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.…
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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…
Rev. Dr. Judy Cummings Running for City Council From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — Having been a planning commissioner for 12 years and serving on various panels, the Rev. Dr. Judy Cummings of New Covenant Christian Church is running for city council. Raised in Chicago, Dr. Cummings returned to Tennessee 43 years ago when she married. She used public transportation in Chicago where she was trained by the Gamaliel Foundation which trained Barack Obama as a community organizer. She chairs Moving Forward, a volunteer group advocating better transportation. “Transit, historically, has not been kind to communities of color, so I…
The Les Gemmes, Inc. Nashville Chapter’s 11th annual Literary Luncheon is being held at the Airport Marriott, 600 Marriott Drive,Nashville. Other authors will be available with their books during and after the reception beginning at 9 am. Luncheon begins at 11 am. African Attire. Speakers are Dr. Jessie Carney Smith, author of Notable Black American Women, The Honorable Bob Clement, former US Congressman, author of Presidents, Kings and Convicts: My Journey from the Tennessee Governors Residence to the Halls of Congress and Rev. Dr. Chestina Mitchell Archibald, author of Secret of the Psalms. Tickets are limited and can be purchased for…
All current part-time and full-time students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and enrolled at an accredited college or university may qualify for the new scholarship opportunity through A-1 Auto Transport. The scholarships may be awarded in the sum of $250, $500 or $1,000 a year to any Tennessee student who enters. Any interested student will need to submit an essay of 1,000 words or more. The essay must contain content relating to the auto transport and moving industry. Essays cannot be found published anywhere else online and will be checked for plagiarism. Examples of topics include classic car…
A diastema is an area of extra space between two or more teeth and is sometimes called a gap. These spaces can form anywhere in the mouth but are most commonly seen between the two front teeth of the upper jaw. This condition affects children and adults. Causes of a Diastema? There isn’t one single cause of a diastema, but here are several possible contributing factors: • Diastemas may form when a person has small teeth and the teeth are then spaced too far apart. • The size of your jaw bone and the size of your teeth can be…
The new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL is an SUV that drives and handle with the ease of an automobile. There’s a completely redesigned exterior. It’s longer, wider, and more dynamic from top to bottom. This year’s Tiguan’s been given plenty of cargo room, increasing the cargo capacity of the 5-passenger model by over 30% to 73.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. There’s also seat release levers in the cargo area. With the rear liftgate open, just reach in and pull the release lever. This drops the 2nd row. The versatile 3rd row is also refined, which…
From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville native, Lonnell Matthews grew up in the North Nashville and Bordeaux communities, graduated from Martin Luther King High School and Tennessee State University where he studied Accounting and Business Law. His career in youth development began over 15 years ago at the YMCA of Middle TN where he led empowerment programs such as the Y-CAP, Positive Beginnings, Black Achievers, Latino Achievers, Reach & Rise Mentoring, Step Up, NAZA Z and the Davidson County Fun Companies. In 2007 at age 27, Matthews became the youngest African American elected to the Metro Council, representing District 1.…