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Bright & Early: Won’t You Be His Neighbor Edition
Good morning, Nashville, and happy Friday! Your morning headlines: John Rich would like you to consider being his neighbor! Yes, really. [WTVF] Despite all the drama with his contract negotiations, the Titans say they’re not even considering a Chris Johnson trade at this point. [Tennessean] According to the census data from 2010, Tennessee had a [...]
Bright & Early: Mountains And Molehills Edition
Good morning, Nashville. A quick tour of this morning’s headlines: Davidson County Clerk John Arriola is likely breathing a sigh of relief this morning as the Metro Council deferred a bill calling for his resignation at last night’s meeting. The bill wouldn’t actually require him to take any action, but his office is already under [...]
Bright & Early: Words To Live By Editon
Good morning, Nashville. Mayor Dean announced a new study yesterday that will examine Nashville’s flood preparedness situation (or lack thereof) and hopefully come up with some ways to have it be a little less devastating the next time we experience a 1,000-year flood. State and federal agencies will team up with local ones to look [...]
Bright & Early: Running Out Of Punny Swine Flu Titles Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Vanderbilt University officials are so concerned about the spread of the Swine Flu that they’ve arranged for some bonfires where students can burn any clothes or other belongings that might carry the virus. With the fall semester kicking into full gear, Vandy (and just about every other university in Tennessee) is already [...]
Bright & Early: Insufficient Funds Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Imagine going to the bank to cash your paycheck only to find out that your employer is flat broke. Their check bounces, which means your checks bounce and bank fees quickly begin to stack up. That’s exactly what happened to more than 200 Lebanon city workers this week when the city’s bank [...]
Bright & Early: That’s “Dr. Parton” To You Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Sure, there’s the pig flu still running rampant and lots more rain in the forecast and GM trying to bum $9 billion more from the feds, but the biggest news of the day is obviously that Dolly Parton is finally getting her honorary doctorate from UT-Knoxville this morning. The doctorate in humane [...]
Happy Hour: A Very Dark Knight
Word on the street is that Karl Rove will be in town next Saturday, July 26th, drumming up support and for John McCain at the 32nd Annual Statesman’s Dinner. Also on the roster are former senator Bill Frist, Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, and Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey. Our sources tell [...]
Happy Hour: Turn Off Your Thermostats
Expect your electric bill to go up again as of July 1, courtesy of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Something about rising fuel costs and “the lingering effects of the drought.” [WSMV] Rep. Rob Briley (D-Nashville) finished up his stint with the Tennessee House of Representatives today, taking a few final stabs at the press (read: [...]
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