The Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate – disavowed by the Tennessee party– appeared today alongside an outspoken GOP state lawmaker. Mark Clayton is still trying to prove he really is a Democrat after his decisive primary win.
Disavowed Democrat Appears with Republican Campfield
Governors Plan 2014 Gathering in Nashville
A small but prestigious meeting has been slated for Nashville. Officials of the National Governors Associationannounced they will come to town for their annual conference in 2014.About a thousand people typically attend, but many more pay attention.
Doors Open At Three State-Run Schools In Memphis
Listen Now: Tennessee’s new Achievement School District kicked off the year with a party. In the parking lot beside Frayser Elementary School, kids danced, slid on slides, and bounced in inflated houses. There was even a rock-climbing wall and laser-tag.
GM Spring Hill Makes Way for New Hires
General Motors is hiring locally in Spring Hill for the first time in more than 15 years. The company has now brought back everyone who left after the plant was idled in 2009.
Lawmakers To Delve Into TSU Grade-Fixing Allegation
Officials from Tennessee State University will appear before state lawmakers Monday over allegations of grade-fixing. Some officials worry the fallout could be a blow to TSU’s reputation.
Murfreesboro Mosque Opens After “Long Time Coming”
A new mosque in Middle Tennessee opened for services today, after a two-year battle in which opponents tried to connect it to terrorism. The Islamic Center of Murfreesboro pushed past vandalism, bomb threats and a court fight before opening.
Sumner County Commission to Consider New Schools Budget Proposal Monday
It’s still not clear when school will begin in Sumner County, thanks to the ongoing fight over the district’s budget. The next move belongs to the County Commission, whose budget committee is scheduled to meet on Monday-a week after what should have been the start of the academic year.
High Voter Turnout Despite Photo ID Law
Of the more than 600-thousand votes cast in Tennessee’s primary elections last week, 277 were from provisional ballots because voters didn’t have a valid photo I.D.
After Billboards, Memphis Plans Social Media Phase of “The Comeback”
The city of Memphis has been on a PR push in recent months. The state’s largest urban area drew inspiration from recent marketing campaigns out of Detroit.
Sumner Schools Want $3M From County, Offer Sacrifices
The Sumner County school board is offering a compromise, after a budget fight with county commissioners kept schools from opening this week as scheduled. Last night the school board unanimously agreed on some budget sacrifices, but is still asking for three million dollars extra.
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