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…
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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…
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…