Listen In this conversation, hear why GOP lawmakers had no appetite for the “Tennessee Natural Marriage Defense Act” and why Democrats sat silent. There’s also discussion of another bill that appears aimed at undermining same-sex marriage in Tennessee. Finally, a chat about the lawsuit filed by the same group that has been getting county commissions […]
Demand For Rooftop Solar Remains Strong, Despite Incentive Cuts By TVA
Listen The Tennessee Valley Authority has been walking back incentives for rooftop solar panels. But that hasn’t put a damper on demand. There was a frenzy to snap up this year’s available wattage, which became available last week.
Nashville Snowfall Nears Records — Roads A ‘Mess’
The snowfall slowed in Nashville around noon but there’s no end in sight for the treacherous road conditions.
Volkswagen’s Chief Drops In On Chattanooga Amid Fallout From Emissions Scandal
Listen Matthias Mueller took the podium and told workers that Volkswagen “firmly stands” behind them. The company’s CEO reassured employees at the Tennessee VW plant that the automaker would follow through with expanding the facility and adding 2,000 jobs.
Defense Secretary Sends Off Fort Campbell Troops To Defeat ISIL For Good
Listen Gunfire from training exercises could be heard outside as Defense Secretary Ash Carter spoke to a room of 200 troops from Fort Campbell heading to Iraq in the coming weeks. He noted that for some in the 101st Airborne Division, this will be a return trip with a new enemy. “I know the 101st […]
GM Makes It Official: Spring Hill To Build Smaller Acadia SUV
Listen General Motors is showing off a new, smaller redesign of the GMC Acadia at the Detroit auto show. The automaker is also confirming that the crossover will be built at its plant in Spring Hill.
Nashville Apartment Staffers Forced To Stub Out Cigarettes With Residents In Smoking Ban
Listen The first private apartment complexes to accept the Metro Health Department’s challenge to ban smoking say it’s going pretty well. No one has packed up and left yet. But going smoke-free has been hard for those trying to quit. “Oh it’s rough. It’s rough,” says Todd Rife who manages the Fallbrook Community on Dickerson […]
5 Takeaways From Nashville’s Best Year For Home Sales Since 2006
Nashville ended up having its biggest year for home sales in nearly a decade — up nearly 11 percent from 2014. Here are the highlights from the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors:
Thompsons Station Residents Claim Their Cable Company Has A Monopoly
A group of Thompsons Station residents have filed a federal class-action lawsuit over slow and unreliable Internet service. They’re accusing their provider of running a monopoly.
Nissan Sets All-Time Sales Record For 2015
Listen In 2015, Nissan sold more vehicles in the U.S. than it ever has — nearly 1.5 million — many of them made at its flagship plant in Smyrna. Franklin-based Nissan North America posted year-end results that were up seven percent from 2014. SUV sales drove much of the increase.
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