Billy Graham, the American Christian evangelist who preached to millions around the world, has died at the age of 99. The evangelical leader prayed with and counseled the most powerful and well-known figures of the late twentieth century, including every U.S. president from Harry Truman to Barack Obama. Graham was…
Read MoreDay: February 21, 2018
Brian Wilson Named Permanent Host of Nashville’s Morning News on WTN
Veteran journalist and radio talk show host Brian Wilson was named the permanent host of Nashville’s Morning News, which airs weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m, on Tuesday. The announcement was made on-air at 8:45 a.m. by Supertalk 99.7 FM WTN program director and mid-day host Dan Mandis. “In…
Read MoreTennessee State Senate Unanimously Passes Bills to Rectify Unjust Taxes Levied on Disabled Veterans
The Tennessee State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 10 and Senate Bill 1675, both of which were sponsored by State Senator Mark Green (R-Clarksville). “I was honored to sponsor these two bills to help our veterans who have given sacrificially to serve our country. Senate Bill 10 and Senate Bill…
Read MoreNashville’s Blockbuster New Year’s Eve Sees Record Visitor Spending at $22.3 Million
New Year’s Eve in Nashville in 2017 set a record for direct visitor spending as a record percentage of international visitors, and visitors stayed longer, contributing to the growth in visitor spending.
Read MoreCarol Swain Commentary: Why Mayor Barry Should Resign
The following are the full remarks as prepared by Carol Swain for delivery at Tuesday evening’s Resign Now! Megan Barry Rally: We are here because leadership matters and so does good government. We believe our city and state and our children would be best served by the immediate resignation of…
Read MoreRelease Date Set for ‘Little Pink House’ Movie Based on the Supreme Court’s Notorious ‘Kelo’ Decision on Eminent Domain
Little Pink House, the film based on the notorious 2005 Supreme Court ruling commonly known as Kelo v New London (often shortened to simply “Kelo“) is set to hit theaters April 20 in limited release in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Atlanta. At present, there are no plans…
Read MoreRyman Hospitality Properties, Inc. to Hire 250 Employees for Ole Red Nashville
Blake Shelton-Inspired Restaurant and Entertainment Venue to Host Job Fair March 8 –16 in Nashville.
Read MoreDon’t Worry, Actress Jennifer Lawrence Is Going to ‘Fix’ Democracy
If you were worried about democracy in this country, you can now rest easy — Jennifer Lawrence is on the case. The “Hunger Games” star revealed while promoting her new film “Red Sparrow” that she is taking a year off from acting to focus on political activism — and she…
Read MoreLawyer Mocks Mueller’s ‘Magical Ability’ to Indict with Non-Collusion Allegations
Revelation of a new arrest in special counsel Robert Mueller’s wide-ranging probe into Russian election meddling adds to the growing body of evidence that the investigation has little to do with President Donald Trump, a lawyer said Tuesday. The latest target of the Mueller probe is Alex Van Der Zwaan,…
Read MoreWest Point Posthumously Admits Heroic Shooting Victim Peter Wang to Class of 2025
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — U.S. Military Academy West Point is posthumously admitting Florida school shooting victim Peter Wang, who dreamed of attending the prestigious academy. Wang could have been in the Class of 2025. The 15-year-old’s funeral is today.
Read MoreJC Bowman Commentary: Protecting the Teaching Profession
The OREA report on Educator Sexual Misconduct has made clear that Tennessee has a fractured, ambiguous reporting system that has allowed educators who have engaged in sexual misconduct to slip through the cracks.
Read MoreColumbine Survivor Introduces Bill to Expand Concealed-Carry in Schools
DENVER – Some students are calling for tougher gun-control laws after escaping last week’s horrific massacre in Parkland, Florida, but another school-shooting survivor is going in a different direction. Colorado House Minority Leader Patrick Neville, who attended Columbine High School at the time of the 1999 mass shooting, has again…
Read More‘Resign Now! Megan Barry’ Rally Held at Metro Nashville Courthouse and City Hall Steps
NASHVILLE, Tennessee –About 80 people attended the Resign Now! Megan Barry Rally rally held on the Metro Nashville Davidson County Courthouse and City Hall steps Tuesday prior to the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting. Attendees heard comments of varying lengths from four speakers – Carol Swain, Johann Porisch, Reverend Enoch Fuzz, and Lisa…
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