The Grand Cherokee SRT® boasts track-ready capability and first-rate standard features like a 6.4L HEMI® SRT V8 engine, smooth premium leather seats with perforated Ultrasuede® inserts, Active Noise Cancellation, Uconnect® 8.4 NAV and much more. See what happens when the engineers and designers of the Street and Racing Technology team get ahold of the Grand Cherokee. Go ahead, push the SRT to limit. It can handle it. And that’s because the Grand Cherokee SRT® has the most available horsepower in its class and a host of tuning features designed to help you make the most of your ride. The 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine delivers a considerable 475…
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NASHVILLE, TN — On Friday, February 5, over 100 people were trained in CPR. Hosted at Lee Chapel AME Church. Rev. Harold M. Love Jr., Pastor explained, “The AME Church has a long history of service to the community. Initiatives like this are part of our commitment to the community.” This event was done in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter as part of their “Pink Goes Red For Heart” community impact day. The CPR training was facilitated by Dr. Katherine Y. Brown, founder of Learn CPR America. As Brown explained, “Almost 90 percent of…
By Kermit G. Payne, HBCU Initiative Secretariat According to a report commissioned by the presidents of the nation’s four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) medical schools – Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Howard University, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine – the number of African-American students in U.S. medical school who attended HBCUs has fallen from 26 percent in 2002 to just 12 percent in 2015. In order to help change these numbers, the nation’s HBCUs are charged with increasing the number of graduates who pursue health sciences careers, increasing the pipeline of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 15, 2017) – Hunt Brothers® Pizza is warming up the winter months with the return of the company’s most popular Limited Time Offer (LTO), Buffalo Chicken Pizza. Starting today, customers will be able to order this specialty pizza at participating locations across the country while supplies last. As consumer buying habits continue to propel trends in spicy foods and chicken as a protein of choice, Hunt Brothers Pizza’s Buffalo Chicken Pizza has been a fan favorite for several years. Now returning for the 10th year, Hunt Brothers Pizza anticipates a positive response from retailers and consumers alike.…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 13, 2017) – Mayor Megan Barry issued the following statement regarding the announcement that the FBI would be monitoring the investigation into the officer-involved shooting on Friday: “We have said all along that there will be a full and thorough investigation of the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Jocques Clemmons. I believe, as does the MNPD, in having an open and transparent process so that the public has access to the facts in this situation as quickly as possible. I support the decision of US Attorney David Rivera to ask the FBI to monitor…
February 11 Music City Burlesque. This fun and entertaining event features burlesque entertainment from 7 talented ladies who’ve performed at burlesque events, concerts and festivals throughout the country. LOCATION: Marathon Music Works 1402 Clinton Street, Nashville, Show time starts at 9 pm. Must be 18 or over to attend. Contact: 1-877-987-6487. Researching African-American Family History & Genealogy. Interested in discovering your family’s roots? Join Andrew Jackson’s The Hermitage for a FREE afternoon workshop on genealogy and preservation at The Nashville Public Library! The African-American Historical & Genealogical Society (AAHGS) will be discussing how to get started with your genealogy research and some of…
MURFREESBORO, TN — Amy Jackson, active community volunteer and current President of the Junior League of Murfreesboro, has joined the Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation as Foundation Coordinator. “Amy’s skill set is perfectly matched to the Foundation’s needs,” said Anne Davis, Director of the Saint Thomas Rutherford Foundation. “She has expertise in managing relationships, developing key partnerships, grants management, process improvement, committee oversight, strategic planning and attracting volunteers for Foundation events.” Saint Thomas Health is a part of Ascension, the nation’s largest Catholic and non-profit health system. Jackson was born in Nashville and made ten moves in 35 years before planting roots in…
MURFREESBORO, TN — It did not take Belmont University freshman computer science major Tito Ebiwonjumi long to feel right at home at MTSU. Ebiwonjumi, 17, who is from Lagos, Nigeria, participated in the computer science department’s second Hack-MT that ended Sunday (Feb. 5) in the Science Building. He pitched an idea on Day 1, but not enough people worked with him. Then he decided to “forget the idea and go work with other people and get the experience.” The international student joined nine other MTSU student team members to create “VR-Maze.com,” a virtual reality maze game. The group captured first…
The new 2017 Jeep Renegade Latitude 4×4 has plenty of attitude. It combines great looks with outstanding capability and smart technology, all in a smaller city-friendly package. Backed by a standard 1.4L Multiair® Turbo engine with a six-speed manual transmission, the 2017 Renegade Latitude keeps you moving forward. Choose from three different wheel options and enjoy standard features like automatic halogen headlamps, Electronic Stability Control25 and 60/40 split-folding rear seats. Your journey is set; all you have to do is pick a destination. The PARKVIEW® Rear Back Up Camera16 allows the driver to park and back out with confidence. This system displays a…
The 2017 Genesis G80 offers a refined look in midsize luxury sedans. Through forward-thinking design and technology, the G80 delivers you an evolved, first-class experience. Through forward-thinking design and technology, the G80 delivers you an evolved, first-class experience when it comes to driving, safety and style. Genesis’ number one concern is passenger safety. That’s why all of their most advanced safety features, including Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection and Smart Cruise Control, are standard on every vehicle. The G80 is designed to give you the pure thrill of driving. The muscular, 311-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine is…