| Audit reveals $106,400 theft at Williamson Animal Control A state audit of the Williamson County Animal Control Department revealed that a former bookkeeper bilked taxpayers of more than $106,400, according to a statement released by the... | |
| Nashville rabbi was target of failed firebombing A convert to Islam, he was angry about the actions of American soldiers in the Middle East. He believed they had desecrated the Quran and wanted revenge. His target was a home on Mockingbird Lane in... |
| Tougher standards concern some teachers So he was heartened to learn that Tennessee was going to make lessons tougher for its public school children. Even before a statewide campaign told him so, Davenport knew it had to be done for... |
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| Brewers bend elbows, ears with real beer tales Mafiaoza's ninth annual Music City Brewer's Festival , which will be Saturday at the Music City Walk of Fame Park downtown. The event, which has sold out every year, is the place to be to get... |
| Tennessee Commerce Bank slapped with federal restrictions on how it uses money Tennessee Commerce Bank won’t be taking on any more debt or paying dividends to shareholders without written approval from regulators, according to a regulatory document filed this week. The... |
| HCA facing a recession-driven shortage: babies ’s business. Deliveries at HCA hospitals were off 5.2 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period in 2009. So far this year, deliveries are down 4.1 percent, CEO Richard Bracken... |
| Downtown restaurant fixture Merchants relaunches Downtown’s Merchants restaurants formally relaunches to the public today following nearly three months of retooling by its new owners. The Broadway restaurant has operated with an interim menu... |
| Report: Home prices are up, but on their way back down based on its Fiserv Case-Shiller Indexes. According to Fiserv, Nashville home prices in the first quarter ticked up 1.2 percent compared with a year prior. It’s one of many increases across... |
| Gaylord gets $4.2M in rehab permits for Opryland restaurants As the Nov. 15 re-opening date for the Gaylord’s Opryland Hotel gets closer, rehabilitation building permits continue to be issued for the flood-damaged... |
| Fewer jobless claims filed last week The Labor Department says first-time claims for unemployment insurance dropped by 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 457,000. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters had expected a smaller... |
| Friends of the Smokies raise $183,000 GATLINBURG, Tenn. -- The Friends of the Smokies says the group's specialty Tennessee license plate raised more than $183,000 in the first half of this... |
| Three injured when man sprays crowd with gunfire in Nashville A man in his 20s was hit in the foot, and an 18-year-old woman was grazed by one of the shots. They were both taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.A 1-year-old child was also grazed by a... |
| Southwest Airlines reports strong profits in spring and early summer DALLAS -- Southwest Airlines Co. added an upbeat note to a strong quarter for the airline industry by reporting a $112 million profit for spring and early... |
| Toyota recalls 412,000 vehicles, most are Avalon models TOKYO -- Toyota is recalling 412,000 passenger cars, mostly the Avalon model, in the U.S., and another 16,420 vehicles in Japan for steering problems, the automaker said... |
| Tennessee Sheriff Involved in Attempted Murder Cover Up and Theft of Church Property says Christian Citizens against Corruption MONROE COUNTY, Tenn., (christiansunite.com) -- Monroe County Sheriff Bill Bivins may be facing more than just his opponent for the office of Sheriff in the next few... |
| Immigration ruling won't deter Tennessee legislators Despite a federal judge's ruling that put most of Arizona's controversial immigration law on hold Wednesday, Tennessee lawmakers still plan to introduce a similar law when the legislature returns in... |
| Elvis celebration gig announced "As the Radio 2 audience knows, I am a huge Elvis fan and it's an honour to host such a celebration of the enduring appeal of his music," Evans... |
| Toddler Shot During Gun Battle NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A gun battle in the courtyard of an apartment complex on 12th Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Wedneseday sent three people to the hospital, including a 1-year-old baby, police... |
| Auto supplier NHK Spring to bring 224 jobs to Murfreesboro Up to 224 new jobs will be created in Murfreesboro by Japanese auto-parts supplier NHK Spring Ltd. when it opens a $54 million plant in mid-2011 to make seat components for vehicles that Nissan... |
| Jewel remembers producer Ben Keith "I was signed to Atlantic Records, completely ignorant about the music business," Jewel said. "I met with maybe 50 different producers, and a lot of them wanted to change what I did. Ben was the... |
| 'Project Runway' expands to 90 minutes Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia all return and actress Selma Blair will be the first celebrity judge on tonight's Project Runway debut. Reportedly, other guests will include... |
| After famously crashing White House state dinner, party couple 'moves on' "To be honest, I don't know where it's at," she told The Associated Press Monday of the criminal investigation by a federal grand jury, which still could lead to prison time for the party-going,... |
| Nashville will launch center to target family violence The Nashville Family Connections Center will coordinate the work of multiple government and nonprofit agencies to try to reduce the number of children and youth exposed to family... |
| Mother who had 3 babies die in her care gets 25 years for neglect of fourth kid A Nashville mother who has had three babies die in her care was sentenced to 25 years in prison Wednesday in the neglect case of a fourth child, who was barely a day old when she was... |
| Titans look within to replace assistant "It's been a big curveball, and it is definitely going to be a transition,'' said Craig Johnson, who joined the Titans in 2000 as an offensive assistant/quality control coach. "It's going to be a big... |
| SBA denies most loans for flood-damaged businesses The Small Business Administration has denied nearly two of every three disaster loan applications from Tennessee businesses damaged in the May floods, and some business owners say the government... |
| High school coach excels at program building Jeff Brothers built Pope John Paul II's football program from scratch. He has plenty of construction work to do in his new job at Nashville Christian, which has won seven games in the last three... |
| Gail Kerr: Dove Awards slip away when they're needed most And, he said, it's about the timing: "Of all years," losing a nationally telecast awards show when downtown venues, Opryland Hotel, and the Grand Ole Opry House will need the business... |
| Orthodontist Dr Warren Johnson in Murfreesboro TN Awards College Scholarships to Orthodontic Patients Who Completed Braces or Invisalign at Johnson Orthodontics Six lucky orthodontic patients at Johnson Orthodontics in Murfreesboro TN were presented with college scholarships determined by their outstanding grade point average, ACT scores, and participation... |
| Disabled Child Losing TennCare LEBANON, Tenn. — A Lebanon family faces an impossible situation: do they quit their jobs in order to qualify for the health care coverage their little boy needs? Aiden Tillotson is an... |
| Unmarked Police Car, SUV Collide In Goodlettsville, an unmarked police car collided head-on Wednesday with an SUV, sending both drivers to a hospital for medical treatment. Metro police spokesman Don Aaron said the preliminary... |
| Rabbi Says He Was Targeted In Firebomb Attack NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Court records show a former Tennessee State University student tried last year to firebomb the Nashville home of an orthodox rabbi. Federal agents said the threat was... |
| Proposed ‘cut scores’ for Tennessee students to get look See a list of all schools in Knox County The Tennessee State Board of Education is poised to redefine proficiency levels in ways that will shake up how students, parents and teachers view academic... |
| Candidates for Tennessee Legislature file financial reports Rep. Stacey Campfield is loaning money to his 7th District state Senate campaign, just like he did when he ran for the House, financial disclosure statements... |
| Tennessee Lieutenant Governor suggests that Islam is a 'cult' While answering a question regarding a proposed mosque in a Tennessee town, that state's Lieutenant Governor, Ron Ramsey, questioned if Islam is a... |
| Tallest building in East Tennessee gets new sign this weekend The tallest building in East Tennessee should finally have a new sign this weekend. Rough weather about six months ago damaged the previous signs on the top of the First Tennessee building in... |
| In-Laws Move In Fear Of Ex-Officer's Jail Release NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A former Metro police officer charged in his wife's death had a house full of weapons a judge ordered him to surrender. Deon Cartmell is expected to be released on bond... |
| MTA Bus Drivers: Supervisors Trapped Us During Floods NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Metro Transit Authority employees claim they were trapped in a city building during the floods because of they were threatened with retribution if they left work, a Channel... |
| Bellevue Mall Plans To Be Revealed Within Weeks NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The plans for Bellevue Mall are expected to be revealed as soon as a month from now, according to Metro Council members. Developers updated Metro Council members last... |
| Flooded Salvation Army Behind On Donations NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Ann Waller has a lot of nice furniture and other items she wanted to donate to the Salvation Army, but it took an unusually long time for delivery men to make the pickup. ... |
| Tenn. Gets $200M In Federal Flood Aid NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A week from Thursday is the deadline to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency help for anyone whose property was damaged during the May flooding. Those who want any... |
| Titans shuffle coaching staff Lane Kiffin .Johnson, who has been with the Titans since the 2000 season, was also promoted to assistant head coach/offense.Loggains previously served as the quality control... |
| Earnings: Community Health Systems profits up 18% Community Health Systems profits were up 18 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period a year ago. Earnings were $70.1 million on revenue of $3.17 billion. Earnings per diluted share... |
| Pandora CEO among Nashville digital music summit speakers Next Big Nashville music festival. By combining the four-day, multi-genre festival with the industry conference, organizers are modeling the event... |
| Global Tribe charity merges with One5 Foundation Global Tribe Partners . The new charity will be led by Global Tribe founder Anthony Walton as president and former One5 Foundation chairman David Miller as chairman. Music industry veteran Robert... |
| 500 Catfish Released Into Fishing Lake CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Five hundred fish found a new home Wednesday in Clarksville. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency released 500 channel catfish into the family fishing lake at... |
| 700 Walking Horses In Murfreesboro For Show MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Some of the most beautiful Tennessee Walking horses in the nation can be seen for free in Murfreesboro. The 32nd annual International Grand Championship Walking... |
| Web Site Provides Clarksville Crime Reports CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Residents in Clarksville now have a new way to keep track of crimes committed in their neighborhoods at . It's a website that provides timely information on... |
