October 2010

Bill Ketron said the decision by his Democratic rival’s campaign to impersonate him in mass emails didn’t particularly harm his re-election bid.

However, it’s likely sunk Debbie Matthews’ own chances, he predicted.

“I think it really put a hole in …

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The Knoxville mayor says he’d change the way the state makes purchases and would examine which assets Tennessee should sell, but offers few details.

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Press Release from the State of Tennessee, Oct 27, 2010:

Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission Launches New Online Production Directory; Free Resource Showcases Local Crew, Vendors

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Film, Entertainment & Music Commission proudly announces …

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State of Tennessee Press Release; Oct. 28, 2010:

NASHVILLE – Tennessee’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for September was 9.4 percent, down two-tenths of a percentage point from the August rate of 9.6 percent. The national unemployment rate for September

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State of Tennessee Press Release, Oct. 28, 2010;

Country Star To Perform In Nashville For First Time Since 1998; Concert Will Benefit Victims Of The Tennessee Floods

NASHVILLE, October 28, 2010 – For the first time since 1998, Garth …

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Tennessee politicians often boast that the state has one of the friendliest businesses climates in the country, but a recent report indicates the state sits squarely in the middle of the pack compared to other states.

In fact, Tennessee’s ranking …

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Democratic candidate for governor Mike McWherter says he’ll have one last TV ad for voters to consider, close on the heels of of Republican Bill Haslam’s apparent final campaign-season offering.

“We have one in the can that we may very …

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With just a week to go before election day, Republican Bill Haslam is backing away from comments he made recently about eliminating handgun carry permits.

“I’m in favor of leaving the law the way it is now. I’ve said that …

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State of Tennessee Press Release, Oct. 25, 2010:

Department Veterans Elevated to New Positions

NASHVILLE Commissioner Charles Trost has restructured the Tennessee Department of Revenue to ensure that tax enforcement policies are uniformly and consistently implemented. As part of …

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Press Release from the State of Tennessee, Oct 25, 2010:

Employment Trends, Industry Projections, Wages and Benefits Analyzed Through 2018

NASHVILLE– The Labor Market Information Section of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development today released its Annual …

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…according to the Tennessee secretary of state’s office.…

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The number of people riding the Nashville-to-Lebanon commuter line is on an uptick, according to regional transportation officials. But it still has a long way to go to meet the ridership goals planners originally promised.

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