Tennessee Sen. Charlane Oliver, D-Nashville, hosted a special event to honor the legacy of Dr. Lois Jordan, an accomplished public servant and trailblazer for women in Nashville politics on October 10. Dr. Jordan, the first woman and first African American woman to serve on the Nashville Metropolitan Council, was recognized with the official designation of a segment of Interstate 65 as the ‘Dr. Lois Jordan Highway.’
The event celebrated Dr. Jordan’s years of service to Nashville as a leader, educator and political strategist.
“The highway dedication ceremony was fabulous. Thank you to Rep. Harold Love; Councilwoman Terry Vo; Councilwoman Jennifer Gamble; The Les Gemmes, Inc.; and everyone who came out to honor Dr. Lois Jordan,” said Sen. Oliver.
The event honored Dr. Jordan’s groundbreaking contributions, including her service as an educator at Pearl-Cohn Comprehensive High School and her leadership in the community. She has paved the way for future generations of women, particularly African American women, in public service.
