The Nashville Public Library is hosting its first International Puppet Festival this weekend.
Unemployment up in Tennessee
Unemployment in Tennessee last month rose twice as fast as the national average.
Tennessee Fares Well With NIH Funding
Last year Tennessee was among the top 10 states to generate economic activity from funding from the National Institutes of Health. That’s according to the liberal consumer health group Families USA.
Tennessee Ranks Better Than Nation in Juvenile Arrests
According to a new study, Tennessee is ranked better than the national average in the percentage of youth who become arrested.
Southwest Wants to Minimize Cuts Brought On By Fuel Prices
Southwest Airlines, which sells more tickets in Nashville than any other airline, is hoping it won’t have to cut back very much as fuel prices continue to rise.
Support Group For Military Suffering Brain Injuries
The Tennessee Rehabilitation Center in Smyrna is providing a new service for veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. They’ve started a support group for veterans living with brain injuries.
Walgreens Settles With State Over Drug Switching
Retail-pharmacist Walgreens has entered into a $35 million settlement with several states, including Tennessee, regarding how it has been filling prescriptions.