The former mayor of Nashville says if he’s elected governor, he would turn his economic development efforts far outside the city limits. Karl Dean spent an hour taking questions from Nashville journalists on Wednesday and began to flesh out his statewide campaign message.
If Elected Governor, Karl Dean Says He’d Focus On Economic Development Away From Nashville
Corker Gives Kudos To Trump For ‘Positive Evolution’ On Foreign Policy
The Trump Administration is getting a pat on the back from Tennessee Senator Bob Corker, who says he had his doubts about the president on foreign policy.
Haslam’s Gas Tax Approaches Final Vote
Updated 4:45 p.m. Governor Bill Haslam’s plan to pay for improvements to Tennessee roads by raising the state’s gas tax looks to be on its way to final passage.
Rep. Brenda Gilmore Announces Senate Bid, Nudging Sen. Thelma Harper To Retire
Listen A prominent Nashville Democrat has announced she will run for the state senate. But so far, it’s unclear whether that means she’ll have to challenge the current occupant.
African-American Music Museum Gets Top Billing At Downtown Nashville Groundbreaking
Listen Construction has begun on what will become downtown Nashville’s largest mixed-use development. Known as “Fifth + Broadway,” the 32-story project replaces the old convention center.
Democrats Offer To Trade Gas Tax Votes For Support Of $250M K-12 Endowment
Listen The Tennessee legislature is in horse trading mode as it nears final votes on Governor Bill Haslam’s signature infrastructure funding bill, which includes a gas tax increase along with cuts to taxes on groceries and manufacturing. Passage will almost certainly require the help of Democrats. And minority party leaders have decided to offer their […]
Why A Nashville Handyman Service Went All In To Hire Veterans
Plumbing, electrical and HVAC repair companies are beginning to see the military as a prime talent pool. Handyman services have had a tough time…
Neighbors: Every Breath Is Precious
Hannah has a rare genetic disorder that causes her to stop breathing when she goes to sleep. She wears a ventilator at night. How does having to constantly monitor a basic human function change how Hannah and her family approach life?
What A Difference A Year Made For Tennessee’s Standardized Testing
State education officials are dubbing the first day of standardized testing in Tennessee schools “nearly flawless.” Without a doubt, day one went more smoothly than last year. In 2016, computer glitches were followed by printing problems for the paper backups. TNReady’s launch got off to such a rough start that testing was basically scrapped for […]
After Protests And Arrests, Tennessee Activists Still Press Governor For Medicaid Expansion
Healthcare activists say they will continue protesting at the Capitol until the state expands Medicaid. A group called Moral Movement Tennessee talked to reporters Monday, about a week after 11 people were arrested during a sit-in at Gov. Bill Haslam’s office. The group implored him to call a special session to expand state healthcare […]
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