NASHVILLE, TN — Nearly 11 thousand rallied here against gun violence March 24. Millions protested worldwide. Some 500,000 marched on Washington after President Trump issued a legally questionable bump-stock ban and left town. “This is about stopping the violence, stopping guns in our school system, stopping guns in the hands of our youth, and bringing peace to our community,” said Pastor Monterey D. Lee Sr., Celebration Christian Center, 1215 9th Ave., North, Nashville. Vanderbilt University student Abby Brafman organized Nashville’s march. She’s a 2017 graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., where 17 people were killed on…
Author: Tribune Staff
The design of the 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet is unlike any other convertible. A wide stance and wave-design shoulder line wraps details like the signature aluminum accents on the windshield and Singleframe® grille into an eye-catching package that looks good rain or shine. The acoustic folding roof made with innovative materials to help absorb unwanted noise, the folding roof helps keep the interior comfortably quiet when the top is up, and folds at speeds up to 31 mph. Every line falls into place with a sharp, precise wave-design Shoulder line. Pronounced wheel arches highlight the standard quattro® all-wheel drive, while…
By jeff obafemi carr I love it when you see a tactic change. For the last several weeks, the powerful forces of Nashville’s outwardly “progressive” government have been hard at work to make window-dressing policy shifts that are designed to lull us into believing there has a been a paradigm-shift in local politics. Mayor Briley has proposed turning the controversial Ft. Negley Site into a public park to honor the African-Americans who built it, expressed support for General Hospital, and boosted the profile of African-American faces in shifting and hiring staff. Yet, the Transit Referendum is still on the table.…
By Reginald Stuart NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville bid farewell this week to one of its long time Jefferson Street merchants and former city council member Edward L. Whitmore, Sr. Whitmore, a Stanton, Tennessee Native native who graduated from Brownsville’s Carver High School then moved to Nashville to pursue a degree at Tennessee State University, became a well regarded, successful entrepreneur in North Nashville and champion for minority businesses in the Jefferson Street business district. “He was an asset to the community,” said City Council member Edward Kendall, who grew up on Jefferson Street a few blocks from Whitmore’s Phillips 66…
The Tennessee Titans new season is just around the block. Why not be the star of the tailgate party season in a brand new 2018 Nissan Titan Turbo Diesel. This tough as nails but still stylish and classy truck takes on even the biggest jobs with bold, rugged styling that features distinctive touches like available LED Daytime Running Lights and a grille that clearly states this truck means business. An integrated Trailer Brake Controller is conveniently mounted on the center dash to let you adjust or instantly activate the trailer brakes to aid directional stability. Need room for three? Just…
by jeff obafemi carr When I was growing up in Nashville in the culture of barbershops and street corners out South, there was an old saying that, while pejorative, was wielded regularly whenever conversations began to lean toward conspiracy against progress in our communities: “If you want to keep a secret from people, put it between the covers of a book.” Over the course of the last several weeks, I’ve been involved heavily with what may appear to be a gargantuan task: getting people to actually read the so-called “Transit Plan” advanced by a powerful juggernaut of downtown-centric special interests.…
Scott Tift, a Vanderbilt trained attorney said he is running for Chancery Court Judge because, “I believe our civil court system should include judges who have represented people in civil rights cases. As a civil rights lawyer, I am uniquely prepared to treat all parties fairly, regardless of their status, their resources, or their backgrounds.” Tift graduated with top honors from Columbia University (summa cum laude) and from Vanderbilt University Law School (Order of the Coif). He is a currently a partner at Barrett, Johnston, Martin & Garrison, LLC. He has represented individual people in many types of civil litigation.…
NASHVILLE, TN — This spring, Fox 17 News is introducing its first original program political talk show, Politics In Focus. News reporter Harriet Wallace will co-host the show alongside longtime news anchor Scott Couch. In this role, Wallace will be the first African American at Fox 17 News to host an original program produced by the media outlet. Politics in Focus will air 9:30 a.m. every Sunday on WZTV Fox 17 News. A panel of pundits will go head-to-head, discussing topics from the White House to the Metro Council that impact local families. “I am beyond thrilled to host this…
The 2018 Hyundai Accent Limited has fuel economy and a warranty that keeps you going farther for less. Plus, features that offer comfort and safety you’d expect to find only on more expensive cars. One of the many standard features include the 4-wheel, 4-channel Anti-lock Braking System, with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, and Brake Assist. The LED Daytime Running Lights and taillights are known for their high style and visibility. Both of these two features perfectly highlight Accent’s bold modern styling plus, they help drivers see and be seen while giving an added element of safety. Drivers can easily shift between different…
The new 2018 GMC Terrain is back with a sleek and forceful style that’s ready for where ever a driver and their passengers want to go. Today, sales for the compact SUV Terrain have exceeded over 700,000 and still counting. This latest version has a redesigned, second-generation of GMC’s premium compact SUV, offering greater refinement and versatility. New for 2018, is the Terrain’s features an innovative Electronic Precision Shift. This intuitive button and switch-based transmission system has a sleek, compact design. Gas mileage is quite respectable (see MPG info below), thanks to the 2.0L turbocharged DOHC DIVVT engine, that results…