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CNBC study ranks Tennessee 16th in best business states
Although Tennessee’s business climate has done well in some studies, a new CNBC study ranks it 16th in a list of best states for business. The Volunteer State ranked in the top…
Kmart closing last Chattanooga store
Kmart is closing its oldest remaining store in the City of Chattanooga at the end of September. Sears Holding Co., said last year it will close up to 120 of…
Erlanger Shortfall Nearly $12.5 Million; Layoffs Continue
Erlanger Health System is more than $2 million deeper in the hole than it was a month ago, according to members of its board of trustees. Operating expenses for January…
Rape Arrest made in North Alabama
A North Alabama man has been arrested and charged with a rape that allegedly happened 25 years ago. DeKalb County, Ala. Sheriff Jimmy Harris said Keary Edward Chandler, 50, from…
AMBER Alert Issued for East Tennessee
VAN BUREN CO., Tenn. – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an AMBER Alert for East Tennessee on behalf of the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Department. 3-year old Summer…
State refinances $456 million in bonds
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The state has refinanced $456 million in general obligation bonds to save taxpayers $34 million in interest costs over some 20 years. The state comptroller’s office said…
Republicans delay ‘Don’t Say Gay’ measure in House
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Supporters of a measure to ban the teaching of gay issues to elementary and middle school students have put off consideration of the bill after being told…
TDOT watching crack in Hwy. 127 on Signal Mountain
Officials with TDOT say that a cracked section of pavement on U.S. Highway 127 on Signal Mountain will be patched and monitored over the next few months. The crack is located…
Anti-Lottery bill could cost TN Millions in revenue
NASHVILLE, Tenn – A pair of bills working their way through the legislature could cost the state nearly $23 million dollars in lottery sales, if passed. The bills, HB 3063 and…
Forum on saving energy this week in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A forum Tuesday and Wednesday in Nashville will discuss ways to save energy. Involved will be officials from the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Alliance to Save Energy,…
