Author: Tribune Staff

Just as it’s done for over a century, the powerful Cadillac brand continues its unprecedented reputation for quality and sophistication into 2021. The new 2021 Cadillac XT6 Sport AWD is back and ready for the new year. The Sport handles itself with standout looks with driving features that makes each trip memorable. Take Alexa with you on the ride. For the first time, the Alexa functionality you enjoy at home is now fully integrated into the Cadillac user experience. With Alexa Built-In capability, you can use voice commands to stream your favorite music, get directions, make calls,etc. Exclusive to the Sport trim, the…

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If you’re thinking about purchasing an SUV in the new year, think the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD Z71. The iconic SUV is back with even more versatility and advanced features.  It now features a bigger, more spacious cabin, better ride and handling. The All-New Tahoe Z71 offers six trims. Each trim offers its own unique style and capabilities. The spacious cabin has been reimagined to be roomier and more open. Tahoe offers 41% more third-row leg room and an amazing 66% greater cargo volume behind the third row compared to the previous generation. Not to mention a cavernous 122.9 cu.…

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The 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD offers an array of new, exciting features and amenities to usher a new year for driving. Underneath the hood of the Mazda CX-9, there’s a Skyactiv®-G 2.5 Turbo engine that delivers up to 250 hp, along with an impressive 320 lb-ft of torque. So, you’ll enjoy immediate acceleration every time you merge onto the freeway or pass other vehicles. The  Mazda CX-9 features  i-Activsense®—an intelligent suite of safety features that alert you to hazards and help you avoid collisions, or lessen their impact. i-Activsense® includes a host of advanced safety innovations, such as Blind…

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32-Year African American Veteran of the Nashville Police Department By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville’s eighth police chief is an experienced,  longtime member of the police force, and an African American man who steps into what should not be, but will be, a closely watched and now scrutinized position by the majority press.  John Drake was selected Monday to become the new Metro police chief. He replaces his friend and mentor, Steve Anderson.  Drake is one of the almost extinct African American men in Metro government chosen for a position of power.  John Drake, formerly a deputy chief,  has worked for…

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By Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — There are some churches that are closed, some functioning by the web, and others functioning with active virtual schedules and outreach activities.   Fairfield M. B. Church reached out to the Women’s Mission on Rosa Parks recently, servicing more than 100 residents and families.   Pastor Howard Jones, senior pastor of Fairfield said, “These are the times when churches should be strong in these uncomfortable and challenging situations.  Though we must practice safety protocols by wearing gloves, masks and safe distancing, prayer is the major covering.” Mental illness is on the rise throughout the…

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The 2020 Cadillac CT4 is stunning enough to garner attention at a moment’s notice, while putting all eyes on you. Stylize your Cadillac with Luxury, Premium Luxury or Sport exterior finishes. Each option offers unique appearances, giving your vehicle an identity of its own.  The first-ever CT4 is part of Cadillac’s realigned sedan portfolio, characterized by new proportions, innovative technologies and more appearance and performance choices. It’s built on Cadillac’s award-winning rear-wheel-drive Alpha architecture. The CT4-V is part of the  latest standard V-Series performance technologies, including Magnetic Ride Control 4.0, which is tuned specifically for V models to enhance comfort…

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The new 2021 Toyota Prius Prime Limited offers a near silent no-gas EV mode (when charged), combined with Toyota’s value and durability and as a result, it’s become one of the world’s best-selling hybrid vehicles.   New for 2021, the Prius Prime upgrades from Toyota Safety Sense-P to Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 for 2021. Essentially, the Prius Prime takes everything people love about the world’s best-selling hybrid vehicle and adds an estimated 25 miles of EV driving range (when fully charged). That’s sufficient enough  to handle daily commuting distances for many U.S. drivers. Inside, there’s SofTex-trimmed heated front seats with armrests…

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NASHVILLE, TN — The Metro council voted on November 5 to rename  Fifth Avenue from Jefferson Street (Northside), through Broadway/Downtown to Nashville City Cemetery (Southside) as Rep. John Lewis Way.  While a student at the American Baptist Theological Seminary and later Fisk Univerity, John Lewis began his lifelong crusade for democracy and Civil Rights. He was a leader in the historic lunch counter sit-ins that led to Nashville becoming the first Southern city to start the desegregation of public places. While a student, Lewis attended nonviolence workshops held at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church by the Rev. James Lawson and Rev.…

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By Tribune Veterans: Rosetta Miller Perry, Tribune publisher and Ms. June Once again, Veterans Day is upon us to honor and acknowledge the sacrifices of our service men and women.  Our tributes not only show respect to those who fought stood for, and died for our civil liberties and freedoms, but also a time to consider the time, service and sacrifices of over 18 million Veterans in the United States (according to 2017 data).  Veterans Day is more than saying the traditional “thank you for your service.” It is more than a business offering discounts, free food and trinkets to service members, retirees,…

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