Alison Lundergan Grimes is running against Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky, and she spoke to Tennessee Democrats during the party’s annual fundraiser, Jackson Day. Some polls show she has a chance of upsetting the five-term Republican.
Traveling Musicians Breathe A Sigh Of Relief As Ban On African Ivory Relaxes
The ban was supposed to address African elephants poaching. A new exemption will let musicians travel overseas without their instruments getting confiscated.
ACLU Calls On Haslam To Break Ties With Prison Company CCA Amid Trousdale County Expansion
The ACLU says CCA has a track record of cutting corners to save money. They’re asking that Tennessee end all of its contracts with the for-profit jail company.
Davidson County Election Administrator Says He’s Looking Into Primary Day Discrepancies
Around 10,000 people who voted early could’ve voted a second time. Election officials say it was caused by a combination of a computer software glitch and a human error.
Help Wanted: Loggers For Tennessee’s $21 Billion Forest Industry
Housing materials to paper production fuel Tennessee’s somewhat out of sight timber industry. But it’s significant. Bigger than Nashville’s entire music business, in fact, timber products generate some $21 billion a year.
Nashville’s 2015 Mayoral Contest Has Its First Candidate: Charles Robert Bone
Democratic attorney Charles Robert Bone announced on Thursday his candidacy to be Nashville’s next mayor.
Hospital Chain CEO Says States More Likely To Expand Medicaid After Mid-Term Elections
Community Health Systems CEO Wayne Smith said there are a number of states where Republicans fear Medicaid expansion could be used against them.
Rideshare Company Uber Expands Into Franklin And Brentwood
Uber spokeswoman Jena Wuu says many Franklin and Brentwood residents have been disappointed to discover they’re outside the service area.
On The Ballot In Nashville: Three Vie To Replace Long-Time Prosecutor
Torry Johnson has served as District Attorney (a position that doesn’t have term limits) for three eight-year terms, and he decided not to finish his fourth.
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