The Department of Justice is seeing more church-based investment fraud in the Nashville area and a rise in financial schemes more generally. This year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee has made indictments totaling $60 million.
Playing Down Party in Contests Over Mega Majority
The Tennessee Republican Party is focusing its campaign energy on Nashville this election cycle. But following recent Democratic retirements in Davidson County, neither side is playing up his party.
Dolly Cuts Ties with Gaylord
Dolly Parton has pulled the plug on a $50 million theme park that was announced earlier this year. She blames the partner in the joint venture – Gaylord Entertainment – which has restructured since plans for the attraction were made public.
Civil Rights Attorney Vows to Keep Fighting Voter ID Law
One of Nashville’s most prominent civil rights attorneys is vowing to keep up his fight against a new voter ID law. This week a state court ruled Tennessee’s requirement for photo ID is constitutional. A federal court ruled the same way in July.
Vanderbilt Sanctions Two Athletic Teams
Vanderbilt’s athletic department is punishing two female teams for hazing. The university conducted an internal review that started late last week.
House Democrats Back MNPS Board in Great Hearts Dispute
Democrats in the state House want a meeting with the Education Commissioner to ask that he rethink penalizing Metro Schools by $3.4 million. If the state follows through with the fine, they say the penalty should be “challenged, possibly in court.”
Body Armor for Her Shields Frontline Females
This year the Pentagon opened up new jobs that could land more females on the frontlines. So now the military is tailoring body armor for a smaller silhouette – an improvement over the previous generation for women of the 101st Airborne Division.
White House Nominates TVA Board Members Without Senator Input
Tennessee’s senators say they’re waiting to hear more about President Obama’s picks for TVA’s board of directors.
Alexander Signs on to Cooper’s ‘No Budget, No Pay’
Legislation originating from Nashville Democrat Jim Cooper has gained the support of Tennessee’s most senior Republican in Washington. Sen. Lamar Alexander says he’s signing onto the “No Budget, No Pay” act.
McWhorter Promotes Documentary Critical of Profit-Driven Health Care
Listen Now: One of the most prominent names in the Nashville health care business is helping promote a documentary condemning the industry that made him a fortune. Entrepreneur and former HCA executive Clayton McWhorter wants people to watch Escape Fire.
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