EXCLUSIVE – NASHVILLE, TN — The old adage that change is good rings loud and clear at Citizens Bank as they have experienced both a recent and major shift in leadership. The Chairman of Citizens Bank, Attorney Richard Manson spoke exclusively and personally with the Tennessee Tribune to shed light on the dramatic June 2, 2018 resignation of the endeared former President and CEO, Dr. Deborah Cole. In order to properly and correctly inform the community of the facts surrounding her abrupt departure, the bank chose to release the breaking news less than a week later with The Tennessee…
Author: Tribune Staff
Special to the Tribune from The Chicago Crusader CHICAGO, IL — Days before the Chicago Plan Commission approved plans for the Obama Presidential Center, a federal lawsuit was filed to block the proposed $500 million facility that will be built in Jackson Park. The 500-acre park is located in Chicago’s predominately Black Woodlawn and South Shore neighborhoods, where former First Lady Michelle Obama, rapper Kanye West and some of the nation’s most prominent Blacks once lived. On Thursday, May 17, the Chicago Plan Commission unanimously approved the blueprints for the Obama Presidential Center, despite emotional appeals from protestors who are concerned…
After just our first year, the Hyundai Genesis G80 3.8 is already receiving major industry recognition, starting with receiving a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), which sets the standard for automotive safety. And J.D. Power ranked Genesis the “Highest Premium Brand in Initial Quality” in 2017. The G80 has a strong muscular style, that’s still classy and elegant. The 311-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine is managed by a refined, 8-speed SHIFTRONIC® transmission. Classic rear-wheel-drive proportions create the feeling of motion even while the vehicle is standing still. Full-grain leather premium seats offer relaxation and…
The new 2018 Toyota Camry SE is the car that performs double duty. It’s a stylish looking mid-sized car that offers practicality. Camry’s redesigned, available 8-way power-adjustable driver’s front and passenger seats are distinctively shaped with available leather and contrast stitching. The rear seats feature the same dynamic and supportive design as the front seats. When it comes to trunk cargo space, this new hybrid allows you to take much more of the things you love and need with you. The roomier redesigned trunk’s lid has finished hinges that open much wider than most hybrids in this class. There’s elevated…
The new 2018 Nissan LEAF SL is batting one hundred. It’s 100% stylish, 100% practical and 100% electric. The 100% electric drivetrain means instant acceleration. The fun continues with the innovative e-Pedal, which lets you accelerate and brake with only one pedal. The E-pedal offers one smooth motion, and a whole lot of fun. You can even hold the vehicle on a hill without ever touching the brake. It’s easy to keep your Nissan LEAF fully-charged because it can be plugged into an outlet at home or charge on the go at a charging station. With an innovative charging system,…
NASHVILLE, TN — Calling on lawmakers to guarantee healthcare and a healthy environment for all, 20 people including the poor, clergy and advocates were arrested the state capitol building Monday as the Tennessee Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival intensified during its fourth straight week of nonviolent direct action. The action in Tennessee was part of a wave of protests hitting 35 state capitals and Washington, D.C. Monday’s protest highlighted how environmental issues like pollution and climate change disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Earlier today moral witnesses reclaimed land on the Tennessee State Capitol lawn to…
MDHA opened its waiting list for Napier Place on a first-come, first-served basis beginning June 4 and continuing through 3 p.m. June 15, 2018. Anyone currently on the Napier Place waiting list will need to reapply. Applications will be accepted online only on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be submitted 24 hours a day during the waiting list periods at www.nashville-mdha.org (click on the button on the home page that says Apply for Affordable Housing). A valid email address is required, and applicants will be notified by email when their application is received. The new online only application in…
NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Scene, the Nashville Post and nFocus have been purchased by Freeman Webb Co. The partners are Bill Freeman and Jimmy Webb. Freeman confirmed the purchase in a interview with The Tennessee Tribune. Freeman Webb Co. a real estate investment firm that deals in acquisition, management and renovation of multi-family residential and commercial property.
FRANKLIN, TN — Williamson County African American veterans of the Civil War were honored on Memorial Day at Veterans Park by the African American Heritage Society of Williamson County. Brick pavers with veterans’ names were dedicated at Five Points in the park operated by county veterans service officers, according to Heritage Society Board Member Tina Jones who started the program; Slaves to Soldiers. “Until recently, it was thought that only a handful of former slaves from Williamson County had joined the Union forces to fight during the Civil War,” she said. Additional research revealed it’s closer to 300. New pavers…