The prosperity of Nashville’s Somali refugees is hindered by unending payments to friends and family in their home countries. That’s part of the findings in a new documentary set to premier tomorrow night on Nashville Public Television.
NPT Doc Finds Somali Remittances Hinder Community’s Growth
Austin Energy Manager Offers Conservation Guidance
City and corporate leaders in Nashville turn to Austin, Texas today for advice on energy conservation.
Credit Unions in Middle Tennessee Set Themselves Apart
CEOs from seven Middle Tennessee credit unions are looking to set themselves apart from other financial institutions that have been hard hit by the economic downturn.
Drilling to Begin on Center Hill Dam Repair
Drilling is set to begin around the Center Hill Dam in the next week as part of a massive rehabilitation project.
Around 10% in Cuts Expected for State Budget
State department heads start presenting their trimmed-down budget proposals to Governor Phil Bredesen next week-and he’ll be looking for ways to cut them even further.
NAACP Encourages Discussion of “Media and Urban Community”
The Nashville Chapter of the NAACP wants answers about the news media’s portrayal of the black community.
Parade Honors Tennessee Vets
Cub Scout dens, motorcycle clubs and marching bands trekked Nashville’s Broadway today in honor of Veterans Day.
Dean Names Committee to Oversee Event Fund
Nashville Mayor Karl Dean has named a committee to oversee a new fund for attracting and retaining headline events like the Music City Bowl. A new 50-cent tax levied on hotels and motels in Davidson County will supply an estimated 5-million dollars annually.
Jim Bryson Running For Secretary of State
One former GOP nominee for governor is making a run to become Tennessee’s Secretary of State, while two prominant Republicans have already bowed out.
State Budget Shortfall Could Reach $800 Million
Governor Phil Bredesen says the state will have to dip into its rainy-day fund to make ends meet in the coming year.
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