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The Nashville business community mourns the loss of Rosetta Miller-Perry, the visionary entrepreneur who established the Tennessee Tribune in 1991 and built it into the region's most enduring African American newspaper. According to WPLN Nashville, Miller-Perry was 91 at the time of her death. Her publication has since expanded its reach across Tennessee, serving readers in Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Memphis while maintaining its flagship presence in Nashville.
Miller-Perry's impact on local business extends beyond journalism. She also founded the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce, underscoring her commitment to advancing economic opportunity and visibility for Black-owned enterprises in the region. Her decision to relocate the Tribune's offices to historic Jefferson Street reflected both a strategic business move and a symbolic investment in one of Nashville's most culturally significant neighborhoods.
As a Navy veteran and business founder, Miller-Perry exemplified entrepreneurial persistence and community-focused leadership. The Tennessee Tribune's continued operation on Jefferson Street stands as a lasting testament to her vision of creating sustainable media infrastructure dedicated to serving Nashville's African American business community and beyond.
