By Tribune Staff NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Tribune has chosen to honor Dr. McDonald Williams and Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams as Couple of the Year, for their exceptional bond and accomplishments–as educators, civil rights activists, and religious leaders in the AME church. Dr. McDonald Williams celebrated his 100th birthday on November 13, and Dr. Jamye Coleman Williams will celebrate her 99th birthday on December 15! The Williams were married in 1943, and are proud of their family: their daughter, Donna Williams; one grandson, and two great-granddaughters. They are certainly proud of their family, and also have reason to be proud of…
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Ms. Rosetta Miller-Perry talks to Martesha Johnson on why she believes she is the right candidate to represent Nashville as the next Public Defender.
The new 2017 Mazda X-5 Grand Touring RF is truly designed to awaken the senses. It’s one beautiful car to look at and even more of a memorable experience to drive. Starting with the Miata’s new signature Machine Gray Metallic exterior, which is a real standout color in gray hues for autos. But the real star feature of this roadster is the power-folding fastback roof that operates seamlessly in about 13 seconds. The top takes a respectable 13 seconds to stow or return back to its coupe-like form. For the driver who has extra height, don’t worry because the RF…
The new 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe ULT LTD is designed and loaded with details that make it a stand-out SUV vehicle. Let’s start with Safety. There are brilliant safety features everywhere you look, both inside and out. Safety innovations like Automatic Emergency Braking offer added security on the road. The standard 18-inch alloy wheels and LED taillights give you plenty of opportunities to attract attention for all of the right reasons. And there are lights that turn when you do. The Dynamic Bending Light is designed to turn the headlights with the direction of the curve as you turn the…
By Essence Woods Lisa Howell, CEO of Nashville’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, discusses the contributions to Nashville’s LGBT community. The Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce is the premier advocate of the Greater Nashville lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender business community, representing over 150 businesses in Nashville and the surrounding areas. The Nashville LGBT Chamber of Commerce provides workshops which include: supplier diversity, leadership skills, sales and marketing strategies, and growing small businesses. For more information go to Nashvillelgbtchamber.org
Guest Host Danavon Hylton Talks to Bryan and Jen Swanson about their business Complete Animal Removal.
‘White Lives Matter’ distances itself from the rich legacy and history of social movements by perpetuating racist rhetoric and employing hateful fear tactics. In its original and historic form, a social movement can be described as an informal collective of ordinary people working together, often times against forces such as the government and economic elites, to achieve a common goal. Landmark examples of such informal movements include Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Alabama bus boycott and the March on Washington of the 1960s, and demonstrations in Eastern Europe that led to the eventual fall of several communist states in the…
By Niara Savage The Office of Emergency Management continues to discuss their contributions to the Nashville Community and surrounding areas. The Nashville Office of Emergency Management is the city’s principal agency for both response and preparedness for natural disasters and weather emergencies. The OEM serves as the site for coordination efforts between 911 emergency personnel, OEM officers, and volunteers. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or ‘War Room’ allows OEM staff to moniter whether conditions in real time. Here, officers are able to make decisions regarding school closings and delays, as well as coordinate recovery responses for school bus crashes. The…
The OEM team explains who they are and what major impact they have on the safety of Nashville,TN.