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Posted by on 2 Feb 2011 | Comments Off | 130 views
Business Tax File Deadline 2/28

The State of Tennessee is reminding all business owners that the deadline for filing tax returns is February 28th.  This deadline specifically applies to Class 1 and Class 5 …

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Posted by on 2 Feb 2011 | Comments Off | 179 views
THP to Cut Jobs

The Tennessee Highway Patrol Commissioner, Bill Gibbons, is reportedly proposing THP job cuts.  He is proposing cutting 29 troopers as well as 36 driver’s license workers.…

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Posted by on 2 Feb 2011 | Comments Off | 178 views
More Fire Taxes?

Our town already has a fire tax, but if county commissioners have their way, we could also face a county wide fire tax in the future.

Update, 03/01:  County …

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Posted by on 1 Feb 2011 | Comments Off | 117 views
TDOT Has New Snow/Ice Strategy

The State of Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced a shift in their Snow and Ice Strategy.  Snow and Ice removal will reportedly occur on a smaller scale if we …

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Posted by on 25 Jan 2011 | Comments Off | 173 views
No Turn on Red?

Remember the law requiring motorists to stop at a red light before turning red [yes, I know, most Nashville residents don't even heed this law]?  Well, if one lawmaker has

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Posted by on 17 Jan 2011 | Comments Off | 185 views
Flu Outbreak Widespread State-Wide

WKRN and the CDC are both reporting that our state is under a “widespread” flu outbreak.  Here is the CDC’s recommendations to prevent the flu.  And here is the …

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Goodbye Phil, Hello Bill

Today is Inauguration Day!  Here are today’s Inauguration Day activities.  And here are the latest news briefs on the progress of now Governor Haslam.  Thanks to former Governor Bredesen for …

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Posted by on 13 Jan 2011 | Comments Off | 171 views
New Building Comm/FEMA Head Announced

County Mayor McCullough announced that Chris Atkins is the new head of the county’s FEMA administration as well as the building commissioner.  Congratulations to Mr. Atkins!…

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Posted by on 5 Jan 2011 | Comments Off | 126 views
Radon Testing Encouraged This Month

The State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is encouraging all state residents to have their homes tested for Radon during this Winter Season.  Apparently, testing in the during …

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Posted by on 22 Dec 2010 | Comments Off | 207 views
Construction Halted StateWide for Christmas

The State of Tennessee announced that they are halting all construction from 8AM December 24th through 8AM January 3rd.…