Every aspect of the 2017 Mazda CX-3 Touring, from its body construction and engine technology, to its chassis and transmission, is engineered to maximize driving dynamics and minimize fuel consumption. This is all made possible by SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY, a unique engineering approach that gives drivers a better driving experience with equally impressive fuel savings at the gas pump. Other standout features on the CX-3 include: Roof-mounted “shark fin” antenna, Daytime Running Lights, Clear-lens Halogen headlights, Body-colored power side mirrors with integrated turn signal lamps, Body-color door handles Heated side mirrors, Black Side Body Garnish, Rear roofline spoiler, Variable-intermittent windshield wipers…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Douglas Henry, 90, was a legendary presence in Nashville politics, and the longest serving state legislator in Tennessee history serving six decades. He retired from the legislature in 2014. Douglas Henry Jr., was a 1941 graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy, and Vanderbilt University Law School graduate. In 1970, Henry ran for a state Senate seat (on Nashville’s west side) and represented that seat for 44 years, much of that time spent as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee where he earned a reputation for fiscal responsibility and conservatism. Although he visited the Tennessee Tribune office to discuss…
NASHVILLE, TN — Access to high speed internet has been, for many Nashville residents, the conversation topic that doesn’t seem to go away. For the past several years, in many communities around town, efforts by internet service providers to bring gigabyte speed internet to more homes and businesses in Nashville has been routinely discussed in the media and among residents. Despite this major broadband expansion, there remain many neighborhoods in Nashville where the benefits of high speed Internet service are not as well known. As a result, these communities are at risk of falling behind, even as significant progress has…
NASHVILLE, TN — Samuel R. Smith, 74, was a legendary presence in Nashville high school track and field sports, and served 36 years coaching in Metro Samuel Roosevelt “Sam” Smith, the son of the late Ike and Luvenia Smith was born on March 03, 1943 in Canton, Mississippi. At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined Buck Horn Baptist Church in Canton. After the family moved to Jackson, MS, he worshipped at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Rev. R.L.T. Smith, where he remained faithful until he moved to Tennessee.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn – Meharry Medical College will provide free dental services, including cleanings, extractions and fillings, to more than 200 uninsured Nashville residents as part of its Oral Health Day Saturday, March 11. The event is organized annually by the Meharry Chapter of the Association of Dental Students (ASDA). “It is estimated that only 35 percent of working-age adults receive dental care today, in part because of financial barriers and a low perceived need,” said Dr. James EK Hildreth, President and CEO of Meharry Medical College. “Poor oral health can be a contributing factor to a number of conditions including…
Former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean recently announced his running for Governor of Tennessee. He has drafted a personal letter to his supporters below: As a supporter and friend, I wanted to tell you why I decided to run for Governor of Tennessee. The simple reason is that we need to bring economic opportunity to every Tennessean. Tennessee is a great state that is poised to continue to move forward if we focus on the right work. As Governor, I want to create opportunity for all Tennesseans, regardless of where they live, and that starts with education and jobs. Having managed…
NASHVILLE – The House Democratic Caucus is morning the loss of one of its elder statesmen: Senator Doug Henry. The retired Senator died Sunday night at the age of 90. He was the longest serving lawmaker in the history of the Tennessee General Assembly, serving the Nashville area for more than 6 decades. House Democratic Leader Craig Fitzhugh this morning said, “My few words cannot convey the impact of Senator Henry. His wealth of knowledge, understanding of the essence of state government, impeccable character, love of his family and fellow man, and genteel manner set the highest bar. He allowed…
Tennessee State University was founded in 1912 and Vanderbilt University was founded in 1873. For the past 105 years, these two institutions have educated students less than three miles from each other, and yet the schools’ forensics teams have never formally debated one another. However, that all changed on Feb. 25 when The Great Debate took place at Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church. As the first debate between the two universities, the event easily drew the community’s attention. Participation of 101.1 The Beat’s Adrian “A.G” Granderson as MC, and WTVF News Anchor Vickie Yates as moderator made it a special…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Performing Arts Center and NECAT (Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television) invite you inside the exciting world of special effects makeup with Rick Prince, Rashaad Santiago, Chloe Sens, and Tate Steinsiek – celebrated artists from “Face Off,” the Syfy Channel’s hit special effects show – at “The Art of Special Effects Makeup: An Interactive Workshop” in TPAC’s James K. Polk Theater on Saturday, March 4, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $30 and on sale now at TPAC.org, by phone at 615-782-4040, and at the TPAC Box Office, 505 Deaderick St., in downtown Nashville.…