The Tennessee-made Nissan Altima and Volkswagen Passat have both received the highest crash test rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Not appearing on the closely-watched list is the top-selling Toyota Camry, which performed poorly in a new part of the test.
Altima, Passat Beat Camry in Tougher Crash Test
Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Leaves Lasting Scar on 2012
Before 2012, few knew the first thing about fungal meningitis – even doctors. And compounding pharmacies flew well under most people’s radar. That changed as moldy spinal injections sickened hundreds across the country.
Sandy Hook Reaction in Metro Schools Relatively Subdued
Relatively few students in Metro schools sought help from school counselors in recent days. Hundreds of counselors were prepared to respond after the horrific massacre at an elementary school in Connecticut one week ago.
Carr Throws Exploratory Hat in DesJarlais Ring
A state representative from Rutherford County is the first to take formal steps toward challenging Congressman Scott DesJarlais in a Republican primary. Joe Carr announced an exploratory committee Thursday.
Darker Than Light: A Song Connoisseur Returns
From his ‘60s and ‘70s heyday to his new album, Bare has always been willing to go out on a limb for an interesting song.
R.H. Boyd Statue Stolen
A life size bronze statue of publisher R.H. Boyd has been stolen and detectives with Metro Police are offering a cash reward for information.
Harwell: Limit Bills, Make Legislature Prioritize
State House Speaker Beth Harwell is trying to tamp down superfluous bills in the state legislature. Harwell is proposing a rule that could cut in half the number of bills each year in the state House.
TN Finance Chief Sides with Sunny Revenue Outlook
Despite slowing tax collections in recent months, the state’s top finance official is using rosy projections to put together next year’s budget.
More Cases, Fewer Vaccinations for Whooping Cough
More than 260 cases of whooping cough have been reported this year in Tennessee. That’s an almost three-fold increase over last year. Federal health officials recommend that children should be vaccinated for pertussis by the time they’re 3. In Tennessee and most other states, only 80 percent of children are getting the vaccine in that time frame.
Haslam in Holding Pattern on Big Higher Ed Changes
Tennessee’s one-of-a-kind governance system for colleges and universities will stay as is for now, though Governor Bill Haslam says he’s looking for a better way. The administration is holding off on making any major changes.
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