Outdoor Knoxville Event Calendar: Feb. 25-March 6
Outdoor Knoxville Event Calendar: Feb. 25-March 6THURSDAYCOMMUNITY PARTNERS PINT NIGHT - MARYVILLE/ALCOA/BLOUNT CO PARKS & REC SCHOLARSHIP FUND Little River Trading Company at 865-681-4141 5-9 pm at Little River Trading Company Pints for a Purpose brings together our community in a relaxed, informal atmosphere with music, food, and craft beer. The Parks and Rec Youth Enrichment Scholarship Fund is earmarked to help every child be able to participate in their programs. This is a great way to sup..>> view originalTennessee coaches support Butch Jones, campus culture
Like this topic? You may also like these photo galleries:AutoplayShow ThumbnailsShow CaptionsLast SlideNext SlideFeb 23, 2016; Knoxville, Tennessee head football coach Butch Jones speaks during the joint head coach press conference at Brenda Lawson Athletic Center.(Photo: Randy Sartin / USA TODAY Sports)KNOXVILLE — All 16 University of Tennessee head coaches appeared at a rare joint news conference Tuesday morning, insisting that the culture on campus is strong despite a recent federal lawsuit t..>> view originalShould nurses be allowed to fill gaps left by physician shortages?
With the current physician shortage in Tennessee, many believe advanced practice nurses should be able to offer common health care services such as managing diabetes, obesity, hypertension and prenatal care.(Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Nashville may have a reputation as a health care business capital, but patients in Tennessee face many barriers to accessing quality health care.The state faces significant physician shortages and consistently ranks poorly on health outcomes. Without enough pr..>> view original224 luxury apartments planned in West Nashville
$30 million project will be Birmingham, Ala.-based LIV Development's second in Nashville.A rendering of The Cleo, a 291-unit apartment community LIV Development has underway in East Nashville.(Photo: Submitted)Story HighlightsLIV Development has a contract to buy the West Nashville site overlooking the Cumberland River from Greg Perrone and Joey Smith.The 56 acres are in a hilly, wooded area one mile west of the Nashville West Shopping Center.In East Nashville, developer LIV is building The Cleo..>> view originalFlawed polls continue to influence political process
“Who are you going to vote for?”My wife kicked me under the table as soon as the words left my mouth. Politics, religion and college football allegiances are risky conversation topics at a dinner party.She was right to kick me. Asking such a polarizing question to either a friend or a stranger is poor etiquette.Interestingly enough, however, if you watch the news, it seems people are asked this question all the time.Polling, primarily by phone, has been a mainstay of American politics since the ..>> view originalNashville Fire Department celebrates 19 promotions Tuesday
Nashville Fire Department celebrates 19 promotions Tuesday WKRN web staff Published: February 23, 2016, 3:14 pm NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Nashville Fire Department celebrated 19 promotions Tuesday. “The decision to promote these nineteen was not easy considering the incredible talent we have within this department. But we are confident that we have chosen the best candidates to help this department grow and thrive,” said Chief Rick White. “These six assistant chiefs alone represent ..>> view originalNashville library right to stop Black Lives Matter meetings
Buy PhotoThe Civil Rights Room opened in 2003 at the Nashville Public Library downtown.(Photo: File / The Tennessean)Buy PhotoStory HighlightsThe city's legacy of civil rights training and advocacy is one of inclusion, not division.That legacy is enshrined in the main branch of the public library.MLK sought "to gain inspiration from the great movement that has taken place in this community."The Nashville Public Library did the right thing by telling a Black Lives Matter group that it could no lo..>> view originalChris Crofton, Advice King: The Great East Nashville Train-Horn ...
click to enlarge Comedian, musician, host of The Chris Crofton Show and former Nashvillian Chris Crofton asked the Scene for an advice column, so we gave him one. Crowning himself the “Advice King,” Crofton will share his hard-won wisdom with whosoever seeks it. Follow Crofton on Facebook and Twitter, and to submit a question for the Advice King, email bestofbread[at]gmail[dot]com or editor[at]nashvillescene[dot]com. Dear Advice King, I live in East Nashville, and lately all these peo..>> view originalUS home sales climbed in January despite weaker economy
by: JOSH BOAK, AP Economics Writer Updated: Feb 23, 2016 - 2:20 PM WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home sales are climbing. Prices are rising, too. So the outlook for the housing market is golden, right? Not entirely. A series of reports released Tuesday pointed to potential cracks in the foundations of America's residential real estate market. On the one hand, job growth and low mortgage rates have fueled demand and boosted sales to levels that were last glimpsed in the waning mon..>> view originalDonald Trump considered clear front-runner in Tennessee
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will visit Millington, Tenn., on Saturday.(Photo: Mark Zaleski / AP)Story HighlightsTrump is considered the front-runner in Tennessee's March 1 primary.The New York business mogul did well among evangelical voters in South Carolina.Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has a pastor campaign chairman for all 95 counties in Tennessee.Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida on Sunday drew a crowd of at least 3,500 in Franklin and says he can unite the GOP.Pundits and party insid..>> view original
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