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Border To Border, Tennessee Bets On Music To Lure Tourists From Abroad

Border To Border, Tennessee Bets On Music To Lure Tourists From Abroad

Daniel Potter

November 22, 2013

The state’s top tourism official says it’s not “delusional” to think of Tennessee competing as a “global destination” for tourists who love music.

Filed Under: WPLN News

Reacting To Filibuster Vote, Corker Says “Really Bad Day” For Senate

Daniel Potter

November 21, 2013

Tennessee Republican Bob Corker says Thursday was a “really bad day for the Senate.” Democrats narrowly voted to take away the GOP’s power to block judicial nominations with a filibuster.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News

Food, Justice, And The South: Remembering Author John Egerton

Nina Cardona

November 21, 2013

His writing looked head-on at matters of race and injustice, but he also tried to find common ground through food and the culture of the kitchen table.

Filed Under: WPLN News

Nashville’s Grand New Performance Space Is Where??

Mack Linebaugh

November 21, 2013

Somewhere between the Riverbend Maximum Security Prison and the John C. Tune airport lies Nashville’s newest and perhaps most cutting edge performance and visual arts space.

Filed Under: WPLN News

How Much Chris Christie Does Tennessee’s Governor See In Himself?

Blake Farmer

November 21, 2013

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam sees a lot to like about New Jersey’s Chris Christie, who takes over as head of the Republican Governor’s Association this week.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Haslam, Chris Christie

It Would Be A Mistake, Say Critics Calling To Debate Nashville’s Big Bus Proposal

Daniel Potter

November 20, 2013

Nashville’s proposal for an expensive new bus system was assailed today by a wealthy car dealer and the son of a former mayor.

Filed Under: WPLN News

End Of An Era At Austin Peay As Stadium Demolition Begins

Blake Farmer

November 20, 2013

A World War II-era football stadium built on the campus of Austin Peay State University is coming down to make way for a more attractive facility.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Austin Peay State University

Not His First Choice, But Corker Supports Nominee For Fed Chief

Blake Farmer

November 20, 2013

Federal Reserve chair nominee Janet Yellen has won over Tennessee Senator Bob Corker, who was once seen as a likely no-vote. He says she’s not his first choice, but he likes her transparency.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Bob Corker, Janet Yellen

Loretta Lynn Gets A Standing Ovation, And The Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Bradley George

November 20, 2013

County music legend Loretta Lynn received a standing ovation at the White House Wednesday, as President Obama recognized this year’s recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Loretta Lynn

Where are Tennesseans Moving To…And Coming From?

Mack Linebaugh

November 20, 2013

163,843 Tennesseans moved to other states in 2012, and 177,098 residents of other states moved here. Where did they come from? Where did they go?

Filed Under: WPLN News

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