Hundreds of Tea Party protesters rallied outside the state capitol Wednesday. One held a sign reading “Haslam-care.” They’re trying to dissuade Tennessee’s governor from setting up a state-based insurance exchange as envisioned in Obamacare.
Tea Party Rally Puts Haslam in Hot Seat
Riebeling Defends Incentives Amid Grumbling Over HCA
Some in the Metro Council are grumbling about the fairness of tax incentives, used to recruit new businesses to Nashville. Their Exhibit A: tens of millions in tax breaks approved last night for HCA to locate facilities and jobs in midtown.
Vanderbilt Bowl Attendance Key to Bigger Bid
Vanderbilt football is pleading with fans to pack out LP Field for the Music City Bowl. The team is trying to shake its reputation for poor attendance in the hopes of getting to a top-tier bowl down the road.
Council Defers Rules Governing Home Studios
An effort to legalize home recording studios in Nashville was delayed Tuesday night by – of all people – the head of the local musicians union, bassist Dave Pomeroy.
Guns in Parking Lots Debate Centers on College Campuses
To exempt or not to exempt college campuses when it comes to storing firearms in cars – that’s one question dividing Republican lawmakers preparing to revive a so-called “guns in parking lots” bill.
Stones River Farm Could Anchor Massive Park System
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean is looking to set aside almost a square mile as new parkland east of downtown. Dean wants the Metro council to sign off on the $8 million purchase before the end of the month.
Corker Accuses States of Bilking Medicaid with Bed Tax
Tennessee Senator Bob Corker, who is an increasingly central character in the fiscal cliff drama, wants to end what he calls a “massive bed tax.” Hospitals say without it, some could be forced to close.
State Constitutions on Rare Display
Tennessee’s original, handwritten Constitutions will be exhibited later this week to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the state’s Supreme Court Building.
Nissan Sales Up
Franklin-based Nissan North America is reporting a record-setting November for US Sales.
Haslam Listening to All Sides on Health Exchange
Tennessee is one of a dwindling number of states yet to indicate whether it will run a health insurance exchange. Wednesday, Tea party groups have organized a rally outside the state capitol to discourage Governor Bill Haslam from going along with the federal government. He says he’s paying attention.
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