Wouldn’t it be nice to end the old year or start the New Year in a brand new 2017 All-New FIAT® 124 Spider Lusso? Whether you’re coming or going, heads will definitely turn to get a glimpse of this classic roadster sports car beauty.Whether you’re coming or going, heads will definitely turn to get a glimpse of this sports car classic roadster beauty. But what good is a roadster that doesn’t hug the road? That’s why the FIAT® 124 Spider Lusso features an electric power assist steering system, which delivers a precise steering response optimized to match driver tendencies. The…
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Little of beauty has America given the world…; the human spirit in this new world has expressed itself in vigor and ingenuity rather than in beauty. And so by fateful chance the Negro folk-song—the rhythmic cry of the slave—stands today not simply as the sole American music, but as the most beautiful expression of human experience born this side the seas. It has been neglected, it has been, and is, half despised, and above all it has been persistently mistaken and misunderstood; but notwithstanding, it still remains as the singular spiritual heritage of the nation and the greatest gift of…
State Rep. Brenda Gilmore discusses the political highs and lows of 2016 on Take 10 on Tuesdays with The Tennessee Tribune. Gilmore, who was just elected to her sixth term in office and is ending her term as chair of the Black Caucus, talked with Tribune Editorial Director about legislation passed by the Tennessee Legislature in 2016 and what’s ahead for 2017. She also discussed the presidential election and what that may mean for the Nashville community. Every Tuesday the Tennessee Tribune takes the time out to interview citizens of the Metro-Nashville area who are doing important things in their…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk announced today that, thanks to support from Mayor Megan Barry, an expanded team focused on child sexual assault cases is now in place. The Child Sexual Assault (CSA) team is responsible for the prosecution of crimes against our most vulnerable citizens, the children of Nashville. “Short of murder, the most heinous crime that can occur in our community is the sexual exploitation of a child,” said General Funk. “Through Mayor Barry’s leadership we have been able to expand our team that investigates and prosecutes such crimes. Her FY2017 budget has made…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…