The 2019 GMC Acadia midsize SUV offers versatile capability that will make a lasting impression for an over the top holiday gift! Built lightweight to help you efficiently, the multiple seating options help you take on a variety of jobs with plentiful room for passengers or cargo. The Denali includes all SLT-2 standard content and is embellished with premium features such as bright Denali-specific exterior accents, unique Denali interior appointments, heated and ventilated front seats, an automatic heated steering wheel and a hands-free power-programmable liftgate. Other vehicle highlights include up to 7-passenger seating options with generous cargo space. There’s the…
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Begin the New Year in a fast, efficient, and sleek 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The interior’s been completely revamped with a cabin that’s more driver-focused and modern. There’s a heads-up display that projects key driving information closer to eye level, the available pop-up HUD keeps you focused on the road ahead. Handling agility’s been upgraded, with sports-tuned suspension offers multi-link rear suspension, while Torque Vectoring Control boosts cornering grip and stability. Manual or Automatic? Can’t make a choice? With the new Veloster, you can have both. The vehicle offers the dual benefits of automatic and manual with the Dual Clutch Transmission…
Staff Reports The St. Nicholas Ball was a gala event to benefit the Make-A-Wish of Middle Tennessee. Dr. Lois Jordan, the former Nashville/Davidson County Council Lady, served as the co-chair of the event with Jonathan Hayes, held at the Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club in Hendersonville. Dr. Jordan explained “This annual event helps to support worthwhile causes and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee has been so very special.” The Make-A Wish mission is to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Little Reagan Brown, who is battling a form of cancer, thanked the group for granting her wish,…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Hip Hop Nutcracker(www.hiphopnutcracker.com), a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music, was in Nashville recently, as it celebrates its 5th year anniversary. The holiday tour will be visiting a total of 29 North American cities before it concludes. The Hip Hop Nutcracker features MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set before rapping the introduction. A hip-hop legend, Kurtis Blow was 20 in 1979, when he became the first rapper to be signed by a major label. Mercury Records released “Christmas Rappin’” which sold more than 400,000 copies, becoming…
NASHVILLE, TN — Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III has been voted Citizen of the Year by the Nashville, Tennessee Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated as part of its Annual International Achievement Week Celebration. The Citizen of the Year is selected from individuals nominated for their unique and outstanding contributions to the welfare of mankind at the local, regional, and international level. Bishop Walker was recognized and presented with the Citizen of the Year Award on Saturday, November 17th, at the Gamma Phi Chapter’s Annual Harvest Ball which was held at the Cal Turner Family Center on the…
From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — A long-time campaign against “the grease plant” appears to be over as leaders of the Haynes-Trinity area neighborhood associations agreed to resolve the dispute As a result, Onsite Environmental, 1421 Baptist World Center Drive, previously Combs Industrial Service, continues its move to 2832 Whites Creek Pike based on city and state authorization. “While the outcome was not what we would have preferred, we were pragmatic and understood the agreement was in our best interest,” Haynes-Trinity Neighborhood Coalition leaders said Nov. 13. The 10-year-old controversy flared up last summer and ended Nov. 8 at metro’s planning…
NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. McDonald Williams is a dedicated member of the exclusive centenarian club. Very few people are admitted into this exclusive organization. For most, the initiation fee is just too steep. We always knew Dr. Williams was very unique from his long tenure at Tennessee State University. He was the professor that stood out to students and challenged them in ways you never imagined yet they never dropped his courses. TSU, former students and friends in Nashville celebrates his birthday. Happy 101st Birthday! Dr. Glenda Glover, President Tennessee State University, TSU family, Edwina Hefner, 6th First lady…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Chapter of Les Gemmes, Inc. inducted nine outstanding women at its November meeting. Hosted at the home of Mrs. Rosetta Perry, a founding member, the event also featured the former national president, Mrs. Edwina Hefner, who was also a former president of the Nashville Chapter. The 2018 inductees include: • Dr. Gwendolyn A. H. Brown-Felder, Minister, Educational Consultant • Ms. Charelle Lans, Industrial Engineer, Motivational & Inspirational Speaker, Strategy Development • Ms. Coretta Dillard Dawkins, Director of Finance & Accounting, Providence Health Group • Ms. Delores Gardner Stokes, Director of Talent Management, Tennessee Department of…
NASHVILLE, TN — This afternoon, two faith leaders, a family physician, and a peer recovery specialist spoke on a press conference call on the importance of expanding Medicaid, especially to Tennesseans struggling with opioid addiction. Governor-elect Bill Lee promised to bring his faith into the Governor’s office, and speakers asked him to put his faith into practice. Rev. Merrilee Wineinger of Edgehill United Methodist Church in Nashville began her remarks by quoting Isaiah 1:16-17: “Marching orders! Loud and clear Isaiah gives the leaders of Israel their marching orders. Stepping into Isaiah’s shoes, clergy and laity across Tennessee echo the same…
By Rosetta Miller Perry (Navy) and Ms. June (Air Force) Veterans that have had to endure the American flag being bastardized, the national anthem being politicized, and constant disrespect has become a sad part of life. It is extremely disappointing that citizens who have never served in the military have so many opinions and have become emboldened to disrespect Veterans of yesterday, today and tomorrow. The observance of Veterans day represents individuals with courage and enough love for their country to volunteer to put their lives on the dotted line. Outside of the draft period the military of today is…