Transit officials say they’re “pleased” with the number of people taking the Music City Star. The commuter train is marking its 5th anniversary. Ridership has shot up in the last year.
Music City Star Reaches Record Ridership on 5th Anniversary
Roberson Resigns from TRA
The chairman of the Tennessee Regulatory Authority, Eddie Roberson, has announced he’ll resign October 1. His resignation comes at time when the agency’s future is uncertain.
Ford Hedges Bets on All Electric
Ford Motor Company is towing its hybrid and electric cars around the country, reminding consumers of its fuel efficient offerings. A stop in Nashville highlighted the night-and-day difference between Ford’s approach to electric vehicles and the thinking at Franklin-based Nissan North America.
Tennessee Tech Gets High Marks for Low Student Debt
Around 60 percent of Tennessee Tech’s class of 2010 owes no student debt. That’s according to the annual college rankings from US News and World Report.
State Voter ID Law Attracting Federal Scrutiny
Longstanding Illinois Senator Dick Durbin is questioning the new Tennessee law requiring voters to present photo ID at the polls. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed the law this spring. Critics say it could disenfranchise voters.
HCA Scrambles to Explain Drop in Medicare Revenue
The largest chain of for-profit hospitals in the country is trying to explain why its Medicare revenue dropped for the first time in more than five years. HCA officials held a conference call with analysts after markets closed Monday night.
Illinois Senator Pushes Internet Sales-Tax Plan in Nashville
A longstanding Illinois Senator was in Nashville today touting a plan to make large Internet retailers like Amazon.com collect sales taxes. That’s something Governor Bill Haslam has said is needed to really solve a state squabble over whether Amazon should collect Tennessee sales tax.
Cooper, Durbin Raise Concerns Over Voter ID Law
Tennessee’s new law requiring a photo ID to vote is drawing fire from a few Democrats in Congress. Today Nashville Representative Jim Cooper hosted Illinois Senator Dick Durbin. The two say many rightful voters could be turned away by the law.
Security Concerns Prompt Rescreening of Southwest Flight
Officials say safety concerns prompted additional security measures on a Southwest plane that landed in Nashville on Sunday.
Standard Spend Down Enrollment Opens Today
TennCare’s Standard Spend Down program will begin accepting new enrollees today. Enrollment is by telephone and phone lines open at 6 this evening.
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