Bright & (Not So) Early: Eye To The Sky Edition
Nashville’s hotel tax revenues have been doing just fine despite the flood, only falling 2.2% from last year even though the Opryland Hotel
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layoffs
Happy Hour: The Gift That Keeps Giving
Gaylord announced today that they’ll be laying off more than 1,700 workers, after sustaining nearly $225 million in flood damages. Layoffs are effective
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Bright & Early: Don’t Tread On Us Edition
Good morning, Nashville. We mentioned briefly yesterday that the “guns in bars” bill was back for round two after the previous version was
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Bright & Early: Much Ado Edition
Good morning, Nashville. The Tennessee House and Senate both passed resolutions yesterday opposing the new federal health care program. The House version, sponsored
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Happy Hour: Case Of The Mondays
A huge congratulations to the State of Tennessee for snagging nearly $500 million in federal grant funding to give schools a much-needed overhaul.
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Happy Hour: Fish In A Barrel
Metro announced that they’ll probably be cutting 665 jobs from the school system at the end of the year, which should go a
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Bright & Early: Railroaded Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Two weeks ago, officials with Metro Schools predicted a $35 million budget shortfall for the 2010 fiscal year, but the
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Bright & (Not So) Early: Ars Gratia Artis Edition
Good morning, Nashville, and happy almost Turkey Day! This morning, we’re giving thanks for our city’s public art, which Councilman Charlie Tygard has
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Bright & Early: Snip Snap Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Neighborhood health clinics are the latest item on the chopping block for Tennessee’s round of budget cuts. Each year, 23
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Bright & Early: Every Vote Counts Edition
Good morning, Nashville. The District 5 recall election between Metro Councilwoman Pam Murray and rabble-rousing challenger Jamie Hollins was a little too close
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