The vacant lots North of Nashville’s Bicentennial Mall could soon house bulldozers and construction crews. Mayor Karl Dean is pushing to erect a baseball stadium just blocks away and things seem to be moving forward for a pair of new state buildings.
Dormant Plans Revived To Build New Tennessee State Museum, Archives
Corker: U.S. Military Might Do Better Training Syrian Rebels
With new video footage of a purported chemical attack in Syria, Tennessee Senator Bob Corker says the U.S. needs to “step it up.” The top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is calling for a swifter arming of moderate Syrian rebels and possibly sending conventional forces to assist with training.
Haslam Heads To Washington With Health Of Hospitals On His Mind
Job cuts and construction delays at Vanderbilt University Medical Center are weighing on Governor Bill Haslam. On Friday, he travels to Washington D.C. in hopes of hammering out a compromise on expanding the state’s Medicaid program – a move that has been characterized as vital to the health of Tennessee hospitals.
The World Loves Jack Daniel’s, Whiskey Maker Responds With $100M Expansion
Soaring sales figures show the world has developed a taste for American whiskey. And to satisfy the masses, Jack Daniel’s is expanding its distillery in little Lynchburg, Tenn.
TVA To Charge Customers More For Electricity As Demand For Power Slumps
Electricity bills are going up soon. Today, the Tennessee Valley Authority approved its first rate increase in two years.
As Housing Recovers, Lots Of Boats Rise In U.S. Economy
In just the past week we’ve seen a bunch of signs that the housing recovery is gaining steam. Most important for the economy, home builders are hiring more workers and building more houses.
How A Look At Your Gmail Reveals The Power Of Metadata
The NSA says it’s only examining traffic information, not the content of Americans’ phone calls. How much can that information tell you? Quite a lot, and in some ways it’s more useful than actual content. NPR’s Larry Abramson learns what analysts can discover about his life and contacts just by looking at his Gmail account.
What’s The Hidden Cost Of Being A Refugee-Friendly State? TN Lawmakers Want To Know
Some 1,500 refugees are resettled in Tennessee each year, and now state lawmakers want to know how much they cost. The program to relocate persecuted people or those from war-torn nations is federally-funded, but Republicans are concerned refugees end up on TennCare or in special English classes, which are partially paid for by the state.
Next Stop For The Tea Party Express: Tennessee’s U.S. Senate Primary?
Leaders of the Tea Party Express took shots at Tennessee’s senior senator today. During an appearance in Nashville, the group said it’s willing to help fund a primary challenger to Lamar Alexander.
Dollywood Moving Into The Hotel Business As Part Of New Expansion
Dolly Parton is expanding her Pigeon Forge theme park, and the price tag is more than the last 28 years worth of investments in Dollywood. A new, family roller coaster and resort hotel are at the center of the $300 million plan.
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