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Memphian Humphrey In NFL HOF

haircut, Humphrey ate at Outback Steakhouse on Union. He was not shy about revealing his order to the press, noting that he started out with Clam Chowder, then a hamburger and fries along with iced tea. Though Humphrey was delighted to be inducted, the experience is a bittersweet one. “My wife of 50 years passed away last year. She was my biggest supporter and she’s not here. That’s hard. She loved to socialize and this would’ve been right up her alley. It seems strange that the year she passed is the year I get elected to the Hall of Fame. So it’s going to be a bittersweet experience.” Humphrey grew up in Memphis during times of heavy segregation and struggles for Civil Rights. “There were a lot of lessons that I learned living in Memphis. But the most important thing is that I had the love of a family. I think that got me through more than anything else.” He passed this message along to his children as well. His three children, Claudia, Cheyenne and Cherokee, and his 12-year-old grandson, Archie Robinson Jr, all met with him in Canton to celebrate the occasion. Humphrey explained that when he was a young adult in college, there were not any real jobs for African Americans. However, during the ﬁrst round of the 1968 NFL Draft in 1968, he was drafted out of Tennessee State University

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MEMPHIS, TN — Retired NFL Legend Claude Humphrey made history on August 2 when he became the ﬁrst Memphian to be inducted into the NFL’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on August 2. Humphrey, the 6’5 Defensive End who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles, is also a graduate of Tennessee State University. “They told me that I only had 10 minutes up here,” said Humphrey at the start of his speech. “But let me start off by telling you I’ve waited almost 30 years to get to this podium. So don’t rush me guys. I’m gonna be here for a minute.” Humphrey’s induction is a long time coming. “I’ve been eligible for the Hall of Fame four times,” explained the 70 year-old former NFL star. “In four times, I was a ﬁnalist but I was unable to get the 80 percent vote that I needed to be nominated.” Before departing Memphis for the ceremony in Canton, Ohio, Humphrey stopped by Bryant Brothers Barber Shop, owned by his longtime barber and 82 year-old friend, Terry Bryant. After getting his

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Claude Humphrey was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame last week.

Grant Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

l-r, NBA President Michael Grant receiving award from MBDA National Director Alejandra Y. Castillo

(TriceEdneyWire.com) - The winner of the U. S. Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) Lifetime Achievement Award says the economic fate of America’s Black community “hangs in the balance” because “we are a fourth quarter people”. Michael Grant, president of the National Bankers Association and its foundation, says, “Unlike our Hispanic and Asian brothers and sisters, we had to spend the ﬁrst three quarters just getting in the game...So you see, all things being equal, our ethnic counterparts came to the game with a different mindset, a different set

of circumstances, a different self-image, and already with some capital from back home.” Grant was speaking during a joint press conference with the U. S. Black Chambers, Inc. two weeks after being notiﬁed he would receive the Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Abe Venable Legacy Lifetime Achievement Award Aug. 1. The annual award is meant for a person who has exhibited “high standards of excellence, dedication and accomplishments over a lifetime”, said MBDA National

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Smith Hall Honors Legacy of Inﬂuential Nashville Preacher By Ann Marie Deer Owens

NASHVILLE, TN — One of Vanderbiltís newest residence halls has been named for a pioneering Nashville civil rights leader who also was the university’s ﬁrst African American administrator. Smith Hall, located in Moore College on the main campus, pays tribute to the late Rev. Kelly

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Rev. Kelly Miller Smith (Vanderbilt University Archives and Special Collections)

Miller Smith, who served as assistant dean of Vanderbilt Divinity School from 1969 until his death in 1984. “Kelly was one of the premiere prophetic voices as it relates to justice and freedom for African American people,” said Forrest Harris, director of Vanderbilt’s Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies. Harris, who is also an associate professor of the practice of ministry, said Smith had a strong inﬂuence on his own decision to enroll at Vanderbilt Divinity School in the 1980s. “Kelly was a superb scholar, teacher and preacher par excellence,” Harris said. “His impact on my thinking and understanding of leadership was exponential.” “Kelly was committed to nonviolent work, through love, truth and treating people with dignity,” said the Rev. James Lawson Jr., who has played key roles in the civil rights movement and Vanderbilt’s history. “Kelly was one of those individuals who felt that you cannot remove racism by imitating it. He believed that the work of desegregation was a part of the ministry of church. Smith was born in the all-black town of Mound Bayou, Mississippi. “Kelly had grown up in the struggle (for racial See SMITH, 11B

Mayor Announces First-Ever Domestic Violence Court to Start Sept. 2 Sameerah Ali, owner and operator of Sameerah Ali Mobile Med (SAMM), is the guest this week on Take 10 on Tuesdays with The Tennessee Tribune. SAMM is an integrative health care practice that focuses on the root cause of disease rather symptom management. Ali discusses what it means to be a nurse practitioner and how its requirements allow her to operate an independent medical practice. Please tune in to see the interview at:

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NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Karl Dean today announced Davidson County’s first-ever Domestic Violence Court will start hearing cases on Sept. 2. Additionally, the city will open an Advocacy Center in early September to provide a safe place for domestic violence victims going through the Davidson County court systems. “Starting a specialized Domestic Violence Court and opening an Advocacy Center are significant steps forward to increase both the safety of domestic violence victims and accountability of offenders,” Mayor Dean said. “We know there is more work to be done, but I am proud of the aggressive steps Metro has

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LOCAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014

Rebel Hill Florist in Top 250 Florists of the Year

For the tenth year in a row, Rebel Hill Florist is ranked as one of the Top 250 Florists of the Year on the annual listing compiled by Teleflora International, the world’s largest floral wire service. Rebel Hill Florist competed with approximately 15,000 florists throughout the United States for the prestigious designation, which is awarded based on quality standards, customer service and sales.

Goodwill’s Program Donates Another Vehicle to Employee NASHVILLE, TN — Goodwill’s Wheels-to-Work program just celebrated its one year anniversary last week. To celebrate, Goodwill gave an employee a donated vehicle. Bradley Anderson was the recipient. At the age of 12, he suffered from a disorder that would leave him bound to a wheelchair for months. A series of health

issues followed, which led to Bradley being diagnosed with arthritis at a young age. Bradley has been without a vehicle for the last six years, and he’s used the bus for transportation. Walking or standing can be quite painful, which is why a car will make all the difference in the quality of his life.

Executives Promoted to Senior Roles NASHVILLE, TN — Following resolution by The Bridgestone Corporation Board of Directors, today several top executives within Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSA) were promoted to senior roles within the global corporation. These appointments and promotions are in part a reflection of BSA’s business transformation and consistently strong results during the last several years, but also recognize the individual contributions of each leader to the strategic agenda of Bridgestone. · Gary Garfield, BSA President and Chief Executive Officer, will now also serve as Senior Vice President, Bridgestone Corporation. Garfield’s previous position within Bridgestone Corporation was Vice President and Senior Officer. · Gordon Knapp, BSAChief Operating Officer and Chairman and CEO and President of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, will now also serve as Vice President & Senior Officer, Bridgestone Corporation. Knapp’s previous position within Bridgestone

Corporation was Vice President and Officer. · Christine Karbowiak, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Risk Officer and Executive Vice President, BSA, also will now also serve as Vice President and Senior Officer, Bridgestone Corporation. Her previous role was Vice President and Officer of Bridgestone Corporation. · Two executives newly appointed as corporate officers include Philip Dobbs, Chief Marketing Officer, U.S. & Canada Consumer and Commercial Tire Operations, and Bill Thompson, BSA Chief Financial Officer. Both will now also serve as Vice President and Officer of Bridgestone Corporation. · In a related move, Dobbs also has been named to serve on the Board of Directors for Bridgestone Americas (BSAM). Each member will support overall company growth and globalization. The executives will contribute to operational and strategic oversight, as well as governance of the global parent company and affiliated enterprise.

All positions are effective September 1, 2014. Nashville, Tenn.based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BSAM and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The BSAM family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers. Guided by its One Team, One Planet message, the company is dedicated to achieving a positive environmental impact in all of the communities it calls home.

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Leadership Middle TN Announces Officers and Board NASHVILLE, TN — Deborah Varallo (Davidson County), President of Varallo Public Relations, has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors for the ten-county leadership Group Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) announces Patti James executive director of the organization.

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Varallo is only the fourth person to chair this regional leadership institute encompassing a 10-county area in Middle Tennessee. Executive board members are: Dr. Paul Stumb (Wilson County), ChairElect, Dean of the School of Business, Cumberland University; Valerie HunterKelly (Montgomery County), Secretary, Keller Williams Realty; and Gina Scott (Sumner County), Treasurer, Pinnacle Financial Partners. Seab Tuck (Williamson County), Tuck Hinton Architects is the Past Chair. Jack B. Turner (Montgomery County) is Chair Emeritus.

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Ex-Officio board members are Dr. David Urban (Rutherford County), Dean of Jennings A. Jones College of Business, Middle Tennessee State University and Ralph Schulz (Davidson County), President/CEO of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Additional board members and com-

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mittee chairs are: Bill Sites (Montgomery County), Alumni Chair, Ward Potts Jewelers; Kadi Jones (Maury County), Communications Chair, Cassidy Turley; Floyd Shechter (Davidson County), Development Chair, SmartSpace, Inc.; Brenda Payne (Sumner County), Governance Chair, Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce; Paul C. Ney (Davidson County), Program Chair, Waddey & Patterson; Gina Scott (Sumner County), Finance Chair, Pinnacle Financial Partners; Jeff Jowdy (Williamson County), Personnel Chair, Lighthouse Counsel; and Jill Ayers (Montgomery County), Selection Chair, Batson, Nolan, Pearson, Miller & Joiner. County board members elected to the Leadership Middle Tennessee Board are: CHEATHAM: James Fenton, City of Gallatin; Marion Fowlkes, Centric Architecture; Darwin Newton; and Dianne Proffitt, Education Consultant; DAVIDSON: Cristina Allen, Caliente Consulting; Christine Bradley, Vanderbilt University; Charlie Bryan, Bryan Financial Services, Inc.; Paul Ney (previously listed); Phyllis Qualls-Brooks, Tennessee Economic Council on Women; Ralph Schulz (previously listed); Floyd Shechter, (previously listed); Connie Valentine, Arts & Business Consultant; and Deborah Varallo (previously listed); DICK-

SON: Scott England, Charles Woodard & Associates and Jason Pilkinton, City of Dickson; MAURY: Michael Ayer, First Farmers and Merchants Bank and Kadi Jones (previously listed); MONTGOMERY: Jill Ayers (previously listed); Jeff Bibb, BLF Marketing; Valerie Hunter-Kelly (previously listed), Bill Sites (previously listed); and Jack B. Turner (previously listed); ROBERTSON: Bob Bibb, MTIDA and Nina Kumar, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; RUTHERFORD: Dr. David Urban (previously listed), Gerald Coggin, National Healthcare Corporation; and Patti James (previously listed); SUMNER: Brenda Payne (previously listed) and Gina Scott (previously listed); WILLIAMSON: Jacky Akbari, Nashville Career Advancement Center; Jeff Jowdy (previously listed); Dr. Ken Moore, City of Franklin; Dan Ryan, Ryan Search & Consulting; and Seab Tuck (previously listed); WILSON: Raymond Harris, Mile High Logistics; G.C. Hixson, Joint Economic & Community Development Wilson County; and Dr. Paul Stumb (previously listed). Leadership Middle Tennessee is a regional leadership program founded to engage community and business leaders in the 10 county region of Middle Tennessee. The program is a series of 10 monthly day-and-a-half issues-focused sessions designed to give participants a greater understanding of the critical issues and key players in the region, motivating them to use their skills to become regionally engaged. Participating counties are Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson Counties. Leadership Middle Tennessee operates through the Jennings A. Jones College of Business at MTSU. Patti James is executive director. Visit http://www. leadmt.org/ or www.leadmt.org for more information.

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Overdraft Fees Drain Consumer Dollars

CHARLENE CROWELL By Charlene Crowell NNPA Columnist

Consumers who maintain low and no cushions in their checking accounts may have thought that the overdraft “banking service” was a big help against bouncing checks. But as the use of debit cards have replaced most cash purchases, this “service” has become a drain of available cash for consumers and a major source of revenue for banks. A new research report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) found that the majority of debit card overdraft fees are incurred on transactions of $24 or less. Further, as the majority of overdrafts are repaid within three days when the bank repays itself from the consumer’s next deposit, the median overdraft fee of $34 carries the equivalent of 17,000 percent annual percentage rate (APR). Earlier research by the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) similarly found that consumers using debit cards paid $1.75 for every $1 overdrawn. “With the advent of debit cards, consumers started using them rather than cash for more and more small or impulse purchases. And, as banks and credit unions covered more and more of the

transactions, they have assessed higher fees for doing so,” said CFPB Director Richard Cordray. “Today, more than half of consumer checking account income is from overdraft fees.” An overdraft occurs when a consumer does not have enough money in his or her checking account to cover a transaction, but the bank or credit union pays the transaction anyway in exchange for a fee. Consumers can be charged overdraft fees on checks, debit cards, ATM transactions, automatic bill payments or direct debits from lenders or other billers. CFPB’s new study both reinforces and heightens ongoing concerns that overdraft fees on debit card transactions in particular are harmful to consumers. CFPB also found that a 2010 rule from the Federal Reserve did not solve the overdraft problem. That rule required financial institutions to get consumers’ opt-in to overdraft fees on debit cards; but it failed to address how large and frequent these fees can be. Additionally, many banks used heavy-handed and deceptive marketing tactics to lure consumers to ‘opt-in.’ CFPB found that consumers subjected to overdraft fees on debit cards, pay an average of nearly $260 per year in overdraft and nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees. Nearly one of five consumers overdrew their checking accounts more than 10 times a year. Every dollar charged for overdraft translates into fewer available dollars once a deposit is made into the account.

Even worse, many consumers are unaware of the deficiency in their funds or how often these fees were charged until after the fact. As a result, many consumers can be blindsided by a barrage of fees resulting in a devastating financial impact. The hardest-hit of consumers in these scenarios are those with low- to moderate-income. Some banks – such as Citibank, Bank of America, HBSC and a significant number of community banks – have chosen not to charge overdraft fees on debit card purchases at all. Even so, most banks continue to use overdraft fees as a lucrative revenue stream. In recent years, civil rights leaders have spoken loudly and clearly against overdraft practices, noting that harmful overdraft increases the ranks of the unbanked. Two major banks, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo were directly asked to end charging overdraft fees on debit card transactions. Reacting to the new CFPB findings, Mike Calhoun, CRL president said, “Adding insult to injury, consumers get hit even harder when banks reorder transactions to trip consumers into paying higher fees and charge additional fees each day an account is overdrawn.” “Thankfully some banks have begun stepping away from these abusive practices. . . The CFPB should use its authority to ban or limit overdraft fees on debit card and ATM transactions and rein in excessive bank fees on all checking account transactions,” concluded Calhoun.

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In my lifetime, there have been 7 Popes who have been in “power,” some ok and some not so ok, from Pius XII who invoked Papal infallibility, to Benedict who was the first to resign since 1730 (I was suspicious of that too). And now, we have one I think I like better than all of the others combined, Pope Francis. Pope Francis has challenged the Roman Catholic Church to not be so focused only on gays, abortion, and contraception, because the church has become “obsessed” with issues that are, simply put, the law of the land and the choice of individuals. He believes, and so do I, that our mission as the Church has to be more directed and focused on the Body of Christ being what he called a “home for all.” I too think it’s imperative that the Church share its views on all of the aforementioned topics, while understanding the vital nature of drawing all people regardless to personal choices into a relationship with the Lord. It should not be the will of Christianity, to as the Pope put it to, “interfere spiritually” in anyone’s lives or choices but to show the love of God to all. The Pope I am beginning to really respect as truly authentic also stated that, “We have to find a new balance; otherwise even the moral edifice of the Church is likely to fall like a house of cards, losing the freshness and fragrance of the Gospel.” He went on to also state that, “The Church has sometimes locked itself up in small things, in smallminded rules,” and that “the people of God want Pastors, not clergy acting like bureaucrats or government officials.” That is one of the truest statements of the year. Coincidentally, I preached a sermon the week before the Pope’s message and espoused the

RODNEY BEARD very same issues. I made it quite clear that distractions like these make it difficult to make an impact on the 90% of things we can affect change on right now, to regain our former credibility as the Church…the most respected influence in the community of man. In my sermonic dissertation I mentioned the fact that the modern day church is “obsessed” with things that the church cannot change, but seems to be preoccupied, or consumed with, or fixated on, things that have no chance of being undone such as abortion, Gay and Lesbian issues, or even ACA (Obama Cares). I posited that, while these are serious issues and should concern us all, they are issues that have been duly legislated by the laws of the land, and in other words…those ships have already sailed. To put it another way as we say in Louisiana, “that alligator done already got out of the pond.” The Church that we can and should be, needs to focus more on what we can and should change in society as The Body of Christ right now, rather than allow anything to be pushed to the side anymore. It’s as if we are trying to go back in time rather than move forward in the Kingdom purpose for which we are called today. The Church is caught up in the past that we have forfeited, and that’s the devils world. In our preoccupation with the past, our present, and possibly future work has become stagnant, strained, and subject to hatred for those we don’t know or un-

derstand, or do not agree with, for whatever reasons we try to justify based on our “religious beliefs.” The Church must find its balance again because this generation sees our glaring failures, false perspectives, and prejudices, but honestly, won’t stand for it. The Church has to be more inclusive rather than exclusive if we are to reach those who will, and want to come to Christ. We can be that “witness” if we purpose in our hearts to “just do it” and not for a segment, but for the totality of mankind in the love of Our Lord. If we don’t, we could become as the Pope put it, “a house of cards.” Now even though Pope Francis did not condone any behaviors or choices that he feels is contrary to his faith, he did say this: “A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality,” he said to Jesuit priest Fr. Antonio Spadaro, who conducted the interview for La Civilta Cattolica. “I replied with another question: ‘Tell me: when God looks at a Gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and condemn this person? We must always consider the person.” Before making that earth-shattering statement while on the Papal jet, Pope Francis asked the question I never thought I would know a Pope could ask…”Who am I to judge?” That sent the whole world into a tailspin as his query was a witness of the fallibility of a mere man, regardless of his coveted and honored position. There is only One Judge. Wow, in my lifetime I may have seen the Church come full circle from Pius XII to Francis. I agree with this Pope nearly 100%. Stand Your Ground Church!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor; We’re in danger of losing out on the most important protections our government has ever put forward to fight climate change. Big Oil and Dirty Coal’s cronies in the House Republican leadership are advancing a bill that would scrap the EPA’s plan to place federal limits on carbon pollution from power plants for the first time. That attack on the EPA’s Clean Power Plan and dozens of others are contained in a government funding bill that House Republican leaders are trying to force the Senate to pass under threat of another government shutdown this fall. It’s a reckless -- and dangerous -- strategy, and it’s going to take everything we’ve got to remove these antienvironmental provisions. The biggest environmental decision of the year is happening this summer -- and we need your help. Members of Congress usually take it easy during the summer months, and head home to hear from their constituents. Not this year. The game-changing carbon limits rolled out by the EPA in

June have dirty energy companies scrambling to do everything and anything they can to block the new rules. House Republican leaders unveiled an environmental appropriations bill that wouldn’t just block efforts to reduce emissions from existing power plants -it would even prohibit the funding needed to enforce carbon limits at yet-to-bebuilt power plants. Another provision in the bill would freeze the EPA’s efforts to restore protections under the Clean Water Act, leaving corporate polluters free to dump toxic chemicals into streams and wetlands and jeopardizing the drinking water of 117 million Americans. Years of incredible progress… the biggest step we’ve ever taken to fight global warming… potentially undone by a handful of politicians sucking up to their pals in the dirty energy industry. Rosetta, I hope you see how important it is that we don’t sit back and watch what happens. It’s time to take action. Sincerely, Gene Karpinski President League of Conservation Voters

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Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr. Celebrates 25 Years By Justine Harvey

NASHVILLE, TN — The Pastor’s Aide Committee of the Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church, 1004 South Dickerson Road, Goodlettsville, TN held the Pastoral Anniversary Blue and Silver Banquet, on Friday, August 8, 2014, at the Music City Sheraton Hotel, at 7:00 p.m. The theme for the celebration was “Honoring A Leader Who Lifts All”. The Mistress of Ceremonies was Pastor Sondrea L. Tolbert, J. D., M.Div. Pastor Jones was escort in by his mother, Mrs. Barbara Jean Jones, his daughter Ashea Jones, Attorney (from Houston, TX), son, Howard E. Jones, III, and sister Edwina Farmer. Minister Mary Carpenter, from Celebrate Life Community Church did the opening prayer. Ira Rankin, Minister of Music at Fairfield did a tribute in song, and dinner was served. Guest dined on a salad, baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, rolls, tea, coffee and strawberry cheesecake. After dinner the program continued with Michael “Diallo” McClendon, presenting the Spoken Word”. Refections Honoring A Man Who Lifts All, were made by: Pastor Fulusho Micah, who joined Fairfield in 1994, soon after coming to America from Africa. Michael Tribune, former principal of McGavock High School, and Gospel Diva Connie Dennell paid tribute to the pastor, each had nothing but good comments about the humble praying man.Pastor Jones. Remarks were given by Sister Mary Davis, Chairperson, and Sister Tanisha

Cheek, Co-chair. Four door prizes were given, two $25.00 Visa Gift cards, and two $25.00 Kroger Gift Cards. Pastor Jones gave the closing remarks he introduced his family, and thanked everyone on the program, the ministers who were in attendance, the guest, members of Fairfield, and the Pastor’s Aide Committee. Members of the committee are; Sis. Mary Davis, Chair, Sis.Tanisha Cheek, CoChair, Minister Sondrea Tolbert, Sis. Edwina Farmer, Sis. Lejuanda Raybon, Sis. Carolyn Jennings, Sis. Jalilah Haqq, Sis Jackie Crum, Deacon Tim Dickerson and Sis. Angela Dickerson, Sis, Donna Dalton, Sis. Greta Farmer, Sis Janice Gordon, Sis. Sandra Gant. Bro. Nesbitt Harris, Elder Erin Anderson, and Minister Tiawana Northington. Entertainment for the evening was provided by The Melting Pot Band and DJ John Earl Foxx. The celebration continues on Sunday, August 10, 2014, with the 8:00 am speaker, Pastor Kelvin Walker, the 10:35 a.m. speaker, Pastor James Shelton, and the 3:00 p.m. speaker, Pastor Sandy McClain. The scripture for the 25th Pastoral Anniversary is: Jeremiah 1: 5 & 10, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart, I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 13A

Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr. and Associate Pastor Sondrea Tolbert

l-r, Dr. Janet Walsh and Dr. Michael Mclendon

l-r, Lawanda Davidson, Lisa Norman, Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr., Barbara Jean Jones (mother), Edwina Farmer, First Lady Carmelitar Parham and Pastor Ron Parham

Sis. Mary Davis, Chairperson

l-r, Atty. Ashea Jones, Barbara Jean Jones and Howard Jones, III

l-r, Danielle and Eric Insignares

l-r, Howard E. Jones, III, Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr. and Atty. Ashea Jones All photos by James Artis

Pastor Fulusho Micah

l-r, Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr. and Jalilah Haqq

l-r, Debbie Carpenter, Minister Mary Carpenter, Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr. and Deborah Clark

Radio Diva Connie Dennell

Michael Tribune

l-r, Deacon D’Arcy and Sister Mary Porter

The Melting Pot Band

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THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014

Big Gradual Changes in Memphis Schools MEMPHIS, TN — A gradual but seismic shift in the governance and operation of public schools is taking place in Memphis schools, as the number of charter schools run in the city by Shelby County Schools and the state-run Achievement School District continues to boom. Ten charter schools, some overseen by the state and some by the regular school district, will open their doors for the first time in Memphis next year, and many charters that already exist are adding grades. Local education leaders say they are looking toward New Orleans, where 90 percent of students attend charter schools, as a model for improving public education in a historically troubled district. As in New Orleans, both the traditional school district and a state-run district – here, the Achievement School District, or ASD – can authorize charter schools in Tennessee. Currently, most charters in the district are authorized by Shelby County Schools and more students attend those schools, but that balance could shift over time. The ASD, which started running schools in 2012-13, can take over any school ranked in the bottom 5 percent in the state, which includes 69 schools in Memphis. Charter schools are publicly-funded and are held to the same academic standards as other public schools. In Tennessee, charter schools are technically part of the school district that authorizes them. But they have independent boards, and the nonprofits that run them have total control over their schools’ budget, hiring, curriculum, and schedule – responsibilities traditionally taken care of by a district’s central office.

New charter schools will open in Memphis in 2015.

The number of charters in Shelby County has been growing since 2002, as local and national philanthropists have supported local (“homegrown”) and national charter school operators looking to set up shop in Memphis, as the state’s original law has gradually been loosened to permit more schools (a cap was removed) and to allow more students to attend those schools (initially, only students in low-performing schools could attend a charter). Federal education policy has also encouraged the growth of the sector and funded it through grant programs; a bipartisan bill promoting charters was recently floated in the federal House of Representatives. More charters means an evolving, and likely shrinking, role for the regular school district’s central office: Managing charter schools consists mainly of overseeing schools’ performance, rather than the staffing, curriculum, budgeting, and other services the district provides to traditional public schools. More students attending

charter schools means the district must support its other schools with a dwindling pool of funds, as money follows students to their new schools. While many public school leaders and teachers have viewed charter schools as competition, Shelby County Schools superintendent Dorsey Hopson II said he welcomes the changes, as long as they are improving education for Memphis students. The district has already given some “charter-like” powers, such as school-level hiring, to some of its principals, and its budget says that approach is likely to expand. The hope is that schools that operate outside of the current bureaucracy will be more efficient, effective, and/or innovative. The school system in Memphis, which has a majority African-American and low-income student population, has, with some exceptions, long had a reputation for unsafe and low-performing schools. Advocates say charter schools provide an option for parents and students who are dissatis-

fied with their regular public school, and that increasing enrollment illustrates that there is a demand for such options. They also argue that high-performing schools will attract students, while low-performing schools will be shut down. But the long-term implications of more charter schools for teachers, students, and the existing system are complex. Other school systems with large portions of charter schools have struggled to regulate schools’ admissions and discipline policies and financial practices, and research has shown that the quality of the charter schools varies just as much as the quality of regular public schools. And some questions remain unanswered: State legislators have been debating who should be able to run charters, who should be able to attend schools run by the ASD, what to do when boards veto charters, and what to do with charter schools who are ranked in the bottom five percent in the state, among other issues. The Tennessee Charter School Center, which advocates for and incubates charter schools, says districts need to work on being strong authorizers for the schools. All of this change has been overshadowed in recent years as the Memphis metropolitan area has undergone a historic merger between the urban and suburban school district, and subsequent plans to “demerge” the system as suburban leaders have created their own new school districts. But the decentralization of the school system as the charter sector grows, and competition from the ASD, may ultimately represent a more profound shift in how public schools are run and operated.

TSU Goes Digital With Book Bundle Initiative NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) —Tennessee State University will be on the digital cutting edge this fall semester when it begins offering electronic books as part of a book-bundle initiative aimed at lowering the cost of traditional “paper” books. The plan will allow freshman and sophomore students to buy “e-books” for general education classes, saving students up to $735 per semester. According to University officials, a large number of students enrolled in classes do not purchase text books due to lack of funds, delay in receiving funds, or simply hold back on buying them for weeks. “Many of our students would go weeks before they even purchase a text book, which in turn hurts them in the classroom,” said Dr. Glenda Glover, President of TSU. “This new program allows students to have books the first day of class and gives them the ability to be successful since they will have the required materials.” She went on to say that as the leader of the University, it is her responsibility to find cost-cutting measures to save students money. “TSU is really on the cutting edge with this new program,” added Glover. “Not only will it save money for many of our incoming freshmen and some firstgeneration students, but it will also help faculty bridge the digital divide and reach our students across digital platforms.” Under the new program, students will pay a flat fee of $365 per semester that is included in their tuition and fees, and have access to the required digital textbooks for classes taken. The fee includes all textbooks in the general education core for students taking 12-16 semester hours. For students who want print copies of books, they will be available for an additional $15-30 charge. Lauren Thomas, like many students today, uses her mobile tablet to not only stay connected, but also read everything from the newspapers and magazines to checking her email and scrolling through the Internet. It’s a device that the TSU Mass Communications major can’t live without. “These mobile devices are always with us, so the idea of being able to read your class assignments directly from your tablet is a great idea,” said the SGA vice president. “I only wish we had this

Incoming freshman students demonstrate book bundle, a digital cost-saving textbook initiative at Tennessee State University, to TBR Chancellor John Morgan during the Board’s recent quarterly meeting at the University. Photo by Emmanuel Freeman, TSU Media Relations

program when I was an underclassman.” According to Dr. Alisa Mosley, associate vice president of Academic Affairs, the book-bundle program will be implemented in two phases this fall starting with freshmen and sophomores taking general education courses. Phase II will include juniors and seniors and focus on upper division and core courses required for their majors. “The savings are incredible to our students,” explained Mosley. “The average cost of books alone ranges between $800 to $1,100 per semester. We are meeting the needs of our students and giving them the necessary tools to be successful. Studies have shown that students who have their books are more engaged and more successful when they have access to materials and do far better in their academic career.” TSU is unique in the fact that the University is offering e-books for all general education classes, and it is the only university offering the book-bundle initiative in the Tennessee Board of Regents higher education system. “When we started this project, we were told by numerous book publishers that this had never been done before,” added Mosley. “This was a massive undertaking to implement. We specifically decided to go with the digital books not only as an alternative to more costly traditional paper books, but also to meet students in the digital age.” The program, according to Mosley, is already receiving attention from

other institutions. “Some of our sister institutions are already asking how they can implement the same program,” said Mosley. “We really are on the cutting-edge with this program. We want to remove any barriers that would impede students from being successful and this is just another way TSU is on the forefront of higher education.” Statistics indicate electronic books, or e-books, are gaining popularity among college-aged students and educators, including those at TSU. While e-books currently account for only 6 percent of textbook sales at university bookstores, that number is growing, but primarily in certain disciplines.

Austin Peay Recognizes Outstanding ROTC Cadets

APSU ROTC Cadets Ryan Krause and Sean Frazzini were recognized as outstanding ROTC cadets during last month’s Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Fort Knox, Ky. They are joined by Brigadier General Peggy Combs (middle).

CLARKSVILLE, TN — Three Austin Peay State University students were recognized as outstanding ROTC cadets during last month’s Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) training at Fort Knox, Ky. Ryan Krause and Sean Frazzini were both named the top cadets in their separate regiments during the five-week summer training course.

Each regiment is made up of about 500 cadets from colleges and universities across the country. The top cadet is determined by overall performance in a variety of evaluated training events. The APSU Army ROTC program has had a top cadet or a number two cadet in a regiment since 2010. This is the first time the program has had two top cadets in the same summer. All

ROTC cadets must pass the LDAC course to become commissioned as an Army officer. Cadet Kristin Coughenour also was selected as regimental commander to march her regiment through the program’s July 26 graduation. She was selected for this honor based on her overall outstanding performance during LDAC.

EDITORIAL THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014

China Dominated U.S. - Africa Summit

GEORGE E. CURRY By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist

Although the continent of Africa has 54 countries, the nation that received the most attention at last week’s US-Africa Summit in Washington, D.C. was China. That’s because the U.S. is trying to catch up with and surpass the Asian superpower. Africa has six of the top 10 fastest-growing economies: Angola, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Chad, Mozambique, and Rwanda. From 2011-2015, Africa is expected to hold seven of the top 10 spots: Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania, Congo, Ghana, Zambia and Nigeria. Suddenly, instead of being viewed through the outdated prism of stereotypes – war, famine, disease, corruption – Africa is an attractive place to do business. That was evident when President Obama announced $33 billion in government and private sector investment in Africa – $12 billion in new commitments. In a speech to nearly 50 African heads of state and top officials at the U.S.-Africa Summit, Obama said: “As president, I’ve made it clear that the United States is determined to be a partner in Africa’s success – a good partner, an equal partner, and a partner for the long term.” The problem is that Africa already has a longterm partner – China. While the US-Africa Summit was the first such gathering of African leaders on U.S. soil, China held its fifth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing in 2012. At that conference of African leaders, China pledged to provide $20 billion a year over three years in foreign aid to deepen the Sino-African connection. China is not a newcom-

er to Africa. As I wrote last year in a series on China, the first trade exchanges between China and Africa are believed to have taken place during the Tang Danasty [618-907]. China supported many African liberation movements in the 1960s and 1970s. It was sympathetic to and hosted such prominent African Americans as W.E.B. DuBois, Paul Robeson, Langston Hughes, Malcolm X and Black nationalists Robert F. Williams, Huey P. Newton, Eldridge Cleaver, Angela Davis, and H. Rap Brown. A report by the Rand Corporation titled, “China in Africa: Implications of a Deepening Relationship,” observed: “Most analyses of Chinese engagement with African nations focus on what China gets out of these partnerships – primarily natural resources and export markets. Some studies have described the impacts, positive and negative, that China’s aid and investment policies have had on African countries. However, few analyses have approached SinoAfrican relations as a vibrant, two-way dynamic in which both sides adjust to policy initiatives and popular perceptions emanating from the other.” It explained, “African governments look to China to provide political recognition and legitimacy and to contribute to their economic development through aid, investment, infrastructure development, and trade. To some degree, many African leaders hope that China will interact with them in ways that the United States and other Western governments do not – by engaging economically without condescendingly preaching about good governance, for example, or by investing in high-risk projects or in remote regions that are not appealing to Western governments or companies. Some Africans aspire to replicate China’s rapid economic development and believe that their nations can benefit from China’s recent experience in lifting itself out of poverty.” U.S. condescension was center-stage through-

out the US-Africa Summit. Vice President Joe Biden, for example, called corruption “a cancer” and added, “Widespread corruption is an affront to the dignity of your people and a direct threat to each of your nations. It stifles economic growth and scares away investment and siphons off resources that should be used to lift people out of poverty.” It didn’t help that Biden made another of his famous gaffes, referring to “the nation of Africa.” Not everyone is pleased with the way China conducts business in Africa, comparing it to a neo-colonial relationship in which China has access to oil, gas and other natural resources in Africa. At the same time, China gains a large market for its goods and services. To catch up with China, which invests twice as much as the U.S. in Africa, the Obama administration must pivot from its traditional role of providing foreign aid to Africa – with strings attached – to one of an investor/partner. Many feel increased attention from the U.S. will be good for Africa. “While the United States and China may not be strategic rivals in Africa, the two countries could increasingly compete commercially if American businesses become more engaged in African markets….” the Rand report stated. “…Such business competition would benefit African countries and advance U.S. interests. African governments might be able to negotiate more favorable commercial terms if they are not beholden to Chinese financing. African communities would benefit, as American companies are more likely than their Chinese counterparts to hire local laborers for skilled and unskilled positions, transfer industrial technologies to local partners, require humane working conditions, and contribute to initiatives that promote the health and welfare of their workforce. Such business practices would likely encourage Chinese enterprises to do the same so as to secure deals, compete in local labor and consumer markets, and enhance China’s image in Africa.”

Migrant Children - Innocent Victims on the U.S. War on Drugs

MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN By Marian Wright Edelman NNPA Columnist

Bishop Minerva Carcaño, the Los Angeles Area Resident Bishop of the United Methodist Church, is acting with urgency. Along with more than 100 other religious leaders and activists, she was arrested for civil disobedience at the White House for protesting the deportation of the unaccompanied children crossing our border after fleeing from the brutal violence and poverty of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. A few days earlier, she visited Port Hueneme Naval Base in Oxnard, Calif. for the second time and met some of the hundreds of migrant children temporarily housed there. Joining her this time were Bishop J. Jon Bruno of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, Robert Ross of the California Endowment, and Fred Ali of the Weingart Foundation. Referring to first visit to Port Hueneme, she said, “The naval base has been turned into a holding site for these children, and it was to capacity with 575 children and young people between the ages of 13 and 17, and they’ve all been through horrific experiences. Many of the girls have experienced sexual assaults, and some of them have been raped . . . If you ask them what the prayer in their heart is, they’ll tell you immediately, with a sense of faith, that indeed it’s going to happen – and their prayer is that God will give them life.” Bishop Carcaño spoke to the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF)’s Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry at CDF Haley Farm in midJuly about the humanitarian crisis of thousands of

desperate children crossing our border. The details are haunting: An unaccompanied toddler being cared for by little girls sitting in a locked cell for 12 days. A grandmother with three little granddaughters who a gang had threatened to take if she didn’t pay more than $20,000. Nearly 60,000 unaccompanied children traveling alone. They are in many ways the latest innocent victims of the U.S. war on drugs. Even as the U.S. worked with Mexico and Colombia to close down the drug cartels and gangs there, the massive market for illegal drugs here in our nation has remained. To feed our illegal drug habit, the drug lords and vicious gangs have moved operations and created unprecedented levels of violence in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Now these essentially lawless countries have become some of the most dangerous places on the planet. Part of the solution may rest with the faith community here and abroad. I am encouraged to see the coming together of many faiths in McAllen, Texas to respond to the crisis in their city. But this crisis needs a compassionate response from every city and our entire nation. I shudder when I see the angry outbursts about these helpless children coming from some communities. The best solution, as always for children, is to reunite them with their families whenever and as soon as possible. Of the nearly 60,000 unaccompanied children who have crossed the border since October, it is reported that nearly 50,000 of them have been released to sponsors or family members, sometimes even to a parent already living in the U.S. The continuing horror is for those children being kept in detention like those Bishop Carcaño keeps visiting. In her July Haley Farm sermon, Bishop Carcaño said: “If our children see us ignoring the plight of the immigrant child, what do we teach them? Do we not teach them that immigrant children are worthless, not worth our attention or our care? And what

do we teach the immigrant children if they never see anyone extend a hand, a caring hand to them? Do we not confirm that lesson of worthlessness, and do we not teach them that the world is indeed cruel and unjust? And will either lesson bring them and us any justice, any equity, any peace, any joy?”Bishop Carcaño’s words are a reminder that those of us who follow Jesus’ teachings and the call in every major faith tradition to care for children must act on our faith. We must see these thousands of children in need of help right now not as a political dilemma but as an urgent humanitarian crisis. As Bishop Carcaño says: “We must be the strongest witness for justice in God’s reign that we can muster, a witness for the children . . . not just for some children, but for all of God’s children.”As such witnesses, we must help ensure sufficient resources are provided by the government and faith and other community organizations so these vulnerable children will be treated humanely, find safe families and warm food to eat, and receive the counsel and due process hearings guaranteed them in law before any are returned to their dangerous homelands and possible deaths. It is deplorable that Members of Congress left town for their own summer vacations with the humanitarian crisis continuing and without providing the resources the government needs to ensure safety and justice for these innocent children. Marian Wright Edelman is president of the Children’s Defense Fund whose Leave No Child Behind® mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.

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Centennial Park’s Cockrill Spring to Become Prominent Interactive Water Feature NASHVILLE, TN — After more than a century underground, construction has begun to “daylight” the historic Cockrill Spring at Centennial Park. Nashville Mayor Karl Dean was joined by leaders at Metro Parks and The Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park to remove the cover at the base of Cockrill Spring to officially mark the beginning of the construction project. The unearthed spring will be a prominent feature of a new pedestrian entrance into the park at West End Avenue near 27th Avenue North, where it will surface and spill into a meandering rill - a stone-lined channel - before sinking back into the ground where the water will be used to irrigate the grounds and supply Lake Watauga. The revived spring is part of Phase 1 improvements for the park’s comprehensive restoration that began last year. The Centennial Park Master Plan project is led by Metro Parks, The Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park and a master planning committee appointed by Mayor Karl Dean in 2008 to initiate the restoration process. “Since its creation over a century ago, Centennial Park has been at the heart of our city as a prominent place for community, music, recreation and the arts,” Mayor Dean said. “I appreciate the Conservancy and all the support it provides to Centennial’s master plan. This first step to daylight Cockrill Spring lays the course for Centennial Park to remain the crown jewel of our city’s park system for the next century and beyond.” Cockrill Spring produces 100 gallons of fresh water every minute. The new project will

Mayor Karl Dean breaking the news about changes at Centennial Park.

bring the spring to the surface surrounded by a new public plaza. Pools and cascades will feed into a winding manmade channel, inviting visitors to wade in the cool, clear spring water and explore the site. After flowing through wetland native gardens, the water will be collected and used to irrigate park environs and pumped to Lake Watauga. The project is scheduled to be completed by summer 2015. “This is an extremely exciting day,” said Metro Parks director Tommy Lynch. “By daylighting Cockrill Spring, we’re creating an entirely new feature at the park’s front door. The new pedestrian entrance will be a welcoming invitation for visitors to take advantage of everything Centennial Park has to offer, and is a wonderful addition to what is already one of the country’s premier

parks.” Cockrill Spring has a long history. It was a popular watering stop for travelers along the Natchez Trace dating back to the mid eighteenth century. By the mid nineteenth century, the city had an overabundance of water supply, and concern for water-borne diseases at the time led to the covering of the spring with its water being diverted to a sewer. Metro workers discovered the source of the spring in 2012, finding that it still produces thousands of gallons of fresh water every day, and leading designers to incorporate it into the park’s restoration. The daylighting of Cockrill Spring is the latest project entailing over $9.5 million of improvements for the first phase of Centennial Park’s restoration. Through four separate capital spending plans approved by the Metro Council, Mayor Dean has allocated $8 million

for the implementation of the Centennial Park Master Plan. Metro Water Services is also contributing $1.2 million in capital funds toward the daylighting of Cockrill Spring. Earlier this year Lake Watauga was cleaned. New aeration and circulation pumps were installed in the lake as well as vegetated floating wetland islands to absorb pollutants which have contributed to the poor quality of the lake water. Phase 1 will also include a new permanent venue for Musicians Corner, one of Nashville’s most popular live music events, as well as parking improvements surrounding the Parthenon. Renowned landscape architecture firm Nelson Byrd Woltz led the design of Phase 1 in collaboration with Nashville’s Hodgson & Douglas. “It is wonderful to see such amazing progress on the first phase of the park’s restoration,” said Sylvia Rapoport, president ofThe Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park. “None of it would be possible without an effective public/private partnership. There has been a remarkable outpouring of support from the community, and that says a lot about the way this city values Centennial Park. We look forward to continuing to build that partnership and carrying that momentum through subsequent phases of the park’s restoration.” The Conservancy, a nonprofit organization committed to improving and promoting the park through private sector support, raised over $1 million for Phase 1 of the of the Centennial Park Master Plan,a six-phase plan created in 2011 to restore and enhance the park.

A Party For Friends Friendship’s Garden Article Submitted

l-r, Mai Olive Shumate Lusk, Dr. James Hefner and Edwina Hefner

NASHVILLE, TN — Mai Olive Shumake Lusk is a retired Metro schoolteacher who is also a classical singer. Being a classical singer, in her early years, she once competed against the infamous Leontyne Price in Chicago. Mai Olive Shumake Lusk, who taught at Warner Elementary for many years and was Metro Teacher of the year for one year, hopes to be remembered as a teacher who was firm, kind and dedicated. Hoping that she instilled something for the children and parents. She attended Lincoln University in Missouri where she received her Bachelor’s of Art’s Degree, and from there continued her education at the University of Iowa receiving her Master’s Degree majoring in music. Also at the University of Iowa she achieved another accomplishment as being one of the top ten students in her class. Mai Olive

intends to keep busy with music, bridge & church activities. Her son, Hildred W. Shumake Jr., (who is now deceased) served in the Georgia State Senate, in the seat Julian Bond once held. Mai Olive Shumake Lusk is having a party for some friends. These are church sorority and bridge friends. They are gathering because the party they had last year was so much fun and they will be coming from Chicago, Oklahoma and all over. According to her friends, “We got together last year and had so much fun we want to do it again.” Mai Olive Shumake Lusk has been working on this party for some time now and is really looking forward to it. It will be held in August 2014, at The University Club of Nashville. She hopes this party will be enjoyable because she believes in honoring her family and friends.

Seniors Aged 100+ Honored at Annual Celebration

Jim Cook chats with Dora Rucker, age 103

MURFREESBORO, TN — 13 women, all over the age of 100, were honored at the 3rd annual Century Club celebration on July 31, 2014 at Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro. The event, sponsored by Family Staffing Solutions, honored the contributions of these women to the community over their 100+ years. The oldest honoree was 104 and the average age of this year’s group was 102 years young! Honorees enjoyed “birthday cake,” coffee and a special video presentation about their lives and the history of Rutherford County. Proclamations from Governor Bill Haslam and Murfreesboro Mayor Shane McFarland were also presented to each honoree. Mayor McFarland, Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess,

l-r, Billie Jean Chrisman, Diane Reed, Mary Chrisman, age 101

Tennessee Senator Jim Tracy and Rutherford County Historian Greg Tucker provided remarks. Family Staffing Solutions is proud to sponsor this event and take the lead in the effort to recognize the countless contributions of the community’s oldest citizens.

2014 Century Club Centenarians: Elizabeth Barrett, age 101; Pauline Cantrell, age 101; Mary Chrisman, age 101; Margaret Cook, age 102; Annie King, age 104; Ida Overton, age 102; Mabel Robertson, age 103; Dora Rucker, age 103; Mary Soper, age 103; Blanche Wise, age 102; Geneva Delene, age 100; Mildred Ball, age 100; Edna Jenkins, age 100.

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Five Nashville Students Return From Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C.

Bank of America Nashville Student Leaders in photo at U.S.Capitol, l-r, Desmond Bush, Maria Campos, Yussuf Abdikadir, Sara Lyons and Nadeshda Garcia

Bank of America Nashville Student Leaders visiting Washington, D.C. l-r, Desmond Bush, Nadeshda Garcia, Tennessee Rep. Jim Cooper, Yussuf Abdikadir, Maria Campos and Sara Lyons

Five Nashville students returned from Bank of America’s Washington Leadership Summit in D.C., as they’re participating in the bank’s Student Leader program. During their Summit activities the students experienced Capitol Hill briefings, sessions on financial education and leadership development skills, as well as panel discussions focused on global health and the issues of housing, hunger and jobs. Outside of taking part in a service learning project and a series of interactive workshop, students gain valuable financial tools and resources to help them acquire better money habits – led by LIFT, a national nonprofit focused on financial literacy. The student are also in their final week of their Student Leader internship at the Oasis Center in Nashville as part of the nonprofit’s youth summer programming staff. The Nashville students interning are: Yussuf Abdikadir, a rising senior at Stratford Stem Magnet High School. Desmond Bush, a rising senior at Hillsboro High School.Maria Campos, a recent graduate of Glencliff High School who will attend Trevecca Nazarine University in the fall. Nadeshda Garcia, a recent graduate of Hunter’s Lane Comprehensive High School who will attend Trevecca Nazarene University in the fall. Sara Lyons, a recent graduate of St. Cecilia Academy who will attend Denison University in the fall.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation each year announces five Nashville-area high school students participating in the Student Leaders program, which annually awards more than 220 high school juniors and seniors from around the country with paid eight-week summer internships at local nonprofit organizations. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, in which more than 2,000 teens have been recognized as Student Leaders across the country since 2004. Despite gains in the overall job market, teens still have the highest unemployment rate across the country.Research indicates that teens who are gainfully employed have lower drop-out rates, are more likely to continue their education to pursue long-term career goals and ultimately show an increase in lifetime earning potential. Throughout the summer the five-Nashville students have been working with various groups of youth at the Oasis Center. Desmond Bush has been working with a program that aims to help a group of 12 refugee and immigrant youth find their own identity and place in a new culture. Participants also explore college and career options at local colleges and businesses, engage in service learning projects, and participate in recreational and athletic activities. Yussuf Abdikadir has been assisting

NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — The cost of quality education at Tennessee State University is affordable, nearly 85 percent of students get employment immediately after graduation, and a high number of graduates are accepted in graduate schools. Those were some of the good news items TSU deans, admissions officials and staff shared with more than 90 Metro Nashville Public Schools guidance counselors during a meeting on campus recently. Since the counselors serve as a direct link between the schools and the University, the goal was to encourage them to steer their students and potential graduates toward post-secondary education at TSU, said Dr. John Cade, interim vice president for Enrolment Management and Student Support Services. “We offer an affordable quality education that prepares our students with the necessary skills and competencies to be successful,” the deans said, as each gave brief descriptions and uniqueness of offerings and programs in their college. Cade announced that starting this fall, TSU will offer incoming freshmen and sophomores block scheduling and the digital book bundle, initiatives, he said, that are intended to help with cost-cutting, retention and graduation. He told the counselors that nearly 500 of potential incoming freshmen for the fall semester were from metro schools. “We look forward to admitting all of them,” he said as he acquainted the counselors with University programs and processes from registration requirements, and tuition and fees to scholarship opportunities. The architectural engineering program in the College of Engineering - one of only

“We are really grateful for this partnership; we don’t take it for granted,” Cobb said, thanking Dr. Cade and Dr. Gregory Clark, director of Alumni Outreach and High School Relations for their support. “Dr. Clark and his admissions counselors, just as today, have always done a great job helping us during our training workshop here at Shaconya Freeman, with her children and godson follow- TSU.” “We have to ing her graduation with an associate’s degree from Volunteer State Community College, has been admitted into the support each othTSU online sociology program this fall. er,” Gregory added Dr. Oscar Miller, Professor and Chair of the Department about the relationof Sociology, Social Work and Urban Professions, right, easy to get across. ship between TSU and MNPS. “We want congratulates Austin Wyatt after his (Wyatt) graduation Dr. Barbara Mullins, school them to send their students to us and we with a B.S. degree in Sociology from TSU last May. Wyatt, a counselor for Freshman Acadwant them to continue hiring our gradunontraditional student and married father of two children, emy at John Overton High ates.” earned his degree entirely online. School, who earned her doctorThis trend has taken roots in many ate from TSU, said the quality ways, as TSU remains a key pipeline to 20 in the nation - and a flight school proof a TSU education is comparecruiting metro and area teachers. Recent gram, one of only two in Tennessee, were rable to the best anywhere. reports show that for the past two years, among programs announced by the deans “When I talk to students about TSU, I TSU has been one of the top teacher prepafor their uniqueness. talk about the ‘TSU experience’ because ration programs in the state, providing exAdditionally, a global education of- I know about it first-hand,” Mullins said. ceptionally qualified candidates for teachfering that exposes students to the world “More than anything else, the personal ing positions not only across the state and around them through travel and study- care that comes with getting an education the southern region, but right here in the abroad initiatives is just one of the many at TSU really stands out.” University’s backyard with MNPS. good reasons why “TSU is the go-to Mullins also has a daughter who is a In 2012, 52 of the 553 new hires were school,” the counselors were told. graduate of TSU. from TSU, placing the University in the With more than half of the counselIn a brief remark, Dr. Nicole Cobb, number one spot, with MTSU coming in ors former TSU students and graduates in MNPS director of Schools Counseling Ser- a close second with 50 hires. Lipscomb, several disciplines, the message about the vices, lauded the long-standing relation- Trevecca and Vanderbilt came in at third, quality of the University’s education was ship between TSU and the metro schools. fourth and fifth, respectively.

with Reaching Excellence as Leaders (REAL), a program that receives referrals primarily from Juvenile Court Judges and Probation Officers as an alternative to detention. REAL seeks to reduce recidivism through a youth development model so that youth not only stay out of trouble, but they do so because they have a brighter future. Sara Lyons was assigned to Motivate Ourselves Through Vision and Exercise (MOVE), an all-female summer program with the theme of healthy living that targets students of McKissick Middle School.Participants will learn how to be physically, mentally and emotionally healthy through recreational and athletic activities such as yoga, kickboxing and spinning. Nadeshda Garcia and Maria Campos have focused on Oasis College Connection & The Mayor’s Scholars Academy, which is a free, four-week academic enrichment program, helping rising 8th to 11th grade students succeed in high school and preparing them for college. Activities will include developing math and writing skills, arts, ACT Prep and college visits. The Student Leaders program is just one way Bank of America is helping young people from around the country enter the workforce with the right skills and experiences to secure a job and build their economic future, giving them the

tools and experience to become stronger leaders in their communities. Bank of America Corporate Social Responsibility Bank of America’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a strategic part of doing business globally. Our CSR efforts guide how we operate in a socially, economically, financially and environmentally responsible way around the world, to deliver for shareholders, customers, clients and employees. Our goal is to help create economically vibrant regions and communities through lending, investing and giving. By partnering with our stakeholders, we create value that empowers individuals and communities to thrive and contributes to the long-term success of our business. We have several core areas of focus for our CSR, including responsible business practices; environmental sustainability; strengthening local communities with a focus on housing, hunger and jobs; investing in global leadership development; and engaging through arts and culture. As part of these efforts, employee volunteers across the company contribute their time, passion and expertise to address issues in communities where they live and work. Learn more at www.bankofamerica. com/about and follow us on Twitter at @ BofA_Community.

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Humphrey

Continued from page 1A with the third choice by the Falcons. Humphrey was named to the Pro Bowl six times throughout his career. He was named First-team All-Pro five times, Second-Team All-Pro three times and AllNFC six times, as well as Second-Team All-NFC when he got 15 quarterback sacks in 1976. Humphrey ended his career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1981. The year prior, he was a big part of the Eagles becoming NFC Champions by having a total of 14 ½ sacks. Sacking quarterbacks was something of a trademark for Humphrey, who had a total of 126 ½ sacks with both the Eagles and Falcons. Tennessee State University retired Humphrey’s number and inducted him

Court

Continued from page 1A already taken to better protect victims and their children and help them navigate the court systems.” Many recommendations to improve Metro’s response to domestic violence outlined in a Safety and Accountability Assessment, which was released last September, have already been implemented. Domestic Violence Court The creation of the Domestic Violence Court represents the first time Davidson County will have a General Sessions Court dedicated to dealing with a specific type of crime. Other specialized General Sessions Courts in Davidson County include a Drug Court and Mental Health Court. Three General Sessions judges will rotate every four months throughout the year to hear cases in Domestic Violence Court. Judge Gale Robinson and Judge Angelita Blackshear Dalton have been tapped to preside over Domestic Violence Court. Allegra Walker, who is unopposed in Division 4, is also slated to be a Domestic Violence Court judge. Domestic Violence Court will be held in Courtroom 4-B in the Justice A.A. Birch Building at 408 Second Avenue North. Currently, domestic violence cases are heard in seven different courtrooms, and domestic violence jail dockets are heard by all 11 General Sessions judges. The courtroom will be reconfigured so that victims do not have to stand beside their alleged offender when appearing before a judge, a current practice that was identified as a problem in the Safety Assessment. Rather, victims and offenders will be seated at separate tables on opposite sides of the courtroom. A dedicated court docket for domestic violence can more efficiently process the large number of cases, develop expertise in the people who work on the docket and simplify the court process for victims. Combined with the opening of the Advocacy Center, the Domestic Violence Court will dramatically change the court experience for victims, providing them with greater support and safety measures. Advocacy Center The Advocacy Center is scheduled to open in early September, 2014 in the east wing of the Ben West Building. The 3,300-square-foot area will be a safe place for victims to go on their court dates while waiting for their cases to be heard. Currently, alleged offenders often have access to the victims while waiting for the court proceeding, as victims end up standing in hallways or seated in the courtrooms. The Advocacy Center will provide assistance to victims as they navigate their way through the criminal and civil court systems. While there, victims will meet

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014 into their Hall of Fame. Humphrey is also a member of the Tennessee Hall of Fame, the Georgia Hall of Fame, and the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor. Humphrey’s speech was a large ‘thank you’ to the people who helped him along the way, most notably family members, teammates, coaches and fans. Among Humphrey’s supporters were Nate Jones, production manager of the Southern Heritage Classic and Tennessee State alumnus. “The induction of Claude Humphrey into the NFL Hall of Fame is a great achievement for him. It’s a proud moment for his family, Memphis, Memphis City Schools and Tennessee State University.” Eddie Richards, a longtime football fan and follower of Humphrey, agrees with Jones. “This is long, long overdue. Claude was one of the best and it’s about time he got the recognition he deserves.”

with advocates trained to conduct needs and lethality assessments. Advocates will also provide assistance with order of protection petitions and connect victims with resources and referrals. Computers will be available for victims to safely check emails or apply for jobs and benefits. There will be a kitchen area with snacks, as well as a children’s play area, since many victims have no option but to bring their children with them to court. Advocates and volunteers will be available to escort victims to the Domestic Violence Court when their cases are ready to be heard. If they arrive at the courtroom and there is a delay, a Victim Witness Room is located next door to the Domestic Violence Courtroom for victims who do not want to wait in the courtroom where the alleged offender is present. Legislation has been filed with the Metro Council to name the Advocacy Center the Jean Crowe Advocacy Center. Crowe helped start the Nashville Coalition Against Domestic Violence and spent much of her career as an attorney representing low-income domestic violence victims, including her time at Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands. Crowe was one of the people that asked for the Accountability Assessment to be undertaken. In Metro’s FY 2014-15 operating budget, Mayor Dean proposed and the Metro Council approved $1 million to open the Advocacy Center and fund additional positions. New advocates and other personnel The FY 2014-15 budget funds 10 new fulltime positions and six part-time positions across various Metro departments to enhance the city’s response to domestic violence. Six advocates will staff the Jean Crowe Advocacy Center. The advocates will assist victims at each critical juncture of the judicial process, which was a key recommendation in the Assessment. Additionally, a volunteer coordinator and administrative assistant were funded. Whitney McFalls, who was announced as Metro’s Domestic Violence Coordinator last September, will lead the Advocacy Center. Two probation officers have been added to work on the specialized Domestic Violence Court docket. They have received specialized training, including on a new policy that requires probation officers to contact domestic violence victims if their abuser is on probation. Metro Police has hired six part-time employees who have been assigned to the Domestic Violence Division to assist detectives with such duties as managing assigned cases, documentation of details concerning investigations, maintaining case files, coordinating counseling services for victims, writing safety plans and securing orders of protection.

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U.S. Black Chamber President Ron Busby and former SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns congratulate NBA President Michael Grant on MEB’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Courtesy Photo

Grant

Continued from page 1A Director Alejandra Y. Castillo, preparing to present the award. “This award is granted to two individuals who have played an integral role in the creativity and professional progress of minority business development over the course of their lives.” The late Henry T. “Hank” Wilfong Jr., was also honored with the Legacy Award. He was founder of the National Association of Small Disadvantaged Businesses (NASDB), among a string of pioneering accomplishments that included service to presidents, governors and mayors. It was accepted by his widow, Wyllene Watson-Wilfong, who now runs the NASDB. Castillo said Wilfong was a “voice and trumpeter” for minority business development and stability. Grant has for decades advocated for Black economic participation, growth and sustainability. In his remarks upon receiving the award, he credited strategic partnerships for his successes. His activities over the past year alone includes a partnership with the U.S. Black Chambers Inc. and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to encourage Black organizations to make their deposits in Black-owned banks. Speaking at the press conference, Grant also joined with Busby to call for Black businesses and consumers to “choose to work and do business as a team” by supporting each other. He described how the African-American community has struggled to attain economic parity only to be surpassed by other ethnic groups. He illustrated this by outlining the annual budgets of the three national chambers and the gross annual receipts of the businesses that they represent. According to Grant: * The Hispanic chamber has an annual budget of $22 million. The average gross annual receipts of Hispanic businesses is $155,000. * The Asian Chamber has an annual budget of $11 million. The average gross annual receipts of Asian businesses is $327,000. * The African-American chamber has an annual budget of $900,000. The average gross annual receipts of African-American businesses is $71,000. And Black-owned businesses received only 1.7 percent of the guaranteed loans from the Small Business Administration last year. Grant stressed that he did not cite the numbers to create “resentment and animosity” between the groups. He said, in the “fourth quarter”, Blacks must break free of the past and strategize to take their place in America’s economic mainstream. During the first quarter - during slavery - “we struggled to prove that we were, indeed, men and women and not chattel, not someone’s personal property”. During the second quarter, “we harmonized with the political agendas of President Abraham Lincoln and the radical Republicans to rebuild our lives

with a reconstruction movement. We gained some equal protection under the law.” During the third quarter, Grant said, “our social engineers used the words of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States to mobilize national support - Black and White - for equal accommodations and we secured the right to vote.” Today, in the fourth quarter, he concluded, “Our ethnic self-esteem was elevated when President Barack Obama ascended to the highest office in this nation.” He said despite agreement or disagreement with Obama, “we needed him to succeed” in both elections for three key reasons: In a nutshell, those reasons were, first, to prove that “anything is possible if we’ll pull together and get on one accord”; secondly, to dispel for all time “the myth that we are not endowed with great intelligence”; and finally, “We needed to see for ourselves the limits of political power alone.” Grant announced that he would continue to partner with the USBC to raise the level of Black business progress. “We finally have a business-oriented organization, with a clear vision, under committed, intelligent and inclusive leadership that is designed for the challenges of the 21st Century,” Grant said of the USBC, whose president, Ron Busby, also attended the MED awards ceremony. Applauding Grant’s award, Busby said his recognition was important to underscore the role that Black banks play in the economic future and success of the nation. “Access to capital is one of the number one concerns for African-American owned businesses,” Busby said. “And through this partnership and relationships, we feel like we have the solution to be able to increase the number of Black firms as well as grow our existing firms.” Also applauding Grant at the MEB Awards Luncheon was former SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns, who said she knows he will use the distinction “to help strengthen the great platform that he already has to make sure there is the capital and the resources that Black businesses need in order to grow, create jobs and help rebuild this nation’s economy.” Stressing the daunting task of strengthening minority-owned businesses, Castillo also announced a partnership between Busby’s USBC and the MBDA. “We need to bring all of our human capital together to make sure that minority businesses are seen and are regarded and are respected as part of the future; I should say as the integral corner of the future of this great nation,” she said. Grant concluded, “If the past is prologue, I’m betting in the year 2020, many of the economic gaps that exist between African-Americans and other groups will close. All we have to do is choose to work and do business as a team.”

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Pastor Jones Anniversary Continued from page 7A

l-r, Sis. Doris Sanford, Deacon William Pierce, Mr. Robert and Mrs. Jesse Turner, Rev. Lisa Hammond and Sis. Doris Huggins

Standing l-r, Sis. Lisa and Bro. John Nelson, seated l-r, Sis. Sandra Gant, Sis. Mary Davis, Sis. Darlene and Bro. John Mullins, and Sis. Sheena Ward

l-r, Sis. Alisha Holder, Sis. Stephanie Puritt, Sis. Quen and Deacon Dennis Williams

Back row l-r, Dr. Phyllis Qualls-Brooks, Shurnue Davis, Charlotte Mann and Janice Woodard; Front row l-r, Wanda Miller Benson and Rosetta Miller Perry

l-r, Sis. Sandra and Deacon Gregory Mitchell

l-r, Charlotte Mann, Deacon Tim Dickerson and Dr. Phyllis Qualls Brooks

l-r, Sis. Jackie Crum, Lucrectia Southall-Williams and Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr.

l-r, Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr., Sis. Darlene and Bro. John Mullins

l-r, Pastor Howard E. Jones, Jr. and Pastor James “Doc” Shelton, Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. speaker

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THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014

Country Music’s Barnett Dinner Show Concert Held

FiftyForward Madison Station was treated to a special intimate concert by country music’s Mandy Barnett on July 24 that kicked off their summer dinner show series. Known for her soulful renditions of older country classics, Barnett offered up a mix of country and pop favorites to a very appreciative audience. For more information on upcoming shows, contact FiftyForward Madison Station, (615) 860-7180. Photo by FiftyForward/Misa Acox

McDaniel’s Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary NASHVILLE, TN — The children and grandchildren of First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill’s Trustee William (aka Bill) McDaniel and Mrs. Carole McDaniel honored their parents recently with a dinner following the 10 a.m. church service to which the entire congregation was invited. The McDaniels met while they were students at Tuskegee Institute, now Tuskegee University. Carole a young co-ed from Houston, Texas and Bill a native Alabamian began a lasting friendship/love affair at the college that has lasted more than 50 years. In honor of the couple’s 50th Anniversary, church members and friends donated over $6,000.00 to initiate a scholarship fund at their beloved Tuskegee University.

l-r, Dr. Fred Jones, William and Carole McDaniel, Dr. Evelyn Fancher, Mrs. Hortense Jones and Dr. Charles Fancher

The elaborate dinner held in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship Hall of the Church was prepared and served by the family in pristine white jackets. The tables covered

with white linen were all centered with garden fresh white flowers. The blessings for many more happy years by the Pastor Kelly Miller Smith Jr. concluded the event.

l-r, Mrs. Clara Elam and Mr. and Mrs. William McDaniel

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Women’s HEALTH ISSUES THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014

Tips On Caring For Your Skin As You Age

Even if you’ve never taken care of your skin, it’s not too late to start. Your skin starts to age when you are only in your mid-20s, though you may not see it. Your favorite products may not work as well anymore. Your genes, daily habits, and the sun cause these changes. So don’t wait any longer! You may want to ask a dermatologist now how you can get smoother, softer skin, whatever your age. Use a Gentle Cleanser Choose a creamy one for dry skin, or an oil-free, foaming one for oily skin. If you have sensitive skin, talk to your dermatologist about how to avoid irritation. Wash with warm or cool water. Hot water can strip away your skin’s natural moisture. Pat your face dry -- don’t rub Moisturizer for Your Face Moisturizer protects and improves your skin. Even if you have oily skin or breakouts, you can use a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer every day. If you have dry skin, you may need to put on moisturizer more than just once

a day. Pat it on while your skin is still damp to seal in moisture. Wear Sunscreen Every Day You need sun protection during daylight hours, no matter if it’s overcast or you’re staying indoors. The sun’s rays can pass through clouds and windows, so you’re always exposed. Many moisturizers have sunscreen.

If yours doesn’t, look for a sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30. Don’t forget to cover your lips, too! And if you sweat or are outside for a long time, remember to reapply sunscreen to stay protected. Can I Layer My Skin Products? Yes. Start with clean skin and put on any pre-

scription creams or gels first. Morning: Moisturizer, sunscreen (if it’s not in your moisturizer), makeup if you wear it. Night: Anti-aging product (if you use one), moisturizer without sunscreen. Scrub Away Dead Skin Exfoliate to help your skin glow. You can buff off dead skin cells gently with a soft washcloth, spinning brush, or scrubs with synthetic beads. If your skin is dry, exfoliate once a week. If you have oily skin, do it once or twice a week. If you have acne or sensitive skin, talk to your doctor. Exfoliating might irritate your skin. Dark Skin Needs TLC If you’re African-American or Hispanic, for example, your skin might be sensitive to sun or chemicals. Stick with a simple, gentle skin care routine. Don’t go a day without moisturizer or sunscreen. Even though you may not ever get sunburned, you still need sunscreen to protect against skin cancer, wrinkling, and dark spots.

Biggest Threats to Women’s Health Are Often Preventable By Mayo Clinic Staff

Many of the leading threats to women’s health can be prevented — if you know how. The top causes of death among adult women in the U.S. include heart disease, stroke, cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Take the first step to protect yourself by talking with your doctor about your risk factors for these conditions. Then get serious about reducing your risk. Manage chronic conditions and get recommended screenings If you have health problems, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes, that increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, follow your doctor’s

treatment recommendations. Also be sure to consult your doctor about when you should have mammograms and other cancer screenings. Adopt a healthier lifestyle While you can’t eliminate risk factors such as family history, you can control many other risk factors for heart disease, stroke and cancer. For example: Don’t smoke. If you smoke or use other tobacco products, ask your doctor to help you quit. It’s also important to avoid exposure to secondhand smoke. Eat a healthy diet. Choose vegetables, fruits, whole grains, high-fiber foods and lean sources of protein, such as fish. Limit foods high in saturated fat, added sugar and sodium. Maintain a healthy weight. Losing excess pounds — and keeping them off —

can lower your risk of heart disease as well as various types of cancer. Get moving. Include physical activity in your daily routine. You know exercise can help you control your weight and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. But did you know that it may also lower your risk of certain types of cancer? Choose activities you enjoy, from brisk walking to ballroom dancing. Limit alcohol. If you choose to drink alcohol, do so only in moderation. For women that means no more than one drink a day. The risk of various types of cancer — including breast and liver — appears to increase with the amount of alcohol you drink and the length of time you’ve been drinking regularly. Manage stress. If you feel constantly on edge or under assault, your lifestyle

habits may suffer — and so might your immune system. Take steps to reduce stress — or learn to deal with stress in healthy ways. Prevent chronic lower respiratory diseases Many women don’t realize that they’re at risk of illness and even death from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — which includes bronchitis and emphysema. Don’t be caught off guard. To protect your respiratory health: It’s important to understand the common health risks that women face, but don’t feel intimidated. Instead, do whatever you can to lead a healthy lifestyle — including eating a healthy diet, staying physically active, quitting smoking and getting regular checkups. Simple preventive measures can go a long way toward reducing your health risks.

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Neck Manipulation May Be Associated With Stroke DALLAS, TX — Treatments involving neck manipulation may be associated with stroke, though it cannot be said with certainty that neck manipulation causes strokes, according to a new scientific statement published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. Cervical artery dissection (CD) is a small tear in the layers of artery walls in the neck. It can result in ischemic stroke if a blood clot forms after a trivial or major trauma in the neck and later causes blockage of a blood vessel in the brain. Cervical artery dissection is an important cause of stroke in young and middle-aged adults. “Most dissections involve some trauma, stretch or mechanical stress,” said José Biller, M.D., lead statement author and professor and chair of neurology at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. “Sudden movements that can hyperextend or rotate the neck — such as whiplash, certain sports movements, or even violent coughing or vomiting — can result in CD, even if they are deemed inconsequential by the patient.” Although techniques for cervical manipulative therapy vary, some maneuvers used as therapy by health practitioners also extend and rotate the neck and sometimes involve a forceful thrust. There are four arteries that supply blood to the brain: the two carotid arteries on each side of the neck, and the two vertebral arteries on the back of the neck. The influence of neck manipulation seems more important in vertebral artery dissection than in internal carotid artery dissection. “Although a cause-and-effect relationship between these therapies and CD has not been established and the risk is probably low, CD can result in serious neurological injury,” Biller said. “Patients should be informed of this association before undergoing neck manipulation.” The association between cervical artery dissection and cervical manipulative therapies was identified in case control studies, which aren’t designed to prove

Cervical dissection of a blood clot

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cause and effect. An association means that there appears to be a relationship between two things, i.e., manipulative therapy of the neck and a greater incidence of cervical dissection/stroke. However, it’s not clear whether other factors could account for the apparent relationship.

The relationship between neck manipulation and cervical artery dissection is difficult to evaluate because patients who already are beginning to have a cervical artery dissection may seek treatment to relieve neck pain, a common symptom of cervical artery dissection that can precede symptoms of stroke by several days. You should seek emergency medical evaluation if you develop neurological symptoms after neck manipulation or trauma, such as: Pain in the back of your neck or in your head; Dizziness/vertigo; Double vision; Unsteadiness when walking; Slurred speech; Nausea and vomiting; Jerky eye movements

Don’t Let Allergies Spoil Your Summer Outdoor Fun Say “summer” and most people think beach vacations and ice pops -- not sneezing and itching. But allergy triggers don’t take the summer off. If you have any of the following symptoms, allergies could be to blame: • Runny nose • Itchy eyes • Sneezing • Coughing Ragweed, one of the most common summer allergy triggers, usually arrives in full force in August. Other culprits include: • Grass pollen • Molds • Dust mites Be warned that dust mites peak during the summer as they thrive in humid temperatures. And summer air pollution can make your allergy symptoms even worse. If you’ve been diagnosed with summer allergies, a number of over-the-counter treatments can provide relief: • Antihistamines • Nasal spray decongestants • Eyedrops • Nasal irrigation Try these tips to keep your allergy triggers at bay: • Stay indoors during high pollen count days. • Clean your home air filters often. • Keep the humidity in your home between 30% and 50% to cut down on dust mites.

Community Block Party/Health Fair By Local Church NASHVILLE, TN — Faith United MBC is set to sponsor its 6th annual Community Block Party/ Health Fair. Sat Sept 13, 2014 from 10 am -2 pm. The event is free and will take place at 600 Revels Drive in Nashville. On site will be several organizations, HealthSpings, Home Health Care, CVS, Walgreens, Diabetes and Heart Associations, Sisters Network, Meharry Dental, Mental Health, Sleep Apena, HIV, Diabetes, B/P Checks. There will also be food, clothing and entertainment. School Supplies will be distributed to 37207 children. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Roosevelt Walker Sr. is the Pastor. Please contact the church at 615-876-9593 for more information.

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SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014

NFL PRESEASON

Titans Win Preseason Opener

BY RON WYNN

College Sports Keep Changing Nothing better illustrates the evolution of bigtime college sports in America than two recent events involving the NCAA and its member institutions. The first concerns the ruling in the case brought by several ex-college athletes, the other spotlights the move made by the so-called “Big 5” during a recent NCAA convention. In the first instance, a group of former NCAA players including UCLA star Ed O’Bannon, sued because they had received no money for their likenesses being used in video games that both the NCAA and EA Sports were marketing and making sizable profits. O’Bannon began this action in the late ‘90s after discovering that, despite his having left UCLA, his likeness was still being used in highly popular video games. A federal judge ruled against the NCAA last week, clearing the way eventually for athletes to get some compensation for the use of their likenesses. EA Sports has since dropped the college end of the video game business, but the NCAA still makes loads off money off jersey sales, programs, etc. There will no doubt be an appeal and O’Bannon knows he’ll never see any money himself, but he says he’s still glad that he was part of the landmark suit. “It was the right thing to do,” he told ESPN. “I won’t get a dime of this, but I’m still glad that I took this action. It will help others who come behind me and whose likenesses are still being used to make money for the various institutions.” The five biggest conferences in the NCAA won the rights last week from the organization to operate as they choose with regards to everything from awarding scholarships to facilities, coaching salaries, recruiting rules, etc. It’s an admission that the schools in such leagues as the SEC, Big 12, Pac-12, Big 10 and ACC are playing a different game from those in every other college conference. Though they don’t acknowledge it, it’s also the end of “amateurism,” at least as it has been previously defined. Athletes at these schools in revenue-producing sports will soon be getting stipends, as well as full scholarships tied to attendance. Transfer rules will be relaxed as well, and several other NCAA regulations deemed out of date or impractical are going to be abolished. On one hand, some of this was long overdue. It’s never made sense for anyone to pretend that an SEC school and one from the Patriot or Ivy League had anything in common when it came to sports. It would also be good if the players who’ve made college football and basketball into a billion-dollar business actually got some of the benefits beyond just room and board. But the question left unanswered is what happens to everyone else? Nowhere in any of the discussions did I see anyone ask what about the Division 2 and 3 schools? How about the HBCU’s already struggling to stay afloat who still want to have football and basketball teams? Does anyone in the “Big 5” care about them? After all, these are still supposed to be academic institutions. But increasingly, these big schools operate much more like professional franchises rather than colleges and universities. Too many of them have the attitude of one athletic director who was quoted saying, “If these small schools want to be treated like us, let them spend the same amount of money on faciliites and athletics as we do.” Funny, but I always thought the main business of colleges and universities was education, not athletics.

By Ron Wynn

The first game of the new Titans’ era ended successfully, as Tennessee posted a 20-16 victory over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night at LP Field. It was as ragged as expected, with second and thirdstringers getting most of the playing time for what was both teams’ first preseason game. The Packers gave the night off to their starting quarterback, top running back and leading wide receiver. The Titans’ did start Jake Locker at QB, but he didn’t play very long. Locker did get through his brief stint without injury, completing one of two passes for five yards. However he also got the team into the end zone, with Shonn Greene taking the handoff for a 13-yard scoring run. Greene looked much better in his first stint as the starter at running back. He’s lost some weight and looked both quicker and more elusive. But it was second team quarterback Charlie Whitehurst who benefited most by the expanded opportunity. He completed 10 of 15 passes for 94 yards during his time in the game, and had a five-yard TD pass to Bishop Sankey. Sankey had 37 yards on 13 carries, and also caught three passes for 38 yards, including one 23-yarder. Still, third-stringer Zach Mettenberger led the winning touchdown drive, with fullback Jackie Battle’s seven-yard TD run providing the final margin. The drive came shortly after a 32-yard field goal from Mason Crosby had given the Packers a 16-13 lead with a little over seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. “There were some good things out there and there are some areas where we need a lot of work,” head coach Ken Whisenhunt said on radio after the game. “I saw several people who did good things, and I also saw a lot of things that we need to clean up. Bishop ran well in spots, but there were also some things he did that we need to correct. That’s true for pretty much everybody. I’m glad that we got the win, but we’ve got a lot of work to do as a team.” Whisenhunt also wasn’t thrilled with his first-team defense. They gave up an early touchdown on a 20-yard run by James Starks, who ran through a huge hole

The Tennessee Titans won their preseason opener 20-16 over the Green Bay Packers Saturday night at LP Field. They also managed to overcome severe rains that were so bad at one point a flash flood warning was issued for the area. Photo by Earl Flippen, Jr.

untouched to the end zone. Matt Flynn led the Packers on an eight-play, 64-yard drive to give them the early lead. Fomer Tennessee running back Rajion Nea also had a 13-yard touchdown run for Green Bay. This was the first game in six years without Chris Johnson in the backfield, and Greene, Sankey and Dexter McCluster all got their opportunities to contribute. Things were made almost impossible offensively by a driving rainstorm that led to flash flood alerts for the area around LP Field and drove most of the crowd away by the mid-point of the third quarter. The wet ball made downfield passing extremely difficult. Marc Mariani, fighting for a roster spot, dropped one pass in the end zone. Mettenberger also had a fumble and an interception on a poorly thrown ball, but Whisenhunt made a point of saying that conditions would also play a part in the evaluation process. “The bad weather certainly had a part in some of the mistakes,” he added. “But you’ve still got to execute, even in bad weather. We can’t use that totally as the reason for some of the mistakes out there.” The kicking game was also erratic, with the Titans missing the first extra point from the expanded distance of the 15-yard line. Kickoff and punt coverage was generally good, while no one from either side was able to break away for significant yardage on kickoffs and punts. But Whisenhunt didn’t say there would be any new kickers

brought in for the next game against New Orleans. The Titans are definitely a team in transition, and one whose offensive and defensive identities are still evolving. They have three more games to hone and refine both the switch to a hybrid 3-4 scheme on defense and an offensive attack more pass-friendly than has been the case under both Jeff Fisher and Mike Munchak. How successful they are in making these switches will determine whether they can break their six-year drought of reaching the playoffs and get their first postseason win since 2004.

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Braves Win Critical Series With Nationals By Ron Wynn

The Atlanta Braves took the third and pivotal game of a critical series with the first-place Washington Nationals 3-1 Sunday, trimming their deficit in the Eastern Division to 3 1/2 games. It was also the conclusion of the first leg in a homestand that has them matched against three division leaders. They will subsequently face the Dodgers and then the Athletics, the team with the best record in Major League Baseball. The Braves got a great pitching performance from Alex Wood, who came into the game with a losing record (7-9). Wood pitched 7 1/3 innings and gave up only one run, a homer to Ian Desmond. He struck out a career high 12 batters, and kept the Nationals off-balance with a mixture of slow curves and fastballs. Washington’s Gio Gonzalez (6-9) didn’t pitch that badly in defeat, but made a major mistake that led to his downfall in the fifth inning. With the score tied 1-1, the Braves got two runners on with a single and a walk. A double play moved the runner to third with two outs. Jason Heyward hit a grounder to the right side that eluded first baseman Dave LaRoche. The second baseman fielded the ball, but Gonzalez had not broken to first base immediately. Heyward beat him to the bag, while the go-ahead run scored from third. Atlanta added another run late to wrap up their ninth win in 12 games this sea-

son against Washington. The Nationals haven’t taken a series from the Braves in Atlanta since 2012.

it took nearly another four hours to complete. Atlanta wasted a strong performance from Aaron Harang, who allowed only one

The Atlanta Braves won a crucial third game of a home series with the Washington Nationals Sunday 3-1, cutting their defict in the National League’s Eastern Division to 3 1/2 games.

Wood also continued his mastery of the Nationals. He’s struck out 30 Washington hitters in a little less than 39 innings, while lowering his earned run average to 1.48 and getting his third win over them this season. “He (Wood) was deﬁnitely the player of the game,” Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez told the Associated Press. “He made all the key pitches when he needed to make them, and he got us a win that we really needed.” “That was great fun out there,” Wood added. “That’s the kind of game that you enjoy.” The Braves took the opener 7-6, though they nearly blew a 7-0 lead. Then they dropped a 4-1 contest Saturday in 11 innings. That game was delayed by rain almost four hours, then

run and almost pitched a complete game. Relief ace Craig Kimbrel pitched all three games of the series. He saved both Friday and Sunday’s games, and also had a scoreless ninth inning in Saturday’s, but the Braves were unable to break through and get him a win.

Sunday’s game continued another oddity, in that Atlanta has won more than 2/3 of the games this season where they have hit home runs. Justin Upton’s 21st homer tied the score at 1-1. It was also his 1,0000th hit and 500th run batted in. But unlike last season, when the Braves ranked near the top among National League teams in walks and home runs, their totals have dropped off drastically in 2014. They recently completed their worse road trip since 1949, losing all eight games during a western swing through Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle. During that trip their deficit in the Eastern Division moved from 1/2 game behind to 4 1/2 before they took the two of three from the Nationals. Manager Gonzalez also benched center fielder and leadoff man B.J. Upton for Sunday’s game, following a night where he went hitless in five at bats and hit into a pair of double plays.

Next Week in The Tribune: The Titans have their second preseason game and first road contest against the New Orleans Saints. The Sounds continue a road trip into Texas and New Mexico, while the Braves entertain the top teams in the National and American League’s Western Divisions. Preseason camps continue for Tennessee State, Middle Tennessee State, Vanderbilt and the University of Tennessee. Plus both the Predators and Grizzlies continue to make moves in preparation for their upcoming seasons. We’ll have all those stories and more next week in the Tribune.

SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Sounds Take Doubleheader Over Round Rock By Ron Wynn

The Nashville Sounds took their second consecutive home doubleheader from the Round Rock Express Sunday, stretching their winning streak to four with 13-4 and 4-2 wins. The victories improved their record to 66-56 and kept them undefeated during their current home stand. The games also were marked by a spectacular performance from third baseman Jason Rogers, whose offense dominated throughout both contests. Rogers had two home runs and a career high six runs batted in during the opener, while getting three hits in three times at bat. During the second game he had another home run, this one with two men on base. It was Rogers’ seventh home run since he joined the Sounds June 27. The 13 runs they scored in the opener was Nashville’s biggest offensive explosion this season. Taylor Jungmann won his second game in his last three starts, and improved his record to 6-5. Jungmann gave up only two runs and struck out nine over six innings. Besides Rogers’ heroics, the Sounds also got a big game from right

ﬁelder Jeremy Hermida. He had three hits in four trips to the plate. That included a pair of doubles, and Hermida knocked in four runs. Round Rock starter Luke Jackson encountered immediate trouble in the bottom

The Nashville Sounds took a second consecutive double-header from the Round Rock Express Sunday, pushing their divisional lead over Memphis to two games.

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of the first inning. Nashville’s first four batters all reached base and eventually scored. Hermida’s first double was followed by a Rogers’ three-run blast, making it 4-0 Nashville. They got five more runs off Jackson in the second inning, driving him from the game. Hector Gomez, who also had three hits, doubled. A pair of walks was followed by a single from Eugenio Velez and another double from Hermida to make it 7-0. A tworun single from Rogers ended Jackson’s evening, while also making the score 9-0. Round Rock’s right fielder Jared Hoying ended shutout hopes with a one-out home run in the fourth inning, his 20th of the season. After another Rogers’ homer, Express center fielder Ryan Strausborger hit his first home run of the season to make it 10-2. Three more Nashville runs increased the lead to 13-2 before another Strausborger homer ended the scoring at 13-4. Things were a bit tighter in the second game. But Sounds pitcher Ariel Pena allowed only one run and five hits in 5 2/3 innings, winning his ninth game against seven losses. A home run by the Express’ designated hitter Michael Choice gave

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Boxtorow Picks Tigers Number 1 in Coaches Poll By Ron Wynn

Venus Williams surprised everyone at the Rogers Cup last week by making it all the way to the finals before losing 6-4, 6-2 to Agnieszka Radwanska. But the second place finish will put her back in the Top 20 for the first time in over a year, and it also pushed her past the $30 million mark in career earnings.

Venus Loses in Rogers Final By Ron Wynn

There was a Williams sister in Sunday’s Rogers Cup Final, but it wasn’t the one everyone expected to see. Instead it was Venus Williams who faced Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska in Montreal. Unfortunately what had been a dream tournament didn’t have a happy ending for Venus Williams, who was defeated 6-4, 6-2. It was Radwanska’s first victory of the season. But the good part for Williams is that her journey to the finals will probably return her to the Top 20 for the first time since March 2013. “One of my biggest titles,” Radwanska told Reuters. “As you can see in the draw it had pretty much all the top players. So it is a very, very special title for me. I think she (Williams) played great tennis the whole week, playing and beating a lot of good players on the way to the final. I think I’m even happier to beat Venus when she’s really on fire.” Radwanska has won 14 titles, 11 of them on hard courts. This title stamps her among the players to watch when the U.S. Open begins at Flushing Meadows later this month. She is the first

Polish player to win a WTA title and the nation’s first Grand Slam finalist. Despite losing in the final, Venus Williams also enjoyed a couple of milestones. One was beating her top-ranked sister Serena in a three-set semi-final Saturday. It was the type of no-holds barred match that the sisters hadn’t engaged in for years, and one that few thought Venus was capable of winning at this juncture. The second place finish puts her past the $30 million mark in career earnings. She joins Serena and Maria Sharapova in that select club. The match with her sister may have taken its toll on the 34-year-old Venus Williams. Radwanska came out energetic and quickly grabbed a 4-1 lead on two service breaks. Williams did get one of them back, but couldn’t prevent Radwanska from closing out the match. Then the identical thing occurred in the second set, with Radwanska getting another early service break, then rushing out to a 5-2 advantage. She completed the match with an ace. “I was playing much better every match,” Radwanska said. “I didn’t start that well from my first match. I think every

them a 1-0 lead. Sounds’ shortstop Hector Gomez matchd that with his 13th home run, tying the game at 1-1. Then Rogers’ third home run of the day, a three-run blow in the third inning, gave the Sounds a 4-1 lead. Choice hit another home run late, but that was the only other run that Round Rock managed. Logan Schafer, one of the newest members of the Sounds, had two hits to lead Nashville’s offense. The two wins kept the Sounds two games ahead of the Memphis Redbirds with only 22 games remaining in the 2014 Paciﬁc Coast League Season. The Sounds have stayed in ﬁrst throughout the year despite problems with injuries and callups. Their best pitcher Jimmy Nelson, who was leading the league in victories, is now part of the Milwaukee Brewers rotation. Then another PCL All-Star Mike Fiers was recently called up to make an emergency start. Whether either Nelson or Fiers will be available to the Sounds should they reach the playoffs remains uncertain. The Sounds went for a sweep Monday night against Round Rock, before hitting the road for series against El Paso and Alberque.

match was much better. That’s why I think I’m sittng right here now.” “She was just a little too good today,” Williams responded. “I just fell a little short today. I wanted to give it more but I just didn’t have it. It’s been a really long week. I played like six matches in a row. Against her you really have to be patient. I really would like to think under circumstances where I could give everything I have, that the results could have been a little different.” Williams was happy about the possible return to the Top 20, and also generally satisﬁed with the results of her play throughout the tournament. “I totally wanted to be in the Top 20 like earlier this year,” Williams said. “I’ve been having goals. It’s always a goal in mind for myself and hopefully for most tennis players. I would love to hit the Top 16 and just keep going forward after that. Obviously. if I can continue this level of tennis, it will be something that can happen for me.” While she won’t be one of the favorites going into the U.S. Open, Venus Williams’ showing in the Rogers Cup proves it’s a mistake to assume she’s ﬁnished as a competitor.

The Tennessee State Tigers were selected number one in this week’s Boxtorow Preseason Coaches Poll. It’s the first time that TSU has ever started a season rated that high in the poll, though they only edged last year’s defending champion Bethune-Cookman by two points. It’s a reversal of how those two schools finished the season, with BethuneCookman rated first and TSU second. The 12-9 vctory BethuneCookman managed in the season opener here in Nashville no doubt played a big role in that assessment. TSU’s previous high mark in the preseason poll was their number three ranking last year. The Tigers are coming off a 10-4 season that included an FCS playoff victory over Butler. Bethune-Cookman finished the season Cochampions of the MEAC with South Carolina State, who is ranked number three. Defending SWAC champion Southern and Alcorn State finished fourth and fifth respectively. Those five teams are the only ones to get any first place votes. TSU received nine of 20 first place votes. BethuneCookman received seven. Both Bethune-Cookman and South Carolina State made the FCS playoffs

last season. Interestingly, some of the traditional HBCU powerhouses are not in this season’s Top 20, at least not in the preseason. There’s no Grambling, Florida A&M, Hampton or Northfolk State. It’s the second time in the sixyear history of the Boxtorow POll that none of those teams are included. It’s also the ﬁrst year that Alcorn State made the

poll. TSU hopes to duplicate Bethune-Cookman’s feat of starting and ﬁnishing the season number one in the poll. They have been thus far the only school who’s done that. South Carolina State has been the only team in all six preseason polls. Alabama State was ranked sixth in the poll, followed by Jackson State, North Carolina A&T, Prairie View A&M and Howard. Four other schools received votes. They were Norfolk State, Alabama A&M, Savannah State and Delaware State, even though all

these schools posted losing records. Alabama State ﬁnshed seventh last year, Jackson State sixth, North Carolina A&T eighth, Prairie View ninth and Howard 10th, though both Prairie View and Howard were just 6-6. The Boxtorow HBCU FCS coaches’ poll is administered by From The Press Box to Press Row. It is voted on by the HBCU Football Championship Subdivision coaches. Tennessee State is also ranked in the Sporting News’ Top 20 among FCS schools, one of three Ohio Valley Conference teams in the poll. TSU ranks number 15, just ahead of Eastern Ilinois (16). Jacksonville State is rated number six. The Tigers play both those teams, hosting Jacksonville State Oct. 11 and traveling to Eastern Illinois Oct. 25. A third poll, the FCS coaches poll, has the Tigers ranked number 17, just behind the University of Chattanooga. They are one of only two HBCU teams in that poll. The other, Bethune-Cookman, is picked 23. But no matter what the source, it’s clear that the Tigers are on everyone’s radar this year, and won’t be surprising or sneaking up on anyone, starting with the John Merritt Classic Aug. 30.

ON THIS DAY On this Day in 1993, the New York Yankees retired Reggie Jackson’s number (44), making it the 13th retired number in their history. Jackson played 21 years for five Major League teams, but is best known for his exploits with the Oakland Athletics and the Yankees, both of whom eventually retired his number. He’s known for spectacular feats in the postseason, and played on multiple title teams for New York and Oakland. Jackson also was one of the few players ever selected as a unanimous Most Valuable Player and among a handful to hit 20 or more home runs for 11 straight years. He finished with 537 home runs and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1993. He’s now a special advisor to the Yankees.

METRO SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014

By Scott Wallace Bobcats Readies for Long Playoff Run

New coaching staff along with athletes at the skill position gives Overton the top nod in District 12AAA. FOR THE FULL STORY BY MCKINLEY YOUNG PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT tntribune.com/category/metro-sports

Hillsboro defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (far right) is ranked in the Top 25 in the country.

District 12AAA Pre-season Predictions (First place votes are in parenthesis)

Ole Miss Commit Ugo Amadi looks to lead his team back to the playoffs.

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Royalty and Hollywood Meet in Nashville

l-r, Dr. David A Hancock (Husband to Princess Fumi Hancock)(L), Princess Remi E. Ogunleye (Princess Fumi’s mother), Prince Theophilus A. Ogunleye (Dad) Agnes Ajavon (Friend of the family), Princess Fumi Hancock

By Janice Malone Photos by Earl Flippen, Jr.

It was an evening of glitz, glamour and royalty for the Nashville Red Carpet premiere of the new film “Of Sentimental Value.” The Royal Family, Prince Ademola Theophilus Ogunleye and Princess Remi Eunice Ogunleye (nee Alale), Princess Fumi S. Hancock, her husband Dr. Hancock and her parents, all attended the VIP Red Carpet event from Lagos State, Nigeria. The royal family members were present for the VIP screening of the film, this past Saturday night at The Celebrity Center. Local socialites, along with supporters, were treated to a by invitation-only special screening of the film, which

was a sold-out event. Princess Fumi S. Hancock, is the founder of the Adassa Adumori Foundation, along with being a best-selling international author. In addition, Ms. Hancock is the film’s executive producer and the founder of Cambium Break Pictures. Of Sentimental Value was originally one of Princess Hancock’s hit novels. As a film it’s been described as a “dramatic suspense” flix that was a true international endeavor for the film makers. The tagline: “Where Nollywood, Bollywood, Ghollywood & Hollywood Collide,” blended the countries of America, India and Nigeria, to create a film that’s being well received here in the states. The film

Princess Fumi Hancock, Dr. David A. Hancock, Prince T.A. Ogunleye (Father), and chauffeur.

stars Malik Yoba, Tommy Lister, Dumelo, Vitalis Ndubuisi, Patasha Bay, Aleta Myles, and Richard Neal. The Nashville VIP Red Carpet premiere was hosted by Regine Pierre (Miss Haiti International 2014) and Emily Hamby (former Miss Country Sunshine Outstanding Teen Princess 2014). The evening featured a variety of talented performers ranging from comedy, dance, music and acting. Some of the entertainment lineup included: Gary Jenkins (emcee/comedian); Singer/actress Brenda Cole; award winning singer/songwriter Jerry Foster

and the internationally acclaimed Sankofa African Drum and Dance Company. Several of the film’s actors were also a part of the Red Carpet festivities, as they mingled with guests and signed autographs. Attending actors included: Aleta Myles. Richard Neal, Beatrice Gatebuke, Emily Hamby, Inder Kumar, Izzy Reyes, Kim Duke, Kyla Wright, Rachel L. Rodgers, Patience Adegoke, Chichi Njoku, producer and Danny Ramsey. For more information about Of Sentimental Value visit: http://ofsentimentalvaluethemovie.strikingly. com

It’s ‘Destination Dining’ With Nashville’s Own Carla Hall By Janice Malone

Bravo’s “Top Chef” fan favorite and co-host of ABC’s “The Chew,” Carla Hall has teamed up with AARP® Credit Card from Chase to provide “destination dining” tips for those looking to enjoy a night out at a fun, new restaurant. “As everyone knows, I’m all good food and dining, eating. So with the AARP Credit Card from Chase, customers get 3% unlimited cash back on all restaurant dining and gas and 1% on other purchases. This is a really great program, especially during the summer because even though people may do their grilling at home, they still like to go out to eat during warm months. Destination Dining gives customers a chance to go out, do something different, and have a little adventure close to home,” says Carla from the test kitchen of her Alchemy Caterers catering business in Silver Springs, MD. The Nashville born and raised celebrity chef Carla says we shouldn’t wait for a special occasion or anniversary to spend a night out with your significant

UPCOMING EVENTS Every Tuesday Nashville’s very own island getaway, Margaritaville, musicians performing their own material www.margaritaville.com August 19 The WannaBeatles band in concert Robinson Courtyard, Second Floor, Downtown Main Library, (615) 862-5800, www.library.nashville.org August 21 -24 Attention Writers! Attend the 9th Annual Killer Nashville Conference , www.killernashville. com August 22 5th Annual Golf Scramble, Hermitage Golf Course, www.growtoday. org, 615-349-9461 September 26 – 27 Les Gemmes National Board Meeting. 615.321.3268 (info)

** To be included in our events calendar please email info to tribunenews1@aol.com

Top Chef favorite & The Chew co-host Carla Hall

other. Schedule date nights once a month to keep that spark alive. To make it more fun, for each date night Hall suggests to decide on a “destination” and choose restaurants that serve food from that destination. Other Destination Dining tips include: If you’re used to cheeseburgers or pasta, try some exotic cuisine, like a Moroccan or Mexican restaurant. Or, try a new dish at one of your favorite restaurants. AARP Credit Card from Chase is the perfect pairing to a new

favorite dish with 3 percent cash back on restaurant purchases. Spend monthly “theme” nights out with your friends. Transport a party to a warmer climate with Caribbean food or Spanish tapas. Then go dancing at a flamenco bar for some latenight fun! Instead of going solo to dinner, consider bringing take-out from a fun restaurant to someone you care about who is homebound – a culinary trip “out” without leaving the house.

Carla Hall has become one of television’s most popular personalities and an internationally acclaimed chef. She was a finalist in the fifth and eighth seasons of Top Chef, Bravo’s cooking competition show. But long before she became a household name Carla grew up right here in Music City USA. After graduating from Howard University, with a degree in accounting, she went on to become a very successful model in Europe. It was while living in Paris, Italy and London that she discovered her true love for cooking fine foods. Even though she’s dined at some of the world’s best restaurants Carla says she prefers eating at casual dining places. And whenever she’s here in her hometown, don’t be surprised to see Ms. Hall chowing down on some of the home style cuisine at Monell’s, which is one of her favorite Nashville restaurants. She says, “I really love the family style dining atmosphere of Monell’s. I plan on making a day trip to Nashville very soon. In addition to Monell’s, one of the new restaurants I plan on visiting is Chef Jonathan Waxman’s new restaurant (Adele’s in the Gulch area). And I will be using my AARP Credit Card from Chase, during my visit.” Carla lives in the Washington,

DC area with her husband and son but she readily admits there are times when she has a craving for down home southern cuisine. When that urge hits she heads straight to her kitchen and gets back in touch with her culinary roots. “When I’m homesick for Nashville or just good southern food I will cook some collard greens, some northern or stewed beans and some corn bread. That just so does it for me. It can be either hot water corn bread or skillet corn bread. A few days ago I had a meatloaf sandwich. I can’t resist that whenever I see meatloaf sandwich on a menu. Whenever I’ve been out on the road a while when I get home my husband will often cook me a meal consisting of: meat loaf, mashed potatoes, and peas. Oh yes, I can just taste it now!” In addition to her co-hosting duties on The Chew and her running a successful catering business, Carla will be starting on her next cook book in January 2015, which will be all about desserts. Plans are to also launch new line of baked goods. The multi-talented Hall says she has one more surprise announcement coming next month. She wouldn’t reveal any clues about it but says fans can check out her website In a few more weeks for details at www.carlahall.com

Literary Landmark Dedication For Alex Haley HENNING, TN — In honor of Alex Haley’s 93rd birthday earlier this week, (Aug. 11), a Literary Landmark Dedication Ceremony took place at The Alex Haley Museum & Interpretive Center. The site has been designated a Literary Landmark by United for Libraries, a division of the American Library Association. The dedication ceremony included the unveiling of the official Literary Landmark bronze plaque; proclamations by city, county, and state officials; the United States Coast Guard and Color Guard Detail; and representatives from the Tennessee Historical Commission. The Alex Haley Museum & Interpretive Center is the second Literary Landmark in Tennessee, the first being the 1998 dedication of the Cossitt Library in Memphis honoring Richard Wright. The Literary Landmark program is administered by United for Libraries. More than 130 Literary Landmarks across the United States have been dedicated since the program began in 1986. Alex Haley’s boyhood home, which was built by his grandfather, William E. Palmer in 1919, served as a seat of inspiration for

Alex Haley Museum

Haley’s Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novel “Roots: The Saga of an American Family.” Haley’s works, life, and legacy are preserved by the museum.

Built by the Tennessee Historical Commission, the facility houses a walk-through exhibit, a theater room, genealogy center, and a gift shop. www.alexhaleymuseum.org

ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014

presents

culture fest Culture Fest Nashville presented by Xfinity invites you to explore, examine and engage in the art and culture of the African Diaspora through music, theater, dance, film, visual arts, literature, educational programming and creative conversations. Produced by The Artspiration Group, this experience promises to be one that you don't want to miss. Mark your calendar for August 27August 31 and join us at the Festival. Tickets on sale July 25. Visit culturefest.net for all the details. Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Global Spotlight: South of Here – A Celebration of Caribbean Culture 11 AM – 2 PM & 5 PM – 7 PM Free to the Public Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Music: Third World in Concert 7 PM $25 Thursday, August 28, 2014 Film: FunkJazz Kafe – Diary of a Decade 7:30 PM $15 Friday, August 29, 2014 Signature Concert: Ecology – Remembering Marvin Gaye at 75 8 PM $75 / $55 / $40 Saturday, August 30, 2014 Visual Arts: Fahamu Pecou Exhibition and Artist Talk 3 PM Free to the Public Saturday, August 30, 2014 Music: Russell Gunn Plays Miles 8 PM $25

August 27 - August 29, 2014 Artists-In-Residence Select high schools and universities Saturday, August 30, 2014 Children’s Programming: The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Book Fair 11 AM – 2 PM Free to the Public Saturday, August 30, 2014 Community: Culture In The Community 10 AM – 2 PM Free to the Public Visit culturefest.net for venue information and to purchase tickets.

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5 Ways To Make Texting Work When Dating

SHARANDA NECHOLE By Sheranda Nechole sharandanechole@gmail. com

Last week’s article I told you about my top 5 spots of where to ﬁnd and meet men. Well, this week I want to share with you what to say (or not say) once you have exchanged numbers. Texting is a good way to reach out and follow up with someone you’ve just met. It’s a subtle way of telling the person you’re interested and would like to see them again. But if it isn’t done correctly you can run the risk of making dating 101 mistakes and I ain’t having that happen! Don’t over-text. When you are just starting out this behavior can be interpreted as being over anxious or just a little “craycray.” Remember you’re

just testing the waters. As the relationship becomes more serious, you can slowly increase how often you guys communicate in order to plan things together, get advice, and ultimately to send romantic messages. Text Legible. We text so much nowadays. It’s an extension of how we present ourselves in faceto-face interactions. Use punctuation, spell things correctly, and don’t rely on a whole bunch of smiley faces to tell the person how you’re feeling. You don’t want to run the risk of sounding like a teenager or even worse just plain illiterate. Keep it short, sweet and simple. Be Patient. there is wisdom in the old saying “Patience is a virtue.” So you sent him a text Saturday morning and its 7pm and still no response. Sending a series of back to back texts, I can guarantee will not get you the reply you were hoping for. Give the man a chance to respond back and go read a book in the meantime. Controlling the information you share. The problem when people want to overshare is that we don’t really care or

want to know what you are doing, eating or wearing every day. That’s what Facebook is for. Keep some mystery in it. That’s the one blessing in texting; the person doesn’t have to know everything that is going on with you. Late night texts should be avoided. Trust me when I say that everyone has been there and done it at least once and hated themselves the next morning for doing it. By all means the late night texts should be avoided. Especially if drinks have been involved. Some may even be amused while others may ﬁnd them insulting. No need to come across as desperate and needy this early in the dating stages. Remember less is more. Ladies, dating is supposed to be fun for the both of you. The more conﬁdent, laid back and hard to get you play, the more control you will have and soon texting won’t be enough for him. Just keep in mind that you are texting with a purpose. Before hitting that send button always think of how to keep a guy on his toes, maintain balance and keep it light!

KAM’S KOLUMN

Best-Selling African-American Books By Kam Williams

Autobiographies and books with political themes dominated both the hardcover and paperback nonKAM WILLIAMS fiction portions of the Power List, the quarterly compilation of best-selling books written or read by African Americans, which was released today. The one notable exception was a health-related book, 10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse: Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 10 Days by nutritionist and certified weight loss expert J.J. Smith, whose book was #1 among paperback non-fiction books for the quarter ending June 2014. “Through my Facebook group, which has grown to about 100,000 people in 6 months,” says Smith, “I realized there were thousands of other people who were craving a simple and sustainable solution to lose weight and get healthy! This book was a labor of love written just for them.” Other new non-fiction titles that performed well were the Toni Braxton memoir Unbreak My Heart, which debuted as the #1 hardcover book; Mayor For Life, the autobiography of former Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, which ranked #2; and Things I Should Have Told My Daughter by bestselling author Pearl Cleage, which debuted at #3. Among fiction titles, Walter Mosley’s latest release, Debbie Doesn’t Do It Anymore, was #1 in the hardcover category, followed by A Wanted Woman by Eric Jerome Dickey. Victoria Christopher Murray returns to the Power List with her latest release, Forever An Ex, which ranked #1 in paperback fiction. Also notable about the Summer 2014 list was the inclusion of three authors who had more than one title on the list: · Malcolm Gladwell’s books, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits and the Art of Battling Giants, and Outliers: The Story of Success, placed #6 in hardcover non-fiction and #2 in paperback non-fiction, respective-

ly.

· Retired neurosurgeon and potential 2016 presidential candidate Ben Carson’s books,One Nation: What We Can All Do To Save America’s Future, and America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great, placed #8 in hardcover nonﬁction and #6 in paperback non-ﬁction, respectively. · Fiction author Kimberla Lawson Roby also had two books included on the list, The

Prodigal Son which was #7 in hardcover ﬁction, and The Perfect Marriage, which was #4 in paperback ﬁction. The Power List is compiled by collecting data from online book sellers, random samples on relevant Facebook pages, and a quarterly survey of 1,200 African-American book clubs. The list is released on the fourth Monday in the month following each calendar quarter, and is a joint project of AALBC.com, Cushcity.com and Mosaic Literary Magazine. The Summer 2014 lists may be viewed at the Power List web site: www.powerlist. info. Updates are included on the Power List Facebook and Twitter pages. For more information, contact Troy Johnson: troy@aalbc. com, Gwen Richardson: grichardson@ cushcity.com, Ron Kavanaugh: ron@mosaicmagazine.org

ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014

Conner Selected to Lead AKA Sorority’s SE Region

NASHVILLE, TN — More than 10,000 members and guests traveled to Charlotte, South Carolina to witness the Royal Celebration of Leadership and Service during Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s 66th International Convention. The royal affair was held July 12-18, 2014 at the Charlotte Convention Center. During the celebration, sorority members installed its 2014-2018 International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson, and its new international board of directors including Mary B. Conner, who was elected to serve as the new South Eastern Regional Director. Conner is the 25th Alpha Kappa Alpha woman to serve in this position. Under her leadership, she is responsible for overseeing community service programming, fiscal management, regional business meetings and membership growth across the states of Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. A native of Tennessee, she was initiated in Kappa Lambda Omega Chapter in Nashville, where she is currently a member and has served as a past president. She is a 25-plus-year life member of the 106-year-old sorority. “I am humbled and honored that the dynamic women of the South Eastern Region have provided me this wonderful opportunity to serve in such a meaningful capacity,” Conner said. “The responsibility of leading this region is indeed a blessing and a privi-

lege that I do not take lightly. I look forward South Eastern Region Cluster 3 Tennessee to working with all the members of Alpha Statewide Cluster. She also continues serKappa Alpha across Alabama, Mississippi vice at the international level as a member and Tennessee to continue building on the of the International Conference Planning strong partnerships, impactful service and Committee – a position she was appointed revered sisterhood that has estabto in 2010. lished us as one of the world’s Professionally, Conner leading service organizahas served 35 years as an tions.” office manager and Among Conner’s courtroom deputy list of achievefor the U.S. District ments with the Court, and is a sorority include 1974 graduate of being named Tennessee State “President of University. She the Year” and is a member of “Member of several civic, the Year.” She professional led efforts to and commuimplement nity-based the first “AKA organizaDay at the tions including Capitol” in TenThe National nessee hosted by Council of NeKappa Lambda gro Women and Omega Chapter in served on the board Nashville, where she of directors for Mt. also served as chapter Zion Missionary Baptist president. Conner has held Church in Nashville. Adnumerous leadership roles at ditionally, she is the president of Mary B. Conner the international, regional the Pearls of Promise Founand local levels. In recent dation, a volunteer with months, she served as chairman of the the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Sure

RYCH’S CORNER

Stallone in ‘The Expendables’

By Rych McCain, www. twitter.com/rychmccain and Facebook (Like Me) www. rychmccainhollyhoodnotes. blogspot.com

He is the first actor/ writer/producer in Hollywood history to create and have three highly successful film franchises i.e., “Rocky,” “Rambo” and now “The Expendables.” When this fact is brought up, Sylvester Stallone somewhat shirks it off as just another day at the office. The man lends credibility to the notion that the bigger one is the less importance they put on themselves. Stallone’s latest installment “The Expendables 3” on one hand, is more of the same from the last two films but on the other hand it brings a fresh facelift with a new set of younger crew members that mix in with the original vets. This adds a whole new dynamic that fans of the franchise will appreciate, while drawing first time younger converts into the fold. When asked about the longevity of the franchise Stallone jokes, “After the 5th Expendables you start wearing Dependables! You just keep going.” In this installment, Mel Gibson plays the master bad guy Conrad Stonebanks, who is an international arms dealer among other illicit activities. Stonebanks and Barney Ross (Stallone) were the two who originally formed The Expendables. The two split and Ross thought he had killed Stonebanks when he crossed over to the other side a decade earlier. A showdown fight scene finally comes to a head. How much fun was it to film that scene? Stallone explains, “It was good. You know it varies in situations in actual sports where you have rivalries get together--two

people that have actually done very well in their own world. Then you say I wonder how they would do against each other? So

it did sound that way but it was just actors talking and things move on. I think Bruce Willis is a great guy and he does fantastically

Sylvester Stallone is back in more of The Expendables Photo by Lionsgate

when that finally happens it becomes an event. And yes, a contact is made and you do get hurt. It.s freezing there (filmed in Bulgaria) the water and you say, ‘oh my God I’m not going to do it again,’ but you have to do it again. So I’ve been looking forward to it. Mel is a great athlete. He’s very fast, very strong and it was great being punched by him.” Bruce Willis played “Church” in the first two films. So what happen with this installment where he was not in it and his character was killed off? Stallone says, “Things didn’t work out then Harrison Ford came along. That happens in films and casting. That’s just the way it is; nothing personal. It sounds like it got personal and I’m sorry

entertaining films. When he nails it, he nails it big time.” In day and time where there is so much gun violence happening, how does Stallone defend making this kind of film? He gives an overview, “First of all, there is no blood and ours is so over the top that it isn’t something that you would expect people to repeat. It’s a very sensitive thing and I really don’t know what the answer is. We just try to make it so it looks as though it’s a fantasy. It isn’t real. Some times I think when you make a movie, some movies can get so real then you say hum I can do that. There are not a lot of people that can do what the Expendables can do.”

Dwelling Ministry, a community-based organization assisting homeless individuals with short-term shelter and other emergency life necessities. As South Eastern Regional Director, Conner plans to cultivate a culture that parallels the sorority’s mission of “service to all mankind” under the 2014-2018 International program theme, “Launching New Dimensions of Service.” Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, through its 265,000 members and 986 chapters, will have an opportunity to address community needs with programs in five target areas: 1) Educational Enrichment; 2) Health Promotion; 3) Family Strengthening; 4) Environmental Ownership; and 5) Global Impact. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will expand its community presence as a result of these initiatives, which include International Community Impact Days and its signature enrichment program, ASCEND. “These new program initiatives will take our region to the next level of service excellence,” Conner said. “I look forward to continuing our path to greatness for not only the South Eastern Region, but the sorority as a whole.” For more information on Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and its programs, visit www. aka1908.com

TERRI’S BOOK REVIEW

‘Monster Chef’ by Jervey Tervalon

he wasn’t permitted to approach Monster’s wife, or to befriend her. He also knew it wasn’t okay to kiss the Boss’s wife but, oddly, Monster somehow knew about that and he didn’t seem angry. It was all so surreal, made even worse by the drugs that Monster was obviously using on TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER everyone at his Lair. Gibson knew he needReview by ed to leave – but could Terri Schlichenmeyer he? Just like its antagonist, “Monster’s Chef” is weird. It’s snack time. What Even though there’s some do you crave? Maybe mild hair-raising here, something salty-crunchy will get you through the this book isn’t exactly a day, perhaps saved over thriller and it’s not a mysfrom lunch. Or something tery. Author Jervey Tervasweet from the office lon’s novel actually seems breakroom? Then again, a jumbled, in fact, although bag full of both might fulit’s strangely addictive. fill your wants and fill your But here’s the surprise: belly. But having it all? In though there’s a disclaim“Monster’s Chef” by Jerer on the copyright page, vey Tervalon, that might “Monster’s Chef” conbe like biting off more tains strong hints of a certhan you can tain deceased chew… mega-star who Gibson owned a castleneeded a job. like compound He needed with an amuseto work for ment park and many realiked to have sons: to forsleepovers with get what he children. Even lost, to forget his wife, to the ending, stay clean. once I thought He needed a about it, had job because whiffs of this his parole ofstar’s work. ficer said he And maybe did, so when that’s what kept the counselor me reading: at the halfthe audacious way house hints in this hooked him “entirely coinup for an incidental” work terview with were a good the world’s distraction biggest perfrom the mishformer, it mash of story c.2014, Amistad ($24.99 / $31.00 Canada) 214 pages seemed like and I liked a small lifethat, although line. She for a “ghost,” Gibson warned him that Monster started breaking rules. He I don’t think this book is (the name the guy pre- knew he wasn’t allowed to for everybody. Definitely, ferred) was weird. talk to the gardener, or to though, if you’re a lover “Weird” didn’t even discuss Monster’s weird- of weird tales, “Monster’s touch what this guy was, ness – but he did. He knew Chef” is one you’ll eat up. though. First off, he lived in a compound that included an amusement park, all surrounded by a moat. Employees were forced to abide by an odd confidentially clause, nobody was to approach Monster, nobody was allowed to talk to him, his family, or other employees. Monster ate what he called Living Food, glided instead of walked, and sometimes acted like a child. He giggled – and he actually believed that he was once a black dude, but “changed” into a white one. Oh, yeah, Monster was a freak. A mega-talented, insanely rich freak who needed a personal chef. And Gibson needed a job. It was the most boring job he’d ever had. Entire weeks went by when he wasn’t needed and since there was no point in making a menu

FORECLOSURES & LEGALS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 22, 2008, executed by ANNITIA JACKSON AND RONALD R. JACKSON, conveying certain real property therein described to DEBORAH B. NIETO, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded February 29, 2008, at Instrument Number 20080229-0020158; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE BEING LOT 133 ON THE FINAL PLAT OF PHASE 4, 5, 6, OF BROOKVIEW SUBDIVISION, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20060303-0025044, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION THEREOF. Parcel ID: 059040A09500CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2934 VISTA LANE, NASHVILLE, TN 37207. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): ANNITIA JACKSON AND RONALD R. JACKSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Brookview Homeowner`s Association, Inc., LVNV Funding, LLC as assignee of Sears, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #71976 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 11, 2001, executed by AMY TAYLOR , WILLIAM T. TAYLOR, conveying certain real property therein described to PRLAP, INC, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 23, 2001, at Instrument Number 20010523-0053223; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEING LOT NO. 14 ON THE PLAN OF PLEASANT VIEW SUBDIVISION OF MRS. MCCOMBS PROPERTY. AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 421 , PAGE 134, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SAID LOT NO. 14 FRONTS 50 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF EAST MORTON AND RUNS BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF 174 FEET TO AN ALLEY. Parcel ID: 11914-218 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 313 EAST MORTON AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37211. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): AMY TAYLOR , WILLIAM T. TAYLOR OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: A.F.S. ASSIGNEE OF BANK ONE, GAULT FINANCIAL, LLC, LVNV Funding LLC as assignee of Credit One Bank, N.A., USA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Internal Revenue Service (TN) The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument Number 200712170144234. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72144 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 31, 2006, executed by EMIL METZGER AND JOANNA METZGER, conveying certain real property therein described to BELL AND ALEXANDER TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded November 2, 2006, at Instrument Number 20061102-0136374; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK N.A. TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF18 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT(S) 184, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED TULIP GROVE, SECTION FOUR, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 4175, PAGE(S) 12, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 07507007600 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4416 BATON ROUGE DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37076. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): EMIL METZGER AND JOANNA METZGER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FFA The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is

believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72163 201407-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 3, 2006, executed by JAMIE HOPKINS, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 9, 2006, at Instrument Number 20060509-0053858; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE MLMI TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-MLN1 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING UNIT NO. 202 ON THE PLAN OF EXHIBIT “A”, MASTER DEED LOT LAYOUT (PRIVATE ELEMENT), PHASE V, MILL PARK (FORMERLY HICKORY HOLLOW TOWNHOMES), AS SHOWN BY PLAT APPEARING OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20050131-0011265, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR MORE COMPLETE DETAILS OF SAID UNIT. Parcel ID: 163050B19400CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 202 Hickory Hollow Parkway a/k/a 5170 Hickory Hollow Parkway, #102, Antioch, TN 37013. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): ESTATE AND/OR HEIRSAT-LAW OF JAMIE HOPKINS, BERNICE HOPKINS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”), acting solely as a nominee for MORTGAGE LENDERS NETWORK USA, INC. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72177 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 29, 2010, executed by VIVIAN BOND-STEWART, conveying certain real property therein described to ARNOLD M WEISS, ATTORNEY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded February 3, 2010, at Instrument Number 20100203-0008688; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING ALL OF UNIT 20, ON THE FINAL PLAT OF AUTUMN GLEN SECTION 1, A CONDOMINIUM REGIME, AS SHOWN BY PLAT APPEARING OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20020926-0117438, OF THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR MORE COMPLETE DETAILS OF SAID UNIT. Parcel ID: 164 06 0A 020.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4316 SUMMER CREST BLVD #302, ANTIOCH, TN 37013. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): VIVIAN BOND-STEWART OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72186 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 27, 2003, executed by MICHELLE L. HUDSON, conveying certain real property therein described to PRLAP, INC., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded July 2, 2003, at Instrument Number 200307020091960; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 4, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 2 ON THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 7 OF CRESTVIEW ESTATES, BLOCK D, OF RECORD IN BOOK 5190, PAGE 481, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO WIT: LOT NO. 2 IS DESCRIBED AS BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN IN THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF CEDARCREST AVENUE, A CORNER OF LOT 8, CRESTVIEW ESTATES, BLOCK D OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 843, PAGE 81, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE; THENCE WITH THE MARGIN OF CEDARCREST AVENUE, NORTH 7 DEGREES, 12 MINUTES EAST 50.50 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTH 88 DEGREES 45 MINUTES EAST 186.04 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF BIXLER AVENUE; THENCE WITH THE SAID MARGIN OF BIXLER AVENUE, SOUTH 7 DEGREES 12 MINUTES WEST 50.50 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES 45 MINUTES WEST 186.04 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 9,395 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. SOURCE OF TITLE: 20030702-0091959 Parcel ID: 435/264.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 807 BIXLER AVE, MADISON, TN 37115. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): MICHELLE L. HUDSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior

liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72304 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 2014-08-21 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 4, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by MARQUINTA GRISETTE, to RUDY TITLE & ESCROW LLC, Trustee, on September 8, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060914-0113889 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ABFC 2006-HE1 TRUST The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. I ON THE FINAL PLAT OF PART OF LOT 45, CAPITOL VIEW SUBDIVISION, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20060124-0009097, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION Tax ID: 06016006600 Current Owner(s) of Property: MARQUINTA GRISETTE The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2822 BRUNSWICK DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37207, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CREDIT ONE AND ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-001005-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72343 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 4, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by LYNNWOOD WILLIAMS, to FIRST TITLE CORPORATION, Trustee, on November 22, 2005, as Instrument No. 20051207-0147149 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY TENNESSEE BEING LOT NO. 7 ON THE PLAN OF WILLOW CREEK, SECTION ONE, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 5200, PAGE 629, SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Tax ID: 050-02-0-007-00 Current Owner(s) of Property: LYNNWOOD WILLIAMS The street address of the above described property is believed to be 3509 BRICK CHURCH PIKE # A, NASHVILLE, TN 37207, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-001769670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72346 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 4, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by ALLEN LACY, III AND MARY KELLY, to BALDWIN LAND TITLE, Trustee, on September 24, 2004, as Instrument No. 20041001-0118640 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-RS12 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 73 ON THE PLAN ON HAYNIES CLEVELAND PLAN, OF RECORD IN BOOK 161, PAGE 35, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH REFERENCE, IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Tax ID: 05916006700 Current Owner(s) of Property: ALLEN LACY, III AND MARY KELLY The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2429 GROVER STREET, NASHVILLE, TN 37207, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are

expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-001045-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72348 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 11, 2008, executed by JAMES T. GLENN, conveying certain real property therein described to PRLAP, INC., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded April 18, 2008, at Instrument Number 200804180039510; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN THE 13TH, FORMERLY THE 23RD CIVIL DISTRICT OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A SURVEY MADE BY GEO. W. WATKINS, SURVEYOR, JUNE 2, 1951 AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN ON THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF ASTON AVENUE, 245 FEET NORTHERLY FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID ASHTON AVENUE AND THE NEW HYDES FERRY ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST 165 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 37 DEGREES 30 MINUTES EAST 80 FEET TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE NORTH 61 DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST 169.4 FEET TO AN OLD IRON PIPE IN THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF SAID ASHTON AVENUE; THENCE WITH THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF SAID AVENUE, SOUTH 34 DEGREES WEST 85 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. Parcel ID: 69-16/21.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2008 ASHTON AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37218. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JAMES T. GLENN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72349 2014-08-14 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 28, 2008, executed by JOHN FARMER AND SUSAN FARMER, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR, ATTORNEY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded September 3, 2008, at Instrument Number 200809030090132; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN COUNTY OF DAVIDSON, STATE OF TENNESSEE AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DOCUMENT 20040817-0099405 AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NUMBER 2 ON THE PLAN OF PEBBLE TRAIL, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20011211-0136419, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 14910011900 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 5113 COUNTRYSIDE DR, ANTIOCH, TN 37013. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JOHN FARMER AND SUSAN FARMER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: METRO CODES DEPARTMENT The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72355 2014-08-14 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 22, 2008, executed by JAMES A. SPOON, SR., conveying certain real property therein described to CTC REAL ESTATE SERVICES, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded June 13, 2008, at Instrument Number 20080613-0061131; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEING LOT NO. 127 ON THE PLAN OF MERRY OAKS, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1835, PAGE 67 & 68, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH SAID PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION THEREOF. Parcel ID: 09503007400 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2321 SWEETWOOD RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37214. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JAMES A. SPOON, SR. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid

taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72568 201408-14 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 9, 2006, executed by GERTIE MARLOW AND JAMES MARLOW, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON JR, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded March 14, 2006, at Instrument Number 20060314-0029261; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust on behalf of J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2006-CW2 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOT NO. 41 AND THE WESTERLY 25 FEET OF NO. 42 ON THE PLAN OF MONTGOMERY HEIGHTS, OF RECORD IN BOOK 332, PAGE 47, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 07211018500 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1418 MONETTA AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37216. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): GERTIE MARLOW AND JAMES MARLOW OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-7, DISCOVER CARD 2529, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS OF TENNESSEE, INC. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72583 2014-08-14 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November 22, 2006, executed by ROBIN CALDARULO AND THOMAS CALDARULO, conveying certain real property therein described to CUMBERLAND TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded November 29, 2006, at Instrument Number 20061129-0147354; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, in trust for registered holders of First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FF1 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOT NO. 245 ON THE FINAL PLAT, SECTION NINETEEN, HICKORY HILLS, PHASE 3, SECTION C, AS SHOWN BY PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT INSTRUMENT NO. 200501140136610, AND ALSO SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD FOR THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 245 & 246, SECTION NINETEEN, HICKORY HILLS, PHASE 3, SECTION C, RECORDED IN PLAT INSTRUMENT NO. 20080206-0012348, OF THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. Parcel ID: 076050A00300CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2725 LEESA ANN LN, OLD HICKORY, TN 37138. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): ROBIN CALDARULO AND THOMAS CALDARULO OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72592 2014-08-14 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 24, 2007, executed by HEATHER CLIFTON AND WILLIAM TODD CLIFTON, conveying certain real property therein described to T. Larry Edmondson`s Office, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 4, 2007, at Instrument Number 200705040053781; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC., TRUST 2007-HE7, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-HE7 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF ANTIOCH, DAVIDSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 10556, PAGE 595, ID# 148.15-0-14.00, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 42, SECTION 5, APACHE HILLS, FILED IN PLAT BOOK 4860, PAGE 113. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING LOT 42, APACHE HILLS SECTION FIVE, PART ONE, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 4860, PAGE 113, REGISTER`S OFFICE, DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MICHIEL H. PASCHALL AND WIFE, SHERRY R. PASCHALL BY

9B DEED FROM MARY LYNN ALEXANDER OF RECORD IN BOOK 8515, PAGE 872, REGISTER`S OFFICE, DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THIS IS THE SAME DESCRIPTION AS IN PREVIOUS DEED OF RECORD. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD IN BOOK 5040, PAGE 357, SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACK LINES AND UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT OF RECORD IN BOOK 4860, PAGE 113, SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM MICHIEL H. PASCHALL AND WIFE, SHERRY R. PASCHALL AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 10556 PAGE 595 DATED 08/01/1997 AND RECORDED 08/05/1997, DAVIDSON COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 148150014.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4700 ARAPAHO BEND, ANTIOCH, TN 37013. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): HEATHER CLIFTON AND WILLIAM TODD CLIFTON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72593 2014-08-14 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated July 31, 2007, executed by CHARLES L. GODWIN, SUE E. GODWIN AND TARA GODWIN, conveying certain real property therein described to VENTURE TITLE & ESCROW, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded August 3, 2007, at Instrument Number 20070803-0092678; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 18, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING UNIT NO. 98 ON THE SITE PLAN OF KINGSWOOD CONDOMINIUMS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 5200, PAGE 520, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION, TOGETHER WITH THE APPURTENANT INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS OF KINGSWOOD CONDOMINIUMS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “C” OF THE MASTER DEED ESTABLISHING KINGSWOOD CONDOMINIUMS, AS AMENDED IN BOOK 6058, PAGE 322, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 119140A09800CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2929 SELENA DR F-98, NASHVILLE, TN 37211. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): CHARLES L. GODWIN, SUE E. GODWIN AND TARA GODWIN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72608 2014-08-14 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 8, 2006, executed by DELORES MONTGOMERY , conveying certain real property therein described to RUDY TITLE AND ESCROW, LLC, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded June 14, 2006, at Instrument Number 20060614-0070844; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to The Bank of New York, as trustee, for the benefit of the registered holders of Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust 2006-AR8, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR8 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on September 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LOT 2, THEODORE CAMPBELL SUBDIVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20040528-0063052 IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE, DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL EXISTING EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS AS SHOWN OF RECORD. Parcel ID: 58/239.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4471 CLARKSVILLE PIKE, NASHVILLE, TN 37218. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): DELORES MONTGOMERY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SUN TRUST BANK, THEODORE R. CAMPBELL The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72609 2014-08-14 2014-08-21 2014 SUBST TUTE TRUSTEE S SA E S w S m PM m D C C S M O P S N T S T w D T MEGAN S VA GREGG MURPHY T M m N D C R O T Ow D DEUTSCHE BANK NAT ONA TRUST COMPANY AS NDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMER CAN HOME MORTGAGE N VESTMENT TRUST T w D C T w m AND N DAV DSON COUNTY TENNESSEE BE NG OT NO B ON THE P AN OF ZONE OT D V S ON OT SECT ON TWO BRENTWOOD MEADOWS OF RECORD N

CLASSIFIEDS 10B BOOK 5200, PAGE 782, AND AMENDED IN BOOK 6250, PAGE 672, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MEGAN SILVA, UNMARRIED, BY DEED OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO.200504010035656, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Tax ID: 16113002100 Current Owner(s) of Property: MEGAN SILVA The street address of the above described property is believed to be 5711 BRENTWOOD MEADOWS CIRCLE, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: VAK M10 FUND, LLC THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 13-005169670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72679 2014-08-14 2014-08-21 2014-08-28 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 18, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by CIARA L NORTH, to AMERICAN TITLE CO INC , Trustee, on March 10, 2008, as Instrument No. 20080317-0026915 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: Christiana Trust, a division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of ARLP Trust 2 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: PROPERTY BEING KNOW AS 524 DEBBIE DRIVE, HERMITAGE, DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN 37076 AND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NUMBER 91-4 ON THE PLAN OF ZONE LOT DIVISION LOT NUMBER 91, TULIP GROVE WOODS PHASE I, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 6250, PAGE 378, REGISTERS OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION Tax ID: 07601009600 Current Owner(s) of Property: CIARA L NORTH The street address of the above described property is believed to be 524 Debbie Drive, Hermitage, TN 37076, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF CACH, LLC (HSBC BANK NEVADA, N.A.) THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/ IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-000703-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72680 2014-08-14 2014-08-21 2014-08-28

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CLASSIFIEDS INVITATION TO BID CITY OF PORTLAND, TENNESSEE GMC File No.: 0293-72 Separate sealed bids for the construction of the 2013 McCLOUD STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS will be received by the City of Portland at Portland City Hall, located at 100 South Russell Street, Portland, Tennessee 37148, until 2:00 P.M., local time, on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, and then at said time and place publicly opened and read aloud. The major items of work include, but are not limited to the grading of detention basin, installation of a new twenty inch culvert and headwall, riprap, and all appurtenances thereto. The Instructions to Bidders, Form of Agreement, Drawings, Speciﬁcations, Forms of Bid Bond and of Performance and Payment Bonds, and other bidding instruments may be examined at Erin City Hall and: GOODWYN, MILLS and CAWOOD, INC. 3343 Perimeter Hill Drive, Suite 102 Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 3337200 Nashville Contractors 7430 Burleson Lane Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 254-8346 Copies may be obtained at the ofﬁce of GOODWYN, MILLS AND CAWOOD, INC. for a NONREFUNDABLE charge of $25.00. The Owner reserves the right to waive

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, August 14 - 20, 2014 any informalities in the bidding and to reject any or all bids. All Bidders must be licensed Contractors in the State of Tennessee in strict accordance with State regulations. No bid will be opened unless the outside of the sealed envelope containing the bid provides the following information: the Contractor’s name and license number, the date of the license’s expiration, and a quotation of that part of his classification applying to the bid. In the case of joint ventures, this information must be provided by each party submitting the bid. All bids must be made out on the Bid Form bound in the contract documents, and the Bid Form should not be detached from the contract documents. Bids will not be opened from Bidders who have not obtained the contract documents from the Engineer. With the bid, each Bidder must deposit security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid, subject to the conditions stated in the Instructions to Bidders. A Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount will be required for the successful Bidder. No Bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Honorable Kenneth Wilber, Mayor City of Portland Publish August 14, 2014 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Bristol, Tennessee Owner 801 Anderson Street (P.O. Box 1189) Bristol, TN 37620 Address Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of the Glenwood Road Bridge; all related demolition and removal of the existing structure and materials; continuous Maintenance of Traffic; and the Construction of all related appurtenances and other improvements will be received by Timothy H. Beavers, P.E.; Public Works Director, at the Conference Room located at the Ewell Easley Municipal Annex Building located at 104 8th Street until 2:00 PM, local time on September 16, 2014, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: The City of Bristol, TN, Easley Annex Conference Room, 104 8th Street, Bristol, TN; AGC Plan Room, 249 Neal Dr., Blountville, TN; Knoxville Builders Exchange, 300 Clark Street, Knoxville, TN; Mattern & Craig, 403 East Market Street, Johnson City, TN Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Mattern & Craig located at 403 E. Market Street, Johnson City, TN 37601, upon payment of $100.00 for each set. Any BIDDER, upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS within 10 days and in good condition, will be refunded the payment for no more than two sets and any non-bidder upon so returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS will be refunded one-half the payment. Bidders must be licensed as a Contractor in the State of Tennessee. Bids must be accompanied by a bid guarantee as specified in the Instructions to Bidders. A pre-bid conference will be held: Location: Easley Annex; 104 8th Street Date: August 28, 2014 Time: 2:00 PM (Local Time) Publish August 14, 2014 INVITATION TO BIDDERS FOR 1400 MURFREESBORO ROAD RENOVATIONS (MONELL’S) MNAA PROJECT NO. 1340 & 1384 ELECTRONIC BIDS, submitted through www.aerobidz.aero, (or SEALED NONELECTRONIC BIDS, if Bidder has written authorization from MNAA) for furnishing all materials, labor, tools and appurtenances for the construction for the 1400 MURFREESBORO ROAD RENOVATIONS (MONELL’S) and other incidental items shall be received by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, in the Boardroom, 4th Floor, Terminal Building, Nashville International Airport, not later than 2:00 p.m. (local time), September 10, 2014. All bidders must be licensed contractors as required by the Contractor’s Licensing Act of 1994, T.C.A. § 62-6-101 et seq. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. (local time), August 19, 2014, at 1400 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee. Attendance at this meeting is NOT mandatory. A one-time tour of the project site will be conducted after the meeting. Copies of the Contract Documents (ITB, Bid Schedule, Attachments, etc.) will be available on August 11, 2014 and may be obtained electronically from www. aerobidz.aero, an online tendering service. The requestor shall pay the cost of the document printing. The Small Minority Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (SMWBE) participation level established for this project is TWENTY AND EIGHTYSIX HUNDREDTHS PERCENT (20.86%) (FOURTEEN AND THIRTY HUNDREDTHS PERCENT (14.30%) MBE AND SIX AND FIFTY-SIX HUNDREDTHS PERCENT (6.56%) WBE). For information on eligible SMWBE firms, bidders should contact the Director, Business Diversity Development, (615) 275-1468, or visit http://www.flynashville. com/business-diversity-development/ Pages/default.aspx. Further detail concerning this bid may be obtained from the MNAA web site: http://www.flynashville.com/businessopportunities/Pages/default.aspx Publish August 14, 2014 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS THE METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY (MNAA) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms with extensive experience in civil engineering for the CIP 1505, CONSTRUCT BAGGAGE CLAIM CURBSIDE AND NEW CELL PHONE LOT project at the Nashville International Airport, Nashville, Tennessee. ELECTRONIC STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS should be submitted through www.aerobidz.aero by 5:00 p.m. (local time) September 11, 2014. Free registration with aerobidz is available by contacting Nena Bowling at aerobidzregistration@nashintl.com. A complete RFQ package may be downloaded from www.aerobidz.aero on or before August 11, 2014. The Small, Minority and Womenowned Business Enterprise (SMWBE) participation level established for the DESIGN portion of this project will be a minimum of TWO AND SIX HUNDREDTHS PERCENT (2.06%) MBE. See http://www.flynashville.com/ business-diversity-development/Pages/ default.aspx for more information. Visit http://www.flynashville.com/business-

opportunities/Pages/default.aspx for more information about this solicitation. Publish August 14, 2014 LAETITIA INGENI Vs SUSTO ANDAMA Non-Resident Notice 3rd Circuit Docket No. 13D3177 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon SUSTO ANDAMA. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after August 21, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located at 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September 22, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: July 23, 2014 Robert J. Turner J. Ryan Johnson Attorney for Plaintiff Publish July 31, Aug 7, 14, 21, 2014 VICTORIA MARIELA MCSAM ROSALES Vs JUAN DAVID ORTIZ GUIZA Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 14D494 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JUAN DAVID ORTIZ GUIZA. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after August 21, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located at 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September 22, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: July 23, 2014 Andrew Love, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Publish July 31, Aug 7, 14, 21, 2014 ELSA KARLA TRUJILLO NUNEZ Vs JOSE ALFREDO ARTEAGA SERRANO Non-Resident Notice 3rd Circuit Docket No. 14D722 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JOSE ALFREDO ARTEAGA SERRANO. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after August 28, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September 29, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By Deputy Clerk C Fleming Date: July 30, 2014 David Hall Attorney for Plaintiff Publish Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 ATEF M. OMAR Vs HAMIDA S. TAHA Non-Resident Notice 3RD Circuit Docket No. 13D3265 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon HAMIDA S. TAHA. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after August 28, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September 29, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By C Fleming Deputy Clerk Date: July 30, 2014 Megan Woodson Miller Connie Reguli Attorneys for Plaintiff Publish Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 CATRICIA FELICIA HOWARD Vs LACEDRIC DARNELL CARTER Non-Resident Notice 3RD Circuit Docket No. 13D1826 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon LACEDRIC DARNELL CARTER. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after August 28, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September 29, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By C Fleming Deputy Clerk Date: July 30, 2014 Adam A. Zanetis Attorney for Plaintiff Publish Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014 MARIA CONSUELO BRAVO Vs LENMARCK JOSE BRAVO Non-Resident Notice 3RD Circuit Docket No. 14D1571 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon LENMARCK JOSE BRAVO. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after September 4, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on October 6, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: August 6, 2014 D. SCOTT PARSLEY Attorney for Plaintiff Publish August 14, 21, 28, Sept 4, 2014 C A N A D A PROVINCE OF QUÉBEC DISTRICT OF MONTRÉAL No 50004-064010-144 SUPERIOR COURT NOI PHOMMACHANH, Plaintiff c.

SINKED PHOMMACHACK, Defendent -&- DIRECTEUR DE L’ETAT CIVIL, -&- DIRECTEUR DE LA PROTECTION DE LA JEUNESSE, Impleaded party SUMMONS (S. 139 C.C.P.) Notice is given to the Defendant that the Plaintiff has filed a motion to institute proceedings in the office of the following court: Superior Court of the district of Montreal. A copy of the motion and of the notice to the Defendant has been left for the Defendant at the office of the Court, at the Montreal Court house located at 1 East, Notre-Dame street in Montreal, room 1.120. The Defendant is ordered to appear within 40 days of the publication of this order. Failure to appear within the time fixed could cause a judgment by default to be rendered against the Defendant without further notice as of the expiry of the time fixed. Notice is also given that the motion to institute proceedings will be brought for a ruling before the Court on November 25, 2014, at 9:00 AM, in room 2.17, of the Montreal courthouse. MONTREAL, August, 12, 2014(S) RUXANDRA CORNELIA IEPAN Greffiere adjointe Publish August 14, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1074 ESTATE OF KRISTY M. JOHNSON, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of July, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of KRISTY M. JOHNSON who died December 11, 2013 were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured, or unmatured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty(60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 5th day of August, 2014. Wilma Templin-Branner, 832 Naples Rd., Knoxville, TN 37923, Personal Representative. Goodman, Mary Lyn, Post Office Box 5209, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: August 7, 2014 and August 14, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1214 ESTATE OF FRANCES CARTER BLEIGHT ELLIOTT, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of July, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of FRANCES CARTER BLEIGHT ELLIOTT, who died July 02,

2014 were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured, or un-matured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty(60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 5th day of August, 2014. Nancy E. Lesesne, 2218 Harding Place, Nashville, TN 37215, Personal Representative. McDonald, John M., SunTrust Plaza, Suite 710, 401 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37219. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: August 7, 2014 and August 14, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1183 ESTATE OF BRENDA R HART, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of July, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of BRENDA R HART, who died May 30, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured, or un-matured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty(60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 5th day of August, 2014. James Alan Johnson, 373 Nash Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501, Personal Representative. Madewell, Melaney G., 118 East First Street, P O Box 1483, Cookeville, TN 38503. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: August 7, 2014 and August 14, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1216 ESTATE OF PATRICIA ABIGAIL JONES, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that

on the 30th day of July, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of FRANCES PATRICIA ABIGAIL JONES, who died July 3, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured, or unmatured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty(60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 5th day of August, 2014. Ted Jones, 7719 Sawyer Brown Road, Nashville, TN 37221, Personal Representative. Fitzgerald, Cynthia W., P. O. Box 70270, Nashville, TN 37207. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303, Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: August 7, 2014 and August 14, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1133 ESTATE OF JAMES A CAMPBELL, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of August, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of JAMES A CAMPBELL, who died November 26, 2013 were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured, or un-matured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4)months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty(60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 12th day of August, 2014. Jessie Lois Campbell, 1126 Delmas Avenue, Nashville, TN 37216, Personal Representative. Haines, Marjorie Kaup, PO Box 681493, Franklin, TN 37068. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: August 14, 2014 and August 21, 2014.

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Continued from page 1A equality), and once you grow up in a struggle, there is no way to divorce yourself from it,” said Lewis V. Baldwin, professor of religious studies, emeritus, at Vanderbilt. Baldwin first met Smith when Baldwin was a student at Croweís Seminary. Smith attended Tennessee State University for two years before transferring to Morehouse College, where he received a bachelor of arts degree. He then earned a bachelor of divinity degree (current equivalent would be master’s) from Howard University. Smith was pastor of a Baptist church in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and chair of the Department of Religion at Natchez College before returning to Nashville in 1951 to serve First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill. Smith, whom Ebony magazine named “One of America’s 10 Most Outstanding Preachers,” was heavily involved in the push for civil rights even before the sit-ins at downtown Nashville lunch counters. In 1954, while Smith was serving as president of the Nashville chapter of the NAACP, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against segregation in public schools. Smith joined 12 other black parents in filing suit against the Nashville Board of Education. Four years later, Smith founded the Nashville Christian Leadership Council, an affiliate of the Southern Christian Leadership Council, led by Martin Luther King Jr. One way Smith became connected to Vanderbilt was through professors who belonged to his church, including Old Testament scholar and former Divinity School Dean Walter Harrelson. In addition, Smith worked with Lawson, who transferred from Oberlin to Vanderbilt Divinity School in the fall of 1958. Lawson explained that Smith had invited him to serve on the Nashville Christian Leadership executive committee. “Kelly was committed to nonviolent work, through love, truth and treating people with dignity.” said the Rev. James Lawson Jr. “A group of us met from January to June of 1959 to talk about what the issues were in Nashville and where we wanted to begin this direct-action campaign,” Lawson said. “That was a decision that Kelly participated in with me. You have to realize that in the late 1950s, there was almost no other black community in the Southeast that was engaged in an assessment of their own situation for the purpose of action to change it and improve it. Up to that time, no one had really thought of public desegregation.” Smith helped organize and support the students taking part in the sit-ins that led to the integration of Nashville’s downtown lunch counters. “My father was a close friend of Dr. King, and those persons who were involved in the movement all knew each other well, so that was part of the impetus for the work being done in Nashville and why it was so effective,” said the Rev. Kelly Miller Smith Jr., who now leads First Baptist Church, Capitol Hill. Smith Jr. said that his dad calmly juggled many responsibilities throughout his multi-faceted career. “One of his proudest achievements was a grant-funded program at Vanderbilt that sought to bridge persons from different academic levels,” Smith Jr. said. “Students in the classes ranged from those with only a high school diploma to individuals with advanced seminary training. They would come together, studying and experiencing the dialogue.” As a student then at the Divinity School, Smith Jr. said that he was fortunate to participate in some of those class

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discussions. “Like all black religious leaders, Smith’s ministry was characterized by many diverse functions, offices and associations,” wrote Peter J. Paris, a former Vanderbilt Divinity professor (now emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary), in the introduction to the Kelly Miller Smith Papers, donated by Smith’s family to Vanderbilt in 1985. “But unlike many, Smith’s leadership, more often than not, produced the required results. He was able to mobilize people around issues and inspire them to become actively involved. Many did so simply because he asked them.” Paris noted in his introduction to the papers that Smith is believed to have been the first person in the nation to offer a full course on the thought of Howard Thurman, a noted African American minister, author and spiritual adviser to King. The 1983 Lyman Beecher Lecture Series at Yale University was delivered by Smith and the texts were published in the book Social Crisis Preaching by Mercer University Press. Baldwin was deeply saddened when Smith died in June 1984, just two weeks before Baldwin arrived on campus as a faculty member in Religious Studies. “I knew that he set high standards in terms of prophetic preaching and teaching at the Divinity School. He had a major influence on my decision to come to Vanderbilt.” Smith’s correspondence with King is included in his papers. “Kelly was among 11 black leaders who were closely associated with Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Baldwin, a renowned scholar of King’s legacy. “They shared a vision of the beloved community, meaning a totally integrated society, and their activism was put to the service transforming the South and creating that kind of society. I am glad that today’s scholars have an opportunity to look back on the life of this great man and to reflect on his many roles as a preacher, civil rights activist and one who actually paved the way for President Obama. The Kelly Miller Smith Papers as well as the Kelly Miller Smith Institute on Black Church Studies at Vanderbilt serve as a testament to the civil rights activistís legacy. In addition, a recorded interview that author Robert Penn Warren conducted with Smith for the book Who Speaks for the Negro is now part of a digital archive on the Vanderbilt website. “Intellectual activism as it relates to social justice was what distinguished Kelly at Vanderbilt and in the community,” Harris said. “After his death, Vanderbilt colleagues realized the depth of his contributions to the university as well as the nation and an institute on the black church was launched. I was so fortunate that after having had Kelly as a professor and having graduated from the Divinity School, I became the institute’s first director.” Harris, who is also president of American Baptist College, is now marking his 26th year at the institute. Plans are underway to strengthen the institute’s current program to include a digital archive of liberation and womanist ethics and black church theologies, as well as a research collection on non-violence philosophy, will require growth in the endowment before its launch. Harris noted that the institute was among the first in the nation to launch national programs that involve dialogues around what it means to be black and Christian in America. “We continue to move forward in seeing the possibilities and potential of the impact that we will have in interdisciplinary work around issues of race, culture and faith.”

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Overcoming Fear With Faith: A Few Insights From King David Rev. Jason Curry, Phd. of Fisk Memorial Chapel

“In God I have put my trust: I will not be afraid (of) what man can do unto me (Psalm 56:11).” The book of Psalms is one of my favorite books of the bible. I have found the content in the book of Psalms to be fascinating and compelling, both inspirational and instructionREV. JASON CURRY al. Many theologians have identiﬁed King David as the author of Psalms, and the honesty and transparency that emanates from the heart of this powerful king has very few parallels throughout all of biblical history. When David is inspired by God, he tells his audience about it (Psalm 100). When David needs to feel God’s

healing and comforting touch, he tells the world about it (Psalm 23). One would not naturally assume that a powerful king of the people of Israel would display his fears before a wider audience. Nevertheless, in Psalm 56:3 David writes: “Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me.” As a king who was continuously involved in battles, David boldly and honestly states his feelings at the time. Fear is a universal emotion, and we are privileged to see how a powerful king addressed it in his day. Instead of being paralyzed by the debilitating emotion of fear, David chose to 1) acknowledge its presence, and 2) ask God for the strength to overcome it. In Psalms 56:3, David writes: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” He also writes: “In God I have put my trust: I will not be afraid (of) what man can do unto (Psalm 56:11). David remembered the promise that God made to him: “I have been with you whenever you have gone, and I have cut off all your enemies from before you. Now I will make

your name great, like the names of the greatest men on earth (2 Samuel 7:9).” In short, David remembered God’s promise to him, and he used his faith in God to overcome his fear of an unknown future. Fear is an emotion that affects or infects us all from time to time. However, David provides us with an example of how to control it and overcome it. We must remember how God has helped us through very difﬁcult and seemingly impossible circumstances in the past; therefore, we can be assured that God will continue to help us in the future. In short, our ability to identify and overcome our fear of something or someone is necessarily rooted in our faith in a God who has promised to never leave or forsake (abandon) us (Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 31:6, Revelation 3:10). We thank God for his abiding presence now, henceforth and ever more. Amen.

Go Deep -Be Strong!

This is what the Lord says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up… Isaiah 43:16, 18-19a NIV

The lesson that I am committed to embrace, REGINA PRUDE starting right now—today— is to scurry less and accomplish more. I keep reminding myself that not everything I hope to accomplish requires a sense of panic. The gale winds drifting off of my “To Do List” do not have to sweep me out of my chair every morning.

I simply want to dream that same dream God has for me. That requires, not a passive, but an active pursuit of a deeper faith. Plus, a level of boldness that I may not even recognize in myself. Adrian Colaprete, an experienced diver and deep-sea fisherman in Virginia Beach, Virginia, started an ordinary day on the ocean that quickly turned into a heartpounding adventure. Fifty miles out to sea, he and his colleague, the charter fishing boat captain, encountered an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. The whale was entangled in fishing lines wrapped around its pectoral fins, digging into its skin. Realizing the whale was in terrible trouble, Colaprete quickly slipped on a mask, snorkel, fins and a head-mounted camera. He jumped into the water, clutching a large knife. The rescue video, posted online, shows the massive creature slowly approaching Colaprete and coming alongside, dragging the long ropes. As the huge creature

came near the diver, it appeared to pause to allow Colaprete to swim underneath and sever the ropes. With one final flap of the tail, this rarest of all large whales, swam off into the deep, as if to wave “thanks” and “goodbye.” Colaprete’s aggressive example affirms that, in work, in family, and in all of our relationships, we never know when we will encounter the opportunity to make one pivotal decision that shapes our effectiveness. The expectation God has for us is to make a greater resolve to be stronger, to live deeper. That kind of deep, strong determination requires passion and a “just do it” tenacity. © Regina M. Prude, 2014 Regina is an inspirational speaker & author. Comments: regina@reginaprude.com or POB 58795, Nashville, TN 37205. Blog: www.reginaprude.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/reginaprude; Twitter: http:// twitter.com/rprude

Pope Expresses Outrage and Disbelief at Violence in Iraq VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday expressed outrage at violence aimed at religious minorities in Iraq, where fleeing children have died of thirst, and called on the world “to stop these crimes.” In a strongly worded message during his traditional Sunday blessing, Francis said the news from Iraq “leaves us in dismay and disbelief.” He cited “the thousands of people, including Christians, who have been brutally forced from their homes, children who have died from thirst during the escape and women who have been seized.” He also spoke of the destruction of “the destruction of religious, historic and cultural treasures.” The pope urged the international community to find “an efficient political solution that can stop these crimes and re-establish the rule of law.” He said his personal emissary, Cardinal Fernando Filoni, would depart Monday for Iraq “in order to better ensure those dear suffering populations of my closeness to them.”

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Pope Francis has expressed his feelings about the violence in Iraq

Filoni, the Vatican’s ambassador in Baghdad during the Iraqi war, will travel to Iraq to show solidarity with Christians, who have been among those targeted by Islamic State militants for elimination. Filoni has acknowledged in an interview with Vatican Radio the difficulty in reaching the region where thousands of refugees are starv-

ing. The pope also called attention to the renewed violence in Gaza, after a brief cease-fire, “that kills innocent victims and only worsens the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.” The pontiff departs Wednesday for Korea and asked the faithful “please, accompany me with your prayer.”

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Thank you to all those who read my article, there’s nothing wrong, and yes the Lord has given me plenty to say in due season as well as questions from those who read, however I felt within my spirit to take this moment right “now’ and honestly thank everyone espeELDER LAWSON cially the Tennessee Tribune. The Tribune has given me this platform to have freedom of expression; I use this platform to help win souls in the name of Jesus Christ. I’m a sinner saved by grace and the understanding that God loved me personally so much that he sent his only son to come and show me how to have a much better life is awesome! Serving the Lord

A Sinner Saved By Grace

as a young man is a great experience, I was a clubber, I drank like a fish, I had many girlfriends, I loved the fast life, and I even smoked weed. No this article isn’t about “self” although I’m speaking of “self”, this article is about the fact one day while in my living room while preparing to go out I had a visitation of the Holy Ghost and he said to me as in the scripture Joshua 24:15, “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve” At that very moment I dropped to my knees repented and told the Lord I would serve him. Later I was filled with the Holy Ghost just as it speaks of in Acts 19:6, “And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.” That’s a story for another time, but when I think about the fact that in the Sphere of God, he sent his son Jesus through time and space thousands of years ago to live, teach, die, and raised him from the dead just for me to have a choice of eternal life today, I get joy! But this isn’t about “self” it’s about you, your

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What is True Love?

REV. VICTOR SINGLETARY CONT’D FROM LAST WEEK...

Carter posits true love forsakes selfishness as a person maintains “disciplined generosity” towards the people whom he loves. When two people fall in love and decide to enter the covenant of holy matrimony; heart pounding exhilaration and limitless romantic feelings predominate. Lest anyone rain upon their emotional and sensual parade, no one says anything about the monotony and even drudgery of daily marital and familial administration: laundry, grocery shopping, paying bills on time, maintaining a good credit rating, filing federal and state income taxes, differences in disciplining children, chauffeuring adolescents to extracurricular and athletic events, cleaning the house, picking up dry cleaning, automobile maintenance and any other numerous tasks necessary

to a healthy, productive and loving family and household. Although lengthy and multifaceted, this list is hardly exhaustive. Nonetheless, these daily chores cumulatively comprise “disciplined generosity” whereby a person freely and lovingly devotes time, energy and finances to enrich the lives of people nearest and dearest to his or her heart. Willingness fuels “disciplined generosity” as it giver requires selfless sacrifices of himself or herself as an outward display of genuine love toward the object of his or her fervent affection. “Where there is love, there is no burden.” Recall the early days of new, fresh and untainted love. You purchase roses, candy, cards and other gifts for your beloved without any regard of cost of time or money. Your reward is the satisfying and encouraging smile that will be on his or her face. You cannot wait to see it. Before giving a normal, polite greeting, your enthusiasm burst with the words, “I got a gift for you. Hope you like it.” If he or she asks a favor of you, you willingly and immediately say “Yes” as you do not wish to disappoint him or her. You seek to spare any inconvenience or hardship of the person whom you love. In time,

this neophyte fever of new love wanes as you inevitably must live within the gravitational pull of daily work and personal responsibilities. The realities of good financial stewardship, demanding job responsibilities, extended family obligations and maintaining longstanding friendships necessitate balance in a new love relationship. However, as a couple grows together, they should not forsake the selfless sacrifices of their early days. Willingly, they develop “disciplined generosity” towards each other in the performance of routine tasks which enable each other to become the very best child of God of which he or she is able. Carter utilizes a parade of very colorful, complex and intriguing characters to define “true love.” From the novel’s main protagonist, a retired federal judge whose unfailing love for a deceased daughter and victim of a drunk driver leads to moral and ethically questionable acts of vengeance, to the narrator whose unrepentant naiveté in the face of his wife’s adulterous activity corrodes the reader’s sympathy, Carter challenges his readers to determine whether they give and receive genuine love.

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reading this, and I’m here to tell you, God did it for me and God will do it for you. No matter what your dealing with, upset about, Jesus Christ is the answer, he’s the way the truth and the life, none may go to God expect through him. If you’re well to do the bible says in Matthew 16:26, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” I’ve had the opportunity to meet and become friends with not only rich, but wealthy people in this world. (Read part II next week) Questions and comments, email Elderxlawson@ yahoo.com Catch “Real Gospel” with The Xman Sunday’s 9a–12n on Jazzy 88.1FM WFSK. This Sunday I’ll speak with Jevon D. Brock. He’ll talk about his song “Say what God Said”. Listen live at WFSKFM. ORG. Real Gospel website, http://xuamlawson.wix. com/rgwtx

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Vacation in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic By Justine Harvey

The most wonderful vacation spot in the Caribbean, I think, is Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. The Crown Villas, at the Lifestyle Vacation Resort is truly a jewel. My friends and I have been visiting this Island since 2006. In eight years the property has expanded and added numerous restaurants and housing accommodations. The service is top notch including transportation from the airport, meeting the hostess, who makes sure your villa is to your liking, and checking with you periodically to make sure you are comfortable. The maid, who not only cleans the villa daily, but prepares breakfast also. All of the workers on the property are extremely friendly, the pool boy, gardener, servers in the restaurants, and security guards. I visited this resort in 2006, and in 2009, and they have added more villas, condos, Jr. suites, and restaurants. The villa we stayed in had 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room, dining room and kitchen. The patio had a table to accomodate six and their were six chairs also on the patio. We arrived on a Saturday, and the resort threw a party for all the guest on Sunday evening. This party was really great, they had the most fantastic show, rivaling any Las Vegas shows. The costumes were fabulous, the dancing acrobats, and

Public Beach in Puerto Plata

on the beaches. The refrigerator in our villa was stocked daily with beer, water and soft drinks. We also had two private beaches we could gain access to. We took a day tour away from the property. This was my first trip going into the neighborhoods to see how the people live. I saw homes up to $1 million, they were beautiful. We took a cable car up to

The Villa where we stayed

Cable car going up Mt. Isabel de Torres National Parkx

singers were wonderful. The food was out of this world. When the show ended we were introduced to the entire Lifestyle Vacation Resort staff, including the General Manager, Food Service Director, Director of Shows, Choreographer, etc. The Michael Jackson Tribute Show held on Monday evening was also excellent, with fantastic costumes and great dancers. The weather was perfect, with the exception of a few rain showers on the day we arrived. We were afforded 24 hour transportation service any place on the property we wanted to go. There were 29 restaurants on the property, we ate at the Tropical Buffet (where breakfast, lunch, and dinner were served.) Our dinner reservations were at the Blue Lagoon, a seafood restaurant, an Indochinese restaurant, a VIP Gourmet restaurant, a Mexican restaurant, a Dominican restaurant, and a Brazilian restaurant. The food was great! Food and drinks (any type) were available all day and night, even

Our private pool and the back of our villa

Waiter at the Brazilian Restaurant

One of the private beaches in Puerto Plata

Dinner and entertainment

Mt. Isabel de Torres National Park. They have beautiful botanical gardens dedicated to Ferdinand and Isabel, (who gave Columbus the financing for his trip to the New World.). At the top of the mountain is a statute of Jesus, who protects the island. When General Rafael Trujillo, a ruthless dictator was in power, the building were the statue of Jesus is located, housed political prisoners. We visited a local church, a cigar factory, a Larimer and Amber factory. (Larimer is a stone

indigenous of the Dominican Republic). We also visited a souvenir shop and the tour ended at an original fort, Fort San Felipe, built in 1564. If you want to visit a place where you can get more bang for your buck, I highly recommend the Crown Villas at the Lifestyle Vacation Resort. The American dollar is highly valued, and it goes a long way. The best part about this place is, you are treated like royalty.