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Human Rights Advocates THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015 Honored

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Voted the Number One Black Newspaper in Tennessee Voted the Number One Black Newspaper in Tennessee

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

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

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Funk Man of the Year for Tribune, Nashville By Clint Confehr

District Attorney Glenn R. Funk is The Tennessee Tribune’s Man of the Year. The reason is clear and succinct. “In the last 26 years the Nashville District Attorney’s ofﬁce employed primarily young white male attorneys, and Glenn Funk changed this in a few months ” Tribune Publisher Rosetta Miler Perry said. That became clear as soon as he took ofﬁce. There was a changing of the guard at the top and through sig-

Nashville District Atty. Glenn R. Funk

nificant seats of entrenched power. Outgoing prosecutors were not criticized, but they were going out of the office and not all of their successors are African American male attorneys. “He practices diversity in hiring,” Miller Perry said. “He is the first politician I met with in the last 50 years who did what he promised - no discrimination in hiring in his office at any level, at anytime. “ Not all of Funk’s new staffers are men. The women he’s brought to prominent positions are talented,

educated, experienced, of color and, they too, bring new blood to an important office. Tennessee law makes the district attorney general the most powerful law enforcement officer in their jurisdiction. Typically, there’s a multi-county jurisdiction. Regardless of Funk’s district lines, he has remarkable power and his words, spoken with quiet sincerity, reflect his attitude of fairness and a humble nature. Much is expected of those to

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Piedmont Natural Gas Company Wants Rate Hike to Fund Fuel Stations By Clint Confehr

NASHVILLE, TN — Piedmont Natural Gas leaders are asking directors of the Tennessee Regulatory Authority to let the utility increase customers’ bills to ﬁnance fueling stations for vehicles burning compressed natural gas. Customers of Piedmont could, col-

lectively, pay about $558,000 more annually for natural gas service because of the proposed increase that’s technically called a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Infrastructure Rider to Piedmont’s rate schedules and service regulations, according to public records. A public hearing on the request for the rate rider is to be held at 1 p.m. on

Jan. 12, a Monday, in the Andrew Jackson Building, 502 Deaderick St., where directors are to consider the request and opposition from the Consumer Protection Division of the State’s Attorney General’s ofﬁce and the Tennessee Fuel and Convenience Store Association. State lawmakers gave the Tennessee Regulatory Authority (TRA) the power

to increase what a utility charges for its service to homeowners and businesses for natural gas so utilities may raise money to pay for construction of compressed natural gas (CNG) stations used by truckers, van ﬂeets, buses and other vehicles powered by engines burning CNG, according to Piedmont’s petition to the TRA on Aug. 29, 2014. See PIEDMONT, 12A

Family Empowerment Services Makes Changes NASHVILLE, TN — Family Empowerment Services (F.E.S.) a 5013c first began serving the Greater Nashville Area in 2000. Under the direction of Mrs. Joyce N. Harris, LCSW and Kawema, MS, Founders and Co-Executive Directors, F.E.S. flourished and served the community well and offers affordable counseling services on a sliding fee scale for individuals, families, couples and partners. Family Empowerment Services has selected a new Executive Director Dr. De’Edra Lewis-Johnson. Al-

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ready under Dr. Lewis-Johnson’s leadership F.E.S. has expanded its mission to include FREE services to female Veterans and support groups open to the public. Family Empowerment Services has a new spacious office. The new location offers cozy, comfortable and welcoming space with calming refreshments. This location offers small meeting spaces as well as a larger space for the comfort of groups. The new office is located at 3807 Dickerson Pike, Suite L, Nashville, TN 37207. Appointments are available immediately for new clients. Please call (615) 873-4458 for an appointment today. Also be sure to visit and like us on Facebook and visit our website at www.Fempowservices.org. Family Empowerment Services where respect, support, understanding and friendly people are waiting to be of service to you!

Dr. De’Edra Lewis-Johnson, Executive Director

LEGACY: John Walter “Sonny” Crump Jr., longtime Tribune supporter By Deborah A. Culp

For the third year, State Rep. Brenda Gilmore looks back at the previous year and looks forward to the upcoming year on Take 10 on Tuesdays with The Tennessee Tribune. Gilmore, who was elected in 2014 to her fifth term in the State Legislature, discusses the political highs and lows of 2014 with Tribune Editorial Director Sandra Long Weaver. She also looks at what’s ahead for 2015. You can watch her give her assessments of the past year and her predictions for 2015 at

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The loss of a true community warrior has been felt throughout Tennessee and beyond, when the news of Mr. John Walter “Sonny” Crump, Jr. was ofﬁcially released. As with most people whose life he touched, the Tennessee Tribune Newspaper family and esteemed newspaper Publisher, Mrs. Rosetta Miller Perry experienced a void of their own. Affectionately called “Sonny” by those who knew him well and the name which he was most comfortable with. Miller Perry said she was overwhelmed when his devoted wife shared a video where Sonny on his death bed sent a special message to her and her nephew, James Artis whom he was also very close to. Over 50 years ago “Sonny” and Miller Perry began a friendship, that later transitioned into a family-em-

John Walter “Sonny” Crump, Jr.

ployment type of relationship. The two met when Miller Perry was the Director of the United States Equal Employment Commission when she successfully won an employment discrimination case for him, against

the Avco Company. In more recent years he became a Tribune Sales Person and distributor. But it didn’t end there by any means; their ties and proverbial bond tightened during the political seasons. She stated she will dearly miss him coming into the ofﬁce, ﬁrmly asking where is “Ms. Rosetta?” The publisher said they often discussed political candidates that were best for the African American Community and they had already began a discussion about the current Mayors race. Throughout his professional and community activism life, Sonny owned various businesses including but not limited to; Crump Communications - also known as “Mr. Satellite,” Crump Flowers and Gifts, a professional Carpet Cleaning Business. This honorable Man of God

See CRUMP, 13B See photos on 13A

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THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

Les Gemmes, Inc. Provides Special Christmas Cheer to Family

NASHVILLE, TN — The Hassan family members were the recipients of baskets of joy from Les Gemmes, Inc. a non-profit organization that focuses on arts and cultural activities for young girls, “jewels.” The family received from Les Gemmes - clothing, shoes, an HP desk top computer, a lap top computer, and educational toys. The Father of the family said, “We are so thrilled to have received

this gift of love for my entire family from this very important organization, Les Gemmes.” Mr. Hassan had been unemployed for a long period of time and this gift, he said was a true blessing. This is just one family that received needed support during the holiday period. There are many who have needs during the holiday period as well as throughout the year. This is

an annual project for Les Gemmes for the Nashville community. “If one organization adopts a refugee family, it will help these families tremendously” says Janice Woodard, president of Les Gemmes. The project was coordinated by Gemme Atty. Carolyn Piphus and Gemme Charlotte Mann.

Pictured Gemme Janice Woodard, President, Gemme Atty Carolyn Piphus with Noor Muday (Father) and Isha Mohamed (mother). The Hassan children pictured are Hakima, Maryan, Hussein, Kery, Madina , Salim and Ruquya

The Tennessee Tribune has committed to adopting this family for 2015. Any organizations who would like to help in this project, please call the Tennessee Tribune office at 615.321.3268 or drop off clothing, educational items throughout the year.

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TSU’s Bullock Inducted Into George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — A professor from Tennessee State University has been recognized for his public service and contributions to the rural farming community. Dr. Roy Bullock, professor of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, received the accolades when he was inducted into the George Washington Carver Public Service Hall of Fame. The public service award, presented to Bullock December 7, is given to those individuals whose work mirrors the philosophy of world-recognized scholar George Washington Carver – “the greatest good for the greatest number of people.” The award recognizes teaching and research accomplishments that improve the quality of life for clientele served by land-grant institutions such as Tennessee State University. The award ceremony is part of the annual Professional Agricultural Workers Conference in Tuskegee, Alabama. Bullock is the first recipient of the

Dr. Roy Bullock

prestigious award from Tennessee State University and the first in the state. The award was first presented in 1984. “This is a great honor to receive this distinction,” said Bullock, who also serves as the Extension state program leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources. “Very few people have received this award.” Dr. Latif Lighari, associate dean for Extension in the College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences, expressed pride in and gratitude for Bullock’s many years of service to the college and the farming community. “This is a great honor for the TSU Cooperative Extension Program to have one of our senior faculty recognized with this prestigious distinction,” Lighari said. “This recognition is given only to people with a remarkable record of success in extension, outreach and university engagement.” As for the future, Bullock says that he is focused on spending the rest of his career focusing on rebuilding the farming

population, which is vital to the nation’s future. “We need to replenish the aging farmer with the young vibrant farmer through whatever means necessary,” he explained. “If farming fails, everything fails.” Bullock, a graduate of Class VIII of the National Extension Leadership Development (NELD) Program, has written more than 30 Extension publications. In his current position, he provides leadership to county agents who focus on small farmers in all 95 Tennessee counties. He is a 2009 recipient of the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities’ Excellence in Extension Award, the Presidential Distinguished Service Award (2001), the University of Tennessee Program of Distinction Award for Small Farms (2004), the Blue and White Gala Award for Outstanding Program in Small Farms (2006), and the Award of Excellence for Exceptional Programming for Southern Regional Extension Forestry (2006).

Scarritt Bennett Offers $50 Nightly For Travelers NASHVILLE, TN — According to skift. com, in the first half of 2014, Nashville’s average overnight accommodation rate soared 20% to $164 a night. Scarritt Bennett Center offers a $50 per night (plus tax) accommodation rate, making holiday travel affordable just in time for the Music City Bowl and the Music City New Year’s Eve Bash. Scarritt Bennett is located in mid-town just minutes from downtown, Hillsboro Village, 12 South and the Gulch. The Center’s lush tenacre campus and historic collegiate gothic architecture provide a one-of-a-kind context for a unique stay in Music City. Easily accessible

from Nashville interstates, the campus provides free parking and overnight accommodations for up to 110. Once a college campus, the center’s residence halls offer basic rooms with a single, twin bed and a shared bath between rooms. Residence hall floors are outfitted with washing machines and dryers in each building, and the welcome center at Laskey Hall includes a lounge and morning coffee and tea as a courtesy to our overnight guests. Computers are available as well as free Wi-Fi access. Please visit www.scarrittbennett.org/accomodations/rooms-rates/ for more information.

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BUSINESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

Metro Councilman Hunt Announces At-Large Campaign

NASHVILLE, TN — Metro Council 3rd District representative Walter Hunt today announced that he is a candidate for Council At-Large in 2015. Hunt would bring extensive Metro experience to the At-Large position that will lose all five members next year due to term limits. Elected to the Council in 2007, Hunt is currently chairman of the Metro Council Planning and Zoning Committee and a Metro Planning Commissioner. Hunt served as Metro Council Mayor Pro Tempore in 2010-11. “Our city must elect strong, experienced leadership to At-Large seats so that we can continue our momentum while also bringing a new, closer focus on many neighborhood issues that must become priorities in the next four years,” Hunt said. “My experience, proven ability to lead on challenging issues and work cooperatively with the mayor’s office to get things done will be an advantage for the next Council. “I am excited about Nashville’s direc-

Metro Councilman Walter Hunt

tion. I am proud to have supported important investments in our downtown, including the Music City Center convention facility, and the new Bridgestone

America’s headquarters. We have done a lot of work in this city to improve downtown. But now we have to turn our attention to the communities beyond the central city.” Hunt, a longtime resident in the Whites Creek area, said his priorities will be to, Encourage new business investment in communities outside of the urban core; Identify policy that will give residents a stronger voice in the planning process to protect neighborhoods and allow urban and rural communities to co-exist without creating sprawl in existing communities. “Many older neighborhoods will continue to transition. However, new homes built in established communities should fit and not overwhelm the neighborhood,” Hunt said. Clean up vacant lots and rundown, abandoned buildings and houses that are an eyesore and sometimes attract criminal activity.

Initiate a stronger countywide effort to clean up litter and develop tougher laws that will serve as a deterrent to dumping and littering. Hunt has named three campaign co-chairs – Tom Cone, Sr., chairman and president, Cone Oil Co.; Mrs. Inez Crutchfield, longtime member of the Tennessee Democratic Party executive committee and Meharry Medical College board of directors; and Barrett Hobbs, restaurant and hospitality executive. William Mason, CEO of Country Financial, is campaign treasurer. In the coming weeks, Hunt will announce a steering committee comprised of business, faith and civic leaders across Davidson County and launch a campaign website. Hunt is a U.S. Army veteran, a graduate of Tennessee State University and a former educator. Hunt was a senior staffer to former U.S. Congressman and former Metro Mayor Bill Boner. He is married to Cathy Hunt.

Pathway Lending Hires Agnetta as Chief Officer NASHVILLE, TN — Pathway Lending, a not for profit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), has hired Joseph Agnetta as its Chief Credit Officer. Agnetta is responsible for credit risk policies, financial analysis and managing the credit quality of Pathway Lending’s overall loan portfolio. Most recently, Agnetta was a Senior Credit Officer at FirstBank where he, along with his daily responsibilities, started a group that provided new lending services to a third of all FirstBank branches. Spanning more than 20 years, Agnetta’s banking career has always centered on credit-oriented positions, giving him a broad base of knowledge across many loan products and levels of underwriting. This sophistication makes him especially well-suited for this role with Pathway Lending, where he will expand the organization’s capacity to provide a range of financial products to businesses and communities across Tennessee. “Joe is a great addition to the Pathway Lending team,” said Clint Gwin, President of Pathway Lending. “He brings a unique perspective in his ability to take best practices from the corporate world and apply them to our non-profit mindset in a way that will help us serve more Tennessee businesses. While Joe is just getting started, we have already started to see the positive impacts he will make on our organization.” Raised in Nashville, Agnetta earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a Masters in Banking

In the Driver’s Seat... 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T

By Tribune Staff

Joseph W. Agnetta

from Louisiana State University. About Pathway Lending: Pathway Lending is a U.S. Treasury Department certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) whose mission is providing underserved businesses with lending solutions and educational services that result in job creation and economic development. The organization operates statewide in Tennessee, primarily serving low-to-moderate-income communities, CDFI Investment Areas, and Other Targeted Populations such as minority and women-owned businesses, and places strong emphasis on job and wealth creation. www.pathwaylending. org

The first thing we noticed about the 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport was its new refined look and, once inside a larger cabin. Recently the Sonata has been a big seller in the midsize sedan segment and we see why. The vehicle deftly combines style, performance, generous standard features and solid build quality. The new Sonata is more conservative in its design and in our eyes the styling is definitely uptown. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata is available in SE, Sport, Eco, Limited and Sport 2.0T trim levels. There’s also a Sonata Hybrid. Standard features on the Sport 2.0T which we drove include 18inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, LED running lights, air-conditioning, cruise control, full power accessories, heated mirrors, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, a 60/40-split rear seatback, automatic headlights, a rearview camera, an eight-way power driver seat (with power lumbar), upgraded door trim, Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system (with smartphone integration) and a 5-inch touchscreen audio interface, sport-tuned suspension and steering, a rear diffuser with quad chrome exhaust tips, xenon headlights, sport seats with accent stitching, a flat-bottom sport steering wheel and steering-wheelmounted paddle shifters. The redesigned 2015 Hyundai Sonata’s interior design and materials are upscale with their plusher door trim and additional cabin accents. It is also surprisingly roomy in both front and back seats. Our Turbo featured soft touch materials throughout, and power driver and manually adjustable passenger thrones. In addition to the refined look, the cabin is now quieter as well. Hyundai added extra soundproofing in the dash to help block out most engine noise. The control layout is straightforward and easy to use, with dedicated

buttons for primary functions like navigation, phone, radio and media. The climate controls are simple. The rear seating area folds to a 60:40 split in case the trunk capacity of 16.3 cubic feet is not enough. A hands-free Smart trunk Auto Open function is also included in the Sport 2.0T model. In our test we drove the most powerful Sonata money can buy, the Sport 2.0T the 2.0-liter with its direct-injected turbo four-cylinder. The car was easy to drive in city traffic and out on the highway. All Sonatas are front-wheel drive, and all engines except the Eco’s are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Sport 2.0T comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 245 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Standard safety features on every 2015 Hyundai Sonata include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are standard for the Sport 2.0T. Forward collision warning and rear park assist are optional on the Sport 2.0T. Our overall impression of this 4 door, 5 passenger sedan was quite favorable. It is a great car for a same family or the busy business person looking for comfort, quiet and economy. The 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T is a must see if you are looking for a midsized sedan. 2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T MSRP: $21,150 - $33,525 Estimated MPG: 24 city / 35 hwy Transmission: 6-speed Shiftable Automatic Engine: Gas, Double overhead cam (DOHC), Inline 4 cylinders Horsepower: 185 hp @ 6000 rpm Width x Length: 73.4 in x 191.1 in

BUSINESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

Are You Operating a Business or a Hobby? Lavestia Gaston-Harper, Macc Tax Accountant, HD Vest Registered Representative, Global Tax Express, Accounting & Financial Services, Olive Branch, MS & Nashville, TN

Small businesses are being established every day. With all the hard work involved they want their fair share of having time to grow and flourish their business. A business emphasis should be on keeping good accurate records and keeping business accounts separate from personal accounts. These are the main documents that the IRS will review when trying to distinguish between a hobby or business designation. If a taxpayer has a loss on Schedule C the hobby rules may become an issue. The IRS may rule the business a hobby if the taxpayer cannot prove his intent is to become profitable. A taxpayer does not want to lose deductions due to poor record keeping because of the high amount of taxes he will be paying on his profit (i.e. 15.3% SE tax, average 25% - 28% Federal income tax, plus state income tax). It can quickly come close to 50% tax. One should hire a knowledgeable accountant / tax preparer when he starts his business or is thinking of starting a business; it will be very beneficial for both. The taxpayer will save money on taxes with good record keeping. The tax preparer will feel more comfortable preparing the return when the numbers have come from verifiable and reliable sources.

Hobby expenses up to the amount of the hobby’s income are generally deductible, if the taxpayer itemizes, on Schedule A line 23, subject to the 2% floor. Hobby losses are not deductible from other income, because a hobby is not meant to make a profit. A hobby, however, can become a business. The IRS’s criteria for determining whether an activity is a hobby or a business is generally determined by whether the activity shows a profit for 3 out of the last 5 years Including the current year (2 out of 7 years for activities involving horse racing, breeding, training or showing). In order to show the IRS that a nonprofiting activity is a business, the taxpayer should maintain the following: 1. Thorough and business-like books 2. Separate business checking account 3. Separate credit cards for business and personal purchases 4. Log book to keep record of business and personal use of such items as computers, charter boats, camcorders, etc. 5. Required licenses, insurance, certification, etc. 6. If operated from home, separate business line for phone 7. A show of change in operations in an attempt to make a profit 8. Research on market trends and technology related to taxpayer’s business Follow these rules and you should be able to prove that you run a business that is operated for profit.

Your 2015 Secret to Success

We often start the new year with enthusiasm and high expectations, and yet by year-end so many of our great plans are unfulfilled. Will 2015 be another year of doing the same thing and expecting different results, or will this truly be a new year? Here’s a suggestion for nonprofits who want to focus on different results: create a short-term assessment task force to review your planning processes and the people and resources available to implement your plans. Your task force should be a small, focused working group comprised of people who are committed to your organization but not currently involved in its operations. Task force members could include a major donor, past program participant, a new board member, or a local business person or faculty member. What you don’t want is a task force comprised of the executive director, development director, and board chair. You want fresh eyes on the organization. Those who are at “arms length” can ask questions and make suggestions without the knowledge or “baggage” that comes from knowing “we tried that three years ago” or “the board would never approve that” or “we can’t afford that.” Members will look at your organization with the goal of helping you achieve your goals. Four steps for task force members. Step one. Review the organization’s strategic plan; fundraising plan; and marketing, communications and social media plan. Look at program descriptions, goals, objectives, outcomes and impact; and financial reports and fundraising reports. If the nonprofit is an educational institution, review recruitment, enrollment, retention,

and graduation reports. Look at demographics of communities served and their identified and emerging needs. Step two. Create a list of questions that arise during the review. Add to the list as you contemplate the documents holistically. What’s missing? Where are the redundancies? Individual questions should be shared with fellow task force members. What are the common themes that arise? Step three. Meet individually with the executive director or president, fundraising leadership, program directors, accountants or bookkeepers, board members, clients or students and others who you believe can provide insights and answer questions. Step four. Create a list of things for the nonprofit to consider. These suggestions can include short and long term suggestions: all should focus on how to help the organization best deliver on its mission and vision. No more than one page. Two things for nonprofits to remember. First, this is a small, short-term task force so keep the group to no more than seven people, and don’t let the process drag on: the work should be completed in a month if possible. Second, while you don’t have to adopt all or any of the suggestions you will have a new look at what you are doing and how you could be more successful. Happy New Year! Copyright 2014 – Mel and Pearl Shaw; Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your fundraising visit www.saadandshaw.com or call (901) 522-8727.

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EDITORIAL THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

We Can’t be Distracted: The Movement Must Continue

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

By Rodney Beard

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IN MEMORY OF L.O.P. Perry M.D. 1923-2009 Publisher 1990-2009 Tennessee’s First Black G a s t r o en t er o l o g i s t

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Now It’s Time to Focus on Growing the Economy By Lee H. Hamilton

Recent economic news has been broadly reassuring. Retail sales are strong, November saw the best job gains in three years, the federal deficit is shrinking, the stock market is robust, and the Fed is expressing enough faith in the economy that an interest rate bump next year is considered a certainty. Yet the public remains unconvinced. This is partly because perceptions haven’t caught up to reality. For many middle- and lower-class families, economic circumstances have not changed very much. Average wages, adjusted for inflation, have not risen in keeping with the good economic news. The median net worth of households is actually a bit less than it was in 2010, just after the official end of the recession — and the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us is wider than ever. Strong numbers do, however, offer one unambiguous piece of good news: The pressure on policy makers to focus on near-term or immediate problems has eased, which means they can now focus on the fundamental question of economic growth. That’s where their attention should turn. A strong economy that is growing for everyone, not just the people at the top, offers many benefits. The quality of people’s lives improves. Political problems become more manageable. More people have greater economic opportunity. There’s more social mobility and more tolerance of diversity. Because the economy is always at or near the top of voters’ concerns, the temptation for the policymaker is to support another tax cut or the next move to stimulate the economy in the short term. Now is the time for policy-makers to resist this and try to un-

LEE H. HAMILTON derstand the large forces – technology, automation, globalization – that drive our economy. As Princeton economist Alan Blinder, political strategist Al From and others have pointed out, the key is to concentrate on creating the environment in the country for sustained, non-inflationary economic growth. To begin with, we have a chance to get our fiscal house in order and pursue long-term deficit reduction. This is a crucial early step for government to take in creating a sound environment for economic growth. This means modernizing entitlement spending and shaping a tax-reform package that focuses on investments to boost productivity and help the economy to grow for everyone, through research and development, job training, upgrading skills as well as technology, and reducing outsourcing. At the same time, it means eliminating public subsidies to individual enterprises. That money can be spent on boosting the economic skills of ordinary Americans through education and training. Policies aimed at strengthening our education system from pre-kindergarten to graduate school, and at promoting lifelong learning and a workforce capable of upgrading its skills to meet changing needs, will have a far more salutary effect on our economy than singling out politically connected enterprises for tax and other benefits.

There are other steps government policy-makers can take to improve broad economic growth. We need to expand trade through open markets and simplify the regulatory structure so that it protects Americans without burdening companies beyond reason. And we must address our nation’s deferred infrastructure needs, which hinder the smooth functioning of every business that relies on transporting its goods. The same applies to reforming government itself. A government that does not work well — that wastes money, fails its regulatory responsibilities, and cannot make timely decisions — undermines economic growth. You can see this, for instance, in our current inability to pass comprehensive immigration reform: We cannot increase economic growth without the people our labor force needs, from mathematicians and engineers to migrant farm workers. Finally, policy-makers need to remember that economic growth means providing a ladder out of poverty for the truly needy. Providing opportunity for low-income Americans through the Earned Income Tax Credit and programs to upgrade their skills is vital. No one who works full time should be poor in this country. Free, competitive markets are the best way to deliver goods and services to Americans. Government must not get in the way of that system. Nor should it stand idle. The right response by government to our economic challenges is not to focus on the immediate economic problems of the day, but to invest in economic growth for all. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

In New York City the other day, a madman shot his girlfriend, brutally murdered two policemen, and then killed himself. Ismaayiyl Brinsley was a man with a long troubled past and lengthy criminal history. There are many things we know about him but more that we don’t. Brinsley, supposedly a Muslim, had been arrested over 20 times, spent two years in prison, and in 2011 he answered “yes” when asked if he had ever been in a mental institution or under the care of a psychiatrist. He was estranged from his family, and his mother said that she herself was afraid of him because of his erratic behavior. Ismaayiyl Brinsley in my opinion, was a sick and troubled man all his life. This has lead me to believe that he acted only out of his personal pathology. He tried to take the life of the one person who was closest to himself, then took the lives of innocent police officers. From all accounts I have read, he was on track to commit horrible crimes already and something triggered his violent actions that resulted in a most tragic loss for all of us. One does not have to be a medical professional to figure this out despite the media hype and political posturing. If this movement had not been news, the whole media coverage would be vastly different in this case of a deranged man committing a crime that it seems he was going to do anyway. Ismaayiyl Brinsley had nothing to do with our protest movement,

RODNEY BEARD yet he has affected it so deeply. He was sick, and we all know it. So why all the finger pointing and accusations being directed towards Mayor De Baisio and our President by Gulianni and New York’s Police Union? I am thinking that there is a segment of the population that does not want to give legitimacy to the argument we are posing relative to the abuse of citizens of color by some police officers who are insensitive to their actions. I also expect that those abusive policies that they have been using for years will become justifiable in their twisted minds. The violence against us may escalate, as their justification to harm us now because two of their own have fallen. Its deflection is a perfect way for them to try and shut down the Movement or take away our momentum but it won’t work. Ismaayiyl Brinsley only gave them the excuse they needed. The media spin creates an illusion that we all know is not true but provides lots of drama for ratings increase. But it’s up to us to redirect the focus to the true issues and not become distracted. Even the families of those previously slain by other police officers reached out in sympathy to the families of the NYPD of-

ficers who were murdered by Brinsley, We’re all so sorry for their losses. In contrast, if the media actually provided the public with an accurate depiction of unjust policing, perhaps they would have given equal media coverage to the recent San Diego policing event where officers were called to the scene of a park where a deranged white male with a gun taunted the police for over an hour before eventually being arrested. Unlike the New York policing event where a black male was choked to death, this white male was merely wounded by 9 police officers who pleaded with him for 30 minutes to move away from his “real” weapon. Where is the media and why was the latter event not considered newsworthy? We know the outcome. The White guy lived and the Black guy died. Policing policies are strikingly different with obvious results. This was not an east or west coast issue. This was a black/ white issue. This wasn’t a media event because of the result, which is why our movement is so necessary. It exposes the inadequacies in our policing policy and the unjust outcome. Our movement toward social justice for all people cannot be sidetracked for any reason. Black lives matter. All lives matter. Equality for all people matters and we have a responsibility to stand up together to make sure that reforms are made to our system of policing that is fair to both sides of the debate that cannot end. Enough is enough. Let me know your thoughts.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor; The holidays bring plenty to look forward to, including time off work and school. These changes in daily routine may mean that medications may take a back seat. To make sure you stay on track and stay healthy, Amy Tiemeier, Pharm.D., BCPS, associate professor at St. Louis College of Pharmacy, has some advice. “This is really the time to make sure you’re taking your medication as prescribed,” Tiemeier says. “Focus on taking medication as it is prescribed in the weeks leading up to time off, travel, or holiday gatherings. Establishing those good patterns now will help you keep them going through this hectic time of year.” Forgetting Medication Medication for chronic conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, or diabetes is often built into the daily habits of patients. A change in those habits could lead to problems remembering to take your medication. With so much happening at this time of year, it’s easy to forget to take a dose of medication. “If you forget to take your medication at a particular time, call your pharmacist,” Tiemeier advises. “You may need to take the medication right away, or you might be OK waiting until the next scheduled dose. Your pharmacist can help you figure out what’s best for your situation.” In the rush to pack everything for a trip to grandma’s house, or that dream holiday getaway, it’s also very easy for

patients to leave needed medication behind. In many cases patients can obtain an emergency supply. “Call your pharmacist as soon as you realize you don’t have your medication,” Tiemeier says. “The pharmacist will be able to advise you on the steps to take to make sure you get your medication as quickly as possible.” Travelling with Medication When packing for a trip, keep medications with you in your car or in your carryon luggage. Typically, medicine should be stored between 68 and 77 Fahrenheit unless it needs refrigeration. Excessive cold in the cargo hold of an airplane or heat from the sun can make it less effective. “Having your medication in freezing conditions for a few minutes should not change its effectiveness,” Tiemeier says. “If your medication was exposed to extreme temperatures or humidity, check to see if it smells different than normal or if the capsules or tablets are look different than they usually do. When in doubt, have a pharmacist inspect it.” If travelling through airport with liquid medication, check the TSA guidelines (http://www.tsa.gov/travelerinformation/what-expect-if-passengerneeds-medication) to make sure you can get through security quickly and easily. Avoiding Complications Many overindulge in the last six weeks of the year. For some it’s too many home-baked cookies, for others it’s alcohol at a holiday dinner. Straying from a prescribed diet can be dangerous for patients with See LETTER, 12A

LOCAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

Human Rights Advocates Honored in Nashville By Clint Confehr

NASHVILLE, TN — International Human Rights Day was celebrated at the First Amendment Center where two lifetime achievement awards were presented, one to a church, the other to a Catholic priest. Several members of First Baptist Church Capitol Hill attended the awards ceremony Dec. 10 when the oldest continuously operated African American church in Tennessee was recognized for its longevity and support for public schools’ integration, sit-ins, freedom riders and a host of other community activities. Beverly Watts, executive director of the Tennessee Human Commission, presented the award to First Baptist. Tom Negri, interVanderbilt University History Professor im executive director of Metro Nashville’s Dennis C. Dickerson was the keynote speaker Human Relations Commission, presented All photos by Clint Confehr the lifetime achievement award to Father Joseph Pat Breen, who described himself as only semi-retired from St. Edward Church. “The things you stand up for, you don’t always win,” Breen said upon receiving the award that he playfully likened to an oversized hood ornament. “But if it’s something that is right and pure, it will eventually come about... “Now, we have a pope who is more radical than I ever was,” Breen said of Pope Francis and his well-publicized remarks on church life and changes in church leadership and practices. “Let us all be equal. It just should have come 30 years earlier… “The majority of the people are in favor of what he says,” said Breen, pledging to continue to “make His message known.” Watts opened the program at 1207 18th Ave., South, saying late December is a good time to reflect and look toward the future. She mourned the passing this year of journalist John Seigenthaler and attorney George Barrett and, in recorded remarks before the ceremony, she put International Human Rights Day in perspective. “There’s always a lot more to be done. With the deaths of three black youths at the hands of police, and the gentleman in New York… the failure to indict in Ferguson and New York has stirred up concerns, as has the death of the young boy in Cleveland. So we are looking at issues that need attention,” Watts said. Education, health care and police issues are what people in the community mention when asked for their concerns, she said. “In many instances, we are better off than we were 50 years ago at the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement,” she said. “But we’ve had stops and starts.” She called for a commitment to deal with issues such as black and brown men constituting the majority of individuals in prison. During the ceremony, she advocated working with police here to make sure Nashville continues to be “the it city” as described in national media, and “not another l-r, Yuri Cunza is honored by the Tennessee Human Rights Ferguson.” Commission for his outstanding service to human rights. The keynote speaker, Rev. Enoch Fuzz made the presentation. Vanderbilt University history Professor Dennis C. Dickerson, reviewed progress in human rights since the United Nations’ adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Dec. 10, 1948 and the 1964 and ‘65 Civil Rights Acts. However, “As the Civil Rights Movement decelerated in the late 1960s, an era of conservative ascendancy unsympathetic to black advancement, triumphed in 1980,” the professor said. “The presidency of Ronald Reagan inaugurated an unGodly rise of the number of blacks plagued in the 1980s and 1990s with poverty, imprisonment and the rise of pernicious stereotypes of the welfare queen and the frightful and menacing black man… l-r, Eban Cathy is a rising advocate of human rights holds his “The coarseness of our Tennessee Human Rights Commission award for his work after politics also makes it difbeing presented with the plaque by Loraine Segovia Paz, ficult to discuss the [UN’s chair of the Nashville Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. 1948] declaration without sounding hopelessly idealistic, or out of touch with the facts of the real world,” Dickerson said. The declaration “is an underused resource” to counter violations of civil liberties, he said. Demonstrations by “outraged citizens lamenting the deaths of young black men … [have] legitimate concerns about the cheapening of young black lives.” The demonstrators are “renewing our democracy” as did protesters in Nashville who shook off Jim Crow 50 years ago, Dickerson said. They “are testing and expanding our democracy,” he said. “Rights are not benevolently conferred, but are granted only when people press for them and assert their right to have the declarations of 1776 and 1948 to apply to them.” Rising Human Rights Advocate Awards were earned by and delivered to: • Daynise Joseph for grassroots organizing since 1999 on issues including international trade, workers rights and a living wage. She is the executive director of Organized

Father Joseph Pat Breen, holding his lifetime achievement award from the Tennessee Human Rights Commission, confers with Inez Crutchfield, a member of First Baptist Church Capitol Hill.

l-r, William Robert “Bob” Seigenthaler congratulates Avi Poster as recipient of the Tennessee Human Rights Commission’s award for outstanding service to human rights.

l-r, Rev. Arnold Morton, associate pastor at First Baptist Church Capitol Hill, accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of the congregation. Tennessee Human Rights Commission Executive Director Beverly Watts made the presentation.

Neighbors of Edgehill, focusing on healthy food access, education, crime and safety issues. • Eben Cathey for his work with social justice groups including My Global Voice, the Workers Dignity Project, Nashville Cares, and the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition. With a Rotary scholarship, he studied in South Africa for a year, earning a master’s degree in political and international studies. The Outstanding Service Award winners were: • Avi Poster who worked in leadership positions for the Nashville Area Chamber of Daynise Joseph, recipient of the Tennessee Human Rights Commerce Education Report Commission’s Rising Advocate Award, stands with her son, Card, the Rochelle Center for Anthony-Malik Couch. Adults with Developmental Disabilities, the Coalition for Education About Immigration, Clergy for Tolerance, the Muslim-Jewish Circle of Friends and a Voice for Poverty Reduction. • Yuri Cunza, cofounder of the Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation to advance educational opportunities for Hispanic youth and to combat issues that force families and individuals into economic despair. Members of the program came from the Church of Scientology, the Muslim Women’s Council and the state and city commissions for human rights and relations.

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THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

Howard Appointed Dean of Mike Curb College of Entertainment, Music Business NASHVILLE, TN — Belmont University announced today the appointment of Doug Howard, founder of Vandermont Music Group and former senior vice president of A&R for Lyric Street Records/Walt Disney Company, to the position of dean for the Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business, effective January 1, 2015. Howard fills a position held for nine years by Dr. Wes Bulla, who announced earlier this year his intention to return to a full-time teaching position. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “The dean of the Curb College possesses the distinctive charge of leading innovative academic programs that are regarded worldwide as among the best in entertainment business education while also ensuring that the college itself remains intricately connected and involved in the industry, both in Nashville and beyond. From his long-held ties with Belmont to his incomparable music business experience, Doug Howard is uniquely prepared for this role, and we’re honored to have him join us as the new Curb College dean.” A 1979 alumnus of Belmont, Howard received his MBA from Vanderbilt University and his JD from the George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D.C. He has a long history in the Nashville music scene with early beginnings as a song plugger and studio manager for the Welk Music Group. Fol-

Doug Howard has been appointed as dean for the Mike Curb College of Entertainment

lowing law school, Howard served as vice president and general manager for PolyGram Music Publishing for five years before becoming the senior vice president of A&R for Lyric Street Records, a division of the Walt Disney Company. Howard is the president and owner of Vandermont Music Group, a company he founded in 2010. Howard said, “I am grateful and honored to be part of the Belmont family. My business career and personal life have both been wonderfully influenced by the education and mentoring I received here as a student and from the lifelong relationships

developed with classmates and alumni. As dean of the Curb College, my goal is to support and guide the faculty and staff in educating, encouraging and developing our students to be transformative leaders, innovators and creators in every facet of the entertainment industry and to foster a spirit of service that reflects Belmont’s mission and vision.” Howard will serve more than 75 faculty and staff and nearly 2,000 students in Curb College programs. Campus facilities supporting the college include four professional recording studios on Music Row

(renovations of historic Columbia Studio A were completed in 2014), as well as shared instructional space, computer labs and substantial recording space on the main campus. In fall 2015, the college classrooms, offices and additional studio space will relocate to a new 134,000 square foot building which will include more than 30 student edit bays, multiple computer labs, a motion capture facility, a Foley sound studio, a 3,000 square foot sound stage, and two state-of-the art screening theaters (300 seat and 50 seat). In addition, the College of Entertainment and Music Business has established program partnerships with several other institutions (including the University of Hawaii, Fisk University and Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film) as well as offers semester-long experiences for its students in both New York City (Belmont East) and Los Angeles (Belmont West). Howard has maintained his Belmont ties through the years, serving as the chair of the Advisory Board of the Curb College and as a member of the William G. Hall Scholarship Committee. Additionally, he serves on the Advisory Council for the Center for Popular Music at Middle Tennessee State University, the Board of the Tennessee Shakespeare Festival and the Nashville Board of Governors of the Recording Academy.

MTSU Students, Alum Invited to Enter Best Business Plan Contest

NASA Johnson Space Center Director, Dr. Ellen Ochoa, right; and Deputy Director Kirk Shireman, left, congratulate Ron Cobbs after presenting him with the NASA-JSC Director’s Commendation Award, during a ceremony recently in the Teague Auditorium at the center. Courtesy photo

TSU Alum, NASA Engineer Receives Award NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — A Tennessee State University alumnus and NASA engineer has been recognized for outstanding contribution to the agency. Ron Cobbs, a 1989 TSU graduate with a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and avionics chief engineer assigned to the International Space Station operations, recently received the NASA Johnson Space Center Director’s Commendation Award. The award, the highest honor given by the NASA-JSC administrator, recognizes the center’s civil servants with “significant” contribution toward the mission and operations of the JSC. Last year, Cobbs’ input was helpful in identifying the cause of a space suit malfunction during a spacewalk in July. Although Cobbs was not part of the official Extravehicular Mobility Unit (space suit) investigating team, he was asked to “look into” the situation because the problem “appeared to be electrical.” “I discovered that the problem was a systems problem relative to operational use of the serial port on the laptop side of the suit,” said Cobbs, after investigating the problem. As a result of his findings and recommendation, the procedures for the astronauts were rewritten and retested, subsequently leading to identifying the problem. Saying that he is “deeply honored” to receive the Administrator’s Award fro NASAJSC, Cobbs, who has been with NASA for nearly 30 years, credits his parents and his TSU preparation for his career success. “My parents always taught me to work hard and always do the right thing,” said Cobbs, who also holds a master’s degree in

Space Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. “They thought me to believe in myself, have faith and shoot for the moon.” Shooting for the moon is what Cobbs has been doing since. As avionics chief engineer, his role is to ensure that engineers in the NASA Directorate adhere to the “right processes.” He also supports project managers during the design, development, test and evaluation of projects that require electronics and/or software for operational use. “I also support Failure Investigation Teams whenever their failures or anomalies on the Space Station need to be resolved. I also sit on several Space Station program boards to provide concurrence representing engineering on all proposed forward plans and action that will be implemented,” Cobbs noted. “Ronald Cobbs is a true example of an electrical engineering graduate with passion for life-long learning and professional growth,” Dr. Satinderpaul Singh Devgan, professor and head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, said of his former student, when information came out about Cobbs’ spacesuit malfunction intervention. Cobbs joined NASA at the Johnson Space Center immediately after graduating TSU. He has moved through the ranks from design engineer, systems engineer to now ISS avionics chief engineer. “I think Ron Cobbs’ achievement at NASA is a great story,” added Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, dean of the College of Engineering.

MURFREESBORO, TN — MTSU students, alumni and others looking to get that great business idea off the ground have an opportunity to do so through a university-sponsored business plan competition. The competition, which includes seed money to the top two winners, is offered through the Wright Travel Chair in Entrepreneurship in MTSU’s Jennings A. Jones College of Business. Although the deadline to submit online entries isn’t until late February, organizers are encouraging anyone interested in participating to get started on their submission now. “The competition is really a mechanism to try to get people to start writing things down, to think through the process,” said MTSU professor Bill McDowell, chair holder of the Wright Travel Chair in Entrepreneurship. Any enrolled MTSU students or MTSU alumni can participate. A team can consist of one or more contestants and can include nonstudents, but there must be at least one MTSU student or alumnus on each team. That person will be responsible for making key presentations during the course of the competition and should be included in top management for the proposed business. “The student or alum must be extremely involved in the plan,” McDowell said. An added incentive to enter the contest is the seed money awarded to the top plans. The first place prize is $7,500, while the runner-up will receive $5,000. The multistage competition also includes training on writing business plans and mentoring, with top winners selected in spring 2015. Applications and submissions are due by noon Feb. 26, 2015, but McDowell encourages contestants to get started now on the online application process, which begins with submitting a “new venture profile” that summarizes the business idea. Students and alumni can get more information by visiting www.mtsubusinessplan2015.istart.org or by visiting mtsu. edu/entre/wright_travel.php “This is an attempt to stir innovation and creativity in students and alumni to start thinking about what they might have in the backs of their minds,” McDowell said. “To try to get those from an idea that’s stuck inside to an opportunity that they may try to act upon.” The competition was started in 2013 to encourage entrepreneurship in the region. It is designed to help students and alumni in launching new business ventures, including for-profits, not-for-profits,

corporate entrepreneurship and social enterprise. “The Jones College provides opportunities like this so that our students get the kind of hands-on experiences and soft skills needed to have successful careers,” said Dr. David Urban, dean of the Jones College. McDowell, who taught entrepreneurship at East Carolina University for eight years before coming to MTSU a year ago, said potential participants should think about a need in the marketplace that they think they can fill and turn into a sustainable business. The Midstate is a perfect area to do this, McDowell added, because of the overall positive economic climate as well as the strong support from local chambers of commerce and the availability of resources such as the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at MTSU. McDowell emphasized that the competition isn’t limited to business students, and organizers expect to get multiple entries from students and alumni whose expertise and background are in other disciplines. “I expect a huge number of submissions to come from all across campus,” he said. “There’s a lot of creative departments, majors and colleges … where there are going to be some unique ideas.” Later, there will be a tradeshow round where judges will narrow down the field to the top three or four entries. Mentors will then be assigned to the teams to help them polish their presentations and business plans for final evaluation by judges. Organizers say the process will allow students to enhance their learning experience, gain feedback on ideas, develop networks and expose their ideas to potential investors. Early-stage company investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders from the Midstate will judge presentations by the finalist teams. “We’re seeing so many new ideas popping up. It comes down to the creativity and innovation, but also your willingness to put in the hard work,” McDowell said. “Being an entrepreneur can be very rewarding because you get to reap the rewards of your success, but at the same time you’re the one taking the risks.” Other prizes and awards will be given during the competition. For more information, visit http://mtsu. edu/entre/wright_travel.php

NATIONAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

Labor Board Says McDonald’s Broke the Law, Company Can’t Hide Behind Franchises Any Longer NEW YORK, NY — Despite an aggressive pressure campaign by McDonald’s corporate lobbyists, the federal government on Friday charged that the company is indeed an employer that exerts substantial power over its employees’ working conditions. In a complaint, the National Labor Relations Board’s general counsel found that the company wields such extensive influence over the business operations of its franchisees that individual franchise operators have little autonomy in setting or controlling workplace conditions. McDonald’s, for all intents and purposes, is the boss, the complaint concludes. “McDonald’s and its corporate lobbyists continue to claim that the company has no responsibility for workers at its restaurants, but today’s complaint underscores the obvious fact that McDonald’s is the boss,” said Micah Wissinger, an attorney at Levy Ratner who brought the case on behalf of McDonald’s workers in New York City. “The complaint validates what workers have been saying over and over again—that McDonald’s requires franchisees to adhere to such regimented rules and regulations that there’s no doubt who’s really in charge.” For nearly two years, McDonald’s and

other fast-food workers across the country have been joining together and going on strike, calling for $15 and the right to form a union without retaliation. But time and time again, the company and other industry players have tried to sidestep workers’ calls, inventing a make-believe world in which responsibility for wages and working conditions falls squarely on the shoulder of franchisees. “Rather than continue to deny the obvious, McDonald’s should own up to its responsibility for its workers and pay us enough so we can support our families,” said Richard Eiker, who has worked for the same Kansas City McDonald’s franchisee for 18 years. “Instead, the company is only fighting to keep the current system in place where wages are stuck at the bottom even as profits grow.” In November, the Wall Street Journal reported that McDonald’s plans to launch a “far-reaching campaign” to fight the Board’s finding that the company is a joint employer, including a comprehensive lobbying effort targeting local, state, and federal elected officials and administrative bodies. “It’s time McDonald’s put its powers to work to do something about the fact that its workers are living in poverty,

Catherine Fisk, Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law

instead of spending tens of millions on corporate lobbyists to defend a status quo that forces its workers to rely on food stamps to get by,” said Kendall Fells, organizing director of Fast Food Forward. “The federal government’s complaint makes clear that fast-food companies

like McDonald’s can’t have it both ways -- it can’t exercise such pervasive control over a workplace and effectively dictate wages and working conditions while still saying that it’s not the employer,” said Catherine Fisk, Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. “The NLRB general counsel’s complaint reflects the general counsel’s determination that evidence shows that McDonald’s exercises so much control over the operation of individual franchise restaurants that it is a joint employer with the franchise operator.” The complaint is the latest challenge to the fast-food industry’s low-wage business model, in which franchisors reap rewards of a profitable industry, while forcing franchisees to shoulder all the risk. In March, McDonald’s workers in three states filed class-action lawsuits against the company, alleging widespread wage theft. The New York Times wrote that the suits, “argue that both the corporate parent and the independently owned franchises where many of the plaintiffs work are jointly responsible for illegal pay practices carried out by the franchises…That strikes at the heart of the low-wage fast-food business model.”

Statement From the President and First Lady on Kwanzaa Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season. Today begins a celebration highlighting the rich African American heritage and culture through the seven principles of Kwanzaa—unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. During this season, families come together to reflect

on blessings of the past year and look forward to the promises in the year ahead. As we remain committed to building a country that provides opportunity for all, this time of year reminds us that there is much to be thankful for. As families around the world unite to light the Kinara today, our family extends our prayers and best wishes during this holiday season.

Library of Congress to Award Smith The Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry WASHINGTON, DC — The Library of Congress will award the 2014 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry to Patricia Smith for her book “Shoulda Been Jimi Savannah.” Smith will receive the award and read selections from her work at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, in the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor of the James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C. The reading is free and open to the public. Tickets are not needed. The 2014 prize—the 13th to be given—is awarded for the most distinguished book of poetry published in the preceding two years, 2012 and 2013. “Shoulda Been Jimi Savannah” was published by Coffee House Press in 2012. The book has received the Academy of American Poets 2013 Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize as the most outstanding book of poetry published in the United States in 2012, and was a finalist for both the William Carlos Williams Award from the Poetry Society of America and the Balcones Prize. In a review, Publisher’s Weekly said the book focuses on “the stinging memories of growing up black and a woman during the 1960s,” and that “Smith’s mastery of rhyme, rhythm and form, […] runs like an electric current throughout the collection.” Smith is the author of six poetry collections, including “Blood Dazzler” (Coffee House Press, 2008), a finalist for the National Book Award, and “Teahouse of the Almighty” (Coffee House Press, 2006) a National Poetry Series selection. She also edited the crime fiction anthology “Staten Island Noir” (Akashic Books, 2012) and

l-r, Patricia Smith and husband, Bruce DeSilva

co-wrote a children’s book with author Aaron Boyd, “Janna and the Kings” (Lee & Low Books, 2003). Smith’s other honors include the Hurston-Wright Legacy Award in Poetry, the Carl Sandburg Literary Award, the Paterson Poetry Prize, multiple Pushcart prizes, and the Rattle Poetry Prize. Smith was inducted into the International Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent and is the recipient of fellowships from both the MacDowell Colony and Yaddo. A fourtime National Poetry Slam individual champion, she is the most successful

slammer in the competition’s history. Smith was born in Chicago in 1955, and lives in Howell, N.J. with her husband, the Edgar Award-winning author Bruce DeSilva. The Bobbitt Prize, a biennial $10,000 award, recognizes a book of poetry written by an American and published during the preceding two years, or the lifetime achievement of an American poet. The prize is donated by the family of Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt of Austin, Texas, in her memory, and awarded at the Library of Congress. Bobbitt was President Lyndon B. Johnson’s sister. While

a graduate student in Washington, D.C., during the 1930s, Rebekah Johnson met college student O.P. Bobbitt when they both worked in the cataloging department of the Library of Congress. They married and returned to Texas. The Poetry and Literature Center at the Library of Congress fosters and enhances the public’s appreciation of literature. The center administers the endowed chair, U.S. Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry; coordinates an annual season of readings, performances, lectures and symposia; and sponsors prizes and fellowships for literary writers.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods and Titans Walker Host Shopping Event With Select Local Kids DICK’S Sporting Goods provided underserved children with a shopping experience with Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker and 10 kids from Brighter Days After School Program. The chance to Interview and b-roll with Walker as he helped 10 kids shop for winter coats, gloves, boots, hats and other cold-weather gear

and Christmas gifts. Each child received a $100 DICK’S Sporting Goods shopping spree and will spend time shopping with the Walker, who will serve as his/her shopping consultant to help purchase football items and sporting goods. After the event Walker took the kids out for a pizza party.

Back row l-r, Titans players Chase Coffman, Delanie Walker and Taylor Lewan with the select kids at the shopping spree event at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Cool Springs, TN

Big smiles were seen at Dick’s Sporting Goods during the shopping spree

Two girls enjoyed their time at the event

Titans player Delanie Walker helped this young man with his selection at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Another “happy customer” during the event

Titans player Taylor Lewan helps this young man make his selection at the shopping spree

Titans player Taylor Lewan poses with one of the kids at the shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Cool Springs, TN

Titans player Chase Coffman poses with one of the kids at Dick’s Sporting Goods

Titans player Delanie Walker helps reach items for two girls that attended the event

Titans player Delanie Walker helped two girls make selections in Dick’s Sporting Goods

Titans player Delanie Walker posed with two of the participants at the shopping spree

Titans player Taylor Lewan interacts with the kids

Selections made at the shopping spree

Titans player Chase Coffman chats with one of the kids

Bags for the shopping spree participants

Titans player Delanie Walker autographs a hoodie

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Renewal House, Inc. Awarded Housing Trust Fund NASHVILLE, TN — Renewal House, Inc. received a grant from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency that will be used to make improvements to affordable, safe housing for women recovering from drug and alcohol dependence. The $43,522 Housing Trust Fund grant was one of 11 totaling $2.8 million that were approved during the November meeting of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency Board of Directors. Renewal House will use the grant to fund the rehabilitation of 15 Affordable Recovery Housing Apartments in the Bordeaux Neighborhood of downtown Nashville. Work will be done on rental apartment buildings, as well as the building that houses the Renewal House Family Residential Program transitional housing apartments. THDA Executive Director Ralph M. Perrey said grant funding will assist in improving access to safe housing for women and children who need it. ”The Housing Trust Fund is open to creative solutions, designed locally,” Perrey said. “Renewal House is provid-

From left Everett Cowan, V.P. of Renewal House Board of Directors, State Rep. Brenda Gilmore (D-Nashville), Laura Berlind, Executive Director of Renewal House, & Denise McBride, THDA Middle TN Liaison

ing timely maintenance to housing that serves a population in need.” Renewal Housing officials said the funding will be used to perform rehabilitation work, and also increase accessibility to the apartment manager’s office and the parking lot.

State Rep. Brenda Gilmore (D-Nashville) praised the collaboration between THDA and Renewal House, Inc., saying it will provide much-needed assistance to women who need it. “Many residents in our community, especially those with special needs, strug-

gle to find safe, decent, affordable rental housing,” Gilmore said. “I appreciate the continued partnership between THDA and our local non-profits to expand the number of affordable housing options within the community.” The Housing Trust Fund (HTF) was created by the THDA Board of Directors to provide financial support for innovative, affordable initiatives that serve the housing needs of Tennessee’s must vulnerable residents. Funding for the Housing Trust Fund comes entirely from earnings generated through THDA’s Single Family Mortgage program. HTF grants are awarded through a competitive application process. Since 2006 THDA has provided over $30 million in HTF grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations across the state. More information about THDA programs can be found online at www.thda. org.

Metro Hopes to Turn Kellytown into City Park

NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Karl Dean’s administration has filed legislation to buy 6.72 acres of land at Hillsboro Road and Old Hickory Boulevard that once held a Native American settlement dating to the 1400s. The site on the intersection’s southeast corner, known as “Kellytown” after a family that once owned the land, is now owned by Regency Realty Group Inc., a real estate investment trust. Friends of Kellytown, a nonprofit organization that has been working to save the property for more than a year, has raised $400,000 in private funds, including $100,000 from the City of Forest Hills. “Not many people know that this corner of a very busy intersection was busy for a much different reason some 600 years ago,” Mayor Dean said. “This site is a historical treasure, and it’s important that we save it. I am proud that we have a chance to turn this property into a park. I want to say a special word of thanks to former Forest Hills Mayor Bill Coke and the Friends of Kellytown for their partnership in protecting such historically significant land.” Under legislation filed with the Metro Council office late last week, the city would buy the land for $740,000, using money set aside in Metro’s Open Space Fund for acquiring green space and protecting it from development. If the legislation is approved by the Metro Council on Dec.

Family Fantastic

Build a Ship You Can Be Proud Of

By M. Simone Boyd

I was listening to a sermon by Dr. Joseph Warren Walker III a several ago and he talked about building ships. Ships are our relationships, courtships, and friendships. As we embark on a new year, I’d like to ask that you set goals for your ships. I did this for the first time in 2013, and one of my goals was to write two letters a week. As a result, it healed a broken relationship with my younger brother. He says that the letters were encouraging to him because sometimes he doubted if anyone ever thought of him. The experience was eye opening for me, because I thought about my brother at least twice a week. But he never knew it. It turns out; he is not a mind reader. And setting a ship goal helped me understand him. As with all goal setting, we must set goals that are Specific, Measureable, Actionable, Realistic, and Time-Bound (S.M.A.R.T.). Here are a few goal-setting rules I adapted from Michael Hyatt. He is the former CEO of Thomas Nelson. First, only write 3-5 goals. Studies show that our productivity decreases as the number of tasks increases. So, try

16, the city will accept the $400,000 raised by Friends of Kellytown as a contribution. Mayor Dean plans to recommend that the city convert the property to a Metro park. Friends of Kellytown has agreed to continue raising money to help pay for park maintenance. In the late 1990s, state archaeologists found the remains of 12 structures in one roughly 3,000-square-foot area of the property alone. They also found a wood palisade with fortifications, the graves of seven indigenous people and dozens of artifacts, including cookware, earrings, tools and remains of food. The settlement was established and the artifacts were created between 1400 and 1450, radiocarbon dating indicated. “This is an exciting partnership between the city of Forest Hills, private donors and Metro Government to preserve a unique and historic site,” said former Forest Hills Mayor Bill Coke, who helped organize Friends of Kellytown and remains very active in its work. “We hope we can work with Metro Parks and others to develop the site as an educational place for people to learn about the Mississippian culture of the people who once lived on this land.” The settlement was first discovered by the late state archaeologist Gary Barker when the Tennessee Department of Transportation started looking at building a turn lane at

Aerial view of Kellytown at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Hillsboro Pike. Dark line shows excavation area. Forest Hills City Hall (not visible) is at the road intersections at the top of the image.

the intersection in the late 1990s. Regency Realty Group Inc. bought the land in 2002 with thoughts of developing it. The site is within Davidson County’s boundaries, although it is close to Forest Hills, a satellite city inside the county. The property sits near the Little Harpeth River, close to the Williamson County border.

Let’s Have a Happy Sustainable NewYear!

By Thomas Sheffield

M. SIMONE BOYD

and keep things simple. Specific and Measureable goals are easier to attain, because we’ll know whether or not we hit the mark. An example of a bad goal would be: have more time with my daughter. An example of a good goal would be: read to my daughter 3 nights a week. Start goals with an Actionable verb (i.e., “quit,” “call,” “write,” “eliminate,” etc.) rather than a to-be verb (i.e., “am,” “be,” “have,” etc.). Our goals should also be Realistic and Time Specific. Goals should stretch us, but they must be reachable. An unrealistic goal would be: meet every living member of my extended family. A realistic and time-specific goal would be: meet 4 new members of my extended family by December 31, 2015. Michael Hyatt says that “A goal without a date is just a dream. Make sure that every goal ends with deadline.” The key to building relation-ships we can be proud of is being intentional. And that’s what we are doing when we set a ship goal. We are saying “this relationship is so important to me that I am going to invest my time and energy.”

We have made it. 2015 is here as is the euphoria for another new year. Let the New Year’s resolutions begin. Let’s resolve to lose weight, to exercise, to eat healthy, to pray more, to read more….. etc. We resolved to do all of this in 2014. Did we keep those resolutions and make a lifestyle change? We have a chance to do it again and to make a change this year. There are some simple tweaks we can make in a sustainable way. Planet, profit and people are the areas of concern regarding sustainability. Here are some high yield low effort sustainability initiatives. Cut back on use of power by using a power strip. Many people fail to realize when the computer, tv and other appliances are plugged in, they are using electricity even when they are turned off. According to U.S. Department of Energy, the average US household spends about $1,900 per year on energy costs. The DOE goes on to say anywhere from 5%-10% is used by devices that are plugged in 24 hours per day. Us-

THOMAS SHEFFIELD ing a power strip to turn off those appliances when they are not in use could save as much as $190 per year. Sounds like a profitable resolution! Resolve to use less water. Fix leaks in any sinks, faucets and toilets though out your facility. According to the U.S. Geological Survey website, a slow leaky faucet dripping 30 drops per minute wastes 3 gallons per day or the equivalent of 27 baths per year. The USGS also estimates that the cost per year for one toilet and one leaky faucet is about $20. Another tip is to take showers instead of baths. The average tub takes 70 gallons of water while a 5 minutes shower consumes 10-15 gallons. If we take longer showers, we will still use less water. Let’s resolve to be a

better citizen. Let’s resolve to use the savings from energy and water use to invest in our communities. Those savings can be invested in a way to obtain a residual benefit. There are many opportunities to help our neighbors. Volunteering with a local nonprofit is a great way to ensure a sustainable future. Reinvesting where we live, work or play it increases the value of the community. Resolve to educate ourselves to learn about our neighbors and about how our government works. These are things that we cannot depend on anyone else to do. We will have to do it ourselves. We can all stand to resolve to do better. The good news is no one person will be the only one reaping the rewards!!! After all, the reason we make resolutions is to improve our presence on earth and we can do it one step at a time. If these things inspire you, and you need help keeping or making sustainable resolutions, please feel free to contact me thomsustainableconsulting@gmail.com. Or you can follow me on Twitter @tcsheff

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Piedmont Continued from page 1A Opposing that view are leaders of the Tennessee Fuel and Convenience Store Association. Its spokesman says the question was asked by state lawmakers during the last legislative session on whether a natural gas supplier could use the then bill in the legislature — if it became law — to help it get into the business of fueling vehicles. The reply was no, according to the spokesman who points to video recorded hearings conducted for a state House committee. Furthermore, an expert witness who specializes in utility rates has testified for the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection saying state law does not support Piedmont’s request. Meanwhile, Piedmont spokesman David Trusty was asked to comment about whether people who heat their homes with natural gas should be paying more so a utility could expand its business into a different kind of market. “We will spend millions of dollars to improve our system to extend our main lines, adding meters and services,” Trusty replied. “A good bit of money goes into maintenance and moving gas, and we have all kinds of customers including schools, hospitals, apartments and manufacturers.” Natural gas customers use the fuel for all kinds of things, he said, listing gas ranges, business and home heating systems, even air conditioning units, among other uses. Whether the end user fuels a vehicle, or heats water, there’s still an infrastructure cost that’s considered when responding to the philosophical aspect of this issue, he explained. When stations are built, they will serve a variety of customers including drivers of cars, fleet vehicles and over road haulers. There are Honda Civics with CNG fuel tanks, and vans operated by AT&T that burn CNG. “There are some utilities with CNG refueling stations in homes,” Trusty said. “The technology is there to do that, so when we look at infrastructure, it’s like extending the system.” Piedmont operates two CNG fueling stations in Nashville that are open to the public. One is on Century Boulevard. Another is three miles away at 541 Spence Lane. “We are not selling anything other than CNG at our public refueling sites,” Trusty said. “We are not establishing a Piedmont convenience store — just compressed natural gas.” Public records posted on the TRA Web site show that Piedmont plans two more CNG fueling stations; one with an existing convenience store. The TRA has granted the Tennessee Fuel and Convenience Store Association’s request to be heard as the Authority

considers Piedmont’s request for a rate hike. Convenience store operators would face additional competition from CNG fueling stations developed with money raised from natural gas customers who heat homes and businesses with gas, the association has said in public filings. The state Fuel and Convenience Store Association’s spokesman is Emily Leroy. State Rep. Charles Sargent (RFranklin) asked a TRA representative during a House hearing if the thenproposed law was introduced as legislation to permit a price-regulated utility to get into unregulated fuel retail sales. “TRA said no,” Leroy said. “Piedmont has a monopoly and is entering a new market that’s competitive and it puts other competitors at a disadvantage,” she said. “It’s a small niche market now, but it’s expanding rapidly. It all hinges on fleets” of vehicles. “If they are allowed to subsidize [fuel sales with utility business revenue] it takes a business risk factor from the venture,” Leroy said. Asked if increasing residential heating costs would unfairly impact African American’s monthly home budget or those of other disadvantaged groups, Leroy replied, “It would take an expert to answer that question” on whether such a rate hike would affect African Americans more than others. “But if I was a consumer [of natural gas at home] I would be concerned.” That question is being examined by the state attorney general’s Consumer Advocate and Protection Division. Speaking for the attorney general’s division is regulatory economist Christopher Klein, a professor at Middle Tennessee State University and former TRA official and economist at the Federal Trade Commission. Klein recommends that the TRA treat Piedmont’s plan to sell CNG as an unregulated retail product and not a regulated commodity. Use of revenue from a regulated utility is allowed if it’s deemed to be in the public interest. Conversely, Piedmont argues that there are environmental advantages to fueling over the road haulers and fleet vehicles with CNG instead of gasoline or Diesel. Piedmont’s expert witness, Ken Valentine said in pre-filed testimony that CNG burned in vehicles emits 25 percent less CO2; 70 percent less carbon monoxide; and 87 percent less nitrogen oxide. Valentine is Piedmont’s vice president of business development and gas technology. He has a bachelor’s degree in mineral economics from Pennsylvania State University. He’s worked for

Transco, now a pipeline subsidiary of the Williams Companies as rates, tariffs and transportation analyst. Valentine cites the Energy Independence Act of 2013 signed by Gov. Bill Haslam as a reason for the TRA to let Piedmont use increased revenue from its natural gas customers to help finance establishment of CNG fueling stations. That law cites CNG as an alternate fuel for high mileage fleets. Those would include vehicles fueled at truck stops. The TRA previously granted a rate hike for Piedmont, according to pre-filed testimony by Pia K. Powers, director of regulatory affairs for Piedmont, who explained the rate rider would be re-examined at regular intervals to compare money available for expansion and costs associated with such. Powers is a former TRA official and her testimony indicates that the new rate could be reset to zero when money for expansion isn’t needed. Substantiating the indication that the rate hike might not be a permanent increase on homeowners bills are statements from Attorney General Robert E. Cooper and Wayne Irvin, assistant attorney general over the Consumer Advocate and Protection Division. They say Piedmont’s request is to “provide an economic bridge from the time period in which revenues do not offset costs generated by the investment” into CNG fueling stations. Pre-filed testimony for the Attorney General’s Consumer Advocate and Protection Division also comes from William H. Novak, president of his own utility consulting and expert witness service. Novak’s Masters in business administration is from Middle Tennessee State University and he’s a former chief of the TRA’s Energy and Water Division. If the TRA grants Piedmont’s request for an infrastructure surcharge it would initially increase all of the utility’s rate income by $558,000 annually, Novak said. CNG is an entirely different product in contrast with natural gas because it must be compressed, he said. Furthermore, a different customer base and pricing system support the distinction between the products. Natural gas services have a monopoly. CNG services do not have a monopoly and market prices of CNG fluctuates like the price of gasoline while the price of natural gas is regulated, Novak said. A pre-hearing conference on these and related issues raised by Piedmont’s request is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the Andrew Jackson Building on Jan. 7. “The pre-hearing conference is open to the public and the Authority has not acted upon Piedmont’s request for rate recovery,” according to David Foster, chief of the TRA’s Utilities Division.

Funk Continued from page 1A whom much is given. We have confidence that Funk can and will blend faith, fairness and equity as he pursues justice. Many Americans have come to believe that’s not the case in all jurisdictions. Tennessee’s elected prosecutors have the authority to decide against prosecuting a defendant on charges they may deem too harsh. They can decide to recommend alternate courses for those under arrest. Tennessee prosecutors can start a process that can mean life or death to people charged with the most heinous of

crimes. It can be said that Funk came to office with a mandate. He did win the election, and he won with endorsements from people in the community whose lives are dedicated to service of mankind. At times, conversations with Funk include religious references that he clearly holds as a true compass on how and where to walk through life as a family man and a professional. He’s been a Sunday school teacher and on a recent Sunday he was in the pulpit of one of our churches. We pray that the great

Letter Continued from page 6A a number of diseases like diabetes or high blood pressure. For patients who don’t normally drink, having some alcohol at a gathering can affect how medication works in the body. When a patient drinks, the alcohol can change how the medication works in the body or can increase the side effects of medications. It is also good to remember check the labels of OTC medications of any meds you might be taking for a cold or the flu. “Patients taking overthe-counter medications to help their cough or runny nose may feel especially sleepy after a couple of drinks at a holiday party or family gathering,” Tiemeier says. “Patients could also become dizzy. The older a patient is, the more likely he or she will feel these effects.” Take Action Tiemeier says patients taking an active role in managing their health usually feel better and have a better understanding of their conditions. She advocates for patients to know and write down important health information like blood glucose levels, blood pressure, weight, and all prescription and over-the-

counter medications. “It can be difficult for patients to control their blood pressure or blood sugar on the average day,” Tiemeier says. “Add in holidays and all the stress and changes in routine that occur, and there’s an increased chance of medication problems which could lead to a serious health issue. However, with a little planning and assistance from your pharmacist if problems do occur, you can enjoy the holidays and stay healthy.” Founded in 1864, St. Louis College of Pharmacy is the region’s only independent college of pharmacy. The College is the third oldest continuously operating and 10th largest college of pharmacy in America. Founded by luminaries such as Henry Shaw, St. Louis College of Pharmacy has been partnering with other recognized leaders to care for the health of our region’s citizens for 150 years. Located in the heart of one of the world’s finest biomedical research and patient-care centers, the College provides innovative education, research, and career opportunities for students. The College is viewed by

responsibility of his office does not become a burden, that nightmares of criminality are clearly highlighted in open court so that justice is done and the results rest peacefully on the conscience of the community and of this man. He’s made good on his word and that promises more to come. Still, we have our own stated and understood reason for selecting District Attorney Glenn Funk as our Man of the Year. Simply put: “He hires more African American Attorney’s s than any other office in the city, state and federal government,” Miller Perry said. Would anyone expect anything less of us?

leaders of other premier academic and health care organizations as a critical component needed to deliver high quality patient-centered care. The curriculum integrates the liberal arts and sciences alongside introductory and advanced practice experiences where students can develop expertise and become leaders in the profession and their communities. Beginning in the fall of 2014, the curriculum will expand to three undergraduate years and four years of the professional program. Graduates will earn a Bachelor of Science degree after four years, and a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) at the completion of their studies. The College admits students directly from high school and accepts transfer students and graduates from other colleges and universities. More than 1,300 students are currently enrolled from 28 states and several countries, including Canada, China, Korea, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, and Vietnam. College alumni practice throughout the nation and in 13 different countries, providing a strong network to assist students with their goals. Additional information is available at www.stlcop. edu.

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Remembering Sonny Crump Thanksgiving and Les Gemmes Annual Last Summer Fling 2014

Gemmestone Gary Robb and Sonny Photo by James Artis

Sonny cooking his famous fried turkey for his friend Rev. Enoch Fuzz and friends, Thanksgiving 2014 Photo by Deborah A. Culp

Back row l-r, Renuka Christoph, Tribune Travel Consultant, Sonny, Gemme Gloria McKissack Front row l-r, Gemme Janice Woodard and Shurnue Davis, Tribune Executive Assistant Photo by James Artis

l-r, Kindall Hinote, Renuka Christoph and Sonny Photo by James Artis

Gemme Hortense Price Jones, another long time friend with Sonny Photo by James Artis

l-r, Councilwoman Karen Johnson, Sonny, Gemme Rosetta Miller Perry with her bonus son, the Honorable William J. Haynes Photo by James Artis

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‘Monkey on My Back’ Play Starring Debbi Morgan NASHVILLE, TN — A few weeks ago, a number of Music City Links members and community guests attended dinner, a play and a book signing. The play, “Monkey on my Back” was a play by Hollywood and television star Debbi Morgan, perhaps best known for her Emmywinning performance as Dr. Angela Hubbard (Angie) on “All My Children” and her role as Mozelle

Batiste Delacroix in the critically acclaimed film “Eve’s Bayou.” Monkey on My Back! was a deeply personal memoir chronicling Ms. Morgan’s journey through a legacy of fear and domestic abuse, which spanned three generations of women, beginning with Debbi’s grandmother, her mother, and Debbi herself. Her 90-minute one-woman show will serve as a catalyst to continue to

advance the conversation on how to end this insidious disease on our social fabric in this country and around the world. Immediately following her performance, we were treated to a VIP opportunity to meet and greet Ms. Morgan and get autographed copies of her book, The Monkey On My Back! and to take photos with her.

Debbi Morgan signing her book “ The Monkey on My Back”

l-r, Andrea Thomas, Haley Mason, Rep. Brenda Gilmore, Ms. Debbi Morgan, Ms. Morgan’s sister, Olivia Flakes, Nedra Jackson, Denise McBride and guest

l-r, A guest with Ms. Debbi Morgan and Debra Story

l-r, Charles Grant, Frances Guess, guest, A Grant Brother and Vincent Williams

Front row l-r, Guest, Dr. Alicia Hall, Linda Smith, Ms. Debbi Morgan, Rep. Brenda Gilmore, Atty. Shirley Corry and Marilyn Robinson; Back Row l-r, Misha Maynard and Lou Lovett

Mildred Walters and friends

Women’s HEALTH ISSUES THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

Do You Really Need Calcium Supplements?

By Margaret Polaneczky, MD

“How much extra calcium should I be taking?” It’s a question I get several times a day from women of all ages, but mostly from those in menopause or nearing menopause. The answer I almost always give is “less than you think.” And for most women, probably none. It’s not that I don’t think calcium is important. It is. Adequate calcium and vitamin D are critical for building and maintaining a healthy bone mass. But most women, with the exception of those who can’t tolerate dairy, are already getting a signiﬁcant amount of calcium in their diet. So much so that taking calcium supplements adds little to their overall health. In fact, the U.S. Preventive Ser-

vices Task Force recently recommended against routine calcium and vitamin D supplements for healthy postmenopausal women. What harm can a little extra calcium do me? More than you might think. Too much calcium can lead to: Kidney stones Constipation (If constipation is a problem for you, try taking calcium with magnesium) Trouble absorbing iron and zinc You may also have heard that taking calcium supplements can lead to heart disease. It’s still an open question. Some studies suggest up to a 20% increase in heart disease in men and women who take calcium supplements, but other studies do not ﬁnd this risk, or ﬁnd it only in men and not women. My Recommendation Unless you’re at increased risk for a fracture forgo the supplements and get your calcium from

food and drinks. If you don’t eat dairy, look to non-dairy calcium sources. If you can’t get your entire recommended daily allowance (RDA) of it from food, only take as much calcium supplementation

as you need to make up the difference between dietary sources and the RDA for your age group.

An Unexpected Exercise That Targets Belly Fat By now, you probably know that upping the ante on your core workouts won’t unveil the six-pack abs of your dreams. It’s simply impossible to reduce body fat in a specific area, no matter how much you curse that little something extra around your middle. However, that doesn’t mean that strength training doesn’t have a benefit for that belly. In a new study, Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers found that men who completed 20 minutes of weight training a day saw a smaller increase in belly fat than men who spent the same amount of time sweating it out in a cardio workout. “Engaging in resistance training or, ideally, combining it with aerobic exercise could help older adults lessen abdominal fat while increasing or preserving muscle mass,” lead author Rania Mekary, a HSPH nutrition researcher said in a statement. More than 10,000 men were included in Mekary’s study, published online in the journal Obesity, which analyzed data from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study over a 12-year period. Over those 12 years, the

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men who added more weight training to their days saw their waistlines grow less than those who added more aerobic exercise or more low-intensity activity, like yard work, to their days. Surprising absolutely no one, men who added more sedentary time to their days over the 12 years saw bigger gains to their midsections. Excess belly fat is of particular concern because of its link to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other conditions. But, because it’s impossible to target fat around the midsection, the best solution is to reduce body fat overall. When it comes to whether weight training or aerobic exercise is the best way to do that, it seems that a combination of both is the winning way to lose. “This study underscores the importance of weight training in reducing abdominal obesity, especially among the elderly,” Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at HSPH and senior author of the study, said in a statement. “To maintain a healthy weight and waistline, it is critical to incorporate weight training with aerobic exercise.”

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Is There More to See in Your Family Tree?

It may be easy to see that beauty is deeply rooted in your family tree. But some things that are passed down from generation to generation are not as easily seen—like glaucoma, an eye disease that runs in families and often has no warning signs. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damages the eye’s optic nerve, which carries visual signals to the brain. It can lead to vision loss or blindness if left untreated. Primary open-angle glaucoma is the most common form of this disease. Quite often, by the time people are diagnosed with glaucoma they have already begun to notice changes in their side, or peripheral, vision. It’s important not to wait until you notice vision problems to see your eye care professional. “Studies show that at least half of all persons with glaucoma don’t know they have this potentially blinding eye disease,” said National Eye Institute (NEI) director Dr. Paul Sieving. “The good news is that glaucoma can be detected in its early stages through a comprehensive dilated eye exam.” People with a family history of glaucoma, African Americans age 40 and older, and everyone age 60 and older are at higher risk and should get a comprehensive dilated eye exam every 1 to 2 years. A comprehensive dilated eye exam is a procedure

in which an eye care professional places drops in your eyes to dilate (or widen) the pupil to examine the back of your eyes and your optic nerve for signs of disease. This exam may help save your sight because when glaucoma is detected early, it can be controlled through medications or surgery. Keep the vision of your beautiful family in your future. To learn more about glaucoma, visit www.nei. nih.gov/glaucoma or call NEI at 301–496–5248. A low-cost exam may be available to you through Medicare. For more information, call 1–800–MEDICARE or visit www.medicare.gov

Treating Sleep Apnea Improves Depression By Kathryn Doyle

(Reuters Health) — For people with depression and obstructive sleep apnea, using a nightly device to improve breathing while asleep may also improve depression symptoms, according to a new review of the evidence. “It’s thought that sleep apnea could contribute to depression through its effects on sleep quality as sleep fragmentation occurs from the frequent apnea events, but this hasn’t been proven experimentally,” said lead author Dr. Marcus Povitz of Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) includes repeated upper airway obstruction during sleep - often due to the jaw sinking into the throat, closing off the airway - and, as a result, frequent waking and oxygen deprivation The problem has been linked to insomnia, poor memory and irritability as well as increased mortality and decreased quality of life, the authors write. It may be caused by other health problems like congestive heart failure, but if not, it can be treated with gentle air pressure administered during sleep with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the review, the authors included randomized controlled trials of patients using CPAP devices or a mandibular advancement device (MAD), an alternative which holds the lower jaw and tongue forward during sleep.

There was a wide range of study designs, but using CPAP devices did tend to improve depression symptoms compared to no apnea treatment, and improved symptoms more if patients were more depressed at the start. Treatment with MADs also improved depression symptoms compared to no treatment, according to the results published in PLoS Medicine. Anecdotally, many sleep physicians have reported dramatic improvements in patient mood following sleep apnea treatment, Povitz said, but the benefits they found in the new review were small, so more studies are needed to determine who will benefit the most. “Approximately 6 percent of adult U.S. men and 3 percent of adult U.S. women have been told they had sleep apnea by a doctor or other health professional,” said

Dr. Anne Wheaton of the CDC, who was not part of the new study. Five percent of adults may have undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea syndrome with daytime sleepiness, and up to 20 percent have at least mild OSA, she told Reuters Health by email. “It has been recognized for a long time that sleep apnea and depression often coexist in the same patient, but nobody really knows the reason,” said Dr. Richard Leung, assistant professor at the University of Toronto, who also was not part of the new study. Sleep problems may be caused by depression or vice versa, he told Reuters

Health by email. Sleep apnea could also lead to symptoms that are similar to, and mistaken for, depression, he noted. “I have treated sleep apnea in patients with depression in my practice,” Leung said. “Following treatment, when they are feeling better, some choose to think of it as, ‘My depression got better when my sleep apnea got treated’,” he said. “Others choose to frame it as, ‘I never had depression at all. It was always sleep apnea.’ I don’t know which of them is right.” “Feeling excessively sleepy or tired is in and of itself a symptom of depression,” Wheaton said. “If treating sleep apnea improves sleepiness, that is already a benefit.” Sleep apnea also increases the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Post menopausal women and people who are obese are at higher risk for sleep apnea, she said. Dr. Karim Ghobrial-Sedky, associate professor of psychiatry at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, New Jersey, recently had a patient with hypertension resistant to treatment, and after screening for and treating severe obstructive sleep apnea, the person’s blood pressure was better controlled. “Educating physicians and patients to recognize this disorder is important,” Ghobrial-Sedky told Reuters Health by email.

SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

BY RON WYNN

YEAR MARKED BY TRIUMPH, CONTROVERSY The past year was marked by both triumph and controversy, with Black athletes prominent in each circumstance. As 2015 approaches, some will have fond recollections of 2014 and others will view it in a harsher, more negative light. Either view has some merit. The year’s biggest story from a positive light was the willingness of many prominent Black athletes to take social stances after many years when it was considered at best risky and at worse something to avoid. Five St. Louis Ram receivers ran out for pregame introductions and held their hands up in a gesture of solidarity for the slain teenager Michael Brown, whose shooting death at the hands of a police officer ignited an already tense situation in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown’s death was one of several incidents that have triggered a nationwide movement against police misconduct and brutality. The players’ gestures gave the league some much needed upbeat publicity in the wake of the Donald Sterling fiasco. His taped remarks were publicly leaked by a girl friend, and the openly racist comments led to a furor that ended with Sterling being banned from the NBA and selling the Clippers for a record $2 billion dollars. Later, Atlanta Hawks’ General Manager Danny Ferry also received a mandated vacation from league activities when another set of taped remarks included him making ugly comments about Luol Deng. Both incidents led to a lot of discussion regarding whether the league was as non-racist as many thought, and whether ownership was truly as enlightened as they claimed. But the NBA wasn’t alone in its negative and highly discussed scandals. Despite the wide number of NFL players who regularly donate to charity and perform commendably, the league found itself at the center of national discussions regarding domestic violence in the wake of an ugly video showing former (at press time now back on the roster) Ravens’ running back Ray Rice. Rice was shown knocking his girl friend out in an elevator. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell first suspended Rice two games, then tried to change it to an indefinite suspension. That was quashed by a judge, but Rice remained in limbo. Likewise, equally grisly photos of Adrian Peterson’s son also led to his suspension and another controversy regarding parental discipline. Peterson’s fate remains just as fuzzy as Rice’s. A far better note was sounded by then 12-year-old Mo’Ne Davis, who became the first girl to ever be on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Her feat of throwing two shutouts in the Little League World Series, as well as the exploits of a team from Chicago, rekindled interest in baseball across the country and also disproved the notion that young Black kids no longer play the sport. Russell Wilson became the second Black QB to win a Super Bowl, leading the Seattle Seahawks to a resounding triumph over the Denver Broncos. Tim Howard turned in a game for the ages in the World Cup, making a record 15 saves against Belgium. On the local front, legendary track coach Ed Temple had a statue dedicated in his honor. TSU coach Rod Reed managed to salvage a 6-6 season, but his overall consistent excellence led to an extension. Former TSU star Robert Covington has found a home with the Philadelphia 76ers, and ended the year in their starting lineup. Things that we hope to see in 2015 include a much improved Tennessee Titans team, an NBA title for the Grizzlies and Stanley Cup for the Predators (both off to great starts in 2014), plenty of fans at the new baseball stadium and the Sounds contending for a league crown (their new parent team is the Oakland Athletics) and better days for the basketball teams at both TSU and Fisk. We’d also love to see more exposure for the many good things that athletes do, less emphasis on salaries, and far less coverage for the blowhards and loudmouths who confuse volume and noise for knowledge and information. Happy 2015 to everyone!

Tigers Fall to Volunteers By Ron Wynn

The Tennessee State Tigers gave a strong effort on the road for much of the game Saturday, but were finally worn down by the University of Tennessee Volunteers 67-46 at ThompsonBoling Arena in Knoxville. The Tigers were only down by three points at halftime, and even briefly forged ahead by one early in the second half. But then a combination of cold shooting from the field, some poor passes that led to fast break baskets and the lack of depth resulted in another loss. Tennessee was led by Kevin Punter with 18 points. Josh Richardson had 16, but the person who really ignited the Volunteers was Robert Hubbs III, who had been struggling with his shot and getting less playing time coming into this game. Hubbs not only scored 11 points, he had eight assists and six rebounds. His passing and scoring was a big part of the second half surge that saw UT hold TSU to eight points for a lengthy stretch and turn a one-point deficit into a double-digit lead that the Tigers weren’t able to overcome. Even though Armani Moore had an awful game from a scoring standpoint (four points and missing five of six shots) he helped Tennessee maintain an advantage on the boards, getting 11 rebounds. Tennessee State has only one senior, Jay Harris, among its top players and they also have in Dana Ford the youngest coach in NCAA Division one basketball. He’s constantly preached team execution on both ends of the court while acknowledging that his team is a work in progress. The Tigers (2-11), losers of 10 straight, were paced by Marcus Roper with 16 points. Roper continues to emerge as the Tigers’ top offensive weapon. Against the Volunteers, he converted four of nine three

Jay Harris is the most experienced member of the TSU Tigers and he hit five of nine three-pointers Saturday. But his efforts weren’t enough to keep the Volunteers from defeating the Tigers in Knoxville.

point attempts. Harris also shot well from long range, hitting five of nine. It was Harris’ three-pointer that gave the Tigers a 38-37 second half lead, and prompted a Tennessee timeout. The Tigers also had a strong defensive effort throughout the early stages, particularly the first half. They held Tennessee to under 40 percent (38.5) in the opening half, and the Volunteers were also just 50 percent (four for eight) from the foul line. The Tigers’ three point proficiency in the opening 20 minutes (six of 11) was another reason why TSU only trailed 29-26 at halftime. They parlayed crisp passing and opportunistic shooting to a solid offensive performance (43.5 percent) from the floor. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to sustain either the offensive execution or defensive excellence over the second half. TSU hit only 29.2 percent in the

second half, and generated only seven field goals. Despite compiling an overall good percentage from the outside (11 of 23), the offensive slump allowed UT to blow the game open. The Volunteers also greatly improved their shooting down the stretch, making eight of 15 from the outside. The Tigers were also hurt by turnovers (16) and the perimeter oriented offensive style didn’t result in many foul calls on the Volunteers. They were only one of five from the free throw line. The Lady Tigers also were defeated Saturday night, dropping an equally hard fought, close game to Troy 75-71 at the Gentry Center. They got excellent production off the bench as Jayda Johnson led them with 15 points. Chelsea Hudson had 12 points and added nine rebounds, while I’mani Davis had 10 points. Ronita Garrett led Troy with 16 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Ashley Beverly-Kelly with 14 and Rachel Reid added 10. The loss was made even tougher by what happened in the game’s final seconds. The Lady Tigers were nursing a one-point lead at 70-69 with less than 33 seconds (32.3) remaining. But a Troy basket, plus a TSU offensive foul and then a Troy free throw made it 72-70 with 13 seconds remaining. Unfortunately, the Tigers had another turnover and foul. Another pair of free throws extended the lead to 74-70. The Tigers did get a late free throw and even a steal with four seconds left, but a last-minute tying three-point attempt by Brianna Lawrence just missed. TSU’s men’s team played at Texas Christian University Monday. The Lady Tigers are back in action Dec. 28 at the University of Kentucky.

NBA

Grizzlies Snap Losing Streak By Ron Wynn

The Memphis Grizzlies snapped a four game losing streak Saturday while also demonstrating how different things are this year for the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat. The Grizzlies blew by the Heat 103-95, with Miami no longer able to depend on the one-two punch of Lebron James and Dwyane Wade. They were also minus the services of the person who was formerly the third member of the so-called “Big Three,” Chris Bosh, who missed his eighth straight game. Wade did his part, scoring 25 points and leading all scorers. He also got some help from former All-Star Danny Granger, who had a season high 18 points off the bench. Luol Deng added 16 and Chris “Birdman” Andersen had 13. Still, none of that proved enough against a balanced Grizzlies’ attack that saw six players reach double ﬁgures. The procession was led by point guard Mike Conley, who has elevated his play this season to the point he’s now being mentioned among the Western Conference’s elite players at the position. He had 24 points. Center Marc Gasol, currently third among Western Conference front court players in the All-Star balloting, had 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Grizzlies on this night weren’t hurt as much on the boards or defensively by the absence of Zach Randolph. They also got a boost from Beno Udrih, who scored 11 points and provided quality relief for Conley. The Grizzlies jumped on the Heat early, building as much as a 19-point lead by the second half. The Heat had a few rallies that closed the gap to within one or two points on multiple occasions, but were never able to either take the lead or tie the score. Tony Allen, back in the lineup, had 10 points, and the Grizzlies also got consistent scoring from the second unit, with both Courtney Lee and Tayshaun Prince getting 10 points. The Grizzlies broke the game open right before halftime. A technical foul on

Marc Gasol continued his stellar All-Star play Saturday night in Miami, as the Grizzlies snapped a four-game losing streak 103-95.

Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra, coupled with a controversial call on Wade and a 30-foot three-pointer from Conley plus a free throw, expanded what had been a 12-point lead into a 16-point halftime cushion. Another Conley long threepointer eventually made it a 19-point lead, and the Grizzlies simply protected their lead throughout the remainder of the second half. Miami’s frenetic efforts at a late comeback were led by Deng and Wade. Deng had a 10-point third quarter, and Wade provided four assists and hit all three of his shots in the period. The duo fueled a 23-5 surge that eventually got the Heat within a point, but Udrih propelled a fourth-quarter Grizzlies spurt that got them back ahead by six, and the Heat could never get any closer. Gasol has now already matched his high mark for last season in terms of scoring 20 or more points. It was the 17th time in the current season he’s had at least that many points. His play also ensures that he’ll be among the top free agents after the season ends. There are already reports circulating that the New York Knicks plan to offer him a maximum deal, but it is highly doubtful that the Grizzlies would fail to do the same thing. It would be a huge upset if Gasol did end up with another team. The only other high point for the Heat,

whose record dipped to 14-17, was Wade surpassing the 18,000 point mark for his career, which happened in the second quarter. Things don’t get any easier for the Grizzlies. They host the defending champion San Antonio Spurs Tuesday. The Spurs will be anxious to avenge the triple overtime loss they suffered to the Grizzlies last week. Memphis improved its record to 22-7 and inched back ahead of the Houston Rockets by one-half game in the Western Conference’s Southwest Division. They are third in the overall conference standings. Their home record is a sparkling 12-4, and they are 10-3 on the road. Their conference mark is 14-4, but surprisingly their division mark is only 4-3. The defending champion Spurs are just 18-13, and currently in seventh place overall. They also have a losing conference record at 12-15 and are only 2-5 in the division, a reﬂection of how tough it is to repeat. They’ve also had their own injury problems, with All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard currently on the injured list and All-Star point guard Tony Parker in and out of the lineup. But they remain a dangerous foe, and the Grizzlies also want to continue gaining ground on both Golden State and Portland.

SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

Preds Defeat Flyers NHL

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

By Ron Wynn

Things are going so well for the Nashville Predators that Saturday night they even solved what had previously been a seasonlong problem: their power play at home. The Predators scored three goals on the power play for the first time this season at Bridgestone Arena, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1. They had previously scored only two goals in 48 power plays at home. Making the victory even better was the fact this was the first time current Predators coach Peter Laviolette had faced his former team, who fired him last year after only four games had been played. Colin Wilson had a pair of goals, and was joined in the scoring column by Mike Fisher and Filip Forsberg. The Flyers had won three straight, but after tying the score at 1-1, surrendered the game’s final three goals. They were also unable to score with a two-man advantage early in the second period as goalie Pekka Rinne and the Predators’ penalty killing unit kept them scoreless until the 58 seconds of the 5-on3 advantage elapsed. It was a key point in the game, as the Flyers’ never got their offense going again. Their only goal scored by their captain Claude Giroux, who capitalized on a 2-on-1 break to beat Rinne, who was otherwise flawless throughout, stopping 25 of 26 shots. But the effectiveness of the penalty killing unit was the thing both players and coach noted following the game. “Our penalty kill was awesome,” Forsberg told USA Today. “Especially coming up like that on the 5-on-3 with all those skilled guys they have on their team. They mean everything for us.” It also helped that Forsberg got the game’s opening goal at the 9:41 mark. His score was the first power play goal, as his wrist shot beat Philadelphia goaltender Ray Emery on the glove side. Giroux tied the game at 6:50 of the

The Predators scored on three power play goals at home for the first time this season, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 Saturday.

PREDS SCHEDULE Jan 3 at los angeles kings jan 4 at aneheim ducks jan 6 vs carolina hurricanes jan 8 vs dallas stars jan 10 at minnesota wild second with a wrist shot from the right circle. “That (the penalty kill) was big to start,” Nashville coach Peter Laviolette said. “Our guys did a real good job, a couple of big blocks, defended pretty well, and came back and scored some power-play goals after that.” He also refused to answer questions about whether the win meant anymore to him in light of what happened to him in Philadelphia. Laviolette coached parts of five seasons in Philadelphia prior to being fired early last season, something that still baffles many NHL observers. Fisher and Wilson scored power-play goals 38 seconds apart late in the second. With Matt Read and Giroux both in the penalty box serving high-sticking minors, Fisher scored on the rebound of a Forsberg shot at 13:57. The third goal pretty much sealed the game, and even forced the Flyers to pull Emery much earlier in the third period than usual in an attempt at getting back in the game. “I think that was the difference today,” Philadelphia defenseman

Niklas Grossman said. “Those kills in the second period couldn’t get the job done, so it’s something we’ve got to look at.” With Giroux still in the box, Wilson struck at 14:35 with a wrist shot from the left circle that beat Emery. “Coming off the half wall there, I saw his glove side pretty open, so I just shot it there,” Wilson said. “Previously on a rush I saw the same thing but didn’t hit it where I wanted to, so it was nice that I could there.” The Predators aren’t the only team with power play problems. Philadelphia’s road penalty killing woes are nearly as bad. They began the game 29th in the league at 69.4 percent and killed off just two of five Nashville power plays. “Five-on-three is tough,” Philadelphia coach Craig Berube said. “I thought that was the difference in the game. We had a five-onthree and didn’t get a whole lot generated, and they scored. Paul Gaustad returned to the Predators’ lineup after missing six games with a lower-body injury. Forsberg’s 14 goals are four short of the Nashville franchise record for goals by a rookie, currently held by Alexander Radulov. Nashville defenseman Roman Josi had a pair of assists. Rinne leads all NHL goalies in victories as he got his 23rd. His goals against average also remains well under 2.00.

NFL

Titans’ Season Finally Ends By Ron Wynn

A dismal Titans’ season ended Sunday with a 10th straight loss, as they dropped a 27-10 contest to the AFC South champion Indianapolis Colts at LP Field. The Colts bounced back from a drubbing they suffered last week from the Dallas Cowboys, and also completed another undefeated season against AFC South foes. They blew through the depleted Titans’ defense, getting almost 400 yards (378) while Tennessee’s offense failed to muster even 200 (192).

pick in the draft as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers also lost to the New Orleans Saints. Tennessee dropped 14 of 15 games after an opening season road win over Kansas City, and the injury ravaged offensive line surrendered four sacks. It was the Colts’ seventh straight win over the Titans and their 12th in the last 13 games against Tennessee. “Our guys really fought hard and I commend their effort, but again we just made too many mistakes,” were the comments of Titans’ head coach Ken Whisenhunt on radio after the game.

The Tennessee Titans woeful season finally ended Sunday at LP Field, as they dropped a 27-10 game to the AFC South champion Indianapolis Colts. Photo by Earl Flippen Jr.

The Titans concluded their worse season in 20 years, and most likely will have the second

“We didn’t have enough depth to compensate for those mistakes, and you won’t win many games

when you do that.” Things were so bad that Titan highlights included a 79-yard punt by Bret Kern, although that was more the result of Joe Cribbs misjudging the ball than anything else. Still, it was both a personal high and team record. Andrew Luck only played the first half, with the Colts ensuring his health for next week’s first round playoff game. He had an 80-yard completion to Reggie Wayne, then a one-yard scoring pass to Jack Doyle. Former Titan Matt Hasselbeck was made a game-day captain by the Colts. He added a late touchdown pass. Meanwhile, the Titans struggled all day long with everything from pass protection to just lining up in the correct formations. Their center twice snapped the ball high in scoring situations, They got one TD pass from Charlie Whitehurst and a 31-yard field goal from Ryan Succop, That there will be major changes is glaringly obvious. Longtime Titans like Nate Washington and Michael Griffin may be among the casualties, as well as linebacker Derrick Morgan. Everything now turns to the 2015 draft, and restructuring what was the worse team in the AFC this year, if not the entire NFL.

The Vanderbilt Commodores scored an easy victory over Penn Saturday at Memorial Gym, improving their early season record to 8-3.

Vanderbilt’s Early Season Success Continues By Ron Wynn

The Vanderbilt Commodores have enjoyed more early season success than anticipated, and it continued Dec. 22 against Ivy League representative Penn. The Commodores started fast and were never in trouble, posting a 79-50 victory at Memorial Gym that ran their preconference record to 8-3. It was also a big victory for longtime Vandy coach Kevin Stallings, who got his 300th victory as the Commodores’ head coach. Stallings said afterwards on radio that he hadn’t been aware of the milestone until Vandy’s lead broadcaster Joe Fisher informed him about it. But the way things started, it seemed the Commodores would have a lot more difficulty getting their eighth win in 11 tries, They turned the ball over six times in the opening six minutes, with Penn cashing them in to build a quick fivepoint lead. With Vanderbilt having a decided advantage in size, they began going inside to post players Damian Jones and James Siakam, and the duo soon had the game turned around in the Commodores’ favor. Jones scored 13 points on a variety of shots in a span of less than four minutes (3:37). His efforts sparked a 20-7 run that erased the Penn lead and put Vanderbilt in control. Jones’ exploits came after Siakam, who had scored the Commodores’ first six points, tied the score at 15 on a rebound basket. Jones hadn’t scored from the floor up to that point, but then soon began his surge. A Jones three-point play increased the Commodore lead to eight points at 30-22, and Vanderbilt outscored Penn 10-7 in the last moments of the first half to lead 40-29 at the break. Vanderbilt broke things open as the second half began with a 17-3 run. The lead ballooned to 57-32. A dunk by Luke Kornet gave the Commodores their biggest lead at 33 points. From there, the Commodores just cruised to the final horn. Prior to this game, Siakam had come off the bench. But he took full advantage of his first start. Siakam led Vanderbilt scorers with 17 points, and he hit seven of his eight shots from the floor. Wade Baldwin IV, a freshman and previously a starter, contributed 16 points as the first substitute off the bench. The Vanderbilt women suffered a second straight loss last Sunday, dropping a 71-67 game to Dayton at Memorial Gym. It was their first home defeat of the year. A strong rally that saw the Lady Commodores tie the game at 51 with over seven minutes to play couldn’t be sustained, Dayton got a threepoint play from Austria Kelly with 1:08 remaining that gave them a four-point lead that proved the final margin, Dayton is now 7-3, while Vanderbilt is 7-4. Heather Bowe lead Vanderbilt with 15 points, while Rachel Bell had 11 for a roster depleted with injuries. Marqu’es Webb and Audrey-Ann Caron-Goudreau both missed this game, as well as highly touted freshman Khaleann CaronGoudreau, who’s yet to see any action due to an injury. Dayton was led by Andrea Hoover, the reigning Atlantic 10 Player of the Year. She led all scorers with 20 points. Kristen Gaffney and Morgan Batey added 13 points apiece. The Vanderbilt men conclude their preconference slate with a game against St. Louis Thursday. The Lady Commodores played James Madison Monday.

NEXT WEEK IN SPORTS The college football season nears its end, and we’ll have the results from the NCAA championship playoff semifinals that pitted Alabama against Ohio State and Oregon against Florida State. Tennessee, Tennessee State, Vanderbilt and Belmont are all back in action as the conference season begins in college basketball, Plus the Predators and Grizzlies are both trying to remain atop their divisions in the NHL and NBA. Plus the NFL playoffs are underway. We’ll have all that and more next week in the Tennessee Tribune.

METRO SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

By Scott Wallace LB: LB: LB: DB: DB: DB: DB: DB:

Lamonte Roberts Theo Cortner Matthew Turner Robert Mitchell Evan Gowdy Charles West Kaden Freeman Corey Adams

Antioch Pearl-Cohn McGavock Whites Creek McGavock Pearl-Cohn Hillsboro Maplewood

Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

Congratulations to Hillsboro High School for being the number one team in Metro

WTNTribune Radio Sports All-Metro Football Teams 2014 All Metro Offensive Teams First Team QB: Isiah Upton East Nashville RB: KE’SHAWN VAUGHAN Pearl-Cohn (Jamie Graham Offensive Player of the Year) RB: Lennox McAfee East Nashville WR: Rontavius Groves Pearl-Cohn WR: Chris Claybrooks McGavock WR: Antwon Edmondson Maplewood OL: Dante Waters East Nashville OL: Alan Jackson Overton OL: Immanuel Newsom Maplewood OL: Demarqueze Douglas Pearl-Cohn OL: Joseph Cartwright East Nashville ATH: Vincent Perry Hillsboro PK: Even Evors McGavock

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Second Team QB: Michael Hughes RB: D’andre Alexander RB: Nick Fuqua WR: Jay King II WR: Derrick Tucker WR: Daniel Brown TE: Austin Sherman OL: Tony Graves OL: Jerron Waters OL: Edgar Rosas OL: John Orr ATH: Demontez Carlton PK: Amad Amedy

Hillsboro Hillsboro Overton Hillsboro Cane Ridge East Nashville Hillwood Pearl-Cohn Maplewood Antioch Overton McGavock Overton

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Pearl-Cohn McGavock Stratford Maplewood Stratford Pearl-Cohn Cane Ridge Glencliff Cane Ridge Cane Ridge Stratford Glencliff Overton Hunters Lane Hillsboro

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Jimmy Ferrell Kendell Johnson Corey Simmons T. J. Turner Trevaughn Hatcher Nassir Bigham Isaiah Owens Calvin Wright Keon McCullough Micah Kennedy Cordell Gordon Marquis Waller D’Anthony Wilson Chance Holt Hayden Hilt

All-Metro 2014 Defensive Teams First Team DE: KYLE PHILLIPS HILLSBORO Sr. (John Henderson Co-Defensive Player of the Year) DE: DeAngelo Holt Overton Sr. DT: Brett Patterson Hillsboro Sr. DE: Malik Harris Maplewood Sr. LB: Koreyon Jordan Pearl-Cohn Sr. LB: GAGE SMITH MAPLEWOOD Jr. (John Henderson Co- Defensive Player of the Year) LB: Justin Ignacio Hunters Lane Sr. LB: Deandre Gavins East Nashville Jr. DB: Cameron Watkins Pearl-Cohn Sr. DB: Ugo Amadi Overton Sr. DB: Shandon Mayes Hillsboro Sr. DB: Juantarius Bryant Maplewood Sr. DB: Malique Fleming Hillsboro Jr. P: Jared Allen East Nashville So. Second Team DE: Malcom Swann DT: Nigel Stanton DT: Damien Starks DE: Andrew Cothran LB: Walter Holmes LB: James Hughes LB: Josh Montgomery LB: Johnathan Young DB: Mario Gordon DB: Devarius Cortner DB: Antwain Goodner DB: Monterio Smelley DB: DaRonta Nelson P: Qaman Beynah

Hillsboro Hillsboro McGavock East Nashville McGavock Stratford Pearl-Cohn Hillsboro Pearl-Cohn East Nashville McGavock Pearl-Cohn Maplewood Pearl-Cohn

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East Nashville Overton McGavock Maplewood Hunters Lane

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Lamont Campbell Nick Brown Terron Henderson Moniteon Smith Sean Clemons

McGavock’s Chris Claybrooks

East Nashville’s Isiah Upton

Overton’s DeAngelo Holt

Pearl-Cohn’s Koreyon Jordan

East Nashville’s Devarius Cortner

Overton’s Nick Fuqua

East Nashville’s Andrew Cothran chases down Pearl-Cohn’s Rontavius Groves

Maplewood’s Malik Harris

Honorable Mention Antioch Damien Baugus WR Sr. Connor Bumbalough SS Sr. Malcolm Hadley DT Jr. Kebrin Peterson RB Jr. Cane Ridge Noah Bayless LB/RB So. Tyler Caruthers QB Sr. Preston Terry LB Sr. The Lester McClain Metro East Nashville Football Scholar-Athlete of the Sam Cunningham DE Sr. Year Overton’s Ugo Amadi Dewon Moody LB So Demarquez Trotter DB So. Glencliff Charles Anderson WR Sr. Hillsboro Juwan Davis WR Sr. Hillwood Cristian Iturriaga RB/DB Jr. Hunters Lane Marques McGavock WR Sr. Keion Figgins OL Sr. Lester McCain Maplewood Anthony Mclin OT Jr. RAYMON MITCHELL QB Fr. (Phellepe Hall Metro Freshman of the Year) Jahmal Reese OT Sr. McGavock Shedrick Kirk DB Jr. Overton Taveruis Travis OLB So. Harold Brock OT Sr. Tracon Hawkins LB Sr. Stratford Steven Rose LB Sr. Whites Creek Malakhi Moore RB/SB Sr. For more information on the awards, please go to www.wtntribuneradio.com

Lifestyle & ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

Tankards Prove Love is ‘Thicker Than Water’ By Janice Malone

MURFREESBORO, TN — The Tankards are back! Season two of the Bravo Network’s hit reality show, “Thicker Than Water,” premieres Sunday January 4th at 8pm. This season, the unpredictable Tankard family continues to live their lives as best as they can with their strong religious convictions at hand. Ben and Jewel Tankard are back, leading their self-proclaimed “Black Brady Bunch” family with children Brooklyn, Britney, Benji, and Cyrene. Joining the family in the “Tankard Palace” is Ben’s oldest son, Marcus, who returns to Tennessee with his wife, Latisha. “Thicker Than Water” is Bravo’s first reality show based in Nashville/ Murfreesboro. The show’s first season delivered some of Bravo’s highest ratings for a new show. Season two will bring some extended storylines and continued conflicts among the family, such as: Ben Tankard’s 50th birthday; Jewel’s mid-life crisis; Brooklyn expanding her business; Cyrene entering college; Britney’s weight loss journey and the return of son Marcus and his wife, which initially doesn’t exactly thrill Britney. Here, Britney, Cyrene and Brooklyn answer 5 Questions with 5 Answers. BRITNEY LOSING 30 POUNDS? “The fitness journey was tough, tense and a little irritating. It all started out with me wanting to lose some weight so that I could feel better about myself. My skin was breaking out really bad too. So I made a decision to start eating 5 small healthy meals a day and working out at the gym. At first I went at really hard—like 7 days a week, twice a day. And before you knew it, this was a new lifestyle for me. But there have been times when I’ve fallen off the wagon too. I have a weakness for Papa John’s Pizza! (LoL) Since I’ve lost the weight my whole life has changed. I look great. I feel good about myself. I’m getting so much attention. More guys are asking me for my phone number. I’m now such a more well-balanced person. I am now a certified Zuumba instructor and will be starting new classes in February.” BROOKLYN’S NEW BUSINESS? “Viewers will see how much I’ve grown as an entreprenuer with my line of hair products. This season will show how I am taking my hair shows to another level. I started these beauty shows for my line of hair products but these shows have taken on a life of their own. So viewers will get to see that my beauty shows are bigger than ever. For example, I have some hair pieces that are spinning and lighting up. I call it my ‘Fantasy Hair’ hair pieces. In September of this year I will be premiering my first hair and health expo event here in Nashville. So viewers will see how much

The cast members of Bravo’s Thicker Than Water

Britney and I are growing. We are encouraging each other in our chosen fields.” CYRENE’S LIFE AS COLLEGE FRESHMAN AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY? “Living away from home’s been a big adjustment but a good adjustment too. These last four months have been the worst/best months of my life. In season two of the show, viewers will get to see me now being a college student and finding out who I am as a young adult. And they will The Tankards having fun for the cameras also see me starting to date somebody but was hesitant “We deal with some real family issues on this show. Some on that. And then there’s the controversy in the family between my mom, my aunt, my of these issues are hard to discuss in a family but we’re sister and my brother. I’ve been trying to play peacemak- handling them right there in front of the cameras. There are times when we forget the cameras are even there. So in er with all of them, which hasn’t been easy.” HAVE THE FAMILY CONFLICTS BEEN RE- the midst of all the controversy and conflicts, beauty has SOLVED FROM SEASON ONE? (Britney) “No! resulted from our family. It doesn’t matter how much we Viewers need to get ready because not only are some of may disagree with each other, our family sticks together these conflicts not totally resolved, but there are more and we really, really do love each other. “ A Season 2 Thicker Than Water viewing party will conflicts that will be added. Since I’m the youngest, I can now see there are problems within, what I thought was our take place January 4th at 6pm at Club Seen in Nashville. The Tankard cast members will be there. Club Seen …114 ‘perfect family.’ LIVING UNDER THE CAMERAS? (Brookyn) 2nd Ave S..Telephone: 615-251-0064

Madison Singer Shines After ‘American Idol’ By Janice Malone

MADISON, TN — Is there life after American Idol? You bet there is! Just ask Madison, TN born singer Jada Vance, who was a contestant on the popular blockbuster TV talent show last year. Jada made it through auditions in both Bowling Green, KY and on to Baton Rouge, La. Before grabbing her golden ticket to Hollywood. Unfortunately, she was eliminated after two rounds. “Singing on American Idol was the first ‘big time’ deal that I’ve ever done,” recalls Jada. “I do remember watching the show as a little girl and absolutely loving it! Miranda Lambert is one of my inspirations, so I sang one her most popular songs, Gun Powder & Lead during my first the auditions.” Jada was born in Madison, TN but grew up in nearby Portland, TN where she spent her childhood and teen years singing with her family, in church, and

performing karaoke with friends. After graduating from Portland High School this past summer, Vance decided to pur-

My Lipstick’, I was ready to get an understanding of the nitty gritty details behind the artistry of singing,” says Vance, who is now a student at SAE Institute here in Nashville. Jada is studying for in

left photo, Jada Vance performing on American Idol last year, right photo, Jada’s current EP single

sue a formal education in the business side of the music business. “Once I had finished recording my first EP, ‘Read

the Music Business Associate’s Degree Program, and says that it’s important that

she also learns the music business from the other side of the microphone. Jada will soon be releasing a full follow-up album to accompany her Read My Lipstick EP. Even though it’s been nearly a year since she appeared on American Idol, viewers still haven’t forgotten her name or her talents. Jada says, “It’s a funny and awesome feeling all around to catch people talking and staring at me whenever I go out. But it can be fun too. One of my first priorities was to give all of my fans/supporters the opportunity to get t-shirts, CDs, and more on my website www.jadavance.com” In addition to her college studies, Jada is also still performing throughout the areas between West Virginia and Tennessee. She adds, “I couldn’t imagine doing anything else with my life and I am so grateful that SAE is giving me the opportunity to build as an artist and one day as a business owner!

WeatherNation TV to Provide 24/7 Weather in Nashville NASHVILLE, TN — WeatherNation TV, Inc., a multi-format, local, regional and national television weather news service, announced today it is now delivering around-the-clock TV weather news to three Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. television stations: WZTV Fox 17 News in Nashville, WTVC ABC News Channel 9 in Chattanooga and KOKH Fox 25 in Oklahoma City, OK. WeatherNation TV currently delivers reliable and current local, regional and national weather programming in multiple cities across America, including Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Minneapolis, Denver, and Salt Lake City and is expanding its reach rapidly. “WeatherNation provides us the opportunity to enhance our weather coverage in the communities we serve,” said David Amy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Sinclair Broadcast Group. “Their efforts to provide even more local weather information with updates every 10 minutes, plus regional

and national updates, are a comprehensive expansion of our already existing local weather reports.” “WeatherNation brings world-class technology and additional professional meteorologists that will provide more of the quality weather coverage viewers have come to expect from these Sinclair TV stations,” said Michael Norton, president of WeatherNation. “Our knowledgeable team of meteorologists provides around-the-clock coverage of breaking weather and forecasting.” The WeatherNation TV network delivers a back-to-basics approach to weather reporting and forecasting. Instead of long-form shows interspersed with short bouts of weather news, WeatherNation TV offers continuous coverage of hyper-local, local, regional and national weather events with cutting-edge graphics and stunning details. WeatherNation TV’s team of seasoned meteorologists use the latest technology from Baron Services and its Omni® and VIPIR® Systems to forecast and illustrate

current conditions with engaging and innovative real time 3D graphical mapping to help viewers understand the in-depth story behind their weather. A powerful severe weather tracking system also gives viewers a detailed visual assessment of storms and other extreme weather, from the satellite view down to street-level detail. WeatherNation TV, Inc., headquartered in Denver, Colo., produces the WeatherNation TV network, which provides 24/7 coverage of current and severe weather news and information in a compelling, meteorologisthosted format available in both HD and SD to local broadcasters and cable operators. WeatherNation is helping broadcasters realize revenues from digital channels and over-the-top platforms. WeatherNation is E/I compliant for local broadcasters, is closed captioned and supports EAS. WeatherNation also integrates with a TV station’s existing team of meteorologists as well as their traffic and billing systems for supporting ad insertion without the need for additional hardware. Contact WeatherNation at info@weathernationtv. com or (800) 343-9516. Visitwww.weathernationtv.com

ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

Ford Awards Spelman College Students $75,000 in Scholarhsips

The Blue Man Group to ‘Paint the Town’ at TPAC By Jaz Dorsey

The Blue Man Group is legendary. When I was a young composer, I went to see them when they initially burst on the national scene. Their performance was one of those moments that completely revolutionized what I thought about music. This all percussion music ensemble has to be heard to be believed. Exactly what it is they do can’t be explained - it has to be experienced. Nashville will have that experience when Blue Man opens at TPAC on January 6, 2015. I recently got the chance speak with Blue Man member Adam Zuick, who’s originally from Gig Harbor, Washington. His mother was an artist, so he grew up around visual art. But it wasn’t until he got to high school that his interests were all directed towards sports. He attended an arts high school and soon discovered that he had an afﬁnity for piano. He was then spotted by the school’s concert di-

rector, Adam Berger, who also directed the school’s musicals. Much to his surprise, Zuick found himself doing musical theatre. His mentor was also attached to a professional company, the Arizona Broadway Theatre. After high school Zuick found himself working for the company, both onstage and on the piano in the pit. Zuick’s girlfriend, at the time, was from New York City. During a visit to the ‘Big Apple,’ he heard about auditions for the Blue Man show. His girlfriend suggested that he audition. He did and landed a gig in the show. Zuick plays an instrument made from actual PVC plumbing pipes, organized similarly to the style of a pipe organ. The instrument allows him to use his piano work ﬁnger skills. He is super excited to be coming to Music City USA. Come to Nashville and Go to the Theatre!

TERRI’S BOOK REVIEW

‘The Good Luck Cat’ by Lissa Warren

l-r, Imani Parker, Tom Joyner, Shade Douglas and Erika Smith Photo courtesy of Ford Company

DEARBORN, MI — Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company Fund today announced Spelman College as winner of the 2014 Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Challenge. The student team will receive $75,000 in scholarships and grants for its innovative program addressing the need for healthier meal options through the creation of in-home vegetable gardens in the West End Atlanta community where Spelman is based. Spelman College was selected from among three finalists, which include Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University. Schools in the nationwide contest were asked to present ideas that creatively address a community need touching on at least one of four areas – mobility, alternative energy, sustainability/water and a systematic approach to meeting community needs. Now in its second year, the HBCU Community Challenge builds on an existing Ford Fund educational program that focuses on helping to create sustainable communities. It is done in collaboration with national radio personality Tom Joyner, a judge in the competition, as well as the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, the country’s No. 1 hip-hop morning show hosted by nationally renowned standup comedian Rickey Smiley. The program awards a total of $100,000 in scholarships and grants.

The HBCU Community Challenge reflects Ford’s century-long commitment to supporting the African American community, and its focus on education. Ford Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Company, invests more than $8 million a year – about one third of its annual financial support – in scholarships and other educational initiatives. “We received a great deal of quality proposals this year,” said Shawn Thompson, manager, Ford Multicultural Marketing. “It was extremely hard to narrow the submissions down to the top three, and even tougher to select the winner this year.” Spelman College in Atlanta takes home top prize in Ford’s 2014 Historically Black Colleges & Universities Community Challenge with its plan for showing families in the West End community where it is located how to grow vegetable gardens inside their home Ford offers the HBCU Community Challenge in collaboration with national radio personality and competition judge Tom Joyner, along with the Rickey Smiley Morning Show The second annual HBCU Community Challenge reflects Ford’s century-long commitment to supporting the African American community, and its focus on education.

Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

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ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015

RYCH’S CORNER

KAM’S KOLUMN

Retracing the Road to Justice!

by every president in office during those decades. It’s Ava DuVernay is a writdisturbing… it certainly er, producer, director and served to dismantle a lot of distributor of independent the progressive movements film. Winner of the Best that existed back then. If Director Award at the 2012 you don’t know about it, Sundance Film Festival, it’s in the film, and you can Ava was honored with the Google it and learn more 2013 John Cassavetes Inabout it. dependent Spirit Award and KW: Sangeetha Subthe Tribeca Film Institute KAM WILLIAMS ramanian says: There are so 2013 Affinity Award for her many lessons to take away second feature film, Middle of Nowhere. The UCLA grad is the founder from this film and story. Is there one lesof AFFRM, the African-American Film son you would like to hear discussed more Festival Releasing Movement. And she that may not be getting enough attention? is a member of the Academy of Motion AD: No, I think the film is getting plenty of Picture Arts and Sciences, as well as the attention right now. I’m just excited about Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, January 9th when the film will be opening as well as a board member of both Film everywhere, and people in the real heart Independent and the Sundance Institute. of the country will be able to see it. That’s Here, she talks about her new film, Selma, the day I’m really hopeful about. That’s which has been nominated for four Goldthe day I’ll be on Twitter wanting to lisen Globes, including Best Director. By Kam Williams

Nhandi Craig (DJ Young One) masters the turntables Photo by Catherine Plein

DJ Young One: Smoking the 1’s & 2’s By Rych McCain, www.twitter.com/rychmccain and Facebook (Like Me) www. rychmccainhollyhoodnotes.blogspot.com

Twelve-year-old Nhandi Craig aka DJ Young One has never had a “WhatAm-I-Going-To-Do” dilemma in her life. She knew almost from birth that she would be involved with music in some kind of way. Becoming a DJ proved to be that way. At age nine Craig became the youngest to graduate from The Scratch DJ Academy in Los Angeles which was founded by the late Jam Master Jay of Run DMC fame. She has gone on the work the wheels of steel at many parties, social and music industry functions. Last spring Craig had the opportunity of a life time when she DJ’ed at The White House’s Annual Easter Egg Roll where she met President Barack Obama and family. She also appeared on The Queen Latifah Show as guest house DJ and was the in house DJ at The Grammys Gifting Suites. Other name events where she has applied her turntable skills include the annual NAMM Show, the Charivar Music Festival in Detroit, and clubs too numerous to name. When asked about the uniqueness of her skills and how she navigates her way around the turntables Craig explains: “It’s all about the rhythm in your hands. You also need to know how to scratch, mix and be hyped. That’s all there is to it. Music is just in my blood and it is such a passion so I wanted to take it a different way. Actually I never, ever expected this until I was around nine that this would happen.” How did Craig get into DJ’ing so young? She says, “My mom encouraged me to do it. This all started based

off of music. Like, if you put DJ’ing on the side, you would still see me listening to music. It’s the number one thing that I do every day.” Before she became super serious about the craft of DJ’ing, Craig was a master at the video game “DJ Hero” where she beat people several times her age who were veteran DJ’s. This caught her mom’s attention, which led her to encourage her daughter to DJ on the for real side. Shortly after enrolling and graduating from The Scratch Academy, she began her journey into the real DJ world. Craig broke it down how the experience of touching her first professional turntable at the academy affected her. She enthusiastically exclaims, “Every since I touched that record I’ve been inspired. It allowed me to change my personality. I actually opened myself . I can be myself around anybody no matter who it is. I was a really happy person. Before that I was really reserved and wasn’t into anything. You could say I was one of those average boring kids. I was just into music and video games which is unusual for a girl.” With several major accomplishments under her belt, Craig and her mom have a wall in their apartment that displays both ladies’ achievements such as their degrees, certificates, plaques and photos, especially the one with Craig and the President. When it comes to questioning her age, Craig is adamant stating, “Adults ask me aren’t you too young. I respond by saying that nobody is ever too young to do what they want to do. That is what I want to say to people who want to be inspired.” Needless to say, this young lady has a boat load of confidence in her abilities and talents.

UPCOMING NASHVILLE EVENTS January 3: Lifting For Heroes: Fitness Expo and Weight Lifting Competition Phone: (615) 663-4945 January 5: “The Game that Changed the South” exhibit in the Civil Rights Room at the Downtown Nashville Public Library. Phone: (615) 627-1451 January 6: Allen Arena at Lipscomb University will host “A Nashville Evening with Dr. Ben & Candy Carson. ”http://familyfoundationfund.net/ NashvilleBenCarson-Sponsorships-And-Tickets.pdf January 12: MORE THAN A BOOK! Women’s Book Club, the January book selection is “Year of Wonders” by Geraldine Brooks. Phone: (615)- 340-7500 ** To be included in our events calendar please email info to tribunenews1@aol.com

Ava DuVernay

KW: Congrats on the Golden Globe nominations, and with the Oscars just over the horizon! Editor/Legist Patricia Turnier asks: Why was it important for you to bring this story about Selma to the big screen? AD: Because there’s never been a film with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the center released in theaters. Ever! One does not exist. You’ve only seen tele-films and stage plays about him. Yet, we have big screens biopics about all kinds of people. So, I think it’s only right that there be a full-length feature about Dr. King. I don’t think there could be enough of them, but there should be at least one. So, here it is! KW: Editor Lisa Loving says: I feel that many people – people of all kinds – really do not know what Dr. King did in leading street protests against racist laws even as the FBI, at the highest levels, was breaking privacy laws and even laws of basic human decency to stop him. Do you think learning that about the FBI might surprise people? AD: If you don’t know your history, I think you’ll be surprised to learn it. But it’s very prominent in the public records that there had been this counterintelligence program called COINTELPRO, for short that during the Fifties and Sixties placed leaders of progressive movements in the United States under surveillance. It was created by FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover, and was signed off on

ten to what people have to say about the picture, good or bad, as they come out of the theater. KW: David Roth asks: Did you have any hesitation about casting British actors in the iconic roles of Coretta Scott King and Dr. Martin Luther King? AD: Not at all, I just wanted to cast the best actor for the job and, without a doubt, David Oyelowo and Carmen Ejogo are transformative in these roles. And I knew that they would be. David was the first black man to play a King of England on the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theater. His chops, his acting abilities are exceptional. He gave all of himself to the part, so I hope people will come check it out. KW: Children’s book author Irene Smalls asks: How will you judge the success of Selma, and what movie would you like to make next, if you could do anything you wanted? AD: I will judge the success, not on any awards or on the box-office, but on how people feel and what they say after seeing it. That’s what really matters to me. The film has something to say, and in a very specific way, about freedom and dignity in this country, and about some of the great leaders who worked hard and lost their lives in the pursuit of justice.

Notable African Americans Lost in 2014

Some of the entertainment and sports worlds brightest and most talented names passed away in 2014 but their contributions and achievements they left for their legions of fans will never be forgotten: Maya Angelou - Maya Angelou, a Renaissance woman and cultural pioneer, died 5/28/14 morning at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, her son, Guy B. Johnson, said in a statement. The 86-year-old had been a professor of American studies at Wake Forest University since 1982. Ruby Dee - Ruby Dee, an acclaimed actress and civil rights activist whose versatile career spanned stage, radio television and film, died at age 91, on 6/11/14 Dee died at home in New Rochelle on Wednesday night of “natural causes.” Meshach Taylor - Meshach Taylor, who played a lovable ex-convict sur-

rounded by boisterous Southern belles on the sitcom “Designing Women” and appeared in numerous other TV and film roles, died of cancer at age 67. Bobby Womack - Soul singer Bobby Womack career spanned seven decades and included ‘80s hit “If You Think You’re Lonely Now.” Womack began his career in the early 1960s as the lead singer of his family musical group The Valentinos. Marion Barry - Marion Barry, an icon of D.C. politics good and bad for more than 40 years, has died at age 78. Barry had been hospitalized at Howard University Hospital 11/20/14 after complaining of a urinary tract infection. Barry died on 11/23/14. Jimmy Ruffin - One of Motown Records’ most memorable voices is gone, as balladeer Jimmy Ruffin died at a Las

Vegas hospital 11/17/14. He was 78. Henry ‘Big Bank Hank’ Jackson Sugarhill Gang founder Henry ‘Big Bank Hank’ Jackson has died at age 57 from kidney complications due to cancer. The rapper was a founding member or Sugarhill Gang, which produced the first mainstream rap hit Rapper’s Delight in 1979. Juanita Moore - Juanita Moore, the Oscar-nominated star of Imitation of Life, has died at the age of 99. The actor, who played alongside Lana Turner in Douglas Sirk’s 1959 race drama, died at home, according to her grandson, actor Kirk Kelleykahn. Geoffrey Holder - The man who pitched 7UP as the “uncola” and brought “The Wiz” to Broadway died in a New York hospital of complications from pneumonia. Geoffrey Holder was 84.

Geoffrey Holder had an eclectic show business career, winning Tony Awards in 1975 for directing and designing the costumes for an all-black retelling of “The Wizard of Oz.” Rubin ‘’Hurricane’’ Carter - The middleweight title contender, whose murder convictions became an international symbol of racial injustice and inspired a Bob Dylan song and a Hollywood film, died 4/20/14. He was 76.Carter, who had suffered from prostate cancer, died in his sleep at his home in Toronto. Amiri Baraka - Amiri Baraka, a poet and playwright of pulsating rage, whose long illumination of the black experience in America was called incandescent in some quarters and incendiary in others, died in Newark, N.J. He was 79. Information courtesy of: http://www. blackrefer.com/obituary.html

FORECLOSURES & LEGALS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015 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 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 February 25, 2011, executed by BABAJIDE B. OLAKUNLE AND OLUBUNMI O. OLAKUNLE, conveying certain real property therein described to GUARANTY TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded March 1, 2011, at Instrument Number 20110301-0016421; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 22, 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. 33 ON THE PLAN OF SECTION TWO, BARNES COVE, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20040604-0065966, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY TO WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 173090B05100CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4120 BARNES COVE DRIVE, 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): BABAJIDE B. OLAKUNLE AND OLUBUNMI O. OLAKUNLE 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 #75705 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 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 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 TENNESSEE 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 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 19, 2012, executed by LUKE ROBINSON AND QUEEN E. ROBINSON, conveying certain real property therein described to THE ROW REALTY & TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded November 8, 2012, at Instrument Number 201211080103491; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation 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 22, 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(S) 12, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED PHASE 2B, WALDEN WOODS, OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20010226-0017620, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 075160A03300CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 5028 WALDEN WOODS DRIVE, HERMITAGE, 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): LUKE ROBINSON AND QUEEN E. ROBINSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: WALDEN WOODS HOMEOWNERS 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/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #76097 2014-12-11 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 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 20, 2004, executed by ANDERSON DEJESUS AND EMA DEJESUS, conveying certain real property therein described to D. M. GRISHAM, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded August 30, 2004, at Instrument Number 20040830-0104754; 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 2004-10 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 22, 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. 25 ON THE PLAN OF SECTION ONE, CAMBRIDGE FOREST, OF RECORD IN BOOK 9700, PAGES 299 AND 300, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION THEREOF. Parcel ID: 149150A02500CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2312 EDENCREST DRIVE, 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): ANDERSON DEJESUS AND EMA DEJESUS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CAMBRIDGE FOREST HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO “FIFTH THIRD BANK CHECKING”, LVNV FUNDING LLC ASSIGNEE OF GE MONEY BANK-CARE, TENNESSEE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, TIDEWATER FINANCE COMPANY, VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #76166 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 30, 2007, executed by BRENDA TRUJILLO AND DANIEL A. TRUJILLO, conveying certain real property therein described to PREFERRED ESCROW AND TITLE LLC, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded April 10, 2007, at Instrument Number 200704100042492; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN GENERAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2009-1, AMERICAN GENERAL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2009-1 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 29, 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. 344 ON THE PLAN OF RIVER TRACE ESTATES, PHASE 1, SECTION 3, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 6900, PAGE 615, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION. THIS CONVEYANCE IS SUBJECT TO PLAT BOOK 6900, PAGE 615, AND RESTRICTIVE OF RECORD ALL RESTRICTIONS, EASEMENTS, SETBACK LINES, CONDITIONS, PLAT OF RECORD, AND ENCUMBRANCES OF RECORD IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR THE AFORESAID COUNTY. Parcel ID: 062020A22100CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2750 RIVERBEND DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37214. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): BRENDA TRUJILLO AND DANIEL A. TRUJILLO OTHER INTER-

ESTED PARTIES: FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A., PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC ASSIGNEE OF FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A., RIVER TRACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #76201 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 23, 2005, executed by RHODA ADAMS, conveying certain real property therein described to CHRIS ANDERSON, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded March 17, 2005, at Instrument Number 20050317-0029325; 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 2005-1 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 29, 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. 88 ON THE PLAN OF BORDEAUX HILLS, SECTION 4, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 3600, PAGE 49, REGISTERS OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION THEREOF. Parcel ID: 08008023400 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 3210 MAYER LANE, NASHVILLE, TN 37218. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): CLARISSA RENEE ADAMS, CHARLES EDWARD ADAMS, JR., CHERYL EUREKA ADAMSBRIDGES, LATRICE GHONTA AMOS, THE ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS AT LAW OF RHODA ADAMS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: C.H.F., INC., Tennessee Department of Revenue, TIDEWATER FINANCE COMPANY, TKSP, INC. DBA TRANSPORTATION TRAINING CENTERS 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 20130730-0079264. 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 #76208 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 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 December 4, 2003, executed by PAMELA SHIELDS AND JOE STRANGE, conveying certain real property therein described to MICHAEL J. WHITTLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded January 13, 2004, at Instrument Number 20040113-0004965; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Citibank, NA, as trustee, for the WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-CB1 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 29, 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 THE SOUTHEASTERLY PART OF LOT NO. 268 ON THE PLAN OF J.M.T.J. AND G.W. HARDINGS SUBDIVISION OF RECORD IN BOOK 21, PAGE 80, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A COPY OF A SURVEY THEREOF MADE FEBRUARY 7, 1939, BY S.M. MCMURRAY AND COMPANY AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF 18TH AVENUE NORTH, THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO. 268 AND THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT NO. 267; THENCE WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SAID LOTS WESTERLY ALONG AN OLD FENCE LINE 112.5 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE NORTHERLY 30.5 FEET TO A STAKE; THENCE EASTERLY 105.8 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF 18TH AVENUE NORTH AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF SAID AVENUE 47.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel ID: 08111007600 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1749 DR D.B. TODD JR. BLVD A/K/A 1749 DB TODD, NASHVILLE, TN 37218. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): PAMELA SHIELDS AND JOE STRANGE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, A FEDERAL 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 #76293 201501-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 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

9B 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 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 December 15, 2005, executed by DAN HAGEN, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded December 20, 2005, at Instrument Number 20051220-0152666; 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 2005-80CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-80CB 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 29, 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: BEING LOT NO. 805 ON THE PLAN OF CLOVERHILL, SECTION X, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 2331, PAGE 57, REGISTER`S OFFICE, DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Parcel ID: 09611009300 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 3112 LAKELAND DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37214. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): DAN HAGEN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: 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-K 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 #76334 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November 5, 2007, executed by BARBARA J. MCKEEVER AND MICHAEL D. MCKEEVER, conveying certain real property therein described to ANCHOR TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the

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CLASSIFIEDS 10B Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded November 9, 2007, at Instrument Number 20071109-0132315; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 29, 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: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 597 ON THE PLAN OF KENSINGTON OF PRIEST LAKE, SECTION TWO, OF RECORD IN BOOK 6250, PAGE 593, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SAID LOT NO. 597 FRONTS 55.00 FEET ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF HILLSHIRE DRIVE AND RUNS BACK 109.95 FEET ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE AND 115.00 FEET ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE TO A BROKEN LINE IN THE REAR WHICH MEASURES A TOTAL OF 233.55 FEET THEREON. Parcel ID: 15003028600 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 3936 HILLSHIRE 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): BARBARA J. MCKEEVER, THE ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS AT LAW OF MICHAEL D. MCKEEVER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MARINER FINANCE The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #76372 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 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. §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 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 37067PH: 615-550-7697

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, January 1 - 7, 2015 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-00207 Ad #76414 201412-18 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Amy E. McFarlin executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., Lender and J. Scott Lundberg, Trustee(s), which was dated January 28, 2005 and recorded on February 2, 2005 in Instrument No. 20050202-0012445, 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 22, 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. 33 on the Plan of Section Two Addition to Sugar Valley, a Cluster Lot Subdivision, a Planned Unit Development, of record in Instrument No. 20040622-0073636, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, to which plan reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate legal description thereof. Being the same property conveyed to Amy E. McFarlin, a single woman, by Warranty Deed from Yazdian Construction, Inc., a Tennessee Corporation, of record in Instrument No. 20050202-0012444, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 181010B08200 Address/Description: 640 Sugar Mill Drive, Nashville, TN 37211. Current Owner(s): Amy F. McFarlin. Other Interested Party(ies): U.S. Bank, National Association N.D.. 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.: 14-00407 Ad #76466 201412-25 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, William Allen Richardson Sr. 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 15, 2008 and recorded on February 27, 2008 in Instrument No. 20080227-0019229, 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 February 10, 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. 3 in Section “B” of Laurel Heights Subdivision of record in Plat Book 3600, page 44, Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate legal description.Being the same property conveyed to William Allen Richardson, Sr., by Quitclaim Deed from Cynthia Jane Richardson, filed for record 11/13/1999, in Book 11747, Page 978, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 063 04 0 029.00 Address/Description: 104 Paula Drive, Old Hickory, TN 37138. Current Owner(s): William Allen Richardson, Sr.. 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.: 14-28222 Ad #76472 201412-25 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 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 September 22, 2011, executed by BRENDA D. BUCKNER AND DAVID BRIAN BUCKNER, conveying certain real property therein described to TITLE SOURCE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded October 3, 2011, at Instrument Number 20111003-0076441; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation 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 29, 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 SITUATED IN THE CITY OF NASHVILLE IN THE COUNTY OF DAVIDSON IN THE STATE OF TN LOT NO. 300, ON THE PLAN OF JORDAN RIDGE AT EATON`S CREEK, PHASE 11 AS SHOWN ON PLAN OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20100126-0006479, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 058090A30000CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 600 CHILDRESS CROSSING A/K/A 2600 JORDAN RIDGE DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37218. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): BRENDA D. BUCKNER AND DAVID BRIAN BUCKNER 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 #76474 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 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 26, 2006, executed by CARLOS COOK AND DIANA COOK, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 10, 2006, at Instrument Number 20060510-0054622 (see also the Order Of Default Judgment at Instrument Number 201411118-0106174); and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, in trust on behalf of J.P. Morgan Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2006-CW2 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by

instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 29, 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 63 ON THE PLAN OF BROOKVIEW SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20050928-0116190, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION THEREOF. Parcel ID: 059040A05400CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2810 CREEKBEND DRIVE, 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): CARLOS COOK AND DIANA COOK OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOAN SERVICING LP, FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP, BROOKVIEW HOMEOWNER`S ASSOCIATION, INC., MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC ASSIGNEE OF TRIBUTE MASTERCARD, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-7 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 #76479 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 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 EDWARD GEE YANG, to MARK A ELLMORE ATTY, Trustee, on December 15, 2004, as Instrument No. 20041217-0150227 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR BANC OF AMERICA FUNDING 2005-B TRUST The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEING LOT NO.27 AS SHOWN ON THE PLAT OF SECTION TWO OF BAYVIEW OF RECORD IN BOOK 9700, PAGE 517, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Tax ID: 13605000900 Current Owner(s) of Property: EDWARD GEE YANG The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2909 HARBOR LIGHTS DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37217, 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: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. JUNIOR LIEN AND NASHVILLE DIRT LLC THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-002994-670 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 #76493 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 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 CATHERINE MASTERS, to ATTY. ARNOLD M. WEISS, Trustee, on June 23, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060629-0077982 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Trustee for Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-QS11 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 ON THE SOUTHERLY MARGIN OF MARTHONA, FORMERLY EZELL ROAD, SOUTH AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE PROPERTY CONVEYED TO NORMA B. WILBURN BY DEED FROM BENJAMIN L. GORDON AND WIFE, OF RECORD IN BOOK 2302, PAGE 162, RODC, BEING THE CORNER OF LOTS NOS. 22 AND 23; THENCE WITH THE SOUTHERLY MARGIN OF SAID LOT EASTWARDLY 100 FEET TO THE CORNER OF LOTS. NOS. 26 AND 27; THENCE WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SAID TWO LOTS SOUTHWARDLY 344.8 FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEG. 40 MIN. WEST 100 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID WILBURN PROPERTY; THENCE WITH THE EASTWARDLY LINE OF SAID WILBURN PROPERTY AND NORTHWARDLY 347 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO CATHERINE MASTERS, UNMARRIED, BY DEED FROM LETTIE G. HORNE, UNMARRIED, DATED AUGUST 31, 2001, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 200109011-0098406, SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. Tax ID: 05103002400 Current Owner(s) of Property: CATHERINE MASTERS The street address of the above described property is believed to be 608 VANTREASE RD, MADISON, TN 37115, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF CAVALRY SPV I, LLC, AS ASSIGNEE OF BANK OF AMERICA/FIA CARD SERVICES, N.A. AND JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF CITIBANK, N.A. AND JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF VION HOLDING, LLC ASSIGNEE OF WELLS FARGO BANK N.A. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall

have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-005668-670 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 #76535 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, James Michael Cunningham a/k/a James M. Cunningham executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Wilmington Finance Inc., Lender and Warranty Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated January 18, 2007 and recorded on January 25, 2007 in Instrument No. 20070125-0010183, 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, The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1 by Caliber Home Loans, Inc., f/k/a Vericrest Financial, 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 20, 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 the West 5 feet of Lot No. 1503 and all of Lot No. 1505 and 1507 on the Plan of Block 13, Plan No. 2 West Nashville, of record in Plat Book 57, Page 172, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, to which plan reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description. Property commonly known as: 5602 Tennessee Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee.Being all of the same property conveyed to James M. Cunningham by Warranty Deed from Aubrey O. Woodard and Diane L. Woodard, husband and wife dated January 18, 2007 of record in Instrument No. 20070125-0010182, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee.James M. Cunningham and James Michael Cunningham being one and the same person. Parcel ID Number: 091 06 0 260.00 Address/Description: 5602 Tennessee Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209. Current Owner(s): James M. Cunningham. Other Interested Party(ies): Harding Glen Condominium Homeowners Association, 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 37067PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 13-27780 Ad #76547 2014-12-25 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Dewaun M. Quarles executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc., Lender and Michael A. Fearnley, Trustee(s), which was dated August 19, 2013 and recorded on August 20, 2013 in Instrument No. 20130820-0087630, 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 22, 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 Number 443, on the Plan of the Country, Section 9, as shown on plat of record in Plat Book 6900, Page 285 and 286, in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description.Being the same property conveyed to Dewaun M Quarles, herein by cash deed dated 19th day of August 2013, of record at 20130820-0087629 in said Register’s Office Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 150 03 0 483.00 Address/Description: 3432 Shakertown Road, Antioch, TN 37013. Current Owner(s): Dewaun M. Quarles. 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.: 14-23484 Ad #76548 201412-25 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 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 September 24, 2012, executed by GEORGIA W. MOODY, conveying certain real property therein described to BANK OF AMERICA, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded October 8, 2012, at Instrument Number 20121008-0092135; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 29, 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. 101 ON THE AMENDED FINAL PLAT OF ENCHANTED HILLS, SECTION 5, PHASE 1, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 6900, PAGE 870, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 05814017600 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4404 ENCHANTED CIR, NASHVILLE, TN 37218. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): THE ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS-ATLAW OF GEORGIA W. MOODY 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 #76680 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated April 11, 2007, executed by ZOYLE A. JONES, conveying certain real property therein described to FEARNLEY AND CALIFF, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded April 20, 2007, at Instrument Number 20070420-0047355; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and as-

signed to U.S. Bank National Association, AS TRUSTEE FOR MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED 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 29, 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: BEING LOT NO. 117, QUAIL RIDGE, SECTION TWO, OF RECORD IN BOOK 6200, PAGE 467, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY AND STATE, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WESTERN MARGIN OF INDIAN SUMMER DRIVE, SAID POINT BEING THE COMMON CORNER OF LOTS 118 AND 117, QUAIL RIDGE, SECTION TWO; THENCE LEAVING THE MARGIN OF INDIAN SUMMER DRIVE, NORTH 82 DEGREES 05 MINUTES 57 SECONDS WEST 151.65 FEET TO A MONUMENT; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 28 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 119.24 FEET TO A MONUMENT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 32 MINUTES 00 SECONDS EAST 132.77 FEET TO A MONUMENT; THENCE AROUND A CURVE TO THE RIGHT 90 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 00 SECONDS 39.27 FEET TO A MONUMENT; THENCE ALONG THE MARGIN OF INDIAN SUMMER DRIVE 114.18 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel ID: 032 09 0 078.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4865 INDIAN SUMMER DR, 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): ZOYLE A. JONES OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: TENNESSEE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION 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 #76681 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 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 14, 2008, executed by JOSEPHA A. HERNANDEZ, 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 January 17, 2008, at Instrument Number 20080117-0005549; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 29, 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 NUMBER 55A ON THE ZONE LOT DIVISION OF LOTS 54 THROUGH 58 ON THE PLAN OF CABIN HILLS SUBDIVISION, SECTION ONE, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 5200, PAGE 581 AS AMENDED IN BOOK 6250, PAGE 154, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE. Parcel ID: 07307016400 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2220A CABIN HILL RD, NASHVILLE, TN 37214. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JOSEPHA A. HERNANDEZ 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 #76687 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 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 6, 2008, executed by MARY V. BELCHER A/K/A MARY VANESSA BELCHER, conveying certain real property therein described to K. THOMAS SIDWELL OF WILLIAMSON, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded June 12, 2008, at Instrument Number 20080612-0060704; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Selene Finance LP who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on January 29, 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: BEING LOT NO. 58 ON THE PLAN OF WEMBLEY DOWNS, SECTION 4, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 7900, PAGE 456, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 064160C10300CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1212 WEMBLEY DRIVE, HERMITAGE, 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): TIMMEKA R. BELCHER-MURDIC A/K/A TIMMEKA RENAE BELCHER-MURDIC, EDWARD C. MURDIC, ESTATE OF/ANY-AND-ALL-HEIRS-OF MARY VANESSA BELCHER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: WEMBLEY DOWNS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION MARY V. BELCHER A/K/A MARY VANESSA BELCHER 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 #76718 2015-01-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Viva J. Dozier executed a Deed of Trust to Union Planters Bank, NA, Lender and Emmett James House or Bill

McLaughlin, Trustee(s), which was dated January 10, 2005 and recorded on January 19, 2005 in Instrument No. 20050119-0006729, 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 DBA 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 27, 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 204, as shown on the Plan of Phase One, Nashboro Village at Fairway Pointe of Record in Book 4660, Page 159 as amended by Instrument No. 20031118-0168332, as now included in the Horizontal Property Regime, Private Element, Nashboro-Fairway Pointe, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, to which Plan Reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate legal description.Being the same property conveyed to Viva J. Dozier, unmarried by Warranty Deed from NVR, Inc., a Virginia Corporation T/A Fox Ridge Homes, Recorded the 1st Day of June, 2004 in Instrument No. 20040604-0063883, in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 135120E00400 Address/Description: 2406 Nashboro Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37217. Current Owner(s): Viva J. Dozier. Other Interested Party(ies): Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development and AmSouth Bank. 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.: 14-27367 Ad #76729 201501-01 2015-01-08 2015-01-15

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CLASSIFIEDS 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 25, 2014, January 1, 8. 2015 IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR DA VIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT NASHVILLE CAROLYN ANN WORLEY and CHARLES NEWTON, IV, Petitioners, vs ALLEN THOMAS WORLEY Respondents File No: 20144316 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.

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CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED 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 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 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 SELAM GIRMA ABEBE Vs ZELALEM BAHIRU GEBRE Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Court Docket No. 14D1089 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 ZELALEM BAHIRU GEBRE. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after January 15, 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 16, 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: Deputy ClerkC. Fleming Date: December 17, 2014 Robert J. Turner J. Ryan Johnson Attorney for Plaintiff Publish December 25, 2014, January 1, 8, 15, 2015 TAHIEM RASHAN WASHINGTON Vs HAYLEY SUE-LYNN WASHINGTON Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Court Docket No. 14D491 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 HAYLEY SUELYNN WASHINGTON. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after January 15, 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 16, 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: Deputy Clerk C. Haefner Date: December 17, 2014 Robert J. Turner J. Ryan Johnson Attorney for Plaintiff Publish December 25, 2014, January 1, 8, 15, 2015 DARRELL WILLIAM MUNNS Vs HYON SUK MUNNS Non-Resident Notice 3RD Circuit Court Docket No. 14D2142 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 HYON SUK MUNNS. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after January 15, 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 16, 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 Deputy ClerkC. Fleming Date: December 17, 2014 Robert J. Turner Loren A. Anderson Attorney for Plaintiff Publish December 25, 2014, January 1, 8, 15, 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 January 1, 8, 2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P2004 ESTATE OF EVERETT D. HENRY, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of December 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of EVERETT D. HENRY, who died October 3, 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 19th day of December 2014. Wendell Henry, 5019

11B Trousdale Drive, Nashville, TN 37220, 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 25, 2014 and January 1, 2015. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P2029 ESTATE OF CHARLIE HERRING, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of December 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of CHARLIE HERRING, who died November 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 19th day of December 2014. Travenia A. Holden, 1037 West Main Street, Suite C, Lebanon, TN 37087, Personal Representative. Holden, Travenia A., 1037 West Main Street, Suite C, Lebanon, TN 37087. Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: December 25, 2014 and January 1, 2015.

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My personal favorite is me a sense of what human “Madeba,” the name of the beings can do when they’re By Sandip Roy clan to which he belonged. guided by their hopes and In South African tradition, not by their fears.” He was going for a long time. It was a clan name refers to an inIn the 70’s, my husband time, indeed well past time. But still dividual’s ancestral heritage; and I became friends with the heart catches when the news finally the use of one’s clan name a South African couple, stu- comes. 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 12B dela, not just SouthTRIBUNE Africa’s was “colored,” andJanuary Doreen, 1have TENNESSEE • Thursday, - 7, come 2015perilously close to it over the mere fact that we haveTHE Madeba—but ours as well. “black. ” I was appalled at the and over again. The idea of Nelson lived. 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This speaks in the last 1,000 years. This hope, fearlessness, determi- ing. Plant a tree today so that Coetzee. contrary he was a very shrewd politicapable ofremembers becoming.nation. A ll too is a natural reaction, but in the week, the world tifi ed psychic, you don’t always for itself. someone, in the future, has I am grateful for Nelson Mandela cian. And he used forgiveness not to himoften, in a myriad of ways, cul-standMandela small things in the entered midst of our anger, Robshade. we owe it to fullyin life know why hey our say s May y our relationship or because gavemate us something turn the other cheek but as an extrememinating with his being laid ben Island prison as a radi© partners Regina and M. to Prude, or to way of a couple attaining their ourselves, to our looksomething. up to. 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For us that day marks Robben Island, guards ordered him to from to 3. L isten to eac h other la,” relationship founding President of aaverage ter stage as a liberation hero, www.reg inaprude.com; a different anniversary. December 6, dig and then climb into a grave-shaped andSouth from mediocre c aref couples argue, freeoutstanding and democratic displaying the uniqueully. gift ofWhen Facebook: www.facebook. 1992 was the day the Babri Masjid trench in the prison yard. Mandela Africa, Nobel laureate, of transcom/reginaprude; Twitter: came down and brought in its wake a surely thought that this was the end. to magnifi cent. and quiet grace capable discuss or debate each other, the embodiment of Hawkins courage forming everythere tense ismohttp://twitter.com/rprude. communal horror whose ghosts still But instead as he lay in the grave he Dr. David is the ausometimes a tendency haunt Indian politics. No truth. No rec- had dug, they urinated on him. Years thor of a book entitled: Say ing to not listen when the other is onciliation. Just bitterness. later, when drawing up the list of the It So He’ll L isten. In this book talking. Instead, we sometimes DR. CHRIS JACKSON This December 6th, Narendra Modi, select group to invite to his inaugural Hawkins shares some practi- spend our valuable listening the man who remains the most polarisdinner as president of South Africa, A s we approach the new calCall ing symbol of the legacy of Ayodhya or email steps615-321-3268 to assist in avoiding timesales1501@aol.com thinking of what we will in Indian politics today, mourned Man- Mandela invited many eminent figures y ear of 2015 , there is an op- unnecessary conflict and mis- say in response to the one who dela on Twitter with not one, but three from the fight against apartheid. But portunity to start over in one’s understanding. His advice in- is talking. It is a very practical the one name he is said to have insisted tweets. goals, j ob, family life, mar- cludes the following steps: on was that of a former jailer. RIP Nelson Mandela. The world has and profitable procedure to not lost an apostle of peace & non-violence Mandela’s capacity to forgive is all riage, and relationship life. 1. Stic k to the p resent. only listen, but to also let y our who redefined the journey of his nation the more powerful because it was not L ook back over 2014 and iden- When we begin to bring up old mate know what y ou “ heard” for the good of humankind. just a deeply held principle. “People tify the things y ou would like to dirt from the past, we get easily him or her say ing to y ou. Many of us are not fortunate to see have got the idea that we prisoners sat Gandhi ji alive. We are blessed to see in prison and one day we said, ‘From eliminate, adj ust, improve and sidetracked and miss out on the 4 . Ref rain f rom name-c allthe life of Nelson Mandela, who emwhat y ou would like to keep the problem of the present. now on, it’s reconciliation, forgiveness, ing. U sing derogatory words is bodied his values & ideals. same. Hopefully whatever y ou 2. Attac k the issue, not the a q uick way to let the emotional My heartfelt condolences to Nel- no revenge’ - but that was just flowing son Mandela’s family & the people of from the policy of non-racialism; it was choose to change will move p artner. A ll too often, instead air out of y our relationship. It Lee Chapel AME Church, 1732 Scovel St., South Africa. We stand by them in this policy,” Mandela said. y ou closer to the person y ou of aiming our efforts at the issue should be no surprise that when Mandela saw forgiveness as the hour of grief. Will worship at were created to become and at hand, we aim the weapons of you use fighting words and Words are easy. Boilerplate words only way forward in a country where a Mt Bethel Baptist Church of condolence are even easier. But majority and a minority had to learn to perhaps our politicans can stop for a live together. He did not try to wrest an 1501 Arthur St., Nashville moment, to remember on this bloody apology out of his oppressors. He was anniversary for us in India, Mandela’s clear that just as it could not be a counSunday School 9:00 AM, Worship Service 10:00 AM greatest gift to the world - forgiveness try of white domination, it could not be Edward L. Thompson, Pastor as a political strategy. Reuters Mandela has been turned a country of black domination either. into a saint in his latter years. His death “(I)n any future dispensation, the mawill only add to that halo. But as Tony jority would need the minority. ‘We do Continental Breakfast, Blair reminisced on BBC people forget not want to drive you into the sea,’ he Prizes and that he was not above politics. 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Can Fear W rec k Your Dreams f or 2015?

REGINA PRUDE I know a place… A in’t nobody cry in,’ ain’t nobody worried… I’ll take y ou there. These ly rics were made popular by the Staple Singers. I don’t know the hidden place they were going. Can there be an earthly place of no tears? No worries? I stood outside one day and watched a storm roll in. Clear skies were replaced by threatening, shadowy clouds. F ierce winds whipped the trees. The stockpile in heaven where hail

is stored must have been nearly emptied. “ Mom, I forgot to tell y ou,” my daughter said. “ Y ou traded Midwestern snow for sunnier weather, but y ou occasionally have to run for cover.” In some way s, the storm opened my ey es. Our lives are like that sq uall. L ife is a passage from sunshine to rain. F rom balance to shakiness and back again. But, when we choose to live fearlessly , our dreams can take us on a wondrous j ourney . Dreams transport us into the future God designed for us. Here are three afﬁrmations for living an extraordinary life in 2015 . Put a stop to the selfdefeating fears that destroy our dreams: I am full, strong, j oy ful, healthy and chosen. I will stop imagining the worst— F ears are a battleground. Refuse to get lost in the ordinariness of envisioning the most terrible thing that can happen. I dwell in God’s presence. I

am never alone— The Creator of the universe cherishes me. My connection with Him is the divine solution to fear. God has gifted me with His presence and the power to overcome fear. That spark of divinity is the place from which I unfurl my greatest dreams. I claim all of God’s promises— I am the j oy ous, triumphant recipient of all God’s promises. F or I, the L ord y our God, hold y our right hand; it is I who say to y ou, “ F ear not, I am the one who helps y ou.” ~ Isaiah 4 1: 13 ( E nglish Standard V ersion) Re g ina M . P r u de is an ins pir at ional s pe ak e r and au t h or . Se nd e - m ail c om m e nt s t o r e g ina@ r e g inapr u de . c om . Re ad h e r b l og pos t s at w w w . r e g inapr u de . c om ; f ol l ow h e r on F ac e b ook ( w w w . f ac e b ook . c om / r e g inapr u de ) and T w it t e r ( h t t p: / / t w it t e r . c om / r pr u de . ) W r it e h e r at P O Box 5 8 7 9 5 , N as h v il l e , T N 3 7 2 0 5 . © Re g ina M . P r u de , 2 0 1 4

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l-r, Sonny’s son AJ Crump, Sonny’s wife, Janice Burgess and Sonny Crump

Great Faith, Great Works, Great Results

ELDER LAWSON During New Year’s, many people commit to a New Year’s resolution. A resolution is the act of resolving something. This New Year I have a few questions for you, are you as close to God as you would like to be? Would you like to be closer to God? Do you want to place yourself in the “will” of God if you’re not where you think you should be? Do you want the blessings of the Lord to not only fall on you, but on your family as well? Do you want God to bless your finances, your businesses, save the souls of those family and friends you care most about and do you simply want an easier way to understand who God is, what God wants from you, and how you can please God? I’m just like you; I have a long list of things I would like to see God do for me in my life. Since this is a New Year and some of us are seeking to resolve some things, why don’t you and I walk together on this journey seeking more of God? This is the year of “great faith, great works, and great results”! This year will be a year of more fasting and prayer, more reading of the bible, more witnessing to people seeking a word from the Lord but don’t know how to find it, more asking to be led by the

Holy spirit and less by the flesh, in the words of Nike, I’m simply going to “Just Do It”! With great faith I expect great results, there simply is no way around it, God is real, God’s still working miracles, people are still being saved through his son Jesus Christ, and so this is a year of simply putting it all out there, laying everything on the table, pushing past what I can’t see with my human eyes and asking God to guide me through uncharted territory with my spiritual ones. At the end of the day, at the end of the month, and at the end of this New Year, I expect to look back at 2015 with “Great Results!” Will you join me? If so, join me in this prayer, Lord God we thank you for allowing us to see another year, we thank you for bringing us to this point in our lives where we are seeking much more of you, Lord the way was already made when you raised your son from the grave, so we speak now to you with authority, with clarity, give us more of you Lord, we need more of you to help other people, to save other people, to reach out to other people, and to tell other people about who you are, how much you love them, and the evidence will be in the results. Thank you Lord, our great faith, will produce great works, and many lives will be changed because of your great results, in Jesus name, amen. 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

had no problem passing on his knowledge and entrepreneurial skills to others, young and old. He even developed a sincere passion for landscaping and returned to the higher education field via Tennessee State University. There he studied Horticulture and worked diligently on the Farm at the college. Hard work and dedication continued to pay off for Mr. Crump, Jr. and he was later offered a job at the noted Opryland USA, at the Botanical Gardens. After two years he decided to venture out again and became a valuable component in developing gardens around the city of Nashville, TN. Including the Tennessee State University Garden and the J.C. Jones Community Garden, located at the historic Jefferson Street Baptist Church. “Sonny” accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and attended Jefferson Street Baptist Church, stopped by Corinthians Baptist Church and Meharry Boulevard Church of God, as well. This humble giant of a man believed in and practiced the art of “Service work” to the community in many ways. At any given time of day, month or year, he could be found contributing to various political campaigns and sharing his harvest of home grown vegetables with anyone who enjoyed or in need of them. Sonny spent his last Thanksgiving serving others, by joining forces with one of his best friends, Reverend Enoch Fuzz (Sr. Pastor Corinthians Baptist

Church Nashville, TN) Together, they worked tirelessly to feed the homeless, students meandering over from Tennessee State University or anyone who needed some comfort and a home cooked holiday meal. His biggest contribution was deep frying the Turkey. Needless to say, his recent (December 27, 2014) Homegoing Service held at the Jefferson Street Baptist Church, drew a standing room only crowd. Family, friends, dignitaries and lay people alike, attended to pay their final respects to him. Many Ministers and Politicians added to the graciousness of the service by offering words of comfort, loving and vital information about him, cherished bible verses and song. Reverend Enoch Fuzz (Corinthians Baptist Church), Bishop Jerry Gordon (Meharry Boulevard Church of God), Reverend Raybon Love (Fellowship Baptist Church), Minister Ricky Walker, Pastor James Thomas, Elder Jasper Hatcher, (Locust Ridge Primitive Baptist Church), Elder Andrew Patton (Greater View Primitive Baptist Church) Reverend Edwin Sanders, Metropolitan Interdenominational Church), Elder Richard Lloyd Green (Grove Primitive Baptist Church) and Mr. Howard Gentry, another close friend of 50 years, provided community Tributes. In attendance was Mr. Jack Cawthon of “Jacks Bar-B-Que, who was more than a friend; it was one of his favorite restaurants. Among the political

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figures in attendance included State Representative Harold M. Love, Jr., Council Members Walter Hunt and Frank Harrison, Attorney Vince Wyatt, Jr. and Representative Brenda Gilmore. Needless to say, the myriad of accomplishments, contributions and memories will be cherished by countless family and friends. James Artis, Tribune COO said “Sonny” was a go-getter and very loyal to the newspaper and its customers. He said his friend was known by many people in Nashville and he knew what was going on in the city. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ray Crump. On a closer level he leaves to mourn; the love of his life, Janice Burgess. His sons; Sonny Adrian “A-Boy” Barbary, Alex (La Trice) Burgess, Allen J. Crump and a daughter Tiffany Kendrix. Beautiful grandchildren; Eric Talley, Sonac Barbary, Aaron Barns, Carter Allen, Alex Burgess, Jr., Kristopher Burgess and Darious Kendrix. Brothers; Larry Crump, Lee Wayne Crump. Uncles; Thomas (Shirley) Caruthers. Aunts; Louise Spencer, Ida Mae Miller, Dottie Ross, Betty Cole, Jean Fuqua. And literally “man’s best friend” his old faithful Dog “Lucky,” as well as the ongoing host of family, friends and associates. John Walter “Sonny” Crump, Jr.’s home going arrangements were seamlessly handled by the Nashville, Tennessee-based, Phillips Robinson Funeral Home. Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names. - Proverb

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Reflections of 2014 Miller Perry Named 2014 Publisher of the Year By the NNPA

Atlanta Trumpet Awards Tributes African American Achievement Yvette Boyd, president of DonLae’ Designs with her High Tea With High Heels Award

l-r, Chairman Clovis C. Campbell, Jr., Steve Canal, Miller Coors, Rosetta Miller Perry, Pluria Marshall, Vice Chair, NNPA Foundation Board, Mary G. Denson, Chair, NNPA Foundation Board, Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., interim-President and CEO, NNPA

rsations” “Tea & Conveshville Held in Na Sandra Long Weaver, Founder, Tea & Conversations

25th Anniversary of Howard E. Jones, Jr. Pastor, Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church

“Tea & Conversations” painting unveiled at the event by renowned artist Synthia Saint James l-r, Rev. Howard E. Jones Jr. and Rev. James (Doc) Shelton

AfricanAmerican Culture to Be Spotlighted in Nashville Frances Guess, Chair, Culture Fest

Long-Time Educators Honored at 2014 Scholarship Gala at TSU

Cathy Bender, Vice Chair, Culture Fest Dr. Jamye Williams Dr. McDonald Williams

Belcourt Theatre Selects New Board Members

Jones Wows Crowd at Les Gemmes Luncheon Terrance A. Hurd is now a Belcourt Theatre board member

l-r, Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones, Les Gemmes Luncheon speaker and Edwina Long Hefner, National President, Les Gemmes, Inc.

Welcome Meharry Alumni and Friends!

Steinway Piano Gallery Celebrates 85th Anniversary Dr. Henry A. Moses, Executive Director of the Meharry National Alumni Association

l-r, Councilman Tony Tenpenny, Bill Metcalfe, Mayor Karl Dean, Councilman Duane Dominy, Brandon Herrenbruck and Ron Losby

Churchwell Children’s Book Available For Christmas

African American Music Legends Honored Board Chair Kevin Lavendar and H. Beecher Hicks, III present award to Al Bell, Stax Records

Front row l-r, Dr. Kevin Churchwell, Mary Churchwell and Gloria RepressChurchwell; Back row l-r, Robert Churchwell Jr. and Michael McBride, illustrator of Repress-Churchwell’s book