Author: Tribune Staff

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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NASHVILLE, TN — Long before so-called urban renewal bulldozed its way through North Nashville, coupled with the use of imminent domain laws that took away a lot of people’s property and permanently changed the sensibility of numerous neighborhoods, music was an important part of Jefferson Street. It was well known across the nation for its array of nightclubs and music-related businesses. One of Etta James’ finest LPs was recorded live at the Main Era in the early ‘60s. Many top R&B, blues, soul and jazz performers regularly appeared in Jefferson Street clubs, and WLAC often referenced what had happened the…

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Eric Holt is CEO of the Chiminus Enterprises, a diverse lifestyle marketing and consulting company that is nationally recognized. He is also the Managing Partner of Chiminus’ successful subsidiary concert promotions company, The Love- noise Group. Holt earned his Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Communications from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and a J.D. from Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Law School. Considered an expert in branding and marketing, Holt is a regularly sought-after speaker at universities and business groups. He also consults with individuals and business leaders on promotion and branding strategy. Relentless in his pursuit of excellence…

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NASHVILLE, TN — Join Fisk University this weekend wrap up the celebration of the 150th Homecoming of Fisk University. Themed “Journey Through the Decades”, this year’s homecoming is shaping up to be an incredible weekend celebration. All students, faculty, alumni, and the many friends of Fisk University are encouraged to join in on the celebration. Friday, November 11 • Pep Rally at Henderson A. Johnson Gymnasium 12pm • Jazz Concert featuring Orchestrated Crown at Fisk Memorial Chapel 7pm • “The Last Drop” Ole Skool Flavor at Harambe House 7pm • Old School Greek Show at Henderson A. Johnson Gymnasium 7pm…

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