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Martin Elected Vice Mayor of Columbia

Sheila Hansen lives near Harding and Nolensville roads, has 20/20 vision, and admired Roy Orbison since Nov. 30, 1977. She switched from being an Elvis fan and ran Orbison’s fan club from 1982-86. Photo by Clint Confehr

Orbison’s Song Celebrated in Hall By Clint Confehr

Columbia Mayor Dean Dickey, left, confers with city council member Christa Martin, who was elected to be vice mayor. She’s to be sworn in in January. Photo by Clint Confehr

By Clint Confehr

COLUMBIA, TN — Voters here elected an African American woman to be sworn in Jan. 6 given her Nov. 4 victory over the incumbent with more than 55 percent of the vote. Council member Dr. Christa S. Martin will be 59 years old when she takes the oath of ofﬁce, stepping up after 22 years on the Columbia City Council. She won her ninth election by 706 votes. Martin won 3,728 votes. Vice Mayor Wayne

Kennedy received 3,022. Serving on Columbia’s city council has been a labor of love for Martin. “Yes,” she said. “And it’s a commitment to my community.” Martin’s 3,728 votes exceed the plurality victory won by Mayor Dean Dickey who won with 2,893 votes. Council member Debbie Matthews received 2,062 votes in her bid for mayor. Newcomer Gale Courtny Moore got 2,036 votes. See MAYOR, 12A

NASHVILLE, TN — Roy Orbison’s record “Oh, Pretty Woman,” certiﬁed as gold 50 years ago, is celebrated with a new exhibit at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum where the anniversary brought old friends, relatives and fans together. “The song has magic all over it,” says Joe Chambers, founder of the hall of fame and museum in the Nashville Municipal Auditorium at 417 4th Ave. N. “I remember hearing it on the radio

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and people saying, ‘Who’s that?’” Sheila Hansen ran Orbison’s fan club in 1982-86,

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TSU Alumna Named As EVP of Marketing at RLJ NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — Traci Otey Blunt, a 1990 cum laude graduate of Tennessee State University, has been named executive vice president of marketing and corporate affairs at RLJ Entertainment Inc., a premier independent owner, developer, licensee, and distributor of entertainment content and programming. In her new role, Blunt will oversee the company’s marketing, public relations and investor relations, as well as the promotion of the newly launched RLJE Ur-

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on Tuesdays Traci Otey Blunt has been named executive vice president of marketing and corporate affairs at RLJ Entertainment

ban Movie Channel, a digital channel that will feature urban-themed movies showcasing drama, documentaries, comedies, horror and stage plays. For the last six years, Traci served as senior vice president of corporate communications and public affairs at The RLJ Companies, the holding company of RLJ Entertainment. Prior to joining RLJ Companies, the veteran media, political, and public affairs specialist served as a deputy communications director to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during the 2008 presidential campaign. In announcing Blunt’s appointment, the founder of RLJ Companies and Chairman of RLJ Entertainment, Robert L. Johnson, said she has proven to be an invaluable executive in promoting and executing the business goals and objectives of The RLJ See OTEY BLUNT, 12A

Brietbart’s Attack On Obama AG Nominee Goes After the Wrong Loretta Lynch By Timothy Johnson

Tina Pool, founder and CEO of Tomorrow’s Leaders for Change, is the guest this week on Take 10 on Tuesdays with The Tennessee Tribune. Pool, who lives in Antioch, tells Tribune Editorial Director Sandra Long Weaver how she was bullied for 10 years starting in 5th grade and continuing through early years in college. She said bullies pick on someone they’ve identified as weak. But she was able to hold onto her self esteem and walk away from unpleasant situations. Pool has written books to help young children as well as older children and their parents. She hopes to make FAB a national movement. You can watch the video at

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Members of the conservative media are attempting to scandalize President Obama’s Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch by suggesting she was involved in the Whitewater investigations of the 1990s. However, the Loretta Lynch that played a bit role in Whitewater -- an investigation into fraudulent real estate deals that did not include any wrongdoing by the Clintons -- is a different person than Obama’s attorney general nominee. According to a November 8 Breitbart.com article by Warner Todd See LYNCH, 12A

Attorney Loretta Lynch

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saw him on TV in 1977, and asked, “Who’s the guy in the sunglasses?” She knew “Crying” and “Only the Lonely.” With 20/200 vision she wears shades over strong glasses. Many thought Orbison was blind, but he left prescription glasses on an airplane and his prescription shades made him look cool on stage, so he never looked back. Hansen’s Nolensville Road-area neighbor, Melissa Smith, drove her to the party Oct. 24. Smith’s a fan, pointing out that at Great Clips in Brentwood, she cuts Gordon Kennedy’s hair. Gordon’s father, Jerry, played guitar on the famous record with Orbison, Billy Sanford and Wayne Moss. Orbison “was wonderful to work with,” says Moss, who changed the opening of “Oh, Pretty Woman” for Harlan Howard’s “Choking Kind” sung by Joe Simon. It was Moss’ ﬁrst time playing bass. “Someone said, ‘This isn’t working. Let’s … change instruments.’” Many musicians play R&B, country and rock. “We are set up to honor sidemen and sessions musicians,” MHFM multi-media curator Jay McDowell said. “Orbison brought his own drummer … to the session” when Fred Foster produced “Oh, Pretty Woman” in his Seventh Avenue studio that Saturday morning, Moss said. Drummer Paul Garrison preferred a complicated rhythm. “Foster said, ‘No, I want you to go [with a four beat] and that’s it.’ Garrison replied, ‘Oh, a monkey can do that.’ Fred said, ‘You want to be on this session or not? If there’s any ﬁlls, Buddy Harman will do them… so take it or leave it.’” “Roy,” Foster says, “was a joy to work with. We spent a lot of time in preparation for our sessions… He came in one day with his co-writer and played it for me… I suggested a couple of changes… They went

back home and rewrote the ending… I guess we worked on it for 3-4 hours a day for a week.” Orbison lived at Old Hickory Lake. “If he saw talent, he would just drag them home,” Orbison’s son, Alex, recalls. Orbison had a “deal where he would write songs for other musicians… He worked for … The Velvets,” writing and producing for the Odessa, Tex., doo wop group. Alex works with his brothers and he provided exhibits for the museum. “The glasses were mandatory,” he said. They’d been in a safety deposit box. Other exhibits include guitars, model planes and boats — even the cast from Orbison’s broken ankle after a motorcycle crash. Roy Jr. and Wesley, Orbison’s surviving sons, also attended the opening. “He was on the road when I was a youngster,” Wesley said. “I grew up visiting with him through … records.” He’s a songwriter. Wesley’s CD, “Spread Your Wings,” is on iTunes, Bandcamp and Facebook. “You have to take care of an instrument like that… He was always singing… That’s one thing that kept him singing so well over the years,” Wesley said. Displaying Orbison’s memorabilia is Chambers, 60, who started The Soul Proprietors at age 14 in Columbus, Ga. Here, he was befriended by CBS Records President Billy Sherrell and Conway Twitty, and wrote country, including the humorous cheatin’ song “Look What The Dog Drug In,” sung by Johnny Paycheck. Chambers’ love for musicians and his guitar shops “morphed into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum,” he said. The rest is historically displayed 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday a few blocks from where Orbison saw a pretty woman and was inspired to write the song.

Fred Foster, producer of “Oh, Pretty Woman,” says Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum founder Joe Chambers “ always does everything first class.” Photo by Clint Confehr

Wayne Moss, proprietor of Cinderella Studio in Madison, Played guitar on Roy Orbison’s famous song, “Oh, Pretty Woman.” Its sales exceeded 1,000,000 fifty years ago Oct. 24. Photo by Clint Confehr

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Oh, Pretty Woman” selling 1,000,000 records are l-r, Wesley Orbison, Joe Chambers, Roy Orbison Jr., Alex “Orbi” Orbison and Linda Chambers Photo by Royce DeGrie/Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

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Homeless, Sick Veterans Need Our Help By Rosetta Miller Perry Publisher

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Tuesday, we honored our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Guardsmen, and their families who sacrificed so much to protect our freedom. This should not be a one day event each year. I pray for my fellow veterans who need daily health care, education or job training. Yet my greatest sorrow is to see in Tennessee so many homeless veterans, so many hungry veterans and so many sick veterans. Nashville is fast becoming the city of the rich and famous and we need to take care of our veterans now. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) states that the nation’s homeless veterans are predominantly male, with roughly 8% being female, of the

adult homeless population are veterans. Roughly, as usual, 40% of all homeless veterans are African American or Hispanic, despite that we are only 10.4% and 3.4% of the U.S. veteran population. So what can you do here in Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga and Jackson? Determine the need in your community. Contact the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans and other veteran service providers. Contact your mayor’s office for a list of providers, or search the NCHV database. Involve others. If you are not already part of an organization, align yourself with a few other people who are interested in helping our fellow veterans. Participate in local homeless coalitions your community. If not, this could be the time to bring people together

around this critical need. Make a donation to your local homeless veteran service provider, make sure it is shared with African American and Hispanic veterans. Contact your elected officials. Discuss what is being done in your community for homeless veterans and determine whether there is discrimination against African American and Hispanic veterans before becoming involved. And finally, make sure that African American and Hispanic veterans are not discriminated against in receiving your funds or services as reported to the publisher of the Tennessee Tribune, a proud veteran herself. Our veterans deserve our gratitude and The Tennessee Tribune Staff would like to thank you for your service to our nation.

Local Community Pushes to End Homelessness

Employees from Fifth Third Bank helped make critical repairs on a Nashville home.

Fifth Third Bank Joins Forces With Rebuilding Together Nashville NASHVILLE, TN — Employees from Fifth Third Bank (Tennessee) are joining forces with Rebuilding Together Nashville to make critical repairs to the home of Leo Buttrey, an 88-year-old disabled Army veteran who resides with his wife, Martha, in Nashville. Leo and Martha have been married for 68 years. Both Nashville natives, they met at the Hippodrome Roller Rink on West End just after Leo returned from WWII. He enlisted in the Army when he was 18 and served two years in France and Germany. After returning home, Leo started farming beans and corn with Martha. He also worked at a printing press and drove a school bus for Cheekwood for seven years before retiring after suffering a heart

attack. Leo’s short term memory has declined. Martha has had a hip replacement, survived a small stroke and breast cancer. She is almost blind and suffers from congestive heart failure. Martha can no longer use her legs and uses a motorized wheelchair to get around. Leo and Martha are the original owners of their 1950’s home but due to decline in their health and lack of finances, they have struggled to maintain their home. Fifth Third Bank and Rebuilding Together are providing a new frontloading washer, new dishwasher, and new stove; will remove the current wheelchair ramp and install a new one; make essential upgrades to the bathroom plumbing and repair of the kitchen cabinets (work will be

completed and installed by subcontractors volunteering their time.) Fifth Third Bank and Rebuilding Together volunteers will paint the kitchen cabinets once repaired, remove tree debris from the roof, paint the hallway and door frames, perform general yard work and landscaping for Mr. Buttrey. Rebuilding Together is a national nonprofit organization that provides extensive home rehabilitation and modification services to low-income homeowners across the country. Fifth Third and local chapters of Rebuilding Together will collaborate to rehab 14 homes on Nov, 6, 2014, in the following states: Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia, North Carolina, Michigan, Tennessee, Georgia, Illinois and Florida.

A Fifth Third Bank employee helped construct a ramp into the home.

NASHVILLE, TN — After gaining national attention and housing more than 700 people in 16 months, the How’s Nashville movement is taking on a new challenge and joins 69 U.S. communities that were selected to participate in Zero: 2016, a national campaign to end veteran homelessness by December 2015 and chronic homelessness by December 2016. The Zero: 2016 campaign is spearheaded by Community Solutions, a national nonprofit organization based in New York City. The new campaign, which will officially launch in January, is a rigorous follow-on to the100,000 Homes Campaign, which provided assistance in the launch and development of How’s Nashville. Will Connelly, the director of the Metropolitan Homelessness Commission who initiated the How’s Nashville movement, said joining the Zero: 2016 made sense. “I am happy to see that leaders at the federal, state, and local levels are focused on solutions to end homelessness,” Connelly said. “Zero: 2016 will help us improve our lo-

cal response so that one day homelessness is a very rare and brief occurrence.” Since the launch of How’s Nashville, the local housing placement rate of people who have experienced chronic homelessness and/or are vulnerable has more than doubled. Between June 4, 2013, and October 1, 2014, 735 people who had experienced homelessness obtained permanent housing – 46 people per month on average. The Zero: 2016 campaign will help accelerate Nashville’s housing efforts through four focus areas: closing the research-to-practice gap, real-time data and performance management, local systems redesign, and local team and leadership development. “Chronic and veteran homelessness are urgent, solvable problems,” Zero: 2016 director Beth Sandor said. “These communities represent a potential tipping point. If they can show that getting to zero is possible, we think it will become untenable for other communities not to follow suit.” The new campaign will start with a narrow focus on data and performance

management. “It’s time to transition from a community that has a lot of data to a community that uses its data in a collaborative way to end homelessness for our neighbors,” Connelly said. “We need clear outcome measures and accurate information to evaluate the impact of our current approach and truly understand what needs to be improved to make continuous improvements to our system. “I believe Nashville has all the ingredients in place to end chronic homelessness and veteran homelessness by 2016,” Connelly said. “Nashville’s strength is in its community partnerships that bring together government, nonprofits, and businesses to focus on solutions.” About How’s Nashville: A collaborative community effort launched by the Metropolitan Homelessness Commission in June 2013 to end chronic homelessness in Nashville. Nashville is aligned with the Zero: 2016 campaign, a national movement to end veterans and chronic homelessness by 2016.

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Sherrard & Roe Among Nashville’s ‘Best Law Firms’

Nashville, TN – Sherrard & Roe, PLC is among the “Best Law Firms” in Nashville according to U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2015 rankings. The firm received top tier 1 ranking in 16 practice areas: Appellate Banking and Finance Law Commercial Litigation Corporate Law Elder Law Antitrust Litigation Labor & Employment Litigation Real Estate Litigation Securities Litigation Tax Litigation Trusts & Estates Litigation Mergers & Acquisitions Law Non-Profit/Charities Law Real Estate Law

Tax Law Trusts & Estates Law In addition, the firm received tier 2 ranking in the practice areas of: Antitrust Law Corporate Governance Law Employment Law – Management Health Care Law Labor Law – Management. The 2015 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be listed as a “Best Law Firm,” a firm must have at least one attorney listed in Best Lawyers in America, which recognizes

the top 4 percent of practicing attorneys in the U.S.; Sherrard & Roe has 18 attorneys listed. The 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings are available at: bestlawfirms. usnews.com. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the attorneys best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional, and national publications across the globe. The Best Lawyers in America list recognizes the very best lawyers in each practice area and metropolitan region in the country. Sherrard & Roe, PLC was formed in 1981 by Thomas J. Sherrard and John

H. Roe. The firm represents clients in business activities throughout the United States and also represents European clients regarding financial and investment matters in the United States. The firm is experienced in transactional work and dispute resolution in many areas of law including corporate representation, banking, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, commercial litigation, employment, real estate, estate planning, health care and tax law. Clients include banks and financial institutions, national and multi-national enterprises as well as small entrepreneurial businesses and individuals. For more information, visit: www. SherrardRoe.com

Neal & Harwell Selected As a ‘Best Law Firm’

Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr., Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Neal & Harwell Law Firm

NASHVILLe, TN — Neal & Harwell, PLC, is among the “Best Law Firms” in Nashville according to U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2015 rankings. The firm received top Tier 1 ranking in four practice areas: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Bankruptcy Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and White Collar Criminal Defense. “We are honored and proud that our peers continue to select Neal & Harwell for inclusion in honors such as ‘Best Law Firms,’” said Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr., Co-Founder and Managing Partner of the firm. “To a great extent, I think it is a reflection of the overall excellence of Neal & Harwell’s team of attorneys and staff.” The 2015 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be listed as a “Best Law Firm,” a firm must have at least one attorney listed in Best Lawyers in America, which recognizes the top 4 percent of practicing attorneys in the U.S. Four attorneys at Neal & Harwell are listed in 2015. The 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings are available at: bestlawfirms.usnews.com.

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected attorney ranking service in the world. For more than 30 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the attorneys best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or unfamiliar specialties. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional, and national publications across the globe. The Best Lawyers in America list recognizes the very best lawyers in each practice area and metropolitan region in the country. Neal & Harwell is widely regarded as one of the premier litigation firms in the country. Founded in 1971 by Jim Neal and Aubrey Harwell, the firm has more than 30 lawyers committed to excellence in providing the highest quality legal advice and representation. The firm’s lawyers use their skills as advocates in courtrooms throughout the country. The firm also provides a wide range of fullservice legal representation. In spite of the emphasis being on litigation, the firm has a substantial and growing business transaction and bankruptcy practice. Clients include companies such as Bridgestone Firestone, Exxon Mobil, Ingram Industries, Pfizer and TVA as well as small businesses and individuals. For additional information, visit www.nealharwell.com

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Waddey Patterson Named to “Best’ for Fourth Time NASHVILLE, TNWaddey Patterson is among the “Best Law Firms” in Nashville according to U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2015 rankings. The firm received top tier 1 ranking in 5 practice areas: Copyright Law, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Litigation, Patent Law and Trademark Law. This is the fourth consecutive year Waddey Patterson has been included on the distinguished list. “It is an honor to be recognized once again for our work as an intellectual property firm,” said Ed Lanquist, managing shareholder at Waddey Patterson. “This acknowledgement affirms our continued focus on providing the highest level of service possible for our clients.” The 2015 U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

To be listed as a “Best Law Firm,” a firm must have at least one attorney listed in Best Lawyers in America, which recognizes the top 4 percent of practicing attorneys in the U.S.; Waddey Patterson has six attorneys listed. The 2015 “Best Law Firms” rankings are available at: bestlawfirms.usnews.com. Waddey Patterson is a full service intellectual property law firm handling patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, and domain name related matters for its clients. Waddey Patterson was formed by a group of Registered Patent Attorneys to be the first and only law firm in Middle Tennessee to practice exclusively in Intellectual Property Law. Since its beginning in March 1992, and in response to the needs of its clients, the Firm has more than tripled in size. The office of Waddey Patterson is located in the Roundabout Plaza, 1600 Division Street, Suite 500, Nashville, Tennessee. For additional information, visit www. iplawgroup.com

Notice of Nashville Branch NAACP Election

When: The Nashville Branch NAACP#5606 biennial election of Officers will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Where: NAACP Branch Office, 1308 Jefferson Street, Nashville, Tennessee Election Phone – 615-797-8099; Branch Office Phone – 615-329-0999 The NAACP Constitution and Bylaws for Units, along with the 2014 Election Procedures Manual, will be used to govern the Election. ● Only Branch members in good standing are eligible to vote. ● Each voter is required to present identification to the Election Supervisory Committee prior Eligibility to Vote. Voting in the 2014 Nashville Branch NAACP election is open to any person who is a bona fide member of the Nashville Branch (one who is a permanent resident or who

works within the Nashville Branch jurisdiction), namely, Life members and Subscribing Life members or Regular members whose dues were current and received by the Branch by Tuesday, October 21, 2014 (which was 30 days prior to the November election). [NAACP Bylaws Article IV, Section 4.a and Article VI, Section 2.b]. to receiving a ballot. Challenged ballots will be available to any member who wishes to vote if his/ her name does not appear on the official roster or list but he/she presents proof of membership, i.e., membership card, life membership plaque, or receipt. Thank you, Jeanne G. Arradondo,

Chair; Arnett Bodenhamer, Co-Chair; Harriet C. Callier, Secretary; Thomas Grigsby, Member; and Lena B. Prince, Member.

BUSINESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

Knisley Joins Hughes and Coleman Law Firm How to Solicit a Gift for Nonprofit It’s time to ask, but just exactly what do you say? As the year comes to a close nonprofits look to board members, volunteers and donors to ask their friends, family members and colleagues to consider making a meaningful gift. You may have the internal fortitude to overcome your fear of asking (read, fear of rejection), but what exactly do you say and do? Make your own gift first. As a volunteer fundraiser you need to make your own gift before you can ask someone else to give. If you’re not willing to give, why should anyone respond to your ask? Consider sharing how much you gave and why. If you made a stretch in your giving, talk about what motivated you to do so. Be prepared. As a solicitor you will need to “make the case” for why others should join you in giving. This means knowing the nonprofit’s history, mission, successes, challenge areas and projected growth. Brush up on your facts (check out the website!). You’ll want to be able to talk numbers and emotions. Depending on who you are talking with you may be asked to explain allocation of current funds, costs associated with growth, and revenue streams. At the same time you have to talk passionately from a feeling place about what the organization means to you and those served. Don’t hide behind email. If you’re asked to solicit a meaningful gift, do it in person. Make an appointment, and make the reason for your meeting clear. For

example, “Jane, can you join me for coffee on Friday? It will be my treat. I want to talk with you about the food bank.” This allows your friend to begin thinking about how to respond. When its time for the meeting, get dressed up. This is a big deal. The money you raise makes a difference to the organization you represent. Mentally rehearse your conversation. Remember to arrive early and, after initial conversation, make the ask. Do not let too much time lapse before you bring up the subject of giving. Prepare for objections. Your passion isn’t an excuse for not knowing your facts. Make sure you are prepared to answer specific questions your colleagues may have. Put yourself in their shoes: what do you want to know before deciding whether or not to make a donation? Ask for a specific amount. It’s okay to ask. In fact, that’s what fundraising is all about. Make sure you ask for a specific amount and then pause. Be quiet. Wait for the response. Don’t rush to fill the silence. Your answer will come. If you want more details, download our free one page guide to soliciting gifts. http://bit.ly/SolicitGift or read our book The Fundraiser’s Guide to Soliciting Gifts. Copyright 2014 – Mel and Pearl Shaw; Mel and Pearl Shaw position nonprofits, colleges and universities for fundraising success. For help with your fundraising visit www.saadandshaw. com or call (901) 522-8727.

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NASHVILLE, TN — The law firm of Hughes and Coleman announced today the addition of attorney Garret Knisley at their Nashville office. “Mr. Knisley clerked for us for almost two years prior to joining our team. We already know what a great addition he is to our firm,” said Chief Operating Officer, Micki Love. “He brings a passion for the law and has notable experience having come from the general counsel office of the Department of Health.” After obtaining his Bachelor degree at Middle Tennessee State University and completing his Juris Doctor at Belmont University College of Law, Mr. Knisley worked in the general counsel office at Caterpillar, gaining valuable law experience. He now focuses his practice in personal injury litigation and is the 35th attorney at Hughes and Coleman. He is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Tennessee Association for Justice. A true Tennessean, he spends his leisure time watching college and NFL football and is a fan of University of Tennes-

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see and the Titans. Garrett also spends his time with his 3 year old daughter, taking up adventures outdoors by going camping and hiking. With open arms, Hughes and Coleman Injury Lawyers welcomes Mr. Garrett Knisley.

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EDITORIAL THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

Here’s What I know About Domestic Violence

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

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Keeping the Faith and History of the Black Churches Special to the Tribune By Rev. Forrest E. Harris

138th streets, better known as Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell BouleIt is gracious of you to vards. The experience we give me this opportunity had while attending worto speak here tonight and ship there was a tremenhave a great dining expedous reminder of the impact rience on good southern and role worship played in food. The Nashville Afthe faith and spiritual emrican American Historian powerment of black people Society has been close to in their struggle for human my heart since its founding REV. FORREST dignity and freedom. E. HARRIS almost some twenty years On this beauty Sunday ago by Ms. Evelyn Fancher. As Director morning, sitting amidst elegant architect of Vanderbilt’s Kelly Miller Smith Insti- of a sanctuary built in the early 1900’s, tute on the Black Church, I was fortunate hearing the anthems and spirituals, prayers to have Ms. Fancher join the Special Col- and preaching that represented the best of lection Archives staff of the Jean and Al- Black Christianity and worship, we were exander Heard Library as we begun work in a sacred moment connected with the on building an archive for the histories of religious roots and faith heritage of Black Black churches. With her imagination people, in the case of Abyssinian Baptist and inspiring commitment to this project, Church, since 1808. Earth and heaven she founded the Black Church Historian met together; the sacred and secular came Society for Nashville Black churches, and together and melted into one holistic exhas sustained this project for these many pression of spiritual presence and power. years enabling churches to write and pub- The balcony of the church was filled with lish their history. This deserves a special tourists, mostly white, and the main floor applauds. The current president of the where we were fortunate to find a seat as Society, Janet Walsh whose expertise is a guests of the Pastor, was filled predomispecial treasure for library science, we are nantly with black folk who were members fortunate to have her carry on the leader- of the church. As peripheral vision alship of this project. lowed me to look around during worship, My topic for this grand occasion is I thought what a reversal of history this is. “Keeping the Faith and History of the The church begun because of segregated Black Churches”. Recently, my lovely seating in the First Baptist Church of New wife now of 42 years, Jackie and I visited York City and now in 21st century Amerthe Abyssinian Baptist Church in New ica, in the sanctuary of Abyssinian BapYork pastored by a great colleague, the tist Church, history has switched seating Reverend Dr. Calvin Butts. The history of arrangements. Much could be said about Abyssinian Baptist Church in many ways the meaning of this reversal of history, but parallels the beginning of black churches time will not permit on this occasion. But on America soil before and just after slav- it might serve us well to briefly explore the ery and on into the nineteen hundreds. dynamics of faith behind the religion that Abyssinian Baptist Church was begun by birthed black churches, like Abyssinian a group of African Americans (12 women and what made them stations of liberation and 4 men) who refused to accept segre- and hope for black people. gated seating in the First Baptist Church of I recently received a copy of Henry New York City; they left and formed the Louis Gates PBS series The African Abyssinian Baptist Church in lower Man- Americans: Many Rivers to Cross. It hattan. The church’s name was inspired by chronicles that fact you and I are not isothe ancient name of Ethiopia, Abysinia. lated from “a history of American slavery, Abyssinian Baptist Church is now located 500 years of deconstructing a white world See BLACK CHURCHES, 13A in Harlem, New York between 132st and

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I was raised to be a real man by a man who was a real man--my father. He wasn’t just a real man but a gentleman as well. He put my mother on a pedestal when they met at Tuskegee Institute in 1941 and he never took her off of it. My parents loved and honored each other daily. My father literally “worshipped” my mother. She loved him madly and cared for him to perfection, seriously. They kissed on the lips in the morning as my dad would be on his way out and they kissed when he got home. They kissed in public. They even kissed outside in the backyard. And every time they kissed, they smiled at one another. Did they ever fight? My goodness, they had some knock-down, drag out arguments for sure. But even in those rare times they kissed and made up right in front of us kids, every time. But such was not the case right across the street. Mr. Hogan would get drunk on the weekends and start talking crazy to Mrs. Hogan, who would fire back at him and before you know it he was beating her up. Back then most men folks thought that maybe she had it coming because she would “cuss him from amazing grace to a floating opportunity” and he’d slap her around a little bit to put her in check. But not my dad. He would be sick about it and always let his neighbor know (after he sobered up), “that ain’t right or acceptable.” He would then lecture me and my brothers on how horrible it is for a man to ever put a hand on a woman.

RODNEY BEARD Mr. Hogan actually got a revelation one day and stopped hitting his wife for good. We think what happened was that he must have been too drunk to slap her around as he usually did. One Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Hogan finally got the upper hand with a cast iron skillet in it. She chased him out of the house and hit him in the back of the head with the skillet! I saw the whole thing. I didn’t just see the hit; I heard the “boing” sound clearly. Mrs. Hogan began to scream and cry out loud saying “Oh Lord, I done killed my man!” and it was so sincere, “my man” of course was the one that had been slapping her around all my life. My dad doused Mr. Hogan with water (that’s all we knew to do back then), and he was born again. That lick should have killed him but he survived with a new lease on life and he never hit her again—never! It was hard to believe that incident could have happened, other than the fact that one of Mr. Hogan’s eyes was a bit askew from then on. In my 1960’s neighborhood of maybe 30 homes, that was all I ever knew about domestic violence. I am sure that Mr. Hogan wasn’t the only one who beat his wife because it was a hidden and forbidden occurrence back then, so who knows

how many other women were being abused when I was a kid. Almost 50 years later, a horrific wave of violence has grown and spread according to the American Bar Association. Black females experienced intimate partner violence at a rate 35% higher than that of white females and about 22 times the rate of women of other races. The number one killer of African-American women ages 15 to 34 is homicide at the hands of a current or former intimate partner. The World Health Organization reports that violence against women is a “significant public health concern.” Approximately 40% of Black women report coercive contact of a sexual nature by age 18 (our girls), and in a study of African-American sexual assault survivors, only 17% reported the assault to police, which means that 83% suffer silently in shame. Domestic violence against our women is an epidemic that must be stopped now. As a people we must now begin to protect, honor, and cherish our mothers, wives, daughters, significant others, and female neighbors from the evil system of violence that we have allowed to go virtually unchecked for far too long. Mrs. Hogan solved her problem with a cast iron skillet upside the head of her abuser. Unfortunately, violence begets violence and that certainly isn’t the answer. But maybe real men learning to be real men by real men, may be an excellent starting point for us Brothers. We are going to talk a lot more about this because enough is enough!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor; Please accept my sincere thanks for the advance coverage of the Cal Turner Family Center for Student Education that was available during the dedication of the facility. We are honored that your paper highlighted the significant level of minority contracting utilized in the construction of the facility. The Center will greatly enhance the College’s learning environment which will lead to greater academic productivity by our students and faculty, and help strengthen our deep ties to the Nashville community. We appreciate the time you took to cover another historic chapter in Mehar-

ry’s venerable history. It is heartwarming to know that you consistently feature the College’s accomplishments in The Tennessee Tribune. Our success is testimony to leaders such as you who care so deeply for Meharry. As we strive to maintain and expand the College’s excellence, it is very encouraging to have helpful partners like The Tennessee Tribune which is a stalwart contributor to our community. Thank you again for your support and best wishes for continued success. A. Cherrie Epps, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer, Meharry Medical College

LOCAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

Fundraiser Raises Awareness For Angelman Syndrome By A.J. Dugger III

Ericka Barrett was in for a surprise when her 3year-old son Taylor was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome, a rare disease often mistaken for autism or cerebral palsy. “It’s a genetic disorder that affects one in 15,000 children,” said Barrett. “It happens when a gene in Chromosone 15 is deleted or missing. This causes epilepsy and other problems.” The disease is named after the late Harry Angelman, the British pediatrician who discovered the symptoms. Because of Angelman’s last name and the happy expression on the faces of those with the syndrome, victims of Angelman Syndrome are called “angels,” Barrett added. “One reason we rarely hear about Angelman Syn-

drome is because often times it is misdiagnosed for Autism. One difference between the two is that with Autism there is a slow development. With Angelman Syndrome there is always going to be a delay,” Barrett said. Barrett and her husband realized early in Taylor’s infancy that something was not right. Between the ages of six and 12 months, he wasn’t doing what most babies his age do. He wasn’t crawling, cooing or holding his own bottle. Even when people would play with him, he wouldn’t look them in the eyes or engage the way most babies would. “He did not have any awareness or enthusiasm in trying to participate with playing or interacting,” Barrett said. “With me already having two kids, I knew there was something different about

The Barrett family – Sterling Barrett, Taylor Barrett, Ericka Barrett, Sterling Qieria Barrett and Coerion Williams Barrett

him.” Barrett says that the pregnancy was not difficult. “It was a normal, full-time pregnancy. But after he was born, we noticed that he wasn’t eating or sleeping at night. He was really malnourished. He couldn’t hold his bowels or fight off the common cold.” She took him to get a flu shot and when Taylor didn’t respond or cry, she knew something was terribly off. “I wanted him to be normal. I wanted him to be like my other kids. Walking, talking, able to think for himself. I was in for a big disappointment.” In June 2013, Taylor was diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome. “When we found out there was no cure, I broke down crying. You can’t tell me there’s no cure because I believe in God. I did find out that early intervention is the key in order for him to be better. I took on his therapies like it was a full time job. As my other children prepared to go to school in the morning, I prepared him for therapy.” Ericka quit her job to tend to her son’s health full-time. Therapy is working, however, although at a slow pace. Since the beginning of 2014, Taylor has been learning sign language. “He still can’t talk but his brain has developed. He has two or three sign languages he knows.” If Barrett is feeding him, she’ll raise her hand and he’ll do the sign for “more” or “all done.” “Sign language will help him in the long term. He’s also trying to run these days,” she said. On Nov.8, there was a fundraiser for Taylor at Jazzy Sensations. There was live entertainment, a fashion show, gift giveaways and other activities. “It was a monumental event. The main purpose of the fundraiser was to raise awareness. God is going to take care of his own. We need to help families like myself who are in a financial need. People are still talking about it and some are already asking if they can be a part of it next year.” A 2008 graduate of Vol State Community College, Barrett and her husband have two other children, a 13 year-old son and a 4 year-old daughter. By raising awareness, she hopes she can help others get an earlier diagnosis of the Angelman Syndrome. “I don’t want anyone else to waste their time and let their child get misdiagnosed with autism. Until you get the right people involved, you’ll never know the real diagnosis.”

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EDUCATION THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

MTSU’s Ricketts ‘Gases’ Up With Animal Fat for Cross-Country Drive MURFREESBORO, TN — Day 1 of MTSU alternative fuels researcher and professor Cliff Ricketts’ “Southern Fried Fuel” cross-country quest — driving 3,550 miles from Key West, Florida, to Seattle, Washington, using pure animal fat primarily from chickens and waste vegetable oil collected from university dining facilities — began Saturday, Nov. 8. Ricketts’ journey will launch from at or near the Southernmost Point — where U.S. Hwy. 1 both begins (for those traveling north) and ends (for those driving south) in Key West. Later today, we will provide coverage of the start of the the trip. In a test with 75 percent diesel and 25 percent pure biodiesel from the processed chicken fat and parts in the 34-year-old Volkswagen Rabbit Nov. 6-7, Ricketts drove the pickeup truck more than 600 miles, averaging more than 45 miles per

Cliff Ricketts

gallon. Attached is the trip at a glance, an “About Cliff Ricketts” section and two high-resolution photos. Day 1’s route will take Ricketts and his “pit crew,” which includes current student Abby Barlow of McMinnville,

Viewing the fuel from animal chicken fat with MTSU professor Cliff Ricketts

Tennessee, 2013 MTSU graduate and high school environmental academy teacher Lucy Prestwood and mechanical engineer Mike Sims of Jackson, Michigan, from the Florida Keys to Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers and Sarasota before reaching Braden-

ton, where the group will spend the night. Professor Ricketts, who grew up on a farm and oversees the family’s 200acre family farm and beef cattle in Wilson County, Tennessee,

MTSU Pushes Active Learning

Dr. Carole de Casal

TSU Professor Selected NASHVILLE, TN (TSU News Service) — The Council for the Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP) has selected a professor from Tennessee State University to serve on one of the most prestigious slots for its accreditation committee. Dr. Carole de Casal, professor of Educational Leadership and former chair of the Department of Educational Leadership, has been selected as a member of the Executive Appeals Committee. She was one of only 10 in the nation chosen to perform in this role for the new organization. The committee will be responsible for reconsideration and decision when a university does not pass their accreditation and chooses to appeal. CAEP takes the place of the long-standing National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and advances educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality, and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning. de Casal has more than 25 years of experience with accreditation, and more than 20 years working as both a team leader and team member for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the southern states. She has also worked as a State Board of Examiner for the NCATE, and more than 10 years working as a state program approver for sponsored programs administrations. She has also served a Research I Carnegie University as the director of Accreditation for three campuses and eight colleges, serving in this capacity when Hurricane Katrina destroyed one of the campuses under state and national review for its first accreditation in 10 years. Both campuses subsequently passed their accreditations. In fact, the review was videotaped and distributed as the model for a way in which an NCATE and state review should be conducted. Additionally, de Casal has led four other institution departments and colleges through accreditations, three of which were recognized as national models for the way in which accreditation reviews should be conducted.

MURFREESBORO, TN — Middle Tennessee State University launched a new curriculum initiative on Nov. 6 that will emphasize “active learning and critical reflection” as a part of students’ learning from the moment they arrive on campus. Called MT Engage, the curriculum improvement effort encourages students to “engage academically, learn exponentially (and) showcase yourself.” The initiative was unveiled at a campuswide event on a sunny but very blustery day under a big tent on the Student Union Commons that attracted dozens of students, faculty and staff. MT Engage is part of the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan, or QEP, an accreditation review requirement every 10 years by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the regional accreditation body for higher education institutions in the South. The QEP “describes a carefully designed course of action that addresses a well-defined and focused topic or issue related to enhancing student learning and/or the environment supporting student learning and accomplishing the mission of the institution,” according to the accrediting association, more popularly known as SACS. MT Engage will focus on general education engagement as well as students using an e-portfolio to demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities gained over the college experience. The initiative, which is still being developed by a committee and subcommittees representing a cross-section of faculty, staff and students, will need to be implemented in time for the SACS on-campus review in spring 2016. In his remarks at the kickoff, MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee noted the success of MTSU’s previous reaffirmation initiative, the Experiential Learning (EXL) program, a highly successful effort in which the university emphasized hands-on activities and public service as an integral part of a student’s learning experience. “That program became a model for universities and colleges around the Southern states that are a part of SACS,” he told the crowd. McPhee applauded the latest efforts by the newest QEP Committee, chaired by Dr. Dianna Rust, in obtaining the necessary feedback from the campus through focus groups and surveys to select the MT Engage theme. Such a theme rightly complements the goals expressed in the Quest for Student Success initiative launched last year.

MTSU student Morgan Mosley, a senior mass communication major, puts an “I VOTED” sticker on MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee Nov. 6 during the kickoff of MTSU’s new curriculum improvement initiative, “MT Engage.” McPhee cast the first vote in a student logo contest held on the Student Union Commons.

“Student involvement, student interaction, student life on the campus — those variables are among the most important when it comes to student success, which is a major focus of what we’re all about at MTSU,” he said. “… This process will only make our university a better place.” While EXL courses are normally available during junior and senior years, Rust said MT Engage expands on the EXL concept by engaging students earlier in their college career during their freshman and sophomore years with experiences inside and outside the classroom that require critical thinking, service learning opportunities and participation in campus events. “… Ways to engage our students, mind and body,” said Rust, an associate professor in University Studies. “We envision these types of courses beginning in the freshman year and going on until graduation.” Students were heavily involved inthe recent kickoff. QEP organizers worked with professor Tricia Farwell’s fall advertising campaigns class to help plan a logo contest and kick-off. The team of College of Mass Communication students included Chad Jones, Sonia Torres, Laura Moore, Taylor Sloan, Courtney Webb, Grace Mueller and Morgan Mosley. For Farwell, teaching such a “high engagement class” is as rewarding for her as it is for the students she teaches. “It’s an all-around experience beyond the classroom for me as a faculty member,” she said. “The best thing for

me isn’t the outcomes I expect from this class, but the unexpected outcomes … The best part for me is that my students not only live up to my expectations, but that they usually exceed my expectations. This event is an example of this.” Student Chad Jones told the crowd Thursday that Farwell, whom he referred to as “Dr. T,” helped the team of students become critical thinkers and problem solvers as they planned the event. “This has been a journey this whole semester,” he said of planning the event, with MTSU serving as the “client” for the class. “We really wanted to leave our mark here at MTSU and help lay the foundation for the MT Engage program and QEP initiative.” The logo contest featured the top three designs submitted by students Justin Johnson, Grace Mueller and Brian Scocchio. The logo finalists were displayed and voted on at the kickoff and the concepts of each were discussed. The winning design, to be unveiled at a later date, will be used as the official logo for MT Engage. Voting booths were set up for students, faculty and staff to vote on their logo of choice, with President McPhee casting the first vote following his remarks. Contest voters could also sign up for a chance to win prizes such as gift cards, candy, pens and koozies when they cast their vote.

NATIONAL NEWS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

Job Growth Not Met With Rise in Wages NAACP Statement on October Unemployment Numbers

Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the monthly report on the overall employment situation. The national unemployment rate was 5.8 percent and the number of unemployed persons went down to 9 million, or 1.2 million fewer unemployed persons than at the beginning of 2014. The unemployment rate for Asian Americans was 5.0 percent, for whites 4.8 percent, Latinos 6.8 percent and African Americans 10.9 percent. The report does not include data for Native Americans. This report highlights the danger of a recovery where job creation does not

translate into rising household income. Approximately, 214,000 new jobs were created this month (an average of over 200k new jobs are created every month this year); but wages have remained relatively stagnant at $24.57 per hour. Additionally, the number of people working part-time but seeking full-time employment and the “marginally attached” workers remains unchanged. As we watch this recovery unfold, it has become clear that our job market reflects great economic inequality. From Dedrick Asante – Muhammad, Sr. Director of NAACP Economic Department: “The occupations seeing wage increases are primarily higher income and dominated by highly educated and

Dedrick Asanta-Muhammad, Sr.

skilled workers who are disproportionately white. Minorities have shifted from the decimated public and manufacturing workforce, to an overwhelming repre-

sentation in retail occupations such as customer service, administrative support, waste removal, and security. These positions, in particular, have very little pressure to raise wages, as they are rarely covered by collective bargaining agreements and there are a large number of idle workers able to perform them. These positions are also easier to automate. Middle and lower income workers have yet to see a recovery in their paychecks. They cannot spend enough to drive further growth in jobs, save for retirement, or lower the pressure on public services such as SNAP and public housing. Until we see significant growth in wages for all occupations and people, we cannot call this a full recovery.”

Obama Outlines Immediate Goals for Congress, Including Force Against ISIS WA S H I N G T O N , DC — President Barack Obama spoke about the midterm elections recently, telling every American -- including those who didn’t vote -- “I hear you.” “The American people sent a message, one that they’ve sent for several elections now. They expect the people they elect to work as hard as they do,” Obama said. “They expect us to focus on their ambitions, not ours. They want us to get the job done.” Obama outlined several goals he has for the immediate future, noting he’s going to engage Congress on a new resolution to use

military force against the Islamic State, a militant group formerly known as ISIS or ISIL. Obama also said he’s submitted a request to Congress for funds to help implement a strategy to contain and end the Ebola outbreak, and that he wants to work with Congress to pass a budget for the rest of the fiscal year. Obama said he spoke with House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and soon-to-be Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) earlier on Wednesday, congratulating them on their party’s success on Tuesday.

“Obviously Republicans had a good night,” Obama said. Obama said he would work to make the next two years “as productive as possible,” saying he’s “eager” to find ways to work together with Republicans on issues Americans care about. “Congress will pass some bills I cannot sign. I’m pretty sure I’ll take some actions that some in Congress will not like,” Obama said. However, he added, “As president I have the unique responsibility to try to make this town work.”

Without Obamacare, NC Resident Would Have Died By David Tedrow

David Tedrow lives in Durham, N.C. with his wife Mary. He is currently recovering from a liver transplant. The Obamacare subsidies saved my life. Now, I’m scared the Supreme Court is going to gut them. In 2010, at 54, I was diagnosed with non-alcoholic cirrhosis (end-stage liver disease). It’s debilitating, and a transplant is the only cure. At that time, I owned a jewelry store with my wife in Pawleys Island, S.C. On weekends we would meet friends, walk on the beach and join in community events. My wife and I would travel regularly to see our daughters and take annual vacations. We enjoyed a rich and full life. The disease quickly robbed me off all that. One of my first symptoms was an accumulation of ammonia in the brain. I became highly forgetful — I forgot how to get out of a car and how to answer the phone. I couldn’t remember how to make change for customers. One day, I tried to go home from work and got lost. As the disease worsened, I tried to make the best of it. My wife and I were lucky to have private insurance for high-risk patients. It cost $2,000 a month with a $5,500 deductible. That cost was high, but we didn’t have

David Tedrow and his wife, Mary

any other choice. My liver ailment and diabetes were pre-existing conditions that would have made it impossible to find a new plan. I stopped working at the store in November 2012. My life was a rollercoaster ride of monthly blood transfusions, hospital admissions, severe memory loss and the loss of my ability to drive. I slept most of the time and depended on my wife for all of my care. We would drive 3.5 hours to Duke Medical Center several times a month for transfusions. Treating my condition eventually took up so much time that we closed our store. In June 2013, we sold our home in Pawleys Island and moved to

Durham, N.C. In October 2013, I got a letter from my insurance company telling me that my existing high-risk insurance would be ending effective Dec. 31, 2013. I was told that if I wanted continued medical insurance, I would have to find another provider. I was terrified. At this point, I was so ill that my wife had to be a full-time caregiver for me. We were living on my Social Security Disability check, a drastic change in income for both of us. We could not afford the hundreds of thousands of dollars a liver transplant would have cost. And without insurance, I would have been dropped from the transplant list. I would have died.

President Obama spoke to congressional members about his agenda after the mid-term elections.

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THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

Johnson Named Endowed Professor at UT Health Center MEMPHIS, TN — Karen C. Johnson, MD, MPH, who has brought more than $40 million in research dollars to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) and is the principal investigator on five currently funded research grants or contracts, has been awarded the UTHSC College of Medicine Endowed Professorship in Women’s Health. The professorship, conferred because of her excellence in research, her national reputation and her history as a strong collaborator at UTHSC, is supported by the Kathryn Sullivan Bowld Endowment Fund. In August, Dr. Johnson, a professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine, was named to the Thomson Reuters list of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds: 2014.” The distinction is based on the significant number of articles she has published and the frequency of which they are cited by fellow researchers Despite the major financial support and accolades, Dr. Johnson says her motivation remains simple: “I have always loved asking new questions, being creative and trying to figure out how to help people be healthier and live better-quality lives.” A native Memphian and graduate of Memphis Preparatory School and Lambuth University, Dr. Johnson received her

MEMPHIS, TN —Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced a new federal grant worth $1,575,000 for Christ Community Health Services to help train more primary care doctors and increase access to healthcare services in the Memphis area. This funding comes through the Health Resource and Services Administration’s (HRSA) $230 million nationwide Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education grant program, which

medical degree from the UT College of Medicine. An internal medicine residency sparked her interest in preventive medicine. “I realized that some of the medical care we could give did not prevent people from getting serious diseases,” she said. “We’d already missed the boat, and we were intervening too late to help people be healthier. So, I got very interested in prevention.” A residency in preventive medicine and a master’s degree at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore cemented her interest

in clinical research and prevention. Dr. Johnson is the principal investigator for the UTHSC location of the Women’s Health Initiative, a large 40-site clinical trial and cohort study of more than 161,000 women that began in 1993 to look at diseases that affect women and how to help them stay healthier. The study, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) through 2015 and expected to continue to 2020, is best known for its recommendation that menopausal hormone therapy should not be started or continued for the purpose of preventing cardiovascular disease. UTHSC has enrolled more than 4,200 women from Memphis and the surrounding area in the study. Dr. Johnson is the principal investigator at UTHSC for the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) funded by the NHLBI to determine the best blood pressure for reducing risk of cardiovascular disease. She also is the national vice chair of the steering committee for the study. As the principal investigator for the Memphis site of the ongoing Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) study funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), Dr. Johnson has played a major role in helping to show that long-

term, sustained weight loss is possible for people with diabetes. She is also the principal investigator for the UTHSC site of the TARGIT (Treating Adults at Risk for Weight Gain with Interactive Technology) study aimed at finding ways to help smokers stop smoking without gaining weight by using interactive technology. And as the principal investigator for the D2d (Vitamin D and Type 2 Diabetes) study at UTHSC, Dr. Johnson is recruiting participants for the study funded by the NIDDK to determine if vitamin D can prevent those at risk of diabetes from getting the disease. Dr. Johnson joined the UTHSC faculty in 1990, and served four years as interim chair for the Department of Preventive Medicine. She is a past president of the UTHSC Faculty Senate and a past member of the board of trustees for the UT System. “It is a great honor to be recognized for my work in the area of clinical research, and the endowed professorship gives me the opportunity to continue to do what I love to do,” said Dr. Johnson. “I hope to continue to make an impact.”

was created as part of President Obama’s landmark healthcare reform law, the Affordable Care Act. “Christ Community Health Services provides a vital service to the Memphis community,” said Congressman Cohen. “This Affordable Care Act funding will help Christ Community Health Services train more doctors and continue to provide the poor, the homeless, and the uninsured with the health care services they need.” To help

achieve the program’s goal of increasing the number of primary care residents and improving access to health care services, HRSA’s Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education initiative provides assistance and funding for medical education expenses for training residents in new or expanding community-based primary care residency programs. Seventy-five percent of Teaching Health Centers are in underserved communities.

Christ Community Health Services has focused on fulfilling the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of the poor, the uninsured and the homeless in Memphis since 1995. Through strategically placed health care centers and outreach programs, the group provides high-quality health care and other services to thousands of patients, caregivers, students and families each year.

Dr. Karen C. Johnson

Cohen Announces $1.5 M for Christ Community Health

New Buildings and Amenities for UT Health Center MEMPHIS, TN — The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus of the future will have at least 15 new buildings to meet expanding academic, research, clinical care and support needs. It will also have improved pedestrian and bicycle routes, better traffic flow, more parking, well-designed green spaces and landscaping, prominent signage, 10 renovated buildings, and updated housing options. The improvements are part of a Campus Master Plan designed to enhance UTHSC’s stature as an urban academic medical center and secure its spot as the nucleus of the evolution of the Memphis Medical Center district. The plan was unveiled Oct. 27 during an open house for faculty, staff, students, the media and the community. The event to showcase the plan, the first major blueprint for growth of the university since the 1990s, drew more than 75 people including Shelby County Commission Chairman Justin Ford, Downtown Memphis Commission President Paul Morris, City of Memphis Chief Administrative Officer George Little, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer James Downing, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Gary Shorb, Regional One Health President and Chief Executive Officer Reginald Coopwood, and Memphis Bioworks Foundation President and Executive Director Steve Bares. “There are few things more important to us at this particular point in time than the evolution of our Campus Master Plan,” Ken Brown, JD, MPA, PhD, FACHE, executive vice chancellor and chief operations officer for UTHSC, said in welcoming the guests. Dr. Brown invited the community leaders and partners to join the discussion of the evolution of the Memphis Medical Center, as the master plan changes the face of the UTHSC campus at its center. “We believe this conversation will serve as the nucleus for all the conversations involving the development of the Memphis Medical District and the evolution of the UT-Baptist Research Park,” he said. The plan, drawn by the award-winning architecture and design firm of Perkins +

Here is a version of the proposed building for the College of Medicine at Madison and Pauline.

Will after more than a year of discussions with faculty, staff, students and community stakeholders, focuses on giving UTHSC’s urban campus a more clear sense of identity, showcasing existing and emerging research and clinical centers of excellence, strengthening use of Health Sciences Park as the campus heart or center, making campus open spaces useful and attractive, reinforcing strong pedestrian routes, and grouping like and complementary endeavors and colleges together for ease of access. “The best academic medical centers around the country and around the world are attempting to create this incredibly rich mix of clinical care, academic instruction and research,” said Krisan Osterby, project manager with Perkins + Will. The emphasis will be on enhancing interdisciplinary cooperation, she said. Some projects and improvements in the plan are funded and under way, and some will evolve over the next five years and beyond. “We’re in the throes of in excess of $250 million in construction,” Dr. Brown told the gathering. This includes construction on the $49 million Translational Science Research Building, which is nearing completion; the $70 million renovation to buildings in the Historic Quadrangle, which will begin soon; the $6 million ongoing renovation of the Lamar Alexander Building and the UTHSC library; comple-

tion of the approximately $60 million Pharmacy Building; construction of the $24.1 million Multi-Disciplinary Simulation Building, which will begin soon, and the $15 million construction of the Plough Center for Sterile Drug Delivery Systems, which will be UTHSC’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) pharmaceutical compounding facility, scheduled to begin by January 2015. “We’re finishing up about $5 million in demolition,” Dr. Brown said, referring to the razing of three obsolete buildings on campus. “In Phase 2, we’ll evolve to another $200 million to $300 million in construction.” Phase 3 includes a $180 million Women’s and Infants Pavilion planned in conjunction with Regional One Health to provide state-of-the-art maternity, fetal and women’s health care. Dr. Brown said infrastructure improvements are necessary at UTHSC to keep the 103-year-old university competitive in attracting the “best and brightest” students, faculty and researchers. The upgrades will increase UTHSC’s economic impact on the city and state, and better enable UTHSC to improve the long-term health of the community. With roughly 4,000 students and 2,138 full-time employees in the Memphis area, UTHSC’s annual economic impact is $2.7 billion statewide and $2.2 billion in Memphis. The university contributes 26,700 jobs across the state, including 21,878 jobs in Memphis.

“In five years, we’re going to all be talking about what a wonderful job we did, patting ourselves on the back about what we did to take this community into the next millennium, or we could all be looking at each other ashamed of ourselves for squandering the opportunity that we had,” Dr. Brown said. “We are looking to the former, as opposed to the latter.” Among the 15 new buildings and structures outlined in the master plan are: a College of Medicine Building, a College of Health Professions Building, the Multi-Disciplinary Simulation Building, a second building for the College of Dentistry, the GMP facility for drug development and distribution, the Women’s and Infants Pavilion, two research buildings, an expanded recreation center, a primary care clinic, a transit and parking center and several parking decks. Some buildings being renovated or upgraded include the Cancer Research Building with a build-out of the fourth floor; the Dunn Dental Building with multiple renovations for various clinical needs; and the Crowe Research Building, Mooney Building and Nash Research Building, three of the oldest structures on campus that make up the Historic Quadrangle. The Crowe Building will house the College of Nursing, the Mooney Building will serve as administrative and meeting space and house a faculty refectory, and the Nash Building will house state-of-the-art research space. In addition, two floors of the Pharmacy Building, which opened in 2011, are being finished out. “The quality of the physical environment has a tremendous influence on the image of our institution, thus this comprehensive master plan will serve as a guide for shaping our campus in support of the university’s academic mission,” said UTHSC Chancellor Steve Schwab, MD. A full draft of the UTHSC Campus Master Plan is available at: http://www. uthsc.edu/masterplan. To see a video of the presentation from the Campus Master Plan Open House, go to: https://hml.uthsc. edu/Play/1124. For more information, visit www.uthsc.edu. Follow us on Facebook: facebook. com/uthsc, on Twitter: twitter.com/uthsc and on Instagram: instagram.com/uthsc

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St. Cecilia Academy Hosts ‘Math is 4 Girls’ Day NASHVILLE, TN — On Tuesday, Oct. 28, St. Cecilia Academy hosted a middle school “Math is 4 Girls” day. This was an opportunity for middle school girls who enjoy and excel in math to participate in a day of hands-on activities and competition in the field of mathematics. 90 girls from 13 area middle schools, grades 6-8, participated. The participating schools included, Central Middle School, Christ the King School, Harding Academy, Holy Rosary Academy, Immaculate Conception School, Montessori Academy, Our Savior Lutheran Academy, Overbrook School, St. Bernard Academy, St. Edward School, St. Henry School, St. Joseph School, and St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. The event was spearheaded by Sister Cecilia Anne, O.P. chair of the math department at St. Cecilia Academy and the SCA chapter of Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society). The competition round consisted of Algebra I and Introductory Geometry as well as some pre-algebra, number properties, and logic. The day’s events paralleled the structure of the math curriculum at SCA, which strikes a balanced approach of small-group, problem solving and direct instruction that is student-centered and corresponds to the way girls learn. “The beauty and power of mathematics cannot be underestimated. Girls, in particular, can benefit from exposure to math in an interactive environment, using a hands-on approach, learning to think clearly, work cooperatively and communicate effectively. True mathematics is so much more than memorizing and applying formulas - rather, it is centered around making sense of the world around us,” Sister Cecilia Anne, O.P. said. The top three schools who earned the most points throughout the day were recognized. Team points were calculated by taking the average of the top three individual scores from members of each school, then adding on points earned during the team competition round. Schools earning honors in the team competition include: • In Third Place, Harding Academy • In Second Place, Immaculate Conception School • In First Place, Overbrook School The top three finishers of the lightning round are: • In Third Place, from St. Bernard Academy, Grace Zhou. • In Second Place, from Harding Academy, Emma Mirnics.

l-r, Sixth graders Olivia Zimberg from St. Henry School and Olivia Yezbak and Dottie Eastwood from Overbrook School.

• In First Place, from Overbrook School, Kaili Liu. The top three scorers from each grade level in the individual written contest are: From Sixth Grade: • In Third Place, from St. Bernard Academy, Iris MayFlemming. • In Second Place, from Christ the King, Emily Phan. • In First Place, from Harding Academy, Natalie Wright. From Seventh Grade: • In Third Place, from Overbrook School, Kate Kemp. • In Second Place, from St. Bernard Academy, Grace Zhou. • In First Place, from Harding Academy, Emma Mirnics. From Eighth Grade: • In Third Place, from Overbrook School, Mary Margaret Warren.

Family Fantastic

The First Step in Sustainability Planning By Thomas Sheffield

Are You Suffering From an Empty Love Tank? By M. Simone Boyd

Two weeks into our dating, Morris, now my husband, put his hands on my shoulder, looked me straight in the eyes and said “Simone, we are dating now. You have to kiss me as a greeting. Quit it with the waving.” I was super awkward at first. Public displays of affection weren’t really my thing, but I learned to speak his love language. And, our relationship is better for it. In his book, The Five Love Languages, Dr. Chapman says that love is the primary human emotional need. So, I wanted to talk about love languages and love tanks in detail. Because I think many of the problems we see on the evening news are the result of people with empty love tanks. Dr. Chapman explains that problems arise in relationships and families when people have an empty love tank. An empty love tank is the result of not feeling loved. So when we express love to our spouses, family, and friends it is important that we use the right love language. Because using the right love language will

improve our relationships. An indicator of your loved ones language may be the things they do for you. Does your sister give great gifts? Gifts may be her love language. Does your husband love to hang out with you? His love lan-

guage may be quality time. The five love languages are: words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, and physical touch. Using words that build up and encourage is an example of Words of Affirmation. Compliments and appreciation are powerful communicators of love.” Simply saying, “I love your hair” or “You look great in that color.” Giving your wife undivided attention is an example of Quality Time. But, Dr. Chapman cautions us not to confuse togetherness with proximity. Togetherness means focused attention i.e. turning the TV off, looking into her eyes and talking. Gifts are symbols of

• In Second Place, from Overbrook School, Kaili Liu. • In First Place, from Overbrook School, Kathleen McLeod St. Cecilia Academy is Nashville’s oldest private high school, founded in 1860 by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation. It is also the only all-girl Catholic high school in Nashville. St. Cecilia Academy has been named to the Top 50 best Catholic high schools in the U.S. list seven times since 2004. SCA is also home to the 2012 TSSAA Division II-A State Volleyball Champions, the 2012 TSSAA Division II-A State Volleyball Championship, 2013 TSAA Division II State Long Jump Champion and the 2012 state forensics poetry champion. St. Cecilia Academy’s Class of 2014 earned $12.5 million in merit scholarship offers. The class of 56 young women is attending 43 different colleges and universities in 20 states this fall.

M. SIMONE BOYD thoughts and love. It doesn’t matter whether the gift costs money or not. What is important is that you thought of them. Doing chores for your spouse is an example of Acts of Service. This is my love language, and I am over the moon whenever my husband cleans the bathroom or cooks dinner. Physical Touch is pretty straightforward. But, I do want to point out that Physical Touch is especially important for children. A study by Scientific America reports that children that don’t have ample physical and emotional attention are at a higher risk for behavioral, emotional, and social problems as they grow up. I have seven siblings, and I haven’t figured out all their love languages. So, I do my best to use all of the love languages and observe the results. This experiment is still a work in progress. Over the holidays, try the love languages out with your family. It may take time to see the results, but it’s worth the investment. I promise.

Perhaps the most important thing any company can do in order to become sustainable is, accessing where you are. Self-reflection is key because it allows you to determine which direction you want to go. You need to know where you are in order to save time and money getting where you want to be. Self reflection allows you to clearly see the needs and short comings of the business. Many business owners are afraid to do this because it is much easier to hide your head in the sand and believe everything is perfect. That means there is less work you have to perform. The end result of selfreflection is to evaluate how you can gain a sustainable competitive advantage over your competition. The goal here is to increase the value of your company as well as the community in which you serve. Self-reflection is deeply tied to sustainability. It is just simply assessing where you are

THOMAS SHEFFIELD and compare that to where you want to go. What things do you possess that you are not using to your advantage? It is very difficult for business owners to do any self-reflection. If you own a business, then your days are full of the demands and responsibilities that are required for running a business. Time is short especially when you factor in the time required to spend with family and friends is also sacrificed. Self-reflection is not a tool used to make you feel bad or to show faults. It is a tool to show how you can improve and where opportunities lie. We should assess our greatest assets and build on that. If your biggest asset is land

for example, there are opportunities for expansion. If the biggest asset is your employees, perhaps you can access their strengths and use those to your advantage. Maybe your biggest asset is the traffic near your location. There are ways to use that to your advantage as well. You may need someone to assist you in doing this. Help may come in the form of an energy audit. We may need to assess if solar panels are right for you. Could planting a tree in a strategic place on your property going to help with energy usage? What ways can water runoff be used to your advantage? Are your employees being paid enough to retain them or keep them from going to your competitors? It just takes time to evaluate where you are and where you want to be and what it takes to get there. If you need help accessing where you are, please feel free to contact me at thomsustainableconsulting@gmail.com. Or you can follow me on Twitter @tcsheff.

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Mayor Continued from page 1A In victory, Dickey cited goals for Columbia. They’re like Martin’s. Her campaign stressed: Quality of life with a living wage, more jobs, available retail shopping, housing options, educational opportunities, recreation, medical care, transportation, the arts, culture and tourism; A safe and clean community with good police and ﬁre protection, and public works services; And sustainable streets, sidewalks, utilities, bridges, water and technology. “We’ve worked together for eight years now,” Dickey told The (Columbia) Daily Herald. “She’ll do her part with what needs to be done to move our city forward.” Martin says she and Dickey have “a good working relationship. We’re working hard to move Columbia forward.” She’s always wanted to serve the public. Her chance came in 1992 when Mayor Barbara McIntyre appointed Martin to succeed a city councilman. “A few months into his term, he approached McIntyre … He didn’t want to continue,” Martin recalls. McIntyre consulted with Martin about being

the Ward 3 council member, and verified with Dr. Paul Sands, then president of Columbia State Community College, that there was no conflict. At the time, Martin was CSCC’s director of computer services. Her degrees are in computer science and accounting. In 2003, after 20 years as the college’s computer services director, Martin was named assistant to the president for access and diversity. Her current job is to be sure people have access to an education at the two-year state college, regardless of their constitutionally-protected class, and sexual orientation, she said. As a council member, Martin is paid $500 a month. She wasn’t sure, but she believed she’d be paid $150 more per month as vice mayor. If she works 23 hours a week, her pay is lower than minimum wage. Since Columbia was chartered in 1807, Martin said, several African Americans have served on the council, “but I’m very proud to be the first African American … to serve as vice mayor.” She is uncertain about whether there’s been a female vice mayor in Columbia. Her election campaign

Otey Blount Continued from page 1A Companies. “I believe appointing her (Blunt) to RLJE as Corporate EVP to perform these functions, as well as focus heavily on the marketing and promotion of UMC is an ideal ﬁt,” said Johnson, who is also founder of Black Entertainment Television. “I am conﬁdent that with Traci joining the RLJE

management team, her expertise will be beneﬁcial to the company as a whole and help our strategic launch of UMC.” Blunt, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from TSU, serves on several boards, including Malaria No More, ColorComm, and the National Black Caucus of Local Elected

Lynch Continued from page 1A Huston, “few are talking about” the fact nominee Lynch “was part of Bill Clinton’s Whitewater probe defense team in 1992.” Huston pointed to a March 1992 New York Times article that “reported that Lynch was one of the Clintons’ Whitewater defense attorneys as well as a ‘campaign aide.’” And in a November 9 article Huston’s colleague, Breitbart.com Senior Editor-at Large Joel Pollak wrote, The connection to Whitewater ought to provide additional fodder for Republicans during Lynch’s conﬁrmation hearings. It is odd that

Obama chose someone so close to the Clintons-or perhaps not, given the prominent role played by Clinton insider John Podesta in the second term of the Obama White House. Lynch has been rewarded throughout her career for her political loyalty--not an unusual path up the career ladder for federal prosecutors, but certainly one that will allow the GOP, as well as Obama, to raise the political stakes. The Loretta Lynch referred to in the New York Times article is a California based attorney who has worked on several prominent political

was organized. “We worked on it,” Martin said. “There were 35 people on my team with 14 captains, two coordinators, a campaign manager [Berrie Pate] and … [William English as] campaign advisor.” Campaign signs were throughout Columbia and in Spring Hill on the Maury-Williamson counties’ line. An early voting poll in Spring Hill let residents of Columbia who wanted to vote early at a poll north of Columbia. Many Columbia residents found it convenient to vote in Spring Hill. “They live in north Columbia, but they were eligible to vote at the early voting poll in Spring Hill,” Martin said. The General Motors plant, supporting businesses and other jobs are in Spring Hill and a number of Columbia residents who work there found it convenient to vote early in Spring Hill, instead of the county election ofﬁce in Columbia. Martin would have talked more about winning a four-year term as vice mayor, but the Sunday night of her telephone interview, she was to drive her granddaughter, Nevaeh Vestal, back home near Brick Church Pike in Nashville. The child’s ﬁrst name is heaven spelled backwards.

Ofﬁcials Foundation. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. “This job is every job I’ve ever had all rolled into one,” Blunt once said upon her appointment as senior vice president at The RLL Companies. “I always say that I’m never going to leave.” RLJ is the holding company for 13 diverse business entities ranging from automotive, private equity, ﬁnancial services, to sports and entertainment.

campaigns, not Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch. The Loretta Lynch Breitbart refers to is listed below: Loretta Lynch Conservative website American Thinker made the same mistake, misidentifying the “Whitewater” Lynch as a graduate of Harvard -- the school attended by nominee Lynch. Nominee Lynch became a federal prosecutor in 1990, two years before the other Lynch participated in the Whitewater investigation. In 1999 she was appointed by President Clinton as a U.S. Attorney and she currently serves as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

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Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to Diabetic Eye Disease

Today, diabetes affects more than 29 million people in the United States or over 9 percent of the population. In addition, another 86 million American adults, more than one out of three individuals, have pre-diabetes, a condition that puts people at increased risk for diabetes. Many African Americans are included in these statistics. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13 percent of African Americans have diagnosed diabetes. Although all people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, are at risk for diabetic eye disease, African Americans with diabetes are at higher risk of losing vision or going blind from the disease. Diabetic eye disease

refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as a complication of the disease and includes cataract, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease, is the leading cause of blindness in adults 20–74 years of age. According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), more than 800,000 African Americans have diabetic retinopathy, and this number is projected to increase to approximately 1.2 million people by 2030. “The longer a person has diabetes, the greater is his or her risk of developing diabetic eye disease,” said Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D., director of NEI. “If you have diabetes, be sure to have a comprehensive

dilated eye exam at least once a year. Don’t wait until you notice an eye problem to have an exam, because vision that is lost often cannot be restored.” Diabetic eye disease often has no early warning signs, but it can be detected early and treated before vision loss occurs. If you have diabetes, you do not have to experience vision loss or blindness from the disease. “In fact, with early detection, timely treatment, and appropriate followup care, people with advanced diabetic retinopathy can reduce their risk of blindness by 95 percent,” adds Suber Huang, M.D., M.B.A., chair of the Diabetic Eye Disease Subcommittee for NEI’s National Eye Health Education Program.

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Black Churches Continued from page 6A of oppression, under the hardest of conditions, we are the progenitors of a people who went through the fullest range of human emotions and struggle, in the crucible of suffering created fervent ways of worship, endured unrelenting anxiety over the fate, fortunes and futures of black children, wondering about God’s purpose for their lives.” Out of this struggle our ancestors connect their struggle and mysteries of faith with the wisdom of God in life, making ways out of no way. I said to students at American Baptist College just this week that “it would be a major travesty of miseducation, and I add for the emphasis of the topic on this occasion, the human endowment and spirit of black life, if an integral part of our mission not include a pedagogical and theological aim to undercover God’s love and truth inherent this history. The dynamics of black faith and religion is a portal to a history associated with the mystery and movement of God in our struggle for the dignity and freedom of life. Keeping the faith and the history of Black churches is the central task of historians who want to preserve the relevance of the church today. The challenge for historians of the Black church even as it relates to the Black religious experience itself is not only how to preserve this history but understand how this history should serve or inform this present generation to make a usable future for generations to come. My colleague at Vanderbilt, Juan Floyd Thomas in his recent book Liberating Black church History reminds us that without our history we are absence of the meaning of who we have been, who we are now and who we strive to become. He further says “history is not and never has been simply about rote memorization” or chronicling of facts and dates, events and activities of the past. The meaning of history “has everything to do with sharing

stories and sentiments that resonate in the very core of our beings and help us make who we are better or worse.” Of course the aim of organizations like the Nashville Black Historian Society is to make who are better than who we have known ourselves to be in the past. The best use of the remaining time allotted me is perhaps to get inside of the dynamics of black people’s religious experience by looking at the sources of that experience and the faith that gave Black churches life, spirit and liberating power to ﬁght against cultures of oppression that sought to destroy black human agency. The Black churches’ story is a story about the kind of religion and faith that built institutions of refuge for the education of black minds, the safety of black bodies and the spiritual uplift of “the souls of black folk.” No people in America have been more impacted by religious faith than African Americans and the religious institutions they founded. Black religious institutions including Islamic mosque as well as black Christian churches, the family unit and one room school houses were the anchor institutions for the holistic development of black life in America. Out of the black churches education was born for black children and colleges were birthed in the basement of black churches. Black religion served as a tool for self-deﬁnition, self-determination, political advocacy and as a moral compass for ethical activity in the struggle for justice. Scholar of Black religious history, Anthony B. Pinn, states that “African American religion at its core is a quest for complex subjectivity.” What Pinn means by “complex subjectivity” is the whole existence of black humanity is a reality against the history of slavery and centuries of systemic efforts of dehumanization, the aim of which was the “social death” of black people. Black subjectivity includes ev-

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erything about us- culture, social rituals, the way we talk, walk, dress, style hair, dance, pray, sing and shout as a response to the “oppressive terror” around us and the drive for human agency against “social dread” that sought to destroy Black life. What this implied during the period of slavery and the implications of what it continues to mean in the light of the realities of mass prison incarceration of black young people, poverty and criminalization of Black life today is the perpetual cycle of “social death” in different forms to eliminate signiﬁcance and worth of Black life. During slavery “social death meant that black people possessed none of the attributes, rights and liberties associated with being human.” In the expression of modern racism, social death means the systemic abandonment of black life to poverty, drugs, crime and incarceration, all of which are the lingering legacies and pathologies of racial segregation and discrimination. Against the “terror and dread” of social death, black religion, the black churches were born; and today the meaning of black religion and the purposes of black churches remain at the core of black people’s quest for human agency and human ﬂourishing. The history of the black church in America is the story of how, through religion and faith, Black people have not only responded to the “dread and terror” of social death, but how black people made a way out of no way, explored options and employed strategies for coping with what Cornel West calls nihilism, “a life of horrifying meaninglessness, hopelessness, and lovelessness.” Thus, at the core of black religion, black Christianity and black churches is liberation; liberation from “social death”. The liberation from social death has been the theme of Black faith and religious life. Black people’s triumph over the dread and terror of social death has been Black people’s faith in the liberating power of God at work in them and empowering their self-determination to be fully free, body, mind and soul. We might ask ourselves how might the Black churches be today preserve what their religion meant in the past, not as a replicator of the past but empower the agency of Black people as Juan Thomas quoting the novelists James Baldwin says to “make us larger, freer, and more loving.” My passion for nearly four decades as a church leader, Christian preacher and theological educator has been to explore the meaning of the religion that keeps alive in the souls of black folk faith in the God who liberates

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and heals life. The task, I believe, of the Black church today, is to reflect on this history of faith, and in light of modern challenges asked “who is the God that we call God. How do we imagine this God, and how does that affect our experience of God?” What is clear to me, after these many years, is that God does not work outside of our human agency or without human participation, commitment and determination. Even more definite is that we must wrestle as did our ancestors with how God is presence in what liberation and salvation means for body, mind and soul today. Liberation for the body means removing the shackles of social and economic burdens, liberation of the mind means freedom from internal oppression and liberation for the soul means freedom for life as God intends. It would take another speech to talk about how God has moved us from negativity to nobility, from mental damage to emancipation against “the dread and terror” of white colonial Christianity’s attempt to separate the redemption of our souls from the liberation of our bodies. That form of Christianity de-radicalized the love of God as not concern for justice and the liberation of the brutalized and suffering bodies of black life. It solely focused on the individual soul for an existence in heaven not the liberties of life and freedom for the body in the here and now. Keeping the faith and history of the black churches is holding onto God who has been liberating and loving, transforming and bringing justice through the human agency and self-determination of our Black ancestors; and it is this same God who seeks to work through our human agency today. This is what has been going on at the Abyssinian church in New York since 1808. It is an example of Back religion at work declaring Black life has worth, that God is on the side of the oppressed and brings salvation to meet every human need. God channels spiritual power to and through the least of society, empowering them to overcome the terror and trials of oppression. In worship, God shows up with a hand of power and a spirit of love affirming the eternal worth of every individual life, this was my experience at Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York. Worship indeed has been an enabling factor of spiritual power helping the weak to become strong, overcoming social pain as instruments of God’s presence in the world. It is what has been going on in our churches and what you have tried to document as a statement and testimony of black church history. Keep this faith and history alive in the pews of black churches.

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Mayor’s 5k Draws Nearly 3,000 Participants NASHVILLE, TN — Mayor Karl Dean today led walkers and runners for the Fourth Annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K Walk/Run, a free community-wide event to celebrate active, healthy living. An estimated nearly 3,000 participated in the 3.1-mile event that led runners and walkers north of downtown and by the Nashville Farmers’ Market, along Jefferson Street and around the new minor-league ballpark that is under construction. As part of the Mayor’s 5K, children and their parents participated in the Kids’ Fun Run, which was less than a mile in distance. Both the Fun Run and 5K began and ended at Public Square Park. “We started the Mayor’s 5K three years ago because it was time for Nashville to make a statement about the importance of personal health and what it means to our quality of life,” Mayor Dean said. “I am proud of all our finishers, and I encourage them to stay active. I appreciate our community partners, volunteers and everyone who participated to make the 5K and Fun Run a success.” Emcee for today’s event was Jessica Bliss, a columnist at The Tennessean and host of The Bernard Pollard Show on Tennessean.com. Other events today included team photos with Mayor Dean, informational booths, the Nashville Sounds and Ozzie, an inflatable obstacle course and food trucks. Leading up to the 5K, community members participated

Jubilant participants finished the Mayor’s Challenge

A large crowd turned out for the Mayor’s Fourth Annual Cahhlenge 5k Walk/Run All photos by Metro Photographic Services

Mayor Karl Dean welcomed some of the participants

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in a six-week training program with Metro Parks. Those who successfully completed the training program received free tshirts. MTA provided free rides to and from the 5K. Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee collected non-perishable food items during the event. For four years in a row, the Mayor’s 5K has drawn several thousand participants to celebrate active, healthy living. It builds on the momentum of other citywide health initiatives,

including Walk 100 Miles with the Mayor and Mayor’s Field Day. Community partners for the Fourth Annual Mayor’s Challenge 5K and Kids’ Fun Run included Jackson National Life Insurance Co., Coca-Cola, Vanderbilt University, YMCA of Middle Tennessee, Nashville MTA, Metro Parks and Recreation Department, the Nashville Striders and Fleet Feet Nashville. Dennis Freeman of Freeman Enterprises was race director.

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Women’s HEALTH ISSUES THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

Four Tips For Anyone Considering Plastic Surgery which are often caused by a botched surgery, a surgeon who didn’t explain to the patient the overall change to a face with oversized lips, or a combination of the two. • Do it for your own reasons and not someone else’s. It’s one thing to seek breast enhancement in order to boast one’s own confidence; it’s another to do so to please a boyfriend. “It’s your body,” Zannis says. “You will have to deal with the consequences of a larger chest for the rest of your life. Be clear that you are the one who wants to change your body.”

Thankfully, society’s understanding of plastic surgery has matured as the practice has demonstrated its ability to improve human well-being, says boardcertified plastic surgeon Dr. John Zannis. • Decades ago, I think it’s fair to say there was a stigma that plastic surgery was for those with too much money and vanity, but now it’s known to help people who have perfectly healthy reasons to alter their bodies -- from breast cancer survivors to people with breathing obstructions,” says Zannis, head of the Zannis Center for Plastic Surgery, (www.zannisplasticsurgery.com). • However, plastic surgery is a multibillion dollar industry in the United States, and some of the doctors performing these procedures are not certified,” Zannis says. “Their patients are at risk not only of botched surgeries, but of undergoing unnecessary procedures for the wrong reasons.” Zannis, who studied art and art history in Florence, Italy, says context is extremely important in plastic surgery. He offers his prerequisites for plastic and cosmetic surgery.

• Avoid the rabbit hole of too much cosmetic surgery. You don’t have to have a single bad surgery to miss the mark of your intended self-improvement. It’s possible to get several excellent procedures done with a result of diminishing returns. “If you think your nose could be better or you’d like help eliminating fat in places that, no matter how much you diet and exercise, simply will not go away, then a procedure may be in order,” Zannis says. “And, you may want multiple procedures done. If this is the case, keep in mind the overall picture of what you’re going for.”

• Don’t undergo a procedure that makes you unrecognizable, unless you’re correcting disfigurement. Whether you want to gain more confidence because you’ve recently reentered the dating scene or you’ve decided upon aesthetic improvements for your career, there’s something distinctly American about continued self-improvement throughout one’s life. Recently, actress Renee Zellweger shocked much of the public with her new, post-surgical look. • Zellweger has since stated that she embraces her new look, adding that change is the purpose of her surgery,” Zannis says. “However, many patients prefer to remain recognizable to their friends and family. Make sure to choose a procedure with a surgeon who grasps the idea of undergoing improvements while maintaining a recognizable appearance.” • Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is a must! Just like everyone else, doctors want to make money. In many cases, doctors aren’t required to be certified to inject Botox or perform other procedures. We’ve all heard the plastic surgery nightmares,

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Health & WELLNESS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

Alive Hospice Kicks Off 40th Year of Service Nashville, TN — Middle Tennessee nonprofit Alive Hospice kicks off its 40th year of service this week (Nov. 10-14), and the community is invited to celebrate with a series of special events! Alive Hospice was founded on Nov. 14, 1975 in Nashville. This Friday, Nov. 14 marks the agency’s 39th anniversary and the start of its 40th year of service. 10 Quick Facts About Alive Hospice: Alive Hospice was Tennessee’s first hospice organization and one of the nation’s earliest. It was founded in Middle Tennessee in 1975, very early in the history of the U.S. hospice movement. It was established only one year after the nation’s first hospice program was established in Connecticut. The word “Alive” was chosen for the hospice provider’s name because it reflects the agency’s belief in living fully and meaningfully during the last months of life. When it was chosen, the word “Alive” was an acronym that stood for “Adaptation to Life-threatening Illnesses Very Effectively.” More than 50,000 patients and their families have re-

ceived care and support from Alive Hospice over the last four decades. Alive Hospice serves 12 counties in Middle Tennessee: Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Coffee, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson. Services provided by Alive Hospice include compas-

sionate end-of-life care, grief support services and community education. Alive Hospice provides care for patients with any lifethreatening illness and a life expectancy of six months or less. In 2013, most Alive Hospice patients were non-cancer patients (56.41 percent) compared to 43.59 percent diagnosed with various forms of cancer. Most of Alive Hospice’s patients receive care in their homes, but the agency also operates two hospice care facilities: Alive Hospice Residence Nashville and Alive Hospice at TriStar Skyline Madison Campus. Alive Hospice provides care for terminally ill patients of all ages. It’s the only hospice program in Middle Tennessee with a dedicated pediatric hospice team. The agency’s grief support program provides support for adults and children with seven full-time counselors, including three children’s grief support specialists. Alive Hospice provides care for anyone who needs it, regardless of ability to pay for care. It provides nearly $1 million in charity care each year.

What Will You Find During Medicare Open Enrollment? October 15 - December 7

Your health needs change from year to year. And, your health plan may change the benefits and costs each year too. That’s why it’s important to review your Medicare choices each fall. Compare your current plan to new options and see if you can lower some costs or to find a plan that better suit your needs. Open Enrollment is the one time of year when ALL people with Medicare can see what new benefits Medicare has to offer and make changes to their coverage. Whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, you’ll still have the same benefits and security you have now: • Certain preventive benefits – including cancer screenings – are available at no cost to you when provided by qualified and participating health professionals. The annual wellness visit lets you sit down with your

doctor and discuss your health care needs and the best ways to stay healthy. • Medicare will notify you about plan performance and use its online Plan Finder to encourage enrollment in quality plans. • In 2015, if you reach the “donut hole” in Medicare’s prescription drug benefit, you’ll get a 55% discount on covered brand name drugs and see increased savings on generic drugs. It’s worth it to take the time to review and compare, but you don’t have to do it alone. Medicare is available to help. • Visit Medicare.gov/find-a-plan to compare your current coverage with all of the options that are available in your area, and enroll in a new plan if you decide to make a change.

• Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) 24-hours a day/7 days a week to find out more about your coverage options. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. • Review the Medicare & You 2015 handbook. It’s mailed to people with Medicare in September. • If you have limited income and resources, you may be able to get Extra Help paying your prescription drug coverage costs. For more information, visit socialsecurity.gov/i1020 or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. • Get one-on-one help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Visit Medicare.gov/ contacts or call 1-800-MEDICARE to get the phone number. This message is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Tennessee State Snaps Losing Streak By Ron Wynn

For a while it seemed Tennessee State University’s nosedive would continue, but a fourth quarter rally pulled out a 31-27 road win over Austin Peay Saturday. The victory ended a five-game conference losing streak, and also lifted them out of the OVC cellar. It also left the possibility that they may at least have a beak even season, which is nothing to celebrate, but is also better than a losing one. Yet it didn’t seem for much of the contest that the Tigers would prevail. Once again they fell behind early as has been their pattern throughout the recent tailspin. They were down 17-3 at the half and 20-9 going into the fourth quarter. But senior QB Mike German led a splendid fourth quarter comeback, as they outscored Austin Peay 22-7 over the final 15 minutes. German had three touchdown passes in that stretch (four overall), and fired his final scoring toss to Isiah Freeman with only 35 seconds left on the clock. German had another huge day, but this time the stats resulted in a win. He was 30 of 46 for 395 yards with no interceptions, even though the Tigers did fumble four times and lose three of them. They also overcame blowing yet another extra point in the third quarter. Nearly as heroic for the Tigers as German was wide receiver Weldon Garlington, who had been shut out for the first two quarters. He came alive over the last 30 minutes, with eight second half receptions for 143 yards and three touchdowns. A pair of them were during that fourth quarter surge, the last one cutting the deficit to 27-24. German also had 287 of his career high 395 yards in the second half. The Tigers went to a complete air attack for much of the game’s final minutes, closing things out with 15 consecutive passing plays. Tigers’ head coach Rod Reed said that German’s second half play was as good as he’d seen him all season, and that the Tigers executed their two-minute drill over the last few minutes to perfection. German also said he had noticed some tendencies in the Austin Peay secondary that led him to adjust and go more to Garlington, although Freeman also had six catches for 48 yards and had the game-winning TD reception.

The Tennessee State Tigers pulled out a last minute 31-27 victory over Austin Peay on the road Saturday, snapping a five game winning streak.

Despite their dismal record (now 1-5 in the OVC, 1-9 overall), the Governors came out strong in the opening half. QB Trey Taylor had led an attack that resulted in one early touchdown and 10 more second quarter points, including a 30 yard field goal that came with no time on the clock and stretched the deficit to 14 points. But the Governors were also operating under a key deficit. They were penalized one timeout per quarter due to uniforms that were judged not in NCAA compliance. Their players were wearing camouflage jerseys to honor soldiers from Fort Campbell in observance of the forthcoming Veterans Day Nov. 11. But the gesture was not acknowledged by the NCAA, who ruled the uniforms a violation. Despite losing the time of possession battle (32:55 for Austin Peay to 27:05 for TSU) and once more drawing far too many penalties (15 for 167), the Tigers found a way to shut down Austin Peay at critical times. Still,

things looked bad when Taylor’s quarterback sneak and one yard run made it 27-16 with only 7:16 remaining. Then German went to work, leading the Tigers on two successive scoring plays. The ﬁrst was capped by a four-yard scoring pass to Garlington, the other ended the game with the ﬁve-yarder to Freeman. The Tigers’ rushing attack had one of its more productive days, despite some personnel switches. Darrion Hall replaced Telvin Hooks after one carry. Hall eventually led the team in rushing with 86 yards on 15 carries. Tom Smith, who had more rushing yards than anyone else on the TSU roster, didn’t play due to an ankle sprain. German is now the school’s all-time leader in completions. He has 627 for his career. He’s also now third on the all-time list for touchdown passes with 59. He tails Eldridge Dickey (67) and Joe Adams (75). The Tigers have one game remaining.

Vanderbilt’s Bowl Streak Ends By Ron Wynn

The Vanderbilt Commodores’ longshot dream to extend a string of bowl appearances ended with a thud Saturday, as the Florida Gators defeated them 34-10 in Nashville. It was their seventh loss in 10 games, ofﬁcially eliminating any shot at a fourth straight postseason trip. More ominously, the possibility of a winless conference season is staring the Commodores in the face as they are now 0-6 in the SEC. Vanderbilt’s not nearly good enough to survive multiple turnovers against even decent SEC competition. The Gators (4-3 in the SEC, 5-3 overall) aren’t what they used to be, but they’re still good enough to capitalize on two second quarter fumbles that resulted in 10 quick points and momentum that turned around what had up to that point been a close game. The Commodores had four overall turnovers, and the Gators had another two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, removing all doubt about the outcome. Freshman running back Ralph Webb has had a strong season, and he gained 83 yards on 16 carries Saturday to break the school’s freshman rushing record. But the bad news is it was his consecutive fumbles that allowed Florida to subsequently break the game open. In fact the entire second quarter was a disaster area for the Commodores. They were penalized 14 yards, while gaining only 16, ending with two yards total for that quarter.

The Vanderbilt Commodores didn’t have nearly enough offense or defense to handle the Florida Gators Saturday. The loss eliminated them from bowl consideration and they also face the possibility of enduring a winnless season in SEC play.

Webb’s second fumble negated what had been a superb defensive stand by the Commodores. They stopped the Gators four times inside the thee-yard line. But just as the crowd of over 35, 000 (35, 191) was praising the effort, a fumble at the nine-yard line put Florida right back in the Vanderbilt red zone. A fourth down QB sneak by Jeff Driskel, a former starter now second team, was called a touchdown after video review, a call that Vandy head coach Derek Mason disputed. Then the second fumble at Vanderbilt’s 43-yard line led to a 40-yard ﬁeld goal and a 17-7 halftime lead. Gators’ starter Treon Harris hit Quinton Dunbar on a 60-yarder to set up his own seven-yard scoring run in the third quarter, making it 24-7.

He also had the last Florida points, getting a 33-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter. The Commodores had some early glory, breaking on top when QB Johnny McCrary hit Alex Grecco for a 33-yard touchdown. But that was pretty much the end of the Commodores’ offense until very late in the fourth quarter, when Tommy Openshaw hit a career-high 48-yard ﬁeld goal to make it 24-10. McCrary had been stellar since taking the starting job, but faltered against the Gators. He was only 14 of 36 for 160 yards with three damaging interceptions. His mobility prevented Florida from getting any sacks, but the offense was stagnant for long periods. Former starter Patton Robinette got back in action for the ﬁrst time since Sept. 20. He com-

pleted seven of 10 passes for 65 yards. Mason wouldn’t say for sure who would be his starter in the final two games, as the Commodores are the only FBS school that’s started four different people at the quarterback position this season. The overall game statistics weren’t as one-sided as the score indicates. Vanderbilt even had the ball slightly more than Florida (29:29 - 28:52). But the Commodores were awful in third down situations, converting only three of 15 (Florida was six of 15). The teams were even in passing yardage with 225 each, but the Gators had a decided advantage on the ground, gaining 214 yards to Vanderbilt’s 67, though that also factors in lost yardage from others. The Commodores only had five penalties for 34 yards as opposed to Florida’s 10 for 77, but they simply couldn’t do anything with the Gators’ offense, even though they did sack Harris twice. The Commodores get a much needed bye Saturday, because they have two remaining games that pose steep obstacles. The first comes Nov. 22 on the road against currently ranked number one Mississippi State. The season ends Nov. 29 at home against Tennessee, in a game where the Vols will most likely be going for Bowl bid and winning season, while also anxious to snap a two-game losing streak against their in-state rival.

BY RON WYNN Hopkins Must Make His Own Decision No one should ever make another person’s key life decisions for them, but sports writers and columnists are often quick to say when someone should retire. It only took a few minutes before the end of Saturday night’s light-heavyweight title bout between defending champion Bernard Hopkins and robust challenger Sergey Kovalev before the stories began going out urging the nearly 50-year-old Hopkins to hang up his gloves following the loss of the various light-heavyweight belts he previously held. On one hand, it does make sense. Only Hopkins’ vast skill, experience and determination prevented him from being knocked out and every card at ringside had his challenger well ahead on points. Hopkins was too game and resolute to go out without completing the fight, but no observer that saw it felt he’d come close to winning. He’s long set records as being the oldest boxer to ever win a title or unify a division, and he’s won 55 fights and dropped only seven in his extraordinary career, so it does make sense to go out at this point. He wouldn’t even be out of the sport totally, as he’s a minority partner in Golden Boy enterprises. But the man who defeated both Roy Jones Jr. and Oscar Del A Hoya isn’t so quick to end his fighting career. He wouldn’t rule out another match against Kovalev and he didn’t say anything to hint or indicate that he might be willing to call it a career.

college football schedule Vanderbilt november 22 at mississippi state

Tennessee state university november 22 at murray state

middle tennessee state november 22 vs FAU

university of tennessee november 22 vs missouri

SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

NBA

NHL

Grizzlies Drop First Game

The Predators went into St. Louis Saturday night and defeated the Blues 2-1. The win kept them on top of their division, one point ahead of the team they beat on the road.

Preds Keep Winning By Ron Wynn

It is still very early in the 2014-15 NHL season, but the Predators will take a road win over arch-rival and division foe St. Louis anytime. They ended the Blues’ winning streak at seven Saturday night with a 2-1 victory. St. Louis had amassed the best consecutive mark of victories this season, but that ended when James Neal took a pass from Filip Forsberg in the third period and converted it into a goal with 6:28 remaining. It was the capper on yet another strong night for the rookie Forsberg. He scored in the second period, and continues to lead NHL rookies with 15 points. The efforts of Forsberg and Neal enabled the Predators to conclude the season-long six game road trip with four victories, a figure they’ll take every time. The win also continued the Predators’ erasing something that has long been part of their history, an inability to rally if a team scores first against them. The Blues’ Jori Lehtera scored with 5:30 remaining in the first period to give St. Louis a 1-0 lead. That was it for St. Louis’ offense, as Pekka Rinne stopped 28 shots overall, and everything in the final two periods. The two goals made

it the sixth time already that the Predators have rallied after surrendering the opening goal for a victory. They’ve also proved that the new, more aggressive offensive posture hasn’t had any impact on their defensive ferocity. They held St. Louis without a shot on goal for nearly 10 minutes (9:45) in the third period. The Predators and Rinne put the clamps on the Blues’ prolific scorer Vladamir Tarasenko, who came into the game having scored in four straight previous contests. He did have an assist on Lehtera’s goal, but that was it for the night. The Predators’ outshot the Blues 12 to seven in the third period, and had 35 shots for the night to 29 for St. Louis. Neither team had too many power play opportunities, with the Predators’ failing to score in two attempts and the Blues in one. Rinne ran his record to 9-2-1 on the season, and the Predators’ improved their record in one-goal games to 5-1-2. The Blues dipped to 6-2-1 in that category. Other than the continued inability to score on the power play, there’s really been nothing to criticize regarding the Predators’ opening month. As the week began, James Neal was 13th in NHL goal scoring, with seven in 13 games. The

Predators don’t have anyone in the Top 16 in assists. But they are now tied with the Blues for second place in the critical goals allowed category, having given up 28. Though not among the leaders in goals scored, they do have 35. The more important category is they are first in the Western Conference’s Central Division after 14 games. Their record is a glittering 9-3-2. But it has only earned them a one point lead over the Blues and two points over the Winnipeg Jets. The Predators now return to Bridgestone Arena. They had a bad Tuesday night game Edmonton, then comes contests against the two teams directly behind them in the standings. First comes another game again with St. Louis on Thursday, followed by a Saturday night home game against Winnipeg. No one on the Predators is silly enough to start any Stanley Cup or even playoff talk after only 14 games into an 82-game schedule. But considering that after the opening month last season they were already buried in the division and firmly on the way to another non-playoff season, the fact that they’ve gotten off to such a hot start has fans buzzing.

NEXT WEEK IN SPORTS The Titans entertain the Pittsburgh Steelers, a longtime rival, at LP Field. Tennessee hopes to get a second straight SEC win as they meet the University of Kentucky, with both teams trying to get a sixth win and become bowl eligible. MTSU is back in action as they pay a visit to Florida International Union and hope to remain in the C-USA race. Both TSU and Vanderbilt have byes, but the red hot Predators are back home after a successful road trip and have games with their two top rivals for divisional honors. The Grizzlies have had the best start in their history and hope to remain on top in their division as well. Join us for those and other stories next week in the Tennessee Tribune.

After getting off to the best start in team history (6-0) the Grizzlies finally dropped a one-point contest over the weekend to the Milwaukee Bucks 93-92.

By Ron Wynn

No NBA team has ever gone 82-0, and no one thought the Memphis Grizzlies would be the first. But it’s probable that the Milwaukee Bucks wouldn’t be anyone’s choice to be the team handing them their initial loss of the 2014-15 season. However that is precisely what happened, though the Grizzlies can also blame themselves for the loss. The Grizzlies went ahead 91-90 when Zach Randolph made a layup with 1:29 remaining. Memphis played excellent defense on the next trip down, with Marc Gasol blocking a shot by Larry Sanders with only 15.6 seconds left. After an official review. the ball was given to the Grizzlies. Mike Conley was fouled with eight seconds left and a chance to put the Grizzlies ahead by three. Instead, he missed the first free throw, then made the second. Brandon Knight drove from the top of the lane, was fouled by Coutney Lee and made the shot. He drained the free throw, giving the Bucks at 93-92 lead. Lee tried a long jumper at the buzzer that missed, removing the Grizzlies from the ranks of NBA unbeaten teams after they started off 6-0 for the first time in their history. Randolph had a strong game with 22 points and 14 rebounds. Gasol added 18 points, but had a poor shooting game, making only four of 11 from the field. In fact poor shooting was one part of the Griz-

zlies’ problem. Conley was only two of eight for seven points. Lee was three of nine and had 11. Tony Allen was also three of nine for seven points. Tayshun Prince was three of 10 off the bench for eight points. The Grizzlies didn’t have a 30-point quarter in the game and only scored 41 second half points. They played their usually tough defense, also not allowing the Bucks to hit the 30 point mark in any quarter. But they were outscored by Milwaukee 2720 in the fourth, a deficit they couldn’t overcome. The Bucks’ fourth quarter comeback was sparked by Giannis Antetokounmpo. He had 18 points, but 12 came in the final 12 minutes. Knight added 14. The Bucks were down 72-66 after three, but scored the first seven points of the fourth quarter. Another area that will disturb Memphis’ coaches was the lack of assists. While the Bucks were getting 24, the Grizzlies only had 15 for the night, with Conley getting four to lead them in that category. The Grizzlies barely controlled the boards 54-53. They also didn’t get much spark from the second unit. Other than John Leuer, who hit three of six shots for six points, Quincy Poindexter was only two of eight for seven points. The Grizzles did get 28 points in the second quarter, but otherwise had a tepid offense, getting 23 in the opening 12 minutes, 21 in the third and 20 in the fourth. But at 6-1, they are tied

atop the Western Conference’s Southwest Division with the Houston Rockets, while the Dallas Mavericks are in third at 4-2. Interestingly, defending NBA champion San Antonio starts the week in the division cellar with a 2-3 record, though no one expects them to stay there very long. The Grizzlies’ hot start gives them a chance to make some early noise in the playoff hunt and put themselves in position to grab one of the top four spots and earn at least homecourt advantage for the first round. The Golden State Warriors are now the league’s lone unbeaten team at 5-0 and leading the Pacific Division, followed by the surprising Sacramento Kings at 5-1 and the Los Angeles Clippers at 4-2. Everyone in the West needs to take advantage of perennial title contender Oklahoma City being ravaged by injuries. Not only are the Thunder minus for several more games the services of MVP Kevin Durant and All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook, but they were two other players down and were only suiting up eight players last week. The Thunder are also in the basement in the Northwest Division with a 1-5 mark. That division has only one team with a break even mark, as the Portland Trailblazers have a 3-3 record, and everyone else a losing slate. That’s also not expected to continue, but the Western Division looks overly tough once more.

NFL

Titans Woes Continue With Loss to Ravens By Ron Wynn

The Tennessee Titans reverse march towards the first overall pick in the 2015 draft continued Sunday with a 21-7 road loss to the Baltimore Ravens. It was their seventh loss in the last eight games and put them squarely in contention to have their worst record since moving to Tennessee from Houston in 1997. They need to win at least two of the final seven games to at least finish 4-12, which stands as their current worse season (2005). But at this rate, many fans can rightly wonder if they’ll even win another game this season. They are on their third starting quarterback, rookie Zach Mettenberger, who opened his second game as the number one QB and had a decent start. He even completed a three-yard TD pass to Leon Washington in the opening

quarter and the Titans’ defense shut out the Ravens for the first 15 minutes. However that was pretty much the end of positive developments for the Titans. While their offense failed to score any more points the remainder of the day, the Ravens scored touchdowns in each of the last three quarters. It was a sign of bad things to come when running back Shonn Greene fumbled at the end of 15 play, 84-yard drive that began the game. Unfortunately, what made that fumble even worse was that it came at the goal lime. The Ravens recovered, and the Titans lost a shot for a quick 7-0 lead. They did eventually add a touchdown after forcing a punt, but were left to wonder if the outcome might have been different had they been ahead 14-0 rather than 7-0 after the first quarter. Greene’s fumble pretty much ended

his day. After getting three carries for five yards, he didn’t see the ball again. When linebacker Kamerion Wimbley missed a tackle on Ravens’ running back Justin Forsett, instead of the ball going over to the Titans on downs at their nine-yard line, the Ravens got a touchdown to tie things at 7-7. From that point it was lights out for both the Titans’ offense and defense. The Ravens had outgained the Titans 226-45 in the second half. When the Titans did get a good gain, as in a 36-yard pass play to Justin Hunter, it got negated by a penalty (in that case offensive pass interference).. Forsett added an 11-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and another touchdown reception in the fourth. Whisenhunt repeated on radio afterwards his disappointment with the inability of key people to make plays when

needed, and emphasized that no one had given up on the season and the Titans were still invested in winning as many games as possible. Things don’t get easier for Tennessee. The Steelers come to town for the Titans’ first Monday Night Football appearance and will be in a foul mood after being upset Sunday by the 1-8 (now 2-8) Jets. Then they go to Philadelphia for a game against a team contending for a division title, followed by another road game in Houston, with the Texans looking to sweep the season’s series and stay within hailing distance of the Colts in the AFC South. So there are no easy prospects ahead, and things look bleak for the Titans at best.

METRO SPORTS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

By Scott Wallace Burros Dominate Knights in First Round of the Playoffs By McKinley Young Jr.

NASHVILLE, TN — The start of the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) Playoffs in Tennessee is here. Five Metro High Schools earned a shot to participate. The number one ranked team in Metro made a statement to other teams in Class 5A. The Hillsboro Burros dominated from start to finish as they beat Kenwood 55-12 at home in the WTNTribune Radio Sports Metro High School Game of the Week. The victory continued the momentum that they have displayed all season. The Burros offense put up 486 total yards and the defense held the Knight to 184 total yards as they scored in all three phases of the game. The game started with a bang. Burros running back Deandre Alexander took the opening kickoff 90 yards to give the Burros a 6-0 lead. Burros quarterback Michael Hughes had an impressive night. The Tennessee State University commit accounted for four total touchdowns, going 8-8 183 yards with two touchdown passes. Hughes also had three carries for 24 yards and two more touchdowns on the ground.

was on a kickoff that was returned six yards for a touchdown by Roy Hunter. Hughes, Perry, Phillips and Young were all named WTNTribune Radio Sports Players of the Game. Hillsboro moves on the second round as they will host Springfield High School.

Metro High School Football Playoff Match-ups

There are only three Metro teams left in the TSSAA Playoffs. Last week Overton lost to McGavock and East Nashville lost to Lipscomb Academy. Class 5A Springfield at Hillsboro McGavock at Ravenwood

Class 4A Spring Hill at Pearl-Cohn

Hillsboro QB Michael Hughes was huge in his team’s first round victory.

The McGavock Raiders look to pull off an upset at Ravenwood

Hillsboro’s Vincent Perry

Hillsboro’s Kyle Phillips

“Being a starter since my sophomore year has helped me prepare for moments like this one,” said Hughes referring to his play in the game. “We came out and saw some looks that help make my pre snap reads a little easier to get us in the right play”. Hughes got the scoring started for the offense on a two yard run that was set up by his 45 yard strike to wide receiver Malique Fleming. Hughes followed that up with a four yard score. He then hit wide receiver Jay King II on a 41 yard touch pass for another score. Running back Vincent Perry had a great night as well. The University of Tennessee commit accounted for 168 yards of total offense and a rushing touchdown. Perry had a key 34 yard reception in the second quarter. With the Burros facing a 3rd and 33 yards to go, Perry caught a pass, took a huge hit, bounced off of the defender and pushed forward to convert a first down. “I didn’t want this to be my last game,” said the senior Perry. “I made sure I did everything I could to help us get the win.” Hillsboro’s defense kept Kenwood in check all night only giving up a 36 yard touchdown pass from Malcolm Perry to Chris Jackson and a late four yard touchdown run to Josh Lewis. Defensive end Kyle Phillips and fellow senior Jonathan Young lead the defense as they harassed Perry and the Kenwood offense all night. “We knew we would have to stay in our rush lanes and be aggressive,” said Phillips said who ended his night with seven tackles and three sacks. “I have to be aggressive and help set the tone for our defense and get us in the right calls,” added Young. Young led the Burros with 10 tackles and two forced fumbles, one of which

Lifestyle & ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

WFSK Radio’s Kay Remembers Dr. Myles Munroe

l-r, What’s The 411 host Sharon Kay, Dr. Myles Munroe and Elder Xuam ‘X-man’ Lawson are all smiles during one of Dr. Munroe’s recent visits to Fisk University Photos by James Artis

By Janice Malone

Internationally renowned bestselling author, lecturer, teacher, life coach, government consultant, and leadership mentor. Dr. Myles Munroe and his wife Ruth, were killed in a plane crash in Grand Bahama. The plane crash happened Sunday afternoon (November 9, 2014) and killed Dr. Munroe, his wife and seven others on board a private jet. Sources say that the 36 Executive Jet hit a crane at the Grand Bahama Ship Yard, resulting into it exploding on impact and crashing. The private jet departed from the Lynden Pindling International Airport at 4:07p.m.and crashed while approaching to land at the Grand Bahama International Airport at 5:10p.m. Dr. Munroe was a known and re-

spected by heads of state, political leaders, and Christian dignitaries throughout the nations of the world. Within recent years Nashville had become one of the cities that Dr. Munroe visited frequently as a guest speaker at Fisk University and other venues in the city, Over the last seven years he was a recurring guest on the University’s (WFSK-FM) radio talk show, What’s the 411 With Sharon Kay, hosted by station general manager Sharon Kay. But Dr. Munroe was more than just a guest to Ms. Kay. He became a close friend, mentor and a much respected colleague. His untimely death is even more of a loss to those who knew Dr. Munroe and his family personally. In her own words Sharon Kay expresses some of her memories of working with Dr. Myles Munroe:

Dr. Myles Munroe and motivational speaker Derek Young at Fisk book signing

“Dr. Munroe was my mentor and friend and served as a re-occurring guest on my talk program What’s the 411? With Sharon Kay for almost seven years. He was on every 4 to 6 weeks during those years to have an extended discussion on building leaders though empowerment. His last appearance was on September 17, 2014. He had an unusual gift in his ability to relate to and encourage people that went beyond charisma. I believe he was called to be a leader’s leader and use those skills to help others achieve their potential. Dr. Munroe was the keynote speaker during on February 24, 2014 Fisk University Black History Month Leadership Lecture in the Fisk Memorial Chapel, his first trip to speak in the historic structure. His appearance in Nashville

marked the first time he had been back to Nashville he said in 20-years. Munroe’s son Charo was a part of his entourage. Munroe was amazed at how many Bahamian students were attending Fisk University and found that several of them were members of his church in Nassau. The Bahamian students also participated in the evenings lecture program. Munroe was in Nashville then to be a speaker for the National Religious Broadcasters Convention at Gaylord Opryland Hotel. My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Ruth & Myles Munroe and the other families who lost loved ones in this tragic plane crash. The impact on the lives of those he encountered in leadership trainings, empowerment and ministry is immeasurable.”

Actor Nate Parker and director Gina Prince-Blythewood pose with fans at the recent Fisk University screening of Beyond The Lights

‘Beyond the Lights’ With Actors at Fisk By Kendall Sullivan Photo by Jamal Henry

Last week the historic campus of Fisk University had the pleasure of welcoming actor Nate Parker (stars in the film’s lead male role) and movie director/ writer Gina PrinceBythewood to discuss their new movie “Beyond The Lights” which will be released on Friday, November 14, 2014 in theatres nationwide. Nate Parker and Gina Prince - Bythewood thanked Fisk University and the International Black Film Festival of Nashville for allowing them of us the opportunity. Bythewood and Parker both left encouraging words for the students as well “Use your platform to better the culture, whether it is being a singer, movie director, doctor, lawyer, teacher, athlete, etc. always use your platform to better everyone,” Bythewood stated to the attentive crowd. Both were part of a panel discussion event about the new film, along with a Q & A session from the audience before the new film was shown. Best known for her film, “Love & Basketball,” which explored the theme of love, Bythewood explores the subject of love again in her new film “Beyond The Lights”. It seems that the

acclaimed film maker’s favorite movie genre is love. She loves to discuss love, explore love, and most importantly, showcase love in her films. What’s even better is that she highlights black love in her films. She feels it is necessary to make sure her audience knows that it’s okay to be in love; and that African American people are capable of being in love. But in order to be in love with someone else, one must first love themselves. And this is what her new film shows. The motivation from “Beyond The Lights” came after Bythewood attended an Alicia Keys concert in 2007, where she heard her the award winning singer’s hit single “Diary.” Bythewood states, “After attending the concert and hearing that song live, I went home and began to write this story.” Music is very key in the development of a movie. Bythewood says she draws inspiration to write from music. She adds, “Each movie that I write has its own playlist.” Her second form of motivation came from a close friend of hers who was on the brink of committing suicide until her made friend made the decision to choose life. Lastly, her own personal

life was a source of motivation. The mother / daughter dynamic in this movie derives from her own life and the challenges Bythewood faced because she was adopted. Later in life she met her biological, which she caused her to learn all of the circumstances as to why she was adopted. Ms. Blythewood says the main goal for the movie is not to achieve monetary success or have very great reviews for the movie, although they are both added incentives. Bythewood simply wants her audience to find their true identity after watching this movie. “Love yourself before loving someone else and know yourself before you love yourself,” she suggests. Bythewood believes if even one person who sees this movie does this after viewing her film, she has accomplished her goal. It’s been 14 years since “Love & Basketball” and the film is still in staple within the African - American community. “Beyond the Lights” has the potential to be what “Love & Basketball” has been to African Americans. Only time will tell.

By Janice Malone Photo by Jamal Henry

Grammy®-nominated rap superstar and CTE/Def Jam Recordings artist Jeezy and his band stopped in Nashville this past Monday night at Marathon Music Works, with his SEEN IT ALL tour. Nashville was one of the cities on the 2-month long tour that supports his new CD by the same name. The CD was #1 SoundScan Rap Albums chart immediately after its debut. Jeezy didn’t disappoint the crowd as he breezed through some of his many hits that have made him who he is today— the one and only Jeezy. “Seen It All,” “Get Ya Mind Right,” “Me Ok,” “Can’t Leave You Alone,” were just a few of the many tracks performed from his hit list. Before the show the Tribune had the opportunity to ask Jeezy 5 Questions and Five Answers: WHAT CAN FANS CAN EXPECT TO SEE ON THIS TOUR? JEEZY: “It’s more of an experience than it is a show. They can expect to go on like a journey. For fans who’ve been with me since when I first started, then they know the things I’ve been through. I’m really enjoying sharing the music that got me where I am today with the fans on this tour.” WHAT DOES HE THINK ABOUT SOME OF THE NEW ATLANTA HIP HOP TALENT? JEEZY: “Atlanta’s always been about presenting new talent. There was a time when I was a new guy on the scene. But I say, as long as they’re keeping Atlanta on the map in a positive way, then I’ve got nothing but love for them.”

HOW HAS HE REMAINED SO RELEVANT? JEEZY: “You gotta stay true to yourself out here. You must stick to your guns (so to speak) when it comes to your music. For me personally, I just like to keep it real. I don’t like for outside people and labels coming in to tell me what good music is and what direction I should be going in.” WHY DO SO MANY ATHLETES LIKE WORKING OUT TO HIS MUSIC? (Especially LeBron James) JEEZY: “I think it’s because my music is about adversity and motivation plus, it has a high energy sound. It’s like hood rock star music or something. A lot of these athletes have been like me, a ‘have not.’ They had to work hard to get to where they are now. So I think they appreciate my style of music more cause’ they know that I know what it’s like. We all understand the struggle.” MUSIC HE LISTENS TO WHILE WORKING OUT: JEEZY: “I like listening to old mix tapes from people like Last Laff, TuPac and some others.” Is acting in his future? “I’m about to pick up my whole staff and team and go out to Los Angeles about some acting projects. That’s part of the next phase for Jeezy. I’ve always been a big movie fan and have wanted to get involved in film for a long time but I’ve been so busy with music. I’ve even got plans to work with an acting coach. So fans can expect to see some Jeezy on the big screen next year.”

ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

TERRI’S BOOK REVIEW ‘A Light Shines in Harlem...’

Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

school, if the right building could be found. And then someone introduced KlinYour child loves his sky, who had the finances, teacher. It’s something to Walker, whose church you’re grateful for, because owned a magnificent and that makes it easier for nearly-empty structure… him to go to school. Every There’s been a lot on the morning, he rises with a news lately about the “crismile and he comes home sis” in education, both from excited. Bless her heart, the teacher point-of-view he’s getting an education TERRI and from parents. People SCHLICHENMEYER for his future. But what if worry about their children’s the school your child atsuccess and “A Light Shines tended was sub-par? What would you in Harlem” sheds some good news on this do to ensure that he had the best learn- issue. I had to smile as I was reading this ing atmosphere possible? As you’ll see book, in fact: author Mary C. Bounds’ in “A Light Shines in Harlem” by Mary telling of this tale makes it sound almost C. Bounds, it was a question that needed like a thriller, with heroes and hurdles. I tackling. enjoyed reading about the synchronistiRev. Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker knew that cal events that allowed the Sisulu-Walker Harlem youth were in trouble. Charter School of Harlem to become a As Martin Luther King Jr.’s Chief of reality, and the tales about the students. Staff, Walker had worked hard for civil Parents and educators will appreciate the rights. As a minister who helped reclaim you-can-do-this hints in the back. Harlem’s neighborhoods, he knew the Be aware of one thing: this book convalue of education for its citizens – and he tains a lot of names, and that quickly bewas concerned. “Increasingly,” says Bounds, “Walker heard stories from his congregation about how inner-city schools were failing their children.” He considered opening his own school but logistics prevented it. Still, he never stopped searching for answers – until he found something he thought might work: a charter school. Much like a public school, charter schools are “tax-funded, tuition-free, and open to all public school children…” The difference is in who operates the school, and that parents decide on enrollment. It was education reform in its truest sense, and it was a relatively new concept then. When he met Steven Klinsky in 1999, Walker hoped the solution was at hand. For years, Klinsky had been thinking about his brother. When Klinsky was a kindergartener, his brother Gary tutored him every day after school. Thanks to Gary, who died young, “A Light Shines in Harlem: New York’s First Charter Klinsky was a success, and he’d been School and the Movement it Led” by Mary C. thinking about a way to honor Gary’s Bounds, foreword by Dr. Wyatt Tee Walker c.2014, legacy. In the beginning, Klinsky creLawrence Hill Books $24.95, 220 pages ated an academic after-school program that offered kids a fun way to learn – much like the fun he’d had with comes overwhelming. Look beyond it, if Gary – but when he learned about charter you struggle, and persevere. In the end, schools, he became truly excited. Harlem you’ll find that “A Light Shines in Harseemed to be the likeliest place for a charter lem” has plenty of class.

next week in entertainment • A chat with Lebanon, TN radio personality Fantastic Fred’s new radio show • JAI Transitional Housing founder Andrea Evans chats about a season of giving and sharing • Kam Williams chats with acclaimed actress Isabella Rossellini

Volunteers Support Library Renovations

NASHVILLE, TN — Fifty volunteers from The Tennessean and tnMedia, in partnership with Hands On Nashville, helped renovate the Looby branch of Nashville Public Library (NPL). Their local effort was part of “Make A Difference Day,” a national day of service created in 1992 by a sister Gannett publication, USA WEEKEND Magazine. Tennessean and tnMedia volunteers painted, installed new bookshelves and remodeled children’s furniture at the Looby location at 2301 Rosa Parks Blvd. Their work moves NPL further ahead in its campaign to upgrade and modernize its 21 locations<http:// www.library.nashville.org/locations/ loc_all.asp> over the next several years. “Child literacy is a cause with which we all can connect,” said Laura Hollingsworth, president and publisher of The Tennessean / tnMedia. “To help expose the children in our community to books and to create warm spaces where they can savor those stories fits perfectly with our mission of actively influencing and impacting quality of life in Middle Tennessee.“I am proud of our employees for stepping up to make a difference in such an important way, and so pleased that our company could work with the Nashville Public Library and Hands On Nashville to play a part in this significant renovation project.” NPL is making its facilities more modern, more welcoming and better equipped to accommodate a growing,

increasingly diverse patron base. Already, upgrades including new paint, ceiling and flooring – as well as dedicated spaces for teens to study, watch movies and take workshops - have been made at several locations. Similar work is scheduled for remaining facilities. Meanwhile, NPL on Oct. 21 opened a new Southeast branch library at 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, as demand for services and space had outgrown its old facility in the area. The Library will alsoopen another new branch location in Bellevue in 2015. “Of all the many worthy causes The Tennessean could have chosen from to mark this year’s Make A Difference Day, the newspaper chose Nashville Public Library,” said Kent Oliver, NPL Director. “Their volunteer investment helps us move forward in our efforts to inject some much-needed ‘TLC’ into our facilities. The Tennessean’s contribution is also a nod to how important reading, literacy and education are in our city.” Additionally, leading up to Make a Difference Day, The Tennessean and tnMedia, in conjunction with Hands On Nashville, sponsored a communitywide book drive for NPL. The organizations encouraged Nashvillians to donate new or gently used children’s books to the Library, so NPL can use them in community outreach efforts.

UPCOMING NASHVILLE EVENTS November 13 – 15: ARTLIGHTENMENT 2014 Art & Film Festival, www.artlightenment.com November 21 & 22: Wishing Chair Presents: Cinderella at the downtown Nashville Library. Contact: Main Library (615) 862-5800. November 14: (Memphis) –New exhibition, “Soul: Memphis’ Original Sound – Photographs by Thom Gilbert” reception and book signing 6-8 p.m. at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music., www.staxmuseum.com November 16: Family Festival Day at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, www.fristcenter.org December 8th: Grammy Award winning R&B singer Anthony Hamilton: Home for the Holidays concert at The Schermerhorn Symphony Center, www.Nashvillesymphony.org

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

ENTERTAINMENT THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014

RYCH’S CORNER

David Gyasi: Interstellar’s Astrophyscist

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

The new movie “Interstellar” explores the idea of Earth running out of resources to support human life and man must find a new place to go in the universe. Of course the crew selected to go on this fact finding mission in space are of the brightest and the best. Actor David Gyasi is the Black astrophysicist on the crew who breaks down all of the scientific data and problems that occur on board. Gyasi is a native of Hammersmith, London, England where he was trained and began his career in British theater, TV and film. He is part of the increasing number of Black Brits to be seen on American cinema and TV.

David Gyasi has key role in ‘Intersstellar’

One of the main concepts of the film was based on the late Dr. Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity where in space one can travel great distances and return to earth the same age, while those left behind on earth have significantly aged or even died. In other words an astronaut could be 30-yearsold when he leaves and come back five

years later and be only 35, while everybody he left on earth that was his same age is 50 years older or more. This is due to the timespace frame of a moving body appearing to slow down and contract (in the direction of motion) when measured in the frame of the observer. Of course, you all reading this interview learned that in high school science or math didn’t you? Was Gyasi into Einstein’s theory or any of the scientific stuff before getting this role? He laughs, “It wasn’t something that I thought about everyday but it was something that I had to consider, obviously for the part and accept that it was possible. Chris (the director) was telling me about an experiment they did where they placed two identical watches, one was placed at the top of a high-rise and one at the bottom. And when they brought the two watches together after some time they were out of sync and that is part of the relativity theory, that at that altitude something else is happening than on the bottom.” He also compared gaining a day and losing a day flying between the time zones of London and the U.S. as part of the same ideal. When playing a regular role there may be room for ad-lib but in a scientific role like the one he plays as Dr. Romilly, he has to say specific things with a certain discipline. Did this alter the way he approached the role? Gyasi explains, “It doesn’t differ because of actually Romilly‘s make-up-- that’s his passion. For some people it’s their family and some people it’s their car or money. That’s his passion, so I’ll always try to tap into what makes this character live and breathe and experience life. What level does he do that on and then tap into that. Even when you look into the dense dialogue you have to sort of correct yourself and say actually this is how the guy experiences life and sees the world and he does that with extreme passion. So find his passion and go for that.”

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‘Love Don’t Love Nobody’ Play at TSU By Janice Malone

Isaiah 40:3 Entertainment and the Agape Drama Ministry of Cathedral of Praise (C.O.G.I.C.) invites everyone to see to the new stage play musical LOVE DON’T LOVE NOBODY, written and directed by Evangelist Sherie C. Woods. The song “Love Don’t Love Nobody” was a major hit record for R&B recording stars The Spinners back in 1974 but this new play has quite a different meaning than the song. According to the playwright and director, it’s a Christian-based production that’s written for the masses. The core storyline is about a love triangle between two friends, a wife and how God’s grace comes to rescue them all through a very difﬁcult situation. Is “sexting” cheating? Can a husband or wife divorce for that? In the play, characters Shuan and Donna have been married for seven years but Donna has an “itch” that needs to be scratched. Shaun’s best friend is all too happy to help.

The playwright/director/ actress Evangelist Woods, is a Tennessee State University graduate, along with holding a Masters in Educational Administration from Travecca Nazarene University. Among her numerous high academic and creative achievements, Ms. Woods is also a gifted songwriter. She penned 3 of the songs for her latest production, which she says was inspired by divine intervention of the Almighty. “God spoke to me about the love he has for his people but they don’t know that beyond all of our sins and mistakes, He continues to love us. So the play Love Don’t Love Nobody, is actually talking about the love God has for his people…It’s deﬁnitely not a traditional Christian play though,” shares Evangelist Woods. The multi-talented playwright is a minister under the direction of Bishop Jerry L. Maynard and mentor Dr. Mary T. Maynard of Cathedral of Praise C.O.G.I.C., where she serves as a part of the ministerial staff. In fact, it was at Cathedral of Praise

Church where she launched her career as a playwright eight years ago. She’s now launched her own company, Isaiah 40:3 Entertainment Group, which has produced several Christian-inspired plays and musicals. Ms. Woods hopes the audiences will not only be entertained from the show but also remember the meaning of what the play is all about. “I want them to walk away with the understanding of knowing that no matter what they’ve done, no matter what their situation might be, their problems are not who they are. I hope the audience will be entertained but also leave the theater with a new perspective of God’s love for us through even the worst of circumstances.” Love Don’t Love Nobody runs this weekend: November 14 & 15 at Tennessee State University’s Poag Theater (Humanities Bldg.). 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209. For tickets and more information contact: sc.woods@ live.com

KAM’S KOLUMN

The ‘Beyond the Lights’ Interview

wonderful actress. And one of my favorite scenes Gugu Mbatha-Raw in the film is my big conskyrocketed to fame earlifrontation of her. But my er this year on the strength own relationship with my of her inspired performom couldn’t be further mance as the title characfrom the one that Noni has ter in Belle, a biopic about with hers. I have a great a biracial slave girl who relationship with mine, was brought by her white who has never been a father to England where “momager.” I was always she was raised in the lap of the one leading the way in luxury by aristocratic rela- KAM WILLIAMS terms of wanting to do acttives. Here, the emerging ining, singing and dancing. génue compares that role to her new one I was lucky that my mother had a very in Beyond the Lights where she plays well-adjusted perspective of the world, Noni, a pop star who falls for her hunky, and never pressured me to do anything I supportive bodyguard. didn’t want to do. KW: What interested you in Beyond the Lights? This is quite a different role from the one you played in Belle. GMR: Yeah! [Laughs] KW: Belle and Noni are almost polar opposites. GMR: Noni’s not a bad girl. She’s more of a victim. What interested me in this film, after doing Belle, which was a period drama set in a very repressed society, was the idea of exploring something much more contemporary: the sexualization of women and girls by the music and entertainment industries, how that has become the norm, and what is the cost of using sex to sell music, psychologically and emotionally. Gina [director Gina Prince-Bythewood] often talks about changing the conversation and steering the culture in a different direction, and about providing some KW: The Viola Davis question: inspiration to become your authentic What’s the biggest difference between self. Noni has become trapped by her who you are at home as opposed to the public persona, so there was a lot to sink person we see on the red carpet? GMR: my teeth into. KW: You and your co-star, Nate I suppose the biggest difference is the Parker, generated a lot of chemistry on- hair, clothes and makeup. At home I screen. GMR: Yes, Nate is such a ter- wear my own clothes, no makeup and rific actor. It was great working with don’t do anything exciting with my hair. him. He’s very committed, very focused, [Giggles] I get to borrow pretty dresses and has an innate warmth and gravitas for the red carpet, and have experts do that he brings to his character, Kaz, for my hair and makeup. KW: You remind me of Audrey Noni, who’s trapped in such a superficial Hepburn. Do you get compared to her a world. Kaz is grounded and has a sense of decency about him, just like Nate, who lot? GMR: She’s one of my style idols. is a very principled person who stands I really admire her. I was just shooting up for what he believes in. And those The Whole Truth with Rene Zellweger qualities really come through in the in New Orleans, and she kept calling me Audrey Hepburn, because I was always character of Kaz. KW: Minnie Driver did a great job riding around on my bicycle. I was like, as your mother. Was your own mother in “Okay, I’ll take it.” She was a phenomreal life that sort of stage mom? GMR: enal actress and fashion icon who had a [LOL] No, absolutely not! I loved work- real grace and ladylike quality. ing with Minnie who’s hilarious and a With Kam Williams

FORECLOSURES & LEGALS THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 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 January 29, 2007, executed by JANEEN TUDOR, 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 January 31, 2007, in Deed Book , Page at Instrument Number 20070131-0012769; 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 CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, 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 December 4, 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 THE NORTHERLY 50 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 200 FEET OF LOT NO. 123 ON THE PLAN OF MAPLEWOOD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, AS OF RECORD IN BOOK 547, PAGE 78, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY. SAID PART OF LOT FRONTS 50 FEET ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF EDWARDS AVENUE AND EXTENDS BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES 200 FEET TO A DEAD LINE. Parcel ID: 06106010800 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 4210 EDWARDS AVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37216. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): JANEEN TUDOR 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 #74278 2014-11-06 2014-11-13 2014-11-20 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated June 29, 2006, executed by PAMELA MARICONDA, conveying certain real property therein described to US TITLE PARTNERS, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded June 30, 2006, at Instrument Number 20060630-0078447; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee, on behalf of the certificate holders of the FFMLT Trust 2006-FF13, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF13 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 December 4, 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: SITUATED IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING UNIT NO. C-71 ON THE PLAN OF MADISON PARK CONDOMINIUM, PHASE II, ACCORDING TO THE MASTER DEED OF RECORD IN BOOK 5462, PAGE 614, AS CORRECTED BY BOOK 5608, PAGE 551, AND AMENDED BY BOOK 8014, PAGE 416, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 5200, PAGES 179 THRU 182, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 043100A04600CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 555 N DUPONT AVENUE, UNIT C-71, 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): PAMELA MARICONDA 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 #74309 201411-06 2014-11-13 2014-11-20 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on December 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 ZUAY A THOMPSON, to SATURN AND MAZER TITLE SERVICES, INC., Trustee, on April 12, 2005, as Instrument No. 20050413-0041339 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, N.A., as Trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2005-RS5 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 26, BELLSHIRE TERRACE SECTION ONE, PHASE TWO, AS RECORDED IN BOOK 6250, PAGES 179 & 180, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Tax ID: 05003002900 Current Owner(s) of Property: ZUAY A THOMPSON The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1364 BELLSHIRE TERRACE 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: JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. If applicable, the notice requirements of T.C.A. 35-5-117 have been met. All right of equity of redemption, statutory and otherwise, and homestead are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. If the U.S. Department of Treasury/IRS, the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue, or the State of Tennessee Department of Labor or Workforce Development are listed as Interested Parties in the advertisement, then the Notice of this foreclosure is being given to them and the Sale will be subject to the applicable governmental entities right to redeem the property as required by 26 U.S.C. 7425 and T.C.A. §67-1-1433.This property is being sold with the express reservation that the sale is subject to confirmation by the lender or trustee. This sale may be rescinded at any time. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. MWZM File No. 14-002723670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: tnsales@mwzmlaw.comAd #74424 2014-10-30 2014-11-06 2014-11-13

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on December 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 LILLIE HARRIS, to KEY TITLE & ESCROW SERVICES INC, Trustee, on December 19, 2005, as Instrument No. 20060117-0005842 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. 176 ON THE PLAN OF HAYNES MANOR SECTION 1, OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 3600 PAGE 85, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION Tax ID: 05911000300 Current Owner(s) of Property: LILLIE HARRIS The street address of the above described property is believed to be 730 WORK DRIVE, 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: PAYCHECK TODAY % JOHN M. RICHARDSON, JR., P.C AND PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC AND CAPITAL ONE BANK AND ATLANTIC CREDIT AND FINANCE INC. 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. 13-005255-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #74460 2014-10-30 2014-11-06 2014-11-13 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Jacqueline Thomas executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Accredited Home Lenders, Inc., Lender and Creative Title and Escrow, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated October 2, 2006 and recorded on October 11, 2006 in Instrument No. 20061011-0126131, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, The Bank of New York Mellon, as Trustee for CIT Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on November 25, 2014, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot No. 8 on the Plan of Jackson’s Landing Estates of record in Plat Book 7900, Page 679, Register’s Office for said County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete description. Being the same property conveyed to Lanier Gardner, by Warranty Deed from Peter Stuart and wife, Martha Stuart, filed for record 04/12/01 in Instrument No. 20010412-0036124, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Charles Dale and Joycelyn Dale, by Warranty Deed from Priority Trustee Services of Tennessee, LLC, as Substitute Trustee, filed for record 03/07/06 in Instrument Number 20060307-0026473, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to the Grantor(s) herein as shown in Warranty Deed 200610110126130 recorded simultaneously herewith in said Register’s Office. Parcel ID Number: 05316015800 Address/Description: 217 Pitts Avenue, Old Hickory, TN 37138. Current Owner(s): Jacqueline Thomas and Charles Petty. Other Interested Party(ies): Discover Bank and David and Vicki Day. The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 3706 7PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-22515 Ad #74677 2014-10-30 2014-11-06 2014-11-13 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on December 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 DEBORAH SMITH, to PRLAP, INC., Trustee, on October 18, 2007, as Instrument No. 20071029-0127111 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: Christiana Trust, a division of Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity but as Trustee of ARLP Trust 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: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DAVIDSON, AND STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO-WIT: BEING LOT NO. 122 ON THE MAP OF WEST NASHVILLE HEIGHTS, OF RECORD IN BOOK 332, PAGE 127, SAID REGISTER`S OFFICE. SAID LOT NO 122 FRONTS 50 FEET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TWIN STREET AND RUNS BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES, 170 FEET TO AN ALLEY. INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION, BUT EXCLUDED FROM THIS CONVEYANCE IS THAT PORTION OF LAND CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING THE SOUTH PART OF LOT NO. 122 ON THE MAP OF WEST NASHVILLE HEIGHTS OF RECORD IN BOOK 332, PAGE 127, IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENN. BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT NO. 122 AND RUNS WITH THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT NO. 122 NORTHERLY 74.6 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 76 DEGREES 39 MINUTES EAST, 50.5 FEET TO A POINT IN THE EAST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID LOT NO. 122; THENCE WITH SAID BOUNDARY LINE SOUTHERLY 79.6 FEET TO A POINT IN THE NORTH MARGIN OF TWIN STREET; THENCE WITH SAID MARGIN WESTERLY 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING 3,855 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. THERE IS ALSO INCLUDED HEREIN BUT EXCLUDED FROM THIS CONVEYANCE, A SECOND TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AS DESCRIBED BY DEED OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NUMBER 200112210141142, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AND SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL EASEMENTS SET FORTH THEREIN. SAID ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND IS CONVEYED IN FEE SIMPLE. IT IS TO BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAY AND ALL RIGHT OF INGRESS OR EGRESS TO, FROM AND ACROSS THE SAME TO AND FROM ABUTTING LANDS IS HEREBY CONVEYED, HOWEVER THE GRANTORS (FLOYD FUSTON AND WIFE, ENZIE VUSTON) WILL HAVE RIGHT OF ACCESS TO A SERVICE ROAD ONLY, WHICH WILL BE CONSTRUCTED ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND. THERE IS ALSO HEREBY CONVEYED AN EASEMENT FOR A SLOPED LYING NORTH OF, ADJACENT TO AND EXTENDING THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LAND BEING 50.5 FEET LONG AND 11 FEET WIDE, CONTAINING 500 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS. Being that parcel of land conveyed to Deborah Smith from Janie D. Lewis, unmarried by that deed dated 12/20/2004 and recorded 12/21/12004 in Instrument No. 20041221-0151282 of the Davidson County, TN Public Registry. Tax ID: 09114001600 Current Owner(s) of Property: DEBORAH SMITH The street address of the above described property is believed to be 44 Twin Street, Nashville, TN 37209, 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 GAULT FINANCIAL, LLC AND JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF HSBC BANK NEVADA, N.A. AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO DIRECT MERCHANTS CREDIT CARD BANK, N.A AND JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF BANCORPSOUTH D/B/A CREDIT CARD CENTER AND JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF UNIFUND CCR, LLC AND JUDGMENT IN FAVOR OF GEMINI CAPITAL GROUP, 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. 14-003108-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #74708 2014-10-30 2014-11-06 2014-11-13 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on December 11, 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 DAVID W. COLLINS AND BROOKE COLLINS, to BELL & ALEXANDER, Trustee, on May 24, 2006, as Instrument No. 20060530-0063218 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-KS6 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. 196 ON THE PLAN OF FIRST REVISION TO CANE RIDGE FARMS, PHASE ONE, SECTION THREE, OF RECORD AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20020712-0084136, AS CORRECTED AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20030210-0018021, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR COMPLETE DESCRIPTION THEREFORE. Tax ID: 174110A10000CO Current Owner(s) of Property: DAVID W. COLLINS AND BROOKE COLLINS The street address of the above described property is believed to be 1276 Blairfield 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: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LIEN FILED IN FAVOUR OF CANE RIDGE HARMS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. 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. 14-003107-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #74985 2014-11-06 2014-11-13 2014-11-20 SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on December 11, 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 GERALD LAMONT SMITH, to GREGG MURPHY, Trustee, on May 18, 2005, as Instrument No. 200505230057505 in the real property records of Davidson County Register’s Office, Tennessee. Owner of Debt: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2005-2 The following real estate located in Davidson County, Tennessee, will be sold to the highest call bidder subject to all unpaid taxes, prior liens and encumbrances of record: BEING LOT NO. 10 ON THE PLAN OF PLEASANT VIEW SUBDIVISION OF MRS. MCCOMBS PROPERTY, OF RECORD IN BOOK 421, PAGE 134, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE. SAID LOT NO. 10 FRONTS 50 FEET ON THE SOUTHERLY SIDE OF MORTON AVENUE (FORMERLY MCCOMB STREET) AND EXTENDS BACK BETWEEN PARALLEL LINES 174 FEET TO AN ALLEY IN THE REAR. Tax ID: 11913032700 Current Owner(s) of Property: GERALD LAMONT SMITH The street address of the above described property is believed to be 321 MORTON, NASHVILLE, TN 37211, but such address is not part of the legal description of the property sold herein and in the event of any discrepancy, the legal description referenced herein shall control. SALE IS SUBJECT TO OCCUPANT(S) RIGHTS IN POSSESSION. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO ADJOURN THE DAY OF THE SALE TO ANOTHER DAY, TIME AND PLACE CERTAIN WITHOUT FURTHER PUBLICATION, UPON ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TIME AND PLACE FOR THE SALE SET FORTH ABOVE. THE TRUSTEE/ SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THE SALE. IF THE SALE IS SET ASIDE FOR ANY REASON, THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE SHALL BE ENTITLED ONLY TO A RETURN OF THE DEPOSIT PAID. THE PURCHASER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER RECOURSE AGAINST THE GRANTOR, THE GRANTEE, OR THE TRUSTEE. OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: THE BANK OF NASHVILLE 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. 14-002088-670 JASON S. MANGRUM, J.P. SELLERS, LORI LIANE LONG, Substitute Trustee(s) Premier Building, Suite 404 5217 Maryland Way Brentwood, TN 37027 PHONE: (615) 238-3630 EMAIL: tnsales@mwzmlaw.com Ad #75033 2014-11-06 2014-11-13 2014-11-20 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 10, 2006, executed by DANNY BRADBURY AND DEBORAH BRADBURY, conveying certain real property therein described to ERNEST B. WILLIAMS, IV, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 3, 2006, at Instrument Number 20060503-0051225 and re-recorded November 6, 2006 at Instrument Number 20061106-0138107; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to U.S. Bank National Association (as successorin-interest to Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association), as trustee,

on behalf of the holders of the GSAMP Trust 2006-HE4 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-HE4 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 December 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: A CERTAIN TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, STATE OF TENNESSEE, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BEING IN LOT NO. 71 ON THE PLAN OF OAKWOOD, PHASE 6, SECTION 2, AS SHOWN ON PLAT OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 7900, PAGE 626 IN THE REGISTER`S OFFICE OF DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE TO WHICH PLAT REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF SAID PROPERTY. Parcel ID: 14906017100 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 1004 OAK RIDGE 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): DANNY BRADBURY AND DEBORAH BRADBURY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY, HEIGHTS FINANCE CORPORATION, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (“MERS”), acting solely as a nominee for The CIT Group/ Consumer Finance, Inc., OAKWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. FCC FINANCE, LLC 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 #75063 201411-13 2014-11-20 2014-11-27 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated December 29, 2009, executed by FRANCES L. HODGES, conveying certain real property therein described to K. THOMAS SIDWELL, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded December 30, 2009, at Instrument Number 20091230-0118498; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to Lakeview Loan Servicing,LLC who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING LOT NO. 262, ON THE PLAN OF JORDAN RIDGE AT EATON`S CREEK, PHASE 9 OF RECORD IN INSTRUMENT NO. 20090618-0056870, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 058090A25800CO PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2824 CATO RIDGE DRIVE, NASHVILLE, TN 37218. In the event of any discrepancy between this street address and the legal description of the property, the legal description shall control. CURRENT OWNER(S): FRANCES L. HODGES 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 #75070 201411-13 2014-11-20 2014-11-27 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, 2005, executed by BETTY PARKER, conveying certain real property therein described to LAWRENCE VOGAN, ATTY, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 19, 2005, at Instrument Number 20050519-0056583; and WHEREAS, the beneficial interest of said Deed of Trust was last transferred and assigned to DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2005-3 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Front Entrance of the Historic Courthouse located at 1 Public Square , located in Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash or certified funds ONLY, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: BEING LOT NO. 115 ON THE UNRECORDED MAP OF A SUBDIVISION OF TRACTS 1 AND 13, ANDERSON ESTATES, OF RECORD IN BOOK 1130, PAGE 37, REGISTER`S OFFICE FOR SAID COUNTY, AND DESCRIBED ACCORDING TO A SURVEY BY ANDERSON AND GEE SURVEYORS, AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WESTERLY MARGIN OF MCARTHUR DRIVE AT THE CORNER OF LOTS 114 AND 115; THENCE WITH THE LINE BETWEEN SAID LOTS WESTERLY 150 FEET TO A POINT, SAID POINT BEING A CORNER OF LOT 163 IN THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST LINE OF THE TVA POWER LINE, THENCE, WITH THE LINE BETWEEN LOTS 115 AND 163, NORTHERLY 50 FEET TO THE CORNER OF LOT 116; THENCE WITH THE LINE BETWEEN LOTS 115 AND 116, EASTERLY 150 FEET TO THE WEST MARGIN OF MCARTHUR DRIVE, THENCE WITH THE MARGIN OF SAME SOUTHERLY 50 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. Parcel ID: 04311001200 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 214 MCARTHUR DR, 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): BETTY PARKER 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 #75079 2014-11-13 2014-11-20 2014-11-27 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Tabitha H Horton and William M Horton executed a Deed of Trust to SunTrust Bank, Nashville, N.A., Lender and T. Michael Logan, Trustee(s), which was dated August 7, 1998 and recorded on August 11, 1998 in Book 11061, Page 482, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebted-

9B ness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 16, 2014, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot No. 44 on the Plat of Whittemore Valley Section 2-A of record in Plat Book 6250, Page 611, Register’s Office for said County, to which reference is made for a more complete description. Being the same property conveyed to Grantors by deed being recorded simultaneously herewith. This instrument is executed on behalf of Tabitha H. Horton by William M. Horton as her Attorney In Fact pursuant to recorded Power of Attorney of record in Book 11061, Page 481, in the Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 162 07 0 201.00 Address/Description: 400 Josephine Court, Antioch, TN 37013. Current Owner(s): Tabitha H. Horton and William M. Horton. Other Interested Party(ies): N/A The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-14849 Ad #75115 201411-06 2014-11-13 2014-11-20 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Ilija Matosevic and Irena Krizanic executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp, a Texas Corporation, Lender and Bragg, Mansfield & Stegall Attorneys at Law, Trustee(s), which was dated May 17, 2006 and recorded on May 19, 2006 in Instrument No. 20060519-0059083, and modified on August 14, 2012 in Instrument No. 20120814-0072514, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, CitiMortgage, Inc, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 4, 2014, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being all of Lot No. 10, Patricia Heights Annex, as shown on survey and plat of same appearing of Record in Book 2900, Page 37, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more complete and accurate description of said property. Being the same property conveyed to Ilija Matosevic, married, by deed from Arthur C. Kilburn and wife, Rosetta Kelley Kilburn, as shown of record as Instrument # 20060519-0059082, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 10709001000 Address/Description: 1011 Massman Drive, Nashville, TN 37217. Current Owner(s): Ilija Matosevic. Other Interested Party(ies): N/A The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-21610 Ad #75121 201411-06 2014-11-13 2014-11-20 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated May 5, 2005, executed by WILLIAM H. HORTON, conveying certain real property therein described to

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CLASSIFIEDS 10B LOGOS TITLE, as Trustee, as same appears of record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee recorded May 9, 2005, at Instrument Number 200505090051651; 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 National Association, as trustee, on behalf of the holders of the Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2005-3, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-3 who is now the owner of said debt; and WHEREAS, the undersigned,Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, having been appointed as Substitute Trustee by instrument to be filed for record in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable, and that the undersigned, Rubin Lublin TN, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee or his duly appointed agent, by virtue of the power, duty and authority vested and imposed upon said Substitute Trustee will, on December 4, 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: THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS DEED OF TRUST IS A FOLLOWS: LAND IN DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE, BEING THE EASTERLY 56 FEET OF THE NORTHERLY PART OF LOT NO. 2 ON THE PLAN OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOT NO. 4 OF THE ELIZABETH HARDING LYTLE TRACT, OF RECORD IN BOOK 25, PAGE 453, CHANCERY COURT AT NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, TO WHICH PLAN REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION. Parcel ID: 09203022000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: The street address of the property is believed to be 2105 MORENA STREET, NASHVILLE, TN 37208. 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): WILLIAM H. HORTON OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: METRO CODES DEPARTMENT - JAY SUMMERS (722) 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 #75192 2014-11-13 2014-11-20 2014-11-27 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Josie M. Tunstall executed a Deed of Trust to Third National Bank in Nashville, Lender and Matt B. Murfree, III, Trustee(s), which was dated May 19, 1994 and recorded on May 26, 1994 in Book 9358, Page 85, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 23, 2014, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: A certain planned unit development in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Unit No. 108 on the Plan of Phase 1 Site Plan Chinquapin, of record in Book 6900, Page 358, Register’s Office for said county, to which plan and record thereof are incorporated herein and made a part hereof by reference. Being the same property conveyed to Josie M. Tunstall, by deed from Marion A. Hooper and William David Piland, an undivided one-half interest each, of record in Book 7363, Page 600, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 149 06 0A 108.00 Address/Description: 108 Okee Trail, Antioch, TN 37013. Current Owner(s): Jerry Kendrick. Other Interested Party(ies): .N/A The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-23440 Ad #75202 201411-13 2014-11-20 2014-11-27 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Ivonne Miranda executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for SWBC Mortgage Corporation, Lender and Roushi Pazouki, Trustee(s), which was dated January 9, 2013 and recorded on January 11, 2013 in Instrument No. 20130111-0003928, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, SWBC Mortgage Corporation, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 30, 2014, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Described property located in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Being Lot No. 405 on the Plan of the Country Section Nine of record in Plat Book 6900, Page 285, Register’s Office for said County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete description. Being the same property conveyed to Ivonne Miranda, herein by cash deed dated 9th day of January, 2013, of record at 20130111-0003927 in said Register’s Office Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 150 03 0 351.00 Address/Description: 3505 Shakertown Road, Antioch, TN 37013. Current Owner(s): Ivonne Miranda. Other Interested Party(ies): N/A The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-10456 Ad #75339 201411-13 2014-11-20 2014-11-27 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Drucella Coker, Barbara Shelburne and Bob Coker executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Peoples Home Equity, Inc., Lender and Tennessee Title Services LLC dba TTS Title, Trustee(s), which was dated August 25, 2010 and recorded on September 3, 2010 in Instrument No. 20100903-0070275, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, HomeBridge Financial Services, Inc., (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 23, 2014, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County,

THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014 Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Unit No. 114 on the plan of Noel Cove Townhomes, as shown on the Master Deed of record in Instrument No. 20030924-0141428, Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete description thereof. Property/Mailing Address: 114 Noel Cove Circle, Hermitage, TN 37076 (for informational purposes only) Being the same property conveyed to Lynn S. Coker and Barbara S. Ruley, by Warranty Deed from Hermitage Developers, Inc., a Tennessee Corporation, dated 8-16-06 and recorded 8-23-06 in Instrument No. 20060823-0103933, in the Register’s Office of Davidson County, Tennessee. The said Lynn S. Coker is also known as Drucella Lynn Coker. Being the same property conveyed to Drucella Coker and Barbara Shelburne by Quitclaim Deed from Lynn S. Coker a/k/a Drucella Lynn Coker and Barbara S. Ruley n/k/a Barbara Shelburne, dated 08/25/2010 and filed for record on 09-03-10, in Instrument No. 20100903-0070273, in the Register’s Office for Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 086 10 0B 114.00 Address/Description: 114 Noel Cove Circle, Hermitage, TN 37076. Current Owner(s): (The Estate of) Drucella Coker and Barbara Shelburne. Other Interested Party(ies): N/A The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-03297 Ad #75362 201411-13 2014-11-20 2014-11-27 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY WHEREAS, Russell N. Bolton II executed a Deed of Trust to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, Lender and Arnold M. Weiss, Attorney, Trustee(s), which was dated October 5, 2004 and recorded on October 11, 2004 in Instrument No. 20041011-0122413, Davidson County, Tennessee Register of Deeds. WHEREAS, default having been made in the payment of the debt(s) and obligation(s) thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the current holder of said Deed of Trust, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-11, (the “Holder”), appointed the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, as Substitute Trustee, by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, Tennessee, with all the rights, powers and privileges of the original Trustee named in said Deed of Trust; and NOW, THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that the entire indebtedness has been declared due and payable as provided in said Deed of Trust by the Holder, and that as agent for the undersigned, Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee, by virtue of the power and authority vested in it, will on December 9, 2014, at 10:00AM at the usual and customary location at the Davidson County Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee, proceed to sell at public outcry to the highest and best bidder for cash, the following described property situated in Davidson County, Tennessee, to wit: Land in Davidson County, Tennessee, being Lot No. 370 on the Plan of Peppertree Forest, Section 5, planned unit development of record in Plat Book 7900, Page 499, Register’s Office for said County, to which reference is made for a more complete description. Being the same property conveyed to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation by Substitute Trustee’s Deed, filed on May 27, 2004, as Instrument Number 20040827-0103685, in the Records of Davidson County, Tennessee. Being the same property conveyed to Russell N. Bolton II, grantee by Special Warranty Deed by Federal Home Mortgage Corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, grantor, by its duly, authorized attorney-in-fact, Burrow Closing Management Corporation, filed on 11th day of Oct., 2004, as Instrument Number 200410110122412 in the Record of Davidson County, Tennessee. Parcel ID Number: 165130A01800 Address/Description: 4425 Stoneview Drive, Antioch, TN 37013. Current Owner(s): Russell N. Bolton, II. Other Interested Party(ies): Tennessee Department of Revenue; Peppertree Forest Homeowners Association, Inc.; Peppertree Forest Homeowners Association, Inc.; Arrow Financial Services LLC; Household Financial Center, Inc.; and Department of child Support Services. In addition, this sale shall be subject to the right of redemption by the TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, TAX ENFORCEMENT DIVISION, pursuant to T.C.A. 67-1-1433(c)(1) by reason of the following tax lien(s) of record in: Instrument 20061013-0127495. Notice of the sale has been given to the State of Tennessee in accordance with T.C.A. 671-1433(b)(1). The sale of the property described above shall be subject to all matters shown on any recorded plat; any and all liens against said property for unpaid property taxes; any restrictive covenants, easements or set-back lines that may be applicable; any prior liens or encumbrances as well as any priority created by a fixture filing; a deed of trust; and any matter than an accurate survey of the premises might disclose; and All right and equity of redemption, statutory or otherwise, homestead, and dower are expressly waived in said Deed of Trust, and the title is believed to be good, but the undersigned will sell and convey only as Substitute Trustee. The right is reserved to adjourn the day of the sale to another day, time, and place certain without further publication, upon announcement at the time and place for the sale set forth above. This office is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Brock & Scott, PLLC, Substitute Trustee c/o Tennessee Foreclosure Department 277 Mallory Station Road Suite 115 Franklin, TN 37067 PH: 615-550-7697 FX: 615-550-8484 File No.: 14-24612 Ad #75400 2014-11-13 2014-11-20 2014-11-27

CLASSIFIEDS IN THE CHANCERY COURT OF SUMNER COUNTY, TENNESSEE, AT GALLATIN IN RE: NAYLIANA ANDREA JOHNSON CHRISTOPHER MELVIN TAYLOR and LORIE RENEA PACE TAYLOR PLAINTIFF(S) VS. RULE NO: 2014-AD-27 MELISSA BETH JOHNSON and OBIORA UCHE EGBUJI and JOHN CALVIN DRAKE, JR. DEFENDANT(S) ORDER OF PUBLICATION In this action, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk and Master, from the Plaintiffs’ complaint which is sworn to that the whereabouts of the OBIORA UCHE EGBUJI are unknown and cannot be ascertained after diligent search and inquiry so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him. It is therefore, ordered that publication be made in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Davidson County, Nashville, Tennessee, for four consecutive weeks commanding said defendant to file an answer to the complaint with the Clerk and Master whose address is 100 Public Square, Room 401, Gallatin, Sumner County, Tennessee 37066 and a copy to Plaintiff’s attorney, according to law within thirty days from November 27, 2014. If the Defendant fails to do so, judgment by default will be taken against him for the relief demanded in the complaint. This the 3rd day of November, 2014. DARLENE D. DAUGHTRY, CLERK AND MASTER ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Wende J. Rutherford 1312 6th Avenue, North Nashville, TN 37216 Publish November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014. CLAUDETTE DIANE SMITH Vs RUPERT BENNY FLETCHER TAYLOR Non-Resident Notice 3rd Circuit Court Docket No. 14D2122 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 RUPERT BENNY FLETCHER TAYLOR. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after November 13, 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 December 15, 2014. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By: Deputy Clerk C. Fleming Date: October 16, 2014 Brad H. Frakes Attorney for Plaintiff Publish October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 2014.

MANHAL GERGIES FARES Vs JANIN GERGES AZIZ HAKIM SHENOUDA Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 14D395 In this cause it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the defendant is a non-resident of the State of Tennessee, therefore the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon JANIN GERGES AZIZ HAKIM SHENOUDA. It is ordered that said Defendant enter HER appearance herein with thirty (30) days after November 20, 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 December 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 By C. Fleming Deputy Clerk Date: October 22, 2014 Robert J. Turner Attorney for Plaintiff Publish Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 2014 ROBERT EARL WEAVER Vs GILITA VIOLETTE DORSEY Non-Resident Notice 3rd Circuit Docket No. 12D1931 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 GILITA VIOLETTE DORSEY. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 4, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on January 5, 2015. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By: C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: November 5, 2014 Roland Hairston Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2014 SERGIO GRAJEDA SENTES Vs KARLA ORTIZ GUERRA Non-Resident Notice 3rd Circuit Docket No. 14D2016 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 KARLA ORTIZ GUERRA. It is ordered that said Defendant enter her appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 4, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on January 5, 2015. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By: C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: November 5, 2014 Sheryl D. Gunn Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2014 KRISTY MEICHELLE GREEN Vs KEITH MURPHY Non-Resident Notice 4TH Circuit Docket No. 14A88 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 KEITH MURPHY. It is ordered that said Defendant enter his appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 4, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on January 5, 2015. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By: C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: November 5, 2014 Kelli Barr Summers Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2014 FELIX RAQUEL FLORES Vs SAMUEL FLORES SANCHES Non-Resident Notice 3RD Circuit Docket No. 14D2057 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 SAMUEL FLORES SANCHES. It is ordered that said Defendant enter his appearance herein with thirty (30) days after December 4, 2014 same being the date of the last publication of this notice to be held at the Metropolitan Circuit Court located a 1 Public Square, Room 302, Nashville, Tennessee, and defend or default will be taken on January 5, 2015. It is therefore ordered that a copy of this Order be published for four (4) weeks succession in the TENNESSEE TRIBUNE, a newspaper published in Nashville. Richard R. Rooker, Clerk By: C. Haefner Deputy Clerk Date: November 5, 2014 Terrance McNabb Attorney for Plaintiff Publish November 13, 20, 27, December 4, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1685 ESTATE OF LATRICIA CARMELL CURTIS WILSON, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of October 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of LATRICIA CARMELL CURTIS WILSON, who died September 26, 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 4th day of November 2014. Ewaynia Curtis Meachem, 23 Sullivan Lane, Fayetteville, TN 37334, Personal Representative. Hirsch, Sr., Renard Astaire, 3250 Dickerson Pike, Suite 121, Nashville, TN 37207. Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: November 6, 2014 and November 13, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1742 ESTATE OF IDA MAE KEETON HARRIS, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of October 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of IDA MAE KEETON HARRIS, who died October 3, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and nonresident, having claims, matured, or unmatured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 4th day of November 2014. Brenda J. Dixon, 2011 Shoreline Drive, MT. Juliet, TN 37122, Personal Representative. Burkhalter, Ted Austin, P.O. Box 40948, Nashville, TN 37204. Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: November 6, 2014 and November 13, 2014. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS THE METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE AIRPORT AUTHORITY (MNAA) is requesting Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms with extensive experience in Baggage Handling System for the CIP 1507, Project Management of Outbound Baggage Load Balancing project at the Nashville International Airport, Nashville, Tennessee. ELECTRONIC STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS should be submitted through www.aerobidz.aero by 2:00 p.m. (local time) December 9, 2014. Free registration with aerobidz is available by contacting Nena Bowling

at aerobidzregistration@nashintl.com. A complete RFQ package may be downloaded from www.aerobidz.aero on or before November 10, 2014. The Small, Minority and Womenowned Business Enterprise (SMWBE) participation level established for the DESIGN portion of this project will be a minimum of ZERO PERCENT (0%) Race and Gender Neutral. See http:// www.flynashville.com/business-diversitydevelopment/Pages/default.aspx for more information. Visit http://www.flynashville.com/businessopportunities/Pages/default.aspx for more information about this solicitation. Publish November 13, 2014 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1786 ESTATE OF CHARLES E. POPLAR, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of November 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of CHARLES E. POPLAR, who died May 3, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured, or un-matured, against the estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 10th day of November 2014. Barbara Wynn Poplar, 3148 Ewingwood Drive, 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: November 13, 2014 and November 20, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1785 ESTATE OF JO ANN HARRIS FINCH, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of November 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of JO AN HARRIS FINCH, who died September 30, 2014, were issued to the undersigned by the Seventh Circuit (Probate) Court of Davidson County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured, or un-matured, against the

estate are required to file same with the clerk of the above name court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2), otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the Notice to Creditors, if the creditor received the copy of the Notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (A); or Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death this 10th day of November 2014. Darrin L. Finch, 752 Bontemps Drive, Nashville, TN 37207, Personal Representative. Hirsch, Sr., Renard Astaire, 3250 Dickerson Pike, Suite 121, Nashville, TN 37207. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: November 13, 2014 and November 20, 2014. NOTICE TO CREDITORS 14P1748 ESTATE OF MALCOLM CARNES HILL, DECEASED. Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of November 2014, Letters of Authority in respect to the estate of MALCOLM CARNES HILL, who died October 12, 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 10th day of November 2014. Malcolm Carnes Hill, III, 2003 Bentbrook Drive, Champaign, IL 61822, Personal Representative. DeMarco, Louis Raphael, 1312 Sixth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37208. Richard R. Rooker, Probate Court Clerk, One Public Square, Room 303 Nashville, TN 37201. Publish Dates: November 13, 2014 and November 20, 2014

NOTICE OF PROJECT INFORMATIONAL MEETING The City of Murfreesboro, an equal opportunity affirmative action employer, will conduct a Design Public Meeting on December 4th, 2014, at the Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Boulevard, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 to discuss project number 75LPLM-F1-029, Bradyville Pike Improvement Project in Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Federal Project No. STP-M-99(35), PIN 116310.00 as shown on the general location map. The project will improve Bradyville Pike from SE Broad St to S Rutherford Blvd to include three travel lanes, including an 11ft center turn lane, and provide curb and gutter, 4-foot bike lanes adjacent to the travel lanes on both sides of the roadway, 5-foot sidewalks on both sides of the roadway, and transit shelters. This meeting will be held from 5pm to 7pm during which time there will be a short project introduction and opportunity for review and input from those in attendance. The public is invited to ask questions and make comments during the meeting. Representatives from the city of Murfreesboro and design firm will be present to provide information relative to the general location, project development process, and other effects of the foregoing including any other matters of interest so that the project will best serve the public interest. Plans are available for public inspection at the offices of: Mr. Dana Richardson or Mr. Greg Judy City of Murfreesboro Neel-Schaffer, Inc. 111 West Vine Street 151 Heritage Park Drive, Suite 302 Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Phone: (615) 893-6441 Phone: (615) 217-0500 Persons with a disability, who require aids or services to participate at the meeting, may contact Mr. Dana Richardson at the following address no less than ten (10) days prior to the date of the meeting. Mr. Dana Richardson or by borotn.gov City of Murfreesboro Phone (615) 893-6441 111 West Vine Street Fax (615) 849-2606 Murfreesboro, TN 37130

email: drichardson@murfrees-

Written statements and other exhibits in place of, or in addition to, oral statements made at the meeting must be submitted to Mr. Dana Richardson, City of Murfreesboro Transportation Department, Murfreesboro, TN 37133, within twentyone (21) days following the date of the meeting to be included as part of the official transcript.

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Fundraising Gala Set for Homeless Families

NASHVILLE, TN — Danny Gokey, former American Idol finalist and charttopping singer/songwriter will be hosting the 1st annual Sophia’s Heart Gala Saturday, November 15th at the Musicians Hall of Fame, 401 Gay St, Nashville, TN 37201, (1st floor of the Municipal Auditorium). Gokey will be in attendance to perform his new #1 hit song, “Hope In Front Of Me” along with other special guest including, a six-time Grammy Award winning recording artist, and New York Times best selling inspirational novelist, Karen Kingsbury as the keynote speaker. Sophia’s Heart is a transitional housing facility that provides shelter for families and children experiencing homelessness in the Nashville area. November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Nashville area families experiencing homelessness. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online: http://www.sophiasheart.org/store.php?catID=7 For more information about this event or about this organization visit their website at: www.sophiasheart.org or email them at: tojuana.sophiasheart@gmail.com or info@sophiasheart.org. Who: Danny Gokey, BMG Recording Artist, Singer/Songwriter and Sophia’s Heart What: 1st Annual Sophia’s Heart Gala (Please help us spread the word.) When: Saturday, November 15, 2014, 7 p.m. Where: Musicians Hall of Fame, 401 Gay St, Nashville, TN 37201

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Just bitterness. Infidelity: Also known as usually not well thought through pregnancy, loss of reputation, job later, when drawing up the list of the This December 6th, Narendra Modi, select group to invite to his inaugural cheating, adultery, disloyalty, at the time and that is why char- complications, guilt, and spiritual the man who remains the most polarisdinner as president of South Africa, having an affair, or stepping out acter, separation. This is a very short list. and personal ing symbol of the legacy of Ayodhya Callcommitment 615-321-3268 or email sales1501@aol.com in Indian politics today, mourned Man- Mandela invited many eminent figures on one’s mate. This practice has discipline are so important. Actually the combinations of consedela on Twitter with not one, but three from the fight against apartheid. But long gone beyond the confines of The two basic kinds of affairs quences are virtually endless. Adulthe one name he is said to have insisted tweets. the Jerry Springer Show and is are emotional affairs and physical tery is like playing an insane game RIP Nelson Mandela. The world has on was that of a former jailer. lost an apostle of peace & non-violence becoming fairly common in ev- affairs. Sometimes situations that of sticking your hand into the fire Mandela’s capacity to forgive is all who redefined the journey of his nation the more powerful because it was not eryday life. To be sure, adultery begin as seemingly innocent and while hoping to avoid being burned. for the good of humankind. just a deeply held principle. “People more than almost any other act, harmless collegiality or friend- In the end, is it really worth it? Many of us are not fortunate to see have got the idea that we prisoners sat has the capacity to rock the very ship or helpfulness or flirting Some possible cures for infidelGandhi ji alive. We are blessed to see in prison and one day we said, ‘From the life of Nelson Mandela, who emfoundations of a marriage or rela- may develop into an emotional ity were written by Harold J. Sala now on, it’s reconciliation, forgiveness, bodied his values & ideals. tionship. One reason is because it attachment. Emotional adultery in his book called Connecting: 52 My heartfelt condolences to Nel- no revenge’ - but that was just flowing directly violates the vows of mar- is when one mate shares more Guidelines for Making Marriage son Mandela’s family & the people of from the policy of non-racialism; it was Lee Chapel AME Church, 1732 Scovel St., South Africa. We stand by them in this policy,” Mandela said. riage and the trust within relation- deeply, more intimately and more Work. His advice is: 1. Assume full Mandela saw forgiveness as the Willthan worship at for your wrongdoing; hour of grief. responsibility ships. Without trust, a relation- privately with a third party Words are easy. Boilerplate words only way forward in a country where a 2. Confess your failure for what it is; spouse who feels ship has little on which to stand their spouse. AMt Bethel Baptist Church of condolence are even easier. But majority and a minority had to learn to perhaps our politicans can stop for a live together. He did not try to wrest an 1501 Arthur St., Nashville moment, to remember on this bloody apology out of his oppressors. He was anniversary for us in India, Mandela’s clear that just as it could not be a counSunday School 9:00 AM, Worship Service 10:00 AM greatest gift to the world - forgiveness try of white domination, it could not be Edward L. Thompson, Pastor as a political strategy. Reuters Mandela has been turned a country of black domination either. into a saint in his latter years. His death “(I)n any future dispensation, the mawill only add to that halo. But as Tony jority would need the minority. ‘We do Rev. Jason Curry, Phd. of Fisk Memorial Chapel Continental Breakfast, Blair reminisced on BBC people forget not want to drive you into the sea,’ he Prizes and The task of rebuilding the in- The story continues to remain that he was not above politics. On the wrote in his autobiography. Pictures with Santa!!

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Rebuilding for Rebirth: The Importance of Staying the Course

REV. JASON CURRY Americans in general and African-Americans in particular are familiar with the challenging, tedious and painstaking effort associated with rebuilding. For example, Americans helped to rebuild Western Europe after World War II through the Marshal Plan. African-Americans have begun to rebuild communities that were destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. A recent document explains how Americans have begun to rebuild the World Trade Center. Through community based organization (CBO’s) and non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), many African-Americans have also begun to rebuilt communities that have been ravaged by drugs, violence, illiteracy and poverty.

frastructure of our communities one of the most fascinating exand the economy of our nation is amples of humanWhen: ingenuity and Saturday, December 14, 2013 arduous at best; however, many perseverance because Nehemiah 9:00am – 11:00am people throughout the nation, overcame many obstacles durelected officials and ordinary ing and after andWhere: the rebuilding The Charlotte Art Project citizens, are determined to bring process. His political enemies 1915 Charlotte Avenue Lower Level about the rebirth of this nation. conspired to kill him, people lied Nashville, TN 37203 They have embraced a resolve to about him by suggesting that he look the cynicism, pessi- sought to replace Donationthe Location: king, and Thebeyond Nashville Dress Project 1915 Charlotte Avenue mism andFounded despair that has stiffed some of the religious figures by: Christina Coleman so many peopleandand communi- that wereToaround himadditional had to be coordinate email: ties throughout history so that removeddonations, because please of their corcacoleman@ftb.com optimism, goodwill and prosper- ruption (Nehemiah 13). Through ity will once again be the order the process of rebuilding for the Nashville Dress Project of the day. rebirth ofTheJerusalem, Nehemiah Parthenon Chapter Arts Facet Was made possible by the support of: The goals that we seek both remained very close to God. In Host as individuals andShopping: as a nation fact, in the last verse of the last The Gift of Donation can beDress identifi ed withinDrive the con- chapter Nehemiah says: “And text of the live of one of God’s for the wood offering, at times Benefi)ng The prophets Renewal Hnamed ouse servants or Ne- appointed, and for the first fruits. hemiah. Nehemiah was a friend Turn your Donations into Shopping Dollars Remember me, O my God, for • of Bring dona*ons of Formal Wear Business Wear good (13:31).” king Artaxerxes (aand cupbearer • Clothing items are provided to Goodwill. – Nehemiah 2:1) who eventually As we continue to rebuild • Dona*ons are converted into “Goodwill Cares” Gi> Cards became the governor of Judah. both personal and professional • Eighteen (18) families from Renewal House will be given $50 When heard thatwinter thewwalls of relationships, rebuild our econogi> cards he to shop for needed ear. been town down, my and rebuild our communities, • Jerusalem Receipts will be had provided for dona*ons jamaal b.sheats The Charlo2e rt Project he wept (Nehemiah 1:4). He let us remember the Aimportance Make it a Great Hair Day with Wig Donations asked for the resources from the of God in the rebuilding process. The Tennessee Tribune Benefi)ng king to rebuild the walls because Nehemiah “stayed the course” Project Crowning Glory of the significance and sacred- inasmuch as he kept his hand in ness of Jerusalem in the lives of God’s hand throughout the prothe people of Israel. In short, he cess. Let us continue to keep our wanted the people Jerusalem to hands in God’s hand as we conturn to God and live once again. tinue to rebuild as well.

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REGINA PRUDE In everything give thanks....1 Thessalonians 3:18a (NASB) I wore my white cowboy hat to the airport; packing it was out of the question. I decided that it was way too much fun not to have within arm’s reach at a moment’s notice. Plus, the only way to ﬂy with the hat is to wear it. I steeled myself against questions from curious onlookers, like, “Why is she wearing that cowboy hat?” The compliments were both a relief and...to some extent…a surprise. Immediately, someone walking by said, “Great hat!” The agent check-

ing my bag greeted me with hat praise. Boarding the plane, a woman turned and said, “I want that hat!” We take pleasantries for granted. Everyone is busy, trying to get where we need to go, yet people paused to share kind words. This lighthearted experience reminds me of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonicans. We are to thank God when things go well and when they don’t. This day, let’s be thankful— For friends. …there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.—Proverbs 18:24 For God’s gifts. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above....James 1:17 For His peace. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.—Philippians 4:7 For God’s bounty. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.—1 Timothy 6:8 For joy. The joy of the Lord

is your strength.—Nehemiah 8:10 For changing seasons, in nature and in life. To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.—Ecclesiastes 3:1 For His faithfulness. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 For His love. God is love. 1 John 4:8 That God sees your labor of love. For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name...—Hebrews 6:9-11 Be thankful. I leave the last one for you to ﬁll in! © Regina M. Prude, 2014 Comments: regina@ reginaprude.com or POB 58795, Nashville, TN 37205. Blog: www.reginaprude.com; Facebook: w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / r e g i naprude; Twitter: http:// twitter.com/rprude

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ELDER LAWSON This week the world lost one of its great prophets. I lost a personal friend and a mentor. The best way to describe the life of Dr. Myles Munroe is found in 1 Kings 22:7, “And Jehoshaphat said, Is there not here a prophet of the LORD besides, that we might inquire of him?” In a world where so called leaders kidnap young girls, line people up in ditches and gun them down, behead innocent people on national TV. And so much more, Dr. Munroe was constantly called upon by world leaders to help bring Godliness to those who wanted to know the “will” of God. We live in a day and time where pastors who have the means to global audiences seldom if ever speak out against power structures, people, and other pastors who willfully bring harm to others on the kind of scale that impacts thousands and even millions of lives. Dr. Munroe spoke to these powers, not just in his own local assembly but he made it his lifelong mission to bring the message of Holiness and Jesus Christ to everyone and especially to leaders who were not leading Godly. Dr. Monroe and I became friends when we began having him on as a regular guest on a talk show I produce “What’s the 411?” with Sharon Kay. He was currently and over the years a regular guest for over 6 years. The first time we

The Loss of Dr. Myles Munroe

spoke he gave me his home number and asked me to call him. I was curious about the Kingdom of Heaven and when I called him, he talked to me about stepping out in leadership, supporting those person’s I’m in leadership under such as my pastor, and he kept saying, “There’s a book in you!” “Don’t allow the grave to steal your book, the grave should only be able to claim your body, leave your legacy behind to help the world.” Later that week I received his DVD on the Kingdom of Heaven. I was blown away, here was a man who travels the world, meets constantly with world leaders and he mails me his DVD and I have his home phone number! I met him physically for the first time this year when he came to Nashville for a conference. Our radio station Jazzy 88.1FM along with Sharon Kay helped to sponsor a lecture and book signing on the campus of Fisk Uni-

versity in the chapel. He and his son Myles JR. met us with open arms. Tragically, Dr. Munroe, his wife, along with several others died in a plane crash. My heart, thoughts, and prayers, go out to his family, his church, and the nations around the world who are feeling the impact of his loss and the void we now have in the world. No doubt God has already raised the next global prophet and we look forward to what God will do through you. As a person of faith in God, it’s scary, hurtful, and very painful to think God would allow one of his committed and faithful children to die in such a way. None of us want to pass away in such a manner. But then I heard the Holy Ghost say to me, without the tragedy of death, people don’t take God seriously, and he reminded me of the cross. Questions and comments, email Elderxlawson@yahoo.com

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THE TENNESSEE TRIBUNE • Thursday, November 13 - 19, 2014 August-October 2014 Issue

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TOP TEENS OF AMERICA NEWS Top Teens of America, Nashville Capitol City Chapter Top Teens Round-up Activity Top Teen Monthly Meeting

On Saturday, August 23, 2014, Top Teens of America, Nashville Capitol City Chapter held its Round-up recruitment activity. There were current teens, prospective teens and ladies in attendance. Prior to Round-up, the teens attended the TLOD retreat to see how ladies operate their meetings and discuss planning program activities.

Sunday November 16 , 2014

TSU Avon Williams Campus 2:00—400 PM Attire: Business Casual

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August—October 2014 Issue

Induction Ceremony

On Sunday, October 19, 2014, Top Teens of America, Nashville Capitol City Chapter held its 2014 Induction Ceremony at Tennessee State University, Avon Williams Campus. A reception was held afterwards. Mark Crowder, Former Chapter President, Former Area IV Regional 2nd Vice President and Former National 1st Vice President of Top Teens of America, provided encouraging and inspiring words to the teens and the audience. Mark is currently a senior at Fisk University. Welcome newly inducted teens!

Absolutely No Jeans nor Tennis Shoes Bring your Governance Book

Parents assisted in completing membership applications. Parents Crystal Thomas and Rochelle Wright gave an overview of parental responsibilities and involvement. They shared how their teens have benefited from Top Teens. Congratulations are extended to new teens that joined during Round-up. Teens donated clothing items to Goodwill Career Solutions. Refreshments were served to teens, parents and ladies.

Teens assists with registration.

TOP TEENS OF AMERICA NEWS

It’s A Family Affair

Lady Pamela Bright, TLOD President Teen Derek Hill, TTA Chapter President Mark Crowder, Speaker and Lady Candace Rhodman, TTA Advisor

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Former Teen Anthony (Anthony was inducted into this chapter and later served as an area officer and chapter officer in EPCC TLOD), Teen Sydney, Teen Irving, and future Teen Robert Brown

August—October 2014 Issue 3

Parental support is always encouraged.

Teen Corryn Thomas and Teen Courtney Hubbard donated clothing items to Goodwill Career Solutions during the Top Teens Round-up. The staff member assisted the teens in completing their donation forms.

TOP TEENS OF AMERICA NEWS Sponsored by Top Ladies of Distinction, Nashville Capitol City Chapter

August—October 2014 Issue 4

Teens attend Beautillion Workshop

Alzheimer's Walk...Saturday, October 11, 2014 Courthouse Public Square

On Sunday, October 19, several Teens participated in the Beautillion Financial Empowerment workshop held at TSU Avon Williams Campus. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Courtney Hale, former Top Teens member.

Lady Carmelita Parham, Teen Mayana Battle, Teen Kennedy Garrett, Lady Candace Rhodman, Lady Hortensia McFarland, Lord Ron Parham

Beau Tysen Terrill Beau Kelton Young Speaker Courtney Hale, Executive/Director and Founder—The Knowledge Bank Teen/Beau Elliott Bright Teen/Beau Calab Hathaway

Upcoming Beautillion Event

Father and Son Breakfast

Tennessee State University Main Campus Faculty Dining Facility Saturday, November 15, 2014– 10:00 a.m. Judge Russell Perkins, Guest Speaker

Thank you,

Upcoming Event

Top Teens and Beautillion Mixer November 22, 2014

This event is for all teens and beaux. More details later.

Thank you teens, ladies, lords and parents for your love and support during the recent loss of my youngest sister and the loss of my motherin-law. I am grateful to have your blessings. I personally want to thank Parent Sheila Hubbard for praying with me at the Round-up event, as I had just left the hospital all night with my sister. I also want to personally thank Parent Crystal Thomas for conducting the internment ceremony for my sister. Teens, your calls and words of comfort were greatly appreciated. Ladies and Lords, your calls, cards, food, flowers and love were sincerely treasured. Thank each of you—Lady Candace

Ladies Carmelita Parham, Rhonda Bodie, Candace Rhodman, Lord Ron Parham, Teens Mayana Battle and Kennedy Garrett Roberta Baines Wheeler Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Walk Vanderbilt Wellness and Recreation Center November 15, 2014—8:30 a.m.-11:30 Contact Dr. Katherine Brown at weteachcprtoday@yahoo.com or 312-623-2433 for further information.

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Chapter Membership fees for old teens are due immediately. Please submit your fees to: Lady Charlene Goldthreate 3416 Fairmeade Drive Nashville, TN 37218

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