By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Purdue University squares off against the Auburn Tigers for the first time Friday in the 2018 Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. This will be the 21st edition of this game, which usually matches a Big 10 team against an SEC squad, and has emerged as one of the better pre-New Year’s Day outings. Each team has notable things in its season resume, with Purdue being the team most responsible for keeping Ohio State out of the college football playoffs. They blew out Ohio State by 22 points, giving them their…
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NASHVILLE, TN — The Old and the New, the Tried and the True. When you think of Jefferson Street, in years of old, you can easily remember how it was an economic mecca for the African American community. From the 1940’s to the 1960’s, Jefferson Street was a financial machine, filled with stores, night clubs, funeral homes, banks, and so much more. Additionally associated streets in the North Nashville area were full of activity that spoke to economic sustainability. There is no secret Interstate 40 divided the com- munity and left it in peril, however some businesses re- mained vigilant.…
Why not start the New Year off in a brand new 2019 Nissan Altima? There’s a lot to be excited about in this mid-size sedan that’s more than worth noting. The all-new, sixth-generation Altima features: • Advanced Nissan Intelligent Mobility safety and driving aid technologies, including ProPILOT Assist and introducing Safety Shield 360 with Rear Automatic Braking • Enhanced driving performance, including available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive • Two new engines, including the company’s world’s first production-ready Variable Compression Turbo • New open, airy premium uplifting interior design The 2019 Altima is available in five grade levels, along with a limited-production…
By Thomas Sheffield For years, I have been doing what most Americans in general, and particularly African Americans, are forced to do and that is living paycheck to paycheck without investing heavily in the future. I realize we spend too much time living in the present and not preparing for the future. I do not believe this attitude is entirely our fault. We often spend more than we save because of our need for immediate gratification which comes from our negative prospect for a bright future. Often times, African Americans prefer high-end status brands to compensate for feelings of…
Staff Reports GOODLETSVILLE, TN — “It was a celebration of continued growth in serving God,” said Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr., senior pastor at Fairfield M. B. Church in the celebration of the church he has pastored for 29 years. “We are blessed,” he added. The celebration theme, “Standing Firm, Serving Faithfully, Spiritually Moving Forward from Generation to Generation,” guided the numerous events. Beginning November 2, continuing with the Veterans Recognition Luncheon, signature Anniversary Church Service on Sunday, November 11 and Community Day on Saturday, Nov. 17, with various activities in-between. Senator Thelma Harper, honored the occasion by presenting Pastor…
Among the many things often said regarding the problems Black coaches face trying to get jobs at big white schools is the only one shot syndrome. Simply put, if a Black coach doesn’t become an immediate success at his first job, he’ll never get another chance at being a head coach. While there are certainly examples where this didn’t prove the case, it has happened enough times to make many people suspicious regarding whether there are double standards in place regarding Black coaches. That’s why last week’s news about the hiring of Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley as Maryland’s new…
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…
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…