Federal lawmakers have been unable to solve a widely acknowledged problem with the formula used to set the pay for doctors who treat Medicare patients. Now, after a series of temporary patches, a bipartisan solution may be at hand.
After A Decade, Congress Moves To Fix Doctors’ Medicare Pay
Time To Move? Nashville Home Sales Matching 2007 Streak
More than 3,000 homes were sold in the Nashville area in August, making the fourth straight month at that pace. It’s a streak not seen since mid-2007.
On Syria, Everyone Has An Opinion
Members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation have begun telegraphing how they may vote on US military intervention in Syria. Non-elected Middle Tennesseans weigh in as well.
Innovation And Time-Honored Ways Meet On Nashville Stages
Three Nashville shows remind me that country is a genre of music that’s constantly changing, even if it’s deceptively homespun.
New Symphony Season Begins With Belt-Tightening
The bank did not foreclose on the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in June. The orchestra’s survival doesn’t seem to be in question anymore. But the ensemble can’t relax yet: 20 million dollars of debt remains on the books.
August Another Strong Month For Nissan
For the sixth consecutive month, Franklin-based Nissan North America has posted record sales.
Everybody Loves John Fogerty
After years of refusing to play his Creedence Clearwater Revival material, the rock icon has reinterpreted his early hits with a new generation of artists — from Dave Grohl to Brad Paisley — on his new album, Wrote a Song for Everyone.
Average Wage For TN High School Grads Drops $4,000 In Five Years; Governor Sees Moral Responsibility To Intervene
The average wage of a high school graduate in Tennessee is falling, as those with degrees make more money each year. Governor Bill Haslam is using this point to call for a drastic increase in Tennessee’s college completion rate.
Corker Wants Case For Syria Spelled Out, Beyond Chemical Weapons
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker says chemical weapons aren’t the only reason the United States should step up its involvement in Syria.
Nissan’s Biggest Supplier Will Soon Be More American Than Japanese
Nissan’s largest auto supplier will soon have a bigger presence in the U.S. than it does anywhere else in the world, including its home country of Japan. Calsonic Kansei North America is adding 1,200 jobs in Tennessee, primarily to keep up with U.S. production of the Rogue and Murano SUV’s.
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