Gov. Bill Haslam signed this bill into law today — for the seventh time. He’s been holding ceremonies around the state to talk about the push for more college graduates. The legislation will let any Tennessee resident attend community college for free.
Governor Finishes Promotional Tour Of ‘Tennessee Promise’ Bill Signings
Watch: President Obama Bids Farewell To Carl Kasell
The President strikes humorous notes in a heartfelt video message to Carl Kasell. The 80 year old Kasell anchored NPR newscasts for 30 years. He appears as scorekeeper for Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me for the last time this weekend.
How Long Can Artists Afford To Live In Nashville?
Nashville’s music scene has long been on the national map, and within the past few years, the visual art scene has boomed too. But while Nashville artists are happy to see the growth, some are worried it could also push them out.
Belmont Mansion Accepts Gift Of Nearly 200 Artifacts From Antebellum Owner
More than a century after her death, some of Adelicia Acklen’s most personal possessions are returning to Nashville’s Belmont Mansion: family portraits that hung in the most private rooms of the house, the jewelry box she would have used each day, even toothbrush cases made of fine china.
Traveling Musicians Breathe A Sigh Of Relief As Ban On African Ivory Relaxes
The ban was supposed to address African elephants poaching. A new exemption will let musicians travel overseas without their instruments getting confiscated.
Tennessee Unemployment Falls Back In Line With U.S. Rate
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development says fewer than 200,000 people in the state are considered jobless. That’s the lowest number since May of 2008.
Mayor Karl Dean: ABC’s ‘Nashville’ Means More To The City Than Free Advertising
The TV drama “Nashville” has yet to announce whether the show will continue to film in its namesake city. Even if it moves out, the city would still get a tourism boost from the show — but while Mayor Karl Dean says the free advertising is invaluable, he says losing the show to another city would still hurt.
The Next Step For Nashville’s Open Government Data: Make It User-Friendly
People can look up which businesses have beer permits, who’s been violating property codes and where to find public parks, among other things. The spreadsheet-heavy site itself probably won’t attract many everyday people, but developers can make that information more accessible.
ACLU Calls On Haslam To Break Ties With Prison Company CCA Amid Trousdale County Expansion
The ACLU says CCA has a track record of cutting corners to save money. They’re asking that Tennessee end all of its contracts with the for-profit jail company.
TFA Starts Summer Study Program As Training Ground For Nashville Recruits
Teach for America has launched a summer program for kids in Nashville meant to kill two birds with one stone. It’s a training ground for TFA recruits as well as a way to prevent what’s known as “summer learning loss” for kids who might otherwise spend June and July in front of a TV.
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