By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — Only a select handful of Black men and women are in positions of power in either academia or major college athletics. Even fewer have authority in both areas. That is precisely the special position David Williams has at Vanderbilt. His position and qualifications, as well as a host of impressive achievements, make him a unique figure, and are the reason the Tennessee Tribune has selected him our 2017 Man of the Year. David Williams was named vice chancellor, general counsel and secretary of Vanderbilt in 2000, and previously oversaw Vanderbilt student affairs. He joined Vanderbilt after serving as…
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The new 2018 Mazda3 Grand Tour 4-Door has picked up where the 2017 model left off. Previous Mazda3 models earned numerous key awards for its design style, driving quality and efficiency. The latest edition contains newly standard features designed that are even more focused on safety and driving accessibility points. Subtle exterior tweaks for 2018 elevate the Mazda3’s head-turning KODO—Soul of Motion design. Available as a sedan or a hatchback, this compact car is designed for active lifestyles, families and everyone in between. Some of the new features for 2018 Newly Standard Equipment: • Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) standard…
The Mini Cooper is back with a vengeance with its good looks, loaded with ‘standard features; and smooth driving THE 2018 2018 Mini Cooper S Countryman ALL 4 is the most spacious Mini ever. It’s the largest and roomiest model yet. The Countryman comfortably seats five, in a richly tailored interior with generous cargo space. Unprecedented spaciousness and versatility come together in an interior full of thoughtfully designed packing solutions and refined passenger comforts—like 40/20/40 split rear seats that fold down individually, an optional foldable cargo floor, and even a foldable Picnic Cushion option that transforms the rear bumper into…
By Tribune Staff Getahn Ward was much more than a star business reporter for the Tennessean for nearly two decades. He was also a mentor to countless students, an inspiration to fellow immigrants, and a friend to many in the journalism community, particularly journalists of color. The man called by Mayor Megan Barry “the hardest working reporter in Nashville,” sadly passed away last weekend at his home following a brief illness at 45. Ward began his career in the mid-’90s working at the Nashville Banner. He quickly became known for both getting numerous scoops and offering extremely comprehensive and detailed…
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT is the hatchback ‘has your back.’ Wherever you’re headed out for the day or night, this latest GT can help get you there. This hatchback has an abundance of features at your fingertips that offer drivers both safety and style. Just because it’s a hatchback style car, doesn’t mean its short on space. The rear seats can fold all the way back down for maximum cargo space or use the 60/40 split to make room for both people and gear. When the rear seat is down, the Elantra GT has more maximum cargo room than…
The 2017 Toyota 4Runner was built to be one of the toughest SUVs in the game. With its proven body-on-frame platform, powerful V6 engine and advanced terrain-conquering technologies, this SUV delivers the ultimate in off-road capability. Whether you’re exploring the vast unknown or simply just cruising through local neighborhoods, this SUV is ready to make the trip. Any trip w requires a certain amount of space for passengers or cargo. 4Runner’s roomy interior seats up to seven passengers and has plenty of features to keep everyone comfortable no matter how long the journey. There’s a variety of storage options, along…
By Reginald Stuart Three Nashville institutions of higher learning –The Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University and Lipscomb University –this month had their accreditation reaffirmed for 10 years by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SASCOC), the major academic body in the South that sets higher education standards. A SASCOC reaffirmation is a declaration of a clean bill of health for an academic institution based on 98 criteria of condition. It is is equal to getting an automobile driver’s license awarded with no restrictions or conditions. It follows month of internal study by teams of staffers throughout an institution. Like…
HMO is a Health Maintenance Organization dental plan and is sometimes referred to as pre-paid plans or a capitation plan. This plan requires you to choose one dentist or a dental office to coordinate your oral health needs. If you need to see a specialist, your dentist will have to refer you and some specialty care may require preauthorization. If you decide to change your dentist, you must tell your insurance provider so that they can transfer you to the new dentist of your choice. With an HMO plan, there are no waiting periods, calendar year maximums, no deductibles, nor…
The Sonata has more total interior volume than any vehicle in its class (122.4 cubic feet). In addition, the Sonata also has the most head and leg room in its class as well. The new leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel gives drivers a sense of excitement to drive through the city or explore the highways throughout the USA. When it comes to those occasional front-seat disagreements over temperature, nothing beats a system that lets both people control the climate on their side of the car, thanks to Dual Climate Controls that allows you to have customizable micro-climates for two. The new…