Author: Tribune Staff

Many adults have a favorite drink that they choose to order when at a bar or restaurant, be it a mojito, margarita, long island iced tea or maybe scotch on the rocks. Regardless of the alcohol or drink preference, the business and person serving these libations have a legal obligation to keep consumers and those in the community safe, and Rob Arnold trains businesses and servers to do just that! Rob Arnold, owner of Arnold’s ABC Classes LLC, has been in the restaurant and beverage industry since attending Tennessee State University in the late 1990s. His passion for keeping consumers…

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The new 2017 Elantra ECO powertrain features an advanced new 1.4L turbo-charged engine and an innovative 7-speed dual clutch transmission. The result is impressive. This super-fuel-efficient pairing delivers up to an EPA-estimated 40 highway MPG along with 128 horsepower and peak torque of 156 lb. ft It’s steering with a lot of feeling thanks to Elantra’s Drive Mode Select feature. It’s your personal preference with Drive Mode Select. It allows the driver to adjust both throttle response and steering effort to match your driving style. Select from three modes: Normal, Eco or Sport, by simply touching a button. Can you…

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2016 – U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said a health care bill he cosponsored in the Senate that will help make the medical brain power of institutions like Vanderbilt University Medical Center available to doctors in rural parts of Tennessee and other rural areas of the country is ready for the president’s signature. “House passage of this legislation is good news for people fighting complex diseases in rural Tennessee and other parts of the country that are far away from specialists and large medical centers. This bill will help patients in remote areas who need specialized…

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At 80/20 Fitness, the experience is like no other. This is not just a gym, but it is an environment where all members are considered family. Founder, Kevin Bazile, has 6 years of experience in observing the habits, routines, and daily struggles of his clients. As time passed, he grew to understand the true formula to gaining results; nutrition, exercise, and accountability. It takes 80% nutrition and 20% exercise to gain and maintain results, hence the name “80/20 Fitness.” Not only do we offer clients nutritional guidance, but we also provide personal training and boot camp classes. When following this formula…

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The 2017 Volkswagen Golf TSI S is the hatch that offers pure style and performance, whether it’s from city streets to highway mile markers, there’s never a dull moment. Right along with passengers, take your favorite apps for the ride along with you. With VW CarNet® App-Connect, you can link your compatible smartphone and access select apps on the touchscreen display of your Volkswagen. So your streaming music, mobile maps, messaging, and other apps can be controlled from the touchscreen on your dash. It’s a driver-focused designed interior. The minute you get behind the wheel you’ll get a sense of…

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Here’s another reason to give the vegan lifestyle a try – it can help lower blood sugar over time for diabetics. That’s right. A recent study found that type-2 diabetics who ate only vegan foods for about 12 weeks had a lower blood sugar level than diabetics who ate otherwise. Another bonus: the participants also lost weight while on the brown rice-based vegan diet. If you’re looking for ways to keep your blood sugar under control, veganism may be the solution. Here are a few steps to kick off your new vegan diet: 1. Avoid animal-derived products. Yes, this includes…

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You’ve rocked the vote and now it’s time to rock the streets and highways in the new 2017 Audi A4 Sedan. It’s a sophisticated, fiercely intelligent, auto with plenty of cutting-edge technologies. For starters, the Audi pre-sense® city merge with a handsome design is a cool feature. Add to that an efficient 190-hp or available class-leading 252-hp3 TFSI® engine, plus your choice of a dual-clutch automatic or an available manual transmission, and you will feel and drive like a rock star. But back to the pre-sense® city feature. It can detect vehicles and pedestrians at speeds of up to 52…

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COLUMBIA, TN – An American Baptist College seminary student has been unanimously elected president of the NAACP Maury County Branch and he’s to be inaugurated Dec. 10. The Rev. T.D. Byrdsong, 25, executive pastor of Grace United Church, will be the youngest president of the branch. Byrdsong succeeds Paco Harvard who was president during four terms, three consecutively and in 2014-’16. Byrdsong thanked: God “for this humbling experience;” Harvard for his “help at times when sought;” and community leaders “to whom I look forward to working with.” Harvard said “Rev. Byrdsong has a daunting challenge. The baptism by fire will…

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NASHVILLE, TN — The Honorable Right Reverend Bishop Jeffrey N. Leath, Presiding Prelate of the 13th Episcopal District and 128th Elected & Consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church appointed the Honorable Rev. Harold Moses Love, Jr., as pastor of Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday November 20, 2016. Located in North Nashville, Lee Chapel is growing and is one of the most progressive religious institutions in Tennessee and is well known to minister to a multi-generational congregation and University students. Love, 43, was born in Nashville to the late Rep. Harold M. Love Sr. and Mary…

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NASHVILLE, TN — S3 Asset Management, a technology and medical equipment recycling company located in Nashville, has announced that Darrell S. Freeman, Sr. has been elected to chairman of the board of directors. Freeman, an entrepreneur in the Nashville business community for more than 25 years, is the founder and executive chairman of Zycron, Inc., co-founder of Tennessee-based Reliant Bank (Commerce Union Bank (NASDAQ)) and the lead director for American Addiction Centers (NYSE). He is also the co-founder and chairman of Pinnacle Construction Partners. As an investor and chairman of the board, Freeman will work with CEO Rod McDaniel and…

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