The new 2019 Cadillac XT4 2.0 is smart, luxurious and beautiful in every way. It has a tremendous number of technology features that allow you, your world and your vehicle to be more connected than ever. A new rotary controller is one of four choices for operating the Cadillac user experience interface. For example, to skip a track, you can say a voice command, use the touch-screen, press the rotary controller or press the button on the steering wheel. Located front and center, there are two rows of hard buttons for quick access to frequently used features, such as climate…
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NASHVILLE, TN — Naomi Tutu, Michael Battle, Sandy Goodhart, Janet Wolf, Rahim Buford and Micky ScottBey Jones were among the scholars participating in the 12th Annual Theology & Peace Conference held on the American Baptist College Campus, June 17-20. “This is the second year ABC has hosted this highly regarded international conference. People from throughout the world participate in this thought-provoking, insightful, socially-conscious exercise in knowledge for living experience,” said Dr. Forrest Harris, president of American Baptist College. “We are honored to share with the attendees again this year,” he added. Nearly 60 individuals, from throughout the United States and…
NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Briley announced today the planned acquisition of over 700 acres of greenspace in Bells Bend, a move that will add large tracts of land to the city’s parks and greenways system. The acquisition is composed of the purchase of two separate properties: approximately 107 acres currently owned by Thomas Bros. Grass and used as a sod farm; and 682 acres owned by the Graves family. Both parcels are located off Old Hickory Road in the Bells Bend area. The purchase prices for the properties are about $1.5 million and $7.8 million, respectively. The parcels will be…
By Ms. June NASHVILLE, TN — The month of July is not only a time to celebrate America’s Independence, but the marking of 10-years in which Father Bill Dennler has been Rector of the Parish at Holy Trinity Church in Nashville, TN. This leadership position keeps Father Bill busy with leading the church founded in 1852 by delivering the services, providing pastoral care visits and outreach. Regardless of the zip code of the church located near the JC Napier Housing Projects, the neighborhood is a high priority. Holy Trinity Church was designated as the African American parish for the Episcopal…
By Staff Reports Mrs. Rosetta Miller Perry, a long-time Civil Rights activist has been named the recipient of the 2019 Tennessee Human Rights Commission’s Jocelyn D. Wurzburg Civil Rights Legacy Award. The award will be presented, Friday, July 19, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at the Supreme Court Chamber of the Tennessee Capitol. This award is named in honor of Jocelyn D. Wurzburg of Memphis who has a long history of volunteer civil rights accomplishments, advocating for equity, equality and non-discrimination. She served on the Tennessee Human Rights Board of Commissioners on two occasions— in 1971 and again in 2007. During…
NASHVILLE, TN — This week, the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association Political Action Committee for Education (MNEA-PACE) endorsed State Representative John Ray Clemmons to be Nashville’s next mayor. MNEA represents hundreds of Metro Nashville Public School teachers, amplifying their voices and advocating for their needs. Regarding this endorsement, Rep. Clemmons released the following statement: As a proud MNPS parent, I am honored to receive the endorsement of Nashville’s teachers. As both a parent and public servant, my strong support for our public schools has never wavered, and education will be our city’s top priority while I’m mayor. I am prepared…
By Tribune Staff It’s all about the Jewels, that the attitude of the Nashville Chapter, Les Gemmes, Inc. members who work tirelessly for the benefit of their Jewels. These are young ladies from Middle School through College, who are selected to participate in the organization’s ‘Lighting the Path for Girls.’ “The group strives to expose the Jewels to activities, so they will develop positive attitude about themselves and their futures,” said Rene’ Whittaker, chair of the Lighting the Path for Girls Committee. The dynamic group of ladies, hold two main fundraisers a year to provide funds for the many activities…
Even if you don’t live in the beautiful city of Telluride, CO you can still get that feeling of being amongst the Colorado Rockies each time you press the Start button of your new 2020 KIA Telluride SX V6 AWD. The is an all new model that’s become a top favorite of the midsize three-row SUVs. It’s ready to roll with a plethora of standard features. The Self-leveling Rear Suspension is designed to automatically calibrate the weight load of a heavy, uneven payload, and adjust the height accordingly. This helps to keep the vehicle level and balanced for better traction…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent WASHINGTON, DC — Every major newspaper and news organization in the country has labeled the Black vote crucial to success in the 2020 presidential election, and statistics show that African Americans are 60% more likely to utilize and trust print-related resources for information than the general public. However, of the 24 candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for president, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is the only one that has agreed to address key influencers of the African American community — the Black Press of America — at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) annual…
The Tennessee Tribune wishes to thank all of the 350 guest who celebrated with the Tribune and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. This fall the Tribune will produce a book about Dr. Joseph’s career in Nashville. This book will include all of the pictures taken at this event. If you have pictures you wish to include please send them to: tennesseetribunenews@aol.com subject: Dr. Joseph’s upcoming book by The Tennessee Tribune Again we thank the community for their love and support of a great man.