By Tribune Staff BMW, one of the auto industry’s long-time leading manufacturers in luxury cars, is offering drivers a luxurious ultimate driving experience with their 2019 BMW X5 xDrive50i. This latest version offers more horsepower than the previous generation, and improved suspension with Dynamic Damper Control included as standard, the All-New BMW X5 is ready to travel any terrain. The current iteration of iDrive features a 7.0 system with a customizable layout and improved interactions for a better driving experience than ever before. There’s a one-piece active kidney grille and trapezoidal exhaust finishers. And for drivers who want to go…
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By Tribune Staff The new 2019 Camry SE offers a captivating style that’s full of cool and innovative features, that packed with state-of-the-art safety technology for safety. Thanks to the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, Camry’s seats are placed lower, creating a generous interior space. The rear seats even feature the same dynamic and supportive design as the front seats. There’s an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, along with 6-way adjustable front passenger seat The SE offers somewhat of a muscular exterior shape, with sweeping curves and chiseled surfaces. There are color-keyed sport side rocker panels…
By Rev. Roderick Belin NASHVILLE, TN. April 25, 2019 — John 20:1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 20:2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. 20:3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. 20:4 So they ran both together: and…
NASHVILLE, TN — Education is the most important thing our city does, and our budget reflects that priority every year. Last week I held a budget hearing with Metro Nashville Public Schools leaders, including school board member Christiane Buggs and the new interim schools director, Dr. Adrienne Battle. I appreciate Dr. Battle stepping up to take on this challenging but incredibly important work. She and I met on last week as well – I know she’s up to the challenge. As I’ve said in recent weeks, I plan to be more involved in MNPS’s operations and finances than any previous…
By Tribune Staff Whether the travel involves city highways or exploring off the beaten path, Outlander Sport can handle the job. And if it’s a question of space, Outlander has the answer with up to 49.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity plus, there’s available roof racks if needed. Once inside, the Outlander Sport offers its advanced climate control system. It automatically adjusts fan speed, air source and temperature for a smooth, comfortable driving experience. All you have to do is drive and enjoy. Mitsubishi’s revolutionary electronically controlled All-Wheel Control (AWC) system2 continually monitors the road and intelligently transfers power and…
By Tribune Staff If you’re still in the market considering a new vehicle, consider the new 2019 Nissan Kicks SR CVT. It’s the beginning of the spring/summer season, and this smart crossover offers style, space, fuel efficiency and practicality, all under one roof. “It’s a fun car to drive at a very affordable price. Lots of leg room in the front and back. Plus, it has really good speed and pick up for a car of this size. And it handles very well on the road and in the city.” One of the main reasons the Kicks has plenty of…
His Truth: A Dysfunctional Board and the Jerry Springer Media By Tribune Staff Writer NASHVILLE, TN — As the highly tumultuous period of leadership for the city’s first African-American Director of Schools for Metro Nashville Public Schools comes to a shameful end, Dr. Shawn Joseph showed class all the way while the city will have to watch and see if the Board of Education will claw the new black Director of Schools. The city of Nashville was forced to watch the media and some board members driven by personal agendas viscously attack his more than 20-year career, his name, and…
NASHVILLE, TN — American Baptist College (ABC), established in 1924 has a mission to educate, graduate, and prepare a predominantly African American student population for Christian leadership, service with a social justice grounding in the world. ABC President Forrest E. Harris, who is celebrating his 20th year at the helm of ABC explains, “Our vision is to provide our students with a dynamic education. We want them to graduate, go out into the world, and make a positive difference with a strong foundation in religion and social justice.” ABC offers quality educational programs with a liberal arts emphasis, equipping diverse…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The predominant themes in this year’s mayoral campaign thus far have been encouraging corporate relocation and investment, wooing big league sports, and reducing the size of city government improving its efficiency. But when Metro Councilman John Cooper changed his mind about running for the office, he also adopted a different strategy. Cooper’s emphasis will be on neighborhood improvement, as well as sound fiscal policy, and rebuilding public trust in city government. When Cooper made his announcement he didn’t hop on the “It City” bandwagon, or talk about getting NASCAR or Major League Baseball to…
By Tribune Staff The new 2019 Toyota Highlander XLE AWD is making a memorable impression with drivers. For the new year, it offers a sleek design that has a bold front grille that expresses confidence on any road. The LED taillights and large alloy wheels add a touch of sophistication as well. The sporty Highlander SE features 19-in. multi-spoke alloy wheels with a black finish. Limited Platinum has an added touch of sophistication with those Dark Chromtec® alloy wheels. Thanks to an available 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection engine, paired with an advanced available Direct Shift-8AT (8-speed Automatic Transmission), the powertrain is…