By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Tribune is included in the Nashville International Airport (BNA) renovated concession space for shops, restaurants, service outlets and common use areas for seating and entertainment. The first of two Tennessee Tribune retail stores will open in the Fall of 2021 with over 1800 square feet located in the Southwest airlines hub between terminals C and D. Mrs. Rosetta Miller-Perry, Founder and Publisher/CEO of The Tennessee Tribune says “I am honored to be part of this magnificent transformation that allows passengers to experience Nashville as a great southern multiculturalism destination, showcasing more…
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When you purchase a 2021 Hyundai Elantra N Line, it’s a vehicle that’s filled with premium design. It’s sportier, grander than previous editions. But it still retains the classiness of its timely 2.0 design. New for this year, is the dominant new front grille, dynamic headlamps, tail lamps, and a coupe-like roofline. This latest Elantra has plenty of hi-tech connectivity. It comes equipped with Blue Link, so drivers can experience the joy and convenience of connected driving. Remote engine start/stop, push maps by call center and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), there are 34 Blue Link features that are sure…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — While some big festivals such as Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo have either already been held or moved back to adjust for COVID-19, the virus has claimed one big event for a second straight year. There will not be a New Orleans Jazz Fest again in 2021. The official announcement was made Sunday, with the cancellation linked to concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant. Jazz Fest had previously planned an October move, but said in the announcement that they would now look forward to the spring 2022 dates of April 29 – May…
NASHVILLE, TN — A new, recently published book inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning Roots author Alex Haley is promoting unity and hope at a critical time in America. Finding the Good: Two Men – One Old, One Young – Forever Changed by the Transforming Power of Forgiveness and Love (Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins) presents a powerful story of a black man in the brutal South who rose to the rank of mayor and the young reporter whose life he touched as he learned and then taught the transforming power of forgiveness and love. Haley had planned to write a book about this…
NASHVILLE, TN — Though the Titans are popular favorites to repeat as AFC South champions, they recognize that there are problems that must be addressed for them to truly be a championship contender. While the defense was often sub-par last season, special teams were also a problem, and in particular the kicking game. The Titans have had erratic kicking for the past two seasons, and this year have two unproven kickers on the roster in Tucker McCann and Blake Maubell. Last Friday they hired former Tennessee kicker James Wilhoit as an assistant to aid the kickers. He kicked for Tennessee…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — One of the most bitter battles involving a legendary artist’s holdings has finally been resolved. The 15-year legal fight over the estate of James Brown has come to an end. According to an Associated Press report, Brown’s family has reached a settlement in the case. David Black, an attorney representing Brown’s estate, told the AP that an agreement was reached on July 9, but details of the settlement were not made public. The Godfather of Soul’s estate, estimated to be worth anywhere from $5 million to more than $100 million, has been embroiled in…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — “Eyes On the Prize” in its original presentation back in the late ‘80s was acclaimed by critics and audiences alike, while also winning multiple industry awards. Now the landmark series is returning to the airwaves with some additional material. The first part of the series debuted on HBO Max Monday. Plus HBO Max will later air a new special, “Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground,” in August from Anonymous Content’s AC Studios and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sophia Nahli Allison (“A Love Song for Latasha”). The special counts Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors among its…
By Ron Wynn NASHVILLE, TN — One of Octavia Butler’s most acclaimed novels that’s being adapted for television now has both a director and lead star. The announcement of Janicza Bravo as director and Mallori Johnson as the main star was made Monday by FX in multiple entertainment productions. The original greenlight announcement came in March. Bravo has prevously directed the project “Zola.” This is Johnson’s first major role according to the website Deadline. She portrays Dana, a writer who gains the ability to time travel back to the 19th century, where her slaveowning and enslaved ancestors reside. Kindred is…
By Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — “We want to have a conversation and develop strategies to positive impact Criminal Justice Reform.” Those were the words of Pastor Howard Jones at a rally to give voice to the cause of criminal justice reform. The rally, held Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 2:33 p.m. CDT, at the Justice A.A. Birch Building, in downtown Nashville, brought together community supporters, members of Pounding4Change and relatives of those whose loved ones were victims of long-term sentencing because they had limited financial means, not because of the crime. This movement, has been active for quite some…
By Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — “We want to have a conversation and develop strategies to positive impact Criminal Justice Reform.” Those were the words of Pastor Howard Jones at a rally to give voice to the cause of criminal justice reform. The rally, held Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 2:33 p.m. CDT, at the Justice A.A. Birch Building, in downtown Nashville, brought together community supporters, members of Pounding4Change and relatives of those whose loved ones were victims of long-term sentencing because they had limited financial means, not because of the crime. This movement, has been active for quite some…