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Rosetta Miller-Perry – Tennessee’s First Black Female Publisher

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A Tale of Two Iconic Cities Going in Different Directions

Nashville is booming.

By Doctor Jazz/ Daily Kos

Via Interstate 40 Nashville and Memphis are about 210 miles apart and Patrone, Communications Director at VoiceGlance, points out that their demographics are similar. Both have populations somewhat over 600,000. Both are historic hotbeds of Country Music. Both are cities in a land locked state with the sixth lowest tax burden in the U.S. Both have been run by Democratic mayors in the last 15 years, and in 2000 at least, both had very similar economies. Patrone examines why it is then, that in 2014, Nashville booms while Memphis busts, and comes to some important conclusions. See CITIES, 12A

Memphis is busting.

Nashville Mayor Karl Dean

Take 10

on Tuesdays

On this week’s Take 10 On Tuesdays licensed professional counselor Mari Alexander sits down with Social Media Director Jason Luntz. As the owner of The Ross Center, Alexander works as a psychotherapist, helping adults, children, and families in the Middle Tennessee area. Alexander speaks about the importance of African-Americans understanding the therapy process and her journey as a business woman in Nashville. To view the interview please visit:

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Atty. Marlene Eskind Moses

Moses Named Super Lawyer NASHVILLE, TN — Marlene Eskind Moses, founder of MTR Family Law, has been selected to the 2014 Tennessee Top 100 Super Lawyers, 2014 Top 50 Nashville Super Lawyers, and the 2014 Mid-South Top 50 Women Super Lawyers lists. No more than five percent of attorneys in Tennessee are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this honor. She has been recognized by Mid-South Super Lawyers for her family law practice since 2006. Moses serves as President-Elect of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML) USA Chapter. She is a past-president of the Tennessee Supreme Court Historical Society, the Tennessee Board of Law Examiners, and Lawyers Association for Women. She is a former vice-president of the Nashville Bar Association. She is a past-president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and was awarded the organization’s Outstanding Fellow of the Year Award. Moses is a Fellow of the Tennessee Bar Association Foundation and the Nashville Bar Association Foundation, and she is a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, wherein she serves on their Executive Committee. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of

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Memphis Mayor A. C. Horton

TN Latin America Chamber Names President

NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Latin American Chamber of Commerce (www.tlacc.org) has named Hispanic Marketing Group CEO Marcela Gómez as its new president, the TLACC board of directors announced recently. “One of my biggest passions is helping people to grow and succeed along the path that they have chosen for themselves, and that’s why I’m passionate about TLACC,” Gómez said. “That’s precisely what we do as a chamber, both for the Latino workforce and entrepreneurs in Tennessee and for the businesses who want to connect with us.”

Gómez, a longtime TLACC board member who had been serving as vice president, replaces past President Mayra Zimmer of AIG Financial Network. Zimmer withdrew from the presidency due to increased demands on her work schedule and other community responsibilities. All TLACC executives are unpaid volunteers. “It’s with a very heavy heart that I’ve made this decision,” Zimmer said. “I believe in the TLACC mission, and it’s too important an organization to allow anything less than my full commitment. I fully

See Gómez, 12A

Marcela Gómez

Gov. Haslam Proposes Alternative Plan to Obamacare

NASHVILLE, TN — Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam will call a special session of the state Legislature in January to consider a plan aimed at providing healthcare coverage to state residents who either do not have insurance or whose options are limited. The “Insure Tennessee” plan is seen as an alternative to the Obama administration’s signature Affordable Care Act. That measure, known as Obamacare, has faced strong opposi-

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam

tion in several Southern states, which also have large numbers of uninsured residents. The Tennessee plan “leverages federal dollars to provide health care coverage to more Tennesseans, to give people a choice in their coverage, and to address the cost of health care, better health outcomes and personal responsibility,” Haslam’s office said. The Republican governor said his

See Haslam, 12A

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Scarritt Bennett Holds Awards Dinner

NASHVILLE, TN — The Scarritt Bennett Center’s annual Awards Dinner was held in historic Susie Gray Dining Hall at Scarritt Bennett Center on Saturday December 6, 2014. Appetizers were served at 6:00 p.m. as guests arrived. Entertainment was provided by a dance troupe from Moves and Grooves. Dinner followed at 6:45 p.m. and was catered by Scarritt Bennett Center’s executive chef Jennifer Threadgill and her team. The program began at 7:30 p.m. with Dr. Jocelyn D. Briddell delivering the welcome message. Dr. Carolyn E. Johnson presented United Methodist Deaconess, Barbara Campbell with the Scarritt Bennett Center Legacy award. Kathy Booker presented the Belle H. Bennett Vision Award to Anne Fleming Williams, former chair of the National Black Methodists for Church Renewal. Harriett J. Olson presented the Ann L. Reskovac Courage Award to immigration activist, Bishop Minerva Carcano. The linens and candelabras were provided by Liberty Party Rental. Floral arrangements were provided by Basket of Flowers. Events Plus donated the draping, staging and lighting and the design concept was developed by Sally Cornell. Closing remarks were given by Dr. Jocelyn D. Briddell. Several award recipients were honored at an earlier luncheon on December 5, 2014 at Scarritt Bennett Center. Rosetta Miller-Perry, influential publisher and civil rights activist, was honored with the Friend of Scarritt Bennett Center Award. Sue C. Johnson, president of the United Methodist Women Nashville district, received the Spirit of Scarritt Bennett Center Award. Scarritt Bennett is a non-profit education, retreat and conference center that creates space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world.

Clockwise, Jane Bucher, Pauline Alvirez, David Alvirez, Raul Alegria, Bilha Alegria, and Bishop Minerva Carcano

l-r, Bishop Minerva Carcano, Jocelyn Briddell, Bishop Melvin Talbert, Barbara Campbell and Anne Williams

Scarritt Bennett Center Board of Directors

l-r, Rosetta Miller Perry, Tribune publisher, with daughter, Wanda Miller Benson, Tribune associate publisher

l-r, Rosetta Miller Perry receives award from Jocelyn Briddell

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Upcoming Tax Season Complicated by Obamacare Lavestia Gaston - Harper, Macc Tax Accountant, Global Tax Express, Accounting & Financial Services, HD Vest Registered Representative

The new Affordable Care Act Forms and Reporting requirements for the 2014 Filing Season will be extremely complex. Taxpayers will have to Claim the Credit on their Federal Tax Return. Receiving too much or too little in advance can affect your refund or balance due when you file your tax return. If the premium tax credit computed on the return is more than the advance payments made on your behalf during the year, the difference will increase your refund or lower the amount of tax you owe. An inaccurate return will delay your tax refund. The ACA will affect you:

Tax season will usher in new ACA Tax forms and publications required for the completion of the 2014 Tax Return. Taxpayers should receive an additional Form 1095C regarding their health insurance. Most DIYs will find preparing their own tax return to be a challenge this year because of the new act. For any tax year, if you receive advance credit payments in any amount or if you plan to claim the premium tax credit, you must file a federal income tax return for that year. Filing electronically and through a knowledgeable tax professional is the easiest way to file a complete and accurate tax return. Remember an inaccurate return will delay your tax refund. This is the largest tax code change since the 1986 Tax Reform, the Affordable Care Act.

Tiffany N. Palmer

Waddey Patterson Adds Palmer as an Associate NASHVILLE, TN — Tiffany N. Palmer has joined intellectual property law firm Waddey Patterson as an associate, announced Edward D. Lanquist Jr., the firm’s managing shareholder. “We are pleased to welcome Tiffany to the firm,” said Lanquist. “She adds further depth to our growing life science practice and an additional skill set.” Palmer’s practice focuses on global patent and trademark prosecution and related counseling. While in law school, Palmer has spent summers as a summer associate at The Coca-Cola Company, Lightfoot, Franklin & White in Birmingham and Morris, Manning & Martin in Atlanta. She previously worked as a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, VA. Palmer earned her Juris Doctor at the University of Alabama School Of Law, where she was senior editor of Alabama Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law Re-

view. She was president of the Intellectual Property Law Society and a member of Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society, John A. Campbell Moot Court Board, and the Intellectual Property Moot Court Team. She served as a mentor in the Black Law Students’ Association. Palmer earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering at Vanderbilt University in May 2009, where she was Chapter Vice President and Regional Membership Chair of the National Society of Black Engineers. Palmer is a member of the Nashville Bar Association, the Napier-Looby Bar Association, and the Tennessee Intellectual Property Law Association. Originally from Birmingham, AL, Palmer now lives in Nashville. She is actively involved in Vanderbilt’s Engineering Alumni Mentoring Program and Nashville Junior Chamber.

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Moses Joins First Freedom MT. JULIET, TN — Hope Moses has joined First Freedom Bank as Deposit Operations Clerk, announced Christy Thompson, Vice President and Operations Manager. Moses has more than 8 years of operations experience in community banking. “We are excited to have Hope join our deposit operations team at First Freedom. She brings with her the knowledge and expertise of day to day bank operations coupled with an extremely high level of customer service standards. Hope stands ready to help meet the needs of our customers by offering excellent support in areas such as online banking, mobile banking, direct deposit, debit card security and cash management,” said Thompson. Moses has been active for several years in different community events, including Relay for Life and Sherry’s

run. She is a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. A Gallatin native, Moses has been a Wilson County resident since 2002 and is a 2005 graduate of Cumberland University. She and her husband, local veterinarian Dr. Josh Moses, live in Lebanon and are expecting their first child in the next few weeks. First Freedom Bank, headquartered in Wilson County, was established in 2006. A full service, community bank, First Freedom Bank offers personal and commercial banking services from three locations in Wilson County and employs more than 50 people. First Freedom Bank has assets in excess of $280 million and is owned by more than 1,100 shareholders from Wilson and surrounding counties. First Freedom Bank is member of the Better Business Bureau, an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC.

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The Volvo XC60 is an outstanding luxury SUV for the driver looking for style, sophistication, safety and, economy. The car line has gone through a significant update with the 2015 XC60 T5 Drive-E. The new Volvo has an all-new series of engines built in-house, according to a framework called Volvo Engine Architecture (VEA). The first VEA offerings come to the XC60 as two “Drive-E” forcedinduction, direct-injection 4-cylinder engines, paired with all-new 8-speed automatic transmissions and initially offered in front-wheel drive only. Under the hood of the entry-level XC60 T5 Drive-E is a turbocharged, direct-injection 2.0-liter inline-4 that makes 240 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The vehicle looks great at the curb and has a fantastic cabin. The XC60 has a sleek grille. It’s slightly lower, slightly crisper, and very car-like, with slimmer bumpers and a generally sharp look. The traditional Volvo badge is still there but not as evident as before. While the XC60 is tall, it’s visually svelte, with nicely balanced proportions and minimal detailing. There are no fake fender vents, no huge expanses of chrome, and few flourishes. Inside, the XC60 is smooth and carlike, with a new dashboard which angles toward the driver that includes with a ThinFilm Transistor (TFT) display of all virtual instruments in the cluster. They’re bright, clear, and thoroughly modern. The black dashboard is straightforward and the interior is utilitarian. The 2015 Volvo XC60 is extremely roomy and useful for families in that role as the old boxy Volvo wagons.

It seats five, and the cargo hold has enough room to pack for long trips, haul kids to sports practice or goods from the nursery. The redesigned its front seats are exceptionally comfortable. We also found the car to have plenty of headroom front and rear. The rear seat will accommodate three children just fine, but three adults won’t easily fit across--even on shorter trips. With the rear seat up, there’s more than 30 cubic feet of space for groceries and kids’ gear. Fold them down, and the resulting 67 cubic feet should handle most of what you could throw at it from a bigbox store--although the cargo floor isn’t entirely flat, which can make large flat objects a challenge. A hidden storage compartment sits under the rear deck, though, always useful for anything from valuables to tools. The ride quality of the XC60 is firmer than many other crossovers, especially on the 20-inch Titania Alloy Wheels with lower-profile tires that were fitted to our test car. But it’s forgiving for rougher road surfaces, and interior noise meets the standards of the near-luxury crossover segment.

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EDITORIAL THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 2014

In Remembrance of ‘Old Joe’ By Rodney Beard

Rosetta Miller-Perry, Founder/Publisher Tennessee’s First Black Female Publisher

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10-Point Justice Plan By Marc H. Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League

“The phenomenon we have seen in America since the announcement of the non-indictments of officers in the killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner is new to a generation, but not to the nation. Young people have always helped to fuel historic social change. We must not forget – 50 years ago, it was young people on that bridge in Selma, Alabama; young people sitting-in in Greensboro, NC; young people riding Freedom buses all over this nation challenging conventional laws and the status quo; young people like Schwerner, Goodman and Chaney losing their lives in Philadelphia, Mississippi. A multicultural band of young people, united with historic civil rights organizations, legislators, clergy, and everyday Americans who decided that it was time for our country to do better and be better, have been the impetus for so many of the changes we’ve witnessed as a nation through the decades. Millions of Americans have now taken to the streets and to social media not because the problems that have caused the outrage just began yesterday, but because sometimes difficult circumstances present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bring about historic change. Now is that time. Now is

MARC MORIAL our time. This conversation and the subsequent action that will result from it will continue because we remain committed to the idea that these cases do not end where they are. In addition to the opportunity for the Justice Department to conduct independent investigations, we each have an opportunity to participate in our great democracy by helping to ensure that the America of tomorrow is better than who we are today.” 10-POINT JUSTICE PLAN: National Urban League Police Reform and Accountability Recommendations 1. Widespread Use of Body Cameras and Dashboard Cameras 2. Broken Windows Reform and Implementation of 21st Century Community Policing Model 3. Review and Revision of Police Use of Deadly Force Policies 4. Comprehensive Retraining of All Police Officers 5. Comprehensive Review and Strengthening of Police Hiring Standards 6. Appointment of

Special Prosecutors to Investigate Police Misconduct 7. Mandatory, Uniform FBI Reporting and Audit of Lethal Force Incidents Involving All Law Enforcement 8. Creation and Audit of National Database of Citizen Complaints against Police 9. Revision of National Police Accreditation System for Mandatory Use by Law Enforcement To Be Eligible for Federal Funds 10. National Comprehensive Anti-Racial Profiling Law The National Urban League (www.nul.org) is a historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization dedicated to economic empowerment in historically underserved urban communities. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the National Urban League has improved the lives of tens of millions of people nationwide through direct service programs that are implemented locally by its 95 Urban League affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The organization also conducts public policy research and advocacy activities from its D.C.-based Washington bureau. The National Urban League, a BBB-accredited organization, has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, placing it in the top 10 percent of all U.S. charities for adhering to good governance, fiscal responsibility and other best practices.

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The negative issues of race in this country have become all too common nowadays. Some say that relations between various ethnic groups have changed for the better but I would have to disagree. Growing up during the Jim Crow era was a pretty difficult ordeal for people of color and the obvious level of racial hate set the tone in my Louisiana community for tension, fear, and distrust. Many of us lived with the distinct possibility of being assaulted by not only the racist whites who could basically attack any minority person with no repercussions for murder, but the police as well. I remember sitting on the porch with my grandmother as a child being warned by her about how it is that my demeanor when in the presence of “Mr. Charlie,” could lead to awful circumstances. One such story was more disturbing than most others. One day as she was sitting in her rocking chair staring out through her screened in porch, she told me about a young man who lived up the street. She said that she could remember distinctly the day he was hung. It seems that “Old Joe” was downtown just walking around and suddenly was accosted by some good “ole boys” who accused him of looking at a white woman. I will never forget the look on her face as she recounted the horror of that day seeing a man murdered before her very eyes. Grandma said that “Old Joe” wasn’t even the kind of fellow who would have taken a chance like that and knew

RODNEY BEARD that it was customary in those days (late 30’s) to look down or at least away when approaching a white woman. She told us that they beat him until he was almost dead and dragged his bloody and near lifeless body down the street right in front of her house, then hung him for all the Negroes to see. Of course, the authorities reported that the murderers were not from the area and had absconded back to wherever they came from. No one ever cut that tree down. They wanted to honor “Old Joe” because he was a good and gentle soul who was brutally murdered by racists. I thought it was morbid. We all grew hated that old tree. I had to walk by it every day on my way to and from school. Each time I passed by it I would think about the murderous hate and disrespect that some have for others only because of their color, choices, and ethnicity, without any compunction or a shred of justice being served. Racists who perpetrated these unmitigated crimes chose many different methods to victimize Blacks from degradation, marginalization, and humiliation, to murder for hundreds of years. Killing innocent people of color are not new to people like that but the methods have become more sophisticated,

which I don’t think is the right word here. So now, you don’t have to look at someone the wrong way or fail to refer to them as “Mr” or “Miss” or even read a book. Now, a hate monger will kill you if you are walking home from the corner store with some Skittles and iced tea in your pocket that you didn’t steal. They now feel entitled to follow you home from a legitimate job and beat you to death in front of your home and family because they accused you of driving erratically. You could be murdered on video for sitting outside a bodega after breaking up a fight, or choked to death by a posse of racist “peace officers” for just walking around in a store with an air rifle you are about to purchase. Nowadays, you could be a 12-yearold child sitting in a swing with a toy gun and be murdered in 1.5 seconds or a mentally challenged kid who had not committed any crime and be shot in the back three times by a cop. You know the stories. I never forgot “Old Joe” nor can we forget Trayvon, Mike, John, Ezell, Omar, Eric or anyone else because one day, it may be us. Let’s keep up the fight. The outrage we see across this nation needs to continue, the outcries heard loudly, and never stop. There must be liberty and justice for all, Black, White and Brown. “No Justice…No Peace.” Enough is enough. Tell me what you think, pastorbeard@ comcast.net

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor; At this time of year, it is important to show appreciation for all those who give meaning to our lives. Thank you for your steadfast support of the University of Memphis and the students we serve. Since assuming my role as President, I have had the opportunity to interact with many donors like you and continue to be impressed with the level of enthusiasm that exists as we move forward with strategic initiatives that will advance the University in profound ways. My leadership team and I have been and will continue to be focused on growing enrollment, increasing graduation rates, expanding funded research, and strengthening our partnerships with key employers in the community. One of the metrics that we use to predict enrollment for the upcoming academic year is the number of admission applications. I am pleased to tell you that applications received are at the highest point in the history of the University of Memphis. Additionally, more than 11,000 freshmen have already applied for admission next fall, which is more than we received all of last year. Although a bold goal, I genuinely believe we can increase the six-year graduation rate to 55%, above the national average. In 20 I 0, the U of M had a rate of 37 .1 %. Enhancements in programming and

curriculum redesign have increased this rate to 42.8% as of summer 2014. This year we experienced significant gains that will certainly move the six-year rate even higher. It is important for the University of Memphis to realize funded research of $100 million in order to achieve the highest research classification awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Not only is realizing this goal consistent with our core mission, it will have significant impact on Memphis in general and result in improved long-term state funding levels for the University. I am very pleased to share that the University of Memphis was awarded a $10.8 million grant and announced as the lead university for an NIH National Center of Excellence for Mobile Sensor Data. Engagement is at the heart of a great metropolitan research university. Through our KeyPartners Program, we have met with executives at more than 30 local companies to understand industry needs and assess new disciplines needed to meet future workforce needs. We will continue to expand this program. I fully realize that these achievements are the result of financial and personal commitments by our many alumni and friends and a dedicated faculty and staff. Thank you, M. David Rudd, President

LOCAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 2014

Feed America First Beneﬁts From Dance By Clint Confehr

FRANKLIN, TN — Thousands of hungry Tennesseans are helped by Feed America First and its Dancing with the Nashville Stars charity ball this fall in The Factory at Franklin. “We raised enough money to provide food for 800,000 meals,” said Tom Henry, a retired restaurant manager who leads Feed America First. “Our overhead isn’t much, so for each $1 donated, we can provide 10-15 meals.” Feed America First serves as a middleman between the source of food and food pantries and free meals served at churches and other charities. Leah Hulan, proprietor of Grumpy’s Bail Bonds, raised about $35,000, she said. That money, her dance ﬂoor performance with dance partner Alﬁe Perraeta, and other fund raising activities led to Hulan’s dance contest victory. There was no second place award. “But it was close,” Henry said. Franklin Alderman Pearl Bransford “did it for the public service and the fun of participating,” Henry said. Bransford increased her point total by collecting food donated to Feed America First. “The purpose of our organization is to provide food to small towns and rural areas around the mid-south,” Henry said, listing several; Doyle, Livingston, Gainsboro, Red Boiling Springs, Murfreesboro, Lewisburg, Columbia and Franklin. People don’t normally think there’s hunger and poverty in Franklin, Henry

Pearl Bransford, second from left, and Tom Henry, center, are flanked by a few of Feed America First’s many supporters at Franklin City Hall. Photo by Clint Confehr

said. “There are 7,000 kids in Williamson County who are at risk of missing their next meal, of going to school without having breakfast,” he said. “Even in the wealthiest county in Tennessee, that’s a problem and if it’s a problem here, it’s a problem in all those less fortunate counties. “We’re in 55 counties from the Kentucky line to the Alabama and Mississippi state lines,” Henry said. “We have only a handful of agencies in Nashville.” That includes Elizabeth’s Table, which serves “a very poor neighborhood in the area of Greer Stadium where they serve hot meals every day and they take meals to people in Section 8 housing,” he said, complimenting Leo Poitras, director of Elizabeth’s Table.

Layman Lessons, another church mission, cooperates with Feed America First. Pastor Louie Johnson leads the Church Without Walls from a motor home. Johnson also has buses to transport food, clothing and blankets for homeless people. “I just got 300 cases of white seedless grapes” from Ken Jakes Produce, Johnson said Dec. 8. “We distributed them all over Nashville,” including The Salvation Army and Sophia’s Heart. “We feed homeless people on the streets,” he said. “There are over 6,000 homeless people in Nashville and only 1,000 beds in shelters. We just got permission to put rescue blankets in police car trunks so at least they can put a blanket on them.” A 73-year-old man died on the steps of

a church near Madison Square shopping center on Nov. 14, and another homeless man died at the door of a church in East Nashville, Johnson said, noting “There are a lot of vacant church buildings.” Johnson and his partners feed 24,000 people monthly, he said. “I couldn’t brag enough about Tom,” the street pastor said. Ken Jakes is on Johnson’s board of directors. “We have international connections,” Jakes said. “When shippers get long on inventory, they send it to me and sometimes they send more than I can move. We’re a lot better off feeding the needy than feeding the landfill. “My wife, Deena, and I feel blessed to be able to do this,” the produce businessman said. “Tom Henry does a good job. A lot of people get in the Christmas mood at Christmas time, but we need to have it all the time.” Feed America First recruited eight charity ball dancers to reach into their areas of influence. Competing Oct. 23 with Bransford and Hulan were: Derrick Mason, former Tennessee Titan and Baltimore Raven; Erin Como, Fox 17 reporter; Farrah Maltz, former Titans and Miami Dolphins cheerleader; Jon Sexton, Boots FitClub owner and creator of the B12 workout; and Providence Christian Academy principal Libra Luasick. Feed America First is at 1105 Blue Springs Road, Franklin, TN 37069 and on the web at feedamericafirst.com

Historic Nashville Building Being Renovated by Group NASHVILLE, TN — Dowdle Construction Group is working with Mike Wolfe, of American Pickers, in renovating a historic Nashville building. Located on Jo Johnston Street, the 1898 brick building is close to downtown and is a block from his Antique Archaeology

store. Originally a grocery store, the building has served as a carry-out restaurant, game room, tavern and laundromat before having a long period of vacancy. Located in a blighted neighborhood that is being slowly revitalized, it is an area

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opment and bringing business back to this area,” said Glynn Dowdle, President of Dowdle Construction Group. Dowdle Construction Group (DCG) is one of the region’s premiere construction firms. Located in the historic Germantown district of Nashville, Tennessee, Dowdle Construction offers a wide range of services, including: new and interior construction, renovation, LEED and sustainable building, and construction management services to clients across Middle Tennessee. The firm provides clients with tangible, innovative solutions. Dowdle Construction Group is located at 1311 6th Avenue North. For more information, call 615.251.1311.

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EDUCATION THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 2014

Congratulations to former Tennessee Tribune intern

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graduating from Tennessee State University, Dec. 13, 2014 and in following in my footsteps in graduating from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science Class of 2014 Rosetta Miller Perry, Publisher, John A. Gupton College, Class of 1961

TSU Student Included in Top 30 Under 30

NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Since 2009, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has recognized influential members of the local community under the age of 30. In mid-November, the Middle Tennessee Chapter released a list of 30 individuals they believe have made significant impacts in the community through leadership and volunteer efforts. Among that list is a doctoral student from Tennessee State University who has been selected as one of Nashville’s best professional and philanthropic community members for 2015.

Kelli Peterson, who is pursuing her Doctorate of Education degree in Teaching and Learning, Focus in Curriculum Planning, will be honored early next year as one of the most “prominent, influential and successful young professionals in the community.” “I am truly blessed and honored to be named as one of Nashville’s Top 30 under 30 by such a wonderful organization,” said Peterson, who has served for the past two years as the assistant principal at East End Preparatory School. “I was surprised when I found out because I had worked extremely hard on a com-

pelling essay to express my qualifications and passion for being a servant to Nashville through education. I knew the competition would be extremely competitive.” According to Peterson, the recognition is important to her for two reasons. First, along with the other 29 professionals, Peterson will be given a chance to make an even bigger impact in the lives of others. As a member of Nashville’s Top 30 under 30, she will be campaigning to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Second, and most importantly, this is an opportunity to be a positive role model for her students. “It is my goal to shed light on this disease to the African-American community, as well as children so that in tandem we may fight together,” said Peterson. “Although Cystic Fibrosis occurs less in African-Americans, it is important that we come together as Americans to help support this movement.” According to Peterson, each recipient of the Top 30 Under 30 has to raise a minimum of $2,500 through ticket sales for the April 10 gala, donations and sponsorships. One way, she said, is to get her students involved. “I plan to get my students involved as the leaders of the fundraising effort to show the power of children, and ask that the community show children ‘if they lead, we will follow,’ by donating as well,” she added. Along raising funds for the organization, Peterson said that being named to the Top 30 Under 30 list was also important because it is an opportunity for her to show her students that anything is possible and nothing is out of reach. When she left Flint, Michigan, at age 17, she vowed that every accomplishment she made in life would not be for self-notoriety, but to show “all the little brown girls and boys sitting in a classroom they could move past the glass ceiling.” “I walk the hallways at school everyday so that my ‘little brown children’ can see a brown woman as their assistant principal and thus, dream beyond it,” Peterson said. “I am in the second year of

Kelli Peterson

my doctoral degree, not for my personal gain, but so that my students can call someone that looks like them ‘doctor.” Peterson, through her nomination to the Top 30 list, wants to show her students that someone that looks like them and that serves them on a daily basis, can be recognized not for the amount of money they are able to give, but the service they provide to the community. I want to be able to prepare all my students for a brighter future,” added Peterson. “I want my students to know that anything is obtainable.” The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Middle Tennessee will hold its 7th annual Nashville’s Top 30 Under 30” event April 10, 2015 at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. Visit the Top 30 Under 30 website for more information or to donate. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was founded in 1955 with the mission of supporting research and education over the genetic disease. Cystic fibrosis attacks the lungs and digestive system and affects about 30,000 children and adults in the United States.

NATIONAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 2014

Black-White Wealth Gap At 24-Year High

The economy is recovering, but not the bottom line for black Americans, according to new ﬁgures from the Pew Research Center. The median wealth of black households dropped an astonishing 34 percent from 2010 to 2013, according to Pew’s analysis of Federal Reserve data. That of white households grew slightly over the same period. In dollars, that meant the median white household was worth $141,900, while the median black household was worth just $11,000. Wealth was deﬁned here as the difference between the value of the household’s assets -- like a house and stocks -- and its liabilities. Another way to look at it: The median wealth of white households was 13 times higher than the median wealth of black households last year. That’s the widest gap measured since 1989, when white people’s fortunes were 17 times bigger. Between then and now, the gap was at its narrowest in 1998 and 2001, when white households were six times as wealthy as black households.

For many middle-class Americans, wealth is tied to the value of their homes. When the housing market crashed in 2007, the value of Americans’ assets took a beating across racial groups. Yet in the recovery, blacks

have not bounced back as well as whites. Black homeownership rates in the U.S. have historically been lower than white homeownership rates for a variety of reasons, but primarily due to a long history of racist housing policies that legal reforms have not entirely erased. During the housing boom of the last decade, blacks were more likely to get stuck with highcost subprime mortgage loans than whites. In the crash, blacks were more likely to lose their homes than whites. The gap between white and Hispanic households, meanwhile, was at a 12-year high in 2013. According to Pew’s report, white households’ median net worth was about 10 times that of Hispanic households: $141,900 vs. $13,700. And Hispanics’ median wealth had fallen 14 percent from 2010 to 2013. Over the same period, median income for black, Hispanic and other minority households plunged 9 percent. Median income for white households fell just 1 percent.

Former U.S. Vice President Would Torture Again Dick Cheney gave an unﬂinching defense of the CIA’s post-9/11 torture program on “Meet the Press” recently, dismissing criticisms of the program’s forced rectal feedings, waterboarding and a death. “It worked. It absolutely did work,” said Cheney, a driving force behind the George W. Bush administration’s use of harsh tactics in response to the 9/11 attacks. The Senate report on the interrogation program details forced rectal feedings that were medically unnecessary. But on Sunday, Cheney said the feedings were done for “medical reasons.” The former vice president showed little remorse for the dozens of prisoners who were found to have been wrongfully detained, for the man who died in the program, or for people like Khaled El-Masri -- a German citizen who was shipped off to Afghanistan and sodomized in a case of mistaken identity. “I’d do it again in a minute,” said

Former Vice President Dick Cheney was on Meet the Press recently to discuss the torture that went on during the George W. Bush term.

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Cheney. He also spoke repeatedly of how the program was justified to get the “bastards” who perpetrated the 9/11 attacks. Cheney said he was more disturbed by the detainees released from Guantanamo and prisons in Iraq -- many under his own administration -- who have returned to the battlefield. He cited in particular the leader of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was released from a U.S. prison in Iraq in 2004. “I’m more concerned with bad guys who got out and released than I am with a few that, in fact, were innocent,” Cheney said. About the program’s serious errors -- and the abuses that CIA Director John Brennan described as “abhorrent” on Thursday -- Cheney said, “I have no problem as long as we achieve our objective.” The Senate report has led to new calls for former Bush administration or CIA officials to be prosecuted for the torture program they oversaw, but Cheney on Sunday dismissed an appeal from Ben Emmerson, the UN Special rapporteur on counterterrorism and human rights, to reopen inquires. “I have little respect for the United Nations, or for this individual, who doesn’t have a clue,” said Cheney.

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Professor at UT Health Receives Grant for Research MEMPHIS, TN — Gustavo MirandaCarboni, PhD, assistant professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), has received a grant totaling $158,232 from the National Cancer Institute, a subsidiary of the National Institutes of Health, to study triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). The award will be used to support a project titled, “The Role of WNT10B and HMGA2 in Lung Metastasis in Triple Negative Breast Cancer,” and will be distributed over one year. Breast cancer kills more than 45,000 women per year from metastasis to the brain, bones, liver and lungs. Approximately 15 to 20 percent of breast carcinomas are classified as “triple receptor negative” (TN) and TN-subtypes have the worst survival outcome. The major risk factors for triple negative breast cancer include high body mass index, young age at breast cancer diagnosis (33-45 years old), young age of menarche (first menstrual period), lack of breastfeeding and African-American ethnicity. Despite sensitivity to chemotherapy, TNBC has a propensity to metastasize, mainly to the brain and lungs. In contrast, other breast cancer subtypes preferentially metastasize to the bone and liver. Unlike other subtypes of breast cancer, there is no targeted therapy for TNBC. The long-term goal of Dr. MirandaCarboni and his research team is to develop targeted therapeutics to treat or

prevent lung metastasis for TNBC patients. “The resources for African-American women afflicted with TNBC are not very plentiful due to a significant lack of medical care access,” said Dr. Miranda-Carboni. “It is our hope that in collaboration with West Cancer Center and Regional One Health, we can develop a treatment against TNBC metastasis in African-American women at high risk for the disease.” The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit http://www. nih.gov. As Tennessee’s only public, statewide, academic health system, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is to bring the benefits of the health sciences to the achievement and maintenance of human health, with a focus on the citizens of Tennessee and the region, by pursuing an integrated program of education, research, clinical care, and public service. Offering a broad range of postgraduate and selected baccalaureate training op-

Dr. Jeffery M. Klco, assistant professor, Department of Pathology in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), in back, has received a $700,000 Burroughs Wellcome Career Award for Medical Scientists. His research will expand understanding of how blood cells develop, which ultimately may advance treatment options for diseases like leukemia. Photo by Seth Dixon, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

UT Health’s Klco Receives Burroughs Wellcome Award MEMPHIS, TN — Jeffery M. Klco, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Pathology in the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), has received a Burroughs Wellcome Career Award for Medical Scientists (CAMS). A highly competitive program, CAMS provides $700,000 awards over five years for physician-scientists, who are committed to an academic career, to bridge advanced postdoctoral/ fellowship training and the early years of faculty service. Proposals must be in the area of basic biomedical, disease-oriented or translational research. Dr. Klco and his team are investigating how disrupting signals in the bone marrow can influence blood stem cells, which give rise to all the other blood cells of an animal. They will also investigate how introducing

certain inhibitors will affect the development and growth rate of different cells in the bone marrow. The research will expand understanding of how blood cells develop. Dr. Klco and his team hope to ultimately improve treatment options for diseases like leukemia, cancer of the blood, which is one of the most common cancers among children. “This award will allow us to aggressively pursue novel approaches to treating patients with leukemia by understanding how different cell populations can influence the growth and development of leukemia,” Dr. Klco said. His research team will be located at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where he is an assistant member in the Department of Pathology. The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) is an independent private foundation dedicated to advancing the biomedical

sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities. Within this broad mission, BWF has two primary goals: To help scientists early in their careers develop as independent investigators To advance fields in the basic biomedical sciences that are undervalued or in need of particular encouragement. A Board of Directors comprising distinguished scientists and business leaders governs BWF. BWF was founded in 1955 as the corporate foundation of the pharmaceutical firm Burroughs Wellcome Co. In 1993, a generous gift from the Wellcome Trust in the United Kingdom enabled BWF to become fully independent from the company, which was acquired by Glaxo in 1995. BWF has no affiliation with any corporation. For more information about BWF, visit: www.bwfund.org.

Dr. Gustavo Miranda-Carboni and his research team have been awarded a $158,232 grant by the NIH that will allow them to develop targeted therapeutics to treat or prevent lung metastasis for triple negative breast cancer patients.

portunities, the main UTHSC campus is located in Memphis and includes six colleges: Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. UTHSC also educates and trains cohorts of medicine, pharmacy and/or health professions students -- in addition to medical resi-

dents and fellows -- at its major sites in Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville. Founded in 1911, during its more than 100 years, UT Health Science Center has educated and trained more than 57,000 health care professionals in academic settings and health care facilities across the state.

Watts Recipient of Dancy Hooks Award MEMPHIS, TN — Executive Director Beverly Watts Recipient of Frances Dancy Hooks Award recently, the Tennessee State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) honored Executive Director Beverly Watts of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission (THRC) with the Frances Dancy Hooks Award. Women in NAACP (WIN) have long been at the forefront of the NAACP. The WIN program addresses educational health, social, political, economic and other civil rights issues impacting the lives of women and children. The Frances Dancy Hooks Award recognizes women who have made and are making pioneering or significant contributions to their communities through their professional careers or through volunteerism and advocacy work. The award was presented at the 68th Annual Tennessee State Convention WIN (Women in the NAACP) Breakfast. Beverly Watts has been the Executive Director of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission since 2007. She has more than 30 years of experience in civil rights enforcement and education in the public and private sectors. She has served as Chair of Women Executives in State Government and currently serves on the boards of Cable Nashville, YWCA of Middle Tennessee, and the International Association of Official Human Rights Agencies. She is a life member of the NAACP. She leads a staff of 29 at the Commission which is responsible for enforcing the TN Human Rights Act (THRA) which prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation and coordinates the State of Tennessee’s compliance with Title VI

Beverly Watts

Frances Dancy Hooks

of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Compliance. The THRA prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, creed, sex, disability and familiar status in housing. The commission receives, mediates, investigates and when necessary litigates allegation of discrimination and provides education to employers, housing providers and providers of public accommodations. For more information, call 1-800251-3589 or visit the THRC’s website atwww.tn.gov/humanrights.

U of M Seeks to Raise Minimum Wage MEMPHIS, TN — Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement in response to University of Memphis President M. David Rudd’s announcement that he will seek approval from the Tennessee Board of Regents to raise U of M workers’ minimum wage to $10.10 per hour: “I commend U of M President David Rudd for taking this step to improve the lives of his employees by raising the school’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour—it is a great start that shows his concerns for the University’s workers. Throughout my career, I have always fought to ensure that those who work hard and play by the rules can earn a living wage and don’t

have to struggle to provide for themselves and their families. I was proud to vote for the last increase in the federal minimum wage in 2007, and am honored to co-sponsor the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013, which would increase the minimum wage to $10.10 across the nation.” “I urge the Tennessee Board of Regents to approve this increase and hope my colleagues in the House of Representatives follow U of M’s lead. Raising the federal minimum wage would help thousands of Memphians and millions of Americans, reduce income inequality and strengthen American families.

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Historic Basketball Game in Nashville

NASHVILLE, TN — Father Ryan High School’s basketball teams will face Pearl-Cohn High School at the Municipal Auditorium on January 5, 2015, commemorating the first match between Father Ryan and Pearl High School in 1965. Referred to as “the game that changed the South,” the contest between the two schools in 1965 was the first-ever sporting event in the South between an integrated team and an all African-American team. The game-day events will include: The Nashville Sports Council and Comcast Sports Speaker Series “The Game That Changed the South Celebratory Luncheon” sponsored by McDonald’s, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Wildhorse Saloon; An exhibit in the Civil Rights Room at the Nashville Public Library at 3:30 p.m., which will include photographs and memorabilia from the game 50 years ago; and The 50th Anniversary Game sponsored by Star Physical Therapy and McDonalds at the Municipal Auditorium. Pre-game events will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tipoff of the girls’ game will be at 6:00 p.m., with the boys’ game to follow at 7:30 p.m. All of the game day events will be open to the public. The luncheon will feature a panel of guests including Perry Wallace, Pearl Class of 1966 and center on the 1965

Perry Wallace, Pearl Class of 1966

team; Andrew Maraniss, author of “Strong Inside: The Story of Perry Wallace”; Jesse Porter, Father Ryan Class of 1964, who in 1963 with Willie Brown became the first African-Americans to integrate sports in the South; and Lyn Dempsey, Father Ryan Class of 1965, who made the winning shot in the game. Members of both 1965 teams will be part of the activities, including players, coaches, and staff. They will be introduced at the luncheon and saluted before the boys’ game. The 1965 game attracted more than 8,700 fans to the Auditorium—and some reports claim that 10,000 people were actually in attendance—in a match between two of the best teams in the state. It was the largest crowd ever to see a regular season game. Dempsey’s basket went through the hoop as the horn sounded, earning Father Ryan a 52-51 victory in a game that lived up to its billing. Wallace, Walter Fisher and Ted McClain led the Pearl team while Father Ryan was paced by Brown, Champ Hounihan and Pat Sanders. To learn more about the events and to purchase tickets, visit www.fatherryan.org/pearl50. Game tickets are also available at www.ticketmaster.com

HHS AwardsAffordable Care Act Funding

NASHVILLE, TN — Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced $546,397 in Affordable Care Act funding to 22 health centers in Tennessee to recognize health center quality improvement achievements and invest in ongoing quality improvement activities. Tennessee health centers receiving awards today are proven leaders in areas such as chronic disease management, preventive care and the use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to report quality data. “This funding rewards Tennessee health centers that have a proven track record in clinical quality improvement, which translates to better patient care, and it allows them to expand and improve their systems and infrastructure to bring the highest quality primary care services to the communities they serve,” said Secretary Burwell. “With these funds, health centers in Tennessee will continue to provide access to high quality, comprehensive primary and preventive health care to the

Sylvia M. Burwell, Health and Human Services Secretary

Family Fantastic

Are You Making This Relationship Mistake? By Simone Body

Imagine you and your spouse are whisked away for an all-expense paid 3-day vacation at an exclusive resort. While hanging out on a crisp Saturday morning, your spouse turns to you and says “Look at that hummingbird, have you ever seen one like that before?” You nod (without looking up), say “uh huh” and return to sorting through your Facebook posts.

Your spouse mentioning that hummingbird is an example of an emotional bid for acceptance. An emotional bid is a request for attention, affection, or support and your response to that request generates a critical outcome. For example, if your spouse mentions the humming bird and you put down your cell phone, wrap your arm around their waist, and respond you would be making a deposit into their Emotional Bank Account. However, if you half-nod and continue staring at your iPhone you would be making a withdrawal from their Emotional Bank Ac-

patients that need it the most.” Tennessee Health centers receiving these funds are being recognized for high levels of quality performance in one or more of the following categories. Health center quality leaders received awards if they were among the top 30 percent of all health centers that achieved the best overall clinical outcomes, demonstrating their ability to focus on quality in all aspects of their clinical operations; 7 Tennessee health centers received funding in this category for approximately $173,280. Clinical quality improvers received awards if they demonstrated at least a 10 percent improvement in clinical quality measures between 2012 and 2013, showing a significant improvement in the health of the patients they serve; 22 Tennessee health centers received funding in this category for approximately $328,115. Electronic Health Record reporters received funding if they used EHRs to report clinical quality measure data on all of their

patients, a key transformational step in driving quality improvement for all health center patients across the nation; 3 Tennessee health centers received funding in this category for approximately $45,000. “These funds reward and support those health centers that have taken steps to achieve the highest levels of clinical quality performance and improvement,” said Health and Resources Administration (HRSA) Administrator Mary K. Wakefield, Ph.D., R.N. In Tennessee, 27 HRSA-supported health centers operate more than 187 service delivery sites that provide care to nearly 367,754 patients. Nationally, nearly 1,300 HRSA-supported health centers operate more than 9,200 service delivery sites that provide care to nearly 22 million patients in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Pacific Basin.

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count. The theory of Emotional Bids and Emotional Bank Accounts is a highly researched concept from Dr. John Gottman. He has been researching relationships for 40 years and has observed thousands of couples at the Love Lab he created at the University of Washington. Dr. Gottman says that over time if we reject or turn away from our partners emotional bids we are building an environment of distrust that will eventually erode the security of the relationship. But, if we turn toward or accept our partners emotional bid we are making a deposit in our partner’s Emotional Bank Account by saying “I’m interested in you, I accept you, and I’m on your side.” A similar principle was studied by the University of Massachusetts- Boston regarding mother-child attachment. This study documented positive interactions between a mother and child i.e. tickling, smiling, and cooing versus a mother with a “still face” i.e. no emotion when the child cooed or played. The still face stressed the baby out. He cried and then avoided looking at his mother. But, when the mother laughed and played, the baby laughed and played too. The study explains that we can create secure environments for the development of our children by acknowledging and engaging them. Don’t make the still face mistake. Whether we are interacting with our spouses, children, or other loved ones they need us to turn toward them, accept them, and make a meaningful connection.

It is great to see the gas prices below $2.50 per gallon. Gas prices have not been this low since November 2009. There must be a catch. It is unlikely the oil companies found the need to lower prices out of the goodness of their hearts. There was a theory not too long ago that the oil companies had no heart. Especially after the BP/Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010. We should seize this opportunity to become more energy independent. Just because gas prices are cheaper now does not mean we should take our foot off the gas petal for innovation. We should not be dependent on the OPEC nations that governed the price of oil from the Middle East. After all, American innovation and technology should be used to smother those companies. We can develop energy from solar, wind and water. The sale of hybrids and battery operated cars are at an all time high. President Obama even spoke of a goal of putting 1 million plug in electric vehicles on the roads in the US by 2015 in his 2011 State of the Union address. This was an attempt to reduce the dependence on oil. There is concern the

THOMAS SHEFFIELD decline in energy costs will result in our becoming lazy. We will lose the momentum gained from the necessity of having alternative energy sources. Companies see the need to take advantage of as many new opportunities as possible for their survival. As stated in previous articles, leaders get to choose. Companies that lead the way will help shape many environmental regulations which will turn into a sustainable competitive advantage. Businesses can beat any competition by being the first to redesign their current products or by innovating new ones. Sustainability is now the key driver of innovation. Let’s look at some examples of companies that have made innovative changes to environmentally friendly products. Proctor and Gamble discovered people use 3% of their energy on washing clothes in hot water. They developed a cold water

detergent and distributed it in 2005. The number of households using this product jumped from 2% to 21% in England alone by 2008. Once this trend catches on worldwide, they will be able to cash in big time. Clorox also launched their Green Works product which is a non synthetic cleaning product in 2008. Clorox was able to gain a 40% share of the $200 million market. We should not lose this opportunity for investment. We are able to use our savings on products that will benefit and not harm the planet. We should invest in infrastructure that allows us to become energy efficient and keep the costs of the goods we make down. This will give the consumer more power to make purchases and reinvest in our own businesses. If you would like to learn more about ways your business can take advantage of lower gas prices, please feel free to contact me thomsustainableconsulting@gmail. com or you can follow me on Twitter @tcsheff

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Haslam Continued from page 1A plan had received verbal approval from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition to getting legislative approval, the state must submit a waiver to HHS. U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-5) issued a statement on Gov. Bill Haslam’s Insure Tennessee plan: “Gov. Haslam’s announcement is a step in the right direction,” Cooper said. “Expanding health insurance to more Tennesseans is the right thing to do for patients, hospitals and businesses.” Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement regarding Governor Haslam’s newly-announced “Insure Tennessee” Medicaid plan: “While I regret the amount of time that it took Governor Haslam to reach this agreement, I am relieved that he has completed his negotiations with the Obama Administration to begin expanding health coverage to more Tennesseans. I am glad the governor is following Arkansas’ lead and expanding coverage as our neighbor did 2 years ago. I remain cautiously optimistic that the General Assembly will pass and implement the governor’s plan,” said Congressman Cohen. “As a founding member of the Congressional State Medicaid Expansion Caucus, I remain committed to ensuring that all Tennesseans are able to take advantage of the benefits and protections made available through the President’s landmark Affordable Care Act. I believe that a full expansion of TennCare as originally prescribed by the law is the best way to cover Tennesseans, I am hopeful that implementation of the Governor’s plan can put Tennessee on the road to achieving universal health coverage in the future.” Craig Becker, president and chief executive of the Tennessee Hospital Associ-

ation, applauded the plan. “The working uninsured in our state currently find themselves in a coverage gap that results in limited access to healthcare. Insure Tennessee can close this gap and help our neighbors and loved ones find quality coverage and access to care,” he said in a statement. Insure Tennessee offers several options of coverage for individuals below 138 percent of poverty ($16,100 for an individual and $27,300 for a family of three). Tennesseans 21 to 64 years old will be offered a choice of the Healthy Incentives Plan or the Volunteer Plan. The Volunteer Plan would provide a health insurance voucher to participants that would be used to participate in their employer’s health insurance plan. The voucher, valued at slightly less than the average TennCare per-enrollee cost, can be used to pay for premiums and other out-of-pocket expenses associated with participation in an individual’s employer sponsored private market plan. Participants in the Healthy Incentives Plan may choose to receive coverage through a redesigned component of the TennCare program, which would introduce Healthy Incentives for Tennesseans (HIT) accounts, modeled after Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), which can be used to pay for a portion of required member cost-sharing. The governor’s Delivery System Reform Initiative lays the foundation for reform by addressing the underlying quality and outcome deficiencies that contribute to growing health care costs and unaffordable insurance coverage. This initiative creates financial incentives for providers to provide high quality care in an efficient and appropriate manner

Moses Continued from page 1A lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates and peer reviews by practice area. The result is a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys. The Super Lawyers lists are published nationwide in Super Lawyers Magazines and in leading city and regional magazines and newspapers across the

country. Super Lawyers Magazines also feature editorial profiles of attorneys who embody excellence in the practice of law. For more information about Super Lawyers, visit SuperLawyers.com MTR Family Law represents and advises clients throughout Middle Tennessee in the area of family law, premarital agreements,

so as to reduce costs and improve health outcomes. Insure Tennessee builds on this reform initiative by creating new participant incentives that align with the existing provider incentives. Ultimately, bringing the health care consumer into the equation is critical to successfully controlling cost growth. The voucher program provides a fixed contribution that can be applied to the costs of a person’s private market plan. All costs incurred in excess of the amount of the voucher are the responsibility of the participant. This structure empowers individuals to make a choice about which plan is better for their needs and to manage their health care expenses to avoid additional costs. Newly eligible individuals who choose to participate in the TennCare program and whose incomes are above 100 percent of poverty will be required to pay premiums and copays for services. All enrollees, including those with incomes below poverty, will have modest pharmacy copays. TennCare members “earn” contributions into their HIT accounts by performing healthy behaviors. The account then can be used to cover copayment expenses. The design of Insure Tennessee is based on private market principles that provide incentives to participants to engage in their health care by actively managing their health care costs. Through both programs, Insure Tennessee introduces a commercial health insurance experience which can help Tennesseans prepare for independence from public assistance. Haslam was joined for the announcement in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the State Capitol by representatives from a coalition of business, health care and civic organizations who applauded the plan and its impact on Tennessee. postnuptial agreements, domestic partnership agreements, marital dissolution agreements, divorce, child custody and support, spousal support (alimony), property and debt division, juvenile court matters and, parentage. Lawyers in the firm are skilled litigators, negotiators, mediators and collaborative law practitioners. The firm is located at 205 23rd Avenue North, Nashville. Visit www. mtrfamilylaw.com for more information.

Cities Continued from page 1A An advantage studying Memphis and Nashville is that the comparison in many ways eliminates the problem of adjusting for regional and partisan variables. Both have been subject to the same state regulations, tax rates and again both have been governed by Democratic mayors. This might be as close to an “apples to apples” comparison as is possible. Last year Forbes named Nashville the number two big city in the U.S. for jobs, behind San Francisco, with an unemployment rate of about 5%. But three hours away, Memphis has an unemployment rate just short of 8%, is one of the slowest recovering cities in the nation and “was described by Forbes as being the third-most miserable city in the United States and the second-most dangerous city in the United States. “ A couple other indicators of metropolitan vitality and future success are population growth and the percentage of change in young, college graduates choosing to move to a particular city. Both are trending overwhelmingly in favor of Nashville with population growth of +24.5% and percentage change in college grads at +48% since 2000, compared to a more anemic 10.3% and 10% respectively for Memphis. Simply put, the former – Nashville – has thrived over the past decade while the latter – Memphis – has floundered. This, despite them being a three hour drive from each other, sharing the same state government and featuring many of the same attractions (i.e. country music). Why? Well, there are a lot of reasons, but they come down to one thing: leadership. Patrone, Communications Director at VoiceGlance, describes the very different strategies Nashville and Memphis took in building their cities since 2000, Nashville investing in large public works projects, whereas Memphis was offering businesses tax incentives. Specifically, Memphis granted 415 tax freezes between 2001 and 2011 to

businesses that would relocate or expand within the city, according to Smart City Memphis. Nashville, meanwhile, only granted five tax freezes over that same period. Nashville instead invested in projects that benefited the public as a whole, like the construction of a $600 million convention center called “Music City Center” that looks like a giant guitar and opened in 2013. The Memphis “tax freezes” often were fraught with allegations of corruption, and they

tended to help the business more that they did the city. They have not fostered growth and encouraged tourism the way the convention center has. The self critical comparison of the two cities, published in Smart City Memphis is refreshingly honest in its analysis, providing the following facts: Today, the 2009 population of Nashville MSA is 50% larger than Memphis – 1,582,264 to 1,018,512. Nashville has 746,700 jobs, compared to 521,000 in Memphis. The 2009 gross product of Memphis is $51 billion. Nashville’s is $69.5 billion. The number of civilians employed in science and engineering in Nashville are 26,453, compared to Memphis’ 14,316. The value of exports in Memphis is $4 billion and in Nashville, the exports are valued at $6.5 billion. While Memphis was losing 1.9% of its gross domestic product during the recession, Nashville’s gross domestic product increased 1.5%. They close with five lessons Memphis can learn from Nashville which begin with not selling “your city at a discount” and offering “a workforce prepared to compete in the global economy. “

Gómez Continued from page 1A support Marcela, and I know TLACC is in great hands.” A native of Bogotá, Colombia, with a background in communications, Gómez established her own bilingual and bicultural marketing and communications agency, Hispanic Marketing Group, in 2002. Gómez has served on the board of the TLACC since 2006. She was a member of the inaugural board of directors of Conexión Américas in 2002 and president

of the board from 2004 to 2006. Based in Nashville but serving the entire state, the Tennessee Latin American Chamber of Commerce is an inclusive, nonprofit organization that welcomes all interested members across Tennessee. TLACC’s vision is to be the leading voice on business issues relating to the Latino community across Tennessee. TLACC serves members with the leadership

Lesson two emphasizes Nashville’s support of sustained leadership that would work closely with business toward a vision for the future and put “their money where their mouths were.” Lesson number 3 points out that rather than dwell in the past and blame others, Nashville figured out what was “broken and put together impressive coalitions to fix it, all the while keeping one eye on what makes it authentic. . . finding the positive on which people can join hands.” Lesson 4 suggests that civic conversation should be honest but not self-destructive, and that through a “strong sense of civic commitment” Nashville raised the bar for the whole city: “higher ambition drives higher actions.” Finally they acknowledge the reality of political influence and that building powerful coalitions of government, business and citizens demands attention and produces results. While I agree with Smart City Memphis and Patrone when they credit leadership for the success of Nashville and the continued struggle of Memphis, I would emphasize that there is more to it than just leadership. As we can see from the debacle in Kansas, a governor and state legislature can lead their citizens over the cliff with their experiments in emaciated government. It is the policies of leaders and the recognition that government has an important role to play in creating and maintaining a society worth living in, and advocate for all its citizens by guiding business leaders down the path of civic responsibility over and above profit. The tale of these two historic American cities, Nashville and Memphis, shows us that it is not only about the party affiliation of our leaders but the progressive vision of a society where we work together to craft and implement policy for the good of all rather than bending over backwards to appease the wealthy few in hopes they will throw the rest of us loyal dogs a bone or two.

and support required to create opportunities for Latino-owned companies, Latino professionals and students, while also opening new markets for non-Latino organizations willing to become engaged with the growing Latino communities. TLACC establishes programs that advance achievement in education, health care and business development in the Latino communities in Tennessee. For more information, visit www. tlacc.org

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Cheekwood Announces New Exhibit

NASHVILLE, TN — In early 2015, Cheekwood will host A Celebration of Trees, in honor of its Level IV Arboretum status. Rooted with an exhibition in Cheekwood’s Museum of Art, featuring works by noted landscape artist Charles Brindley, the celebration will tie together Tennessee’s Arbor Day, National Arbor Day, and Tu B’Shevat, Jewish Arbor Day, or “the New Year for Trees” with a wide variety of education and public programs guaranteed to delight tree lovers of all ages. With approximately 70 drawings and paintings, Trees of Myth and Legend will be a fitting tribute to an artist who has dedicated much of his career to bringing viewers into communion with the trees and landscape of Tennessee. Brindley’s highly representational drawings and paintings mesmerize viewers with their level of detail and multi-layered composition, capturing both the ageless beauty and fragility of nature. “Brindley’s highly representational drawings and paintings mesmerize viewers with their multi-layered abstract elements, capturing both the ageless beauty and fragility of nature,” said Jochen Wierich, Curator for Cheekwood’s Museum of Art. “We are thrilled to unveil his recent drawing of our venerable chinquapin oak tree at the end of the Swan Lawn that was created specifically for this exhibit.” “We couldn’t have chosen a better artist to help us celebrate trees,” said Jane MacLeod, President & CEO of Cheekwood. “We are honored to welcome Charles Brindley back to Cheekwood, and encourage our members and guests to find inspiration in his masterful depiction of nature and in the trees that make Cheekwood the spectacular arboretum it is today.” Brindley held his first exhibition at Cheekwood in 1982 and exhibited as part of the Temporary/Contemporary series in 1996. In addition to the drawings of Cheekwood’s historic Swan Lawn Oak Tree,

Brindley will exhibit other new work and many tree-related drawings and paintings from the past three decades, including his studies of trees at Glen Leven, the staircase at the Tennessee Governor’s Residence and the Wisteria Arbor at Cheekwood. This will be the ﬁrst time all the drawings of Cheekwood’s mansion that Brindley made between 1999 and 2000 will be exhibited together in one room. Last year, Charles Brindley exhibited works at Glen Leven and will also exhibit works in 2015 at Belmont University. Schedule of A Celebration of Trees Activities and Events: Museum Exhibition Charles Brindley: Trees of Myth and Legend February 4 – April 19 Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am – 5pm Lunch & Lecture Tu B’Shevat: The New Year of Trees Thursday, January 15 12:00 pm Guided Exhibition Tour: Charles Brindley: Trees of Myth and Legend Saturdays & Sundays, beginning February 7 1:30 pm Guided Arboretum Tours: Saturdays, March 21 – April 25 11:30 am Lunch & Lecture Charles Brindley: Exploring Creative Process through Quality of Emotion Experience Thursday, February 19 12:00 pm Tu B’Shevat Celebration & Family Day Sunday, February 22 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Celebrate the Jewish New Year of Trees at Cheekwood’s inaugural Tu B’Shevat Celebration and Family Day. Tuesdays for Tots TREEmendous Art Tuesday, March 3 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us to make a totally tree-mendous decoration in celebration of Tennessee’s Arbor Day on March 6. Lunch & Lecture Dogwoods: Great Plants for Southern Gardens Thursday, March 19 12:00 pm. Ask people what their favorite ﬂowering tree is in the South, and dogwoods are sure to be near the top of

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their list. Join us as we discuss some of the best dogwood choices for middle Tennessee. Drawing Workshop with Charles Brindley Wednesday, April 8th 10:00 am – 4:30 pm Professional Development Workshop for Teachers Project Learning Tree (preregistration required) Saturday, April 11 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an environmental education program that uses the outdoors as a classroom. Through interactive lessons, teachers will gain awareness and knowledge of the natural world, using our native forests as a foundation. Activities focus on engaging students in hands-on experiences that develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Cheekwood in Bloom Arbor Day Celebration Saturday, April 25 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Celebrate National Arbor Day and the blooming trees of spring at Cheekwood! Join us for family-friendly, interactive performances and activities focusing on all things tree-related, including tree climbing, art activities, and tree seedlings available for transplanting at home. Additionally, demonstrations and tours will highlight tree care, tree protection, where

trees come from and what they give us. Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Our mission is to preserve Cheekwood as an historical landmark where beauty and excellence in art and horticulture stimulate the mind and nurture the spirit. Cheekwood presents world-class art exhibitions, showcases breathtaking gardens, and offers education programs and seasonal festivals to school children and families as well as to the citizens of Nashville and its visitors. Its attendance and membership have dramatically increased in recent years, and the institution has become an increasingly accessible and relevant place in the Nashville community. In 2013, Cheekwood welcomed over 300,000 visitors, making us one of the city’s top cultural attractions, with approximately 12,000 member households. Cheekwood is located at 1200 Forrest Park Drive in Nashville, 8 miles southwest of downtown Nashville. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $14 for adults, seniors $12 and children 3-17 are $7. Parking is $3 per car. For further information call 615356-8000 or visit www.cheekwood.org

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As part of Kwanzaa tradition, after enjoying family dinner, an elder leads guests in the Harambee (ha-RAM-bee) salute, where everyone says “Harambee!” seven times in unison. In Swahili, the word Harambee means “all pull together.” This year, Publix pulls together with your family to celebrate the special holiday.

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Quick Tips on Reducing Holiday Stress The holidays can be a joyful time, offering a chance to reconnect with friends and family. But they can also be stressful. You may feel pressure to buy and give gifts. Maybe you are worried about money. The holidays can also be hectic. There never seems to be enough time to get things done. Think about the kinds of events that trigger stress for you during the holidays. Then you can focus on one or two things you can do that will help the most to reduce stress. Here are some ideas: Preparing for the holidays Know your spending limit. Lack of money is one of the biggest causes of stress during the holiday season. This year, set a budget, and don’t spend more than you’ve planned. It’s okay to tell your child that a certain toy costs too much. Don’t buy gifts that you’ll spend the rest of the year trying to pay off. Give something personal. You can show love and caring with any gift that is meaningful and personal. It

doesn’t have to cost a lot. Or use words instead of an expensive gift to let people know how important they are to you. Make a phone call or write a note and share your feelings. Get organized. Make lists or use an appointment book to keep track of tasks to do and events to attend. Share the tasks. You don’t have to do everything yourself. Share your “to do” list with others. Spend time with friends and family while you share tasks like decorating, wrapping gifts, and preparing the holiday meal. Learn to say no. It’s okay to say “no” to events that aren’t important to you. This will give you more time to say “yes” to events that you do want to attend. Be realistic. Try not to put pressure on yourself to create the perfect holiday for your family. Focus instead on the traditions that make holidays special for you. And remember that just because it’s a holiday, family problems don’t go away. If you have a hard time being around your relatives, it’s okay to set limits on your time at events and visits.

Five Foods to Help You Curb Your Hunger By Katherine Brooking, MS, RD

If you feel like you’re suffering from a permanent case of “the munchies,” you’re not alone. Many people that I’ve counseled have told me that feeling hungry was the number one reason they gave up trying to lose weight. The good news is you don’t have to be a hostage to your hunger. Research has identified compounds in specific foods that can help you feel fuller longer and turn down hunger hormones. Here are five natural “hunger stoppers” that can help you win the battle of the bulge without feeling famished. 1. Raspberries While many berries offer health benefits, raspberries are a hunger-stopping standout. A one-cup serving of frozen red raspberries has only 80 calories and a whopping 9 grams of fiber. In fact, they’re one of the richest sources of fiber you can find. Because a high fiber diet makes people feel full sooner and longer, it helps to reduce food cravings. Raspberries also provide a hearty dose of vitamin C, manganese, and potassium. How to get more in your diet: Fresh raspberries are a delightful summer treat. But don’t limit this tasty berry to the summer season only. You can buy frozen red raspberries all year long. Thaw at room temperature for a few minutes and add them to cold cereals, yogurt, and over salads. An easy way to enjoy them is in a delicious breakfast smoothie. Blend 1 cup of both frozen red raspberries and nonfat milk with a medium banana for 60 seconds, and you’re ready to start your day. 2. Seaweed Seaweed is more than a trendy garnish; it’s real a cravings crusher. Seaweed has been enjoyed in Asia for centuries but is now gaining recognition for its appetite control and weight-loss benefits. Seaweed contains plenty of protein and soluble fiber, which help slow digestion and control blood sugar and cravings. What’s more, Japanese chemists have found that the brownish pigment in wakame (a seaweed often used in salads and soups) called fucoxanthin, which promotes weight loss. A study conducted at Hokkaido University in Japan saw obese rats lose five to 10% of their body weight when fucoxanthin was added to their regular food. Fucoxanthin works by stimulating the production of a protein that increases the burning of fat. How to get more in your diet: Look for seaweed in the ethnic foods aisle at grocery stores as well as at Asian

or health food stores. You can use it in soups, stews and stir-fry recipes. There are also some roasted seaweed snacks. I like the Korean-style Sesame and Wasabi flavors of Annie Chun’s Seaweed Snacks – they’re high in vitamins and minerals and 10 pieces have only 30 calories. 3. Pistachios (…and other nuts) Nuts may be another surprise on this list. But studies show that contrary to popular myth, pistachios and other nuts may help squash hunger and control weight. Why? Nuts may help keep you fuller longer, and preliminary research suggests their calories aren’t fully absorbed by the body. What’s more, in-shell pistachios provide a unique advantage for waistline-watchers. A preliminary study from Eastern Illinois University suggests that people who snacked on in-shell pistachios consumed 41% fewer calories than those who ate shelled pistachios. The authors say the empty shells might be a helpful visual cue about how much has been eaten, thereby potentially encouraging you to eat less. How to get more in your diet: Nuts are a great addition to cereals, yogurt, and even your favorite dessert. There also perfect for a trail mix. For my hikes, I take along a blend of pistachios, cranberries, and sunflower seeds. 4. Legumes (Beans, peas, lentils, soybeans and chickpeas) Legumes are a triple threat to tame hunger because they’re packed with fiber, resistant starch and slow-to-

digest protein. In fact, a recent study in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, found that overweight people who ate a bean-rich diet lost nearly 10 pounds in 16 weeks while also improving their blood cholesterol levels. Another analysis published in the journal Obesity found that people who ate about 1 cup (5.5 ounces) of legumes felt 31% fuller than those who didn’t eat these fiber-filled foods. How to get more in your diet: Keep beans and other legumes in your pantry so you’ll have them on hand for fast, convenient, and healthy meals. I add them to salads and also use them for quick soups, side dishes, chili and burritos. 5. Eggs Eggs are another powerful tool in your hunger-fighting arsenal. One study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that when people ate eggs for breakfast (versus equal-calorie breakfasts of either cereal or croissants), they consumed up to 438 fewer calories over the entire day. Other research indicates that an egg breakfast may help control hunger for a full 24 hours. How to get more in your diet: To keep blood cholesterol in check, limit your intake of eggs to 1 yolk per day and use egg whites for the additional protein they provide. One of my favorite egg dishes is a breakfast veggie scramble that I make with 1 whole egg and 2 whites with leftover chopped veggies and served in a warm low-fat whole-wheat tortilla.

Full Bladder and Women Over 40 at Night By Amy Norton

(HealthDay News) Many women have to get up more than once a night because of a full bladder, a new study finds. Researchers found that of over 2,000 women aged 40 and up, one-third said they routinely got up at least twice a night to use the bathroom. Doctors refer to that as nocturia, and it can be a sign that you’re drinking too much tea or coffee at night -- or a signal of a serious health condition “Traditionally, nocturia has been considered a part of other urinary tract disorders,” said lead researcher Dr. Amy Hsu, a fellow at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. But in this study, 40 percent of the women with nocturia reported no other urinary tract symptoms, such as daytime overactive bladder or urine leakage. That suggests nocturia often cannot be attributed to those conditions, according to Hsu, who reports the findings in the January issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Mary Townsend, a researcher at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, said nocturia is increasingly being recognized as a condition unto itself. “And this study supports that view,” said Townsend, who was not involved in the research. Even if nocturia is a woman’s only symptom, it can still be significant. “We know that nocturia can lead to lower sleep quality,” Townsend said. “Poor sleep can negatively affect your mood or daytime functioning, including your productivity at work.” And for older women, she noted, getting up at night could lead to a fall and potentially serious injury. Hsu’s team found that, not surprisingly, nocturia was more common among relatively older women. For every fiveyear increase in age, a woman’s risk rose by 21 percent. Nocturia was also more common among women who’d had a hysterectomy, hot flashes or had used vaginal estrogen to treat menopause symptoms. Bladder problems are common after

hysterectomy, and other studies have found a link to nocturia. As for hot flashes, they are notorious for keeping women up at night -- which could be one reason for the connection to nocturia, according to Hsu. On the other hand, relatively few women in the study were actually bothered by their nighttime trips to the bathroom. Only one-quarter said they were at least “moderately” bothered. So is nocturia only an issue if it “bothers” you? “That’s a good question,” Hsu said. “If it really doesn’t bother you, and you’re able to go right back to sleep, then it may not be a problem.” That’s especially true, she noted, if you can attribute the nocturia to something benign -- like drinking a lot of liquids close to bedtime. However, Townsend said nocturia can be a symptom of certain health conditions that boost the body’s urine production, like diabetes or heart failure. “So, there are still reasons to pay attention to nocturia, even if a woman isn’t bothered

by it,” she said. Nocturia can also affect people with certain conditions that disrupt sleep, Townsend said -- including sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. “So women with nocturia -- especially those whose symptoms are affecting their mood or ability to function during the day -- should be encouraged to talk to their health care provider,” Townsend said. Treatment for nocturia might include tackling the underlying cause -- such as untreated diabetes -- or simple lifestyle changes. And if necessary, Hsu said, there are medications that can help regulate urine production or calm an overactive bladder. “I think women should be aware that this condition is common, and not something to be embarrassed about,” Hsu said. “You’re not alone.” Two of Hsu’s co-authors on the study have received research funding from companies that make drugs for urinary tract disorders.

Health & WELLNESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 2014

Memory Lapses Among Highly Educated May Signal Higher Stroke Risk American Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report

People with a high level of education who complain about memory lapses have a higher risk for stroke according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. “Studies have shown how stroke causes memory complaints,” said Arfan Ikram, M.D., associate professor of neuroepidemiology at Erasmus University Rotterdam in The Netherlands. “Given the shared underlying vascular pathology, we posed the reverse question: ‘Do memory complaints indicate an increased risk of strokes?’” As part of the Rotterdam Study (1990-93 and 2000-01), 9,152 participants 55 or older completed a subjective memory complaints questionnaire and took the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). By 2012, 1,134 strokes occurred: 663 were ischemic, 99 hemorrhagic and 372 unspecified. Subjective memory complaints was independently associated with a higher risk of stroke, but a higher MMSE score wasn’t. Furthermore, those with memory complaints had a 39 percent higher risk of stroke if they also had a higher level of education. The finding is comparable to the association between subjective memory complaints and Alzheimer’s disease among highly educated people.

Arfan Ikram, M.D

“Give the role of education in revealing subjective memory complaints, we investigated the same association but in three separate groups: low education, medium education and high education,” Ikram said. “We found that the association of memory complaints with stroke was strongest among people with the highest education. If in future research we can confirm this, then I would like to assess whether people who complain about changes in their memory should be considered primary targets for fur-

ther risk assessment and prevention of stroke.” Researchers categorized level of education into three groups: low education - primary education only; intermediate education - primary education plus some higher education, lower vocational education, intermediate vocational education, or general secondary education; and high education - higher vocational education or university training. The study results apply evenly to men and women. With more than 95 percent of study participants being Cau-

casians living in Rotterdam, future studies should include more racially diverse groups, Ikram said. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures). When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood (and oxygen) it needs, so it and brain cells die. According to the American Stroke Association, about 795,000 Americans had a new or recurrent stroke each year. For more about stroke risk and prevention, visit strokeassociation.org

Gout Attacks Are More Common at Night Study Says By Robert Preidt

(HealthDay News) Acute gout attacks occur two times more often during the night and early morning than during the day, a new study finds.

“It is speculated that lower body temperature, nighttime dehydration, or a nocturnal dip of cortisol levels may contribute to the risk of gout attacks at night,” study author Dr. Hyon Choi, of Massachusetts General Hospital/Har-

vard Medical School, said in a journal news release. “Despite the possibility of a nighttime link to gout, no study prior to our current investigation has looked at the association between gout attack risk and the time of day,” Choi added. More than 8 million Americans have gout, according to the American College of Rheumatology. The current study included more than 700 gout patients. Their average age was 54. They were mostly white, and mostly male, according to the study. The researchers tracked their health for one year. During that time, there were almost 1,500 acute gout attacks. Of those, more than 700 occurred between midnight and 7:59 a.m. Around 300 happened between 8 a.m. and 2:59 p.m. And, almost 400 attacks occurred between 3 p.m. and 11:59 p.m., accord-

ing to the findings in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatology. Compared to daytime, the risk of an acute gout attack was more than twice as high overnight. The increased risk was seen even among patients with low purine intake in the 24 hours prior to an attack, the researchers found. When breaking down purines, the body produces uric acid. Acute gout attacks are triggered by the crystallization of uric acid within joints. Certain foods are high in purines, including organ meat, seafood and alcohol. “Our findings provide the first prospective evidence that the risk of gout flares is higher during the night and early morning hours than during the day,” Choi concluded. “As a result of our study, [preventive] measures that prevent gout flares, especially at night, may be more effective.”

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Vanderbilt Hot Shooters in Win BY RON WYNN

BLACK QBS STILL FACE DOUBT, SUSPICION TODAY It was only one moment on a sports talk show, a place that’s a haven for idiocy and exaggeration. Yet, it was a telling one. The host was longtime New York Daily News columnist and ESPN personality Mike Lupica, who also hosts a Sunday morning ESPN radio show carried nationally (locally on 102.5 The Game). He posed what seemed like an interesting question for the morning conversation. Which of the two quarterbacks, this year’s Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota or last year’s victor Jamesis Winston, did people think had a game more suited to the NFL? Most calls broke down along party lines, with West Coast callers picking Oregon’s Mariota and Southerners selecting Winston. But then came the call that fortunately for the most part today isn’t voiced publicly, but is a reflection of a lingering sentiment in some quarters. “I wouldn’t take Mariota because I don’t think he’s ready, and I wouldn’t draft any Black quarterbacks,” the caller (who incidentally was from New York) boomed out. “What did you say,” Lupica asked, to make certain he’d heard what he thought he heard. “I wouldn’t take any Black quarterbacks haven’t learned to play the position. Other than Warren Moon and Donovan McNabb, which ones have succeeded? Look at Geno Smith, Michael Vick, Robert Griffin III. Blacks dominate all these other skill positions, let them learn how to be a quarterback.” Lupica, to his credit, promptly told the man to get off the show and others calling behind him rightly identified that as the racist garbage it was. But setting aside the fact this guy also missed Russell Wilson, the current QB of the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, as well former successful Black QBs Randall Cunningham, James Harris and Doug Williams, the sentiments were proof positive that there’s still plenty of good old fashioned bigotry out there when it comes to Blacks playing football’s glamour position. That makes the upcoming draft quite interesting, because Winston and Mariota are the two top QB prospects. It’s also intriguing because things don’t fit the usual stereotype. Mariota is the first native of Hawaii to win a Heisman, but the high scoring Ducks play a spread offense, and some coaches (not all) maintain it is extremely difficult to convert spread QBs into effective NFL QBs from the pocket. Winston, for all his off-field and personality problems, is the protoype NFL QB in terms of size, arm strength and college system. He’s had a problem this season with interceptions (17 going into the FCS championship playoffs) but no one questions his potential or his ability to operate within the conventional NFL framework. Incidentally, the Titans could very possibly be in position to draft one of these two, but virtually every member of the media corps has gone on record urging them not to pick Winston due to his well chronicled offfield difficulties. Plus the Titans have Zach Mettenberger, whom they just gave the number one job to before he was injured. It is doubtful that they’ll be willing to expend a high draft choice on another QB before they determine whether Mettenberger can or cannot get the job done. Still, it’s not surprising that there are vestiges of the old racist sentiments regarding Black QBs out there. The struggles this season of Robert Griffin III, Geno Smith and Colin Kaepernick in the eyes of some have everything to do with race rather than systematic difficulties or just a slump. No one that I’ve heard has said that the problems of Blake Bortles or Derek Carr are due to their being white. In those instances people are smart enough to acknowledge how dreadful Jacksonville and Oakland are in total. The Griffin, Smith and Kaepernick cases are each different. In the first, it’s now apparent that Griffin never properly healed from his injuries and that he hasn’t adapted to the changes in scheme from college to pro. Smith may not ever become a franchise QB and Kaepernick has had a mystifying offyear, but has previously proven his value.

The Vanderbilt Commodores continue to make some early season noise, defeating Purdue, the alma mater of current head coach Kevin Stallings, Saturday.

By Ron Wynn

More indications were apparent Saturday that this season’s Vanderbilt men’s basketball team might be better than anticipated. The Commodores had a torrid shooting performance that allowed them to get out early and coast to a comfortable 81-71 home win over Purdue. It was also a memorable night for freshman Riley LaChance who had 26 points, the most by any Commodore freshman player since A. J. Ogilvy’s 27 in 2008. Vanderbilt also got 15 from Damian Jones and 12 from James Siakam. But the big reason for the win, Vanderbilt’s sixth in eight nonconference games thus far, was their offensive efficiency from both two and three-point territory. They made nearly 60 percent (58.3) of their shots from the floor, and made of nine of 14 three-pointers. They also were equally good on the defensive end, despite Purdue’s size advantage that featured a pair of seven-footers. Neither Isaac Haas (7’2’’) or A. J. Hammonds (7’) had much impact. Haas scored 13 points and Hammons only five. Haas did get seven rebounds and help Purdue to a slim rebounding advantage (29-25). But Hass was limited to eight shots from the floor, making five, and he missed five of eight free throws.

An 18-8 first half Vanderbilt run expanded a five-point lead into a 15-point advantage at 41-26. Vanderbilt also held Purdue to only one field goal in over seven and a half minutes during that first 20 minutes, with the Commodores ahead 43-23 at halftime. The Boilermakers (now 8-3) did rally briefly in the second half. But a LaChance three-pointer from long range that beat the shot clock at the 6:06 mark proved enough to end any Purdue comeback hopes. LaChance made nine of 13 from the floor, including three of four from three-point range. Purdue made only three of 11 three-point attempts. The win was Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings’ 298th, which broke a tie with Joe B. Hall and Hugh Durham for seventh place on the list of career wins for coaches at an SEC school. He’s now closing in on Tubby Smith’s 308 at Kentucky and Georgia. More importantly, despite some key player losses and defections before the season started, thus far Vanderbilt looks much better offensively. There are still question marks going into the SEC season regarding depth, defensive consistency and rebounding, but they are definitely a more effective and efficient team on the offense end for now, The men’s next game was another home contest against Western Carolina. The women’s team

was on the road for a game Sunday, then will play Marquette on Thursday. The Middle Tennessee University Blue Raiders had to hold on the final two minutes, but managed to edge Akron 6261 Saturday. The Blue Raiders made it hard on themselves by missing two free throws and adding in two turnovers, all in the final 1:45. But the Akron Zips couldn’t capitalize, as they also missed two free throws plus three attempts from three-point range. Reggie Upshaw Jr. had 17 points to pace the Blue Raiders. Jacquez Rozier added 13 and Edward Simpson Jr. 10. Pat Forsythe had 14 points for Akron, including four straight that tied the game at 61 with 2:08 remaining. Rozier made one of two free throws for the final margin, as neither team could do anything in the final moments. Kwan Cheatham had 12 points and Antino Jackson 10 for Akron (6-3). “Our team is an improving basketball team,” MTSU head coach Kermit Davis told Ganett Tennessee. “We shot 55 percent against a really good team. That’s an NCAA tournament team that rarely loses at home, overall I’m really proud. Middle Tennessee improved its record to 5-4. Their next game was Tuesday at Oklahoma State, followed by a Friday home contest against Chattanooga.

NHL

Sharks Prevent Perfect Preds Road Trip By Ron Wynn

The Nashville Predators’ hopes for a perfect road trip were dashed Saturday night by the San Jose Sharks, one of the few teams in the National Hockey League as hot as the Predators’ have been so far this season. The Sharks won their seventh game in the last eight tries, defeating the Predators 2-0 as goalie Antti Niemi made 29 saves and posted his second shutout of the year. The Predators’ Pekka Rinne did all he could, stopping 32 of 33 shots and keeping his goals against average down under 2.0 (it was 1.56 at game time). But Tomas Hertl’s goal at the 5:01 mark of the first period proved enough as the Predators’ offense failed them for one of the few times. Hertl got his goal when a shot went off the post and rebounded right to him. Rinne kept the Predators in the contest during the first two periods, when the Sharks had a huge 29-11 shot advantage. He had spectacular saves over that time, including a back-to-back pair in the second period from point blank range. Unfortunately, Nashville never mustered any offense until the third period, when they peppered Niemi with 18 shots, all of which he stopped. Joe Thornton had an empty net goal late in the third period for the final margin. It was a bit of revenge for Niemi, who lost all three times to Nashville last season. He had 18 of his 29 saves in the third period to pick up his 29th career shutout and first since the season-opener against Los Angeles on Oct. 8. Niemi had seven saves in the first period and San Jose fired 18 shots at Rinne, but only one got past the Predators goaltender. Thornton started the play that led to the goal. He sent a backhand shot toward

The Nashville Predators had won the first two games of their road trip, but ran into a team even hotter than them Saturday as San Jose defeated them 2-0.

the right circle from the boards. Joe Pavelski turned and fired it at the net and Hertl cleaned up for his seventh goal of the season. “The whole first period we had a game plan and we all bought into it,” Sharks coach Todd McLellan told the Sports Network.com. “It wasn’t just 15 guys; it was all 20 who executed it. The whole night we stuck to it. It was a good team win.” Rinne made 11 saves in the second period while Niemi only faced four shots, as the Sharks totally controlled the play and dictated the tempo. Things turned around completely in the final 20 minutes, but Nashville never was able to beat Niemi. Nashville also lost its captain Shea Weber for a lengthy part of the second period. The defenseman was cut under his arm when he came down on the left skate of Sharks forward Tye McGinn at the end of a check in the second period. Weber was bleeding under his arm as he left the ice but returned later in the period. The Predators were coming off a 5-1 victory over Arizona Thursday, their second straight on the road trip. That win

was sparked by Mike Fisher, who scored his first goal in seven games since returning from injury. Fisher has been averaging a hefty 17 minutes of ice time and winning 52 percent of his faceoffs in the games since his return. He’s also playing on both the power play and penalty killing units, and his goal came on a tip-in of a shot from Weber on the power play. Nashville’s also gotten a boost by the return of Gabriel Borque, who’s now on the fourth line and got a goal and two assists in the previous two games. The Predators 19-8-2 record has them in second place in the Western Conference’s Central Division. Their mark of 40 points coming into Saturday night’s game (28 games) was their best start ever. They also have given up the fewest goals of any NHL team, now 57. Nashville had a brief home interlude before returning to the road for two games. Fortunately after Tuesday’s game against the Boston Bruins at Bridgestone Arena they got three days off. They visit Minnesota on Saturday night, then will be at Columbus Dec. 22.

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NBA

Grizzlies Attack Phily Late By Ron Wynn

The Memphis Grizzlies avoided an embarrassing loss to an Eastern Conference also-ran Saturday night, overcoming a 12-point fourth quarter deficit and rallying for a 120-115 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in overtime. The Grizzlies improved their sparkling record to 19-4, the best start in team history, but only good enough for a one-game lead in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division over the Houston Rockets. They trail only the Golden State Warriors’ 20-2 mark for best overall in the NBA.

overtime, with the 76ers showing why they’re at the bottom in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division down the stretch. Critical mistakes included an offensive foul on Michael Carter Williams and a goal tending call against Hollis Thompson. Then, after Thompson hit a pair of free throws that seemed to seal the game, Philadelphia’s backcourt left Conley wide open from 25 feet. He promptly made the three-point shot to tie things at 109. The Grizzlies then outscored Philadelphia in overtime 11-6. Conley had a spectacular game. He made 13 of 22 shots from the

It took a near miraculous comeback from an 18-point fourth quarter deficit plus an overtime, but the Memphis Grizzlies pulled out a road win over the hapless Philadelphia 76ers Saturday.

But despite Philadelphia’s ugly record (they came into Saturday’s game having won only two of their first 22 games), the 76ers took full advantage of a tired Grizzlies squad playing games on back-to-back nights. They jumped on top in the first quarter 28-21 and maintained that seven-point lead through the first half. They stretched it out to 12 at the end of three quarters, and seemed fully in command with 7:39 remaining, leading 95-77. Then the Grizzlies stormed back, putting together a run that saw them quickly close the gap. It was Mike Conley’s three-pointer that tied the game and sent it into

floor, including five of nine threepointers for 36 points, and added nine assists. Conley had 16 points in the fourth quarter and was the key player during the comeback. Zach Randolph had 24 points and 11 assists, capitalizing whenever the 76ers double-teamed him in the low post to find open shooters on the perimeter or fellow post player Marc Gasol, who had 18 points. Courtney Lee had 19. Former Tennessee State University star Robert Covington led the 76ers with 24 points. CarterWilliams had a triple double with 16 points, 11 assists and 11 rebouds, while Hollis Thompson had 21 points. Philadelphia re-

mained the only NBA team that has yet to win a home game, as the loss dropped their record to 0-12 on their own court. The only troubling point remains the lack of bench production. Beno Udrih had a big three-pointer in the fourth quarter, but scored only five points. Jon Leuer missed all five of his shots and Quincy Poindexter missed his only shot. Tayshun Prince did make three of his seven shots for six points, but Vince Carter’s shooting woes continued. He made only two of eight shots, taking all of them from behind the arc, and winding up with six points. This came only one night after the Grizzlies survived in Charlotte, defeating the Hornets 113-107 in double overtime, making it 11 quarters of basketball overall in a 48-hour-period. The Grizzlies’ Southwest Division is easily the most competitive in the Western Conference. As the week began, all five teams were at least at .500 or better. San Antonio had overcome early season problems and were in third place at 16-7, followed by the Dallas Mavericks at 17-8. Even the Pelicans were 11-11. By contrast, the Northwest Division had only one team, the Portland Trailblazers, with a winning record at 18-7. They’ve already put a lot of space between themselves and both the Oklahoma Thunder and Denver Nuggets, tied for second at 10-13. Golden State’s amazing 20-2 mark has them almost five games (4 1/2) ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers at 16-7. The Toronto Raptors are the best of an otherwise sorry lot in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division; They are the only team with a winning record at 17-6, almost seven games (6 1/2) ahead of the Brooklyn Nets at 10-12. The Washington Wizards and surprising Atlanta Hawks are battling for first in the Southeast Division, with the Wizards a half game ahead at 16-6 to Atlanta’s 16-7. The Chicago Bulls have a one game lead in the Central Division at 14-8 over the erratic Cleveland Cavaliers at 13-9.

NFL

Titans Just Can’t Get a Win By Ron Wynn

The Tennessee Titans are finding that the so-called easy part of their schedule is anything but that, as they dropped a second straight game to a woeful New York team Sunday at LP Field. This time it was the Jets, who entered the game with the same 2-11 record as the Titans. They rallied twice from behind to deal the Titans another defeat, this one 16-11, supposedly the first time in NFL history that any game has ended with that score. The Titans didn’t score an offensive touchdown for the second straight game. They scored their 11 points on a safety and three field goals. They had leads of 2-0, 5-0, and 11-10, but ultimately couldn’t stop the Jets from making two long touchdown drives, the second one giving them the 16-11 lead with a little more than three minutes remaining. Tennessee also lost another quarterback as Jake Locker was slammed to the ground and went out with an injured shoulder. Charlie Whitehurst, who hadn’t played in more than two months, played the second half but couldn’t generate any touchdowns. There were also some bad penalties, including one that kept a Jets drive alive and resulted in the go-ahead touchdown. “We fought hard, but we can’t

An injury ravaged, depleted Titans team once again was unable to hold a fourth quarter lead at home, this time bowing to the New York Jets 16-11 Sunday. Photo by Earl Flippen, Jr.

make mistakes like having a bad penalty. I didn’t get any real explanation for that call,” head coach Ken Whisenhunt said on radio afterwards. “We have to get past it. It’s a tough thing we’re going through. I appreciate the things that these guys are doing in terms of how hard they work and how they prepare, but we just can’t make those bad plays.” Whisenhunt said that Locker’s shoulder came out on the field and that he couldn’t throw. The only thing he would have been able to do is hand off. Whisenhunt added that they wouldn’t know if Locker would be available for Thursday’s

game against Jacksonville. The Titans now play their third losing team in a row as the Jacksonville Jaguars, also 2-12, will entertain them in the Thursday night special. The season thankfully will end Dec. 28 with a home game against the Colts, who clinched the division championship earlier with a victory over the Texans. The Titans’ lone hope in the finale is that the Colts will no longer have any need to play their regulars and may treat it like a preseason game. But then, neither the Giants nor Jets had won a game in weeks before beating the Titans, so even that may not matter.

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The Tennessee Volunteers got their first win this season over a ranked opponent by erasing a 12-point second half deficit and defeating number 15 Butler in Knoxville Saturday.

UT Rallies to Win By Ron Wynn

The University of Tennessee needed a win over a ranked team to elevate their early season record. They got it in surprising fashion Sunday, as a second half rally led to a 67-55 home victory over number 15 ranked Butler. It was their first victory this season over any team ranked in the Top 20, and what made it even better was the fact the Volunteers looked defeated midway through the second half. Butler was ahead by 12 when Josh Richardson led a charge that saw Tennessee make a 24-point reversal from that point through the game’s final minutes. Richardson scored eight straight points after the first minute of the second half, and ended with 18 for the half and 20 for the game. Kevin Punter added 18 points for the Volunteers, who are now 4-3 on the season. The duo of Richardson and Punter proved particularly effective in the final 20 minutes, and shot a combined 16 of 23 from the floor. Richardson also did a lot of damage on the defensive end, getting a personal high six steals. Kellen Dunham led Butler with 16 points. It was his threepointer at the start of the second half that gave Butler it’s biggest lead. But the Volunteers held him to only one other field goal for the last 19 minutes. Kelan Martin added 13 points. Tennessee had its scoring problems in the first half, going over seven minutes without any points. They had only 25 points and were down by nine at 34-25. Then Butler began misfiring from the field. They hit only six of 23 from the floor over the second half, several of them forced shots from long range or bad angles to beat the shot clock. Their floor game also fell apart, as they made several careless passes. Butler ended with nine second half turnovers, and Tennessee had a 19-5 advantage in points off turnovers. Tennessee tied the game at 37 with almost 14 minutes remaining (13:57) on Derek Reese’s offensive rebound and score, then took the lead for good on Armani Moore’s basket with 6:15 left. Butler made a comeback attempt in the final three minutes. Andrew Chrabascz hit a three-pointer to cut Tennessee’s lead to 58-55 with 2:40 left, but Reese answered with a 3-pointer to start a game-clinching 9-0 run. After holding teams below 60 points in eight of its first nine games, the Volunteers became the first squad to nearly get 70. The win came despite Tennessee using its sixth different starting lineup. A new face included junior guard Devon Baulkman, a junior-college transfer. He had three points and three rebounds. Reese scored five points and added five rebounds even though he didn’t play in the first half. The Tennessee men next face North Carolina State on the road Wednesday. The Lady Vols maintained their mastery over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Sunday, defeating them 55-45 on the road, their 10th straight in their series. They did this despite an awful shooting performance. The Lady Vols shot under 28 percent for the game (27.5) and were even worse from three-point range, sinking one of 10 attempts. Despite that, their defensive intensity proved more than enough to handle Rutgers, still seeking a win over a team ranked 11th or higher since 2010. The Lady Vols held Rutgers to only two points over the final seven minutes and 13 seconds. Tennessee outscored Rutgers 16-2 down the stretch. Rutgers, ranked number 17, was led by Tyler Scaife. She had 22 points and nine rebounds, and was the main reason Rutgers led throughout most of the game. But two players usually counted on for additional offensive support, Betnijah Laney and Kahleah Cooper, only scored a combined 11 points. None of the three had any answers during the lengthy Rutgers drought in the final minutes. Isabelle Harrison was Tennessee’s offensive and rebounding star, scoring 11 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Lady Vols next game was Tuesday against Wichita State in Knoxville.

NEXT WEEK IN SPORTS The Tennessee State Tigers men and women’s teams return to the court this week for games against Southern Illinois on the road (men) and Jacksonville at home (women). The Titans’ nightmare season is nearly over, as they play their final road game of the season Thursday against the equally woeful Jacksonville Jaguars. The Predators head to Minnesota. while Middle Tennessee State University faces Oklahoma State on the road and Vanderbilt places Western Carolina at home. Belmont has a road game against always tough VCU. All these games and more next week in the Tennessee Tribune.

METRO SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 2014

By Scott Wallace Metro High School Boys Basketball Sweet 16 As of 12-16-14

School 1 East Nashville 2 Cane Ridge 3 Hillwood 4 Hillsboro 5 Pearl-Cohn 6 Glencliff 7 Lead Academy 8 Maplewood 9 Overton 10 Martin Luther King 11 Whites Creek 12 Hume-Fogg 13 McGavock 14 Hunters Lane 15 Stratford 16 Antioch

Metro 4-0 5-0 3-1 4-1 2-2 2-3 0-1 4-2 2-3 0-1 4-4 1-2 2-2 0-4 0-5 0-6

Overall 11-0 11-2 6-1 6-3 6-2 8-5 8-5 5-3 5-5 3-5 5-5 4-6 3-5 3-5 1-8 0-9

District 3-0 4-0 3-1 2-1 2-1 1-3 3-0 1-2 2-2 1-1 2-1 1-2 1-1 0-2 0-3 0-3

Division 10AA 12AAA 12AAA 12AAA 10AA 12AAA 10A 10AA 12AAA 10AA 10AA 10AA 12AAA 12AAA 10AA 12AAA

Vaughn, Phillips and Smith Take WTNTribune Football Honors Three to be honored at Music City Bowl

K’shawn Vaughn has another trophy to boast about. For the second consecutive year, the tailback from Pearl-Cohn High School has won the WTNTribune Radio Sports Metro Offensive Player of the Year. Vaughn led his team to the 4A semi-finals where they fell to Trezevant High School out of Memphis. The senior racked up over 2,000 yards on the ground. Hillsboro’s Kyle Phillips and Maplewood’s Gage Smith were named Co-Defensive Players of the Year. Phillips, a senior, had 15 sacks which helped to lead his

Metro High School Girls Basketball Sweet 16 As of 12-16-14

School 1 East Nashville 2 Martin Luther King 3 Cane Ridge 4 Hunters Lane 5 Pearl-Cohn 6 Overton 7 McGavock 8 Hillwood 9 Antioch 10 Glencliff 11 Whites Creek 12 Lead Academy 13 Hillsboro 14 Maplewood 15 Hume Fogg 16 Stratford

Overall 10-1 7-3 7-4 7-4 6-4 5-5 3-4 3-5 3-5 2-6 2-7 1-7 1-7 0-7 0-7 0-9

District 2-1 3-0 3-0 0-1 3-0 3-1 2-0 2-1 0-2 0-4 1-2 1-1 0-2 0-3 0-2 0-3

Division 10AA 10AA 12AAA 12AAA 10AA 12AAA 12AAA 12AAA 12AAA 12AAA 10AA 10A 12AAA 10AA 10AA 10AA

East Boasts Metro Top Teams Football season has come to a close and basketball is in full swing for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. The East Nashville Eagles Girls and Boys Teams are ranked number one in the first WTNTribune Radio Sports Metro Sweet 16 Polls of the 2014-15 season. The Eagles ended their season last year at the state championship game. This season they looked to go back but starting returning point guard Isiah Upton injured his knee and is out for the season. They are led by junior wing Thomas Booker and senior Toree McGee.

MLK’s Jalen Duke

Pearl-Cohn’s Jordan Sandifer guarding Maplewood’s Will Alexander

MLK’s Brianna Smith

The Lady Eagles are a young and exciting team. Sophomores Erica Haynes-Overton and Kyra Trice along with junior Le’jzae Davidson make up one of the top backcourts in the state. Seniors Alexiya Cartwright and Dayza Pratt contribute formally down low. This season should be special because there are some outstanding individuals and teams for both girls and boys. Some teams you should keep a close eye on are Martin Luther King for both boys and girls. Both teams have our preseason players of the year in Jordan Majors and Jalen Duke. MLK’s girl’s team went all the way to the state semi-finals last season. Majors along with Brianna Smith and Molly Kafader look for a return trip to Murfreesboro. The Firebirds Pearl-Cohn is also are getting great play from both of their teams. The Lady Firebirds have a three headed monster in Janiah Standifer, Jasmine Rowan and Shanice Nelson. Head Coach Raymond Pratcher’s boy’s team has one of the top point guards in the state Jordan Standifer along with 6’9 Antwan Jennings, jumping-jack Jahod Lang and Anthony Ramsey to turn to for leadership. Maplewood’s Will Alexander is leading Metro in scoring with 29.2 points per game average. Other players that have enjoyed a fast start to the season are; Deann Whitlow of McGavock, Leshae Brown of Overton and Morgan Seiferth for the girls. Austin Carey of Hunters Lane, DeMarco Steele of Hillwood, DeMarco Jackson of Lead and Anthony Francis of Glencliff are doing big things for the boys. Maplewood’s Will Alexander

Hllsboro’s Kyle Phillips

Mapewood’s Gage Smith

team to the state championship game. The junior Smith was second in the state in tackles with 158. All three players will receive four club tickets to the Franklin American Music City and will be honored on the Jumbotron. They will also get a tour of the Titans’ locker room.

Pearl-Cohn’s Keshawn Vaughn

Lifestyle & ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 2014

Cheyenne Elliott: Singing & Reigning

From Music Royalty

By Janice Malone

When your grandmother is music legend Dionne Warwick, your cousin is superstar Whitney Houston, and your first EP is produced by superstar producer Narada Michael Walden, success has to be only a few steps away. That’s the lineage of new recording star Cheyenne Elliott. But she is now charting her own way into the world of music. The twenty-something year old young singer is set to release a new EP that features an array of slick new dance tracks early next year, along with a new duet, “Let There Be Love,” featuring Cheyenne and her grandmother, the iconic Dionne Warwick. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/let-there-be-lovefeat.-dionne/id933306159 Earlier this year producer Narada Michael Walden discovered her exemplary vocal talents and invited her out to Tarpan Studios in San Rafael, California, where Whitney, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and many other artists recorded some of their biggest hits. The young New Yorker is now signed to Narada’s Tarpan Records. “I’ve watched her grow over the years and I knew that she could sing. But I didn’t get the full effect of just what a talented singer she really is until I brought her here to my studio and started working with her. She’s an awesome talent,” says Walden from his California-based studio. Cheyenne’s talent was recognized at the tender age of 9-years-old. Her grandmother, Dionne Warwick, called her to the stage to sing during a performance of her massive worldwide hit “That’s What Friends Are For” in Coney Island, New York. Even as a child she wowed the audience. Cheyenne learned her craft and drew innately from being born into a family of music legends, including her father David Elliott - who cowrote Luther Vandross’ massive hit “Here and Now,” and her late cousin Whitney Houston. Dionne would play an instrumental role in Cheyenne’s development as a performer. “I have watched my grandmother sing on stage my entire life,” Cheyenne tells the Tribune. “When I was about 4, I would watch her while sitting on the side of the stage with my mom because my dad (David Elliott), played drums for her back then. So at one of her shows, just out of the blue, my grandmother brought me on stage to sing with her. This was unrehearsed. I was so nervous! But from that point on, I was bitten by the singing bug.” By age 12, Cheyenne was making her debut at Carnegie Hall, opening for legendary singer Gladys Knight. Later that year Cheyenne also appeared on Dionne’s My Friends & Me album. She lent her vocals to a duet entitled “Love Will Find A Way,” a song that Dionne had previously recorded with Whitney. Cheyenne later joined Dionne, David, Whitney, Cissy Houston, Dee Dee Warwick, Bobbi Kristina Brown, Felicia Moss and

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others from the family on the recording of “Family First,” which appeared in the Tyler Perry movie Daddy’s Little Girls. Throughout her tween and teen years during the summer, Cheyenne toured the world and delighted audiences with her beloved grandmother, whom she affectionately refers to as “Grammy,” which is more than apropos in this family. Like most doting grandparents, Dionne has given her grand baby a wealth of advice about performing. Cheyenne shares: “She’s such a graceful and kind woman. She wants me to be a very classy and respectful artist, which is what our family is about. She’s also given me good critical support on my performing that’s helped me in so many ways. Having that reassurance from her has been priceless to me.” In the eyes of some, coming from a family of music royalty has to be a guaranteed golden path to music stardom. Right? “There’s definitely pressure being related to Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick,” shares Cheyenne. “But most people I’ve met have been very excited about me pursuing a career music because of my family’s background. I really haven’t had anyone say anything negative about me doing music.” After working with Cheyenne in the studio for the past 12 months, her producer Narada Michael Walden is a firm believer in her talents. He says, “Yes, Dionne is her grandmother and Whitney (Houston) is her cousin and that’s a lot of pressure for sure. But this

Cheyenne poses for the press at recent gala event

young lady can really sing and has the talent on her own. And it’s also obvious that Dionne has spent quality time mentoring her as a performer. I’m really proud to have the opportunity to work with her.” Tarpan Records, in association with dance music powerhouse Dauman Records, is releasing a series of dance mixes of Cheyenne’s song “With You,” which she co-wrote with her mom, is reminiscent of the classic disco era. Other songs featuring the songwriting talents of Cheyenne and mom include: ‘Soul Mate’ and ‘Timeless’ Narada adds: “Cheyenne has such music diversity, other than the dance tracks and the duet she does with Dionne. She really has a rainbow variety of music on this new project, which includes some deep funk R&B style grooves, which we feel confident that radio stations will love.” The dance mixes are destined to heat up dance floors starting in early 2015. Cheyenne will be making many appearances over the next few months, including some major performances with Dionne Warwick in support of Feels So Good and their duet “Let There Be Love.” Cheyenne currently performs in nightclubs in and around New York City fine-tuning her craft, most often including Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar. For more information, please visit Cheyenne’s page www.Facebook.com/OfficialCheyenneElliott

Dr. Bobby Jones Christmas Special

NASHVILLE, TN — The longest running original series on cable television, “BOBBY JONES GOSPEL,” will present a Christmas special on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 9 a.m. ET/PT. “The Bobby Jones Gospel Christmas Special” stars gospel legend Pastor Shirley Caesar as she sets the tone of the show performing “What You Gonna Name Your Baby.” To bring in the Christmas cheer, gospel icon Vickie Winans adds some soul to “Jingle Bells” while Erica Campbell puts her twist on “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.” Young gospel sensation Jonathan McReynolds sings “Mary Did You Know” while the soulful Howard University Gospel Choir performs “Celebrate the Wonder.” The Christmas special is topped off with a performance from Bobby Jones & the Nashville Super Choir singing “Go Tell It

l-r, Pastor Shirley Caesar performs on upcoming “The Bobby Jones Gospel Christmas Special” Also pictured GRAMMY® Award winning Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones, Jr., host of BET’s flagship gospel music program. Photo by BET

On the Mountain” and Christmas favorite “Silent Night.” Tune in every Sunday morning for joyous performances and riveting interviews from gospel music’s most talented entertainers, choirs, evangelists, and others. Guests include Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Karen

Clark Sheard, Deitrick Haddon, Tye Tribbett, LeAndria Johnson, Byron Cage, Dorinda Clark Cole, Donald Lawrence, Tamela Mann, James Fortune & FIYA plus new artists every week just to name a few. New episodes air every Sunday at 9 a.m. on BET.

The ‘Art of Churchwell’ Exhibit to End Soon By Howard M. Romaine

Last week the Vanderbilt Faculty Club was filled with the colorful paintings of African-American Artist Andre Churchwell, who was born and raised in Nashville and graduated from the Vanderbilt School and from Harvard Medical School. He currently serves as Senior Associate Dean for Diversity Affairs at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. But his art at the Vanderbilt University Club is the most vivid show this writer has seen mounted at the University’s lecture room. Clifton K. Meador, M.D., a longtime Meharry - Vanderbilt medical coordinator, now retired, gave

Andre L. Churchwell’s drawing “Hemingway with a Tail,” (1975, Pencil, 12” x 12”)

a bone-chuckling laughter at the event, prompting introduction to his new boyhood memoir of Alabama, Sketches of A Small Town, circa 1940, (Meador 2014). If one has not visited the Vanderbilt University based club recently, the Churchwell paintings make it a worthwhile special trip. And to hear Dr.

Meador share his boyhood stories about growing up in Greenville, Alabama, in the same room with the Churchwell paintings, put more color into the evening routine at the Club than any holiday or evening in recent memory. Meador has written a number of previous books focusing on medical issues, and often filled with

wit, but this is his wittiest and funniest yet. André L. Churchwell: “Self Expression in Art and Fashion” is now on display through December. The exhibit will close at End of Month unless extended. Nashville Arts magazine wrote that “the exhibit offers a look into the character of a man who is highly accomplished, productive, fashionable, and no doubt, a Nashville treasure. The show features approximately 30 pieces including portraits, landscapes and architecture from his travels, super heroes and a small section on fashion, which features the Vanderbilt Heart and Vascular Institute blazer he designed. According to

Dr. Churchwell, he draws what he wants and doesn’t try to over think his work. “I have found my art to be both a vehicle for self-expression as well as a means to lessen daily stress.” His father, Robert Churchwell, Sr., was very interested in art, writing and music. André says it had a profound effect on him. “He was quite adept at sketching, and as a child, I was thrilled when he would draw my favorite cartoon characters. From those initial experiences I began studying artists of all genres-from comic book artists like the legendary Jack Kirby to Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.” In addition to his extensive medical work and art-

work, Andre Churchwell is a fashion aficionado and was featured in Nathaniel “Natty” Adams’s book I Am A Dandy: the Return of the Elegant Gentleman published as part of an exhibition at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) concerning the history of men’s fashion. He writes poetry and prose and contributes to a fashion blog. Somehow he still finds time to make visual art. André L. Churchwell: Self-Expression in Art and Fashion is on display through the end of the year at The University Club of Nashville, 2402 Garland Avenue. For more information please visit www.uclubnashville.org

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Do You Have An RYCH’S CORNER Original Hit Song? Actor Heads Haitian School Fund Raiser DO I HAVE A HIT SONG is the world’s first and only television talent search that focuses on songwriters performing their own original works in front of people who can help take them to the next level. Available on cable TV in the US and to a worldwide audience online at www.IndiMusic.TV. The show gives artists a unique opportunity to publicize their music and get it distributed to the world. The global contest, artists can submit their video to www.doihaveahitsong.com where site visitors can watch and vote for their favorites. Voting for episode 3 is currently

Actor Jimmy Jean Louis and the kids from Haitian area school Photo by HUFH

open until January 2, 2015. Artists can still submit their new songs for upcoming episodes (video or mp3 format) at: http://www.doihaveahitsong.com or visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx9Mb4RlI8 for more details.

TERRI’S BOOK REVIEW

‘All I Really Want’ by Quinn Caldwell Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

You love the holidays, but there’s no denying that they can be stressful. The last thing you want is to put more on your To-Do List, but when you add “All I Really Want” by Quinn Caldwell, you’ll see things in a more-relaxed way. But ﬁrst, the disclaimer: Caldwell says that this book isn’t meant to be all hints-and-tips. It won’t help you get organized, simplify, or create the “Best Christmas Ever in ﬁve easy steps.” Caldwell says that’s not his

c.2014, Abingdon Press, $15.99, 176 pages

job, and it’s not God’s; instead, you’ll ﬁnd a few complications here, as well as some hope for “a little holy breathing space” – beginning with the ﬁrst of Advent. Christmas, as you undoubtedly noticed, didn’t start after Thanksgiving: retailers have had their holiday decorations up for months. They couldn’t wait for the season, but it may seem as though wait is

all you do lately. There is a virtue in waiting, says Caldwell, and Advent is when to find it. Pause; “be prepared for little bursts of delight.” It takes wide-open eyes to do that, though, and time, which is at a premium these days. Caldwell says that lack of time is exactly when you want to “add a holy something to your to-do list.” Volunteer, make a donation to a charity, visit someone who needs you, be kind to someone. And on that last one – if you “get stuck, look in the mirror.” Go to church; now’s when you need people around you. Let your kids believe in Santa, because he teaches them about “dwelling in mystery.” Sing with someone, even if you “can’t carry a tune in a bucket.” Keep in mind that, like anybody, God would surely rather that his birthday party is “full of fun.” And yet, if you’re having a bad Christmas, remember that that’s why we have Christmas in the first place. Christmas was “born in defiance of all that stalks the world and tries to snuff its light.” “If the only spirit you can get into is low,” says Caldwell, “you’re just who God is looking for.” Two words: De. Lightful. There’s just no other way to describe “All I Really Want.” And here’s the thing: I didn’t expect to like this book. I figured it was just more guilt-inducing platitudes, more blah-blahblah-Christmas, but nothing could be further from the truth: it’s joyous! Author Quinn Caldwell uses humor and a bit of irreverence in prodding his readers into slowing down, noticing, seeing God’s gifts in addition to those under the tree. He makes us think about Mary and Joseph. He makes us laugh about God’s “epic party.” Sprinkled with Bible verses, meditations, and tiny prayers that can be recited day and night, I think this is a perfect book for anyone who’s had enough ho-ho-ho and wants to replace it with more ho-ho-holy. If that’s you, then “All I Really Want” is a book to check out.

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I recently received an email from a personal friend of mine actor Jimmy Jean Louis. He may best be known as “The Haitian” on the NBC-TV mega hit show “Heroes.” In real life Louis is actually a Haitian, born and reared. When a monster 7.0 earthquake shook Haiti apart in 2010, the devastation was so bad that Louis immediately went home to see about family and loved ones. Once there he knew he had to do something that would not only bring rebuilding and healing to the nation but also have a positive lasting impact for generations to come. He founded the 501-C “Hollywood Unites for Haiti Foundation.” The foundation has built a school in a remote village that has no electricity or running water. They have been operating on donated and sponsored funds but one of the main sponsors is no longer able to continue their part of the funding and the school seriously needs help to stay in operation. It is my sincere hope that all who read this article will help. Your donations small or large are tax deductible and will give a Haitian child an education and a meal. The email reads as follows: Hi, I hope you can help me save the school. My non-proﬁt (Hollywood Unites for Haiti) has built a school in Haiti after the devastating earthquake 4

years ago. We’ve been able to give free education and one hot meal to the 135 kids for the past 4 years. The school is located in a remote village up in the mountain where there is no electricity or running water. A couple of weeks ago I received an email from our main donor saying that they will stop funding because they are facing ﬁnancial problems. - 8 teachers and 2 cooks expect a monthly salary until the end of the school year. - 135 kids live for that education and especially for the daily free meal. - Parents of the students are proud to have a generation of educated kids capable to bring a real change in the village in the near future. I sometimes think about shutting everything up just so I could concentrate just on myself. Then I think about the hundreds/thousands of people who beneﬁts from the works we do out there. I can not give up on them. I truly believe that it is worth to invest on those kids, without education there will never be any change. I urgently need your help to keep the school open. You could give a small monthly donation (10$, 20$, 40$) to cover one student’s monthly education. I thank you in advance. Go to www.haitianhero.com for donation, you will get a receipt in return for your taxes. Spread the word to other friends who might be able to help. One love. Jimmy

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Nashville Shakespeare Festival Presents ‘Twelfth Night’

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shipwreck and the loss of her twin, and then dresses up like a boy until she can ﬁgure out what to do with the rest of her life. In her new male identity, “Cesario,” she goes to work for Duke Orsino, for whom she has a secret crush. Orsino is played by Santiago Sosa,

who returns to the Nashville Shakespeare Festival after portraying Oliver this past summer in As You Like It. Orsino is in love with the countess Olivia, who falls in love with “Cesario”. Tamiko Robinson, also making her Nashville Shakespeare Festival debut, will play Olivia. Other members of the cast include Bobby Wyckoff in the role of Malvolio, Garris Wimmer as Feste, Derek Whittaker as Sir Toby Belch, Antonio Nappo as Antonio, Justin Hand as Andrew Aguecheek, Matt Lytle as Sebastian, and Megan Murphy Chambers as Maria. For tickets to the public performances, visit the Nashville Shakespeare Festival or call 615-852-6732. AWinter Shakespeare Royal Package with premium reserved balcony seating and other perks is available. To purchase tickets for school matinees, which are scheduled for Jan. 7th at 10 a.m.

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NASHVILLE, TN — The Nashville Shakespeare Festival will perform Twelfth Night, a charming comedy that is directed by Denice Hicks with an original score composed and performed by Rolin Mains, Jan. 8 through 31, 2015. For the ﬁrst time, the festival’s winter production will be performed at two locations: Jan. 8-25 at Belmont University’s Troutt Theater and Jan. 30-31 at Lipscomb University’s Collins Auditorium. “Twelfth Night is a really funny play,” said Hicks, executive artistic director for the festival. “With a fairytale approach, we are going to make the most of the comedy and romance, as we aim to lift spirits and lighten heavy hearts in the darkest days of winter.” Mains is a composer, pianist, musical director and producer who won a Dove Award for Best Instrumental Album of the Year and nominations for two others. He is also

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FORECLOSURES & LEGALS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 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 October 11, 2006, executed by ANTHONY CUNNINGHAM AND JANICE STANLEY, conveying certain real property therein described to SUPERIOR TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded October 17, 2006, at Instrument Number 20061017-0128642; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON fka THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-23 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 January 8, 2015 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. 331 ON THE MAP OF JOYWOOD HEIGHTS, SECTION 2, OF RECORD IN BOOK 1130, PAGE 92, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 07104007700 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2613 JONES AVENUE, 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): ANTHONY CUNNINGHAM AND JANICE STANLEY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CITIFINANCIAL, INC., Tennessee Department of Revenue 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 Tennessee Department of Revenue, pursuant to T.C.A. 67-1-1433C(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument Number 20071107-0131235. Notice of the sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A. 671-1433b(1). 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 #75345 2014-12-04 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 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 5, 2005, executed by GEORGE E. BONEE AND MELODY J. BONEE, 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 May 12, 2005, at Instrument Number 20050512-0053894; 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 CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2005-FF4, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF4 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 January 8, 2015 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: BEING LOT NO. 42 ON THE PLAN OF SOUTHFORK SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 6250, PAGE 384 AND 385, 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: 06409020200 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 109 BRIAR OAKS COURT, 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): THE ESTATE AND/OR HEIRSAT-LAW OF GEORGE BONEE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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 20100802-0060452. 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/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #75474 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 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 22, 2010, executed by MICHAEL LEROY BELL, conveying certain real property therein described to SOUTHEAST TITLE OF TENNESSEE, INC., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded August 6, 2010, at Instrument Number 20100806-0061879; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to American Financial Resources, Inc. 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 January 15, 2015 at 10:00 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, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO.121 ON THE PLAN OF RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 121 & 122 OF TOWNE VILLAGE OF THE COUNTRY, SECTION 2, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 5190, PAGE 499, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. SAID LOT NO. 121 FRONTS 67.5 FEET ON THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF TOWNE RIDGE DRIVE AND EXTENDS BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES 135 FEET TO A DEAD LINE IN THE REAR, MEASURING 67.5 FEET THEREON. Parcel ID: 15011004600 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 3340 TOWNE RIDGE 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): MICHAEL LEROY BELL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Castle Credit Corporation, LVNV Funding, LLC as successor in interest to HSBC Bank Nevada National Association 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 #75476 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 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 15, 2006, executed by JOYCENE ELLISON AND WILBUR K. ELLISON, conveying certain real property therein described to MITCHELL A. WATTS Attorney at Law, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded August 16, 2006, at Instrument Number 20060816-0100944; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the holders of the Certificates, First Horizon Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series FHAMS 2006-FA6 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 January 8, 2015 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: BEING LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 2, ON THE PLAN OF FISK UNIVERSITY PLACE OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 421, PAGES 4-5, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 09205028700 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 813 32ND AVENUE NORTH, NASHVILLE, TN 37209. 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): JOYCENE ELLISON AND WILBUR K. ELLISON 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 #75686 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 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 29, 2001, executed by FRANCES PROCTOR, conveying certain real property therein described to SERENITY TITLE & ESCROW, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded July 3, 2001, at Instrument Number 20010703-0070657; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Windsor Mortgage Holdings Limited, 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 January 15, 2015 at 10:00 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 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: LOT NO. 45 ON THE PLAN OF TERRAGON TRAILS, SECTION NINE, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 5200, PAGE 85, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 14808023100 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4713 LONG BRANCH, 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): FRANCES PROCTOR 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 #75703 201412-18 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 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 29, 2005, executed by M. CECILE BOND AND ROBIN J. BOND, 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 May 6, 2005, at Instrument Number 20050506-0051143; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK,AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2005-20CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-20CB 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 January 15, 2015 at 10:00 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 NO. 111 ON THE PLAN OF CANYON RIDGE, PHASE ONE OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 9700, PAGE 805, AMENDED IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20031006-0146727, AND REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 14907B01100CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 5161 PEBBLE CREEK 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): M. CECILE BOND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005-E ROBIN J. BOND 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 #75874 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Karen R. Smith executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., Lender and Larry A. Weissman, Trustee(s), which was dated February 20, 2009 and recorded on April 7, 2009 in Instrument No. 200904070031818, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 8, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot 12, Heritage View Subdivision, Section One, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 6900, Page 772, in the Register’s Office, Davidson County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of said property.Being the same property conveyed to Karen Renee Smith by Warranty Deed from Kevin Kennerson and Cassandra Kennerson, husband and wife, dated February 20, 2009 of record in Instrument Number 20090407-0031817, Register’s Office, Davidson, County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 042 08 0 130.00 Address/Description: 917 Heritage View Court, Madison, TN 37115. Current Owner(s): Karen Renee Smith. Other Interested Party(ies): Worlwide Asset Purchasing, LLC. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trusteec/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station RoadSuite 115Franklin, TN 37067PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 13-02504Ad #75911 2014-12-04 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 8, 2015 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 FRANKIE G CARLO, to ADVANCED TITLE & ESCROW, Trustee, on September 8, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060912-0112773 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-KS9 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. 254, ON THE PLAN OF VILLAGES OF BRENTWOOD, PHASE SIX, SECOND REVISION, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 6900, PAGE 316, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. Tax ID: 161100B06300CO Current Owner(s) of Property: FRANKIE G CARLO The street address of the above described property is believed to be 308 HARWICH CT, NASHVILLE, TN 37211, 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: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC JUNIOR LIEN 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. 14-003392670 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: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #75922 2014-12-04 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 8, 2015 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 APPHIA K FRANKLIN AND KEVIN LAMONT FRANKLIN, to LIGHTHOUSE TITLE & ESCROW, Trustee, on October 13, 2005, as Instrument No. 20051026-0129153 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-KS12 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. 157 ON THE PLAN OF INDIAN CREEK ESTATES SECTION 5 A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 20030424-0055115 REGISTER`S OFFICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Tax ID: 181030A15700CO Current Owner(s) of Property: APPHIA K FRANKLIN AND KEVIN LAMONT FRANKLIN The street address of the above described property is believed to be 7248 SANTEELAH WAY, ANTIOCH, TN 37013, 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. 14-001925670 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: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #75947 2014-12-04 2014-12-11 2014-12-18

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 January 15, 2015 at 10:00 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 #75948 201412-18 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 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 26, 2007, executed by EDWARD J. CARNATHAN AND ELIZABETH B. CARNATHAN, conveying certain real property therein described to WEISS & WEISS ATTORNEYS, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded January 29, 2007, at Instrument Number 20070129-0011603; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the CSMC MortgageBacked Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-3 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 January 15, 2015 at 10:00 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 UNIT NO. 22, BUILDING NO. 4, ON THE PLAN OF SECTION 2, PHASE 1A, EAGLE RIDGE AT THE RESERVE CONDOMINIUMS, A HORIZONTAL PROPERTY REGIME, CREATED UNDER TITLE 66, SECTION 27-101, ET SEQ., AS AMENDED IN TEN-

NESSEE CODE ANNOTATED, AND AS ESTABLISHED BY A MASTER DEED AND BY-LAWS, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20011011-0110875, AS SUPPLEMENTED AND AMENDED BY SUPPLEMENT AND AMENDMENT NO. 1, TO THE MASTER DEED, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20020215-0020370, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TOGETHER WITH THE UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT AS SET FORTH IN SAID MASTER DEED. REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE TO THE PLAT OF EAGLE RIDGE AT THE RESERVE CONDOMINIUMS AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT “A” TO THE MASTER DEED, OF RECORD AS AFOREMENTIONED, SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE, FOR A MORE COMPLETE IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF SUCH UNIT. Parcel ID: 128120A02200CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 320 OLD HICKORY BLVD, UNIT 400, NASHVILLE, TN 37221. 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): EDWARD J. CARNATHAN AND ELIZABETH B. CARNATHAN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc. as nominee for Credit Suisse Financial Corporation 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 #75958 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Shamont Fowler executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Decision One Mortgage Company, LLC, Lender and Rick Piliponis D/B/A Music City Title, Trustee(s), which was dated July 27, 2005 and recorded on July 29, 2005 in Instrument No. 20050729-0088651, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 6, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: The land Referred in this Commitment is described as follows:Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot No. 66 on the Plan of Royal Hills, Section 3, of record in Book 4860, Page 47, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate legal description.Being the same property conveyed to Sterling Ventures, LLC by quitclaim deed from Charles Caudell, of record as Instrument No. 20050201-0011403, said Register’s Office.Also being the same property conveyed to Shamont Fowler by deed from Sterling Ventures, LLC of record as Instrument No. 20050729-0088650 said Register’s Office. Parcel ID Number: 05811014100 Address/Description: 625 Putnam Drive, Nashville, TN 37218. Current Owner(s): Shamont Fowler. Other Interested Party(ies): .N/AThe sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-25887 Ad #76107 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25

9B NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Lavonda Miller executed a Deed of Trust to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., Lender and Larry A. Weissman, Trustee(s), which was dated February 26, 2007 and recorded on March 6, 2007 in Instrument No. 20070306-0027381, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 6, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot No. 1, Resubdivision of Lot No. 3 of Rosebank Park, of record in Book 6200, Page 453, Register’s Office for said County, to which plan reference is hereby made for a more complete description. Being the same property conveyed to Lavonda Miller, unmarried, by deed from Noble Properties, Inc., of record in Instrument No.200703060027380, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Subject to all easements, restrictive covenants and conditions, and other matters of record, including all items set out on any applicable plat of record. Parcel ID Number: 08304028600 Address/ Description: 1415 Preston Drive, Nashville, TN 37206. Current Owner(s): Lavonda Miller. Other Interested Party(ies): The Housing Fund, Inc.. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-01298 Ad #76243 201412-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Carmen F Tucker executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for New South Federal Savings Bank, Lender and Robert E. Arnold, Trustee(s), which was dated April 11, 2008 and recorded on April 15, 2008 in Instrument No. 20080415-0038017, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, CitiMortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 8, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot No. 164, Section 2, Berkeley Hall Townhomes as shown on the First Amendment to the Master Deed for Berkeley Hall Townhomes Recorded as Instrument No., 20070705-0079992 amending Master Deed of Record as Instrument No., 20061127-0146201 together with all rights and appurtenances thereto belonging, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 163020B17200 Address/Description: 754 Pippin Drive 164, Antioch, TN 37013. Current Owner(s): Carmen F. Tucker. Other Interested Party(ies): Berkley Hall Townhomes Homeowners Association and Berkley Hall Townhomes Homeowners Association. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the

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CLASSIFIEDS 10B time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-24746 Ad #76266 2014-12-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Michael E. McClain and Valerie M. McClain executed a Deed of Trust to Banc One Financial Services of Tennessee, Inc., Lender and Michael Brown, Trustee(s), which was dated January 3, 2000 and recorded on January 5, 2000 in Instrument No. 200001050001408, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Master Participation Trust, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 13, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Property located at: 1119 Kirkland Avenue, Nashville, Davidson County, State of Tennessee, 37216, and: Being the Westerly one-half of Lot. 42 on the Map of Inglewood Place, as record in Book 332, Page 101, Register’s , Register’s Office for said County, to which Plat reference is hereby made for a complete and accurate description thereof.Being the same property conveyed to Michael E. McClain and wife, Valerie M. McClain on 09/27/85, by deed from Martin G. Carlson and wife, Stina Carlson, filed for record on 11/08/85, in Book 6705, Page 446, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 07202017600 Address/ Description: 1119 Kirkland Avenue, Nashville, TN 37216. Current Owner(s): Michael E. McClain and Valerie M. McClain. Other Interested Party(ies): N/A The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-25742 Ad #76267 201412-11 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 29, 2015 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 JEROME MANNING, to LAWYERS TITLE INSURANCE CO., Trustee, on November 30, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071210-0142035 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC 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. 26, on the map entitled subdivision of Lot No. 2 of the Woodard Property, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 2, Page 104, in the Register`s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, and being more particularly described as follows: Said Lot No. 26 fronts 50 feet on the easterly side of Tenth Avenue North, and runs back between parallel lines and with the northerly margin of Coffee Street, 170 feet to the westerly line of an alley. Tax ID: 08107047900 Current Owner(s) of Property: JEROME MANNING The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1900 10th Ave, Nashville, TN 37208, 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. 14-005985670 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: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #76317 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on January 22, 2015 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 BENITA EDMONDSON, to Wesley D. Turner, Trustee, on March 31, 2005, as Instrument No. 20050412-0040074 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-R4 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, BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTHERLY MARGIN OF GILLOCK STREET AND THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF THE L.& N. RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE SOUTH 71 DEG. 30` FEET EAST 70.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 18 DEG. 30` EAST 199.80 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 71 DEG. 30` WEST 75.00 FEET TO THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF THE L.& N. RAILRAOD RIGHT OF WAY; THENCE ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY SOUTH 17 DEG. 00` WEST 199.80 FEET THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO BENITA EDMONDSON, AKA DAWN EDMONDSON ON 12/31/01, BY DEED FROM TERRI JEANETTE, EXECUTOR FOR ESTATE OF JAUNITA EDMONDSON, FILED FOR RECORD ON 1/2/02, IN INSTRUMENT NO. 200201020000025, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Tax ID: 06114019600 Current Owner(s) of Property: BENITA EDMONDSON The street address of the above described property is believed to be 711 Gillock St, Nashville, TN 37216, 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: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC AND STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND RICHLAND COUNTRY CLUB AND FLAIR OF MIAMI, INC AND STATE OF TENNESSEE AND JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF SUNTRUST BANK 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.

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 2014 §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. 14-005595-670 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: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #76378 2014-12-18 2014-12-25 2015-01-01

and/or 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-diversitydevelopment/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 December 18, 2014

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Robert C. Bradley, Jr. executed a Deed of Trust to Union Planters Bank, NA, Lender and Emmett James House or Bill R. McLaughlin, Trustee(s), which was dated September 22, 2004 and recorded on September 29, 2004 in Instrument No. 20040929-0117294, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, Regions Bank d/b/a Regions Mortgage successor by merger to Union Planters Bank, NA, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on January 13, 2015, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Being Lot No. 155 on the Plan of Brook-View-Estates, Section 2, of record in Book 4460, Page 163, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, to which plan reference is hereby made for a more complete description.Being the same property conveyed to Robert C. Bradley, Jr. by Warranty Deed from Stephen W. Garton and wife, Ila Bell Garton, of record in Book 10589, Page 695, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 162 100 155.00 Address/Description: 620-622 Amelia Drive, Antioch, TN 37013. Current Owner(s): Robert C. Bradley, Jr. and Francisco Contreras. Other Interested Party(ies): UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property 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; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and 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 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. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-00207 Ad #76414 201412-18 2014-12-25 2015-01-01

IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT NASHVILLE CAROLYN ANN WORLEY and CHARLES NEWTON, IV, Petitioners, vs ALLEN THOMAS WORLEY Respondents File No: 2014-4316 PT: 195116 NOTICE OF ENTRY REQUESTED ORDER TO SERVE BY PUBLICATION This cause came to be heard on the 13th day of October, 2014, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Allen Thomas Worley it is ordered that said Respondent be served by publication and that said Defendant enter his appearance herein within thirty (30) days after January 1, 2015. the same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at Juvenile Court located at 100 Woodland Street, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken against him. It is therefore ORDERED that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in a published newspaper in Nashville Tennessee, starting December 11, 2014. It is further ORDERED that said four (4) week succession publication will constitute service upon Allen Thomas Worley in the abovecaptioned case. ENTERED THIS THE 14th DAY OF November, of 2014. HON. SCOTT ROSENBERG, MAGISTRATE APPROVED FOR ENTRY: Jennifer Sheppard, #24699 Martin Heller Potempa & Sheppard, PLLC 2122 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212 (615) 8007096 December 11, 18, 25, 2014 and January 1, 2015

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CLASSIFIEDS Request for Proposal Operation of the Public Parking Facilities The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is accepting sealed proposals until 2:00 p.m. (local time) February 12, 2015 for a company to operate the Public Parking Facilities at Nashville International Airport. There will be a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for January 20, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. (local time) in the Authority’s Consolidated Services Facility located at 815 Hangar Lane, Nashville, TN 37217 to discuss the details of the operation of the Public Parking Facilities. RSVP is required and a tour of the site will follow the meeting. A more detailed ad concerning this proposal may be obtained on the MNAA’s web site: http://www.flynashville.com/ business-opportunities/opportunities/ Pages/default.aspx The complete RFP package will be available on this same website on January 6, 2015. Publish December 18, 2014 Request for Proposal Operation of the Courtesy Shuttle Bus Service The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is accepting sealed proposals until 2:00 p.m. (local time) February 12, 2015 for a company to operate the Courtesy Shuttle Bus Service at Nashville International Airport. There will be a mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for January 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. (local time) in the Authority’s Consolidated Services Facility located at 815 Hangar Lane, Nashville, TN 37217 to discuss the details of the operation of the Courtesy Shuttle Bus Service. RSVP is required and a tour of the site will follow the meeting. A more detailed ad concerning this proposal may be obtained on the MNAA’s web site: http://www.flynashville.com/ business-opportunities/opportunities/ Pages/default.aspx The complete RFP package will be available on this same website on January 6, 2015. Publish December 18, 2014 INVITATION TO BIDDERS FOR PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY LANDSCAPING MNAA PROJECT NO. 1412A 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 PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY LANDSCAPING 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), January 22, 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 Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. (local time), January 7, 2015, in the Nashville International Airport, Chamber Room, 4th Floor, Terminal Building, Nashville, Tennessee. Attendance at this meeting is 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 December 15, 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 FOUR AND FIFTY-FIVE HUNDREDTHS PERCENT (4.55%) MBE

NAA YAA ONYINA-MENSAH Vs YAW ASANTE Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 14D1632 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 YAW ASANTE. It is ordered that said Defendant enter HIS appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 18, 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 January 19, 2015. 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: November 19, 2014 Connie Reguli Morgan Woodson Miller Julia Shaver AttorneyS for Plaintiff Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2014 BONITA M. BLUE-WASHINGTON Vs CHIFFONDA WASHINGTON Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 14D1704 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 CHIFFONDA WASHINGTON. It is ordered that said Defendant enter HIS appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 18, 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 January 19, 2015. 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: November 19, 2014 M. Oliver Osemwegie Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2014 DONALD RAY YOUNG MELTA CAROLE FLIPPEN YOUNG PATRICIA MARY GAIL YOUNG Vs CHRISTOPHER LEE WILLIAMS Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 10A80 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 CHRISTOPHER LEE WILLIAMS. It is ordered that said Defendant enter HIS appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 18, 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 January 19, 2015. 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: November 19, 2014 Randy P. Lucas Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 27, December 4, 11, 18, 2014 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF GWINNETT COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: Petition of A.R.P. and D.M.P. ADOPTION FILE NO. 14140-10 for adoption of a minor child BABY BOY SANDERSON NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TERMINATE POTENTIAL PARENTAL RIGHTS To: Daniel (Last Name Unknown), who met and shortly thereafter had sexual relations between January 2014 and February 2014 with a female by the name of Melena Ann Sanderson, Biological Mother of Baby Boy Sanderson, a minor child in the area of Nashville, Tennessee: You are hereby notified that a motion to terminate your potential parental rights in and to the above referenced child has been filed in the above-styled proceeding. The mother of the child has surrendered her rights to the child to A.R.P. and D.M.P., the Petitioners, for the purposes of placing the child for adoption. Jurisdiction of this matter is in The Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Pursuant to Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 19-8-12 (b) and (e), you are advised that you will lose all potential rights in and to this child, and you will neither

receive notice of nor be entitled to object to the subsequent adoption of the child, unless you, within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, file a petition to legitimate the child pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 19-7-22 and give the Court and the Petitioners’ attorney Sherriann H. Hicks, notice of the filing of such petition to legitimate. You are urged to retain legal counsel to assist you in this matter. Witness the Honorable Warren Davis, Judge of this Court, on this 16th day of December 2014. Prepared by: Sherriann H. Hicks 368 South Perry Street Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046 678985-1000/Fax (678) 985-2347 Richard Alexander Clerk of Court Gwinnett Superior Court. Publish December 18, 25, 2014, January 1, 8, 2015 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF YAVAPAI In Re the Matter of: LYNN POWELL, Petitioner and JAMES THOMAS DUNN II, Respondent. Case# P1300DO SUMMONS WARNING: THIS IS AN OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FROM THE COURT THAT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS. READ THIS CAREFULLY. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT, CONTACT A LAWYER FOR HELP. FROM THE STATE OF ARIZONA TO: JAMES THOMAS DUNN II 1. A Lawsuit has been filed against you. A copy of the lawsuit and other court papers are served on you with this Summons. 2. If you do not want a judgment or order taken against you without your input, you must file a written Response with the Court, and pay the filing fee. If you do not respond, the other party may be given the relief requested in his or her Petition. To file a written Response, take or send the Response to the Clerk of Superior Court, Yavapai County Courthouse, 120 S. Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ 86303 or Clerk of Superior Court, Yavapai County Superior Court, 2840 N. Commonwealth Drive, Camp Verde, AZ 86322. Mail a copy of your Response to the other party at the address listed on the top of this Summons. 3. If this Summons and the other court papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff, within the State of Arizona, you must respond within TWENTY (20) CALENDAR DAYS from the date your were served, not counting the day your were served. If this Summons and the other papers were served on you by a registered process server or the Sheriff outside the State of Arizona, you must respond within THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS from the date your were served, not counting the day you were served. Service by a registered process server or the Sheriff is complete when made. Service by Publication is complete 30 days after the date of the first publication. NOTICE: If you signed a Waiver of Service of Summons, you must file your Response within 60 days from the date the Notice of Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of Summons was sent to you. 4. Copies of the court papers filed in this case are available from the Petitioner at the address at the top of this paper, or from the Clerk of the Superior Court at the addresses listed in Paragraph 2 above. SIGNED AND SEALED this date: Sandra K Markham, Clerk of the Superior Court By Deputy Clerk REQUESTS FOR THE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR PERSON’S WITH DISABILITIES MUST BE MADE TO THE OFFICE OF THE JUDGE ASSIGNED TO THE CASE FIVE DAYS BEFORE ANY SCHEDULED COURT DATE. Publish December 18, 2014 JADONNA L. SIMPSON Vs MARVIN ARNEZ SIMPSON Non-Resident Notice 3rd Circuit Docket No. 14D2095 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 MARVIN ARNEZ SIMPSON. It is ordered that said Defendant enter HER appearance herein with thirty (30) days after January 8, 2015

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 February 9, 2015. 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: December 10, 2014 Amanda Ray Thornton Attorney for Plaintiff Publish December 18, 25, 2014, January 1, 8, 2015 DARRELL E. WARD Vs MARGARET LEE GIFFORD (WARD) Non-Resident Notice 4th Circuit Docket No. 14D1684 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 MARGARET LEE GIFFORD (WARD). It is ordered that said Defendant enter HER appearance herein with thirty (30) days after January 8, 2015 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 February 9, 2015. 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: December 10, 2014 Shawna N Elrod Attorney for Plaintiff Publish December 18, 25, 2014, January 1, 8, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1912 ESTATE OF ELSIE PEARL THARP, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 4th day of December 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of ELSIE PEARL THARP, who died September 30, 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 9th day of December 2014. Kimberly Ann Tharp Sircy, 2202 Brookvalley Court, MT. Juliet, TN 37122. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: December 11, 2014 and December 18, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1995 ESTATE OF JANICE ANITA LAYNE, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of December 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of JANICE ANITA LAYNE, who died November 17, 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 16th day of December 2014. Thomas D. Jarrell, 217 Wesley Court, Nashville, TN 37209, Personal Representative. Young, Patricia R., 109 Westpark Drive, Suite 330, Brentwood, TN 37207. Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: December 18, 2014 and December 25, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1920 ESTATE OF GLADYS GREER GRAY, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of December 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of GLADYS GREER GRAY, who died November 9, 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 16th day of December 2014. James Edward Gray Sr., 911 Evans Road, Nashville, TN 37204, Personal Representative. Demarco, Louis Raphael, 1312 Sixth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208. Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: December 18, 2014 and December 25, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P2006 ESTATE OF CHARLES EDDIE HEDGEPATH, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of December 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of CHARLES EDDIE HEDGEPATH, who died November 14, 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 16th day of December 2014. Charles A. Hedgepath, 4007 Dell Drive, MT. Juliet, TN 37122, Personal Representative. Chandler, Rhett C., 1316 Clearview Drive, MT. Juliet, TN 37122. Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: December 18, 2014 and December 25, 2014.

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LOCAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 2014

Blackonomics: Selling Black Businesses

By James Clingman, Jr.

The recent news about Black owned beauty/hair care company, Carol’s Daughter, being sold to L’Oreal USA is rife with opinions, both positive and negative, especially from Black people. Some say Lisa Price grew her business to a point where she could no longer support it and did the right thing by selling it. Others say she “sold out” as in being a “sell out.” When I see stories like this I always think about our recent history as it pertains to Black ﬁrms being bought by non-Black businesses, one of which was Johnson Products, in 1992. Lisa Price owned and ran Carol’s Daughter for more than two decades. Like other businesses, operating capital became an issue. Price ﬁled bankruptcy, as many businesses do in order to reorganize.

JAMES CLINGMAN, Jr. Subsequently, the deal was struck with L’Oreal USA. Price is staying with her former company in some capacity, which will help with brand continuity and consistency. Small businesses are like newborn babies. Their owners take care of them, nurture them, mature them, and then, in many cases, have to let them go. I imagine this is what Price had to face in making her decision to sell her business. Like parents, you don’t hold on for 20 plus years and not have some reluctance to let go.

History shows that even the largest Black hair care company had to make the same decision in 1998. Soft Sheen Products, founded and operated by Ed Gardner and his family, was also sold to L’Oreal. Prior to that time, in 1987, a Revlon V.P., named Irving Bottner, predicted Black hair care companies would be taken over by White companies in about 15 years. We got mad, but he was right, as other Black hair care giants fell to corporate raiders in the ensuing years, Now, Carol’s Daughter is another in a long line of Black businesses sold to White and other companies. Motown was sold in 1987 to MCA and Boston Ventures. Essence Magazine was sold to Time Warner; and BET was sold to Viacom. So what’s the problem with the sale of Carol’s Daughter? Is it because it’s a Black hair care business?

In 1949, at a Black Beauticians’ convention in Washington, D.C., attendees voiced their concern about Whites pushing their way into the lucrative beauty shop business, “The old line beauticians were losing a long-waged battle to keep the $450,000,000 beauty business in ‘tan hands’…Big laboratories and constant experiment cost money…Whatever the blame, the fact remains that a highly-profitable field is surely and not so slowly being taken out of our hands.” Their concerns then are still ours today—65 years later. If a 21-year-old firm has to file bankruptcy it is a pretty good indication of a serious cash flow problem. Where will the owner get the money necessary to keep the business open? If the bank is unwilling to lend it, and there is no angel investor at hand, selling is a logical option. The Black haircare industry is now worth several billion dollars; large companies

can’t wait to buy smaller successful competitors, especially those that have already established brand loyalty among Black consumers. L’Oreal’s purchase of Soft Sheen and Carol’s Daughter, while under completely different circumstances, points to a larger issue for Black people. What is our role in the sale of businesses that we support? Many Black folks get upset at these deals, but we never get upset enough to invest in Black companies or provide cash infusions before they are on the ropes. Black investment groups could have a huge impact on small Black businesses—with due diligence, of course—and make a proﬁt at the same time. Wealthy Black folks could do the same for the larger Black businesses. Motown sold for $61 million and, shortly thereafter, was resold for $325 million. Imagine earning that kind of proﬁt. Soft Sheen

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sold for $120 million. Would you have turned that down? Essence Magazine was sold without even inviting Black Enterprise Magazine to make an offer, according to Earl Graves. If we want to hold on to Black businesses, we must work together to save them. In 1998, I wrote: “The sale of Soft Sheen and other Black owned ﬁrms is merely a sign of the times. In the merger-charged atmosphere that abounds in this country, everyone seems to be forming partnerships and alliances except Black people. Thus, our companies are being devoured by the highest bidders. There is a literal feeding frenzy for the Black dollar. Black people are throwing our dollars to the sharks, and they are getting fat and happy at our expense. The sad part is we continue to do so, even after being insulted by those who beneﬁt from our dollars.” Let’s stop crying and start buying.

Regina M. Prude

is considered gracious. So, dents at American Baptist Waking up to a world without NelWhat counts in life is not today, we salute Mr. Man- College, the Pudules. Elias son Mandela is not unimaginable. We the mere fact that we have dela, not just South Africa’s was “colored,” and Doreen, have come perilously close to it over Madeba—but ours as well. “black.” I was appalled at the and over again. The idea of Nelson lived. On the official page of bizarre system of apartheid, Mandela was strong. But the reality of It is what difference we have made to the lives of oth- the Mandela Foundation, which meant that he could Nelson Mandela had been on life suptributes and condolences own their home but she port for a long time. ers… are posted from around the could not. Now only the idea remains. — Nelson Mandela world. An Italian composer Madeba’s life reminds us Nelson Mandela 1918 - 2013. 12B THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, December 18 - 24, 2014 created a piano solo entitled that, in small or great ways, “He was, and by the time of his death Nelson Rolihlahla Man- “Madeba.” Others shared we can each take an unwavdela. What a life! His was remembrances of his living ering stand for forgiveness was universally held to be, a great man; one of the most incredible demonstration of character- and love, transcending the he may well be the last of the great lives of anyone who existed istics we cherish—bravery, reality of what we are fac- men, as the concept of greatness retires in the last 1,000 years. This hope, fearlessness, determi- ing. Plant a tree today so that into the historical shadows,” writes JM Coetzee. week, the world remembers nation. someone, in the future, has I am grateful for Nelson Mandela Rev. Jason Curry, Phd. of Fisk Memorial Chapel him in a myriad of ways, culMandela entered Rob- shade. in life because he gave us something minating with his being laid ben Island prison as a radi© Regina M. Prude, to look up to. But I am also grateful to is in theSoweto. surname of thecalfictional and the2013 government shall to rest activist andgiven: fiery orator Regina is an inspira- him in death. ASanta diplomatically Clause)resplenwith his behoned uponhishis tional shoulder: and& his whounderhad not yet speaker author. Nelson Mandela died on December dentstanding memorial of service as a savvy negotiator. regina@regi- 5th. But in India by the time we woke the recbirth skills of Jesus name shall beComments: called Wonderful, ognized him Tuesday as “His Twenty-seven years later, he naprude.com or POB 58795, Christ.Nelson A h, if Mandeboth names were mighty TNGod, theBlog: up to news of his death it was already Excellency emerged ready Counselor, to take cen- the Nashville, 37205. 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Christmas tree is not mentioned three wise men brought gifts of ed-reader test at school and he Many of us are not fortunate to see in the bible) , but I will say that gold, frankincense and my rrh Gandhi ji alive. We are blessed to see asked me the following q ueshe accepted my response which to celebrate the birth of Jesus the life of Nelson Mandela, who emtion: “ Is St. Nick in the bible.” was confirmed through his ( Matthew 2: 11) . But Christmas bodied his values & ideals. Initially , I guessed he may have reading of God’s, holy Word. My heartfelt condolences to Nelis also a time of reverence and son Mandela’s family & the people of reasoned that “ St. Nick” could Lee Chapel AME Church, 1732 Scovel St., F or Christians throughout reflection; reverence for esus South Africa. We stand by them in this have been included in the bible the Church universal,Will hour of grief. Christas Savior worship atof the world, and reWords are easy. 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contrary he was a very shrewd politician. And he used forgiveness not to turn the other cheek but as an extremely effective political strategy. In an excellent piece about Mandela for The Globe and Mail, Stephanie Nolen writes that when Mandela went to Robben Island, guards ordered him to dig and then climb into a grave-shaped trench in the prison yard. Mandela surely thought that this was the end. But instead as he lay in the grave he had dug, they urinated on him. Years later, when drawing up the list of the select group to invite to his inaugural dinner as president of South Africa, Mandela invited many eminent figures from the fight against apartheid. But the one name he is said to have insisted on was that of a former jailer. Mandela’s capacity to forgive is all the more powerful because it was not just a deeply held principle. “People have got the idea that we prisoners sat in prison and one day we said, ‘From now on, it’s reconciliation, forgiveness, no revenge’ - but that was just flowing from the policy of non-racialism; it was policy,” Mandela said. Mandela saw forgiveness as the only way forward in a country where a majority and a minority had to learn to live together. He did not try to wrest an apology out of his oppressors. He was clear that just as it could not be a country of white domination, it could not be a country of black domination either. “(I)n any future dispensation, the majority would need the minority. ‘We do not want to drive you into the sea,’ he wrote in his autobiography.

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DR. CHRIS JACKSON Part 1 In this season of Christmas there is plenty of talk about love and j oy for the world. But it is hard to love the world if y ou don’t truly love y ourself. The practical importance and signiﬁcance of healthy self-love and Godly love is clearly delineated by Jesus when he was

q uestioned about what was the most important commandment. His response: “ ’L ove the L ord y our God with all y our heart and with all y our soul and with all y our strength and with all y our mind’; and, ‘ L ove y our neighbor as y ourself.’” ( NIV ) In examining the structure and direction of this revelation, it is clear that Jesus prioritized relationships above material things. The vertical love relationship between God and people is important because therein lies the power to sustain the other two especially in times of testing and trial. The horizontal love relationship between two or more people is important because that authenticates our love and gives us a human outlet to direct love to someone beside ourselves. The third kind of love is the inner love that

needs to be present in order to prevent sick sentimentalism and corrupting co-dependency . When these three loves are vibrant and balanced, all or most relationships tend to be healthy . If y ou are not sure that y ou truly love y ourself, here are some positive pathway s toward pursuing healthy self love from L ife Coach E vely n L im who suggests the following areas to target when seeking to love y ourself more: 1. F all in love with y ourself. 2. E liminate criticism. 3. Be kind and positive. 4 . A cknowledge y our effort 5 . L et go of worry . 6. Trust y ourself. 7 . F orgive y ourself. 8. Be truthful to y ourself. 9. Grow spiritually . 1 . Make positive afﬁrmations every day . In the next column we will continue this essential exercise with more tips to help y ou to simply love y ou.

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Jesus is the Reason for the Season

I’d like to say hi to Ms. Peggy Wilson who lives in Nashville TN, she’s also a faithful member of Capers Memorial CME Church. She told me last week how much she really enjoys reading “Ask the Elder” and how it encourages her. Thanks for the kind words you gave me. With less than a week to go before we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ ELDER LAWSON I wanted to reiterate early, “Jesus is the reason for the season”. Many people will be out shopping, cooking, traveling, and taking off work. The entire planet celebrates Christmas but the entire world does not acknowledge Jesus Christ as the savior of the world. Some people have never heard of Jesus. They live in isolated countries where information is limited as to what can come in and go out. Some people don’t believe Jesus is the savior at all, some say he was just a great prophet.

Those of us who are true Christians must continue to remind the world why we stop and celebrate the birth of Jesus. As society’s become more and more secular, the message becomes more secular as well. We don’t want to stand by and allow news and media to say things such as, “Xmas is the largest shopping holiday of the year, Christians celebrate it because they believe through God Jesus was born through a virgin girl.” Believe it or not, I’m sure it’s spoken of in that manor somewhere. Please remember this; it’s the kept promise of God that we also celebrate. The birth of Jesus is Gods promise to send a messiah to his chosen people who are the Jewish people, who time after time throughout history could not keep their covenant with God so they constantly found themselves in bondage or being oppressed by other nations. So God sends his son to them first, they reject him and those of us who believe in his resurrection from the grave are saved by God’s grace. Jesus also taught us how to live, how to pray, and how to have our own personal relationship with God. We don’t fully understand what

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the birth of Jesus means, until we understand the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I challenge every person reading this article right now, pray and ask God to direct your path to find three people who have not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and savior, invite them to your next church service, make sure they show up and watch the Holy Spirit work. Jesus is the reason for the season, sing about it, shout about it, and tell the entire world “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” Questions & comments email, Elderxlawson@yahoo.com, Listen to “Real Gospel” Sunday’s 9am–12n on 88.1FM. Listen online at WFSKFM.ORG, Twitter @XuamLawson, Facebook, Real Gospel website, http://xuamlawson.wix.com/rgwtx

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In Ferguson, Mo., Lohgan Booker stops before a Michael Brown tribute painted on the side of a print shop. Photo by Robert Cohen/St. Louis Post-Dispatch