The Nashville Symphony kicks off its new season tomorrow night with a concert beginning and ending with music by George Gershwin. And in between: more George Gershwin. In fact the Schermerhorn Symphony Center will be so full of Gershwin, there won’t be room for any other composers.
Blackburn Has Palin’s Back
Brentwood Republican Marsha Blackburn is rushing to Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s defense.
THP Trooper Terminated for Unauthorized Database Searches
The state trooper at the center of a highway patrol probe has been terminated for running background checks without authorization.
Nashville Ballet to Perform New Version of Nutcracker
Audiences can expect a new twist on Nashville Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker this winter, as the company takes a chance on its biggest revenue-producer.
Ozment Loses Seat on 287(g) Advisory Council
An advisory council overseeing Davidson County’s new immigration enforcement program met today without attorney Elliot Ozment. The outspoken immigrant activist crossed Sheriff Daron Hall one too many times.
Obama to Fund Campaign Office in Nashville
Barack Obama will open his campaign war chest to fund offices and staffers in Tennessee.
Green Hills Erupts Over Daycare Center
A proposed daycare center for the old Easter Seals building in Green Hills brought out a sizable crowd at last night’s Metro Council meeting.
Some Gustav Evacuees Not Returning
New Orleans residents got the okay to return to their hurricane battered city tomorrow, but a few who took shelter in Nashville say no thanks.
CBAT Cancellation Leaves Arnold in the Lurch
The Air Force has announced the cancellation of a program called Common Battlefield Airmen Training before it ever got off the ground. Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma was a finalist for hosting the new mission, which was also to bring 800 civilian jobs to the area.
Selection Criteria Approved for New TBR Chancellor
Today, the Tennessee Board of Regents decided what it’s looking for in a new executive.
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