Middle Tennessee State University is thinking about how it will change when it can’t keep adding more students. Over the next few years the growing Murfreesboro college could tweak what it looks for in new recruits.
MTSU Pondering Limits of Growth, Guaranteed Admission
Stieglitz Sharing Arrangement Finalized
The years-long court battle over Fisk University’s right to sell a stake in its art collection is officially over. The final order was entered yesterday, setting up how Fisk and the Crystal Bridges Museum in Arkansas will share the famous Stieglitz Collection.
Democrats Disavow Senate Nominee
Democrats are disavowing the candidate who became the party’s nominee to face Sen. Bob Corker. Mark Clayton received the most votes, despite running virtually no campaign.
Murfreesboro Mosque Doesn’t Get Certificate – Yet
The Islamic Center of Murfreesboro did not get final approval to move into its new building today as members had hoped. Officials with the mosque say a problem with the sprinkler system held up an inspection, but they’re still optimistic about opening the doors soon.
No Rate Increase Planned, But TVA in the Red
This summer’s heatwave means TVA is selling more electricity to power companies. In the last three months, the public utility racked up nearly 2.8 billion dollars in sales. That’s up four and a half percent from a year ago. Even so, Chief Financial Officer John Thomas says TVA is running in the red.
With Fewer Dollars, Frogge Wins School Board Race
Despite being vastly out-raised, Attorney Amy Frogge won the school board seat representing West Nashville. She more than doubled the vote count of her nearest competitor in the five person race.
Gentry Tops Kindall’s 27-Year Experience
A nearly three-decade tenure on the school board came to an end yesterday. Ed Kindall lost his seat to fellow board member Sharon Gentry. The two were pitted against each other in District 1 after its boundaries were redrawn.
Black Beats Zelenik Again
Incumbent Diane Black easily won her rematch against Lou Ann Zelenik in the 6th Congressional district’s GOP Primary. Two years ago, Black squeaked past Zelenik by fewer than 300 votes. This time, the margin of victory was more than two to one.
GOP Eyes Seats of Retiring Democrats
Nashville physician Steve Dickerson narrowly won a three-way race in the Republican primary to replace state Senator Joe Haynes, one of several Democrats who are retiring. He’ll face attorney Phillip North who won the Democratic primary.
Charter-Backed Challenger Ousts School Board Chair
An executive from Teach For America has unseated the chair of the Metro School Board. Ellissa Kim received thousands of dollars in campaign funds from pro-charter-school groups on her way to beating out incumbent Gracie Porter.
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