“Born on the track. Bred for the streets,” is a popular tagline for the new 2022 Toyota GR Supra 2.0. With its turbocharged powerplant, impressive braking and suspension, and racing-inspired interior, the new Toyota GR Supra lives up to the tagline. Toyota’s made the GR Supra line’s racing-inspired sports cars accessible to the everyday driver, bringing the excitement of motorsports to the streets. The 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four GR Supra 2.0 features a powerful turbocharged inline-four, rated at 255 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. Compact and lightweight, the dimensions of this powerplant allow it to sit far back in the…
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Introducing the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, the all-new, all-electric SUV from Ford. Infused with the legendary Mustang DNA, the new Mustang Mach-E blends a strong performance with SUV styling, plus cutting-edge connectivity. It’s a welcome addition to the legendary Mustang family. The Iconic Mustang Pony design is upfront and is clearly visible in the exterior region of the sloping fastback and sequential tri-bar turn signals of Mustang Mach-E. The all-wheel-drive (AWD) feature offers the ability to apply torque independently to the front and rear axles, the AWD system can send up to 100% of available torque to either axle at any…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — “Top Gun: Maverick” has proven that it’s still possible for a film to draw massive crowds during its opening weekend. The long-awaited Tom Cruise sequel that has been delayed multiple times due to COVID concerns soared over its first three days and will most likely set a Memorial Day Weekend record upon conclusion of the holiday period. The opening weekend saw it collect $134 million from a record 4,732 North American cinemas. The Paramount and Skydance production was expected to collect $151 million through Monday. At the international box office, the sequel to 1986’s…
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — For over six months, under the sponsorship of Nu Zeta. the graduate chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc; the Knoxville Zeta Amicae Auxiliary has been quietly collecting cases of diapers and wipes. The ladies of Amicae, which means friends, were on a mission to help young parents with some of the expenses that come with babies. Their efforts were highly successful after an overwhelming response from the community resulted in $3000.00 in diapers sizes newborn to six, changing pads, and wipes being collected. Loading up a truck and five cars, the sisterhood then…
The “Built Ford Tough” legacy continues with the addition of the new 2022 Ford Maverick truck. The Ford engineers took the Maverick™ pickup in a bold new direction, by making it the first pickup with a standard 2.5L Full Hybrid engine. Backed by over 100 years of Ford Truck engineering expertise, there’s no doubt the all-new Ford Maverick pickup meets the legendary standards of Built Ford Tough. The Maverick presents a clean and efficient design. There’s no gap between the cab and tailgate on Maverick, and the bed rail caps extend from the bed and go vertical, ending at the…
The new Mazda3 Hatchback Turbo Premium Plus is designed to be an invigorating vehicle that’s taking drivers from here to there, safely and in-style. Inside, there’s a carefully crafted cabin that eagerly welcomes drivers and passengers. No detail or consideration has been overlooked. There’s plenty of purposeful, evocative design is our ethos. There’s a newly available Skyactiv®-G 2.5 Turbo engine that offers effortless power. Exclusively paired with the i-Activ AWD® is agility and precision to give driver confidence throughout every turn. Even the seats are shaped to help you achieve a more comfortable and relaxed posture, helping you feel steadier…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Chaka Khan, one of America’s premier and most versatile vocalists, will be appearing Sunday at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Khan has excelled in R&B, funk, soul and jazz circles, won numerous awards, and been extremely successful as both the cornerstone of a group and a solo vocalist. Growing up in Chicago, as a youthful vocalist Khan was initially asked to replace R&B legend Baby Huey in the group Baby Huey & The Babysitters after Huey’s death in 1970. After that group disbanded, two members from a new group named Rufus saw her and…
The new 2022 Lexus NX 350 AWD has been completely reimagined. There’s a new, highly intuitive Lexus Interface offers a 14-inch touchscreen display that becomes an extension of the driver. From the refined grille to the more spacious interior, the all-new 2022 Lexus NX is designed to give both driver and passengers a luxurious and safe ride, anytime the engine is started. To further speak of the engine, this model offers a more powerful 275-horsepower in-line 4-cylinder turbo engine. Plus, there’s a choice of four power trains, and all-wheel drive options The NX features a lower center of gravity…
SMYRNA, TN — Mildred Floyd passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022, at the age of 93. A former First Lady of Tennessee State University, she is preceded in death by her husband Otis L. Floyd Jr. and her son Otis L. Floyd III. She is survived by children Paulette Floyd (Thomas), Sylvia Davis (Bob) and Reginald Floyd Sr. (Leona), and a host of other family and friends. Viewing will take place Fri., May 20, from 4-7 p.m. at Lewis & Wright Funeral Home in Nashville, TN. Visitation Sat., May 21, from 11a to noon with service to follow at…
By Associated Press A civil rights lawyer who once fought to desegregate the University of Alabama is now receiving an honorary degree from the school. Attorney Fred Gray of Tuskegee will be awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree during the law school’s graduation ceremony on Sunday afternoon, the university said in a statement. The commencement marks the 50th anniversary since three students became the first Black people to graduate from the law school. Gray, 91, once helped represent Vivian Malone Jones and James Hood in their attempt to desegregate the university, where they enrolled as the first Black students…