Posts by Traci Miller
Allan Jones Makes Another Cleveland “First”
The Tennessee Board of Regents’ Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy was recently given to Allan Jones for his generosity to Cleveland State. It was the first time in history the award had been given locally. [Link to the article published on “ClevelandBanner.com”]
Read MoreAllan Jones Receives Philanthropy Award from State
John Morgan, Tennessee Board of Regents chancellor, awarded Allan Jones with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy for his donations and his volunteer efforts in raising funds for Cleveland State recently. [Link to the article published on “Chattanoogan.com”]
Read MoreCleveland State Honors Allan Jones with School’s First Honorary Degree
The program for Cleveland State Community College’s 2015 recent commencement exercises listed more than 400 who would receive their degrees and certificates. It also listed the commencement speaker – Allan Jones. Jones had no idea that before the morning was over, he would join the CSCC graduating class of 2015. Read the Full Article from…
Read MoreAllan Jones Expected to Draw a Crowd at Graduation Speech
Graduates at Cleveland State Community College on May 4, 2015 were scheduled to hear legendary businessman Allan Jones offer his advice on life. [Link to the article published on “Chattanoogan.com”]
Read MoreAllan Jones Continues Efforts to Restore Hardwick Legacy
Allan Jones recently announced that Hardwick Clothes has signed a contract with one of the “most sought-after and best-known designers” in the country to produce 65,000 suits, more than doubling the plant’s production volume. [Link to the article published on “TimesFreePress.com”]
Read MoreRoanoke Times Reports on Allan Jones’ Successful Effort to have Thaxton Victims Memorialized
Journalist Dan Casey was on site recently as Allan Jones and others gathered to witness the unveiling of a historic marker placed in honor of the victims of one of Virginia’s most horrific train accidents. [Link to the article published on “Roanoke.com”]
Read MoreABC Looks at Allan Jones’ Involvement in Getting Historic Marker Place in Thaxton, Virginia
126 years ago at least 18 people lost their lives over a culvert in Thaxton. Now, the victims have been officially recognized. [Link to the article published on “WSET.com”]
Read MoreLynchburg Newspaper Reports on Remembrance of Thaxton Train Tragedy
Reporter Katrina Dix tells why Allan Jones’ campaign to honor the victims of an 1889 train tragedy is making headlines across the country. [Link to the article published on “NewsAdvance.com”]
Read MoreChris Hurst Reports on Justice for Thaxton Victims
Over 125 years after it happened, the victims of a train tragedy are finally being recognized, thanks to efforts by Allan Jones and others. [Link to the article published on “WDBJ.com”]
Read MoreDaily Banner Details “The Day Cleveland Cried”
The spot where a horrific train tragedy occurred had never been properly marked until May 19. Brian Graves from the Cleveland Daily Banner gives details on how Allan Jones started a campaign to ensure victims of the train tragedy finally got justice. [Link to the article published on “ClevelandBanner.com”]
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