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Hostile Environment at Gupton College By Ronald W. Weathersby

NASHVILLE, TN — According to current African American students and Alumni, John A. Gupton College in Nashville has a problem. Although the school has not admitted it, interviews conducted by the Tennessee Tribune have uncovered what seems to be a culture of at best, racial indifference (deﬁned as a lack of compassion and caring about race and racial groups) and, at worst racism at the school which has led to tensions on the campus which opened in 1946 in Nashville. The small school has an enrollment of approximately 147 students according

Gupton College students Verno Booth, Autumn Teeter, Anthony Bell, (former student) Jasmine McRoy, Aaron Burkley (former student) and Lisa Groves have questioned the racial attitudes and tense atmosphere at the private two-year school located in North Nashville.

NASHVILLE, TN — Nashville Councilman Lonnell Matthews Jr. has announced that he will run for an atlarge seat on the Metro Council in 2015. Matthews, 33, who serves as the council’s District 1 North Nashvillearea representative, was first elected to Nashville’s Metropolitan Council in 2007. “I am from Nashville and I have invested a lot as a councilperson and a lot in my district,” said Matthews. “I think I have been a great representative for my district and I want to take that representation to the next level and bring that to the entire county.” The Nashville Council is a 40-member body of electSee MATTHEWS, 12A

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Councilman Matthews Announces Candidacy

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On this week’s Take 10 on Tuesdays with The Tennessee Tribune, Social Media Director Jason Luntz sits down with Culture Curator Leatrice Ellzy to discuss a wide variety of topics. Ellzy is an expert on culture and how it relates to the African Diaspora. She is working on “Culture Fest” an upcoming event in Nashville that will highlight the culture of African Americans in the city as well as nationally and globally. For a discussion about African Amercan culture in the past, the present, and a look at what the future may hold go to: www.TnTribune.com

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Haynes Awarded Doctorate Degree From University of St. Louis

Judge William Joseph Haynes Jr. recently added another honor to his long list when the University of St. Thomas awarded him its Doctor of Laws degree. The degree was in recognition of the esteem and high praise he’s earned from his colleagues as a judge with a keen legal mind. He’s also been praised for his “unimpeachable integrity” - a collection of ethical principles that have guided him throughout his distinguished career. Judge Haynes was born Sept. 5, 1949 in Memphis, and was among the ﬁrst group of Black students at Father Bertrand Catholic high school, where he graduated in 1966. He subsequently earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and history at the College of St. Thomas. The promise and potential he demonstrated while a student there culminated in him being a ﬁnalist for the school’s Mr. Tommy Award in 1970. Haynes consistently showed his passion for civil rights and social justice during his St. Thomas student days. Besides helping to ease racial tensions among the student body and being part of efforts to create a

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to the Website, ﬁndthebest.com. Minority students represent about nine-percent of enrollment and most of those students are black. Nearly one-half of students are enrolled full-time and, according to ﬁndthebest.com Gupton receives a low rating for graduating only 48 percent of students. In its student handbook Gupton describes its beginning as non-segregated however, problems of race have evidently been a dilemma on the campus for some time. Rosetta Perry, publisher of the Tribune who attended Gupton recounted some of her experiences as a student in last week’s edition of this paper.

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Tribune Photographer Meets U.S. VP Biden

l-r, Kelvin Braxton, of Braxton Photography with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden while Biden signs a print that Braxton took of President Obama and Biden at Fort Campbell in 2011. See Page 8A for more photos.

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LOCAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

Engineer Firm Has Newly Licensed Staff Members NASHVILLE, TN — Tyler Hardee, Stuart Hartley and Daniel Morgan, all in the Nashville office of Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc., have passed the required examination and are now licensed Professional Engineers. Individuals must attain a four-year college degree, at least four years of experience under a Professional Engineer and successfully pass two intensive competency exams from their state’s licensure board. Hardee, Project Engineer, joined Barge Waggoner in June, 2013, following a stint with Schnabel Engineering in Alpharetta, GA. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida State University. Hartley, Project Engineer, joined Barge Waggoner in 2012. Hartley graduated from University of the South with

gineering from the University of Arkansas. Prior to Barge Waggoner, Morgan was employed with Garver, LLC. Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon, Inc., is a professional services firm that includes engineers, architects, landscape architects, and surveyors employed in offices in Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio and Georgia. The firm’s focus markets include Aviation, Energy & Environment, FedTyler Hardee Stuart Hartley Daniel Morgan eral, Industrial and Building Services, Land Resources and Bachelor of Science in Physics. He also and management. Hartley was previWater Services. Founded in 1955, Barge attended Vanderbilt University and ously employed with KCI Technologies Waggoner is ranked No. 171 in the 2014 earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil in Brentwood. Morgan, Structural Engineer, joined Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top Engineering with a concentration on transportation and hydrology as well as a Barge Waggoner in February, 2014. He 500 Design Firms list. Visit Barge WagMaster of Engineering in Civil Engineer- earned both his Bachelor of Science as goner’s website for more information: ing, with concentrations in construction well as his Master of Science in civil en- www.bargewaggoner.com

Love, Jr. to Host Community Back-to-School Fest NASHVILLE, Tenn. (TSU NewsSer- include a health fair, free backpacks and vice) — With the start of school less than school supply giveaways, free food and two weeks away, organizers of a back-to- drinks, and a variety of live music and school festival want to make sure stu- vocal performances by local entertaindents and parents are prepared for the ers of all ages. The festival is part of the first full week of classes. larger Children’s Sabbath/Weekend of The 2nd Annual Hope four-day event Love’s Healthy Start with Casey Family Festival presented by Programs, Children’s Tyson Foods KNOW Defense Fund, and Hunger Nashville the Urban League of Campaign, a backMiddle Tennessee. A to-school community Weekend of Hope is a event sponsored by weekend of activities Tennessee State Repcarried out by houses resentative Harold of worship, interfaith Love Jr., will feature partnerships, civic information from sevorganizations, phileral local organizations anthropicentities or including Tennessee community organizaState University, and tions, and the weekend State Rep. Harold Love, Jr. provide supplies, reincludes a community sources and tips for dialogue, a day of serthose headed back to school. vice, and a day of honor and recogniThe event takes place Saturday, Aug. tion. The purpose of these events is to 2 at Hadley Park from 10 a.m. until 2 have these organizations be a catalyst for p.m. Called a day of free family fun, or- community dialogue and action around ganizers say Love’s Healthy Start Fest is strengthening families and making com“a hands-on way for the community to munities a safer place for families and rally around educational success, physi- children to live and prosper. cal health and safe communities” for For more information call 615-741Nashville’s children and youth. It will 3831.

Job Fair August 6 For Staffing Agency MIDDLE TN — Looking for work? We know who’s hiring. The Goodwill Career Solutions center in Rivergate will host a job fair at 2101 Gallatin Pike North Madison, TN from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6 for First Call Staffing. The

staffing agency is looking to fill more than 100 warehouse positions in Sumner County. Representatives from First Call Staffing will be on site and interviews are possible, so dress for success. Job candidates are encouraged to bring re-

sumes, photo ID, Social Security card or birth certificate. This job fair is one of several taking place during the week of August 4 at our 27 Career Solutions centers. For a complete list of job fairs, visit goodwillcareersolutions.org

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Dodd Joins Tuck Hinton Architects Office NASHVILLE, TN — Jessica Dodd has joined Tuck Hinton Architects as Office Manager, announced Mary Roskilly, AIA, Principal/Partner. Dodd was previously an administrative assistant at Barge, Waggoner, Sumner, and Cannon, Inc. in Nashville. She is a 1990 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has a B.A. in Anthropology. “Jessica’s experience and understanding of the architectural profession, coupled with her administrative skills makes her a welcome addition to our team,” said Roskilly. A Nashville native, Dodd lives in the Bellevue area and volunteers at Cheekwood. Tuck-Hinton Architects is a full service design firm offering architectural, interior design, and planning expertise. The firm was founded in 1984 with the commitment to provide an outstanding level of both creative design and client service. Its reputation for architectural designs that are innovative and authentic is built on fulfilling pragmatic concerns

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while delivering unique architectural solutions. The firm’s passion for design has secured Tuck-Hinton Architects some of the most cherished and prestigious projects in the region - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, the Bicentennial Capitol Mall, Nashville Public Square, Adventure Science Center, and the Music City Center. For more information, please visit www.tuck-hinton.com.

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PR Firm Welcomes New Assistant Account Execs NASHVILLE, TN — McNeely Pigott & Fox Public Relations has hired Michelle Heard and Sara Weeks as its newest assistant account executives. “Michelle and Sara are great additions to our team,” said MP&F Partner Keith Miles. “With their diverse professional backgrounds, successful experience in digital marketing and enthusiasm, they will be strong assets to our clients.” Heard, a native of Alexandria, Va., graduated from James Madison University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in communication and political science. Prior to her role at MP&F, Heard worked as an assistant account executive for Cone Communications, a brand communications

agency in Boston. Her responsibilities included social media management, traditional media outreach, event coordination and campaign development. Heard previously served as a public relations intern for Fleishman Hillard and as an intern for VOX Global, a public affairs firm in Washington, D.C. As an undergraduate, Heard was a communication intern for Sen. Mark Obenshain’s 2013 attorney general campaign in Virginia. Weeks, a Huntsville, Ala., native, graduated in 2011 from Auburn University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. She also minored in English and communication studies. Before joining the MP&F

team, Weeks served as the public relations and marketing coordinator for Florida-based fashion design company, Southern Fashion House, parent company to the clothing lines Judith March, Deja Vu and Missy Robertson by SFH. In her position, Weeks was responsible for promoting new products, coordinating events, managing all email marketing campaigns, and overseeing and enhancing all social media efforts. Weeks has worked as the assistant public relations specialist for Storybook Farm, a nonprofit organization that provides equine-assisted therapy, located in Opelika, Ala., and as a staff writer for the on-campus newspaper The Auburn Plainsman.

Avoid Summertime Tax Scams

In the Driver’s Seat...

2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited Subaru has built its reputation filling niches that many manufacturers never even knew existed and our first impression of the Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited which packs the brand’s trademark flat-four engine and an all-wheel-drive chassis was favorable. The car sports a new, sleek look that is a head turner on the road which has not been a trademark of the brand. The new Legacy is more conventionally handsome and appealing than its competition and more spacious also. The Legacy is Subaru’s flagship car. We like the fact that it’s not too large, not too frilly and not at all pretentious. It blends in purposefully with its surroundings: witness the six-sided grille, the granite countertop of the modern family car. It’s a subtle social signal. Add in good gas mileage and a recent run of great crash-test scores, and the Legacy now throws a few elbows of its own in the mid-size segment. The Legacy’s cabin is a clean with easily readable design and a band of metallic or woodgrain trim that distinguishes upper-trim levels from base versions. The seats are comfortable and extremely functional. The driver seat is comparable to those in much more expensive models. The redesigned Legacy also offers good outward visibility to both front and rear passengers. Our test model also came with leather seats, the optional navigation system and an upgraded sixspeaker stereo that made commuting and a short highway a pleasure. Subaru is also offering a new safety system on the Legacy called EyeSight. It includes adaptive cruise control, a lane-departure warning system and a collision-warning/mitigation system that will apply the brakes to avoid a front-end collision. Once we fired up the engine we were also impressed by the flat-four and the upgrade flat-six engines now are tethered

via new liquid-filled motor mounts that filter out a remarkable amount of vibration. Producing 256 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque, the 3.6-liter six-cylinder is just as subdued, but it delivers a rewarding driving experience. It’s not as if the Legacy has been transformed into a quarter-mile demon but the added output is welcome when it comes to navigating the tight, winding switchbacks and uphill sections of roads where we drove the Legacy. The six-cylinder Legacy Limited comes equipped with the high-torque Lineartronic CVT that are reasonably quiet in operation. They handle torque efficiently and stay out of the way. The car moves between “gears” swiftly and become nearly transparent in automatic mode. One of the wisest decisions Subaru made for the 2015 Legacy was to make its excellent all-wheel drive and brakebased active torque-vectoring standard. The latter brakes the inside front wheel to sharpen turn-in and reduce understeer. Paired with a active-torque-split symmetrical AWD, the setup allowed us to stay on the throttle and leave the system to sort out the particulars. But all four tires howl in unison at the limit, giving plenty of warning before things get religious. An electric-power-assisted steering setup finds center easily and transmits inputs from the wheel accurately. The Legacy’s braking comes from the same gene pool—linear in response and more than up to the task at hand. The Legacy is a whole lot of car at a great price! 2015 Subaru Legacy priced at $22,490 to $29,595, All Wheel Drive, Automatic Transmission, Wheelbase; 108.3 in, Length: 188.8 in, Width: 72.4 in, MPG: 20 City/29 Hwy, Engine: 6 Cylinders, Horsepower: 256 @ 6000 RPM, Torque: 247 @ 4400

Warm days, rest and recreation and…tax scams. Thieves don’t stop victimizing unsuspecting taxpayers with their scams after April 15. Identity theft, phone and phishing scams happen year-round. Those three top the IRS’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ list of tax scams this year. Here’s some important information you should know about these common tax scams: Identity Theft. Identity thieves steal personal and financial information to commit fraud or other crimes. This can include your Social Security number or bank information. An identity thief may file a phony tax return to claim a fraudulent refund. The IRS has a special identity protection page on IRS.gov. It has many resources you can use to reduce your risk of becoming a victim. The page can also tell you what steps to take if you are a victim of identity theft and need help. This includes how and when you should contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit. Phone Scams. In these scams, thieves pose as the IRS and call wouldbe victims with one goal

in mind: to steal their money. Callers will tell you that you owe taxes and demand immediate payment. They will tell you that you must pay the bogus tax bill with a preloaded debit card or wire transfer. The callers are often abusive and threaten arrest or deportation. They may know the last four digits of your Social Security number. They also rig caller ID to falsely show that the call is from the IRS. Keep in mind that if a person owes taxes, the IRS will first contact them by mail, not by phone. The IRS doesn’t ask for payment with a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. If you owe, or think you might owe federal taxes and you get one of these calls, hang up. Call the IRS at 800-829-1040. The IRS will work with you to pay what you owe. If you don’t owe taxes, call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 800-366-4484. Phishing Scams. Criminals use the IRS as bait in a phishing scam. Scammers typically send emails that purport to come from the IRS. They often lure their targets

with a false promise of a refund or the threat of an audit. They may also set up a phony website that looks like the real IRS. gov. These phony sites often have the IRS seal and other graphics to make them appear official. Their goal is to get their victim to reveal personal and financial information. They use the information they get to steal identities and commit fraud. The IRS doesn’t contact people by email about their tax account. Nor does the agency use email, social media, texting or fax to initiate contact or ask for personal or financial information. If you get an email like this, do not click on a link or open any attachments. You should instead forward it to the IRS at phishing@ irs.gov. For more on this topic visit IRS.gov and select the ‘Reporting Phishing’ link at the bottom of the page. Don’t let tax scams take the fun out of your summer. Be alert to phone and phishing email scams that use the IRS as a lure. Visit the genuine IRS website, IRS.gov, for more on what you can do to avoid becoming a victim and how to report tax fraud.

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Keep Tennessee Courts Fair & Impartial Our firm’s board of directors unanimously approved a resolution supporting the retention of Tennessee’s appellate judges, which will be a question for voters in this year’s election. We are sending this to you because Tennessee’s entire system for appointment and retention of appellate judges is under legislative and political attack. We want to encourage each of you to vote to RETAIN our appellate judges. Tennessee voters will be asked to retain or replace three members of the Tennessee Supreme Court. It is critical that we as Tennesseans vote to RETAIN these Justices in order to maintain what our citizens deserve: a fair and impartial Tennessee Supreme Court that is free of partisan politics. The Tennessee Supreme Court’s job is to uphold the Constitution and

the laws of Tennessee and to protect the individual rights of all Tennesseans. When politicians and special interests try to intimidate judges by threatening their jobs because they disagree with the result in a specific case, they weaken the courts’ ability to be fair and impartial in every case. In a retention election like this one, voters should be considering whether judges are fit to serve, not whether they have angered a particular interest group. Retention elections are nonpartisan because they don’t work if they become political battlefields. Each member of the Tennessee Supreme Court standing for retention – Justice Connie Clark, Justice Sharon Lee and Chief Justice Gary Wade – has been overwhelmingly recommended for retention by the Judicial Performance Evaluation Committee. The Committee’s recom-

mendation to retain these justices is part of a thorough process designed to ensure that our courts are filled with quality judges of the highest integrity. We must say “no” to political influence on the courts and vote to RETAIN the three Tennessee Supreme Court Justices up for election this summer. The early voting period runs through August 2, and election day is August 7. Please be aware that your ballot will be long and will include questions for state primary elections and county general elections. The state judicial retention questions will be at the very end of your ballot, so please complete all the pages. Keep Tennessee courts fair and impartial by voting to RETAIN Justice Clark, Justice Lee and Justice Wade and all other appellate judges on the ballot.

MARC MORIAL Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League

“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be in prison.” Nelson Mandela Earlier this month, we announced a diverse list of speakers taking the stage at this week’s National Urban League Annual Conference in Cincinnati. They include Vice President Joe Biden; Senator Rand Paul; Democratic National Committee Chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz; Republican National Committee Chair, Reince Priebus; and eight dynamic mayors from across the country. Today, in response to those who question the wisdom of offering a forum to people whose views may depart from ours, I want to share my thoughts on why inclusion is not only the right thing, but the smart thing to do. We

cannot preach it without also practicing it. At the root of recent tragic events unfolding across the globe, as well as the persistent gridlock in our own Congress and even violent confrontations on the streets of our cities, is a lack of respect for other people and for different points of view. From our beginnings 104 years ago, the National Urban League has always believed that the best way to solve problems and get things done is through building bridges of cooperation that cross all boundaries of race, class, culture and ideology. That is how Lincoln succeeded in ending slavery and passing the 13thAmendment. It is how Dr. King, John Lewis and Lyndon Johnson led the fight for the passage of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. It is how Nelson Mandela and the African National Congress finally defeated apartheid in South Africa. It is also how Congress and the White House were recently able to come to agreement to pass the first real jobs bill in the last 10 years, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Nonviolent protest, civil discourse and political negotiation may be difficult and slow at times, but they lead to real and lasting success. The point is, we don’t have to agree with someone’s views to have a

meaningful dialogue with them. In fact, it is only by talking, listening and reasoning together, that we build trust, end stalemates and transform conflicts into solutions. That is why we are convening such a diverse line-up of speakers in Cincinnati. These include young people, women of power, business executives, educators and political leaders who represent progressive, conservative and other points of view. We are also expanding our search for solutions beyond Washington by inviting mayors from seven cities to share their unique perspectives on jobs, education, gun violence, business development and other issues affecting urban America. No solution or compromise is ever reached in silence. As Dr. King and Nelson Mandela reminded us, those who are motivated by hate and bitterness only imprison themselves in endless cycles of pain and conflict. We hope our Annual Conference will serve as an example of the kind of civil discourse and diversity of ideas that is essential to ending conflict and solving problems in our country and in our world. We don’t have to adopt every view that is presented to us, but we should never devolve to a place where we stop listening to – or worse – respecting each other.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor; We’re in danger of losing out on the most important protections our government has ever put forward to fight climate change. Big Oil and Dirty Coal’s cronies in the House Republican leadership are advancing a bill that would scrap the EPA’s plan to place federal limits on carbon pollution from power plants for the first time. That attack on the EPA’s Clean Power Plan and dozens of others are contained in a government funding bill that House Republican leaders are trying to force the Senate to pass under threat of another government shutdown this fall. It’s a reckless -- and dangerous -- strategy, and it’s going to take everything we’ve got to remove these antienvironmental provisions. The biggest environmental decision of the year is happening this summer -- and we need your help. Members of Congress usually take it easy during the summer months, and head home to hear from their constituents. Not this year. The game-changing carbon limits rolled out by the EPA in June have dirty energy companies scrambling to do everything and anything they can to block the new rules. House Republican leaders unveiled an environmental appropriations bill that wouldn’t just block efforts to reduce emissions from existing power plants -it would even prohibit the funding needed to enforce carbon limits at yet-to-bebuilt power plants. Another provision in the bill would freeze the EPA’s efforts to restore protections under the Clean Water Act, leaving corporate polluters free to dump toxic chemicals into streams and wetlands and jeopardizing the drinking water of 117 million Americans. Years of incredible progress… the biggest step we’ve ever taken to fight

global warming… potentially undone by a handful of politicians sucking up to their pals in the dirty energy industry. Rosetta, I hope you see how important it is that we don’t sit back and watch what happens. It’s time to take action. Sincerely, Gene Karpinski President League of Conservation Voters Dear Editor; The Commercial Appeal, TNDP Chairman Roy Herron spoke out against Tennessee’s discriminatory voter ID law, passed by Tea Party Republicans in order to win elections by undermining democracy itself. Republicans cry wolf by claiming some are voting using other voters’ registrations, when research shows that to be virtually non-existent. On the other hand, the evidence that voter ID laws are discriminatory has never been stronger. Researchers from the University of Southern California recently published a bombshell study showing discriminatory intent by state legislators supporting voter ID laws. Republicans are claiming voter fraud, using a non-existent problem to justify disenfranchising and discriminating against poor voters and minority voters. But the real fraud is the GOP claim about why they are requiring big government photo IDs. Your party continues to work against this discrimination and disenfranchisement. But for now, please, get your friends to take a photo ID and go vote during Early Vote! Sincerely, Rick Herron Tennessee Democratic Party

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U.S. Releases Satelite Images to Back Up Claims Russia Fired Rockets Into Ukraine

WASHINGTON, DC — Stepping up pressure on Moscow, the U.S. released satellite images it says show that rockets have been fired from Russia into neighboring eastern Ukraine and that heavy artillery for separatists has crossed the border. The images, which came from the U.S. Director of National Intelligence and could not be independently verified by The Associated Press, show blast marks where rockets were launched and craters where they landed. Officials said the images show heavy weapons fired between July 21 and July 26 — after the July 17 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. The four-page memo is part of the Obama administration’s push to hold Russia accountable for its activities in neighboring Ukraine, and the release could help to persuade the United States’ European allies to apply harsher sanctions on Russia. The timing of the memo also could be aimed at dissuading Russia from further military posturing. The Pentagon said just days ago that the movement of Russian heavy-caliber artillery systems across its border into Ukraine was “imminent.” Moscow has angrily denied allegations of Russia’s involvement in eastern Ukraine. Russia’s foreign ministry over the weekend accused the U.S. of conducting “an unrelenting campaign of slander against Russia, ever more relying on open lies.” Secretary of State John Kerry spoke by phone Sunday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, urging him to stop the flow of heavy weapons and rocket and artillery fire from Russia into Ukraine, said a State Department official. Kerry did not accept Lavrov’s denial that heavy weapons from Russia were contributing to the conflict, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to provide details of the call. There was no immediate comment from

Russia President Vladimir Putin

Moscow. The U.S. images claim to show multiple rocket launchers fired at Ukrainian forces from within Ukraine and from Russian soil. One image shows dozens of craters around a Ukrainian military unit and rockets that can travel more than seven miles. The memo said one image provides evidence that Russian forces have “fired across the border at Ukrainian military forces and that Russian-backed separatists have used heavy artillery provided by Russia in attacks on Ukrainian forces from inside Ukraine.” Another satellite image depicted in the memo shows “ground scarring at multiple rocket launch sites on the Russian side of the border oriented in the direction of Ukraine military units within Ukraine.” “The wide areas of impact near the Ukrainian military units indicates fire from multiple rocket launchers,” the memo said. Moreover, the memo included a satellite image that it called evidence of self-propelled artillery only found in Russian military units “on the Russian side of the border oriented in the direction of a Ukrainian military unit within Ukraine.” Separately, The New York Times re-

ported Sunday that defense and intelligence officials were working on a plan that would enable the Obama administration to give Ukraine specific locations of surface-to-air missiles controlled by Russian-backed separatists. The plan, if implemented, would allow the Ukraine government to target these missile sites for destruction, the newspaper said. Citing U.S. sources, the Times said it was unclear if President Barack Obama would want to give Ukraine the more precise information about military targets because it would amount to America getting more involved in the conflict. Tensions have run high in that region since Russia seized Crimea in March and Washington has been highly critical of Rus-

sian President Vladimir Putin’s behavior. More recently, U.S. intelligence officials have said they have what they call a solid circumstantial case that Russian-backed separatists in Eastern Ukraine are responsible for downing the Malaysia Airlines plane. Citing satellite imagery, intercepted conversations and social media postings, officials say a Russian-made SA-11 surface-to-air missile hit the plane on July 17. Moscow denies any involvement in the attack. U.S. officials said they still don’t know who fired the missile or whether Russian military officers were present when it happened. But they were unwilling to share evidence that the separatists had the technology

To enroll or refer a father, call (615) 340-8989

The New Life Program, “A Place Where Father’s Matter” The New Life Program will provide Nashville’s fathers an opportunity to gain the skills, knowlege and support they need to become more positively involved in the lives of their children. The project’s ultimate goal is to make Nashville one of the healthiest places to raise a child. Funding for this project is provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Grant #90-FK-0035 *These services are available to all eligible persons, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or religion.

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Tribune Photographer Visits VP Biden

National Photographer Kelvin Braxton of Braxton Photograghy, Clarksville, TN, recently had a one-on-one sit down with

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden at the National NAACP Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 23, 2014. Below are im-

Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama at Fort Campbell in 2011

ages of Vice President Joe Biden who was seen autographing Braxton’s iconic image that captured Vice President Biden and

President Obama in 2011 at Fort Campbell, KY. They attended a ceremony to thank the Soldiers of 101st and Seal Team 6.

Tribune Photographer Kelvin Braxton (left) explains his famous Braxton’s iconic images to Vice President Joe Biden

NAACP members looks on as Kelvin Braxton explains his iconic images

Vice President Joe Biden signs Kelvin Braxton’s iconic images

Vice President Joe Biden congratulates photographer Kelvin Braxton

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Charity Begins at Home

RAYNARD JACKSON By Raynard Jackson NNPA Columnist

Americans have lost their minds. Forgive me for not expending any of my emotional energy or shedding any tears for those illegals coming into America. No, I can’t get all wrapped up in the plight of all the illegal children whose derelict parents are sending them thousands of miles on a dangerous journey alone. I can’t help but to invest my emotion into citizens who have lost family members because someone in the country illegally was involved in a drunken driving incident; or whose daughter was raped by an illegal; or whose home was broken into by an illegal. I can’t feel sorry for kids in Central America or worry about their plight when you have American kids who are homeless and no one seems to care about them. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the number of children in the United States is 74.2 million, this at an all-time high. However, the share of the national population who are children (24 percent) is at an all-time low. Based on this data, 54 percent of these children are White, 23 percent are Hispanic, 14 percent are Black, and 4 percent are Asian. Furthermore, though Black children are only 14 percent of the population, they are 27 percent of all children in the foster care system, according to the Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care. Disturbingly,

they stay in the system longer than any other demographic. There is a record 1.16 million students in the United States who were homeless last year, according to U.S. Department of Education. That’s just 100,000 shy of matching the population of Dallas. Were the homeless a city, they would be larger than San Francisco, San Jose, Indianapolis or Charlotte. They would be larger than St. Louis, New Orleans and Pittsburgh combined. The states with the largest increases of homeless students were: California, New York, Texas, and Florida. That should come as no surprise because these are the same states with the largest population of people in the U.S. illegally. The Obama administration has encouraged a flood of illegal children to trek across Central America through Mexico into the U.S. because they have made it perfectly clear that they will not enforce our immigration laws. This public declaration has put our own kids at dire risk. According to Reuters, “An estimated 60,000 such children will pour into the United States this year, according to the [Obama] administration, up from about 6,000 in 2011. Now, Obama is trying to figure out how to pay for their food, housing, schooling and transportation. So, with this backdrop, can someone tell me again why I am supposed to feel sorry for these illegals? I am sick and tired of hearing all the sad sob stories. It’s not America’s fault that other countries have high levels of crime. We have our own problems. Have you been to Chicago lately? It’s not America’s fault that other countries have few jobs. Have you seen the Black unemployment rate? It’s not America’s fault that families have made the de-

cision to enter into the U.S. illegally and be separated from their family. Have you seen our foster care system lately? You want to hear about sad stories? Let’s try this one. In June of 2013, Arizona policeman, Daryl Raetz, was killed in a DUI crash by an illegal who was drunk and on cocaine. He left the scene, but the police later caught him and found he had been deported earlier but reentered the country. Here’s another one: In August 2012, an illegal drunk driver killed Sister Denise Mosier on a Virginia highway. The illegal driver was a repeat offender who was awaiting deportation and whom federal immigration authorities had released pending further proceedings. He had been arrested two other times on drunken-driving charges and on at least one of those occasions county police reported him to federal authorities. At the time, he was in the deportation process and released on his own recognizance. One final story: Last year, an illegal raped a preteen girl and forced her to have an abortion. He was sentenced to less than seven years in jail and permanently barred from the U.S. after completing his sentence. And the Pope is the last person I want addressing a moral or humanitarian crises after the silence of his church while little boys were being raped. We are a compassionate country. However, our compassion is being misdirected in this case. Charity begins at home, not on the order side of the border. Raynard Jackson is president & CEO of Raynard Jackson & Associates, LLC., a Washington, D.C.-based public relations/government affairs firm. www.raynardjackson.com. You can also follow him on Twitter @ raynard1223

Jim Crow, Me, and My Church

RODNEY BEARD By Rodney Beard

I grew up in the “Jim Crow South” of North Louisiana, just 20 miles from the Texas border during the 50’s and 60’s. When Martin Luther King gave his famous speech on the Mall in Washington D.C., I was 9 years old, but that Word from God permeated my very being. I became obsessed with social and spiritual justice, so did everyone that I knew of in my community. We all believed “The Dream” and accepted it as the power of the Church because The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King said it clearly, and under the anointing. The 1963 March on Washington for a kid like me, actually living in the stranglehold of racial hatred and integration, served to embolden all of us as a generation that could not be ignored any longer. We were a generation that was deeply engrained in The Movement while becoming a true influence on our society, and we knew it. It came out in the creative community all the time, back when the music had a meaning about the issues of our day. We openly vocalized our sincere beliefs about war, jobs, discrimination, race, prejudice, and education. The Church was also, the most trusted voice of the Black community, as back then the Hispanic/ Latino community was virtually non-existent. But, enlightened White Christians did help to undergird the Civil Rights Movement which led to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1954 in Brown

v. Board of Education. After that, the remaining Jim Crow laws were overruled by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. But what has happened now? Where is the Black Church I was brought up in? During Jim Crow (U.S. laws mandating racial segregation), and prior to 1963 there was no doubt about the racial polarization of the community, it was clear, palpable, and “disambiguous” (to say the least) in the very nature of its hateful existence. One was either Black or White, only if you were Black, which meant that White could mingle with Black, but Black could not do the same with White. Get it? For instance, they could come to our restaurants, clubs and cafes, music venues, use our restrooms, drink from our fountains, date our women, and attend our artistic events, but we couldn’t do that with them. They could come to patronize the businesses in our communities openly, walking right through the front door of our establishments, but we couldn’t go and do the same at theirs. Actually, when I was growing up in the JCS (Jim Crow South), when we went to downtown Shreveport to patronize the businesses we didn’t have (or couldn’t have) in our segregated community, we had to go down the alley (where trash was stored and sewer could be smelled), enter at the back door, and look out over the “barricaded” floor to decide what we wanted to buy. We weren’t allowed on the floor with the Whites, we had to point at what we wanted to purchase, if we could see that far, and the clerk had every right to be nasty with us if we were not concise. Sometimes they would refer to us in the pejorative sense, with pure racial hate, and could even use the “N word” at will, as we passed our money into their hands, with gratefulness.

But you know what? In about 1968, I had a job at one of those stores, a men’s store called RichmondSteins. Yes sir, I would walk right up to the front door, as did all patrons now, and served as the “porter, presser, and window dresser.” I even got to do sales on the floor from time to time. My boss was an older, classy White gentleman who was impeccably dressed daily as this was a “men’s shop,” and he was happy to oblige me to interact with the customers and teach me about men’s fashion. It was as if all over town, everyone was happy that “JCS” was almost dead, even the previously nasty clerks. At the end of that eventful and lucrative summer, I had become accustomed to going in and out of front doors of the establishments of downtown, exploring (if you will) what Black folks had been missing all this time. One day I wandered into a sandwich shop and sat at the little bar and tried to order a ham and cheese sandwich to take back to work. I was told after waiting for 15 minutes to be waited on that “we don’t serve your kind in here.” Before I knew it, and because it seemed that the former hate had dissipated, I replied, “What kind is that?” to which she said “N_____s!” I couldn’t wait to tell my Dad and when I did, he went right to work. When we got to church that Sunday the first person he told about my ordeal was our Pastor who in turn went and got a young and upcoming activist named Alphonse Jackson, Jr. Mr. Jackson sat with me and I explained the entire ordeal. I will never forget the look on his face, one of disgust, disrespect as it happened to me (his church member), and sheer anger. He, Dad and my Pastor met again after church. Stand Your Ground Church!

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The Whitest HBCU in America, Bluefield State

It seems like a common sense conclusion to assume that the student bodies at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) mainly consist of African American students. However there are some HBCU’s where African Americans comprise a minority of the student population. NPR recently reported on one such school, Bluefield State College. Shockingly, Bluefield State College’s student body is 90 percent white. Located in Bluefield, West Virginia, the school is part of West Virginia’s public education system and was founded in 1895 as Bluefield Colored Institute. At that time, the school served as a black high school. Many of the student’s parents migrated to West Virginia to work in the coal industry. In the 1920′s the school became known as Bluefield Institute. The school became a launching pad in the creation of the region’s black middle class. Bluefield became fully accredited in 1954. After the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board of Education decision, Bluefield’s student population began to change because black students were able to choose from a wider range of options for their education. The mining industry in the area also began to evolve with the introduction of new technology which caused many families to look for work elsewhere. This coupled with the return of white veterans from the Korean War who were able to use the GI Bill to attend school instigat-

ed a transformation of the racial make up of the school’s students. The 60s brought many changes. The student population at Bluefield was now nearly half white, and in 1966, the state chose the school’s first white president, Wendell G. Hardaway. Hardaway soon hired 23 new faculty members who were all white, and the school’s dedicated

faculty dropped to just 30 percent black by 1967. The next two years brought lots of turmoil with students staging a protest against Hardaway’s discriminatory treatment of black faculty and students. Tensions also rose with the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy leading to death threats against administrators and a list of demands being delivered to president Hardaway. Students continued to protest against what they felt amounted to “mental genocide” and “the educational extermination of the black student.” Things soon became even more tense when dorms on the campus were closed in response to a bombing at the school’s gymnasium. The dorms remained closed, and this was the final step in the two decade journey of Bluefield going from an all black college to a nearly all white commuter school. To this day, there are several lawsuits filed by former administrators, accusing the school of racial discrimination. This leads many to wonder if the school should still be classified as an HBCU. The intersection of Bluefield’s past and present is an interesting one. The schools alumni association is all black and has never had a white member. Homecoming events no longer reflect the make up of the student body as most who attend are black even though the school has been majority white for decades.

Family Sets World Record For Most Grads From Same School MARION, LA — The Guinness Book of World Records has officially recognized the Wayne Family of Marion, Louisiana, for having the highest number of graduates in a family and from the same university – Grambling State University. Grambling State University is probably best known for Eddie Robinson the coach – for 56 years – of a winning team. Now, the university has another achievement to be proud of. The Wayne Family was notified last month that their bid to be recognized had been accepted. A total of 86 members of the family attended the HBCU out of which 40 graduates were accepted by Guinness. The Wayne family has been a part of the university’s student body from 1956 to 2010. They graduated with degrees in a diverse range of subjects: education, criminal justice, computer science, electrical engineering, business, music education

and English literature. Although the family made a claim to 52 graduates, only 40 of them were accepted because of missing and/or lost documents. Yet, they still managed to beat the record – by a large margin, it must be said – that was previously held by the 15 family members in Alabama. “I’m personally excited not just for our family but for our little town of Marion, for the state of Louisiana, for Grambling and for all historically black colleges and universities,” Hattie Wayne said. A public relations executive in Dallas, Hattie was the one who collected all the required documentation that included

birth, school and graduation records. She got the idea when she attended an alumni event and realized that the graduates in her family were much larger in number than that of any of the other group of alumni. Once she finished collecting the necessary evidence, Grambling State University had to verify it. This was followed by another verification process by Guinness. “For the Wayne family, Grambling State University has been our ‘village’,” Hattie Wayne said. “Education has always been of importance. We believe our efforts of giving back will leave a legacy and will inspire others.”

Publix Launches Tools for Back to School Campaign NASHVILLE, TN — Having the right school supplies can mean the difference between a passing or a failing grade. That’s why Publix Super Markets will offer the Tools for Back to School campaign Thurs., July 24 through Wed., Aug. 13. Customers and associates are encouraged to stop by their neighborhood Publix to donate $5, $7 or $10 which will be used to purchase much needed school supplies for local teachers, students and non-profit organizations. “Our Tools for Back to School program grew out of the need to help students and teachers,” said Brenda Reid, Publix media and community relations manager . “Many families do not have the resources to purchase school supplies and often times teachers spend their own money

to buy supplies for their students. That’s why this program is so important. It supports families and classroom teachers,” said Reid. Below is a list of organizations that will distribute the supplies this Fall in North and Central Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee. More than 1,000 Publix stores will have a Tools for Back to School display near the registers. The display will include tear-off tickets valued at $5, $7 and $10. Customers may tear off a ticket and give it to the cashier when they check out. The amount on the ticket will be added to their grocery order. Customers who donate will receive a specially designed reusable bag. The school supplies will be shipped in bulk to non-profit organizations and schools. Items donated will include note-

books, crayons, color pencils, markers, #2 pencils, notebook paper, folders, scissors, and glue. Publix is privately owned and operated by its 168,500 employees, with 2013 sales of $28.9 billion. Currently Publix has 1,077 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. The company has been named one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For in America” for 17 consecutive years. In addition, Publix’s dedication to superior quality and customer service is recognized as tops in the grocery business, most recently by an American Customer Satisfaction Index survey. For more information, visit the company’s website, corporate.publix.com

Dr. Michael Harris, Dean of the College of Public Service and Urban Affairs, speaks to guidance counselors from the Metro Nashville Public Schools about offerings and programs in his college. Photo by Emmanuel Freeman, TSU Media Relations

TSU Highlights Positive Initiatives With Metro Schools

NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — The cost of quality education at Tennessee State University is affordable, nearly 85 percent of students get employment immediately after graduation, and a high number of graduates are accepted in graduate schools. Those were some of the good news items TSU deans, admissions officials and staff shared with more than 90 Metro Nashville Public Schools guidance counselors during a meeting on campus Wednesday. Since the counselors serve as a direct link between the schools and the University, the goal was to encourage them to steer their students and potential graduates toward post-secondary education at TSU, said Dr. John Cade, interim vice president for Enrolment Management and Student Support Services. “We offer an affordable quality education that prepares our students with the necessary skills and competencies to be successful,” the deans said, as each gave brief descriptions and uniqueness of offerings and programs in their college. Cade announced that starting this fall, TSU will offer incoming freshmen and sophomores block scheduling and the digital book bundle, initiatives, he said, that are intended to help with cost-cutting, retention and graduation. He told the counselors that nearly 500 of potential incoming freshmen for the fall semester were from metro schools. “We look forward to admitting all of them,” he said as he acquainted the counselors with University programs and processes from registration requirements, and tuition and fees to scholarship opportunities. The architectural engineering program in the College of Engineering - one of only 20 in the nation - and a flight school program, one of only two in Tennessee, were among programs announced by the deans for their uniqueness. Additionally, a global education offering that exposes students to the world around them through travel and studyabroad initiatives is just one of the many good reasons why “TSU is the go-to school,” the counselors were told.

With more than half of the counselors former TSU students and graduates in several disciplines, the message about the quality of the University’s education was easy to get across. Dr. Barbara Mullins, school counselor for Freshman Academy at John Overton High School, who earned her doctorate from TSU, said the quality of a TSU education is comparable to the best anywhere. “When I talk to students about TSU, I talk about the ‘TSU experience’ because I know about it first-hand,” Mullins said. “More than anything else, the personal care that comes with getting an education at TSU really stands out.” Mullins also has a daughter who is a graduate of TSU. In a brief remark, Dr. Nicole Cobb, MNPS director of Schools Counseling Services, lauded the long-standing relationship between TSU and the metro schools. “We are really grateful for this partnership; we don’t take it for granted,” Cobb said, thanking Dr. Cade and Dr. Gregory Clark, director of Alumni Outreach and High School Relations for their support. “Dr. Clark and his admissions counselors, just as today, have always done a great job helping us during our training workshop here at TSU.” “We have to support each other,” Gregory added about the relationship between TSU and MNPS. “We want them to send their students to us and we want them to continue hiring our graduates.” This trend has taken roots in many ways, as TSU remains a key pipeline to recruiting metro and area teachers. Recent reports show that for the past two years, TSU has been one of the top teacher preparation programs in the state, providing exceptionally qualified candidates for teaching positions not only across the state and the southern region, but right here in the University’s backyard with MNPS. In 2012, 52 of the 553 new hires were from TSU, placing the University in the number one spot, with MTSU coming in a close second with 50 hires. Lipscomb, Trevecca and Vanderbilt came in at third, fourth and fifth, respectively.

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National Institutes of Health Gives MTSU Nearly $400,000 for Treadmill Research

MURFREESBORO, TN — For three pants’ gait patterns will be tracked. Not years, Middle Tennessee State Universi- only will they be videotaped, but they will ty’s exercise science experts have worked have electrodes attached to their bodies. wonders with people who suffer from These electrodes will enable researchincomplete spinal cord injuries. Now ers to determine if the activity and coorthe National Institutes of Health is giv- dination of their leg muscles change after ing them the opportunity to perform a the aquatic walking program. Dr. Brian comprehensive study that could change Hinote, an associate professor of sociolthe way health professions treat these ogy, will evaluate the participants’ lifepatients, who retain some preservation styles both before and after the treadmill of sensation or motor function at the trials. “We want to assess the degree to lowest segment of the spinal cord. With which the people are able to carry on the a $388,894 grant from the federal agency, Drs. Don Morgan and Sandy Stevens will recruit, test and follow up with clients suitable for walking in MTSU’s underwater treadmill laboratory beginning in fall 2014. Thirty participants, some of whom will be part of a control group, will help the scientists determine Richard Locke of Murfreesboro works out on an underwater the impact of underwatreadmill in MTSU’s Alumni Memorial Gym. Locke, who suffered a ter treadmill training stroke that diminished muscle ability on the left side of his body, is on partially paralyzed one of several clients who have benefitted from research individuals’ mobility, conducted by MTSU’s exercise science professionals. health and quality of Photo by MTSU Office of News and Media Relations life. “We can improve their leg strength,” said Morgan, a professor of exercise science. activities of their daily lives both at home “We can improve their balance. We can and in their communities,” Hinote said. reduce the need for external help when Morgan’s earlier research focused on chilthey walk.” The primary goals are to im- dren with cerebral palsy. The results were prove the participants’ mobility, reduce promising enough to lead him to believe physical inactivity, increase participation it could work for other populations, inin life activities and improve aerobic fit- cluding diabetics and stroke victims.“It ness. Over a 16-week period, the partici- could certainly be a complementary ther-

VOTE - IT IS YOUR RIGHT It is very crucial that you urge, encourage and inform your friends and members of any organization about the importance of early voting THROUGH August 2, 2014. The possibilities of health issues, inclement weather, lack of transportation or any number of reasons may lead to low voter turnout on election day. So let’s not take this chance. I am sure you are aware that this election is very crucial because we currently have more diversified qualified candidates running in this Judicial Campaign and the clerks office. All of these races are very important to the African American community, and have the highest priority. I beg you to encourage all of your FRIENDS to go to the polls for early voting AND VOTE TO RETAIN ALL JUDGES. EARLY VOTING – THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014 Let us exceed our May turnout. We can only do this with your help It is my personal opinion that you have the power to help increase this number to make this election a win-win success for all of the democrats running for office in this race. During the last election for President Obama, some blacks stood in line 10 hours to cast a vote – can we not give 30 minutes? In conclusion, MANY OF YOU you have stated over the years that you support my efforts for a fair and just system in Nashville and I believe you so please do this for me: Email all of your friends and ask them to vote early and vote for all the democrats and to retain all Judges. This information would then circulate to thousands in one hour Remember: We do not want weak, dark, evil candidates elected to office in Nashville. Only with your help can we prevent this. VOTE – CALL – E MAIL……. NOW. Sincerely, Rosetta Miller-Perry

Carmen Thompson of Nashville works out on an underwater treadmill in MTSU’s Alumni Memorial Gym while Dr. Sandy Stevens, left, watches. Thompson was paralyzed when a two-ton A-frame structure fell on top of her in 2007 accident. MTSU photo by J. Intintoli

Richard Locke struggles to improve his gait while walking on an underwater treadmill in MTSU’s Alumni Memorial Gym. Locke suffered a stroke that diminished muscle ability on the left side of his body, but his work on the treadmill has improved his mobility. Photo by MTSU Office of News and Media Relations

apeutic technique that, for some could really spell the difference between being able to be mobile on land instead of being relegated primarily to a wheelchair or a walker,” Morgan said. Stevens, an assistant professor of exercise science, works most directly with the clients, transferring them safely into the treadmill, adjusting the water temperature and adjusting the

height of the tank for the armrests. She knows that while full mobility might not be possible, mobility can be increased. “It really is possible to restore that level of independent functioning, and a lot of it can be done through fairly low-tech interventions that could potentially be done within a community,” Stevens said. Part of the NIH funding will pay undergraduate and graduate students for assisting with the study. It’s a move that will better prepare MTSU graduates for jobs in the health professions and improve the university’s research profile. Morgan and Stevens will speak directly to students during fall classes to select the lucky few, and they expect the humanitarian aspect of the work to be a major selling point. “You have a chance to impact the lives of people in a positive way, and that is incredibly fulfilling,” Morgan said. The NIH-funded study is noteworthy for a university not connected to a college of medicine or a teaching hospital. Yet Morgan is encouraged by the agency’s approval of MTSU’s proposal. “We’re doing work here at MTSU that, as far as I know, is not being done anywhere else in the world at this level,” said Morgan. For more information, contact Morgan at 615-898-5549 or don.morgan@mtsu.edu or Stevens at 615-494-7905 or sandra.stevens@mtsu.edu

Sheriff’s Office Adopts a Bus Stop

NASHVILLE, TN — Community outreach is not an idea that some individuals might automatically associate with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO). But for the employees and the inmates, community outreach is an integral part of their daily lives. The newest outreach program that DCSO is participating in is the Nashville MTA Adopt-

A-Stop program. “We signed up for a stop right after the program was announced,” said Sheriff Daron Hall. “We are utilizing our employees, as well as inmates, to keep our adopted bus stop clean. It’s another way that we can give back to our community.” More than 70 stops have already been adopted, and MTA and Hall hope

that more Metro agencies will become involved. “It’s easy, and doesn’t take a lot of time,” said Hall. “We are pleased to be the first Metro agency to participate in this great program.” To adopt a bus stop, visit NashvilleMTA.org or call Customer Care at (615) 862-5950.

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been involved in legislation that created equal Continued from page 1A opportunity for minority contractors to do busied representatives. A ness with the city and total of 35 members are domestic partnership legelected by district and 5 islation that provide nonare elected at-large, or discrimination no matter countywide. Members in who you are or what your all positions are elected to background is.” serve a term of four years Voters throughout and can be re-elected Davidson County have once. the opportunity to vote Each council memfor an at-large candidate. ber serves approximately Regardless of how many 17,000 constituents with candidates run for the at-large members serving position, the top five who over 600,000 constitureceive the most votes reents throughout Davidceive the seats son County. Matthews All five current atfeels his experience in large members are termthe council for two term limited so they cannot terms has prepared him run again in 2015 creating for this next step in his an open field for many in political career. “It is a Nashville politics. Acmuch larger responsibilicording to Matthews, not ty, much larger issues that since 2007 has there been you have to deal with,” the opportunity for so he said. “Council at-large many candidates to run members have historicalfor the at-large position; ly been seen as the instiwith 26 candidates runtutional knowledge of the ning that year. council.” While there may be During his two terms, a larger number of canMatthews has served on didates than usual, Matthe Convention & Tourthews believes it is his ism Committee (Vice position as two-term Chair), the Education council member that Committee, and Planmakes him the right perning & Zoning Commitson for the job. “When tee as well as serving on you put term limits into the Parks & Public Faplay you have 23 council cilities Committee (Vice seats that could possiChair) and the Codes, bly turn and that is more Fair, & Farmers Market then half the council,” he Committee. explained. “If you think “I have been on the about that institutional council seven going on knowledge that can reeight years and I had a main there I would like very fast learning curve to mentor younger counto overcome. I was part cil members that come of the largest zoning proaboard next term.” posal in the history of the In Nashville, there is city; a Four Billion dola tradition of Africanlar development was in Americans holding the my district,” Matthews position of council memexplained. “I have also ber at-large. The first Af-

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Continued from page 1A Black studies program there, he was cochairman of the college’s participation in the 1969 National Moratorium to end the Vietnam War. Judge Hayes returned to Nashville after college to attend Vanderbilt Law School. He soon rose to the top of his class and received the Bennett Douglas Bell Award for his commitment “to justify and love mercy and to walk humbly” with your God. After passing the bar in 1973, Hayes

rican-American to serve as council at large was current criminal court clerk Howard Gentry. Carolyn Tucker also held the position with current at-large member Jerry Maynard being the third. “Howard Gentry and Jerry Maynard have been great mentors to me, and I am good friends with Mrs. Tucker and her family,” said Matthews. “I have gotten to watch them over the years, and see how they really represented for all Nashville, they have all really embraced everyone in the city and have been very diverse and inclusive in their decision making and that is something I would like to carry on.” Outside of his council position Matthews has served on the Board of Directors for Jefferson St. United Merchants Partnership and Hands On Nashville. He also serves on the Advisory Board for the YMCA’s ARTEMBRACE program; he is a graduate of Tennessee State University and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. His commitment to Nashville and the community he serves is one of the many reasons he feels it is time for him to represent the city as whole. “I think Nashville is in a great position and I just want to help Nashville continue to grow into the best city it can be.” To learn more about Lonnell Matthews campaign, you can follow him at www.twitter.com/ inspirewithlm

joined the Tennessee Attorney General’s office, eventually serving there over a decade in various positions. He initially was an assistant attorney general, then was promoted to deputy attorney general for the Antitrust and Consumer Protection Division. He later became a special deputy attorney general for litigation until 1984, when he temporarily began private practice. But by the end of the year, Haynes was back in public service. This time, he served as U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee.

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the way I look and what I wear,” the 25 year old curContinued from page 1A rent student said. Dress code enforceIn several interviews ment wasn’t the only with former and presconcern the students had. ent African American Many just felt the atmostudents we heard comsphere on the Gupton plaints about what they campus is hostile. perceived as a culture of Davis said she is ofbias and indifference at fended by the use of certhe school. tain terminology used by Shawn Mathews atat least one of her instructended Gupton beginning tors. in 2009. The 24 year old “We were in EmbalmMemphis, Tennessee naing II this spring and our tive did not finish the instructor referred to us coursework there and told as “you people” when she the Tribune he “doubts” spoke to us (as a group).” he will ever return. He Others also mentioned said that he went to Gupthe same problem and ton because he felt there said they felt isolated by were secure career opporstudents, faculty and staff. tunities as a Funeral Di“When I first got there rector and came to Nash(Gupton) I attempted to ville to pursue his goal. mix with other students He went on to say the atbut it didn’t work out,” mosphere at Gupton was Milam recalled. “The less than hospitable. administration says they “Gupton was difwant us (students) to mix ferent,” Mathews said. but they have not done “Black and white students anything to make that self-segregate just about happen. There is a lot of everywhere. The admintension (on campus).” istrators have really bad Students also comattitudes. The white stuplained about the attitudes dents had leeway with of instructors in the classmany of the rules, esperoom. cially the dress code.” “We are segregated Dress code enforceeverywhere even in class ment was a major comunless we are assigned plaint from the students seats,” Mathews said. “In interviewed. Many felt one class, all the black African American stustudents did so well on dents were unfairly sina test we were accused gled out for penalties of cheating by other stuincluding dismissal from dents. Afterwards our intests and suspension. structor lingered around Brittany Milam is curthe African American sturently enrolled at Gupton. dents during the tests.” She is a 28 year old MorFinancial matters were tuary Science major from also a concern of a few of Clarksville and said she the students who felt the was alarmed by the treatschool treated them unment of black males at the fairly. school. Groves, the brother “I saw one of our inof Lisa Groves who was structors rub the face of allegedly attacked by a two male students (checkwhite student on campus ing for facial hair) but I said he was “locked out of never saw her do that to class” and was unable to any of the Caucasian stucomplete one course for dents.” owing money. He went Aaron “Bill” Burkley, on to say that in the past a 26 year old from Nashthe school allowed him to ville who is no longer a complete his coursework student at Gupton told even if he owed money the Tribune the facial hair and subsequently would examination was demeanhold his transcripts until ing. he was paid in full. Lock“They (administrators ing him out of his class and instructors) would kept him from completing rub my cheeks and under the course which necessimy chin as if I was a pet tated him reenrolling and or something.” paying for the class again. The Gupton College “I’ve spent so much dress codes are strict and money and it seems like attempt to promote a prothey are doing things fessional appearance and to make me pay more,” demeanor among stuGroves said. dents. However, the unAaron Burkley feels even enforcement of the his grades were tampered code was not only expewith. rienced by black males “The system they use according to 35 year old is electronic and although former student Adolph they show you your test “Trey” Groves. results we don’t keep “Some of the whites them and, I really wasn’t get away with more than keeping up with my test the blacks. A white womscores. I was sure my GPA an can wear a skirt out of was high enough to concode but if a black woman tinue but I was told that I wore the same short skirt was ineligible to continue. they were sent home. EnI don’t feel like they reforcement seems harsher ally wanted me there. The for black students.” help from administrators LaShaundra Davis of and the instructors was Memphis felt the codes targeted towards the peothemselves were discrimiple they wanted there. I natory. believe they were picking “I don’t feel like I have who would stay.” the right to express myself Tony Bell, a 53 year or be myself in terms of

old former student says he felt that some students were able to do additional work to have their grades raised “unfairly.” Aaron Groves explained he took a class and was “threetenths’ of a point short of passing and asked how he could make up the difference and was not given any options. However, a white student in his class who needed “one point to stay on the Honor Roll” was allowed to complete an assignment to bring his grade up. Bell who resides in Dickson and enrolled at Gupton in an effort to start a new career told the Tribune that disparities occur outside of campus also. “I am paying my own way and asked them for work. They have a program where they help students get work in the field. I applied to three funeral homes in Dickson one of them owned by Steven [Gupton College President, B. Steven Spann]. I was told there they did not need any help. However, right after they told me that they hired one of my white classmates.” Milan says part of the problem at the school may be the lack of diversity in the front office and in the classroom “All of my teachers have been Caucasian. They may not understand or even want to acknowledge what we feel. Maybe what we feel is discrimination is not considered that at Gupton. They think that what happens here is normal.” One former student and graduate of Gupton, Felicia Jefferson who is also a former employee of the Tribune said that her experiences at Gupton do not mirror those of other African American students. “I can only speak from my experience but I never felt uncomfortable there,” Jefferson who says she is still in contact with Spann and others at the school said. “I never heard a racist comment or anything. If you give them (the school) no reason to get on you, you’ll be fine. But, if you break the rules you’ll have consequences.” There are many claims and counter claims being levied about the treatment of African American students at Gupton. It is our job to report to the reader what is being told to us. There are so many students and former students telling essentially the same story about their experiences at Gupton that maybe there are concerns at the school that should be addressed. Some might say that what the students say they are going through is merely their perceptions and misconceptions of wrongdoing and unfair treatment but as Albert Einstein said, “Your perception is your reality.”

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25th Anniversary of Rev. Dr. James C. Henry at the Historical Appleton Room, Fisk University Honoring one of its famous 1961 graduates

l-r, Lamont Henry, son, First Lady Frankie Henry, Rev. Dr. James Henry and granddaughter, Christian Henry

First Lady Frankie Henry and Kaleb Lamont Baxter, great-grandson

l-r, First Lady Frankie Henry, Rev. Dr. James Henry, Rosetta Miller Perry and Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones (program participants)

l-r, Hon. Sen. Thelma Harper, First Lady Frankie Henry, Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones, Rev. Dr. James E. Henry, Senior Pastor, Rosetta Miller Perry, Tribune Publisher, Rev. James “Tex” Thomas and Lamont Henry

Front row l-r, First Lady Carmelitar Parham, Frankie Henry, Rosetta Miller Perry, Tennese Henderson; Back row l-r, Rev. Ron W. Parham and Rev. Dr. James Henry

l-r, Benjamin Young (son), Rosetta Miller Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Young and Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Young

Elder Eric Stevenson, Greater Harvest COGIC

George Woods, Retired Teacher and life long friend of Rev. Dr. James Henry

James Steve Burton, life long friend

Rev. Robert James, life long friend and captain of Rev. Dr. Henry’s football team at Holloway High in Murfreesboro

Rev. Vincent Johnson, Bahamas former Associate Minister, now Pastor, Community Baptist Church

l-r, Reginald and Augustine Kuntz, friends

Dr. Gloria Bonner, Asst. to President at MTSU for the Office of Community Affairs

Ann Hooper, Christian Comedian

The Honorable Erica Gilmore brings greetings along with the Honorable Senator Thelma Harper

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Wine Festival Planning Underway For Oct. 17 Event NASHVILLE, TN — Committees planning teams are gearing up for the tenth annual Franklin Wine Festival, presented by Cool Springs Wines and Spirits and supported by Nissan. The annual food and wine tasting event is a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, and will be held Friday, October 17 at the Factory at Franklin.The Franklin Wine Festival is a celebration of food and wine that also includes live entertainment on multiple stages throughout the Factory, a silent and live auction, and delicious samplings of more than 300 wines and culinary tastings from 35 Middle Tennessee area restaurants and caterers. Advance tickets are available at www.FranklinWineFestival.com for $89 each. The event is anticipated to sell out quickly; however, if door sales are allowed, they will be $100 each. Committee members for 2014 are: James and Jackie Woodard, Honorary Chairs; Karen Ahern, Fifth Third Bank; Kenneth Bargers, Pilkerton Realtors; Matthew Bavaro-Phelan; Jamie Beckwith, Beckwith Interiors; Dannika Bradley; Amy Burch, RPM Transportation

Consultants; Brandy Byrd, CMT; Kasey Cleckler, Flood Bumstead McCready & McCarthy; Wendy Dyes, Keller Williams Realty; Angela Evans, Double Diamond Marketing + Communications; Penny Floyd, Cool Springs Wine & Spirits; Elonda Goodloe, Emdeon; Sonya Hairston, Molette Investment Services; Ashley Harrison, Wells Fargo; Connie Harvey, Pilkerton Realtors; Alex Hughes, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce; Sarah Kittrell, Vanderbilt University; Mary Kate Miller, CMT; Andrea Stilwell, Interfaith Dental Ministry; Jarrett Strickland, Jackson; Rebecca Talley, Middle TN School of Anethesia; Janice Tant, Harpeth Valley Elementary; Philip Thompson, Cool Springs Wine & Spirits; Chandra Williams, Metro Nashville Schools; and Gary Wynn, Exit Realty. The 2013 Franklin Wine Festival raised over $167,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. To date, the event has raised more than $1,000,000 for children.The funds raised by the Franklin Wine Festival events will be used to serve more children with a mentor throughout Middle Tennessee through Big Brothers Big Sisters programs.

The Franklin Wine Festival combines wines from around the world with tasty samplings from Middle Tennessee chefs, all to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. For more information, visit www.FranklinWineFestival.com Photo by Paula M. Tejo

Publix Supermarket Charities recently presented $6,500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN to help fund structured match activities for volunteers and children. Shown making the presentation at the Cool Springs store are l-r, Stacia Tague, Customer Service representative; Kayla McKee, Customer Service manager; Carlyle Carroll, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle TN and Rada Aponte, General Manager for the Publix Cool Springs store. To learn more about getting involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters, visit www.mentorakid.org or call (615) 329-9191.

Weekly ad in hand. Coupons in pocket. BOGO-vision on. It’s time to save. publix.com/save

Lifestyle & ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

Maxwell Brings a Little ‘Sumthin Sumthin’ By Janice Malone Photos by Earl Flippen, Jr.

The dapper dressed Maxwell delights the crowd at Schermerhorn

UPCOMING EVENTS “KEEP ON MOVIN” (FREE) Dance Party in East Nashville each Monday night at 10pm, at The 5 Spot Club. www.westernelectricpresents.com August 9 Street Theatre’s very own one night only speakeasy! Visit www. street theatrecompany. org or call 615-554-7414 August 15 (deadline) Nashville Arts Magazine 5th Annual Photography Competition. www.nashvillearts. com/2014/05/09/2014-photography-competition August 16 Les Gemmes’ “Last Summer Fling” event. www.TnTribune.com September 26 – 27 Les Gemmes National Board Meeting. 615.321.3268 (info) ** To be included in our events calendar please email info to tribunenews1@aol.com

NASHVILLE, TN — It was one of the city’s most anticipated concerts, when R&B recording star MAXWELL brought his “Summer Soulstice” concert tour to Music City last week (July 23rd), at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. This is the first tour in four years for the two-time Grammy Award winning superstar, who was one of the preeminent singers that ushered in the classic “neo soul” sound during the 1990’s. Four platinum selling albums later, Maxwell continues to hold his grasp on his audiences. The Nashville audience enjoyed a rather intimate performance, featuring some of his top hits that included: “Pretty Wings,” “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder}, and his throwback soulful smash hit that really placed him on the music map “Sumthin Sumthin.” Maxwell’s special guest opening for the evening was singer/songwriter Kevin Ross, who has worked with such top artists as Akon, Jamie Foxx, Usher and others. Among his many accolades includes BET’s 106 & Park’s W.O.W. R&B Champion Award. The capacity Nashville crowd were treated to an “intellectually soulful” concert that was well worth the four year return of one of this generation’s most talented young singers.

Maxwell brings on the neo soul with his hit single Sumthin Sumthin

Red Carpet For New International Film By Janice Malone

NASHVILLE, TN — Music City welcomes the VIP Red Carpet Movie screening of the new international film OF SENTIMENTAL VALUE. This event is a fundraiser, with part of the proceeds going to helping promote the education of girls in Africa. The film is a dramatic suspense story about an African immigrant girl in America. The film is based on the book from acclaimed best-selling author Princess Fumi S. Hancock, who is also the executive producer for Of Sentimental Value. The Honorable Ms. Hancock is the Princess of the Adumori Nigerian Royal Family and founder of the Adassa Adumori Foundation and with Cambium Break Pictures. Among the many awards the internationally acclaimed Princess Fumi Hancock’s received include: the 2014 NAFCA Award, the African equivalence of an Oscar Award. She’s won the African Peoples’ Choice Award for Favorite Trailer & Original Score and Favorite Screenwriter for Best Drama. Many of the stars from the movie will also be attending the Red Carpet event. The film stars: Malik Yoba, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, Vitalis Ndubuisi, John Dumelo, Aleta Myles, Richard Neal, Patsha Bay, Inder Kumar, Jessica Garza, & the Princess of Suburbia, Princess Fumi Hancock.

Of Sentimental Value Storyline Siberia Tonka, an African immigrant’s life turns upside down when she mistakenly loses a family artifact while desperately seeking relief from her heap of debt in America! Unbeknownst to her, she unleashes a mystical power around her in America and also amongst her loved ones in Africa. She must race to save her sister’s life by retrieving the family artifact while juggling her two unexpected and very different love interests, an African US based wealthy art collector and a simple American consignment store owner. Who wins her heart and will she save her sister in time? EVENT INFO: Saturday August 9, 2014. Red Carpet Event starts at 5:00 pm promptly. This event is by invitation only and is being held at the Celebrity Center TN. 1130 8th Ave. S. Nashville, TN. 37203. Cocktails and entertainment will be provided. Claude Gatebuke, Rwandan genocide and civil war survivor and Mary Fox, from the Center of Hope will be the evening’s guest speakers. Gary Jenkins, comedian/ songwriter and artist, is the Master of Ceremony, Gary is now entertaining on the General Jackson. Watch the VIP event’s live stream at http://www.ofsentimentalvalue.com

Auditions (NOW) for Vox Grata Women’s Choir NASHVILLE, TN — Vox Grata, a Nashville-based women’s choir, is now auditioning sopranos and altos for its third concert season. Audition appointments can be requested through the end of August. Rehearsals take place on Mondays from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3900 West End Avenue, Nashville. Rehearsals for the 2014/15 season will begin on Monday, September 15, 2014.

Vox Grata is a women’s choir founded and directed by Jeanette MacCallum in 2012, who is also the artistic director for the choir. The choir is comprised of women who, out of gratitude for the fullness of their own lives, possess a desire to sing together for the benefit of others. The group performs repertoire that expresses a uniquely feminine spirit, especially works that promote the best interests of women in society.

All concert programs directly benefit the needs of women in the Nashville area. Concerts during the first two seasons benefitted Better Decisions, Thistle Farms, Mending Hearts and the YWCA Weaver Domestic Violence Shelter. Vox Grata performs challenging classical choral repertoire and auditions are limited to singers with significant choral experience. A number of Vox Grata members sing in 2-3 ensembles in the

Nashville area, and many study voice privately. Women requesting audition appointments will be asked to list their previous choral experience. Information about the audition process can be found at www.voxgrata.com. An audition request form can be submitted directly from the website or by e-mailing voxgratainfo@gmail.com

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

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

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Top 5 Favorite Dessert Spots

SHARANDA NECHOLE There has not been a single time when I have been able to eat a meal and not crave a good dessert. Am I the only one who is disappointed when you ask the waiter for the dessert menu and the only thing listed is vanilla ice cream? If so, this article is for whoever mandates that their dessert taste just as good as the main meal. Dolls Family Restaurant 2501 Gallatin Avenue Suite C East Nashville Everything about this place says Big Mama’s Sunday dinner. You better believe that anything you order from this kitchen has been home cooked and served with love. If I didn’t live so far away I would deﬁnitely be here once a week. Here is what you need to save room for. The Peach Cobbler

and the lemon or strawberry hess squares@$2.50 The Yellow Porch 734 Thompson Lane Nashville This place is such a great date night spot. It’s laid back and low key with vegetables that they grow right outside their door. If you are in South Nashville stop by the little yellow house on the right across from 100 Oaks and look for these two desserts. Pumpkin Cheesecake - $5.95 Bananas Foster White Chocolate Bread Pudding - $5.95 J Alexander’s 3401 W End Avenue Nashville, J Alexander’s is a classic staple here in Nashville. They have always served good meals. This is a great place for power lunches and large groups of people to go eat. It’s such a popular place that you will surely run into someone that you know if you are headed there after church. If you haven’t tried this carrot cake yet, I am not sure what you’re waiting on…… this thing is smack your momma good! Carrot Cake served warm with cream cheese icing 7.00 Very Best Chocolate Cake With Blue Bell vanilla ice cream 8.00

Urban Grub 2506 12th Ave S Nashville This hot new spot on 12th South stays packed with all the new hipsters that have moved to Nashville. All I have to do is give you the description of the dessert and it speaks for itself. Check it out and let me know what you think. You can thank me later. Banana Pudding Pie, Vanilla Wafer Crumble/ Sliced Bananas/toasted vanilla meringue $12, Vanilla bean donuts, bacon toffee cream cheese ice cream/whisper creek caramel/chocolate covered bacon $9 Bricktops 1576 W McEwen Dr, Franklin, TN My sister put me on to this spot a while back. She loves this place. Give her those deviled eggs with that caramelized bacon and she doesn’t even want to eat her dinner after that. She is always trying to save up all her calories for the chocolate chip cookie served warm in the cast iron skillet. We have actually fallen out once for me putting my spoon into her beloved dish. She always pays so I am not sure what the price is.

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‘Nine Lives of a Black Panther...’ equal” and “endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights,” namely, “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” The sacrosanct document further stipulates that when people are denied those rights by the government, “it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government.” The Black Panther Party [BPP] was founded out of a frustration felt by folks being denied a fair shot at the American Dream due to segregation and racial discrimination. The revo-

that generation had come of age watching news reports featuring wave after wave of non-violent martyrs being beaten, hosed and even lynched merely for lobbying to vote or eat at a lunch counter. Among those attracted to the Party’s socialist philosophy was Wayne Pharr, KAM WILLIAMS a kid from Berkeley, California who volunteered his Book Review by time at the L.A. chapter’s Kam Williams understaffed Watts office before becoming a card“In the early morncarrying member. Howeving hours of December 8, er, it wasn’t long thereafter 1969, 300 officers of the that he landed in a life-andnewly-created, elite paradeath situation. military unit known as SWAT initiated a For, the establishviolent battle with a ment felt very threathandful of Los Angeened when Black les-based members Panthers started not of the Black Panonly opening offices ther Party [BPP]… in cities all across 5 hours and 5,000 the country, but derounds of ammunicided to exercise tion later, 3 SWAT their 2nd Amendteam members and 3 ment rights in the Panthers lay woundface of police brutaled. The LAPD conity by publicly bransidered the encoundishing guns. So, the ter a disaster. For the FBI targeted the BPP Panthers and comthrough COINTELmunity that supportPRO, a covert proed them, the shootout gram design to desymbolized a victory. stroy leftist groups by A key contributor Nine Lives of a Black Panther: A Story of any means necessary. to that victory was Survival By Wayne Pharr Chicago Review And while still in 19 year-old Wayne Press Hardcover, $26.95 320 pages, his teens, Wayne endPharr. [This book] Illustrated ed up trapped inside tells Wayne’s riveting Panther headquarters story of the L.A. branch of lutionary organization took the BPP, and gives a blow- to heart the Declaration’s during a 5-hour gun battle by-blow account of how it clauses asserting a right to with the police. He was arprepared for and survived rebel in the face of oppres- rested and charged with a host of offenses, but basithe massive, military-style sion. After the assassination cally beat the rap, thanks attack.” -- Excerpted from the of Martin Luther King, the to stellar representation dust jacket fledgling BPP exploded in by the late Johnnie “If the The Declaration popularity among the no gloves don’t fit, you must of Independence states longer patient black youth acquit” Cochran. that “All men are created of the late Sixties. After all,

ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

Williams Balances Gospel and Throat Care By A.J. Dugger III

NASHVILLE, TN — Dr. Mark Williams just might break out singing an original gospel song as he treats his patients for throat or sinus-related disorders. In addition to being an award-winning gospel recording artist, he has the only African American otolaryngologist practice in the Nashville area. The company, “Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Nashville,” offers services in helping people with hearing disabilities, throat and nasal problems. “Whatever we do in our professional careers, we can still impact the Kingdom of God,” said Williams, who is currently working on new music to be released at a later date. The singer is proud of his work and how he impacts the community. He has been able to pursue each of his passions - God, his family, his practice and his music. “I’m an otolaryngologist, but you could also call me a throat doctor. I treat diseases in the throat as well as perform neck surgery. I do anything from sinus issues to sleep apnea to thyroid problems, voice issues and cancers.” Aside from being the only African American otolaryngologist in Nashville, Williams has other distinctive traits at his practice. “The voice treatment sets us apart from other practices,” he explained. “We evaluate the functions of the vocal cords. The vocal cords vibrate anywhere from 80 to 400 times or more per second. The human eye is not able to capture that kind of vibration. We shine a strobe light on them and it helps us to analyze the vibration of the vocal cords and be able to detect subtle problems. Most other otolaryngologists around here do not have that equipment and consequently have to refer them out.”

Dr. Mark Williams

Because he is a singer, Williams is passionate about protecting people’s voices. “I have a passion for work in treating singers with voice problems. We also test and treat allergies and hearing issues. We try to provide full service but my special focus is on voice and sinuses. What attracted me to the field is that it’s such a wide range of what we can do in the field. It makes for a wide variety.” Williams is originally from Cincinnati, OH. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati College

of Medicine’s Physician Scientist Training Program in 2002, receiving his MD and Ph. D in Pharmacology & Cell Biophysics. He earned one of 10 fellowships from The Association for Academic Minority Physicians and one of 28 fellowships from the famed Howard Hughes Medical Institute during his time as a graduate student. It was also during this time that he found an additional calling. “If you don’t have a relationship with God when you don’t start medical school, you better start one while you’re there,” he said with a laugh. “You have to depend on a higher power to get you through that. Or at least I did. God helped me maintain my sanity.” In 2003 Williams wrote his first gospel song, “Early In The Morning.” In 2011, he released “Everything,” his most successful album to date. The project won three national awards at the Rhythm of Gospel Awards in 2012 - “Praise And Worship Song Of The Year,” “Traditional Male Vocalist Of The Year,” and “Praise And Worship Artist Of The Year.” Williams finished his residency training in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Shortly afterward, he relocated to Nashville where he worked as the Division Chief for Otolaryngology in the Department of Surgery at Meharry Medical College. Williams is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor at the school. Williams also founded the Voice Care Center of Nashville which provides surgical and medical care for professional voice performers. In addition to his running his practice, Williams spends time with his wife and three children. He and his family are members of the Oasis Worship Center. For more information on Williams, visit www.entson.net

RYCH’S CORNER TERRI’S BOOK REVIEW American Idol Winner’s ‘Laws of Wrath’ by Eriq La Salle Making it on Her Terms By Rych McCain www.twitter.com/rychmccain and Facebook (Like Me) www.rychmccainhollyhoodnotes.blogspot.com

Singer Candice Glover first gained national public attention when she won the first place title of the 12th season of “American Idol.” It was not an easy journey. She was rejected for the first two years of auditioning but the third time was the charm, as she went all the way to the crown. Struggling was nothing new to Glover. She had life long issues with her weight, to the point where it affected her self esteem but she eventually got a handle on it via counseling. This interview was taken backstage shortly after Ms. Glover put on a dynamic performance at the pre-BET Awards Show “Music Matters” outdoor concert, held at the Crenshaw Baldwin Hills Mall outdoor court yard. So what has the transition been like from being an “American Idol” winner to the real world record business? Glover explains, “In terms of the industry, it was kind of hard to get people to take me seriously as more than an “American Idol” winner because it’s kind of like a talent show. So you come off as a winner of this cheesy show. That’s how people look at it. The transition wasn’t difficult but it wasn’t easy at the same time. I think after I finally got a chance to make that transition, things started to get a little more comfortable. It was great just to have people take me seriously. That was like my main thing, along with connecting with my fans.” What were her ties to “American Idol” after she won and is the show supportive of ofher career? Glover smiles and says “People always ask me, ‘How long is my contract with American Idol? The day after I won all ties to the show are done. They can choose in their personal lives to support me and most of them have, but as far as American Idol, they don’t have to do anything for me. I got signed to Interscope Records and got a chance to put out an album and go from there. American Idol has definitely been supportive with me coming back on the show to promote my single. They’ve been real good about that.” Glover has a distinctive sound so who are her influences? She graciously thanks me for the compliment and points out, “I really look up to Jazmine Sullivan and Brandy. Even one of my background singers was saying that when she listens

to my album she hears some things that might sound like Brandy is in the background because a lot of what she does really influences me. She has an amazing voice. I look up to her so much to keep that sound. Does she use multiple producers or what is the production process? I have four songs on my album that were written by Rock City and produced by their team of producers like Mad Scien-

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

One for me, and one for you. Divvying up candy when you were a kid was an almost-exact science. Everybody had to have an equal amount, and they watched closely to ensure that happened.

Phee Freeman could never forget why his brother left the family. A.J. was gay, which was something that neither Phee, nor their father, Clay, could accept back then. When Phee and Clay learned the truth, it was as if A.J. had never been born. Phee couldn’t forget that, nor could he forgive himself for shunning his only brother – especially when A.J. was found mutilated and dead. Naturally, Clay Freeman mourned for his eldest son but as an older man, Clay had seen death before. He’d lost his beloved wife years ago – but prior to that, he’d been on the wrong edge of trouble and the right end of a gun. It wasn’t something he was

Former American Idol winner Candice Glover

tist and his brother. So we all collectively agreed to that sound. The most things I want people to get from my album was to connect with what I was saying. Like I said, I had a song for side chicks and people who fall in love with other people’s man. I wanted to touch every aspect of love that I could possibly touch and I wanted that raw emotion to be there.”

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One for you, one for me. Even Steven, it’s all the same. But, in the new book “Laws of Wrath” by Eriq La Salle, what’s good for the goose might kill the gander.

proud of, but that was all in the past. Although it wasn’t protocol, when Detective Quincy Cavanaugh was assigned to investigate the murder of A.J. Freeman, he needed his partner by his

side. Having been a team for years, he and Phee were known around the NYPD for being the best at solving unusual cases – so when a second mutilated body was found, Cavanaugh knew that this would be one of the strangest cases of all. Years ago, there were other corpses with similar mutilations, but Dr. Daria Zibik, the person behind those murders, was sitting in prison. She couldn’t have committed these crimes, but Cavanaugh knew that Zibik led a Satanic cult and had prepared someone to take over until her release. It made sense for him to offer Zibik a deal in order to figure out why innocent people were being tortured and killed. But time was of the essence. A killer was on the loose, and he apparently had the Freeman family in his sights… There are two things you need to know about “Laws of Wrath.” First of all, this book screams for an editor and a disabled comma key. Yes, it’s rough, littered with extraneous (and incorrect) punctuation and choppy sentences - both of which are increasingly irritating as the pages fly by. Which brings me to the second thing: the pages will fly by because, though his story can be quite gruesome at times, author Eriq La Salle gives thriller fans that edge-of-the-seat feeling they crave. There are good guys here that are filled out nicely and criminals who couldn’t be more evil. I was also pleased to note that while I saw some of the ending coming, I didn’t see it all. And when you ignore its punctuation flaws, “all” is what you’ll get with this otherwise fine thriller. If you want to pick a nail-biter, in fact, “Laws of Wrath” may be one for you.

RELIGION THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

Avoiding People, Places and Things, Listening to the Holy Spirit Rev. Jason Curry, Phd. of Fisk Memorial Chapel

“And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Sprit to speak the word in Asia. And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.” Acts 16:6-7

REV. JASON CURRY

As a former substance abuse counselor, I’ve taught classes on relapse prevention. In an effort to help people in recovery from alcohol and other drugs obtain and maintain sobriety, I’ve helped them to identify and avoid “triggers (i.e., people, places and things which cause them to experience a psychological relapse prior to experiencing a physical relapse).” For example, a

person in recovery may know someone who is beautiful, handsome, influential or wealthy; however, if the person that they know encourages them to think about and/or use drugs, then he or she is strongly encouraged to avoid them. The person in recovery may be encouraged to stay away from someone that he or she loves such as a member of the family, a mentor or employer in order to obtain and maintain sobriety. However, by listening to the voice of God as revealed through a 12step program, making an investment in themselves prior to investing in other relationships and avoiding “triggers,” I’ve learned that people are often able to lead a long, happy, productive and sober life. As a minister who works with people who are and are not in recovery, I learned that there are often people, places and things that Christians must avoid in order to fulfill the great promise that God has for them. I’ve often made the mistake to helping one group of people when God specifically directed me to spend time and

energy helping another group of people. In short, I became frustrated and wasted time. My efforts yielded no fruit and the overall experience lacked intrinsic and extrinsic value. Over the years, I learned to listen to Holy Sprit prior to accepting preaching engagements, doing ministry, forming strategic partnerships and investing valuable resources (e.g., time, money and energy). Essentially, I attempted to embrace the refrain penned by Ernest W. Blandly over one hundred years ago: “Where He leads me I will follow. I’ll go with Him, with Him, with Him all the way.” As you continue with your important work of Kingdom building, I encourage you to continue to pray and discern the voice of the Holy Spirit prior to investing in or engaging with people, places or things which concern the Christian ministry. If God is closing a door, He will open a window. As followers of Christ, our success will be rooted in our ability to discern and obey the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

Embrace Your ‘High Attitude’ Goal I said “attitude.” Not “altitude.” Whenever I think of high altitude, I think of Denver. A friend recently ﬂew west and I shuddered when she told me her itinerary. No offense to the Mile High City, which I love as a destination; however, I try to avoid Denver layovers. I am always REGINA PRUDE fearful that bad weather will hit the Rockies…high winds will blow across the Front Range peaks…and there I will be. Stuck at the airport for three days with ten thousand strangers. That’s ex-

actly what happened to someone I know! Denver’s elevation is almost exactly 5,280 feet. A mile above sea level. What I would love to inspire in everyone is a mile-high attitude. Altitude is vertical. It is a distance measurement; it has to do with physical properties. Attitude is about mindset; it means blooming wherever you are planted. Your attitude is your vertical thought process. Achieving a high level of personal joy—and doing so every day—means resolving that no events or circumstances can diminish your power to be joyful. Wherever you live, work, or go to school, you are at the center of God’s thoughts for you. Robert Schuller said, “I truly believe that God has a beautiful and wonderful plan for your life. He’ll never allow you to stay where you are unless there are diamonds under your feet.” Starting today, lets vow to do things differently. Elevate. Reach out to the world with your best plans and ideas. Touch someone’s life in a meaningful way. Learn something new and signiﬁcant. Refuse to allow yourself to sink into the deep, hidden recesses of fear, self-doubt or procras-

tination. (Ouch…procrastination! Did I just say that? Writer, take thine own medicine.) How much joy you have in life cannot be limited by where you are at this moment. With a high attitude, you will touch the stars. And you will do so because you were created by an awesome God whose plan for you includes diamonds under your feet and galaxies at your ﬁngertips. Wilderness and desert will sing joyously, the badlands will celebrate and ﬂower— Like the crocus in spring, bursting into blossom, a symphony of song and color… God’s resplendent glory, fully on display. God awesome, God majestic. —Isaiah 35:1-2 (Message Bible) © Regina M. Prude, 2014 Regina is an inspirational speaker & author. Comments: regina@reginaprude.com or POB 58795, Nashville, TN 37205. Blog: www.reginaprude.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/reginaprude; Twitter: http://twitter.com/rprude

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RELIGION AsktheElder

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

Early voting has started and if you’re a Christian I especially encourage you to vote. It’s our duty to elect people who stand up for the “will” of God. None of us are perfect people but by voting to put people in ofﬁce who at least are willing to adhere to what is right before the Lord we help to keep the devil and his inﬂuence at bay. 1 ELDER LAWSON Kings 22:7, “And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the Lord besides, that we might enquire of him?” Good leaders, and wise leaders seek not only the righteousness of the Lord when it comes to leadership but they should seek the council of spiritual leaders to better help them rule justly as well as make good policies. For example, if the religious leaders of the state

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of TN could come together and share the scripture Deuteronomy 15:11”For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land” with Governor Haslam it could help him to see we have a Godly responsibility to be each other’s keeper. If he would ﬁnally come to that resolve, he would see how many lives would be saved under the Affordable Care Act and the expansion of Medicare in the state of TN. He could then exercise leadership by addressing those in the TN State Legislature to vote in a positive direction for the people of TN. TN hospitals are currently losing federal funds because we don’t receive the A.C.A. funds, that translates to less patients, (because they don’t have health insurance) less patients translates to fewer doctors, fewer doctors translates to fewer medical facilities opening up in TN, which translates to fewer jobs for those who work from environment services, to cooks, and nurses, the money they make goes into the economy when they shop. TN is losing

Love, Sex & Marriage Part 1 To all the married folk: Do you know what stage of marriage you are in? To all the single folk: Did you know that there were stages of marriage? In a 2007 article in Reader’s Digest, authors Sari Harrar and Rita DeMaria reviewed seven differDR. CHRIS JACKSON ent phases or stages that married couples typically experience within the course of their married life. To be sure, this is not an absolute charting process that seeks to pigeon-hole the progress of every marriage, but it can serve as a generalized barometer of the hills and valleys in a typical marriage relationship. Following are The Seven Stages - The Passion Stage: The initial early stage of marriage is often a carry-over from the dating and courtship stage when fascination with each other fuels the ﬁre of the relationship. This exciting stage is usually full of physical and emotional closeness and expression. It is like the liftoff of a rocket ship: full of sound and sparks. Goal: Capitalize upon this stage and use it for what it is worth. Just as a rocket needs to escape the bonds of earth’s gravity to experience the pattern of orbit, similarly marital sex and passion enable the couple to overcome the adjustment stage and to move forward toward the next phase of marriage. The Realization Stage: In Realization, the couple’s true strengths and weaknesses are revealed. Each sees the other for who they are and hopefully this true picture is embraced. The rose-colored glasses come off in this stage, vestiges of infatuation disappear and relationship reality sets in. Goal: Solidify the life-blood of your relationship: Communication. Learn how to listen and how to speak up in a healthy manner.

out in the area of education when it comes to students in the health ﬁeld. States who’ve accepted the A.C.A. such as KY are booming with economic growth, they’re not only sending people to school in the healthcare ﬁeld, in some cases they’re paying for students’ full education. You may not think your vote matters or counts, but by not voting “NOW”, not only does your voice not count, but your tax dollars are helping to keep TN behind the rest of the country. Vote today. Questions and comments, email Elderxlawson@yahoo.com Catch “Real Gospel” with The Xman Sunday’s 9a–12n on Jazzy 88.1FM WFSK. This Sunday I’ll speak with Tasha Page Lockhart. She’ll talk about their song “Different”. The next 8 people to Friend me on Facebook “Realgospelwiththexman” or follow me on Twitter “RealGospelXman” gets a new CD free! Listen live at WFSKFM.ORG. Real Gospel website, http://xuamlawson. wix.com/rgwtx

The Seven Stages of Marriage By Dr. Chris Jackson, NashvilleMarriageNetwork.com

The Rebellion Stage: The word “Rebellion” may seem like a strange term to use in conjunction with an intimatelevel relationship such as marriage. However, rebellion occurs when expectations are not met, escalation occurs, tempers flare and conflict becomes inevitable. Goal: Realize that conflict is not a bad word… it only needs to be harnessed and guided into a healthy direction. Anger is evidence that the relationship is alive. Cooperation Stage: Cooperation refers to when both

spouses have been lulled into a regular rhythm of routine family life to the point where they can almost do it with their eyes closed. This robotic existence can fool you into believing that everything is ﬁne. But don’t allow yourself to be blinded into believing that your marriage does not need regular care and nurture in order to survive and thrive. Goal: Prioritize your time together and intentionally build up your relationship through mutually-beneﬁcial and regularly scheduled times of togetherness.

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Women’s HEALTH ISSUES THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

Women’s Sleep Habits May Affect Heart Health By Michael Breus, PhD, ABSM

Getting enough sleep on a regular basis is one important way to protect the health of your heart. Poor and insufficient sleep is associated with a range of cardiovascular problems, including high blood pressure, heart attack, and heart failure. Both men and women are at increased risk for these conditions. But we continue to learn that when it comes to health problems associated with sleep, the particular risks to men and women are not always the same. A new study suggests that for women who already have heart disease, poor sleep may be particularly dangerous to their heart health. Statistics from the American Heart Association reveal that heart disease is a bigger problem for women than most of us think: Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women, and is more deadly than all forms of cancer combined. Heart disease causes 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every minute. An estimated 43 million women in the U.S. are affected by heart disease. Since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease. Only 1 in 5 American women believe that heart disease is her greatest health threat. Research indicates that poor-quality sleep—and waking too early in particular—is associated with increased inflammation among women with heart disease. There was no similar association found for men, suggesting that women with heart disease and sleep problems may be at particular risk for inflammation that can be damaging to the heart. Researchers at the University of California San Francisco investigated the relationship between sleep quality and inflammation linked to coronary heart disease. They also sought information about how an

association between sleep and inflammation might differ between men and women. Their investigation included 980 men and women at the outset, and 626 completed the 5-year study. All of those included were suffering from coronary heart disease. The average age of men in the study was 66. Women were slightly younger, with an average age of 64. Researchers measured sleep quality by asking participants to rate their sleep over the previous month. They also asked for reports of some of the most common sleep problems, including difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, waking frequently throughout the night, and waking too early in the morning. Researchers assessed inflammation levels using 3 biomarkers: Interkeukin-6, C-reactive protein, and Fibrinogen. After 5 years, researchers repeated tests for inflammation and once again sought re-

found a relationship between inflammation and sleep existed for women, but not for men: Women who reported poor sleep quality experienced greater increases in levels of inflammation over the 5-year period than men. Women who reported their sleep quality as “very poor” or “fairly poor.” experienced increases to their inflammation markers that were 2.5 times greater than men who reported the same levels of poor sleep. The association between inflammation and sleep remained intact for women even after taking into account other factors that might influence inflammation, including age, cardiac function, body mass index, medication use, and lifestyle factors. The link between inflammation and sleep for women with coronary heart dis-

ports on sleep quality and sleep problems. When they analyzed data for both men and women together, researchers found no links between inflammation and sleep quality. However, when they analyzed data taking gender into account, researchers

ease was particularly strong among those women who had a tendency to wake too early in the morning. Women were more likely than men to report waking too early. They were slightly more likely than men to report waking fre-

quently during the night and having difficulty falling asleep. Because the majority of women in the study were post-menopausal, researchers hypothesized that low estrogen levels might explain the link between poor sleep and inflammation. This question was not examined in the study itself. This is not the first study to suggest that lack of sleep may be particularly dangerous for women’s heart health. Researchers in the United Kingdom also found inflammation linked to lack of sleep in women. This large-scale study included 4,600 adult men and women. As in the current research, changes to women’s inflammation levels were linked to sleep problems, whereas no such association was found in men. In an Italian study that included both men and women, women with resistant hypertension—a form of high blood pressure that is not responsive to medication—were 5 times as likely to have sleep problems. There was no similar link between resistant hypertension and poor sleep in men. This latest study provides some important information about one way that sleep may affect heart health. It’s also another reminder that when it comes to health in general and sleep in particular, gender matters. In recent years there has been an increased focus on learning more about the differences in sleep between men and women, and how these differences may contribute to specific health risks. Evidence suggests that circadian rhythms in men and women are markedly different. Our circadian clocks are remarkably sensitive and precise, and even a small difference in circadian timing can have a significant impact on sleep. We need to continue to pay attention to gender differences in sleep, as a way to better understand, diagnose, and treat both sleep problems and the broad array of health concerns now associated with poor sleep.

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Health & WELLNESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

Taking On Moderate to Severe Alzheimer’s

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a progressive disease. This means it gets worse over time and continues to progress for the rest of a person’s life. That’s why it is important to recognize the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease sooner rather than later and discuss treatment options with a healthcare provider. How Does Alzheimer’s Disease Progress? In the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss may be mild. Symptoms in this stage may include getting confused in familiar places and taking longer than usual to complete normal daily tasks. The disease progresses at different rates in different people. Generally, patients with moderate Alzheimer’s disease experience the fastest rate of decline. As a caregiver, you know the person you’re caring for better than anyone. Tell the healthcare provider if you notice any changes in symptoms. As the disease progresses, the healthcare provider might talk about the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease as occurring in the moderate and severe stages. What Are the Symptoms of the Moder-

ate and Severe Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease? As symptoms progress — or worsen — your loved one will move through dif-

ferent stages of the disease. The table below provides examples of the symptoms of the moderate and severe stages.

MODERATE Stage Signs and symptoms of moderate Alzheimer’s disease may include: Increased memory loss and confusion Problems recognizing family and friends Continuously repeating stories, favorite words, or motions Difficulty doing things that have multiple steps, like getting dressed Lack of concern for hygiene and appearance SEVERE Stage Signs and symptoms of severe Alzheimer’s disease may include: Inability to recognize oneself or family Inability to communicate Lack of control over bowel and bladder Groaning, moaning, or grunting Needing help with all activities of daily living Caregiver Tip: Tell the healthcare provider about any changes you notice right when they start to happen. This way, you can work with the healthcare provider to make better informed decisions.

Keep Cool During Your Summer Workout You want to keep working out. But the polar vortex cool spell is over, and it’s hot – REALLY hot. Southern summer hot. Before you decide to take a break until fall, you can still stay fit in summer – with some common-sense precautions from the American Heart Association. How do you keep cool during your summer workout? Be smarter than the heat. • Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Maintain salt-water balance by drinking plenty of fluids (preferably water) before, during and after physical activity. Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages. • Exercise smarter, not harder. Work out during the cooler parts of the day, preferably when the sun’s radiation is minimal — early in the morning or early in the evening. Decrease exercise intensity and duration at

high temperatures or relative humidity. And don’t hesitate to take your exercise inside, to the gym, the mall or anyplace else where you can get in regular physical activity. •Ease into it. Allow your body to adapt partially to heat through repeated gradual daily exposures. Your body acclimatizes and increases its circulatory and cooling efficiency in only four to 14 days. • Dress the part. Wear minimal amounts of clothing to facilitate cooling by evaporation. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing in breathable fabrics such as cotton. Team up. If you can, exercise with a friend or family member. It’s safer, and could be more fun. And keep an eye out for any signs of danger, such as heat stress, heat stroke and related complications.

How Special Lotions Help That Delicate Skin By Sonya Collins

You’ve heard the promises: Eye creams reduce or even erase the signs of aging: fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles. But aren’t eye creams just more-expensive moisturizers in a smaller package? Not necessarily, says dermatologist Patricia Farris, MD, a clinical associate professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. “Eye creams are formulated specifically for the delicate skin around the eye, so they tend to be thicker. They contain more oil than a regular facial lotion, and they have a lot of active ingredients aimed at the problems we see around the eyes,” Farris explains. The skin around the

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eyes is more fragile, more prone to dryness, and quicker to show age and fatigue. Squinting and constant movement of the eyes also hasten the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and fluids collect under the eyes and cause puffiness and dark circles. Eye creams can address some of these issues. Fine lines and wrinkles come from both sun damage and your skin making less collagen as you age. Collagen helps maintain skin’s elasticity. Vitamin C, peptides, and retinol have boosted collagen production, studies of skin creams show. Ceramide and hyaluronic acid also help; these are moisturizers that help prevent water loss in the skin and improve elasticity.

“Retinol is one of my personal favorites,” Farris says. But it can be harsh on some skin.Dark circles under the eyes come from genes, sun damage, age, and blood build-up. Sodium ascorbate, or vitamin C, can thicken the skin and help conceal dark circles after about 6 months. Niacinamide, or vitamin B3, and kojic acid can lighten dark circles. Puffiness is a buildup of fluid and blood under the eyes. Some studies show that caffeine can help circulation, which could reduce puffiness. Other studies show that cold temperatures are just as effective to treat puffiness. That’s why some people refrigerate their eye creams.

METRO SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

By Scott Wallace Historic Youth Football Programs Clash This Saturday

Bordeaux Eagle Triple Pee Wee team to take on UNA

Eagle Head Coach Kenny Jones speaks to his team. One of his former players is University of Missouri football player Thomas Richard #12

BORDEAUX, TN — This Saturday, the Bordeaux Eagle Youth Football Organization will be hosting their Bowl game, which will be the kickoff the opening of the 2014 football season. Different organizations from around Davidson County will be on the field at Ted Rhodes Park at Metrocenter to compete in controlled scrimmages. Football in this area is extremely intense on the field and even sometimes in the stands. Youth football is no different. It is not uncommon to hear trash talking, taunting and even arguments on a Saturday in local parks in the Nashville area. But not this week according to two coaches. The United Neighbors of Antioch (UNA) Bears and the Bordeaux Eagles are two of the most storied Youth Football organizations in the area. The Former Eagle Thomas Richard at his signing day. organizations will play in the Triple Pee Wee Division (five and six year olds). Eagle Coach Kenneth Jones is in his 20th season at Bordeaux. In his tenure, he has won multiple championships and has coached numerous players that have gone off to play college football. Thomas Richard is one of his prime players. Richard will be suiting up for the University of Missouri

this season. Jones’ brother-in-law Marcus Hardison will be across the sideline coaching his Bears. In 10 seasons at UNA, Hardison has won seven mid-state championships and three national championships. “This is more about seeing where we are and getting better,” said Jones. “Marcus and I have been around a long time so we know what it’s all about. It will be good to see where we are and what we need to work on. Since

San Diego Charger Offensive Lineman King Dunlap is a former UNA Bear

we play in different leagues, we don’t get to see each other as much. Having a team like this come across town to play us is huge. We are excited to host this.” The game will be played on Field Two starting at 11:30. UNA has some high profile guys come through their program. King Dunlap of the San Diego Chargers and Quentin Patton of the San Francisco 49ers are current NFL players that are former Bears. Hardison coached both players and he is very proud of that. He was able to go see Patton play in St. Louis last season. Patton spotted Hardison and flashed a “U” sign with his hands that signifies UNA. Many other successful young men have worn the blue and orange. Hardison’s most memorable coaching moment came from a lesser known player. “We coached this kid named Stanley Goneke and he was about 37 pounds, said Hardison. “The kid was just happy to be on the team. He never made a play in a game or did much in practice but he was always on time and ready. One practice we were going through a drill and our top running back had the ball. Next thing I know old Stanley made the tackle. You should have seen how proud he was. That is why I do this. That kid probably never played organized football again but he had his moment. At this level you will see more Stanley Gonekes than King Dunlaps or Quinton Pattons. To me this is more about football. We go to church with these kids, check on their grades, discipline them everything. We have some of the best parents too. They are at practice more than at games. The mothers are really on us. They tell me all the time that they are making sure I say what I say and do what I do. This is fun for me.”

WTNTribune Radio Sports Inks Deal With Bordeaux Eagles WTNTribune Radio Sports Director Scott Wallace announced this week that the Tribune’s online station has signed on as a media consultant with the Bordeaux Eagles Youth Football Organization. The station will broadcast selective games live and will rebroadcast them on the station. The company will also be in charge of updating the organization’s website and handle all media responsibilities. “This is a great opportunity for us to team up with WTNTribune,” said Eagle Varsity Head Coach Ian Phillips. “Scott has been very supportive of the Eagles over the years with his affiliation with Maplewood football. This will give us added exposure and make us a top notch organization. The kids will really love this. We are excited to get this started.” WTNTribune Radio is committed to developing students in all things dealing with radio broadcasts. They are offering coaches, parents and players to help out with broadcasts. Also, a segment on the station’s signature weekly sports show Bench Press will be dedicated to the Eagles. “Pros, college and even some high schools have media coverage why not the little all-stars, said Station Bordeaux Eagle Varsity Head Coach Ian Phillips Managing Director Harriet Vaughan-Wallace. “These boys and girls go hard every week. Nashville needs to hear about them and we are honored to help.”

Come see your undefeated Nashville Storm take on the Clarksville Wolfpack this Saturday at Antioch High School. Game time is 7 p.m. Former UNA Bear Quinton Patton plays for the San Francisco 49ers

SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

Sounds’ Winning Streak Snapped By OKC By Ron Wynn

The Nashville Sounds’ five-game winning streak ended Sunday at Greer Stadium, as a four-run ninth inning rally by the Oklahoma City Redhawks resulted in a 6-5 loss. Nashville had retaken first place in the Pacific Coast League’s American South division, and still retained a game and a half lead despite the defeat. Rob Wooten lost his first game in relief, as he was the victim of all four Oklahoma City runs. Joe Sclafani’s tworun double was the big blow in the inning, and the Redhawks victory nullified an excellent effort by Nashville’s starting pitcher Michael Blazek. Blazek went six innings and gave up only one run on four hits. He also struck out two. Home runs by Matt Clark and Sean Halton, their third and sixth respectively, had given the Sounds a 5-1 lead. Second baseman Pete Orr had two of Nashville’s seven hits. Nashville had taken Saturday’s game 6-1, with newly converted starter Donovan Hand surrendering only two hits in his 4 1/3 innings. Kyle Heckathorn, who won his third game in five decisions and Jim Henderson teamed

The Sounds’ five-game winning streak was snapped Sunday by Oklahoma City, but Nashville still leads their division in the Pacific Coast League.

with Hand to retired 17 straight batters from the second through the eighth innings. Shawn Zarraga and Sean Halton led the Sounds’ offense, with each man driving in three runs. The Sounds had one of their best offensive games, getting 12 hits. Meanwhile, the Sounds’ pitchers were holding

MLB HALL OF FAME INDUCTION

Oklahoma City to four total hits. Only an eighth inning run averted a Sounds’ shutout. The Sounds’ took the Friday finale from Colorado Springs 4-2. It was their third win in the series, and starter Mike Fiers got his eighth victory in 13 decisions and his second straight. A two-run first inning single by Caleb Gindl got the Sounds’ started. Gindl drove in another run in the fifth with a bases loaded walk. Matt Clark later scored on a wild pitch. Fiers took over the strikeout lead for PCL pitchers, recording seven in 5 2/3 innings. He now has 122 for the season. Alfredo Figaro got the final four outs to close out the game, getting his first save of the season. Nashville began the week with a 58-51 record. The second place Memphis Redbirds were 56-52. Round Rock was third at 55-52 and New Orleans, who had led the division earlier in the month, had dipped all the way to fourth at 55-53. But only two and a half games separated the four teams in the PCL’s tightest divisional race. The Sounds had one more home game against Oklahoma City Monday night, before hitting the road for a fourgame series with Colorado Springs.

MLB

Braves Edge Padres

l-r, Tommy Glavine, Bobby Cox and Greg Maddux display their Hall of Fame busts. All were inducted into the Hall last weekend, along with Joe Torre, Tony La Russa and Frank Thomas.

Three Former Braves Enshrined in Cooperstown By Ron Wynn

The finest years in Atlanta Braves’ history were recognized over the weekend, as the team had two of its greatest pitchers and its finest manager inducted into the Major League Hall of Fame. Pitchers Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux, as well as manager Bobby Cox were part of the class. They joined former Chicago White Sox slugger Frank Thomas and former New York Yankees (as well as Atlanta Braves’) manager Joe Torre plus former Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals’ manager Tony La Russa. A crowd of more than 80,000 welcomed the newest members in the Hall of Fame. Glavine, Maddux and Cox were part of a historic Braves’ period. During that stretch they won 14 straight divisional titles, and made 15 playoff appearances. The only sore spot in that time was the team’s inability to win more than one World Series crown, which they took in 1995. But that remains the only major professional sports title taken by any Atlanta team. “I’m truly humbled to stand here before you,” Cox said. “To Tom Glavine and Greg Maddux, and I have to mention the third member of the big three - John Smoltz - I can honestly say I would not be standing here if it weren’t for you guys.”

Smoltz retired one year after his other pitching mates, and is considered a shoo-in for induction next season. He attended the festivities as part of the team covering it for the MLB network. “I think from a player’s standpoint, given a choice would you win a couple of World Series and endure all those other bad years or would you rather have one World Series and 14 division titles?,” Glavine told USA Today. “I think a lot of guys would say give me the 14 division titles and give me a chance to have a World Series every year. I think that gets lost in the shuffle.” “Do we feel like there’s more disappointment we didn’t win more? Sure. But I’m very confident in saying 14 divison titles is something that we won’t ever see again.” Ironically, Torre, the only man to get more than 2,000 hits and win more than 2,000 games as a manager, both played for and later managed the Atlanta Braves. But he made the Hall for his exploits with the Yankees. Torre’s Yankee teams won 10 division titles, six American league pennants and four World Series titles in 12 years. “Baseball is a game of life,” Torre said. “It’s not perfect, but it feels like it is. That’s the magic of it. We are responsible for giving it the respect it deserves. Our sport is part of the American soul, and

it’s ours to borrow - just for a while.” Frank Thomas spend the bulk of his 19-year Major League career with the White Sox, and more than half that time as a designated hitter. He’s the first player in MLB history to have a .300 average, with at least 20 home runs, 100 runs batted in and 100 walks for seven straight seasons. Thomas was also one of the earliest players to speak out against the use of steroids. He ended his career with a .301 batting average, 521 home runs and 1,704 runs batted in. He thanked his late father in an emotional acceptance speech. “I’m speechless,” Thomas said. “Frank Sr., I know you’re watching. Without you, I know 100 percent I wouldn’t be here in Cooperstown today. You always preached to me, ‘You can be someone special if you really work at it. I took that to heart, Pop.” The Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum also made some presentations Saturday. Joe Garagiola received the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award. Roger Angell was presented the J.J. Taylor Spink Award for meritorious contributions to baseball writing. Texas Rangers announcer Eric Nadel received the Ford Frick Award for major contributions to broadcasting.

The Atlanta Braves broke open a scoreless game with single runs in the seventh and eighth innings Monday, defeating the San Diego Padres 2-0. They ended the 11-game homestand with six wins and five losses.

By Ron Wynn

The Atlanta Braves closed out their 11-game homestand Monday with a 2-0 win over the San Diego Padres. That victory, coupled with an 8-3 blowout on Sunday, allowed Atlanta to take three of four over the Padres. But they had hoped for a much better overall performance than a 6-5 slate. They took two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies, but suffered three defeats in four games at the hand of the Miami Marlins. Those wins put the Marlins back into the Eastern Division race. The Braves did recover from a disappointing Saturday night loss to get back-toback wins on Sunday and Monday. But they faced a surprise starter in Monday’s contest. Former journeyman outfielder Jason Lane, who played for Houston and San Diego as an everyday player from 2002-07 before converting to pitching, became the oldest player since Satchell Paige to start a big game league. Lane also gave the Padres six scoreless innings, getting out of trouble a couple of times, but basically holding up well against the Atlanta hitters. Then catcher Evan Gattis, only recently returned to the lineup, hit his 17th home run in the seventh

inning to break a scoreless tie. It was Gattis’ first home run since June 8, and he’d only gotten off the disabled list three days earlier. Gattis added a two-out run scoring single in the eighth inning, giving the Braves their final run. Ervin Santana won his 10th game in 16 decisions, pitching eight scoreless innings and scattering five hits. He also had a season high 11 strikeouts, and this was his second consecutive game with double digit strikeouts. Craig Kimbrel worked the ninth inning and got his 32nd save. Besides the excellent pitching, the Braves also got sparkling defense. Shortstop Andleton Simmons had four exceptional plays and left fielder Justin Upton had a key assist in the seventh. He threw out a runner trying to stretch a single into a double. The play proved pivotal as the next Padres’ hitter singled. Instead of a possible big inning, Santana was able to close things out without any runs scoring. Unfortunately, just as they finally got one player off the disabled list and back in the lineup, the Braves lost another. Jason Hayward was scratched from both Sunday and Monday’s games due to a lower back injury. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Monday that

Hayward’s injury wasn’t as serious as Gattis’, and that they hoped to get him back in the lineup by the middle of the week. Having completed the longest homestand of the season, the Braves now hit the road for what looks like a much tougher road trip and set of opponents. They opened against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team currently leading the National League’s Western Division and coming off a road sweep of their biggest rivals, the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers have the National League’s finest starting pitcher in Clayton Kershaw, and have recently made some changes in their outfield. They’ve moved Yasiel Puig to center field and Matt Kemp to right field. Both switches seem to have energized those players. The Braves then move on to San Diego, for a return engagement against the Padres, always a much better club at home. The road trip ends against the much improved Seattle Mariners, currently third in the American League’s Western Division. Monday’s victory pulled Atlanta to within one game of the Washington Nationals and first place in the Eastern Division. Their 58-48 record not only had them in second place for the division, but in one of the two wild card spots for the playoffs.

SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

10B

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

TSU Picked to Finish 3rd in OVC

BY RON WYNN NFL’s Ray Rice Ruling Generates Adverse Reaction

Ray Rice

The National Football League doesn’t make many mistakes, but when they do, they are usually major ones. Commissioner Roger Goodell and anyone else responsible for the league’s personal conduct policies angered many people last week with their ruling on Baltimore Ravens’ running back Ray Rice. Thousands of people have watched the videotape of Rice hauling his then girl friend (now wife) Janay out of an elevator at a New Jersey casino last January. She was unconscious, and those who’ve seen another, less publicized tape of what happened inside the elevator, maintain Rice knocked her out. What’s not in dispute is Rice has since entered a pretrial diversion program, the two have gotten married, and should he complete the program the incident will be expunged from his record. But the NFL’s decision to suspend him only two games, starting Aug. 30, has triggered more outrage than ensued when the video first surfaced. That an incident of alleged domestic abuse should get less punishment than a DUI or violations for PED or drug use has angered many observers. Rice did not appeal the suspension, which is two games less than the mandatory punishment for things ranging from getting caught smoking marijuana to being arrested for speeding. The problem of domestic violence in America is at epidemic levels, something the NFL apparently didn’t take into consideration when deciding the punishment. Goodell has long presented himself as the “tough sheriff in town,” but he looks like anything but in the face of a two-game suspension where physical violence was involved. At press time, the Commissioner had not publicly responded to nationwide calls for an explanation. But conspiracy theorists were claiming he was using this situation to smooth the way for an easier ruling against Colts’ owner Jim Irsay, whose array of pending charges involving DUI and drug possession offenses hasn’t yet gone to court. In the absence of either more factual material or a direct statement, it is safe to say Goodell didn’t anticipate the firestorm this ruling would generate. Granted, no one other than those who saw the videotape inside the elevator know exactly what happened, and it is true Rice’s wife has refused to discuss the incident or seek further punishment. However, none of that excuses Rice’s actions, nor gives the NFL an excuse for a softball penalty. Neither Rice or any other male ever has a reason for striking a woman unless absolutely forced to save a life. Verbal abuse is certainly not a reason, and should never be seen as justifiable provocation for physical violence. Ray Rice has been a solid NFL veteran and player for many years, and up to now never been in trouble. But he still should have gotten much more than two games for this incident, both to send a message it is not acceptable behavior, and to let everyone know the NFL takes domestic violence more seriously than they do PED use or striking players with the crown of the helmet.

By Ron Wynn

The Tennessee State Tigers were picked to finish third last week by the various journalists covering the Ohio Valley Conference. Jacksonville State, a team that TSU soundly defeated last season, is the choice for first place, followed by Eastern Illinois. All three teams made the FCS playoffs in 2013. But the Tigers return 58 players from a team that ended a playoff drought and for much of the year was ranked first among HBCU schools. Coach Rod Reed also has six starters back on both offense and defense from a team that ranked sixth nationally in total defense and was also in the top ten in several other categories. Defensive lineman Anthony Bass, last year’s OVC Defensive Player of the Year, was picked to repeat as he was the preseason choice for that honor. Bass’ spectacular season included 14.5 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks, a pair of forced and recovered fumbles, even four passes broken up. He was one of four TSU players named to the All-OVC pre-season defensive team. Joining him were defensive back Daniel Fitzpatrick, middle linebacker Nick Thrasher and defensive back De’Ante Saunders. QB Mike German and lineman Robert Myers were Tigers’ selected for the All-OVC offensive team. German had problems last season with discipline, but thus far things have proceeded smooth-

Tennessee State University head coach Rod Reed talks about his 2014 squad, which returns six starters on both offense and defense. The Tigers will open the season with the John Merritt Classic against Edward Waters on Aug. 30.

ly. His leadership will be key to any hopes the Tigers have of returning to the FCS playoffs. This year’s schedule is far more favorable than in 2013, with six home games scheduled, three of them at Hale Stadium. The ﬁrst of three at LP Field is also the season-opening John Merritt Classic Aug. 30. That matches the Tigers against Edward Waters. They then hit the road for the second game, traveling to Alabama State Sept. 6. The annual Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis Sept. 13 features the Tigers against Jackson State. They continue their September slate against Tennessee Tech in the OVC opener Sept. 20. It’s also the ﬁrst of three at Hale Stadium.

TSU entertains old rival Florida A&M Sept. 27 at LP Field. They start October on the road at Southeast Missouri. Then they return to Hale for two straight. The ﬁrst is against Jacksonville State Oct. 11, followed by UT Martin Oct. 18. The Tigers are back on the road with a tough one Oct. 25, visiting Eastern Illinois. November begins with their ﬁnal home game against Eastern Kentucky on Nov. 1. They travel to Austin Peay Nov. 8, then have an open date. The regular season concludes Nov. 22 at Murray State. TSU hopes to either win the OVC outright, or earn another at-large invitation to the FCS playoffs. Those begin Nov. 25.

NFL PRESEASON

Titans Begin Evaluations On Lines By Ron Wynn

With the pre-season opener against the Green Bay Packers looming on Aug. 9, the Tennessee Titans have a lot of decisions to make on both sides of the ball. They are also well aware that fans have grown weary of waiting till next year for a team that hasn’t even been in the post season since 2008, and won its last playoff game in 2003.

Dexter McCluster has previously demonstrated his prowess at catching the ball out of the backfield and open field acumen for the Kansas City Chiefs. The Titans hope he can duplicate his past success this season for Tennessee.

A perennial problem that’s plagued the Titans dating back to the Jeff Fisher days has been offensive productivity. During the peak years, Tennessee relied on a punishing ground game keyed by Eddie George, then later a speed and slash attack featuring Chris Johnson.

But now running backs in the NFL have been greatly devalued in the transition to spread offenses and prolific passers. The first question is whether Tennessee has the personnel, either in the backfield or among its receiver corps, to match some of the high scoring teams they’ll face, most notably the Indianapolis Colts. In fairness, the Titans have definitely turned their roster over. There are only three players left from the 2008 team that was Tennessee’s last playoff entry. New coach Ken Whisenhunt insists that no one on his staff is preaching patience or rebuilding, and that the pressure is on to succeed immediately. Much of that depends on whether starting QB Jake Locker’s past problems are just that: ancient history. If he can stay healthy and prove that he can be a major threat in the passing game, that will make the Titans much tougher to defend. The offensive line has undergone some serious transitions. Nashville has taken offensive linemen first in the draft two straight years, and also signed big name linemen as free agents. Should Locker suffer another season-ending injury due to being hit, those transactions will be examined even closer. Despite Johnson’s presence last year, the Titans’ rushing attack was just middleof-the-pack, finishing 14th in the NFL. There are four prime players among the running backs, but the big battle’s between rookie Bishop Sankey and veteran Dexter McCluster. The Titans have an excellent veteran wide receiver in Nate Washington, who’s starting his sixth season with them. Kendall Wright looks ready to become a star and expectations are equally high for second-year man Justin Hunter. Their performances are closely tied to Locker’s, since his anticipated improvement should result in more receptions for everyone.

Next Week in The Tribune: The new look Tennessee Titans will begin pre-season play at home as the Green Bay Packers come to town. Meanwhile, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State and Tennessee State all prepare for season openers later in the month. Baseball also continues, with both the Sounds and Atlanta Braves locked in heated races for the PCL and MLB playoﬀs. We’ll have all those stories and more next week in the Tribune.

They also look for more production from tight end Delanie Walker. Defensively, the Titans have a solid secondary, a decent group of linebackers and depth in the defensive line. Safety Bernard Pollard has been a steady presence since being acquired in free agency, and they’re hopeful that the new hybrid 3-4 scheme will generate both more sacks and fewer rushing touchdowns. Tennessee gave up 21 rushing touchdowns last season and allowed teams to score touchdowns in the red zone 64 percent of the time. Those two stats placed them third and fourth worst in the NFL in those two vital defensive areas. Fans can attend Titans’ practices for a few more days, starting with the Friday 2:50 - 5 p.m. session. The other days where fans can attend are Aug. 3, Aug. 6, Aug. 11 and Aug 12. Practice on Aug. 3 runs from 2:20 4:05 p.m. The Aug 6. time is 9:20-11:30 a.m. Practice runs on Aug. 11 and Aug. 12 from 2:50-5 p.m. Designated players will be available Friday for autographs. All practices are at Saint Thomas Sports Park, 460 Great Circle Road in Metrocenter, except for Aug. 4. That one will be at the Atlanta Falcons facility in Flowery Branch, Ga. It begins at 2 p.m. and is also open to the public.

PRESEASON SCHEDULE

Aug. 9 - Green Bay Aug. 15 - At New Orleans Aug. 23 - At Atlanta Aug. 28 - Minnesota All pre-season games on WKRN-2

ON THIS DAY

On This Day in 1988 Willie Stargell became the 200th person inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. He played 21 years in the big leagues, all for the Pittsburgh Pirates as a left fielder and first baseman. During his tenure, the Pirates won six Eastern Division titles, two National League championships and two World Series titles. Stargell was the key figure on the 1979 “We Are Family” Pirates who came back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Baltimore Orioles, winning games six and seven on the road. Stargell passed in 2001.

FORECLOSURES & LEGALS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated November 23, 2009, executed by RHONDA Y WEAVER AND RONALD G WEAVER, conveying certain real property therein described to JOSEPH B. PITT, JR., as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded December 11, 2009, at Instrument Number 20091211-0113223, see also Subordination of Lien at Instrument Number 20091211-0113224; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 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 SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DAVIDSON IN THE STATE OF TN BEING LOT NO. 1 OF GLENWOOD TRACE, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 6900, PAGE 359, REGISTER`S OFFICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A METES AND BOUNDS DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 128 07 0A 001.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 7700 SAWYER BROWN RD, 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): RHONDA Y WEAVER AND RONALD G WEAVER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: UNITED GUARANTY RESIDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Citibank, F.S.B. 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 #71576 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 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, 2008, executed by ANTHONY G. MILLER AND LISA B. MILLER, conveying certain real property therein described to BRYAN D. SPICER, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 6, 2008, at Instrument Number 20080506-0046461; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC a Delaware Limited Liability Company who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOT NO. 135 ON THE PLAN OF FAIR OAKS, SECTION II, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 4460, PAGE 52 AND 53, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HERE MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION OF SAID LOT. Parcel ID: 162060160000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 211 TOWNES DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37211. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): ANTHONY G. MILLER AND LISA B. MILLER 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 #71742 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 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 27, 2009, executed by CHARLES MARSHALL, conveying certain real property therein described to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded September 21, 2009, at Instrument Number 20090921-0087561; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC a Delaware Limited Liability Company who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 14, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: TO WIT: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 176A, ZONE LOT DIVISION OF PERCY PRIEST WOODS, SECTION FOUR, LOTS 172-180 OF RECORD IN BOOK 6250, PAGE 993, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 10816022100 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 834 WOODCRAFT 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): ESTATE AND/OR HEIRS-AT-LAW OF CHARLES MARSHALL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 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 #71888 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 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 12, 1999, executed by MARY A. MULLICAN AND PATRICK R. NORRIS A/K/A PATRICK NORRIS, 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 November 29, 1999, in Deed Book 11757, Page 931; 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 20053 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 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: PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 1549 MEADOW BEND DRIVE, MADISON, DAVIDSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, 37115, AND: BEING LOT NO. 13 ON THE PLAN OF MEADOW BEND, SECTION THREE, A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 12-13, 54-56, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 6200 AT PAGE 450, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO MARY A. MULLICAN AND PATRICK R. NORRIS ON 10/19/91, BY DEED FROM TIMOTHY EDWARD CASTILLO AND WIFE, LAVERNE BENNER CASTILLO, FILED FOR RECORD ON 10/17/91, IN BOOK 8465, PAGE 48, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. THE SAID PATRICK R. NORRIS AND PATRICK NORRIS ARE ONE AND THE SAME. THE SAID PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF RESIDENCE FOR PATRICK NORRIS. Parcel ID: 05208016600 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1549 MEADOW BEND DRIVE, MADISON, TN 37115. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): MARY A. MULLICAN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC ASSIGNEE OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK PATRICK R. NORRIS A/K/A PATRICK NORRIS 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 #71941 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 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 30, 2003, executed by BRANDI M. CARTER, 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 August 12, 2003, at Instrument Number 20030812-0114925; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 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 SITUATED IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO WIT: BEING LOT 130, MEADOW WOODS, SECTION 3, A PLAT OF WHICH IS OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 200009210094039, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. Parcel ID: 164160A07200CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 820 STONE FLOWER COURT, 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): BRANDI M. CARTER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: AMSOUTH BANK 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 #71944 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 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 12, 2004, executed by DEBORAH B. DENTON, conveying certain real property therein described to Arnold M. Weiss, Attorney, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded February 25, 2004, at Instrument Number 20040225-0021150; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LOCATED IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO-WIT: BEING UNIT NO. 1024 ON THE PLAN OF HERITAGE VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS SECTION 1, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED OF RECORD IN BOOK 4758, PAGE 179, AMENDED BY BOOK 4808, PAGE 829; BOOK 5102, PAGE 383 AND BOOK 6484, PAGE 287, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 4675, PAGE 46, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL ZONING REGULATIONS, BUILDING RESTRICTIONS, SETBACK LINES, IF ANY, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PROPERTY. Parcel ID: 42-11A/24.00 CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1024 HERITAGE DRIVE, MADISON, TN 37115. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): DEBORAH B. DENTON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC, HERITAGE VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, The bank of New York, fka the bank of new York, as successor trustee to jpmorgan chase bank, n.a., as trustee for the certificateholders of cwabs master trust, revolving home equity loan asset backed notes, series 2004-1 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 #71957 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 22, 2008, executed by ANNITIA JACKSON AND RONALD R. JACKSON, conveying certain real property therein described to DEBORAH B. NIETO, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded February 29, 2008, at Instrument Number 20080229-0020158; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE BEING LOT 133 ON THE FINAL PLAT OF PHASE 4, 5, 6, OF BROOKVIEW SUBDIVISION, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20060303-0025044, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION THEREOF. Parcel ID: 059040A09500CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2934 VISTA LANE, NASHVILLE, TN 37207. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): ANNITIA JACKSON AND RONALD R. JACKSON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Brookview Homeowner`s Association, Inc., LVNV Funding, LLC as assignee of Sears, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #71976 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated February 16, 2010, executed by LODEMA AUDRAIN AND KENDRA MILES, conveying certain real property therein described to I DYKE TATUM, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded March 17, 2010, at Instrument Number 20100317-0020181; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, 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: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 108, ON THE PLAN OF CASTLEGATE, SECTION 1, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 4460, PAGE 115, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH SAID PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION THEREOF. PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 136-14-0-080.00 Parcel ID: 136-14-0-080.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 500 BLUEWATER DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37217. 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): LODEMA AUDRAIN AND KENDRA MILES 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 #71983 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 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 10, 2000, executed by DONNA L. ROBERTSON WOODEN AND PAUL WOODEN, JR., conveying certain real property therein described to JOHN B. PHILIP, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded June 19, 2000, at Instrument Number 200006190060737; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to EQUICREDIT CORPORATION OF AMERICA who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 94 THE PLAN OF GIBSON HEIGHTS, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 1835, PAGE 133, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 07310000600 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2602 SHADOW LANE, NASHVILLE, TN 37216. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): DONNA L. ROBERTSON WOODEN AND PAUL WOODEN, JR. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: MAIN STREET ACQUISITION CORP. - CHASE/WASHINGTON MUTUAL, TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. 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 #72021 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 2014-08-07

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, 2004, executed by CHRISTOPHER B. DOOLEY AND MARCIA DOOLEY, conveying certain real property therein described to ARCHER LAND TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded June 18, 2004, at Instrument Number 20040618-0072390; 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 CWMBS INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2004-7, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-7 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN THE 10TH CIVIL DISTRICT OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AS FOLLOWS: DESCRIBED AS TRACT NO. 1 ON SURVEY BY RAY G. COLE, SURVEYOR LICENSE NO. 924, DATED 09/17/84 AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT AN IRON PIN SET IN THE NORTHWESTERLY MARGIN OF LOWER WALKER`S CREEK ROAD BEING THE ORIGINAL NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIS TRACT AS DESCRIBED IN DEED OF RECORD IN BOOK 3572, PAGE 616, REGISTER`S OFFICE, AND THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF J.A. RUSSELL PROPERTY; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY MARGIN OF LOWER WALKER`S CREEK ROAD S 42 DEGREES 47 MINUTES 31 SECONDS W 240 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE ALONG A CURVE HAVING A RADIUS OF 1138.57 FEET A DISTANCE OF 149.78 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE S 35 DEGREES 15 MINUTES 16 SECONDS W, 217.04 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET; THENCE LEAVING THE NORTHWESTERLY MARGIN OF LOWER WALKER`S CREEK ROAD N 61 DEGREES 13 MINUTES 27 SECONDS W 779.11 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET; THENCE N 1 DEGREE 48 MINUTES 44 SECONDS E 198 FEET TO AN IRON PIN SET BY A POST; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHERLY MARGIN OF J.A. RUSSELL PROPERTY S 84 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 9 SECONDS E 1064.55 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 7.611 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Parcel ID: 01700028200 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2901 LOWER WALKER CREEK ROAD, GOODLETTSVILLE, TN 37072. 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): CHRISTOPHER B. DOOLEY AND MARCIA DOOLEY 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 FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS MASTER TRUST, REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2004-F 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 #72023 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 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 30, 1998, executed by EARL E. WARREN AND VERONICA WARREN, conveying certain real property therein described as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded October 6, 1998, in Deed Book 11144, Page 855; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF

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AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOT NO. 506, SECTION EIGHT, BORDEAUX HILLS, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 4175, PAGE 113, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO THE WITHIN NAMED GRANTORS BY DEED OF EVEN DATE RECORDED SIMULTANEOUSLY HEREWITH. Parcel ID: 080 03 0 047.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 3411 COCOA DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37206. 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): EARL E. WARREN AND VERONICA WARREN OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Nashville Housing Fund, 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 #72024 201407-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated March 23, 2005, executed by SANDRA MIZE A/K/A SANDRA J. MIZE, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded April 4, 2005, at Instrument Number 20050404-0036624; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: MAP/PARCELL: 043-14-0041.00 BEING LOT NO. 7 AND 8 ON THE PLAN OF TRACT 1, FOREST PARK ACREAGE TRACTS, AS OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 843, PAGE 81, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 043 14 0 041.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 529 E MAPLE ST, MADISON, TN 37115. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): SANDRA MIZE A/K/A SANDRA J. MIZE 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

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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 #72029 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on August 28, 2014 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the Auction.com Room, Schermerhorn Symphony Center, One Symphony Place, Nashville, Tennessee 37201, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by JASON LAJUAN TATE, SR. AND GLORIA TATE, to ADVANTAGE TITLE AND ESCROW, Trustee, on June 22, 2009, as Instrument No. 20090630-0060854 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. 27, ON THE PLAN OF CASTLEGATE, SECTION I, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 4460, PAGE 115, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO JASON TATE BY DEED OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT #20090630-0060853. Tax ID: 13614002700 Current Owner(s) of Property: JASON LAJUAN TATE, SR. AND GLORIA TATE The street address of the above described property is believed to be 545 CASTLEGATE 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: CARMEL FINANCIAL CORP 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. 14-000209672 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72030 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on August 21, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by SANDRA TROTTER LEE AND ROBERT R. LEE, to ARCHER LAND TITLE INC, Trustee, on January 19, 2007, as Instrument No. 20070129-0011499 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2007 MASTR ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2007HE1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HE1 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: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, IN THE STATE OF

CLASSIFIEDS 12B TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING THE EASTERLY 5.0 FEET OF LOT NO. 1 AND THE WESTERLY 45.0 FEET OF LOT NO. 2 ON THE PLAN OF OLIVIA W. SHARPE`S ADDITION TO NASHVILLE OF RECORD IN BOOK 332, PAGE 17, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Tax ID: 08306023800 Current Owner(s) of Property: SANDRA TROTTER LEE AND ROBERT R. LEE The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1703 EASTLAND AVENUE , NASHVILLE, TN 37206, 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: TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND JUDGMENT: TENNESSEE STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION AND JUDGMENT: SOUTHEAST FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION 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. Notice of this Substitute Trustee s Sale has been timely given to the State of Tennessee as required by T.C.A. §67-1-1433(b)(1) and said sale is subject to the right of redemption by the DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, STATE OF TENNESSEE by reason of lien of record in the original amount of $0.00 as Instrument No. 20120911-0082131 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee, and subject to any accrued taxes and restrictions. 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. 14-000515-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72035 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on August 21, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by RALPH D STEVENS, to JAMES H. MARSHALL, Trustee, on August 31, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060906-0109888 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for TBW Mortgage-Backed Trust Series 2006-5, TBW Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-5 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 40 ON THE PLAN OF HICKORY BEND SUBDIVISION, SECTION 7 OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 3600, PAGE 29, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DISCRIPTION. Tax ID: 09705001000 Current Owner(s) of Property: RALPH D STEVENS The street address of the above described property is believed to be 616 LARCHWOOD DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37212, 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: TRAFFIC VIOLATION BUREAU AND INDIVIDUAL LIEN - LINDA HILL AND GREEN BANK AND MIDSOUTH BANK AND THOMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC AND PINNACLE BANK AND SYNOVUS 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. 14-000519670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72042 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 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 25, 2002, executed by PEGGY A. CAMPBELL AND THOMAS W. CAMPBELL, 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 July 5, 2002, at Instrument Number 20020705-0081064; 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 2002-BC3 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE BEING LOT NO. 56 FOR THE REVISED PLAN OF CALDWELL HALL SECTION I AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 2900, PAGE 59, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY. SAID LOT NO. 56 BEGINS AT A POINT IN THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF SHADESCREST DRIVE BETWEEN LOTS NOS. 56 AND 55 THENCE NORTHWESTERLY 94 FEET WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SOLD TWO LOTS TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT THE COMMON CORNER OF LOTS NO. 55 AND 111 THENCE WESTERLY WITH THE LINE BETWEEN LOTS NO. 111 AND 56, 45 FEET TO A POINT IN THE COMMON CORNER OF LOTS 56 AND 57, THENCE SOUTHERLY WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SAID TWO LOTS 150 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTHERLY MARGINS OF BLACKMAN ROAD THENCE WITH SAID MARGIN OF BLACKMAN ROAD EASTERLY 92.01 FEET TO A POINT THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE THENCE AROUND SAID CURVE NORTHERLY 39.27 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF SHADESCREST DRIVE THENCE WITH SAID MARGIN OF SHADESCREST DRIVE NORTHERLY 93.86 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel ID: 147-6-46.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 244 BLACKMAN ROAD, NASHVILLE, TN 37211. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): PEGGY A. CAMPBELL AND THOMAS W. CAMPBELL OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. (USA), COLLINS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., LVNV FUNDING LLC as assignee of GE CAPITAL - WALMART, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF FRIEDMAN`S INC I.S.P.C. 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

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014 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 #72047 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 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, 2006, executed by Waleed Ibrahim, 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 October 4, 2006, at Instrument Number 20061004-0122855; 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 August 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 98, ON THE PLAN OF MIRO MEADOWS, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 1424, PAGES 94-95, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 12-2/24.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1023 Briley Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37217. 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): Waleed Ibrahim OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: America`s Wholesale Lender, Gault Financial, LLC assignee of Chase Bank, Riverwalk Holdings, LTD assignee of US Bank National Associates, ND, The Bank of New York Mellon FKA the Bank of New York, As Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWHEQ, INC., Home Equity Loan Asset Backed Certificates Series 2006-S8 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 #72049 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on August 21, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by ELAINE H DEATHERIDGE AND LOUIS D DEATHERIDGE, to ATTY ARNOLD M. WEISS, Trustee, on June 29, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060717-0085678 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Residential Asset Securities Corporation, Home Equity Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2006-KS7 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 10 ON THE PLAN OF FORREST TRAILS OF RECORD IN BOOK 3700, PAGE 24 AND 23, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY. TENNESSEE. BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF CROMWELL DRIVE. AT SITE COMMON FRONT CORNER OF LOTS 9 AND 10; THENCE WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SAID LOTS NORTHWESTERLY, 412.7 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF A 25-FOOT ACCESS EASEMENT; THENCE WITH THE MARGIN OF SAID EASEMENT SOUTHERLY 343.4 FEET TO AN IRON PIN IN THE NORTHERLY MARGIN OF OLD HICKORY BIVD THENCE WITH THE MARGIN OF THE SAME EASTERLY 340 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT AT THE BEGINNING OF A CURVE TO THE LELI HAVING A RADIUS OF 25 FEET; THENCE AROUND SAID CURVE 39.27 FEET TO A CONCRETE MONUMENT IN THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF CROMWELL DRIVE; THENCE WITH THE MARGIN OF THE SAME NORTHERLY 202.41 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LOUIS AND ELAINE DEATHERIDGE IN BOOK 5925, PAGE 272, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Tax ID: 158-10-0-006.00 Current Owner(s) of Property: ELAINE H DEATHERIDGE AND LOUIS D DEATHERIDGE The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1801 CROMWELL DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37215, 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 MIDLAND FUNDING LLC AND JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF CACV OF COLORADO, 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. 14-000613670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72053 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on August 21, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by MICHAEL W. NORTHERN AND LAKESHA NORTHERN, to ELITE TITLE, Trustee, on October 13, 2005, as Instrument No. 20051019-0125893 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-KS1 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: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LOCATED IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO-WIT: BEING LOT NO. 33 ON THE PLAN OF SECTION NINE, TERRAGON TRAILS , OF RECORD IN BOOK 5200, PAGE 85, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MERE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Tax ID: 148-08-0-219-00 Current Owner(s) of Property: MICHAEL W. NORTHERN AND LAKESHA NORTHERN The street address of the above described property is believed to be 4665 Long Branch Drive, Antioch, TN 37013, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR

THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: SANTANDER BANK, N.A. (NATCO) JUNIOR LIEN THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-000857670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72056 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on August 21, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by LAKEESHA RAINEY AND JEROME RAINEY, to ADVANTAGE TITLE & ESCROW, Trustee, on January 30, 2004, as Instrument No. 20040206-0014903 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT TRUST 2004-FF3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-FF3 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: BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 307, VILLAGES OF LONG HUNTER, A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, PHASE I, RECORDED IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20010123-0006894, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION. BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO LAKEESHA RAINEY AND HUSBAND, JEROME RAINEY, BY DEED OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO.20040206-0014902 , REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Tax ID: 151100A10100CO Current Owner(s) of Property: LAKEESHA RAINEY AND JEROME RAINEY The street address of the above described property is believed to be 7432 East Winchester Drive, Antioch, TN 37013, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF FORD -MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY AND FIRST FRANKLIN FINANCIAL JUNIOR LIEN AND VILLAGES OF LONG HUNTER HOA AND VILLAGES OF LONG HUNTER HOA 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. 14-000986670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72057 2014-07-17 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 11, 2001, executed by AMY TAYLOR , WILLIAM T. TAYLOR, conveying certain real property therein described to PRLAP, INC, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 23, 2001, at Instrument Number 20010523-0053223; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEING LOT NO. 14 ON THE PLAN OF PLEASANT VIEW SUBDIVISION OF MRS. MCCOMBS PROPERTY. AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 421 , PAGE 134, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SAID LOT NO. 14 FRONTS 50 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF EAST MORTON AND RUNS BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES OF 174 FEET TO AN ALLEY. Parcel ID: 11914-218 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 313 EAST MORTON AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37211. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): AMY TAYLOR , WILLIAM T. TAYLOR OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: A.F.S. ASSIGNEE OF BANK ONE, GAULT FINANCIAL, LLC, LVNV Funding LLC as assignee of Credit One Bank, N.A., USA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, Internal Revenue Service (TN) The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. In addition this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 7425(d)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument Number 200712170144234. Notice of the sale has been given to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA in accordance with 26 U.S.C. 7425(b). THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72144 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated October 31, 2006, executed by EMIL METZGER AND JOANNA METZGER, conveying certain real property therein described to BELL AND ALEXANDER TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded November 2, 2006, at Instrument Number 20061102-0136374; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK N.A. TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE MERRILL LYNCH FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF18 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office

of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT(S) 184, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP ENTITLED TULIP GROVE, SECTION FOUR, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 4175, PAGE(S) 12, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 07507007600 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4416 BATON ROUGE DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37076. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): EMIL METZGER AND JOANNA METZGER OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-FFA The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72163 201407-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 3, 2006, executed by JAMIE HOPKINS, conveying certain real property therein described to ROBERT M. WILSON, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 9, 2006, at Instrument Number 20060509-0053858; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OF THE MLMI TRUST, MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-MLN1 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING UNIT NO. 202 ON THE PLAN OF EXHIBIT “A”, MASTER DEED LOT LAYOUT (PRIVATE ELEMENT), PHASE V, MILL PARK (FORMERLY HICKORY HOLLOW TOWNHOMES), AS SHOWN BY PLAT APPEARING OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 20050131-0011265, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR MORE COMPLETE DETAILS OF SAID UNIT. Parcel ID: 163050B19400CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 202 Hickory Hollow Parkway a/k/a 5170 Hickory Hollow Parkway, #102, Antioch, TN 37013. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): ESTATE AND/OR HEIRSAT-LAW OF JAMIE HOPKINS, BERNICE HOPKINS OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”), acting solely as a nominee for MORTGAGE LENDERS NETWORK USA, INC. The sale of the above-described property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www.rubinlublin.com/propertylistings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72177 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on August 28, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by GARY S BINKLEY, to ARNOLD M WEISS, Trustee, on May 2, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060522-0060004 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF AUGUST 1, 2006 MASTR ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-HE3 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE3 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: BEING LOT NO. 5 ON AN ADVANCE COPY OF THE PLAN OF MERRY OAKS SUBDIVISION IN THE 3RD DISTRICT OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, SHOWN ON A COPY OF A PLAN OF THEREOF PREPARED BY W.W. TURNER COMPANY, ENGINEERS, AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTH MARGIN OF LEBANON PIKE, AT THE CORNER OF LOTS NOS 4 AND 5 THENCE WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SAID LOTS SOUTHERLY 360 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE EASTERLY 123 FEET TO A POINT, THE CORNER OF LOTS NOS 5 AND 6: THENCE WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SAID LOTS, NORTHERLY 360 FEET TO THE SOUTH MARGIN OF LEBANON PIKE; THENCE WITH THE MARGIN OF THE SAME, WESTERLY 123 FEET TO THE BEGINNING. INCLUDED BUT EXCLUDED FROM THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION AS FOLLOWS: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE BEING PART OF LOT NO 5 ON THE PLAN OF MERRY OAKS, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 1835. PAGES 67 AND 68, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY. BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTH MARGIN OF LEBANON PIKE AT THE CORNER OF LOTS 4 AND 5; THENCE WITH THE MARGIN OF THE SAME NORTH 82 DEG. 10` 20” EAST 123 FEET TO A POINT AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT NO 5 THENCE SOUTHERLY 18 FEET ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT NO. 5 TO A POINT THENCE SOUTH 78 DEG. 54` 53” WEST 20 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING WHERE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ACCESS WILL BE CONTROLLED BY THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND FROM WHICH POINT WEST ALL RIGHTS TO INGRESS OR EGRESS TO OR FROM AND ACROSS FROM ABUTTING LANDS IS HEREBY CONVEYED IN FEE SIMPLE; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 78 DEG. 54` 53” WEST 103.2 FEEL ALONG THE HERETOFORE SAID CONTROLLED ACROSS RIGHT -OF -WAY LINE TO A POINT IN THE LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS NO 4 AND 5, SAID POINT BEING THE END TO THE CONTROLLED ACCESS RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE; THENCE NORTHERLY 25 FEET ALONG THE LOT LINE BETWEEN LOTS NOS 4 AND 5 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Tax ID: N/A Current Owner(s) of Property: GARY S BINKLEY The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2303 LEBANON PIKE , NASHVILLE, TN 37214, 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: PROPERTY TITLE SERVICES, LLC AND MAC ELLIOTT BAGGETT AND JAMES HYDEN,

TRUSTEE AND WALEED SEDER 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. 14-000393-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72181 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated January 29, 2010, executed by VIVIAN BOND-STEWART, conveying certain real property therein described to ARNOLD M WEISS, ATTORNEY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded February 3, 2010, at Instrument Number 20100203-0008688; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Front Entrance of The Historic Davidson County Courthouse, One Public Square, Nashville, TN 37201, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING ALL OF UNIT 20, ON THE FINAL PLAT OF AUTUMN GLEN SECTION 1, A CONDOMINIUM REGIME, AS SHOWN BY PLAT APPEARING OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20020926-0117438, OF THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR MORE COMPLETE DETAILS OF SAID UNIT. Parcel ID: 164 06 0A 020.00 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4316 SUMMER CREST BLVD #302, ANTIOCH, TN 37013. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): VIVIAN BOND-STEWART OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: The sale of the abovedescribed property shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any unpaid taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; and to any matter that an accurate survey of the premises might disclose. This property is being sold with the express reservation that it is subject to confirmation by the lender or Substitute Trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The Property is sold as is, where is, without representations or warranties of any kind, including fitness for a particular use or purpose. THIS LAW FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, Substitute Trustee 119 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Memphis, TN 38103 www. rubinlublin.com/property-listings.php Tel: (877) 813-0992 Fax: (404) 601-5846 Ad #72186 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on August 28, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by JOSE LUIS GARCIA, to Heritage Title Services LLC, Trustee, on August 17, 2006, as Instrument No. 20061010-0125739 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2006 MASTR ASSETBACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-HE5 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE5 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: Being Lot No. 252 on the Plan of Hampton Park (formerly Chitwood Downs, a Planned Unit Development) of record in Plat Book 6900, Pages 550, 551 and 552 and Certificate of Correction of record in Book 7462, Page 445 and by an Amendment to Change Name of record in Book 8181, Page 112, all of record in the Register`s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete legal description. Tax ID: 063160B17000CO Current Owner(s) of Property: JOSE LUIS GARCIA The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1005 Tonyawood Drive, Old Hickory, TN 37138, 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: FRANKLIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION AND MIDLAND FUNDING LLC AND LVNV FUNDING LLC AND HAMPTON PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND EQUIFIRST CORPORATION THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 13-004686670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72194 2014-07-24 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 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 26, 2006, executed by CHUN H. LEE AND JANET YONG LEE, conveying certain real property therein described to M. TODD JACKSON, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded November 1, 2006, at Instrument Number 20061101-0135553; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank NA, successor trustee to Bank of America, NA, successor in interest to LaSalle Bank NA, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates,WMALT Series 2007-2 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on August 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 4 ON THE PLAN OF LEALAND MANOR, SEVENTH ADDITION, OF RECORD IN BOOK 2083, PAGE 24, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY. SAID LOT NO. 4 FRONTS 190 FEET ON THE EASTERLY MARGIN OF GRANNY WHITE PIKE AND EXTENDS BACK 457.5 FEET ON THE NORTHERLY LINE AND 454.4 ON THE SOUTHERLY LINE TO A DEAD LINE IN THE REAR MEASURING 190 FEET THEREON. Parcel ID: 14503005900 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 5008 GRANNY WHITE PIKE, NASHVILLE TN,

NASHVILLE, TN 37220. 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): CHUN H. LEE AND JANET YONG LEE OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”), acting solely as a nominee for GREENPOINT MORTGAGE FUNDING, INC., WILLIAMSON SQUARE ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, FIRST TENNESSEE BANK 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 #72208 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 4, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by MARQUINTA GRISETTE, to RUDY TITLE & ESCROW LLC, Trustee, on September 8, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060914-0113889 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR ABFC 2006-HE1 TRUST The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. I ON THE FINAL PLAT OF PART OF LOT 45, CAPITOL VIEW SUBDIVISION, OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20060124-0009097, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION Tax ID: 06016006600 Current Owner(s) of Property: MARQUINTA GRISETTE The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2822 BRUNSWICK DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37207, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: CREDIT ONE AND ACCREDITED HOME LENDERS THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-001005-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72343 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 4, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by LYNNWOOD WILLIAMS, to FIRST TITLE CORPORATION, Trustee, on November 22, 2005, as Instrument No. 20051207-0147149 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-1 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY TENNESSEE BEING LOT NO. 7 ON THE PLAN OF WILLOW CREEK, SECTION ONE, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 5200, PAGE 629, SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Tax ID: 050-02-0-007-00 Current Owner(s) of Property: LYNNWOOD WILLIAMS The street address of the above described property is believed to be 3509 BRICK CHURCH PIKE # A, NASHVILLE, TN 37207, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: None THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-001769670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72346 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on September 4, 2014 on or about 12:00PM local time, at the Davidson County Courthouse, South Main door, One Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified and set forth herein below, pursuant to Deed of Trust executed by ALLEN LACY, III AND MARY KELLY, to BALDWIN LAND TITLE, Trustee, on September 24, 2004, as Instrument No. 20041001-0118640 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ASSET MORTGAGE PRODUCTS, INC., MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-RS12 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 73 ON THE PLAN ON HAYNIES CLEVELAND PLAN, OF RECORD IN BOOK 161, PAGE 35, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, TO WHICH REFERENCE, IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Tax ID: 05916006700 Current Owner(s) of Property: ALLEN LACY, III AND MARY KELLY The street address of the above described property is believed to be 2429 GROVER STREET, NASHVILLE, TN 37207, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE

LOCAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014 RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-001045-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: info@mwzmlaw.comAd #72348 2014-07-31 2014-08-07 2014-08-14

EMPLOYMENT CITY OF FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE Invites applications for the position of: Tree Worker Part-Time Parks Department The City of Franklin Parks Department has a vacancy for a Tree Worker. Please see the full job announcement and submit an online application at www.franklintn.gov/ jobs. DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open till filled SALARY: $13.29 per hour EOE/Drug-free Workplace CITY OF FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE Invites applications for the position of: POLICE OFFICER The City of Franklin Police Department has vacancies for Police Officer. Please see the full job announcement and submit an online application at www.franklintn.gov/jobs. DEADLINE TO APPLY: August 31, 2014 SALARY: $16.82/hr plus excellent benefits EOE/Drug-free Workplace CITY OF FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE Invites applications for the position of: GIS Specialist The City of Franklin Water Department has a vacancy for a GIS Specialist. Please see the full job announcement and submit an online application at www.franklintn.gov/ jobs. DEADLINE TO APPLY: 8/7/2014 SALARY: $1,513.69 – 1,647.25 Bi-weekly EOE/Drug-free Workplace CITY OF FRANKLIN, TENNESSEE Sewer Equipment Tech The City of Franklin Water Department has a vacancy for a Sewer Equipment Tech. Please see the full job announcement and submit an online application at www. franklintn.gov/jobs. DEADLINE TO APPLY: 8/11/2014 SALARY: $16/82- $18.31/hr EOE/Drug-free Workplace NEW STORE OPENING! Retail Associates Needed Big Lots Stores, Inc. is opening a new store location in Madison, Tennessee. We will be hiring for the following positions: Customer Service Specialist, Store Associate, and hourly management roles. To apply, please bring your resume to the new store location: 2301 Gallatin Pike N, Madison TN 37115, on July 29, July 30 or July 31 from 9:00am – 5:00pm. Please be prepared for an immediate interview. Publish July 31, Aug 6, 2014 Coordinator/ Host: Provide support and activities for high school exchange students. Volunteer hosts also needed. Apply online:www.aspectfoundation.org Publish July 31, Aug 6, 2014

CLASSIFIEDS Need help? Metro Social Services assists Davidson County residents who are in crisis and experience economic hardship. Available services include counseling, case management, information/referral, homeless services, senior nutrition, indigent burial services and social data analysis. Please call 615-862-6458, visit the Metro Social Services offices at 800 2nd Avenue North, or check online at http://www. nashville.gov/Social-Services.aspx Publish

July 24, 31, 2014 PUBLIC NOTICE The Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is responsible for transportation planning and transportation related air quality planning in Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties. On June 18, 2014 the Executive Board endorsed the Draft for Fiscal Year 2015 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), subject to comments, for public review and comment. The UPWP is a work program of transportation planning activities to be accomplished during the federal fiscal year of 2015 (October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015) within the metropolitan area. A copy of the Draft to the FY 2015 UPWP is available for public review and comment in all public libraries in the MPO area and on the MPO website www.nashvillempo.org . Comments received on the draft document will be considered by the MPO Executive Board prior to final approval. Two Public Hearings will be held for the UPWP. The first will be on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 10:30am in the 3rd floor meeting room of the Bridge Building, 2 Victory Ave., Nashville. The final hearing will be held Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 9:00am at the Music City Central Meeting Room, 400 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. For more information call 615-862-7204 or e-mail skipper@nashvillempo.org Publish July 31, 2014 INVITATION TO BIDDERS FOR CONSOLIDATED SERVICES FACILITY BUILD-OUT (PHASE 1) MNAA PROJECT NO. 1410A ELECTRONIC BIDS, submitted through www.aerobidz.aero, (or SEALED NONELECTRONIC BIDS, if Bidder has written authorization from MNAA) for furnishing all materials, labor, tools and appurtenances for the construction for the CONSOLIDATED SERVICES FACILITY BUILD-OUT (PHASE 1) and other incidental items shall be received by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority, in the PDC Innovation room, 4th Floor, Terminal Building, Nashville International Airport, not later than 2:00 p.m. (local time), September 11, 2014. All bidders must be licensed contractors as required by the Contractor’s Licensing Act of 1994, T.C.A. § 62-6-101 et seq. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be conducted at 2:00 a.m. (local time), August 12, 2014, in the Nashville International Airport, Consolidated Services Facility, Conference Room at 815 Hangar Lane, Nashville, Tennessee. Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory. A one-time tour of the project site will be conducted after the meeting. Copies of the Contract Documents (ITB, Bid Schedule, Attachments, etc.) will be available on August 4, 2014 and may be obtained electronically from www. aerobidz.aero, an online tendering service. The requestor shall pay the cost of the document printing. The Small Minority Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (SMWBE) participation level established for this project is: 10.29% MBE and 4.73% WBE. For information on eligible SMWBE firms, bidders should contact the Director, Business Diversity Development, (615) 275-1468, or visit http://www.flynashville. com/business-diversity-development/ Pages/default.aspx. Further detail concerning this bid may be obtained from the MNAA web site: http://www.flynashville.com/businessopportunities/Pages/default.aspx Publish July 31, 2014 NALLELY LIRA-LOPEZ Vs MIGUEL HERNANDEZ-CASTILLO Non-Resident Notice 4th Circuit Docket No. 14D991 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 MIGUEL HERNANDEZ- CASTILLO. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after July 31, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September1, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4)

weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville.Richard R. Rooker, Clerk Deputy Clerk Chantel Fleming Date: July 3, 2014 Mary B. Langford Attorney for Plaintiff Publish July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 DEANDRE’ BERNARD BENSON Vs BRITTANY DESHAY BENSON Non-Resident Notice 3RD Circuit Docket No. 14D179 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 BRITTANY DESHAY BENSON. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after July 31, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September 1, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: July 2, 2014 ROBERT J. TURNER PETER P. FRECH Attorney for Plaintiff Publish July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014 JESSICA RENEE SULLIVAN MARTIN JAMES BRYAN MARTIN Vs HEATHER MARY SULLIVAN HINES CHARLES WILLIAM HINES, III DEMARCUS LARENZO TERRELL ANY UNKNOWN FATHER Non-Resident Notice 4th Circuit Docket No. 14A27 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 DEMARCUS LARENZO TERRELL it is ordered that said Defendant enter HIS appearance herein with thirty (30) days after AUGUST 7, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September 8, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk Deputy Clerk CFLEMING Date: July 9, 2014 BRAD H. FRAKES Attorney for Plaintiff Publish July 17, 24, 31, August 7, 2014 LAETITIA INGENI Vs SUSTO ANDAMA Non-Resident Notice 3rd Circuit Docket No. 13D3177 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon SUSTO ANDAMA. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after August 21, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located at 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September 22, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: July 23, 2014 Robert J. Turner J. Ryan Johnson Attorney for Plaintiff Publish July 31, Aug 6, 13, 20, 2014 VICTORIA MARIELA MCSAM ROSALES Vs JUAN DAVID ORTIZ GUIZA Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 14D494 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a nonresident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JUAN DAVID ORTIZ GUIZA. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after August 21, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located at 1 Public Square,

Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on September 22, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: July 23, 2014 Andrew Love, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff Publish July 31, Aug 6, 13, 20, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1026 ESTATE OF VAN C. BOND, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of July, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of VAN C. BOND, who died May 29, 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 22nd day of July, 2014. Ellen V. Young-Bond, 1215 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37207, Personal Representative. Smith, Robert Lewis, 3250 Dickerson Pike Suite 121, Nashville, TN 37207. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: July 24, 2014 and July 31, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1153 ESTATE OF ALMA MARIE JONES, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 17th day of July, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of

ALMA MARIE JONES, who died June 20, 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 22nd day of July, 2014. Robert Paul Jones, 5242 Edmondson Pike Apt 1204, Nashville, TN 37211, Personal Representative. Jones, Christopher A. PO Box 1384, White House, TN 37188. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: July 24, 2014 and July 31, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1130 ESTATE OF CLINTON M HOOPER, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 23rd day of July, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of CLINTON M HOOPER who died June 23, 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

13B 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 28th day of July, 2014. John Hooper, 1041 Mallow Drive, Madison, TN 37115, Personal Representative. Kittrell Jr., Harris Tom, 1623 Parkway Towers, 404 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37219. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: July 31, 2014 and August 7, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1189 ESTATE OF JANICE IRENE CROWE, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 24TH day of July, 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of JANICE IRENE CROWE , who died May 5, 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 28th day of July, 2014. Pamela Crowe Rucker, 8221 Londonberry Rd., Nashville, TN 37221. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN. 37201. Publish Dates: July 31, 2014 and August 1, 2014.

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By Pat Wheeler

Yes, you can go to Cuba legally. Yes, you can have your passport stamped. And yes, it’s safe there. These were just a few of the questions I was bombarded with before and after I went to Cuba in July. Going to Cuba for Americans is probably the easiest it has been in years. Under the Clinton and Obama administrations, travel restrictions have been eased. Several tour companies offer educational trips to Cuba including Friendly Planet and Gate One. In addition, specific professional and cultural groups such as lawyers, educators and artists, offer tours. I went on Friendly Planet’s Discover Havana trip. Friendly Planet’s rates for a five-day trip to Cuba range from $ 2300 to $3500. Other tour companies’ rates can go as high as $5000 for a week in Cuba. Rates are determined by length of stay, the number of sites and cities visited and the number of meals included. When you arrive in Cuba, an island that is only 90 miles from the United States, you feel like you have stepped back in time. The sight of 1950-era Fords and Chevrolets are one of the first things you notice. And there is lots of traffic. Havana, the capital of Cuba, has traffic that will rival many major American cities. And the drivers there can be just as bad. Adding to that retro look are the buildings. No modern skyscrapers here. Unfortunately, many of the buildings have not been maintained, primarily due to the U.S. embargo. The embargo stopped the flow of goods from the U.S. to Cuba for decades. Thus, the old cars and even older buildings. However, other countries such as China are actively involved with trading with Cuba. But what is here is enough to open the eyes and heart for even the most skeptical traveler. The people are warm and friendly. They want to talk and know more about their neighbors to the north. Everywhere you go, you will be treated to heart-thumping, hipmoving Latin music. And often a mojito will be placed in your hands before you have a chance to sit down. And in most places you visit in Cuba, you will see the African influence – in the music, the art, and the people. Like the U.S., thousands of slaves were brought to Cuba. It was sugar cane and tobacco that were the crops that needed tending. Today, Havana is a huge city with more than two million people of every color. Havana offers several hotels and has recently remodeled many of the older hotels in Old Havana including Hotel Ambos Mundos, the hotel where Ernest Hemingway stayed before he moved to his fabulous estate just outside of Havana. This is also a great place to have dinner or a drink at the rooftop restaurant. Our group stayed at the Nacional, the historic hotel that has a colorful and checkered history. In the 1950s, before the Cuban Revolution, it was the headquarters for the Mafia and was the site for gambling and other illicit activities. Many American singers and musicians performed in the hotel’s clubs including Nat King Cole whose statue now stands in the hotel’s gallery of history. The hotel offers entertainment and a terrific view of the Atlantic Ocean from its back terrace. Peacocks provide another type of entertainment as they call to each other across the lawn. Even today, the Nacional is the place for important visitors and dignitaries to stay. As we were leaving, Russian President Vladimir Putin was checking in. Because the purpose of our trip was educational, we toured several cultural and historic sites including a senior citizens center, an organic farm, an experimental graphics workshop, a community center that had been a former trash dump, a health clinic, a ballet school and a reforestation project. If this sounds mundane, let me assure you, it was not. Our guide and the Cubans who worked at the places we visited were so delightful that they made even the routine seem exciting. We also learned how cigars are rolled, visited several Cuban artist studios including those of Lester Campa and Jose Fuster, often called the Picasso of the Caribbean, and explored Old Havana, the oldest part of the city where no cars are allowed. A highlight for me was the visit to Ernest Hemingway’s home. It’s really an estate, since it includes a guest house, a very large pool with no water, of course, and a tower

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, July 31 - August 6, 2014

Traveling in Cuba

Cuban Street Scene

Statue of Nat King Cole in Nacional Hotel’s history gallery

where he did his typing. And somehow, the Cuban authorities have managed to place his boat there as well which is quite a feat since the property does not sit next to a body of water and his boat is rather large. The house is just as he left it, and even though you can’t go inside, you can see most of the house by looking in the doors and windows. After visiting his home, there is a stand where you can purchase what Cubans claim was one of his favorite drinks—sugar cane juice, pineapple and rum. After completing one of these drinks, you will probably be able to see the spirit of Hemingway. Did I mention the food? Breakfast is not quite what we are used to in the states, but we had delicious lunch and dinners. Many of the meals were included in the tours, but our guides made sure we had great places to eat. The two free nights we had on our own we went to a paladar, a small, family-run private-owned restaurant. La Guarida, one of the paladars where we dined, would have been a four-star restaurant in the states. The food was outstanding and so was the service. At night, you can visit many of the musical offerings around the city. These include the Gala Dinner Concert at the Nacional featuring members of the Buena Vista Social Club or the Tropicana with its own Las Vegas type show. For shoppers, there are some wonderful craft markets and artist studios to entice you. While you cannot bring back Cuban rum, coffee or cigars to the states, there’s no law against you trying these items there. One thing you will not get on your trip is a discussion about politics. Most Cubans will not talk politics with you although they will be glad to talk to you about just everything else. Pictures of Che Guevara are everywhere while you see few pictures of Fidel or Raul Castro. But many Cubans are looking forward to the end of the embargo and the thousands of Americans who will probably come once it is over. Five days was enough to give me a great overview of Cuban life, history, art and culture. On my next trip, I will go back for the details. Pat Wheeler has traveled to every continent except Antartica and Australia.

Cuban Street Scene

Nacional Hotel

Old cars on the streets of Havanah

One of the historic squares in Old Havana. Buildings in this square has been recently renovated.