Author: Tribune Staff

If you received a brand new 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander GT S-AWC for Christmas, you are so lucky! There are so many cool features to explore. At the heart of the 2018 Outlander ES are impressive standard features like a 7” touchscreen with rearview camera, as well as digital HD radio and Bluetooth® capabilities, as well as front dual-zone climate control and available All-Wheel Control. Among these many features the number seven seems to be the Outlander’s lucky number. A few of the many standard features include:  7 passenger seating, 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, 7.0” Touch panel display audio system w/…

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‟INFINITI is a brand that I’ve known and admired because of its strong heritage of performance, design and groundbreaking technologies. I’m drawn to their brand values and passion for their craft and thrilled to be working with INFINITI to help tell stories of people who are driven to do more to realize their potential,” says Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors about the classic Infiniti brand. It’s cool to take Steph’s word for it but why not test drive and or purchase the new 2018 Infiniti Q50 for yourself. Using four cameras and advanced software, Around View® Monitor generates…

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If Santa’s gifted you with a new 2017 Honda CR-V, you must have done a lot of good things in the last 12 months! The CR-V for 2017 is all new from the ground up, and was recently named Motor Trend’s SUV of the Year. The holidays are the perfect time to load up to visit family because the CR-V is loaded with space for the rest of your Santa’s presents. The Power Tailgate easily opens and closes with the push of a button, and with the tailgate height-adjustability feature. It’s customizable for drivers of all shapes and sizes. There’s…

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From Staff Reports NASHVILLE, TN — A partner at the law firm founded by George “Citizen” Barrett is campaigning for the Democratic nomination to be a Davidson County judge. Scott Tift considers Barrett his mentor, having worked with him on Civil Rights causes such as challenging the voter photo ID law and redrawing Metro Council district lines. “For the last seven years of his life, I was by his side … learning how Citizen Barrett fought for people on issues from free speech to voting rights,” Tift said. Tift is running for the position retired Chancellor Carol McCoy held. The…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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