Thursday, January 28, 2016

East Nashville apartment rent hikes leave many worried and other top stories.

  • East Nashville apartment rent hikes leave many worried

    East Nashville apartment rent hikes leave many worried
    Critics fear post-renovations increases at Howe Garden would put units out of reach for working-class peopleBuy PhotoAmanda Edgerton, Savannah Hollis and Marshall Friskics-Warren plan for a community meeting on changes at Howe Garden in East Nashville.(Photo: Getahn Ward/The Tennessean)Buy PhotoStory HighlightsMany investors snapping up older apartment complexes amid the city's real estate market boom are pursuing renovations and then hiking rents, forcing working-class people that can't afford ..
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  • NHL All-Star Weekend kicks off in downtown Nashville

    NHL All-Star Weekend kicks off in downtown Nashville
    (Photo: WKRN) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The eyes of the hockey world will be on Nashville this weekend as the best of the NHL take the ice for the 2016 NHL All Star Game. The festivities begin Thursday with an opening ceremony at 5:25 p.m. and NHL Fan Fair presented by Bridgestone at the Music City Center. The ceremony will include speakers such as NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Mayor Megan Barry and lead into the opening acts for the IntelliCentrics Outdoor Concert Series wit..
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  • Nashville to open special human trafficking court

    Nashville to open special human trafficking court
    Nashville to open special human trafficking court Posted: Thursday, January 28, 2016 8:21 AM EST Updated: Thursday, January 28, 2016 8:22 AM EST NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville is starting a special court for victims of human trafficking.The effort is the first of its kind in Tennessee and follows the model of drug and mental health courts in helping nonviolent offenders get help and avoid jail.According to a news release, the trafficking court will allow victims who are defendants..
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  • The Puzzle that is Nashville's History

    I imagine Nashville's history like a great jigsaw puzzle we've lost the box to and some of the pieces. We're always trying to put it together so that we can have a clear understanding of what happened and why, but we often don't know not only who else is working on what bits, but whether we should even be looking for bits to work on. We've been told there's at least one firm edge—nobody was here and then someone arrived and Nashville started. For a long time, if you had an understanding ..
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  • Ramsey: 'Everybody Knows' Durham Had Affair with State Legislator ...

    Ramsey: 'Everybody Knows' Durham Had Affair with State Legislator ...
    Today’s lesson for Tennessee legislators: When Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey decides it’s time for you to go, you probably should think about taking your leave. Ramsey just finished accusing Rep. Jeremy Durham of having an affair with another state lawmaker — an extramarital relationship that he said forced her to resign her seat. Yes, t..
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  • UBS leases another floor at downtown Nashville tower

    UBS leases another floor at downtown Nashville tower
    Swiss bank's Nashville business solutions center operations can now accommodate 1,728 employees, up from 1,528.The Swiss Bank is the namesake tenant for UBS Tower.(Photo: Nashville Downtown Partnership)Story HighlightsAt the January meeting of Metro's industrial development board, UBS provided a notice of its intent to commence its five-year incentives grant period.By this year's second quarter, Lyle expects overall headcount at the local business solutions center to hit 1,500. Last year, the co..
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  • FTC: DeVry University Misled Consumers

    FTC: DeVry University Misled Consumers
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. - If you're looking to get ahead in your career, you might have thought about going back to school and getting your degree. However, federal regulators have warned consumers about DeVry University and its potentially misleading claims to get students in the door.    The Federal Trade Commission has now sued DeVry University for allegedly misleading consumers. According to the FTC, DeVry stretched the truth when it advertised how well its students do after they graduate.The laws..
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  • West Nashville man injured in grease fire

    West Nashville man injured in grease fire
    Super Bowl advertisers are already out in force online, playing up celebrity cameos to drive buzz for their brands.
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  • It's official: Golf entertainment facility to open in 2017

    It's official: Golf entertainment facility to open in 2017
    Courtesy: Topgolf NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – After the Metro Council approved plans for a major sports facility last May, Topgolf Entertainment unveiled their plans Thursday to break ground in the next few weeks. Topgolf Nashville is expected to open the first quarter of 2017 at its 13-acre site at Cowan Street and the Jefferson Street Bridge in east Nashville, right on the Cumberland River. Topgolf offers competitive golfing games for all ages and skill levels, as well as “advanced..
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  • As home prices rise, Madison looks more attractive to buyers

    As home prices rise, Madison looks more attractive to buyers
    Buy PhotoHomes at The Enclave at Twin Hills near RiverGate Mall include options like granite countertops and stainless appliances.(Photo: Samuel M. Simpkins / The Tennessean)Buy PhotoAmy and Jason Phelan wanted a larger house with a big yard for their daughter Sloan to play in, and they wanted it reasonably close to downtown Nashville at an affordable price.They found what they were looking for in Madison, the suburb on Nashville’s northeast side that is becoming a hot spot for home buyers.“It w..
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