The Tennessee Valley Authority is generating twice as much hydroelectric power, due to unseasonably wet weather. Turbines at the utility’s 29 dams have been running non-stop all summer. That means TVA can’t inspect them, as scheduled.
Wet Summer Means More Power From Dams, But TVA Has To Put Off Safety Checks
Yes, Nashville Has Another Homeless Streetpaper
There’s some competition in Nashville’s homeless streetpaper business. A church-sponsored publication called Faith Unity Outloud uses roughly the same business model as The Contributor, as well as some of its old vendors.
TN Handgun Permit Requests Double, And Now You Can’t See Who They Are
More Tennesseans are getting licensed to carry a handgun. The number of applications to the state has more than doubled since last year, according to the Department of Safety. The spike comes as the identities of permit holders are no longer public record.
Corker Stands By ‘Surgical, Proportional’ Strike In Syria
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker says he remains supportive of what he calls “surgical, proportional military strikes” in Syria.
TVA’s Unconventional, Top Producing Hydro Plant To Stay Out Of Action A While Longer
The Tennessee Valley Authority says repairs at Raccoon Mountain are taking longer than expected. The hydroelectric plant near Chattanooga has been TVA’s most productive, with a design that makes it one of kind in Tennessee, and one of just ten nationwide.
Money May Be Motivating Doctors To Do More C-Sections
Many obstetricians make more money for C-sections than for vaginal deliveries. In a recent study, these doctors were more likely to perform the costly procedure than doctors paid a flat salary. But when the pregnant women were also physicians, doctors seemed less swayed by financial incentives.
Smyrna’s Mayor Steps Down, Blames His Day Job
The mayor of Smyrna is resigning due to changes at his day job. He made the announcement Thursday afternoon and he officially left office at 4 pm.
Rally Ratchets Up Tension As Nashville’s School Board Tussles Over Charter Growth
Close to a hundred people rallied today outside the central office of Metro Nashville Public Schools, sending a message not to stand in the way of expanding charter schools. In downplaying the rally, Metro officials note the district just approved several more charters this summer.
Can Streaming Services Make Money?
Pandora, Rdio and Spotify are changing the way we listen to music, but all have had money issues. Apple and Google join the fray this year and music producer Jimmy Iovine is launching a service with Beats by Dr. Dre.
TN Pastors Try Guilting Haslam Into Expanding Medicaid
During a week in which Governor Bill Haslam has been in Washington negotiating a Medicaid expansion for Tennessee, a group of Christian churches is – again – pressuring him to find a way.
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