Here is reaction from the only two Democratic members of Tennessee’s congressional delegation to President Trump’s firing of FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday. They made their comments in official press statements and on social media. Rep. Jim Cooper, Democrat: The FBI is investigating Trump associates right now. This…
Read MoreDay: May 10, 2017
Ryman Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary
With it’s beautiful architecture and superb acoustics, the Ryman is considered one the finest performance venues in all the world.
Read MoreDemocrats Wanted Comey Fired — Until Tuesday
Few Democrats suffered such severe political whiplash over the firing of FBI Director James Comey as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). Over the course of just a few months, Schumer has shifted wildly on the FBI director. The Democratic leader heaped praise on Comey for decisions that benefitted Democrats…
Read MoreFood and Wine Magazine Declares Memphis Has Best Burger In U.S.
Here in Nashville, we might think we have a good selection of places to get a good burger, from Fat Mo’s to the new and trendy burger joints like Farm Burger and FLIP burger boutique on Charlotte Avenue. But according to Food & Wine magazine, we’ll have to drive to…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE Interview with U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais About American Health Care Act
“We need transparency in health care where people know exactly what something’s going to cost and whether they’re willing to pay for that or not,” U.S. Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN) told The Tennessee Star in an exclusive interview on Monday about the American Health Care Act, recently passed by…
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OOOPS…Corker caught on tape Last Saturday during Bob Corker’s talk to the TN GOP State Executive Committee members, an observer just happened to switch on their phone when Corker was asked to comment about the state’s lawsuit against the feds over the refugee resettlement issue. Â If you’ve ever taken the…
Read MoreBlue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee to Re-Enter Knoxville Marketplace
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee said Tuesday it would re-enter the marketplace in a region of the state with no other option for individual health insurance, but that policies might cost more because of political uncertainty. Calling the move “an extension of our mission,” while noting the company appeared…
Read MoreSchool Bus Seat Belt Legislation Withdrawn
A bill that would require seat belts on Tennessee school buses has been pulled from this year’s legislative calendar. The measure was seen as an effort to do something in the wake of a school bus crash in Chattanooga in November in which six children were killed and dozens injured.…
Read MoreCommentary: Appreciation for Our Teachers
Most of us have at least one teacher that we cannot forget, a teacher who inspired us to be a better student and person. So this week, Teacher Appreciation Week, let us know about the teacher who made a lasting contribution to your life.
Read MoreNashville City Officials Stand By Decision To Turn Away Christian Activist At Muslim Event Where Mayor Barry Spoke
A Nashville area man says he was turned away at a public event at a mosque on Saturday because he is a Christian, but city officials say they had a right to deny him entry because it was private property and he was there to protest. Jay Chamness tried…
Read MoreFaith: Verse of the Day for Wednesday, May 10
VERSE OF THE DAY Be blessed and be a blessing May 10, Wednesday Psalm 25:4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon…
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