The new 2017 Toyota Prius Three could be described as the mid-sized hybrid that keeps on giving. These are just some of the many features the Prius gives to us drivers are highlighted: As 4.2-in. color dual Multi-Information Display (MID) with customizable screens including Energy Monitor, Hybrid System Indicator and Eco Score, Eco Savings Record, Drive Monitor, Eco Wallet, Eco Diary, climate control, driver support systems, audio system content and navigation system content. A double-wishbone rear suspension, combined with the body rigidity and aerodynamics of Prius help create a stunningly smooth ride. As with all Toyota vehicles, passenger safety is…
Author: Tribune Staff
Stephen Bannon, the controversial figure who helped President Trump win the 2016 election, is leaving his post as the White House chief strategist, ending his career at the center of the Trump administration. A statement attributed to the White House press secretary was sent to the media on Friday afternoon after many outlets reported Bannon was on his way out. “White House Chief of Staff John Kelly and Steve Bannon have mutually agreed today would be Steve’s last day,” the White House press secretary, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, said in a statement. “We are grateful for his service and wish him…
The all-new 2017 GMC Acadia Denali mid-size luxury SUV is designed to make a lasting impression. Its bold, sculptural lines, advanced technologies and refined details are just a few of its many trademarks. The interior of this mid-size luxury SUV delivers comfort with real wood grained accents, warm-tone burnished aluminum and French-stitched seats. Up to 7 passengers fit with comfort and ease thanks to premium seating and easy access to the 3rd row. And with Acadia Denali’s fold-flat 2nd and 3rd row seats, you’ll have plenty of room for both people and cargo. As a driver, what’s important? Comfort? Vehicle practicality or storage?…
NASHVILLE, TN — Joseph Pleasant comes to the Nashville Fire Department after seven years as a reporter and anchor at WKRN. He still remembers his first day of work at the station when a photographer asked Joseph how long he planned to stay in Nashville. “A couple of years,” Joseph said. The photographer laughed and said, “You won’t leave.” It turns out that photographer was right. Joseph grew up in Midland where his grandparents were big country music fans. Little did he know that one day the music he listened to in his grandfather’s truck would be the soundtrack of…
NASHVILLE, TN — Central City Productions will pay tribute to The Jacksons, Donnie McClurkin, Slick Rick, Guy, Oleta Adams and Jody Watley at Black Music Honors. The live television special taping will take place on Friday, August 18, 2017, at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in Nashville, TN. The two-hour event will acknowledge the legendary African American artists who have influenced and made significant musical contributions to African American culture and American music worldwide. Rickey Smiley, television and radio personality and Grammy Award-winner and actress LeToya Luckett, will co-host the show set to air on broadcast syndication, Sept. 2-30, 2017 and on Bounce TV, Tuesday, October 10, at 7 p.m. (ET). The legendary group, The Jacksons, are…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Nearly 300 students recently received book bags, school supplies, lunch and dental hygiene screenings courtesy of a dental clinic at Southern Hills hospital. Dr. Jacqueline Butler Mitchell, proprietor of Integrity Dental Care in Building C of Southern Hills Medical Center, 397 Wallace Road, says 309 children were served 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 29. “We had it in the lobby so parents and their kids didn’t have to go up and down the elevator,” Dr. Mitchell says. “This is our second year,” Mitchell says. “Parents brought the children. We saw children ages five…
The new 2017 Infiniti Q70L 5.6 is an automobile that features luxury by design. The controls and instrumentation are positioned for instinctive reach and use. It’s a rather ‘touchy-feely’ kind of deal, as each component is crafted for recognition by shape and feel, ensuring that the driver connects with the vehicle intuitively, by touch alone. The Infiniti designers conducted extensive research to determine the ideal feeling for key interior surfaces. The seats and console feel impossibly soft – the perfect balance of texture and tension. Frequently contacted areas are clad in a uniquely crafted fabric that is rewarding to your…
Great things come in small packages when it comes to the 2017 Mini Cooper S Countryman All4. The Mini Cooper S brand does not short change its customer in space or amenities. There is plenty of room in the front and rear seats. It’s the largest and roomiest model yet. The new Countryman comfortably seats five in a richly tailored interior with generous cargo space. With sliding and reclining rear seats that fold down individually, you can customize the seating arrangement to accommodate more cargo without sacrificing passenger comfort. All4 owners will have bragging rights for days using some these standard features the…
MURFREESBORO, TN — “Being your authentic self allows you to unequivocally and unapologetically be who you are and enjoy being you,” says Dr. Phyllis Qualls, former executive director of the Tennessee Economic Council on Women. Qualls will share her passion for helping others be who they truly are with RUTHERFORD Cable members and guests during the organization’s upcoming breakfast meeting. RUTHERFORD Cable will host its next monthly breakfast meeting from 7:15-9 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Stones River Country Club, located at 1830 N.W. Broad St. in Murfreesboro. RUTHERFORD Cable members and guests are welcome, and the public is…