By Tribune Staff The late, great Memphis jazz bassist Jamil Nasser (George Joyner) was given a W.C. Handy award Sunday in Memphis. It was part of a series of activities designed to honor the standout musician whose exploits are chronicled in the new book “Upright Bass; The Musical Life & Legacy of Jamil Nasser” by his son Muneer Nasser, who is also a musician as well as an author and historian. There’s also a companion CD available titled “A Soldier’s Story.” It features Muneer Nasser’s band. “I would love to bring this untold jazz history to the many people who…
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The new 2019 Hyundai IONIQ HYBRID LIMITED goes beyond hybrid features, nor does it drive like a hybrid. Of the many features, there’s a standard 6-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission and when added with Sport mode, it gives you quick, precise shifting. And the gas mileage is simply unbelievable! The Ioniq makes cruising even more easier and safer than ever, thanks to Smart Cruise Control* This means that the Ioniq Hybrid automatically slows down and keeps itself at a safe distance from any vehicle it detects ahead of you in your lane. The interior is built from sound-absorbing materials, aerodynamics…
The new 2020 Lexus LX 570 is engineered to conquer Nashville’s daily commute or demanding terrain for those weekend getaways. This SUV has the largest engine of any Lexus vehicle, with a robust 5.7-liter V8 that generates 383 horsepower and comes loaded with 403 lb-ft of torque at low rpm, an advanced eight-speed paddle-shift transmission, and an impressive 7,000-lb towing capability with Trailer Sway Control. The LX also comes with Crawl Control. This feature is designed to automatically maintain an optimal slow and steady pace over challenging terrain. Turn Assist can also tighten your turning circle by adding brake force…
The All-New 2020 Chevy Silverado HD comes ready to work. It’s built with a heavy-duty powertrain, new technologies for confident towing, and a larger, stronger and more functional Durabed. The all-new 2020 Silverado HD is the strongest, most capable Silverado HD ever, offering a max towing capability of 35,500 pounds. This is a BIG truck with state-of-the-art trailering technologies. It features an advanced Trailering System that lets you create customized trailer profiles to monitor important information, from hitching to driving. This helps you keep track of these important functions through the Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system† or on your mobile device using the myChevrolet Mobile…
Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — The American Baptist College President’s Scholarship Gala has been regarded a major hit in Music City, receiving a Gold Record. This ABC Hit was evident by the presentation of the Music City signature Gold Record presented to President Harris by Marie Sueing of the Nashville Convention and Visitors’ Corporation. “We are extremely proud of the work that has been done at ABC for 95 years and the progress taken place under the leadership of Dr. Forrest Harris for the past 20 years,” said Sueing. The purpose of the scholarship event was to raise funds for…
Cadillac’s global best-selling XT5 is revamped for 2020, with a new turbocharged engine, enhanced technologies and revised design cues that coalesce in distinctive trims that offer customers greater choice in matching this luxury crossover to their personality. With more than 40 updates the 2020 Cadillac XT5 raises the bar when it comes to functionality, mixed with style and luxury. The XT5 joins the all-new XT6 as one of Cadillac’s popular recently launched three-row crossovers. The 2020 XT5 follows the brand’s new global “Y” trim strategy. The vehicle’s exterior now features standard LED headlamps with IntelliBeam on all models. Additionally, the…
The new 2020 Lexus LC 500 boasts one of the most powerful naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 engines available, for a truly visceral experience. With an impressive 5.0-liter V8 engine, 471 horsepower,1 and a blistering 4.4-second zero-to-60 time,1,2 the LC 500 is finely tuned to give the driver a full-throttle experience. A 10-speed Direct-Shift automatic transmission with magnesium paddle shifters was specifically designed for the LC. This exclusive transmission has one of the fastest shift times among conventional automatic transmissions, 4 changing gears in 0.12 seconds. The system also learns your habits every time you drive, selecting the optimum gear based on…
By Tribune Staff The annual Homecoming Parade use to be a crown jewel in Tennessee State University’s homecoming activities. It was a family friendly event designed to showcase the best Nashville’s Black community had to spotlight in terms of personalities, culture and sensibilities. But something has happened in recent years, and it’s not a good thing. Anyone who witnessed this past Saturday’s spectacle (and that’s what part of the parade has become) and had attended parades from decades ago know this parade has taken some major steps backwards. The first thing, it’s no longer something any parent who’s trying to…
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — It was more than a celebration … it was oh so much more. The Mill and Mine event venue in downtown Knoxville was filled with a diverse group of thesbian supporters of Carpet Bag Theatre Inc., the longest running African American theatre troupe in America. The attire was come in your own version of formal. From jeans and fedoras to furs and formals, the people flowed thru the doors for three hours of music, auctions of work of local artist, delicious foods, and a program filled with laughter hosted by television personality Palmer Willams.…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is joining forces with Tennessee State University to honor one of the pioneers in spiritual and classical music. They have been named a sponsor of the fourth annual Harry T. Burleigh Spiritual Festival, hosted at Tennessee State University this weekend. The museum will sponsor several events including a panel discussion on Friday, and the closing scholarship concert Saturday night. The scholarship concert is free and open to the public. With a theme taken from the title of a Burleigh arrangement in the slave dialect, this year’s…