From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, the state’s largest nonprofit law firm, has appointed Charles K. Grant as its new board president. Grant succeeds Robert “Bob” Martineau Jr., who served as president since 2016. Martineau is commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Grant, a veteran Nashville litigator, was first vice president of the Legal Aid board. His term as president lasts through 2020. A graduate of The Citadel and Washington & Lee School of Law, Grant is a shareholder at Baker, Donelson, and a member of its board…
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The 2018 Toyota Sienna is a minivan that has something to offer for the entire family. With its refined interior and fresh exterior styling, Sienna is perfect for play dates, date nights, camping trips and more. Plus, the 3.5-liter V6 direct-injection engine with Direct Shift-8AT (8-speed Automatic Transmission) helps deliver enhanced fuel economy, torque and horsepower. Sienna SE raises the game with more aggressive styling, plus sport-tuned suspension and steering, while Limited has luxuries like available lounge seating 24 and a dual moonroof that will make you the coolest family on the block. Sienna has enough power, space and style…
If you’re thinking about driving a hybrid, it’s a great idea. Consider the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq. But this is not your mom and dad’s hybrid. The 2018 Ioniq offers great gas mileage, exceptional interior space, America’s Best Warranty plus, a Lifetime Hybrid Electric/Battery Warranty. Ioniq’s Drive Mode Select offers drivers a choice to choose from Eco and Sport settings. When using different settings, the driver experiences a vibrant changing color palette and dynamic graphics that monitor vehicle performance. Power is delivered to the road by a 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission featuring steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles that allow for manual shifts, a…
Staff Reports GOODLETSVILLE, TN — Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church recently celebrated its senior pastor, Howard E. Jones Sr., for 29 years of leadership. Based on the theme, “Equipped to Edify the Body of Christ,” there were three services at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The services featured Pastor Ronald Parham, Edmondson Chapel Baptist Church; Rev. Edwin Sanders, Metropolitan Interdenominational Church; and Pastor John Jordan, Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville. “Our goal was to celebrate Pastor Jones and thank him for his strong leadership, kind heart, and undisputable drive to teach and preach for the edification of God,” said…
The new 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club was “Named a Car and Driver 10Best car for the 17th time.” The current version’s design has turned it into an even more lean- mean driving machine. Wherever possible, the MX-5 Miata underwent painstaking weight loss. Even the window glass is lighter. The MX-5 Miata is nearly a half-inch lower in height and has undergone a weight loss of more than 148 pounds from the previous generation, bringing its curb weight down to 2,332 pounds for manual transmission models. You may not see it, but you’ll feel it, as SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY1contributes to the MX-5 Miata’s…
The new 2018.5 Rogue compact SUV is in the same family as the popular Nissan Rogue, one of the car company’s biggest sellers. But the 2018.5 Rogue is standing on it own with drivers. The Rogue Sport has a 2.3-inch shorter wheelbase and a 12.1-inch shorter overall length than Rogue, which helps drivers get through big city traffic more smoothly and safely. This Rogue may have “sport” as part of its name but that doesn’t mean its scrimping on space. The 5-passenger Rogue Sport’s dynamic exterior offers sleek front-end design with Nissan signature design cues. The back seats fold down…
NASHVILL, TN — Freeman Webb Company has hired Frank Daniels III to oversee the management, strategic direction and tactical operation of its recently acquired news media outlets, which include the Nashville Scene, Nfocus and the Nashville Post. “We are proud to announce that Frank Daniels is joining our team of media professionals at FW Publishing,” said Freeman Webb Co-founder and President Jimmy Webb. “His clear expertise in the publishing industry, both print and digital, will bring a depth of knowledge to our new family of news media outlets. We welcome his experience as we develop an over-arching strategy and goals…
Drivers can conquer almost any road with confidence when behind the wheel of the 2019 Kia Sorento SX V6 AWD. It’s all aboard to an all-wheel adventure. The fully-active Dynamax™ All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system that is designed to continuously monitor certain road and driving conditions to help anticipate your needs. The drivetrain stays one step ahead to help deliver optimum performance. Featuring innovative systems, like Torque Vectoring Cornering Control (TVCC) for more precise turning in a variety of situations, Dynamax™ All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is refined power and improved control for the road. With the 2019 Sorento, you really can take it…
From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — At-Large Councilman Jim Shulman, executive director of the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability, is running for vice mayor in the Aug. 2 election. Previously the lead attorney for Tennessee’s Department of Finance and Administration, Shulman says he wants to foster civil discourse among council members to focus on what they want to achieve, figure out how to do it, and then do it. Vice mayors don’t vote unless there’s a tie, nor do they sponsor legislation, so Shulman is offering himself as a facilitator in close-quarters politics. That may be a job for…
From Staff Reports KNOXVILLE, TN — Sheri Ridgeway, a practicing attorney here, is campaigning to be Knox County’s circuit court clerk, an administrative position requiring professional awareness and compassion. As a 2013 graduate of Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law, Ridgeway passed the bar exam the first time she took the test. While a law degree isn’t required for the position, her opponent is not an attorney. “It’s not a requirement, but the position requires a lot of interpretation,” she said. “Knowing what’s required is important … “I am most suited for this position because I am not a…