By Tribune staff NASHVILLE, TN — Many folks throughout the Nashville journalistic and writing community, including Tennessee Tribune staff members, are still reeling from news of Deborah Ann Culp’s passing on Oct. 26. She distinguished herself during two decades of experience in media and marketing, and the Tribune was among many places where Culp’s versatility as a writer was on display. Her educational background proved ideal for later entry into media. Culp studied Radio/TV at the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts in Southfield, Michigan, and subsequently studied Telecommunications engineering at Henry Ford CC/University of Michigan Dearborn. That versatility in…
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This past Friday rapper Jay Rock of Top Dawg Entertainment performed at Top Golf in Nashville, TN. He performed such hits as Win, Vice City, Wow Freestyle, OSOM, and Money Trees. His opening act was Reason, a new rapper recently singed to Top Dawg Entertainment.
Stanis is an Advocate for Alzheimer’s disease which affects 5.7 Million People WHAT: Remembering the Good Times Alzheimer’s Symposium, BernNadette Stanis from the groundbreaking sitcom “Good Times” will speak about the impact, advocacy, research and cultural differences of Alzheimer’s. WHEN: Friday, November 9, 2018 5:30 p.m. (refreshments served 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) WHERE: Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education, Ballroom. Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr., Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208. WHY: Alzheimer’s disease affects 5.7 million Americans. A new report by the Alzheimer’s Association reveals the burden of Alzheimer’s on caregivers. Stanis wants to share how her…
Brent Manson 67, of Bloomington, Illinois passed away from cardiac arrest on November 2, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Springfield. Cherishing the memory of their love and life together is his devoted wife Glenda Masingale Manson; three children, Bridget Mahone, Tinley Park, IL, Brette Grice, New York City and Jared Dalcourt, Brooklyn, NY; four siblings, Kaye Manson Jeter, Dayton, Ohio, Richard (Ruth Johnson) Manson, Nashville, TN, Beverly (Charles) Manson Alston, Chicago, IL and Judith Manson, Chicago; two grandchildren Lauren and Jamison Taylor; and a host of relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2018,…
GOODLETSVILLE, TN — Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 135 years as “the oldest new church” in Goodlettsville, TN, transforming lives through fellowship, discipleship, ministry, mission, and worship. Founded in 1883, Fairfield is under the visionary leadership of Pastor Howard E. Jones Jr., who has served the church for 30 years. Fairfield moved from 120 Fain Street Nashville, TN to 1004 S. Dickerson Rd Goodlettsville, TN in 2008. Two churches have since united with Fairfield in 2017, Celebrate Life Community Church and Hands of God Ministries. Fairfield is known in the community for innovative outreach ministries such as the Deacon Ernest…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Beverly Robertson has played an active role for many years in ensuring that Black history be meticulously and accurately compiled, and publicly presented. Now she making it. Robertson has been named interim chief executive officer of the Greater Memphis Chamber following the sudden death of Phil Trenary. She becomes the first Black woman to hold this position. While she has initially agreed to hold the job for one year, Robertson could remain in the position for an additional two or three years. She will be part-time through the end of 2018, then take over…
The time is just right to start the process of getting a 2019 GMC Yukon XL Denali for that special person for Christmas—especially if it’s for you! The new Yukon Denali has advanced technologies that help keep your life mobile and smooth. Apple CarPlayTM1 and Android AutoTM2 compatibility enables hands-free phone integration, while wireless charging3 cuts the cord on powering up. The multi-color Head-Up Display projects useful information onto the windshield to keep you focused on the road ahead. Everyone stays entertained, simply by hitting “Play” on the GMC Infotainment System,4 Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound and the Rear-Seat Entertainment System.…
The wait is over. The new 2019 Nissan Armada is finally here and it has plenty to offer. The Armada impresses customers in several categories. There’s spacious interior, unmatched style and a fantastic driving performance. The Nissan Armada offers 8-passenger seating, that’s equipped with a 5.6-liter Endurance V8 engine which offers best-in-class standard 390 horsepower. This engine is paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission. Thanks in part to the SUV’s power, the new Armada can also tow up to 8,500 lbs. With room for so many passengers, drivers will surely want their new Armada to be extremely safe. The 2019 model…
By Thomas Sheffield What issues do you care about? Is it jobs, wages, healthcare, the environment, education, security, a border wall, abortion, the deficit, guns or taxes? Another question is what do you plan on doing about it? Did you vote? Are you going to vote? Tennessee came in at 47th in voter turnout in 2016. Voter turnout was only 55%. If this does not change, we are screwed. The last 50 plus years show Democrats lean more toward supporting social programs. What is on the ballot? Immigration policy is on the ballot in every state this year. We…
By Vivian Shipe KNOXVILLE, TN — The Honorable Reverend Doctor Harold Middlebrook delivered a thundering sermon reminiscent of the days he marched with the late Martin Luther King. His message: The nation needs a healing. Reverend Middlebrook, speaking before the congregation and visitors at St Luke’s Episcopal Church reminded the crowd of the need for the people of the United States to rise up and become active again. He shared a story of the days of the planning of the Montgomery bus boycotts, sharing the little known fact that it was Ralph Abernathy who suggested Martin Luther King lead the non violent protest of not riding…