Listen State government inspectors — not the Metro Council — will decide whether a limestone quarry can begin operations on 141 acres in Old Hickory. A council proposal that would have set strict regulations, essentially blocking the quarry, became mired in bureaucracy and did not advance Tuesday night. That leaves the measure in limbo as […]
Metro Inaction On Old Hickory Quarry Leaves Decision To State Inspectors
District Attorney Looking Into Anonymous Robocalls In Nashville Mayoral Race
Nashville’s District Attorney is now investigating an anonymous robocall that characterizes mayoral candidate David Fox as an extreme rightwing Republican. The message does not disclose who paid for it, a potential violation of federal law.
Crowded Ballot Has Nashville Voters Doing Their ‘Homework’
The final day of early voting in Nashville turned out to be the biggest. According to The Tennessean, a total of 54,000 people turned out to cast a ballot early. That’s effectively the same pace of voting as eight years ago. Many voters say having seven candidates for mayor made it tough to pick one.
Nashville Stands Firm In Refusing To Allow Guns In New Ascend Amphitheater
Listen Handguns will continue to be banned from Nashville’s new Ascend Amphitheater — at least for the near future — despite a legal opinion from the state’s top lawyer that seemed to throw the policy in doubt. Attorney General Herbert Slatery wrote last week that a new state law opens all parks in Tennessee, including venues […]
Before Voting On Iran Deal, Corker Has Questions For International Inspectors
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker today said he wants to talk to international inspectors before deciding whether to ratify the Iranian nuclear deal. Corker, who chairs the Foreign Relations Committee, indicated there’s a bipartisan hunger for information about the agreement’s limitations. For instance, Corker says they need to know why inspectors won’t have the kind of […]
Spotify’s Local Playlist Claims To Show The ‘Nashvillist’ Artists
Listen If you check out Spotify’s Nashville Top 100 playlist, you’ll find Elliot Root, an alternative band led by frontman Scott Krueger in the top spot. “Doesn’t mean he’s getting more plays again, than anyone in Nashville, but you could say he’s the ‘Nashvillist’ artist right now,” said Eliot Van Buskirk, Data Storyteller and editor […]
For Girls About To Rock, A Guitar Camp For You
Listen Nashville rocker Jessi Zazu, of Those Darlins, has come full circle, from attending the Southern Girls Rock Camp for teenage female musicians, to teaching and performing at the camp.
Pedal Steel Legend Buddy Emmons Dies At 78
Listen One of the most respected pedal steel guitar players of all time died Wednesday in Nashville. Buddy Emmons may not be a household name, but he played on records for everyone from Ray Price to Ray Charles and George Straight to Judy Collins. Emmons mastered one of modern music’s more complicated instruments. Country music […]
Corker Asks Experts To Weigh In On Feasability Of Keeping Sanctions Against Iran
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker largely focused on one “what if” question today at a hearing into the Iran nuclear deal. In his words: “What would happen if we decided not to lift our Congressionally mandated sanctions?” The agreement, as negotiated, calls for stringent limits on Iran’s nuclear activity. In exchange, world powers would lift economic […]
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