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…
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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…
By Tribune staff One of the finest pianists and small group leaders in jazz history comes to Nashville this weekend. The great Ahmad Jamal brings his group to Schermerhorn Symphony Hall Friday night October 18 for his first local appearance in recent memory. Jamal, who began playing formally at the age of seven and professionally at 14, has been a prominent figure in jazz circles since the early 50s. He’s known for his innovative approach that emphasizes melodic invention, tempo adjustment and space to a degree that enables his trios and quartets to approximate much larger groups in both sound…
When it comes to the new 2020 Buick Enclave it’s obvious that style, substance and practicality are working in tangent. The exterior offers a fluid sculpted arc feature that’s quite eye-catching. Plus, the overall driving performance finishes it off to make the whole vehicle the total package. Inside, the Enclave offers three rows with first-class seating for up to seven people. The Smart Slide second-row seating makes it easy to access the third row. In addition, the Smart Slide passenger-side seat pitches as it slides for easy access — even with an empty forward-facing child seat installed using the LATCH…
From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital staff chaplain John Raphael has been named North America’s best chaplain by the Catholic Medical Association. Father John Raphael accepted his award last month at the medical association’s 88th annual education conference at Opryland Hotel. The association is a national voice for religion and healthcare. Beyond ministering to patients and employees at Saint Thomas West, Raphael: counsels medical students; writes and publishes articles on cultural issues; and serves on the hospital ethics committee. “Bridging his knowledge of philosophy, theology, humanism, and bedside clinical experience as a hospital chaplain, and now a diocesan priest, Father…
The 2019 BMW X@ M35i has been called the most powerful compact Sports Activity Coupe, and that’s because—it really is. There’s never been anything quite like the BMW X2 M35i. It has a sport-ready 4-cylinder engine. Everything is tuned, trimmed, and treated with performance in mind. It has a sport-ready 4-cylinder engine. The first front-axle M Sport Differential. There’s also a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo delivers a stunning 302hp and 332 lb-ft of torque – making it the most powerful production 4-cylinder built by BMW. Standard features of many includes: 8-way power front sport seats; includes 1-way manual headrests and thigh…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Colour of Music Festival announces the Nashville, TN début of Colour of Music Festival ‘Petit’ November 6-9, 2019 at multiple noted venues throughout downtown Nashville, a five-day festival featuring black classical artists and scholars from France, Britain, Colombia, the Caribbean, and the United States performing organ, piano, vocal, chamber and orchestral works showcasing the impact and historical significance of black classical composers and performers on American and world culture. Since 2013, the Colour of Music Festival has brought classically trained black musicians together to offer the public an opportunity to experience the talent of prodigiously gifted…
The new 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG GT is here. Why wait for the New Year to begin. Let the experience start now! When it comes to everyday driving and handling, the dynamically ideal weight distribution and a track-tuned chassis collaborate, help to conquer corners. Multiple drive modes let the driver fine-tune the car to the driving situation. AMG Dynamic Select offers a range of driving programs, ranging from easygoing Comfort, to a Slippery mode, or the intense Sport+. Similar technology developed for Formula 1™ and GT3 racing vehicles can be found in this AMG. A rear-mounted transaxle helps put all…