From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — “We have got to do more than nothing,” said Pastor Howard Jones, Senior Pastor of Fairfield M. B. Church and Candidate for State Senate, District 19, at a Town Hall Meeting to discuss ways to prevent violence in our schools and our communities. Since January 1, 2018, there have been more than 11 reported gunshot victims age 17 and younger in Nashville-Davidson County. Week after week, a teenager is involved in some kind of shooting. As of Monday, Feb. 26, nationally the latest mass shooting was in Parkland, Florida, where 17 students and faculty…
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From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN – Focusing on national issues including criminal justice, civil disobedience, ethics and the White House, The Reclamation Center and Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church are again presenting The Great Debate — Nashville at Gordon Memorial UMC. Starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Gordon Memorial UMC, 2334 Herman St., The Great Debate – Nashville is open to the public at no charge. It’s a rematch of debate teams from two universities in Nashville and two high schools conducted here almost exactly one year ago. The Great Debate-Nashville will be between historically black Tennessee State…
Sitting behind the wheel of the new 2018 Genesis G90 gives drivers and passengers new found respect for the road. Even at high speeds, the G90’s exceptional agility and stability offers you a refined ride and dynamic driving experience. The 365-horsepower V6, sophisticated dual-mode drivetrain, and Genesis Adaptive Control Suspension assure you stay as connected to the road as you are to the G90. It doesn’t matter how beautiful, efficient or stylish an auto may be, drivers still have to contend with potholes, speed bumps and just bad roads. But thanks to Genesis’ Adaptive Control Suspension was developed to help…
By John Sterling NASHVILLE, TN — Renuka Christoph, owner of Christoph Communications and contributing lifestyle writer for the Tennessee Tribune, wants to promote Nashville’s diverse populations. Her passion for inclusion, combined with a travel writing background birthed the idea of Nations in Our Neighborhood, an initiative to promote ethnic dining in Music City. A Passport to the Nations in Our Neighborhood will give passport holders access to chef’s authentic creations from 15 international restaurants, each representing a different country. “The self guided tour will provide passport holders a unique opportunity to sample chef’s creations at ethnic restaurants around the city.…
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,…
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…