Saturday 31st July, 2010
Using faith to attack opponents is a political tradition
That includes evangelicals who see Islam as a rival faith, as well as opponents of immigration. Then there are what he calls security moms and dads.
Gail Kerr: What the governor hopefuls' honest ads would say
"Hi. I'm Mike McWherter. You loved my daddy. Now I'm your Democratic nominee for governor, even though I've never even run for dogcatcher. And that is why I'm endorsing Ron Ramsey in the Republican pr...
Nashville flood recovery is years away
But, like thousands of others across the Nashville area, Cross said his worries won't go away once his repair work is complete. Besides having to find work, Cross said he is concerned about how to pay...
Lakewood to vote on future Thursday
The TennesseanThe future of the city of Lakewood, whether to join Metro or remain independent, is a touchy topic these days, especially with the election coming up on Thursday.
Diane Black fires back at Lou Ann Zelenik
The TennesseanState Sen. Diane Black has taken aim at one of her foes in the Republican race for the 6th Congressional District nomination in the wake of the dismissal of a lawsuit claiming defamation.
Celebrities: Jimmy Wayne to finish Phoenix walk with a broken foot
The Tennessean"The doctor did an X-ray, and it is unbelievable," said the country singer, who started the journey, dubbed Meet Me Halfway, on Jan. 1 to raise awareness of at-risk youth and teens in the foster care ...
Marchesa comes to Music City in spring
The TennesseanNashville ladies: It's time to join the likes of entertainment sirens Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Halle Barry and get your Marchesa on!
United Methodists raise millions to wipe out malaria
The TennesseanAcquah, a United Methodist leader from the Ivory Coast, was in Nashville for meetings about a malaria prevention program in that West African nation.
Naxos label wins respect in classical music world
The TennesseanWhen former stereo salesman Klaus Heymann launched the budget classical label Naxos in 1987, some critics refused to review his releases, stores displayed the albums separately from their "classical" ...
High school facility upgrades remain on schedule
The TennesseanOverton is among a number of area athletic programs that have had facility expansions or improvements during the summer, from new tennis courts at Currey Ingram to renovated baseball fields at Eaglevi...
Chris Johnson 'here to play football'
The TennesseanTitans started training camp on Saturday. Unfortunately for Johnson, his bank account didn't change as much as he would've liked in the past seven months. Instead of getting the blockbuster contract h...
Officer-Involved Shooting Investigated In Rutherford County
WSMV-TVMURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Authorities with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office and Murfreesboro police were investigating a shooting involving a law enforcement officer Saturday afternoon. ...
Police Search For 2nd Bank Robber
WSMV-TVFAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities in Fayetteville said one man was in custody and one man was still at large in connection with an armed robbery at the First Bank on Friday. According to ...
Tennessee will not release Bryce Brown from scholarship
USA TodayRecommend After Bryce Brown texted Tennessee coach Derek Dooley earlier this week to tell him Brown wouldn't be returning to the school, Dooley may have gotten the last laugh.The coach confirmed late ...
Mother, 6 Children Lose Everything In Fire
WSMV-TVVANLEER, Tenn. — Authorities in Dickson County said a mother and her six children lost all their belongings in a fire at their home on Fleet Town Road Saturday morning. According to inves...
Local Kroger Stores Giving Away Titans Tix
WSMV-TVCLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Ten local Kroger stores are having Tennessee Titans playoff parties on July 31. Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, each store will give away five pairs of tickets. Yo...
Blown Tire Causes Crash On I-24
WSMV-TVNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Metro Police said a man crashed shortly after midnight Saturday on Interstate 24 when a tire on his sport utility vehicle burst. Officials said the man was traveling ea...
Peeping Tom Suspect Faces More Charges
WSMV-TVNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Timothy Temple, a man accused of being a Peeping Tom, now faces stalking and harassment charges. Police arrested Temple last month on trespassing charges after an under...
Half of Tennessee students fail tougher state tests
WBIRAbout half of Tennessee's public school students failed to meet state academic standards this year, the result of a more rigorous curriculum, harder exams and tougher grading. The dismal results didn...
County Commission Candidate Tom Presley to Resubmit Report
The LedgerCounty Commission candidate Tom Presley said Friday he's filing an amended campaign contribution report after discovering some of the contributors listed had not made contributions.
Sounds outfielder catches club's eyes
The TennesseanIn the same lineage as Prince Fielder and Ryan Braun, Cain is the latest Sounds player destined for a successful big league career. The 24-year-old Georgia native is ranked as the Brewers' top prospec...
LifePoint, Sumner Regional deal OK'd
The TennesseanThe state attorney general's office gave its green light Friday to LifePoint Hospitals' plans to acquire Gallatin-based Sumner Regional Health Systems, clearing a major hurdle to completion of the $15...
Youth football teams use grants to recover from floods
The TennesseanTennessee Titans and USA Football announced Friday they will award a total of $50,000 in football equipment grants to these six programs. Those programs submitted requests for specific equipment packa...
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