Author: Tribune Staff

NASHVILLE, TN — Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi will deliver the 2017 keynote address during the 142nd commencement exercise for Fisk University. Pelosi, along with Trustee Emeritus Mike Curb, will also be awarded honorary doctorate degrees. Graduation ceremonies will be held at The Temple Church on Monday, May 1, 2017, beginning at 10:00am. “It is an extraordinary honor and privilege for the Fisk community to have Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Trustee Emeritus Mike Curb delivering remarks to our 2017 graduating class,” said Frank L. Sims, interim president. “Both of these individuals have lived extraordinary lives full of many accomplishments. As…

NASHVILLE – Sen. Lee Harris will hold a town hall at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22 in Memphis to discuss the Affordable Care Act. Sen. Harris released the following statement ahead of his town hall. “I was pleased that the recent attempt to repeal Obamacare by our Republican controlled Congress failed. I want to take this renewed opportunity to inform the citizens of Memphis about their options for obtaining healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A representative from TennCare will be in attendance to give an update on the ACA as it relates to Tennessee. I’d like to…

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors sent a letter today to President Donald J. Trump to express support for the recent air strikes on a Syrian airbase. The letter was signed by USCM President Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, USCM Vice President New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, USCM Second Vice President Columbia Mayor Stephen Benjamin, and USCM CEO and Executive Director, Tom Cochran. The letter praises the President for his appropriate response against Basha al-Assad’s “unacceptable and horrible use of chemical weapons on innocent men, women, children and babies living in the cities of his own nation, Syria.”…

NASHVILLE, TN — Footraces are being run downtown Saturday morning to raise money for a foundation that donates proceeds to K-12 public schools here. It’s the 17th Annual Moosic City DairyPure Dash hosted by Purity Dairies to fund PENCIL, a local organization committed to linking community resources to Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. The charity run has set a goal to raise $125,000 for the nonprofit organization to engage community leaders to support public schools. This year’s Moosic City DairyPure Dash is one of Nashville’s largest charity runs. The first starts at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, at Metro Center,…

NOW – May 1 Student Show: Art Imitates Life. This is an exhibition curated by Fisk University students featuring works by Fisk University students. LOCATION: Fisk University – The Aaron Douglas Gallery – 1000 17th Ave North, Fisk University Campus / 3rd Floor of the John Hope and Aurelia Franklin Library, Nashville, TN 37208. TIME: 10 am-4 pm. CONTACT: Contact: (615) 329-8685. Free Admission. April 14 -16 Middle Tennessee Anime Convention (MTAC) 2017. It’s an annual cultural convention celebrating the best of anime, manga, gaming, relevant popular arts, and Asian culture. The Analog Gaming room will feature several games and tournaments, including…

NASHVILLE, TN — Starting in fall 2017, prospective law students can pursue a dual JD/MBA degree at Belmont University in Nashville. Belmont’s innovative program will allow students to complete all requirements for both degrees within three years, while enjoying Belmont’s signature personal interaction from experienced, highly regarded faculty. Moreover, students can complete the dual degree program at a reduced tuition rate compared to completing the programs separately.  With the new offering, Belmont University joins Vanderbilt University as one of only two programs in Middle Tennessee to offer joint JD/MBA degree options while simultaneously holding accredited status with the American Bar…

The new 2017 Kia Soul is a completely redesigned crossover that packs in a lot for the price.  If you’re looking for a car that’s reliable, affordable, safe, affordable and roomy—the Kia Soul gets check marks on each. The Soul keeps passengers cool in the summer and hot in the winters. This is done with ventilated driver and passenger seats that circulate air. Or stay warm in the winter with heated front and rear seats. Let there be light and lots of it with Kia’s impressive array of LED lights that add a captivating accent to the 2017 Soul. Set…

The redesigned Audi S3 sedan packs a serious punch of power, style and class. It’s turbocharged 292-hpTFSI and legendary Quattro all-wheel drive make it a much sought after sedan model. The S3’s sculptural horizontal lines, the Singleframe grille with Aluminum-optic double-blade bars, offers a distinctive statement. Inside the S3, drivers will find a minimalist style dashboard that’s filled with all of the necessary stylish features such as: four round air vents, hideaway 7.0-inch central display,  and  an MMI infotainment controller knob located on the center console. The dramatic sport interior of the S3 is unmistakably Audi, from the pronounced seat…

By Tribune staff NASHVILLE, TN — Bishop Joseph Walker III has forged a memorable 25-year legacy of ministry and activism that has had profound positive effects on the entire city of Nashville, most notably the North Nashville community. The move to honor him by naming an overpass bridge on Jefferson Street, right in the heart of the area where he’s had his greatest impact, is only right and fitting. His current duties including being International Presiding Bishop in the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, International. He was chosen to succeed International Presiding Bishop Paul S. Morton in 2015. But that…