CIVIL WAR WHEN THE UNION ARMY OCCUPIED FORT GILLEM AND JEFFERSON ST RAN ALONG SIDE THAT FORT, WHICH SOON BECAME THE GROUNDS OF FISK UNIVERSITY….AS WELL AS “TO SEE AND RECOGNIZE OURSELVES” AS THE CITIZENS THAT THRIVED AND PROSPERED IN NORTH NASHVILLE WELL BEFORE THE INTRUSION OF THE I-40 INTERSTATE AND THE SUBSEQUENT GENTRIFICATION OF OUR NORTH NASHVILLE COMMUNITY TODAY:
*UPDATE ON TICKET SALES:
*IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT RESERVING YOUR SPOT IN THIS CELEBRATORY REUNION OF OUR NORTH NASHVILLE COMMUNITY AND IT’S ALUMS OF THE 7OS DECADE, CONSIDER THIS BELOW AS FAIR WARNING.
*IF YOU DRAG YOUR FEET ON PURCHASING TICKETS, YOU WILL MOST
DEFINITELY MISS OUT ON THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE AND THE BEST PARTY & BANQUET YOU MAY EVER ATTEND! YOU SEE, I’M HAPPY TO SAY THAT TICKETS ARE NOW SELLING LIKE HOT CAKES!
*CALL OR TEXT
LORENZO “LO” SHORT
AT 615 485-8110
TO GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY, BEFORE WE WE SELL OUT!
*GET TICKETS THROUGH ZELLE AS WELL:
REMEMBER, YOU CAN PURCHASE TICKETS THROUGH ZELLE, BUT ONLY AFTER CALLING OR TEXTING LORENZO AT 615 485-8110 FIRST TO GET THE INFO ABOUT PAYING THROUGH THE ZELLE ACCOUNT PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET(S). CALLING FIRST WILL ALSO PROMPT LORENZO WITH “A HEADS UP” TO CHECK ZELLE AND ACCEPT YOUR PAYMENT.
*THE NAMES & NUMBERS OF OTHER TICKET SELLERS FROM OUR
70S DECADE GROUP
WITH TICKETS TO SELL ARE LISTED BELOW:
BABA COLEMAN
615 569-0734 (c/o 72)
CASSANDRA FLEMING
615 268-8375 (c/o 72)
PHILLIP JOHNSON
615 482-7740 (c/o 73)
ANDREA FITZPATRICK COLLINS
615 663-8966 (c/o 73)
KENNETH PARHAM
615 761-8402 (c/o 74)
RICKY COLLINS
615 319-8954 (c/o 74)
Candace Battle Rhodman
615 424-7680 (c/o 74)
VICTOR SNOWDEN
615 568-0639 (c/o 74)
Lorenzo “Lo” Short
615 485-8110 (c/o 74)
Emma “Cee Cee” Ridley
615 887-4997 (c/o 75)
Rolanda Hardison Mann
615 335-4351 (c/o 75)
Rhonda Ewing Burgess
615 738-1195 (c/o 76)
Kym Thompson Dukes
615 506-7413 (c/o 76)
Sabrina Caruthers
615 830-3241 (c/o 76)
Gina Hunter
615 568-1719 (c/o 77)
Valerie Crook Sharpe
615 600-8867 (c/o 78)
Marilyn Alford
615 569-5932 (c/o 78)
Kenny Fitzpatrick
615 310-7491 (c/o 79)
Bonita Thompson
615 587-9976 (c/o 79)
The Famous Pearl High School Breakfast
Mark your calendar for the famous Pearl High School Breakfast.
November 22, 2025
Time: 8:30am
Place: Kingdom Cafe
Location: 2610 Jefferson St.
Hope to see you there.
Melvin Black
Tickets on sale for the RED, WHITE & BOOTS ON THE GROUND DANCE at the Kingdom Cafe.
Mattie Morris
Tickets are on sale now. For more information, contact Mattie Morris
at 615-944-0575.
Tickets will be on sale at The Famous Pearl High School Breakfast on November 22, 2025.
Please don't wait until the last minute to get your tickets. There is a limited amount.
Thank you,
Mattie Morris
at 615-944-0575.
Tickets will be on sale at The Famous Pearl High School Breakfast on November 22, 2025.
Please don't wait until the last minute to get your tickets. There is a limited amount.
Thank you,
Mattie Morris
You are invited to a Congressional Debate, District 7 on Monday, September 8, 2025. Mix & Mingle at 5:30 p.m.; Debate is 6:00p.m. The Debate will be held at Born Again Church, 858 West Trinity Lane, Nashville, TN. Come and hear some real talk and get some real answers.
Many many thanks,
Brenda Gilmore
Informal Meeting for PHS '72 Class
Informal Meeting for PHS '72 Class, Saturday, August 23, 2025. Watkins Park Community Center 616 16th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203, 12 Noon- 2PM. Hope To See You There ! ! ! Sincerely, Official PHS '72 Class Officers
Famous Pearl High School Breakfast
Mark your calendar for the famous Pearl High School Breakfast.
August 23, 2025
Time: 8:30am
Place: Kingdom Cafe
Location: 2610 Jefferson St.
Hope to see you there.
Melvin Black
Greetings, Pearl High School Classmates of 1972.
An Informal Meeting has been scheduled AUGUST 23, 2025 Saturday, 12 Noon until 2pm at Watkins Park Community Center, located at 616 16th Avenue North-Nashville TN 37203
Topics of Discussion:
* The Pearl High School Heritage Classes Foundation, Inc.-Mr. Henry Irvin
*Upcoming 55th. Class
Reunion-2027
* Q/A
Sincerely, Official Class Officers
The Famous Pearl High School Breakfast June 28, 2025
Mark your calendar for the famous Pearl High School Breakfast.
June 28, 2025
Time: 8:30am
Place: Kingdom Cafe
Location: 2610 Jefferson St.
Hope to see you there.
Melvin Black
PHS CLASS OF 1966
All interested PHS 1966 classmates are encouraged to attend this informal luncheon
at Swett's Restaurant on Friday June 30, 2025 @ 11:30 AM.
"Let's Stay Together."
PEARL HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
Our Path Forward: Organizational Restructuring Detailed Information Meeting
WHERE: Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
2624 Morena Street
Nashville Tennessee
WHEN: Saturday May 31, 2025
10:00AM - 12:00 PM
We will be holding information and Q & A sessions to address any questions or concerns you may have regarding our commitment to growth and efficiency of our organization.
We encourage all Pearl High Alumni to attend.
Sincerely,
Joe Herbert
The Famous Pearl High School Breakfast May 24, 2025
Mark your calendar for the famous Pearl High School Breakfast.
May 24, 2025
Time: 8:30am
Place: Kingdom Cafe
Location: 2610 Jefferson St.
Hope to see you there.
Melvin Black
Class of 65 Invite Family and Friends
You are invited to attend the Celebration Class of '65. A buffet dinner. Live Entertainment Recording artist award-winning Biz and Everyday People. The son of the Legendary Jimmy Church.
Contact Mattie Morris 615-944-0575 or Bernice Goodman 615-512-4023 for tickets.
Tickets $75.00
Contact Mattie Morris 615-944-0575 or Bernice Goodman 615-512-4023 for tickets.
Tickets $75.00
Senior Institute of Technology and Education
The Famous Pearl High School Breakfast April 26, 2025
Mark your calendar for the famous Pearl High Breakfast.
April 26, 2025
Time: 8:30am
Place: Kingdom Cafe
Location: 2610 Jefferson St.
Hope to see you there.
Melvin Black
The Pearl High School Heritage Classes Foundation, Inc.
The Pearl High School Heritage Classes Foundation, Inc., 2025 J.A. Galloway Scholarship Application Form and the 2025 Edward Boyd Scholarship Application Form are now available. You can download the Scholarship Applications from the Pearl High School Heritage Classes Foundation, Inc., website [phshcf.org](http://phshcf.org)
Please share this information with your friends, churches and organizations.
Sincerely,
Henry Irvin, Jr., Chairman, Pearl High School Heritage Classes Foundation, Inc.
PHS Class of 1966 Meeting
When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 12 noon
Where: White House, 2506 Albion Street
Next to Westwood Baptist Church
Business of importance (Election of Officers, etc) Flower Fund is $5.00 monthly. You can make a payment in person or P.O. Box Pearl High Class of 1966 PO 281951, Nashville, TN 37228-9998
Thanks
Famous Pearl High School Breakfast
Looking forward to seeing everyone this Saturday March 22nd at the famous Pearl High School Breakfast.
Where: Kingdom Cafe 2610 Jefferson St.
Time: 8:30 am
Melvin Black
From Coach Brian Penny Collins, TSU Men's Basketball Coach.
Thanks for supporting us on March 1st. It's great to know the Pearl High Legacy is still strong and thriving. Will never forget last night.Your presence was magical. Also, thanks for the monetary donation.
The Pearl High Alumni thanks you, Penny Collins, for the invitation. God bless as
you travel to the OVC.
Thanks for supporting us on March 1st. It's great to know the Pearl High Legacy is still strong and thriving. Will never forget last night.Your presence was magical. Also, thanks for the monetary donation.
The Pearl High Alumni thanks you, Penny Collins, for the invitation. God bless as
you travel to the OVC.
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The Nashville Section of the American Chemical Society is thrilled to announce that MTSU will be hosting Dr. Dorothy Phillips, 2025 American Chemical Society President and Nashville native on Monday March 3rd. The lecture will start at 6pm in SCI 1006. Contact [email protected] for further details. |
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Dr. Dorothy Wingfield Phillips, PHS Class of 1963.
TICKETS
All tickets and money for The Pearl High School Alumni Mardi Gra Dance must be turned in on Thursday February 27th at the Kingdom Cafe 2610 Jefferson St., 12 P.M. to 2 P.M.
You can also purchase tickets at this time.
Look Forward to seeing you.
MATTIE
Famous Pearl High School Breakfast
Mark your calendar for February 22nd the Famous Pearl High
School Breakfast.
Kingdom Cafe
2610 Jefferson St.
8:30am
The Pearl High School Alumni All Classes Mardi Gra Dance tickets will be on sale at the Famous Pearl High School Breakfast.
Melvin Black
Honoring Pearl High School CLINIC BOWL CHAMPIONS of 1969
After decades of going unnoticed the 1969 PHS football team will be honored for winning the historic Clinic Bowl game on Thanksgiving day in 1969.This was the first time an all Black team had been invited to play in this game that benefited children who had medical issues. We beat Maplewood HS 6-0. This team chose to play in this game to make history, therefore rejecting the opportunity to play in the first TSSAA playoffs. Would you please send out this information to join the celebration on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM worship service at Ebenezer Community Church, 2624 Morena Street. Many of the players from this team went on to play in college and professionally along with becoming city leaders and successful persons.
Sonny Lyons, Pastor of Ebenezer, Team member
615-481-7476
The Pearl High School Alumn Mardi Gras Dance tickets will be on sale at the Famous Pearl High School Breakfast.
Kingdom Cafe, 2610 JEFFERSON ST. February 22, 2025.
If you have ticket money for the Pearl High School Alumni Mardi Gras Dance, please turn the money in at the Pearl High School Breakfast, Saturday February 22, 2025.
Kingdom Cafe.
TIME: 8:30AM
Mattie Morris, Chair PHS 2026 All Class Reunion
THE FAMOUS PEARL HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY BREAKFAST
WISHING EACH AND EVERYONE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON.
I HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE AT THE FAMOUS PEARL HIGH SCHOOL HOLIDAY BREAKFAST. WE HAVE ADDED ADDITIONAL RAFFLE PRIZES FOR THE NEXT THREE (3) BREAKFAST.
WHEN; SATURDAY DECEMBER 28TH
WHERE; KINGDOM CAFE
LOCATION; 2610 JEFFERSON ST.
TIME; 8:30AM
Melvin Black
PHS CLASS OF 1966 “RAY OF HOPE BREAKFAST”
Ray of Hope Breakfast FYI. Party room reserved Dec. 14, 2024 9am Golden Coral Hermitage.
Contact person: Faye
Spread the word.
PHS CLASS OF 1966 “RAY OF HOPE BREAKFAST” WILL BE HELD AT
GOLDEN CORRAL-HERMITAGE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024
FROM 9:00AM - 12:00 NOON
In the large dining room. Please pass the word to other classmates.
Each person will be responsible to pay for their own meal.
A reminder of this event will come later
PEARL HIGH 70s DECADE CHRISTMAS PARTY & BANQUET
TICKET SALES FOR OUR CLASSY & RENOWNED PEARL HIGH 70s DECADE CHRISTMAS PARTY & BANQUET WILL SHUT DOWN AFTER THIS WEEKEND THAT STARTS ON DEC 7TH 2024!!!
THE EVENT IS ON
DEC 21, 2024 FROM
6:00PM-11:00PM
AT THE MARRIOTT
AIRPORT HOTEL
LOCATED AT
2200 ELM HILL PK
NASHVILLE TN 37214
DO NOT GET ANY OTHER PARTY
CONFUSED WITH THIS ONE AS
OURS IS THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AND VERY WELL ATTENDED PEARL HGH
70S DECADE PARTY PUT ON BY
THE “PEARL HIGH 70S DECADE GROUP” AKA “THAT PEARL 70S DECADE”. HOWEVER, WE INVITE
ALUMS, FAMILY & FRIENDS FROM
OTHER CLASS YEARS !!!
GREAT LIVE BAND & DJ, FINE SIT DOWN BUTLER STYLE SERVED DINNER, DANCING, CASH BAR , PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER, BEAUTUFUL DECOR & AMBIENCE, ALL IN A LOVELY
HOTEL THAT WILL PROVIDE OUR GUESTS WITH FREE PARKING
AND A BEATUFUL LOBBY / LOUNGE AREA DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OUR BANQUET / PARTY ROOM TO ENJOY AS WELL!!
A lot of us are getting hotel rooms the day of through the next day to
hang out and maybe enjoy breakfast together the next morning.
CALL OR TEXT
LORENZO “ LO” SHORT
FOR YOUR TICKET(S)
AT 615 485-8110
BEFORE WE’RE SOLD OUT!!!!
Pearl High School Alumni All Class RED & WHITE DANCE
On Tuesday November 12th.12pm to 2pm at the Kingdom Cafe 2610 Jefferson St..
Tickets (40$) for the Red and White Dance will be on sale.
If you have tickets, please turn in your money.
Medicare enrollment time. Questions about your health care and insurance, there will be a specialist on-site.
Enjoy your lunch at Kingdom cafe.
PHS
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Famous Pearl High School Breakfast
To all Pearl High Tigers, looking forward to seeing you Saturday November 23nd for the Famous Pearl High School Breakfast. Kingdom Cafe 2610 Jefferson St. at 8:30 am.
Melvin Black
PHS Class of 1966 Meeting
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 12 noon
Where: White House, 2506 Albion Street
Next to Westwood Baptist Church
Business of importance (Election of Officers, etc) Flower Fund is $5.00 monthly. You can make a payment in person or P.O. Box Pearl High Class of 1966 PO 281951, Nashville, TN 37228-9998
Thanks
Kingdom Cafe 2610 Jefferson St.
Class of the 80s Annual Holiday Celebration
Calling all PHS alumni and friends! Join us for the upcoming Class of the 80s Annual Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 14th at Rock The Bellz Event Center. Tickets can be purchased from October 1st to November 30th for $45.00 from one of the above-cited committee members. They will increase to $60.00 after November 30th, so don't wait to secure your spot. This event is open to all Tigers or anyone who likes to have a good time. The ticket includes food and ALL DRINKS. We always sell out, so act fast to secure your spot!
Pearl High School Alumni All Class RED & WHITE DANCE
Tickets to The Pearl High School Alumni..Red and White Dance on sale now..
You may purchase tickets@The Pearl High School Breakfast on September 28th.
Reserve...Tables...Tickets by calling.
615 -944 -0575
Tickets $40
It's a night of fun casual dress.
Pearl High 70s Decade Christmas Party & Banquet
Our Classy & Renowned Pearl High 70s Decade Christmas Party & Banquet will be held on Dec 21, 2024 from 6:00pm-11:00pm at the Hilton Hotel Airport located at 2200 Elm Hill PK Nashville TN, just off the Briley Parkway ramp.
And Yes, Parking is Free!!
If you have ever attended our Annual Pearl High 70s Decade Christmas Party & Banquet then you already know this is the affair of the year that you do not want to
miss !!!
We will have alive band with a DJ between sets. Great exquisite dining as everyone
has come to expect.
A Hotel provided cash & card bar. Beautiful ambience and decor as usual.
Please dress to impress as the atmosphere will call for it.
Hotel rooms are available if you reserve them soon and mention that you are with the Pearl High 70s Decade Christmas Event. One level banquet room with no steps to negotiate….OK!
Free parking for our event’s guest.
While we The Pearl High 70s Decade Group (PHS classmates from 1970-1979) sponsors this annual event, we invite all Pearl High alums and their guests to come celebrate with us at this very festive and gala affair while tables and seats last.
We suggest buying tables of 8 to a table to personalize your own celebration within our overall celebration of Holiday, Alma mater, family and friends. You can purchase one seat or multiple tables if you so desire.
Tickets are $85 per person and as everyone knows by now, you get a massive “Bang For Your $Buck!!!
Call or Text Lorenzo “Lo” Short
and he can get you in contact with PHS 70s Decade Ticket Handlers!
Call or Text Lorenzo “Lo” Short
at 615 485-8110
for your ticket arrangements.
Once a Tiger,
Always a Tiger!