Author: Tribune Staff

The new 2023 Toyota Prius is an impressive car, that offers a smooth and powerful ride, with plenty of safety features to keep you and your passengers safe on the road. The interior is well designed and comfortable, with plenty of storage and plenty of infotainment options. The exterior is sleek and modern, giving the car a stylish and modern look. The fuel economy is excellent, making it an ideal car for long trips or daily commutes, whether it’s traveling from Nashville to Murfreesboro or commuting from Uptown to the nearby trendy The Gulch area.  Just check out the sleek…

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By Staff Writer NASHVILLE, TN — Howard E. Jones, Jr. is running for Council -At-Large. This is his second time running for this position; since 2018, he has been a candidate for State Senate District 19, Council-at-Large, and Davidson County Clerk. In the Clerk race, he led in early voting but lost in the general election by fewer than 700 votes. There are many supporters who are proud that he is willing to serve the people. Jackie Crum, a member of his church and his campaign treasurer, says, “I am proud of my pastor who wants to serve the people. …

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Tennesseans are bold and proud truck enthusiasts. And for those who are considering a new truck, place the 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Max with i-Force, at the top of your list.  This new edition of the Tundra family is highly anticipated, with plenty of impressive features in every area. When it comes to design, the 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is a handsome truck with muscular aggressive features.   Let’s start with underneath the hood. One of the standout features of the 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is its i-Force Max engine. The i-Force Max is a new and…

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By Staff Writer NASHVILLE, TN — The Matters of the Heart 9k Run/Walk organization contributes to the nationally acclaimed Elam Mental Health Center at Meharry Medical College. The contribution was made on Friday, July 7, during the Center’s staff meeting. The Center, located at 2000 Albion Street provides a variety of services for the mentally challenged. The inaugural Matters of the Heart event, which focused on good health; both physical and emotional, took place in mid-June, with runners and walkers from various groups and individuals participating in this event for self-health and a positive lifestyle. Pastor Howard Jones, sponsor of…

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Summer isn’t quite over, so there’s still time to check out the new 2023 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro. It’s the perfect vehicle for the outdoor adventurer or for venturing out across town to a backyard BBQ. With its oversize TRD-tuned FOX®8 high-performance shocks, TRD-tuned front springs, aggressive grille, iconic badging, and power rear glass, the 4Runner TRD Pro is sure to turn heads both on and off the trail. Inside, the vehicle is equipped with plush SofTex®-trimmed seats feature TRD embroidered headrests and accent stitching throughout. An 8-inch high-resolution touchscreen makes navigating and playing music a breeze. Fold-flat second-row seating…

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If you’re still in the market for a cool new car, don’t let the summer end without considering the 2023 Lexus LS 500 F SPORT AWD. It’s has a sleek design, and a road performance that’s incredibly smooth. It’s powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine. The AWD system makes zipping around corners a breeze. This engine produces 416 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The LS 500 F SPORT AWD also features Lexus Dynamic Handling (LDH) with the adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) system, which provides enhanced driving dynamics. Enjoy the heated…

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NASHVILLE, TN — Scarritt Bennett Center (SBC), Nashville’s premiere conference, retreat, and transformative education center, an educator, lawyer and faith-based leader Rev. Sondrea L. Tolbert is executive director. This committed leader has a love for education and empowerment. She is the immediate past Director of the National Consortium of Black Women in Ministry, Nashville Chapter, (NCBWIM), where she fostered a focus on the community through ministry initiatives involving breast cancer awareness, domestic violence, and HIV/AIDS. While leading NCBWIM, she established Pink Sunday Nashville which is held throughout churches in middle Tennessee to raise breast cancer awareness. This dynamic leader…

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By Staff Writer NASHVILLE, TN — Jefferson Street has been bisected by I-40 for over 50 years — Once viewed as a sign of progress, more recently it has been viewed as a sign of environmental racism. The decisions of past Nashville leaders, with the signing of the Interstate Highway Act of 1956, to destroy blocks of Jefferson Street and cut it off from downtown, led to decades of business closings. After the prosperous years prior to the building of Exit 207, Jefferson Street saw years of urban decay, although signs are starting to show a revitalization. The most recent…

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By Staff Writer NASHVILLE, TN — Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia Rod Harris, Jr. grew up with a musical background. His father was a singer/songwriter in the 80s, but his love of jazz evolved in his senior year of high school when he received his first acoustic guitar. While he had never played the guitar before, he was insistent on mastering the instrument. Since then, he studied Jazz at Georgia State, and received a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in jazz studies. Harris also spent time playing in Japan in 2006, carefully honing his fusion of hip-hop, R&B…

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By Tribune Staff FRANKLIN, TN — Brick pavers commemorating U.S. Colored Troops and a Black sailor during the Civil War are to be installed and dedicated on Memorial Day in conjunction with the Slaves To Soldiers Project. The annual ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sunday, May 29, in Veterans Memorial Park at Five Points near the Williamson County Archives, 1320 W. Main St., where officers of the county’s Veterans Service Office will dedicate 16 pavers. Beginning in 2018, the Slaves To Soldiers Project has identified more than 350 Black men from Williamson County who served in the Union army…

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