Nashville, TN News RSS Feed - YourStreet http://www.yourstreet.com/news/nashville-tn The latest Nashville, TN news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us Cats, Liberty Bowl look like a match The Liberty Bowl has emerged as the probable destination for the Kentucky football team this bowl season. Bowl bids don't officially go out until Sunday, but the Wildcats are... http://www.yourstreet.com/4793267/cats-liberty-bowl-look-like-a-match Buses ready to back up train for Christmas parade-goers Extra rail cars and back-up buses will make sure everyone with a ticket on the Music City Star can get to and from downtown Nashville for the Christmas festivities tonight. http://www.yourstreet.com/4792881/buses-ready-to-back-up-train-for-christmas-parade-goers Study shows crappie resurgent in Percy Priest The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has been surveying crappie populations on lakes across the state for decades, including the three reservoirs closest to Nashville and... http://www.yourstreet.com/4792955/study-shows-crappie-resurgent-in-percy-priest POLICE NEWS: Burglary causes $150 in damage Burgalry — A residence was broken into between 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday in the 2700 block of Nashville Road. The door was broken, causing $150 in damage, according to a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4792043/police-news-burglary-causes-150-in-damage Don W. Bunch Don Wayne Bunch, 51, of Bowling Green died Dec. 1, 2008, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. The Warren County native was an employee of Mark Basehart Concrete... http://www.yourstreet.com/4792069/don-w-bunch Tennessee among unhealthiest states NASHVILLE - Tennessee is ranked among the five unhealthiest states for the fifth consecutive year in an annual report. http://www.yourstreet.com/4791967/tennessee-among-unhealthiest-states Game preview: Predators vs. Avalanche TONIGHT'S STORYLINES Nashville and Colorado hook up for the second of four 2008-09 meetings tonight at the Sommet Center. The Predators will play the Avs three times in the next... http://www.yourstreet.com/4792254/game-preview-predators-vs-avalanche Alleviate holiday stress at area cafes The first snow and bustling holiday spirit sends me prancing into the many coffee shops situated throughout Bowling Green. These coffee shops also serve up breakfast, lunch and... http://www.yourstreet.com/4791855/alleviate-holiday-stress-at-area-cafes Annual Festival of Trains returns to depot this weekend After five years of searching for a diesel locomotive that represented a model on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad, Friends of the L&N Depot found it - in Arkansas. “People... http://www.yourstreet.com/4791853/annual-festival-of-trains-returns-to-depot-this-weekend Brad Paisley plays Sommet in March Country superstar Brad Paisley will bring his "Paisley Party Tour" to Nashville's Sommet Center on Saturday, March 14. He'll be joined by Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4793461/brad-paisley-plays-sommet-in-march Tennessee among unhealthiest states NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is ranked among the five unhealthiest states for the fifth consecutive year in an annual report. http://www.yourstreet.com/4792255/tennessee-among-unhealthiest-states Avs take trip to Nashville without Sakic The Colorado Avalanche will continue a three-game road trip tonight without their captain, as they travel to Nashville to take on the Predators at the Sommet Center. http://www.yourstreet.com/4791161/avs-take-trip-to-nashville-without-sakic Tennessee among unhealthiest states Associated Press - December 4, 2008 9:55 AM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee is ranked among the five unhealthiest states for the fifth consecutive year in an annual report. http://www.yourstreet.com/4791012/tennessee-among-unhealthiest-states Final Solution Sought In Homeless Camp The future of the homeless at Nashville's tent city could be decided on Thursday. http://www.yourstreet.com/4790927/final-solution-sought-in-homeless-camp Manning learned of hiring with 'everybody else' NASHVILLE - Peyton Manning says he still bleeds orange, and Albert Haynesworth hopes new coach Lane Kiffin works out at Tennessee. That doesn't mean the former Volunteers are... http://www.yourstreet.com/4789531/manning-learned-of-hiring-with-everybody-else Schools chief finalists underwhelm observers Job's insecurity may have weakened field for Nashville director or turned others away. http://www.yourstreet.com/4787774/schools-chief-finalists-underwhelm-observers Nashville acts get their due in Grammy nominations Nashville's Alison Krauss shares five Grammy nominations with rock legend Robert Plant, and Music City rock, country, gospel, bluegrass, folk and polka — yes, polka — performers... http://www.yourstreet.com/4788366/nashville-acts-get-their-due-in-grammy-nominations English-only election allowed to proceed Metro Nashville's English-only special election is on, for now. http://www.yourstreet.com/4787772/english-only-election-allowed-to-proceed Volunteer alums wary of Kiffin NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Peyton Manning says he still bleeds orange, and Albert Haynesworth hopes new coach Lane Kiffin works out at Tennessee. That doesn't mean the former Volunteers... http://www.yourstreet.com/4787143/volunteer-alums-wary-of-kiffin Lower Broad at St. Augustine's Chapel Nashville songwriter Marcus Hummon has played a critical role in the decade-long history of Actors Bridge Ensemble, having contributed ambitious musicals to many of the company... http://www.yourstreet.com/4789041/lower-broad-at-st-augustine-s-chapel Stuff at Writer's Stage Nashville playwright Jim Reyland first workshopped this critically well-received work at The Belcourt almost ten years ago. This anniversary remounting reunites original actors... http://www.yourstreet.com/4789042/stuff-at-writer-s-stage Connect With a Cause Holiday Sale at ASK Apparel Want to take up arms against worldwide economic depression? Start the battle at home and get your holiday gifting done in the same retaliatory strike. ASK Apparel, the all... http://www.yourstreet.com/4789040/connect-with-a-cause-holiday-sale-at-ask-apparel Inside Out at Rymer Gallery The artists displayed at Nashville's new-ish Rymer Gallery tend to produce bright, pop-art-inspired works that are capable of catching the eye even through the space's large... http://www.yourstreet.com/4789039/inside-out-at-rymer-gallery Perfect Ten Ten Out of Tenn—those self-appointed ambassadors of Nashville indie-pop—are heading out on the road again. If repeatedly selling out of merch is any indication, their first tour... http://www.yourstreet.com/4789043/perfect-ten Mayor-led School Districts Make The Grade Chair of the Education Department at Brown University Kenneth Wong, in Nashville yesterday, made a compelling case for our capital city to move toward a mayor-led school system... http://www.yourstreet.com/4786839/mayor-led-school-districts-make-the-grade Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing Estranged Girlfriend Did the system set up to protect a Nashville woman fail her? Police said the estranged boyfriend of Shellie Hernandez killed her Tuesday. Some wonder why Michael Williams was... http://www.yourstreet.com/4786301/convicted-felon-accused-of-killing-estranged-girlfriend Club Closes In Wake Of Possible 'Booze Ban' A possible "booze ban" for after-hours clubs in Nashville may have claimed its first victim. La Copa Fiesta was an after-hours club on Nolensville Pike in South Nashville. This... http://www.yourstreet.com/4786302/club-closes-in-wake-of-possible-booze-ban State sales tax growth worst in 50 years NASHVILLE — Tennessee set its worst sales tax growth rate in almost 50 years, according to preliminary monthly revenue figures released Wednesday. http://www.yourstreet.com/4786334/state-sales-tax-growth-worst-in-50-years 'Cultural islands' provide home away from home In an apartment off Nashville Road, three Saudi Arabian students passed the red hose of an ornate silver hookah. They reminisced about their first days in America and joked... http://www.yourstreet.com/4787544/cultural-islands-provide-home-away-from-home New cutbacks at UT on table NASHVILLE — Cutting sports, expanding online courses and overhauling the tuition system were among budget-cutting proposals discussed Wednesday by a University of Tennessee... http://www.yourstreet.com/4786339/new-cutbacks-at-ut-on-table Return trip to Nashville gets longer for Ortmeyer Jed Ortmeyer will have to earn his way back to Nashville. http://www.yourstreet.com/4787780/return-trip-to-nashville-gets-longer-for-ortmeyer Judge orders lawyer to show her the money While it's still not clear where the money went that was entrusted to Nashville attorney Sean Hornbeck, one thing's for sure — it's not in his Swiss bank account. http://www.yourstreet.com/4787776/judge-orders-lawyer-to-show-her-the-money Sales tax growth rate grim in Tenn. NASHVILLE — Tennessee set its worst sales tax growth rate in almost 50 years, according to preliminary monthly revenue figures released Wednesday. http://www.yourstreet.com/4789422/sales-tax-growth-rate-grim-in-tenn Preds hope Legwand's best yet to come NASHVILLE — He was the first draft pick in franchise history, scored Nashville's first home playoff goal and has totaled more points than anyone who's worn a Predators jersey. http://www.yourstreet.com/4788624/preds-hope-legwand-s-best-yet-to-come General Hospital audited by Metro Nashville's financially troubled safety-net hospital is being audited by Metro to see if it has addressed the issues identified in a 2005 audit, officials said. http://www.yourstreet.com/4787779/general-hospital-audited-by-metro Briefs: Dec. 3, 2008 Drivers are getting a much-needed break from prices at the pump. Gas in Nashville is averaging around $1.67 a gallon or 13 cents below the national average. http://www.yourstreet.com/4785591/briefs-dec-3-2008 Metro Is Closer To Holding Election For English Only A Davidson County Chancery Court judge dismissed a lawsuit attempting to block a special election for an English-only charter amendment. The initiative would ban the use of... http://www.yourstreet.com/4785589/metro-is-closer-to-holding-election-for-english-only Gaylord to carry out growth plan but will watch market Gaylord Entertainment Co. continues to plan for a $400 million expansion of its Opryland property in Nashville and has no plans for any significant layoffs in the face of... http://www.yourstreet.com/4788322/gaylord-to-carry-out-growth-plan-but-will-watch-market Alison Krauss, Robert Plant turn in strong showing in 51st Grammy... Nashville's Alison Krauss shares five Grammy nominations with rock legend Robert Plant for their Raising Sand collaboration, and Music City rock, country, gospel, bluegrass,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4785987/alison-krauss-robert-plant-turn-in-strong-showing-in-51st-grammy State gets $1.5 million for suicide prevention Associated Press - December 3, 2008 7:35 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state has received a $1.5 million federal grant to help prevent suicide. http://www.yourstreet.com/4785102/state-gets-1-5-million-for-suicide-prevention Admissions suspension lifted for 2 nursing homes Associated Press - December 3, 2008 6:15 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The suspension of admissions has been lifted for nursing homes Dove Health & Rehab of Collierville and... http://www.yourstreet.com/4784640/admissions-suspension-lifted-for-2-nursing-homes Tennessean, Jackson Sun to cut staff Associated Press - December 3, 2008 6:05 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Tennessean, the state's largest newspaper, plans to cut 67 employees and eliminate 24 vacant... http://www.yourstreet.com/4784642/tennessean-jackson-sun-to-cut-staff UT president outlines budget cuts Associated Press - December 3, 2008 5:05 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A University of Tennessee Board of Trustees committee is reviewing cost-cutting measures in the wake of... http://www.yourstreet.com/4784267/ut-president-outlines-budget-cuts Tenn. sales tax growth rate worst since 1961 Associated Press - December 3, 2008 5:35 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Preliminary monthly revenue figures show Tennessee set its worst sales tax growth rate in almost 50 years. http://www.yourstreet.com/4784256/tenn-sales-tax-growth-rate-worst-since-1961 Wamp plans to run for governor if Frist doesn’t Despite media reports this week that he may be wavering, Chattanooga congressman Zach Wamp told Nashville Republicans today that he’s running for governor of Tennessee if former... http://www.yourstreet.com/4784259/wamp-plans-to-run-for-governor-if-frist-doesn-t Wamp wants Frist to decide on run by next month Associated Press - December 3, 2008 3:45 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Rep. Zach Wamp says he wants to launch his gubernatorial campaign as early as next month if... http://www.yourstreet.com/4783855/wamp-wants-frist-to-decide-on-run-by-next-month Roy Orbison and His Nashville Recordings, 20 Years After His Death Fred Foster thought a young Roy Orbison—pale, scrawny and exceedingly reticent—was the antithesis of a rock star when the two met in early 1959. Orbison wasn't overly excited... http://www.yourstreet.com/4783672/roy-orbison-and-his-nashville-recordings-20-years-after-his-death Report: 'Boro area in recession since September The economic downturn tightened its grip on the Nashville area economy in the third quarter; economic indicators suggest the area had slipped into recession by September,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4784349/report-boro-area-in-recession-since-september From Sarcastic to Sentimental, Santaland Diaries and Spin-Offs of ... Two of Nashville's busiest theaters get into the holiday spirit in divergent ways—bitingly sardonic vs. sincerely sentimental. Tennessee Rep's The Santaland Diaries marks the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4783670/from-sarcastic-to-sentimental-santaland-diaries-and-spin-offs-of ERA Pacesetter closes real estate business One of Greater Nashville’s largest residential real estate firms — ERA Pacesetter Partners — is closing up shop, the latest casualty of tough economic times. http://www.yourstreet.com/4783946/era-pacesetter-closes-real-estate-business