The 2017 Golf GTI Sport is the hatchback that delivers in practicality and smart technology. The under the hood magic is what helps this hatchback get the job done. The Golf’s autobahn-tuned sport suspension separates the Golf GTI from the rest of the pack. With precise control, the Golf GTI can stay level in corners and help maintain grip while still managing to provide a smooth ride. The Performance Monitor in the Golf GTI is digitally turbocharged. G-meter. Boost pressure. Oil temperature. And more. The customizable, digital 3-gauge monitor can let you keep a close eye on your favorite high-powered…
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NASHVILLE, TN — An anonymous $10 million gift to the College Halls program continues the momentum that is transforming the undergraduate experience at Vanderbilt University by establishing living–learning communities in residential colleges across campus. “The generous philanthropy of our donors continues to empower the strategic vision behind College Halls at Vanderbilt. This $10 million gift provides critical momentum for new residential colleges along West End Avenue,” Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos said. “The College Halls program provides students with a diverse, vibrant environment to connect socially and intellectually with their classmates and faculty. I’m so grateful for those who have invested…
FRANKLIN, TN — The Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) in partnership with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) today formally kicked off the statewide “What Fuels Your Fire?” volunteer firefighter recruitment campaign. The campaign is part of the Volunteer Workforce Solutions program designed to help Tennessee’s fire departments achieve a viable and sustainable volunteer firefighter workforce. Nineteen (19) Tennessee fire department groups, consisting of 64 fire departments from across the state, are participating in the 2-year program, designed to address the shortage of volunteer firefighters in Tennessee. The fire departments will use geographic information systems (GIS) to take in-depth…
NASHVILLE, TN — Sporting a soft grey shirt and plaid bow tie, Jamal Underwood proudly, yet shyly, introduced himself to Nashville Mayor Megan Barry. He’s a second year student in the Next Steps Program at Vanderbilt, and is completing his fourth week on the job as an intern in the Davidson County Clerk’s Office. “When contacted by Katrina Nunn of Next Steps and learning about this very significant program, I knew it would be a ‘win-win’ opportunity for us,” said Brenda Wynn, Davidson County Clerk. Jamal is totally focused on his work. The 20-year old Next Steps at Vanderbilt participant…
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Treasury Department is proud to announce that Rodney Escobar, Director of the Division of Claims and Risk Management, was awarded the Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)’s 2017 Public Risk Manager of the Year Award. Treasury’s Division of Claims and Risk Management is responsible for identifying the State’s exposure to property and casualty risks and determining the appropriate risk control methods to protect against monetary loss due to unforeseen events. The division administers the State’s workers compensation, tort liability, risk management and loss prevention, and property and insurance programs for 41 state government agencies, 49 institutions of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 5, 2017) – At an event to celebrate Preds Pride Day, Mayor Megan Barry proclaimed Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen to be Honorary Mayor of Nashville for the Day, followed by an unveiling of a temporary sign for 5th Avenue South to be renamed ‘Predators Way’ for the month of June. “I’m really excited – what a cool opportunity and tremendous honor,” said Johansen. “It’s great that they thought about having a Predator out to do something like this and celebrate our team. I’m just going to soak in the experience and really enjoy the experience of…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., May 31, 2017—The Discovery Center kicks off Secret Garden Week 2017 on Thursday, June 1. A highlight of the summer social season in Middle Tennessee, the series of events allows participants to get a sneak peek at beautiful gardens hidden in backyards in and around Murfreesboro. Tickets and information are available at www.explorethedc.org/sgp. Secret Garden Week, which raises funds for the Discovery Center, includes the following events: Secret Garden Brunch Thursday, June 1, 10 a.m. Tickets: $35/person Location: Home of Ellen & Paul Willson, 1001 East Main Street, Murfreesboro There’s no better time to dust off your gardening gloves! Learn tips…
NASHVILLE, TN — TriStar Centennial Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of its Advanced Wound Care and Vascular Center. The clinic is hosting a welcome reception and open house for the medical community to spotlight the new service line and emphasize the importance of proper wound care. “It’s estimated that 6.7 million Americans experience chronic wounds and we are grateful to provide this much needed service to the Nashville community,” said Scott Cihak, president and chief executive officer at TriStar Centennial. “Our goal is to help restore the body’s ability to heal on its own.” The outpatient clinic…
NASHVILLE, TN — Just in time for the 2017 CMA Music Festival, multi-PLATINUM superstar duo Florida Georgia Line and LRC Group have announced June 5 as the grand opening of their first restaurant and entertainment destination, FGL House. Doors open to the public at 7 p.m. CT, setting the stage for a party that never ends in the heart of downtown Nashville’s neon-lit Country music paradise. Standing on 120 3rd Avenue South, FGL House will be an entertainment playground unlike any other, providing visitors with four stories of vibey music, inspired food, and unforgettable good times. Inside the massive venue, guests will be welcomed into the…
NASHVILLE, TN — They don’t call it “music city” for nothing. There is no shortage of great music by day or night in Nashville, Tennessee, with some musicians even playing multiple venues in a single evening. CMA Music Festival takes place June 8-11, attracting country music fans from around the world to soak up four days of live concerts by more than one hundred artists, including free shows in the downtown core. If country music isn’t your thing, the enormous Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is happening at the same time just down the road in Manchester, Tennessee, hosting 150…