Listen Randy Boyd says Tennessee should not necessarily be run like a business, despite being a businessman himself. He says he’s realized that bureaucracy has some benefits.
Randy Boyd Says He Wouldn’t Run Tennessee Like A Business If Elected Governor
Silence From Most Tennessee Republicans On FBI Director Firing
Most of Tennessee’s congressional delegation has been quiet about the firing of FBI Director James Comey. Sen. Bob Corker was the only Republican to release a statement, saying the removal “at this particular time will raise questions.”
Family Of Slain Man Sues Tennessee Bounty Hunters And Their Employers
The family of a Clarksville man gunned down by bounty hunters is suing his shooters as well as the companies who employed them.
Tennessee Senate Drops Plans To Intervene In Nashville’s Short-Term Rental Debate
State senators are dropping plans to get involved in Nashville’s debate over short-term rental units owned by investors. The decision comes just one day after their counterparts in the Tennessee House of Representatives voted to put a two-year moratorium on new rules.
BlueCross Agrees To Fill A Hole In Tennessee’s Obamacare Marketplace
Tennessee’s insurance commissioner breathed a public, cautious sigh of relief on Tuesday after BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee agreed to offer insurance on the federal marketplace next year in the Knoxville region.
Plan To Put Seatbelts On School Buses May Be Dead For The Year, But Sponsor Says Not For Good
Listen The sponsor of a plan to put seatbelts on all school buses says she believes the measure is in a good position to pass the state legislature next year.
Nonprofit Launches Campaign To Recruit The Best And Brightest Into Teaching Profession
An education nonprofit in Nashville has launched a statewide campaign aimed at convincing high-achieving students to consider the teaching profession.
Pace Slows But Nashville Home Sale Prices Hit New High In April
Listen Nashville area home sales slowed last month, but prices hit a new record high. According to relators, the median price for a single family home in the Nashville area is $275,000, up by $25,000 since last year
Even Before The Official Start Of Tennessee Reconnect, Community College Will Be Free For Adults
Listen The governor’s proposal to make community college free for most adults in Tennessee is in the final stages of discussion. It’s widely expected to pass the state legislature this week.
Too Many Students, Not Enough Money: Williamson County’s Top-Tier Schools Hit A Tipping Point
Listen In Franklin, Page Middle and High School are so overcrowded that parents like Karen Hynes say it’s become untenable—kids eating lunch in hallways, overflowing toilets, too many portable classrooms.
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