A diastema is an area of extra space between two or more teeth and is sometimes called a gap. These spaces can form anywhere in the mouth but are most commonly seen between the two front teeth of the upper jaw. This condition affects children and adults. Causes of a Diastema? There isn’t one single cause of a diastema, but here are several possible contributing factors: • Diastemas may form when a person has small teeth and the teeth are then spaced too far apart. • The size of your jaw bone and the size of your teeth can be…
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The new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL is an SUV that drives and handle with the ease of an automobile. There’s a completely redesigned exterior. It’s longer, wider, and more dynamic from top to bottom. This year’s Tiguan’s been given plenty of cargo room, increasing the cargo capacity of the 5-passenger model by over 30% to 73.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. There’s also seat release levers in the cargo area. With the rear liftgate open, just reach in and pull the release lever. This drops the 2nd row. The versatile 3rd row is also refined, which…
From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville native, Lonnell Matthews grew up in the North Nashville and Bordeaux communities, graduated from Martin Luther King High School and Tennessee State University where he studied Accounting and Business Law. His career in youth development began over 15 years ago at the YMCA of Middle TN where he led empowerment programs such as the Y-CAP, Positive Beginnings, Black Achievers, Latino Achievers, Reach & Rise Mentoring, Step Up, NAZA Z and the Davidson County Fun Companies. In 2007 at age 27, Matthews became the youngest African American elected to the Metro Council, representing District 1.…
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…
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…