By TN Tribune Staff Former 2-term Republican Tennessee Gov. Don Sundquist died Sunday. He was 87. Today, at the Sundquist family’s request, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office shared that Governor Don Sundquist passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following surgery and a short illness. Born in Moline, Illinois on March 15, 1936, Sundquist was a graduate of Augustana College. He went on to serve in the United States Navy. After years in the printing and advertising industry in Shelbyville and Memphis, he was elected to Congress, representing Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. Sundquist served six terms in Congress, and was on the…
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Nashville, TN – After speaking at a press conference yesterday calling for meaningful common sense gun legislation, a group of Tennessee pastors released the following statement regarding the ongoing political games from the Tennessee House and Senate. “Yesterday morning we gathered in a press conference to call on the Supermajority Legislature to enact gun safety legislation that would create safe schools and communities free from the fear of gun violence as it is our belief that all Tennesseans, regardless of race, place or income deserve to live free from the fear of gun violence in their communities. Yet instead of heeding our…
DETROIT – Chevrolet and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) have concluded the seventhyear of Discover the Unexpected (DTU), a 10-week immersive internship and scholarship program for 10HBCU students to explore marketing roles focused on Chevrolet’s innovative vehicles and community-based journalism with the NNPA. “Chevrolet is proud to continue our collaboration with the NNPA for DTU, providing HBCU students an opportunity to develop career skills while gaining valuable on-the-job knowledge,” said Steve Majoros, chief marketing officer, Chevrolet. “We hope this is a life changing experience for the fellows that will be carried with them throughout their careers.” During this year’s DTU program, students took a road trip in the all-new 2024…
Shelbyville, TN – Renters fed up with high rent and hazardous conditions will hold a Public Hearing Saturday, August 26th at the Shelbyville Town Square to expose the worsening housing crisis and present urgently-needed solutions. Local government officials, housing advocates, and community leaders have been invited and the Bedford County Listening Project will present a report, Defending our Homes: Addressing the Housing Human Rights Crisis in Rural Middle Tennessee, built from 170 in-depth interviews with local renters. The hearing will include the findings of the report, renters’ testimonies, and responses from city and county officials. Currently Shelbyville is in the midst of a renting…
The 2023 G90 is an impressive car is a smart choice if you’re looking for a luxurious and high-tech car. It offers offers luxury and elegant features that are not overwhelming but more in a minimalist approach. The G90’s is an entire mood. No, it really is. It features a new Mood Curator that integrates elements of the audio, seat massage and ambient lighting systems to create sensations of modern luxury in its most complete form. There’s even a fragrance system that disperses relaxing scents throughout your G90’s cabin. The Mood Curator allows you to instantly set one of four…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Davidson County judge has blocked enforcement of a Tennessee House of Representatives rule for the special session that bans signs in the galleries of the House. The ruling comes in a response to an ACLU of Tennessee lawsuit filed on behalf of three Tennesseans who were forced to leave a Tennessee House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday by state troopers for quietly holding 8 ½ x 11 inch pieces of paper expressing their opinions on issues before the subcommittee. The plaintiffs were forced out under rules adopted by the Tennessee House of Representatives for the special session that…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) Early voting for the runoff for the Nashville Mayor’s Race will begin Friday, August 25th. Nashville voters will decide between Councilman Freddie O’Connell or conservative Alice Rolli. According to Davidson County Elections Administrator Jeff Roberts, the runoff election will take place Sept. 14, along with the special general election for TN House District 51. Early Voting Schedule for September 14, 2023 Elections DateTimeFriday, August 258:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Saturday, August 268:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Monday, August 288:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Tuesday, August 298:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Wednesday, August 308:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Thursday, August 318:00 a.m.…
Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune) In a recently published article in the Nashville Scene, Bill Freeman, owner of FW Publishing which includes the Nashville Scene, Nfocus, the Nashville Post, and The News, endorsed Freddie O’Connell for mayor for Nashville. The article sites Miller Perry’s endorsement of O’Connell and frank assessment of opponent Alice Rolli. Freeman notes: “O’Connell has received solid endorsements, but to me the most striking comes from Rosetta Miller Perry, publisher of The Tennessee Tribune and a well-respected leader of Nashville’s Black community and Black press. Her endorsement of O’Connell notes his leadership skills and sincere support of the city’s minority communities. However, her most frank assessment…
From its sleek exterior to its luxurious interior, the 2023 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury is a full-size luxury SUV that’s the definition of sophistication. But don’t let the glitz, glamour and lux deceive you. It’s also capable of towing up to 8,000 pounds! The Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury is equipped with a powerful 3.4-liter V6 twin-turbo gasoline engine, and a 10-speed automatic transmission, that makes it easy to handle not only on-road driving but also off-road driving, which often requires frequent use of the low-speed range. The LX has a wide range of gear ratios that provide strong…
By Logan Langlois NASHVILLE, TN — Tennesseans rejoice at the news of a 3-month tax holiday for grocery goods purchased in stores beginning on August 1st and ending after October 31st. Meaning, that for three months residents of the volunteer state will be able to purchase their groceries tax-free in what Governor Bill Lee calls the “largest tax cut in state history.” The holiday comes following the passing of the Tennessee Works Tax Act by state lawmakers, which calls for over $400 million in tax cuts, $272 million of which is to provide for the upcoming three-month grocery tax holiday. …