• The University of Tennessee announced today that they’ll be passing the torch to former Oakland Raiders coach Lane Kiffin. He’ll also be starting at $2M per year plus bonuses, which we think is totes ridic. [WTVF]
• Tennessee Rep. Zach Wamp (hailing from the ‘Noog–go figure) just signed on as the Jihad Prevention Act which will require everyone entering the US to declare that they do not, in fact, advocate enacting a Sharia Law system in the United States. [via Post Politics]
• Merry Christmas to LaVergne: Bridgestone Firestone will begin begin laying off 150 people from the LaVergne plant on December 21st. Depending on what happens in the next few weeks, 500 more layoffs could follow. [WTVF]
• The Nashville woman who was caught hoarding 64 animals in August is at it again. This time around, she’s looking at a mental evaluation. [WSMV]
• The Jewish Community Center on Percy Warner Blvd. will be hosting a memorial service for the victims of the Mumbai attacks at 7:30 tonight. The invitation is open to all. [WTVF]

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