From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN —The “When Men Pray” service showed a strong focus on youth. In 2017, there were 15 homicide victims age 17 and younger. Since January 1 of this year, too many youth have been killed in Nashville, Davidson County. “With violence surrounding our lives, regardless of age, economic status or zip code, this is a time for men to stand up, be strong and pray, because prayer changes things,” said Pastor Howard Jones, Senior Pastor of Fairfield M. B. Church and candidate for State Senate, District 19. The program was held at Nehemiah M. B. Church,…
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If you’re in the market for a 3-row SUV, the new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas V6 SEL Premium w/4Motion may be the answer. It’s a tried and true 3-row vehicle that delivers both inside and outside. One of the main features is the amount of storage. It easily can carry up to seven people, along with their accompanying gear and items. In this case three isn’t a crowd. Atlas accommodates three rows of seats with a breeze. Each row is large enough for kids, adults, or a combination of both to sit comfortably. This vehicle has a towing capacity of up to…
From Tribune Staff It matters not that the Transit for Nashville coalition held a sparsely attended kick-off campaign complete with a an outwardly diverse group of speakers like Howard Gentry, Congressman Jim Cooper, Brenda Wynn, and Renato Soto – all who gave personal testimony as to why they are “for transit.” And it matters not that the event was held at Plaza Mariachi on Nolensville Road in South Nashville. It matters not that social media is ablaze with a barrage of pre-scheduled posts hailing the merits of the “Let’s Move Nashville” plan, making it seem like voting “for transit” on…
From Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Retired Air Force Lt. Colonel and attorney, Tillman W. Payne, III will seek the office of General Sessions Judge – Division X in the May 1, 2018 election. Tillman, a native of Tennessee who has made Nashville his home for over twenty years, earned his B.S. from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and Masters in Human Relations (MHR) from the University of Oklahoma. He earned his Law degree from the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University in Arlington VA. Payne told the Tribune he is running for judge to change the culture…
Dear Editor; We, undersigned members of the Community Oversight Now Coalition, are writing this letter to ensure that our concerns regarding the ramifications and repercussions of Mayor Barry’s admission of an improper relationship with MNPD Sergeant Robert Forrest, Jr. are adequately considered and fully addressed. We have also filed an ethics complaint with the Metro Board of Ethical Conduct as we are convinced that Mayor Barry has acted unethically. We feel that Mayor Barry may have been improperly influenced against the community oversight board due to her relationship with Sgt. Forrest. It is unknown at this time whether Chief Anderson…
For 2018 BMW continues to live up to its long-standing tradition of luxury, comfort and safety. The new 2018 BMW M550i xDrive offers plenty of features and then some. According to BMW, this model is their quickest 5-series sedan of all time. And that’s thanks to the 4.4-liter BMW M Performance TwinPower Turbo V-8, 32-valve 456-hp engine. It combines two turbochargers with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic) and high-precision direct injection. Luxury features for a smooth, and comfortable pleasant ride. There’s the Advanced Vehicle & Key Memory; climate-control temperature and air-distribution settings. The exterior mirror and power seat settings…
By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — One thing often overlooked when people discuss the Civil Rights Movement is that economic opportunity and empowerment were goals right alongside political and social equality. In Nashville, as has been the case nationwide, Blacks, Latinos and people of color remain far behind whites. Despite the campaign rhetoric of each Nashville mayor it is very apparent economic inequality remains a huge problem. The depth of the economic gap between whites and Blacks, as well as other people of color and the poor in general, isn’t narrowing. It is the 2nd month of 2018, and Nashville…
By Leona Dunn NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee State University found its own unique way to honor a fallen professor this afternoon. The Communications department held a tribute ceremony for Getahn Ward, a longtime staffer at the Tennessean and journalism professor at the University, who died December 16th due to an illness during winter break. Sadly, this came only a few days after final grades were due. A small committee within the department was assembled to both find a way to honor Ward’s memory, and also involve his family before they had to board a plane and return to Liberia. So…
GMC’s all-new 2018 Terrain AWD Denali offers a refined look with striking features for this size of SUV. The Terrain Denali’s signature grille makes a lasting first impression with a satin-chrome finish on the grille insert and block style elements that are carefully crowned to catch light. The intricate design details throughout the interior deliver distinctive Denali style, including the French-stitched leather-appointed seats and the embroidered Denali logo in the headrests. And the real burnished aluminum accents and front aluminum sill-plates add to the exclusive Denali styling to give it an even more luxurious look. The compact SUV comes equipped…