By Kaliss Stephens and Niara Savage NASHVILLE, TN — It’s colloquial knowledge that, “if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” UpRise Nashville, a program designed to make job skills and training more accessible to those in need, proves that this tidbit of advice doesn’t always hold true. UpRise seeks to help unemployed and underemployed individuals obtain jobs that pay a minimum of 13 dollars an hour, and provide opportunities for upward mobility. The five primary components of the UpRise curriculum (business professionalism, job retention, computer application, communications, and life skills) facilitate the closing of the gap…
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Grant Winrow discusses what this years TSU 2017 homecoming has to offer.
Nail biting is one of the most common habits that people of all ages do, including children, teens and young adults. Many people engage in this habit unconsciously, most times either from nervousness, stress, or out of boredom. The nails are one of the hardest surfaces of the body, so it should not come as a surprise that chomping down on one can apply enough force against your teeth to cause damage. Effects of Nail Biting • Biting your nails can result in cracks, chips or erosion of the front teeth from pressure and stress. Many nail biters experience tiny…
It takes towing capability to a new level, with a capacity of up to 8201 lbs. and a suite of features available to help make towing effortless and assured. Optimized suspension geometry coupled with unique Land Rover technologies ensures it delivers the ultimate all-terrain capability. It’s a vehicle that’s sophisticated and beautifully finished. The Discovery features some of the most ingenious technology on the market. The very latest Land Rover vehicle and infotainment technologies have been incorporated to deliver high levels of capability, connectivity and information. From the choice of Meridian™ audio systems to innovations such as Land Rover InControl®…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Church of the Messiah was the site of a continuous series of Community Connect events in the 19th State Senatorial District. Located on Layfayette Ave, across from Cameron School and in the heart of J C Napier Homes and University Court, the citizens and business people of this area expressed their concerns, ranging from economic growth, to crime to education. Rev. Bryan Williams, Senior Pastor of Messiah, explained the need to listen and learn from the citizens of the area. “We want to be a strong core of this community and its outreach. We want our…
Nathalie N. Parker, national coordinator for the National Network of Young Adults for the United Methodist Church, is the this week’s guest on Take 10 with The Tribune. Parker discusses the the National Lit conference convening Sept. 21 on the campus of Atlanta Clark University with Sandra Long Weaver, editorial director for The Tribune. The network focuses on young African Americans enrolled in divinity school looking to go into the ministry. You can learn more at www.nationalLITconference.com.
The new 2018 Hyundai Sonata SEL has refreshed the exterior plus, designers have added new standard and available features to keep you safe and comfortable. There’s even a refined center console. You know the driving experience will be special, starting with the leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel, which fits comfortably just right in your hands. With 122.4 cubic feet, the Sonata SEL has more total interior volume than any vehicle in its class. To further speak of the interior, let’s talk about those Heated and Ventilated Front Seats. The available ventilated front seats give the driver and passenger the option of…
Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN —Dr. Ming Wang, M. D., Ph.D, ophthalmologist and 3D cataract and lasik specialist, recently served as the speaker at Fairfield M.B. Church in Goodlettsville, for both services at 8 a.m. & 10:35 a.m. The noted health professional and philanthropist spoke from his recent book, ‘From Darkness to Sight’, a journey from hardship to healing. Dr. Wang spoke of his childhood years, when he had no religious grounding. But through a series of activities in his life, he saw the light. “As a child, I lived as an atheist and in abject poverty,” said Dr. Wang. He…