http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/tn-news/ en-us Mon, 6 Jul 2009 02:07:12 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286236/posts When it was deciding where to build its new compact car, General Motors Corp. made a point of saying it would push politics aside and use strictly commercial criteria. So Tennessee's three top officials were astonished last month, in a meeting with GM, when they were told the first two criteria were "community impact" and "carbon footprint" -- or how the choice would affect unemployment rates and carbon-dioxide emissions. "Those didn't strike us as business criteria at all," said Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander, who was joined in the meeting by fellow Republican Sen. Bob Corker and the state's Democratic governor,... Wall Street Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2286236/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2009 02:07:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285970/posts NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Police worked Sunday to unravel the relationship between slain former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and his friend, a 20-year-old woman who was found shot to death alongside him in his downtown condominium. AP via Yahoo News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2285970/posts#comment Sun, 5 Jul 2009 16:18:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284947/posts I am posting this week-old message from GOA because I called Alexander's office yesterday. I called to review the interminable list of frightening bills being considered by the Senate, and added that I was VERY disappointed with Alexander's votes on the "porkulus" bill AND the confirmation of Harold Koh. The staffer immediately offered EXACTLY the PREVARICATION described below. Unfortunately, I fell for it then - UNTIL I recalled this message, and was able to find it. Now I will call back Monday to let them know that trust is hard won, and easily lost. ************************************** Eight Republicans Help Confirm a... GOA Email alert message http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284947/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:21:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284683/posts Note: The following text is a quote: Retired University Professor Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Arms Export Violations Involving Citizen of China John Reece Roth, 72, of Knoxville, Tenn., was sentenced to 48 months in prison for violating the Arms Export Control Act by conspiring to illegally export, and actually exporting, technical information relating to a U.S. Air Force (USAF) research and development contract. The sentencing took place in U.S. District Court in Knoxville before Judge Thomas Varlan, Jr. A former University of Tennessee professor, Roth will serve a term of two years supervised release after completing his... US DOJ.GOV/opa -Press Release http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284683/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 07:27:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284583/posts Charges of rape and kidnapping have been dropped against a married father of two who got more than he bargained for during a romantic rendezvous in the mountains with a stripper. David Jansen was arrested after a pizza deliveryman stopped by his remote rented cabin in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains and saw a woman tied up on the couch mouthing, "Call 911." But Jansen claimed all along that the woman was his lover and that she was into bondage, his lawyers providing stacks of evidence that the two had been in a relationship for sometime. After news of the arrest... ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2284583/posts#comment Fri, 3 Jul 2009 02:49:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283987/posts MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - If Murfreesboro decides to allow guns in parks it could cost the city the annual Spring Fling event and the $3.5 million it brings in from tourism. The executive director of TSSAA said there is no way they would allow the week-long high school sport state tournaments to be played at a park where guns are allowed. A state law allowing people with carry permits to bring guns in parks goes into effect September first. However, local governments can opt out. Murfreesboro's City Council decided last week to postpone voting on a measure to uphold its ban... Newschannel5.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283987/posts#comment Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:27:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283632/posts Arthur Sease IV, a former Memphis Police Department officer, was sentenced today to a prison term of life plus 255 years by Chief Judge Jon P. McCalla in Memphis, Tenn. A jury convicted Sease in February 2009 of 44 counts of civil rights, narcotics, robbery, and firearms offenses. "The peace and prosperity of our nation hinge on the integrity of our law enforcement officers," said Loretta King, Acting Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. "We will continue to vigorously prosecute police corruption both to protect the rights of individuals and to maintain faith in our legal system." "Effective law... Department of Justice http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283632/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:30:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283628/posts KNOXVILLE, TN—On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, John Reece Roth, 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for violating the Arms Export Control Act by conspiring to illegally export, and actually exporting, technical information relating to a U.S. Air Force (USAF) research and development contract. The sentencing, announced today by United States Attorney Russ Dedrick, took place in U.S. District Court in Knoxville, Tennessee, by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, Jr., United States District Court Judge. Upon his release from prison, Roth will serve a term of two years supervised release. These illegal exports by Dr. Roth... Department of Justice http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283628/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:27:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283410/posts Activist alleges abuse of power TBI questions man for posting ‘Battle of Athens’ message on Internet By SKYLER SWISHER/ sswisher@c-dh.net FLY — A Maury County political activist says the secretary of state used the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation as a tool to intimidate him because of his efforts to advocate election reform. But a spokesman for Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett says the secretary was only concerned about what he deemed to be a possible threat of violence. The dispute started when Bernie Ellis, a resident of the Fly community, referenced a civil uprising called the Battle of Athens,... The Daily Herald (Columbia, TN) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283410/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:45:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282823/posts In college football recruiting today, it's never too early. The entire process has been accelerated. In fact, it's now so fast that one rising star has decided where to play his college football even though he hasn't played a down of high school football. The player is Evan Berry of Fairburn, Ga. Berry is the younger brother of Tennessee super safety Eric Berry. Evan Berry has decided to follow in the footsteps of his brother and father after accepting a verbal scholarship offer to play for the Volunteers and coach Lane Kiffin. "Yes, I committed to Tennessee," Evan said. "It's... Rivals.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282823/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:45:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282327/posts Radio) - "We've already seen in this community a number of shootings in bars and restaurants and parking lots, I think this just makes it worse and I don't understand what the public purpose was for passing this law," John Elkington said. John Elkington represents the Beale Street Merchants Association and Performa Entertainment. He says guns and alcohol don't mix, which is why all handgun carriers will have to leave their weapons at home if they want to enjoy Beale Street. Come July 17th signs will be posted stating "No Guns Allowed." The new legislation restricts handgun carriers from drinking... UALR http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282327/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:25:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282275/posts Commercial Real Estate Takes a Beating Tuesday, June 30, 2009, Vol. 124, No. 126 ERIC SMITH | The Daily News SILVER LINING: The Wesley Highland Manor senior nursing facility at 3549 Norriswood Ave. near the University of Memphis sold for $7.3 million in May and was by far the top commercial deal for the month. -- PHOTO BY ERIC SMITH Commercial real estate suffered a sharp decline in May, with sales falling dramatically from the same month a year ago and the previous month. Shelby County saw just 35 commercial sales in May, marking a 49 percent dropoff from 69... Memphis Daily News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2282275/posts#comment Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:13:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281446/posts This week, Tennesse Governor Phil Bredesen signed House Joint Resolution 108 (HJR0108), authored by State Rep. Susan Lynn. The resolution “Urges Congress to recognize Tennessee’s sovereignty under the tenth amendment to the Constitution.” The House passed the resolution on 05/26 by a vote of 85-2 and the Senate passed it on 06/12 by a vote of 31-0. Six other states have had both houses of their legislature pass similar resolutions - Alaska, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma and Louisiana - but Tennessee is the first to have such a resolution signed by the Governor. A GROWING MOVEMENT Passage of... Tenth Amendment Center http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2281446/posts#comment Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:38:54 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280900/posts Fort Payne authorities say they have solved a murder committed 23 years ago and the killer was a man who has since died of cancer. On April 19, 1986 at 7:40pm, the police got a call that a man had been shot at his home on Scenic Drive. Paramedics rushed 25 year old Mark Allen Phillips to Dekalb Hospital in Fort Payne where he was pronounced dead. Police say facts came to light recently. Certain facts of the case were not released to the public in 1986 and those facts have helped to verify that the person that we have... WRCB http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280900/posts#comment Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:51:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280201/posts A home invasion turns deadly after one of the robbers is shot by the homeowner. It happened on Moss Landing Drive in Antioch around 1:00 a.m. Dennis Nicholson told detectives that he was confronted by 22 year old Elijah Minnard (pictured left) at the home. Nicholson says Minnard had a shotgun, and 17 year old Jeremie Thomas (pictured right), had a pistol. Police say the men forced Nicholson inside, and Minnard held Nicholson and 25 year old Lincoya Stephens at gunpoint upstairs while Thomas searched the downstairs area of the home. Police say Stephens grabbed the shotgun to try and... WZTV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2280201/posts#comment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:56:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279870/posts Murfreesboro Police Officer Matt Garrett didn’t remember pulling his service firearm on a suspect pointing a gun at him but remembered screaming “gun” during a call Feb. 22 at Campus Crossing South apartments. Police dispatchers mistakenly sent Garrett and Officer Brad Premo to a 911 hang up call at Campus Crossing South instead of Campus Crossing North. After knocking on the door of the wrong apartment, Garrett said a gun “came down” from the door. “I didn’t remember I had my gun pointed at him,” Garrett said while testifying during the preliminary hearing Monday in General Sessions Court. He glanced... freesboropost http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279870/posts#comment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:21:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279824/posts Nashville police say a 21-year-old home invasion robbery suspect was fatally wounded by 1 of his victims. Elijah Minnard's 17-year-old armed accomplice was apprehended after he fled the home, according to police. His charges include aggravated robbery and unlawful weapon possession. The two home invasion victims are Dennis Clay Nicholson, 22, and Lincoya Stephens, 25. Nicholson told police he was confronted by an armed Minnard and the 17-year-old as he arrived home early Wednesday. Minnard held Nicholson and Stephens, who was already at the residence, at gunpoint while the 17-year-old searched the home. The victims got the gun away from... AP http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279824/posts#comment Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:58:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279568/posts NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Police have arrested two men in connection with the shooting of a Metro police officer along Interstate 40 on Thursday afternoon. Police spokesman Don Aaron said Sgt. Mark Chesnut, 44, was hit multiple times during a traffic stop at about 1:30 p.m. Aaron said Chesnut was entering information into his in-car computer when police believe the suspect, who had been pulled over in a Dodge Magnum with Georgia tags, walked up and opened fire near exit 196 in Belleview. WSMV.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279568/posts#comment Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:45:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279540/posts The Justice Department today announced that Carlton Moore, formerly an officer with the Memphis Police Department, pleaded guilty on Thursday in federal court in Memphis, Tenn., to three counts of violating civil rights for stealing money from motorists while acting under color of law. Moore faces up to three years in prison. Moore admitted that on March 1 and March 14, 2008, and again on May 4, 2009, he surreptitiously stole cash from three Latino drivers he pulled over while on duty as a Memphis police officer. During these stops, Moore ordered the victims out of their vehicles, patted them... Department of Justice http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2279540/posts#comment Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:07:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278831/posts A Memphis hospital said Saturday Jobs had never been a patient. Then they changed the story. BURLINGAME, CALIF. -- Looks like Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs' reality distortion field is portable, because it now appears to have made a trip with Jobs to Memphis, Tenn. After the Wall Street Journal broke the news Friday that Jobs had received a liver transplant in Tennessee, Forbes contacted the spokeswoman for the Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute, Ruth Ann Hale. Forbes had been tracking a nearby property locals believed may have been purchased by Jobs for months. The nearby Methodist University Hospital Transplant... Forbes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278831/posts#comment Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:16:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278204/posts A Blountville homeowner held an intruder at gunpoint when he spotted him going into his travel camper Tuesday morning. The Reedy Creek Lane resident told Sullivan County Sheriff's deputies he first thought a relative had entered his camper, which was parked in his driveway. When he discovered the man was a stranger, he went to get his gun. He returned with his pistol to find the man inside his car, which was parked next to the camper, according to a sheriff's office spokesman. The homeowner held the man at gunpoint until deputies arrived to arrest him. Jeffrey B. Welch, 19,... Times News.net http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278204/posts#comment Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:14:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1733347/posts I have witnessed over the past 2 weeks the early voting of several areas here in tennessee and I have to believe that turnout will be almost as high as 2004. This, to me, bodes well for Corker at least and if I may, I would offer for your consideration that polls are going to be shown to be way off the mark this year. I have not met many depressed republicans nor have i met many energized democrats. My prediction is that the mainstream media has badly miscalculated this year's potential for democrats. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1733347/posts#comment Mon, 6 Nov 2006 18:33:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277251/posts Monday June 22, 2009 Undercover Videos Prompt Tennessee Lawmakers to End Preferential Treatment for Planned Parenthood LOS ANGELES, CA, June 22, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Tennessee legislators passed a law Thursday that threatens to strip Planned Parenthood of over $1 million in federal grant funding. Under the new statute, local community health clinics will be given priority for Title X family planning funds instead of Planned Parenthood.Live Action Films says that the move was inspired by undercover videos by the group from a Planned Parenthood clinic in Memphis released earlier this year. The videos show a counselor urging a 14-year-old girl... LifeSiteNews.com -- Your Life, Family and Culture Outpost http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2277251/posts#comment Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:54:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276695/posts KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- Knoxville police responded to a report of a stabbing shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday night. The call came from 2914 Browning Avenue in West Knoxville. Caroline Chesney, 50, has told officers that her daughters boyfriend, Sidney Salaam, 46, was drunk and tried to attack both Caroline, and her sister, Marie, 47. Police say Chesney stabbed Salaam in self defense. Salaam was taken to Fort Sanders emergency room, and treated for non-life threatening injuries. He's now charged with 2 counts of simple assault. wvlt http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276695/posts#comment Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:02:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276463/posts Democrats say Bredesen mostly got his way on budget. NASHVILLE -- Republicans may have only "semi-control" of the General Assembly, but they say they nonetheless made major strides this year in areas such as gun rights, social issues such as abortion and charter school expansion. "There were lots of things we accomplished this year that I'm very very proud of, things we'd been working on for years," Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville, the Senate speaker, said as lawmakers ended their annual session last week. "We were able to advance those whether it's pro-life issues, Second Amendment issues." He and other... Chattanooga Times Free Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2276463/posts#comment Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:44:41 GMT