Tennessee’s top official in the United Auto Workers is now secretary and treasurer for the national union.
Regional Union Director Wins National UAW Office
Clarksville Stops Short Of Banning Honeybee Hives, But Votes To Limit Them
Rather than a proposed ordinance that would’ve effectively banned beekeeping in Clarksville, the council opted for looser restrictions.
Gay Rights In Tennessee, Explained In One Minute
From city ordinances that extend benefits to domestic partnerships to a statewide ban on gay marriages, here’s a rundown of Tennessee policies affecting same-sex couples.
Nashville Home Sales Slow Dramatically, But The Price Is Right If You’re Selling
The pace of home sales in the Nashville area continued to slow last month, but the median price for a house set a new record. The Greater Nashville Association of Realtors says the median price for a home in May was $209,900
It’s Booking More Events, But Municipal Auditorium Still Relying On Metro Funds
Downtown Nashville’s Municipal Auditorium is hosting more events in 2014, but the 52-year-old venue is still relying on funds from Metro to balance its budget for now.
Nashville Public Schools To Follow City’s Lead On Recognizing Domestic Partnerships
If the Metro adopts an ordinance extending employee benefits to same-sex couples, the school district will do the same. Without this decision, teachers and other certificated staff wouldn’t have been included.
How Far Should Nashville Go To Protect The Character Of Honky-Tonk Row?
The aim, according to supporters, is to preserve the iconic, money-making fabric that is Lower Broadway, a strip that has become one of the city’s most recognizable cultural exports.
Nashville City Council Advances Same-Sex Couple Benefits for Metro Employees
Metro Council on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved the proposal on a second reading. It’s a move that dozens of other cities have already undertaken.
Nissan Leaf’s Sales Rise During Profitable Month For Automotive Industry
May was the best sales month since the recession for many car companies, including Franklin-based Nissan. The company praises its Smyrna-produced Leaf, which has increased in sales by almost fifty percent since last year.
Statewide Plan To Target Prescription Drug Abuse Focuses On Treatment
Among the recommendations is to provide specialized treatment for mothers with addictions to painkillers. This comes months after the governor signed a bill that criminalizes pregnant women who harm their fetus by illegally using drugs without getting treatment.
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