Nashville civil rights attorney George Barrett has died. He was affectionately known as “Citizen Barrett” as he would take up civil justice causes. In recent years, he unsuccessfully challenged Tennessee’s law requiring voters to show a photo ID at the polls.
Attorney Known For Desegregation Of Tennessee Universities Dies
Anti-UAW Workers Rush To Form Volkswagen Union
Workers who fought off the United Auto Workers earlier this year are now trying to form an their own union at Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant.
Nashville Schools Re-brand, Beef Up Middle Grades To Stem Student Loss
Don’t call it “middle school” in Nashville any more. The public school system is re-branding grades five through eight as “middle preps” and adding foreign languages and extracurriculars in an effort to compete with private schools and other county systems.
Corker Calls For Action Against ISIS In A Divided Syria
ISIS controls parts of Iraq and Syria, and Corker supports beginning military support in Syria. But fighting in Syria is a complicated situation, with three major factions battling for control.
Tracy Opts To Concede Instead Of Dispute Primary Results
More than three weeks after voting ended, state Sen. Jim Tracy has conceded in the 4th Congressional District Republican Primary. Rep. Scott DesJarlais came out on top by just 38 votes.
Shelbyville Soldier’s Remains Return 70 Years After He Went Missing
The remains of Private First Class Cecil Harris were found last year by a French national under a large rock with a crudely engraved “H” on it. U.S. officials excavated the burial site on hilltop near the French/German border and found Harris’ dog tags.
Tool For Neighborhoods To Pushback On Development Could Pit Neighbors Against Each Other
The the new law came after thousands wrote city council members complaining about new development.
No Parking? Nashville’s Valet Companies Spy Opportunity As Business Booms
There were a little more than a dozen valet locations in 2011. That number is on track to triple by year’s end.
Nashville’s Investment Fund Hanging In There After Year One
CNBC called it a “wacky” idea when it launched a year ago – a fund that invests in companies solely because they’re based in a particular city, in this case – Nashville. The Nashville ETF has beat the odds, but maybe not for long.
MTSU President To Faculty: Start Caring About Grad Rates Or ‘You’re Not Going To Have A Job’
MTSU president Sidney McPhee’s frank speech at a Friday faculty meeting is still ringing in the ears of professors and campus staff.
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