By Tribune Staff Getahn Ward was much more than a star business reporter for the Tennessean for nearly two decades. He was also a mentor to countless students, an inspiration to fellow immigrants, and a friend to many in the journalism community, particularly journalists of color. The man called by Mayor Megan Barry “the hardest working reporter in Nashville,” sadly passed away last weekend at his home following a brief illness at 45. Ward began his career in the mid-’90s working at the Nashville Banner. He quickly became known for both getting numerous scoops and offering extremely comprehensive and detailed…
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The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT is the hatchback ‘has your back.’ Wherever you’re headed out for the day or night, this latest GT can help get you there. This hatchback has an abundance of features at your fingertips that offer drivers both safety and style. Just because it’s a hatchback style car, doesn’t mean its short on space. The rear seats can fold all the way back down for maximum cargo space or use the 60/40 split to make room for both people and gear. When the rear seat is down, the Elantra GT has more maximum cargo room than…
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner was built to be one of the toughest SUVs in the game. With its proven body-on-frame platform, powerful V6 engine and advanced terrain-conquering technologies, this SUV delivers the ultimate in off-road capability. Whether you’re exploring the vast unknown or simply just cruising through local neighborhoods, this SUV is ready to make the trip. Any trip w requires a certain amount of space for passengers or cargo. 4Runner’s roomy interior seats up to seven passengers and has plenty of features to keep everyone comfortable no matter how long the journey. There’s a variety of storage options, along…
By Reginald Stuart Three Nashville institutions of higher learning –The Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University and Lipscomb University –this month had their accreditation reaffirmed for 10 years by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SASCOC), the major academic body in the South that sets higher education standards. A SASCOC reaffirmation is a declaration of a clean bill of health for an academic institution based on 98 criteria of condition. It is is equal to getting an automobile driver’s license awarded with no restrictions or conditions. It follows month of internal study by teams of staffers throughout an institution. Like…
HMO is a Health Maintenance Organization dental plan and is sometimes referred to as pre-paid plans or a capitation plan. This plan requires you to choose one dentist or a dental office to coordinate your oral health needs. If you need to see a specialist, your dentist will have to refer you and some specialty care may require preauthorization. If you decide to change your dentist, you must tell your insurance provider so that they can transfer you to the new dentist of your choice. With an HMO plan, there are no waiting periods, calendar year maximums, no deductibles, nor…
The Sonata has more total interior volume than any vehicle in its class (122.4 cubic feet). In addition, the Sonata also has the most head and leg room in its class as well. The new leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel gives drivers a sense of excitement to drive through the city or explore the highways throughout the USA. When it comes to those occasional front-seat disagreements over temperature, nothing beats a system that lets both people control the climate on their side of the car, thanks to Dual Climate Controls that allows you to have customizable micro-climates for two. The new…
Earlier this year, the MDX was the first vehicle to get the new “face” of Acura, that the TLX now shares. The new MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV of all time. Powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 or 3.0-liter with 3-motor hybrid system, the multifaceted MDX exceeds with greater capabilities, in more conditions. Everyone can use a little more personal space. The MDX is a private, first-class cabin reserved for your family or other passengers. There’s nothing second rate about the second-row seating. From its slender exterior, it seems incredible that the MDX could even host a third-row. With one…
President and CEO of the Jefferson Street United Merchants Partnership, Sharon Hurt, talks with honoree guest Linda McClellan on her REACH2020 contributions to the community and her recognition for the 2017 J.U.M.P Christmas Extravaganza.
President and CEO of the Jefferson Street United Merchants Partnership, Sharon Hurt, talks with honoree guest and CEO/ President of Hall Strategies, Joe Hall, on his contributions to the community and his recognition for the 2017 J.U.M.P Christmas Extravaganza.