This Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 4-door is a great all-rounder. It’s just the right size, offering all the practical flexibility of an SUV without being too big about town. It’s exceedingly quiet and exceptionally comfortable. It’s lavish: indeed, even in the entry level model the list of standard equipment is impressive. And it’s extremely safe, providing a comprehensive package of active safety features. It’s efficient, smoother and more powerful than ever before. According to Mitsubishi, the Outlander PHEV is the most successful plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in the world, with more than 100,000 on the roads in Europe alone. In addition,…
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The Lexus brand has always represented class and style. The new 2019 Lexus 350 Ultra Luxury has some of the best amenities offered that from the ground up, inside and outside. The ES 350 was built on an all-new platform that features a longer, wider stance and a sleek, coupe-like silhouette. With first-of-its-kind technology and a more powerful engine, this is the most advanced ES ever. From the hand-stitching on the dash to the available Hadori Aluminum accents and three-dimensional quilted seat design, this is the epitome of unconventional craftsmanship. The ES offers eye catching exquisite Linear Espresso and Linear…
The new 2019 Nissan 2019 Nissan TITAN XD gives the driver a laundry list of amenities as to why it can ‘haul it all.’ Let’s start with warranty. All 2019 TITAN XD models are covered by America’s Best Truck Warranty, featuring bumper-to-bumper coverage of 5-years/100,000-miles, whichever comes first. ‘Tow’ Much More! The XD’s have a towing capacity of up to12,710 LBS. Among the list of TITAN XD’s available towing aids are an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, Trailer Sway Control (TSC), Tow/Haul Mode with Downhill Speed Control and a Trailer Light Check system that allows one-person hook-up operation – checking turn signals,…
From Staff Reports SPRING HILL, TN — An architectural historian visiting an antebellum plantation here late last year wondered if a building far behind the mansion was originally a dwelling for enslaved people. “Furthermore,” Rippavilla Inc. Executive Director Kate Wilson reports, “he noted the structure is perhaps the most unstable building on our site and in desperate need of stabilization, without which, it is likely the structure would not survive.” With an annual operating budget of nearly $275,000, Wilson and a board manage the non-profit organization to preserve Rippavilla Plantation. Its Slave Cabin Restoration Committee meets on the first Wednesday…
If you’re not currently brushing with an electric toothbrush, what are you waiting for? Electric toothbrushes do have significant advantages over traditional toothbrushes. Even though electric toothbrushes are typically more expensive and must be recharged, the benefits of the power toothbrushes far outweigh the negatives. • Electric Toothbrushes Are More Effective: they improve the oral health 80% because they rotate so they remove plaque more effectively. Electric toothbrushes are more effective because they have built in timers, which helps you to brush for the right amount of time. Some electric brushes even will signal when it’s time to change quadrants…
Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Tribune will be amongst the new retailers in the newly remodeled BNA International Airport. Plans were unveiled at a news conference last week of the partnership between the Nashville International Airport and Fraport USA for its new concessions and retail program. Fraport USA is leading the development and management of 133,000 square feet of concessions space at BNA from February 2019 through January 2029. For the airport’s 16 million annual passengers, the reimagined program will emphasize local flavor and flare. “The Tennessee Tribune Retail will have a full service retail space providing products…
For the 9th year in a row, Hyundai was ranked #1 for customer loyalty among all automotive brands. The engineers at Hyundai gave the 2019 Santa Fe XL the V6 power, roominess and versatility you want from a 3-row SUV. And whether you choose seating for 6 or 7 passengers, you’re protected by advanced safety systems like available Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection,2 Blind Spot Detection3 to name a few. But wait there’s more! The Santa Fe XL can carry three rows of people and their cargo while easily towing up to 5,000 lbs., thanks to a 290-hp V6…
From Staff Reports MURFREESBORO, TN — Larry Flowers, known in Nashville as a TV news reporter, is Murfreesboro’s new police public information officer, city leaders have announced. “I look forward to telling positive stories about the men and women of the Murfreesboro Police Department who put their lives on the line everyday protecting and serving the citizens of Murfreesboro,” Flowers said. Having worked nearly 29 years in TV news — most recently at WKRN and WTVF — Flowers is part of a public information team at the city manager’s office. His office is at police headquarters on North Highland Avenue. Flowers has…
By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. President Trump announced an end to the government shutdown on January 25. Is it a real deal to reopen the federal government or another tactic of the power-grabbing politician? Is Trump backing down or bamboozling Congress again? Is this a permanent or temporary solution? The elephant and donkey games continue. Trump is using his demand for a $5.7 billion border wall to justify his irrational reactions. Our forefathers and former presidents would be appalled at the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. I hope the ghost of Benjamin Franklin visits him next Christmas. Would Trump follow…
There’s no question about it, the new 2019 Sierra Denali 1500 4WD is a ‘he man’s’ kind of truck. With Nashville’s highways and street ways having some of the worst potholes in the country, this truck is perfect for all of the city’s ongoing construction. It’s a big, strong vehicle that holds up to 5. “As you drive you feel totally safe and secure,” says our test driver. “It drives very smooth, with power on command while sitting high, looking low. This is probably one of the most powerful trucks on the road today,” adds our driver. This new Denali…