Good morning, Nashville. This edition of Bright & Early is brought to you by one of the best mullets we’ve ever seen. Anyway, we’ve been watching with mouths agape as the Saga Of The Killer Tomatoes unfolds, and we’re happy to report that it wasn’t us! Tennessee is one of a handful of states growing tomatoes that aren’t laced with salmonella. Unfortunately we’re still going to feel it here, as tomatoes have been pulled from most chain restaurants in the area, including McDonald’s, O’Charley’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell. One more reason to buy local.
- More budget woes. Tennessee didn’t expect much in the way of tax revenue for the month of May, but total collections are down even lower than they thought. This isn’t good news for the struggling state budget, which was adjusted last month to lay off 2000 state employees. We’re guessing that now would be a bad time to bring up the income tax discussion.
- When it rains, it pours. After two three four lawsuits and a visit from the feds, the latest in Boots’ trail of disaster comes after the Metro Sports Authority announced yesterday that the Preds could be in default of their lease on the Sommet Center. Officials will decide at Friday’s board meeting.
- Bits & pieces. Rutherford Co. Schools switch to four-day weeks to save gas … Sounds lose to Oklahoma again … Apple introduces cheaper iPhone and Nashville rejoices … While we’re sweating it out at 90+ degrees, it’s snowing somewhere in Washington.
Photo by Brandon James.
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