TVA’s board is supposed to have nine members; it’s already short three. Two more will go when Congress adjourns, leaving the board without enough members to do business.
Without Board Quorum, Incoming TVA CEO Gets New Powers
Arts Groups Depend on Christmas Shows
Familiar holiday plays, ballets, and concerts seem to fill Nashville’s arts calendars every December. Those traditional shows make a big impact on the bottom line of the performing groups that stage them.
Farmers Look Into Crystal Ball
Tennessee farmers are being asked to contemplate their future. State agricultural officials have announced a soul searching exercise.
TVA Scrambles with Board Quorum in Jeopardy
The dwindling number of TVA board members will meet this morning to hatch a plan for when there are no longer enough directors to make decisions. The President’s nominees are still waiting to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Capitol Renovation Reveals Hidden Ceilings
The most significant renovation of the state capitol building in decades is nearing completion. Close to $16 million was spent since work began in May.
Mayor to Speak at Charter Fair Saturday
Charter schools in Nashville will try a new recruitment tactic this weekend – they’re hosting a charter fair for interested parents and students. Mayor Karl Dean will speak at the event for schools that run their own way, setting their own hours and methods, while getting public money.
Shortest Backlog of Homes for Sale Since Before Recession
Home sales in the Nashville area are continuing to run up the score compared to last year. Suggesting the demand for houses is catching up with the supply, the number waiting to sell dropped to its lowest level since 2006.
Dreyzehner: Tainted Steroids Lead to New Infections, More Uncertainty
People who received tainted steroid injections aren’t in the clear just yet, according to Tennessee’s Health Commissioner. His comments come as health officials are seeing new types of infections linked to the shots
State Counting on Fiscal Cliff Deal
Governor Bill Haslam doesn’t appear to be spending much time working on the “what if’s” of a fiscal cliff. He’s counting on a compromise.
Dean Weighs In On NHL Lockout, New Ballpark Prospects
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean is answering criticism over the city’s slow progress on a new baseball park. Dean says any proposal has to make sense for the city, and for taxpayers.
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