Both of Tennessee’s senators broke with their party to approve the President’s choice for head of the Environmental Protection Agency.
West Tennessee Congressman Tells Fed Chair Government Is Too Big A Player In US Economy
Republican Congressman Stephen Fincher of West Tennessee says the federal government is still playing too large a role in the US economy. He brought up that point yesterday, as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified before a congressional committee.
Lawyers Say Class Action Possible Over How Vanderbilt Chose Who To Fire
Two prominent Nashville lawyers say Vanderbilt University Medical Center may have broken the law in how it fired some 300 workers this summer.
Staff Sergeant From Fort Campbell Killed In Afghanistan
A 25-year-old soldier from Fort Campbell died Monday in Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Sonny Christopher Zimmerman was killed on patrol by a rocket-propelled grenade in Paktiya Province.
Good Quarter For Pinnacle Financial Has Analysts Asking “What Bank Will You Buy Next?”
Nashville-based Pinnacle Financial had a good second quarter. Earnings nearly doubled. Loans and deposits were up, as well. Many financial industry analysts like what they see. And they’re wondering when and how the bank will expand.
Amid Questions Over State Contract, Plan To Demolish Historic Nashville Building Will Get A Second Look
Tennessee lawmakers got a chance Tuesday to ask questions over a state contract that sparked allegations of cronyism. A growing deal to manage state office space went to contractor Jones Lang LaSalle, in which Governor Bill Haslam once held a stake before moving his investments to a blind trust.
US Rep. DesJarlais Still Lags In Fundrasing Race
Tennessee Congressman Scott DesJarlais more than $39,000 in the second quarter, lagging behind his challengers in the 4th district Republican primary.
Metro Has $19 Million For Music City Center Land, But Does It Want To Wait To Pay Out?
Metro officials say they have already set aside $19 million to pay for a parcel of land where the Music City Center now sits. However, they haven’t written the check yet.
Top Tennessee Republicans Hint End Is Nigh For Compromise On Medicaid Expansion
Tennessee may be running out of steam in its months-long search for a compromise to expand Medicaid as part of the federal healthcare overhaul.
Nissan Bets On Indian Middle Class For Datsun Revival
The Nissan-owned Datsun brand is coming back…at least in India. Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn unveiled the new model at a ceremony in New Delhi today.
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