NASHVILLE (AP) – The Republican sponsors of a measure setting ultrasound requirements in advance of abortions have decided not to push the bill forward in the Tennessee General Assembly this year.

2. Cosmetic Procedures Bill Opponents Protest Changes - Thursday, April 12, 2012

Opponents of a bill to change legal requirements for cosmetic procedures have staged a protest at the legislative office complex in Nashville.

The group waved signs at the entrance to Legislative Plaza on Wednesday morning to urge lawmakers to abandon the measure sponsored by Rep. Mike Sparks of Smyrna and fellow Republican Sen. Jim Tracy of Shelbyville.

3. State Senate to Vote on Closing Teacher Evaluation Data - Wednesday, March 21, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – A bill to close public access to teacher evaluation data is headed for a full Senate vote.

The Senate State and Local Government Committee voted 7-0 on Tuesday to advance the bill sponsored by Republican Sen. Jim Tracy of Shelbyville.

4. State Sen. Jim Tracy Decides Against US House Bid - Tuesday, January 10, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – State Sen. Jim Tracy says he's decided against a congressional bid in a redrawn 4th House District.

5. Munchak: Assuming for Now That Hasselbeck Starts - Friday, December 16, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Titans coach Mike Munchak says he is assuming Matt Hasselbeck is playing Sunday at Indianapolis until he sees otherwise. That's even though his veteran quarterback only watched practice Wednesday.

6. Berke Earning Respect on Both Sides of Aisle - Tuesday, December 13, 2011

State Sen. Andy Berke said he had no expectations of what public office would be like when he was elected in 2007.

In fact, he said somewhat sheepishly, he “literally had not been to the legislature since my fourth-grade field trip. … By the way, that’s a mistake. I now realize I should have been paying more attention all along.”

7. Local Companies Working to Navigate Economic Straits - Monday, June 13, 2011

The financial services business seems like a tough one to be in these days.

Investors have for the last few weeks treated bank stocks like the piñata of Wall Street. Bankers, attorneys and investment professionals have boiled a massive government overhaul of the country’s financial regulations down to clipped phrases like “finreg” and “Dodd-Frank” that they speak of often with a grumble or a shaking of the head.

8. Playhouse’s Staging of ‘August’ Sizzles - Monday, March 28, 2011

Mattie Fay Aiken, the character played by Ann Marie Hall in Playhouse on the Square’s production of the much-celebrated “August: Osage County” by Tracy Letts, at one point in the play says, “You have to be smart to be complicated.”

9. State Senate Panel Continues Probe of TBR Hiring Process - Friday, October 01, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) – Some members of the Tennessee Board of Regents acknowledged Wednesday that the process used to select the latest chancellor probably could have been carried out better to deflect criticism.

10. Senate Panel Continues Probe of TBR Hiring Process - Thursday, September 30, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Some members of the Tennessee Board of Regents acknowledged Wednesday that the process used to select the latest chancellor probably could have been carried out better to deflect criticism.

11. Senate to Hold Inquiry Into Tenn. Regents Hire - Monday, August 16, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) – State lawmakers say they will hold hearings on the selection of a top aide of outgoing Gov. Phil Bredesen as the new chancellor for the Tennessee Board of Regents.

The Tennessean reported Friday that following complaints from Republican lawmakers, the Senate Education Committee will call on TBR officials to explain the circumstances around the hiring of Deputy Gov. John Morgan last week.

12. Candidates Pour Own Money Into Congressional Races - Wednesday, July 21, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) – Primary contests for each of Tennessee's three open congressional seats feature at least one candidate spending a hefty amount of their own money in efforts to secure the Republican nomination.

13. Governor: Pleased with Budget Compromise - Monday, June 07, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) - Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen said he's largely pleased with the latest form of the budget plan that passed the Senate Thursday night.

Members approved the plan 30-3. The House is expected to take it up on Friday.

14. State Senate Approves Hospital Fee To Avoid TennCare Cut - Monday, May 03, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Tennessee Senate on Thursday approved a bill to allow state hospitals to pay a fee to avoid $659 million in TennCare cuts.

The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Doug Overbey of Maryville passed on a 25-5 vote. Four of the votes against the bill came from Republicans, including one who is running for governor and two running for Congress.

15. Senate Approves Hospital Fee to Avoid TennCare Cut - Friday, April 30, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Senate on Thursday approved a bill to allow state hospitals to pay a fee to avoid $659 million in TennCare cuts.

The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Doug Overbey of Maryville passed on a 25-5 vote on Thursday. Four of the votes against the bill came from Republicans, including one who is running for governor and two running for Congress.

16. Heavy Fundraising in Open US House Seats in Tenn. - Monday, April 19, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Candidates for three open congressional seats in Tennessee have reported heavy fundraising activity through the first quarter.

The retirements of Republican Zach Wamp of Chattanooga and Democratic Reps. Bart Gordon of Murfreesboro and John Tanner of Union City have led to spirited campaigns to succeed them in the U.S. House.

17. Second Democrat Files to Run for Gordon Seat - Friday, April 02, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Iraq war veteran Brett Carter is the second Democrat to file a petition to run for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Bart Gordon.

18. Tenn. Rep. Donna Rowland Not Seeking Re-Election - Friday, April 02, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The list of Tennessee House members not seeking re-election grew longer on Thursday with Republican Rep. Donna Rowland's announcement she plans to retire after a decade of service.

19. Marine Captain Files as Democrat for Gordon Seat - Wednesday, March 31, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Marine Capt. Ben Leming of Murfreesboro has filed a petition to run as a Democrat for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Bart Gordon.

Adviser Jeff Clark told The Associated Press on Monday that Leming, 34, got permission from the secretary of the Navy to file his candidacy, but can't actively campaign until his active duty ends May 1.

20. Bill to Change Retirement Timetable for Tenn. Troopers - Thursday, February 18, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would allow Tennessee Highway Patrol officers who retire after 20 years of service to keep their service weapons.

21. Cohen Readies for Primary With $1M on Hand - Tuesday, February 02, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) – U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, has more than $1 million on hand as he gears up for a primary challenge by former Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton.

22. Democrat Erdel Joins Race for Gordon Seat in House - Tuesday, January 12, 2010

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Retired Federal Aviation Administration inspector George Erdel of Murfreesboro is mounting what he calls an "outsider" campaign for the nomination to succeed Democratic Rep. Bart Gordon in Congress.

23. Tenn. Rep. Fincher Won't Make Dem Bid for Congress - Thursday, January 07, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Democrats remain without a high profile candidate to replace Bart Gordon in Congress following state Rep. Henry Fincher's announcement Wednesday that he won't run for the seat.

24. Black Joins Race to Succeed Gordon in Congress - Monday, December 21, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican state Sen. Diane Black of Gallatin announced Thursday she is joining the race to succeed Democratic U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon.

25. Tenn. Rep. Gordon Won't Seek Re-Election Next Year - Tuesday, December 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Bart Gordon, a 13-term congressman from Tennessee, announced Monday he will not seek re-election next year, the latest Democrat in a string of retirements.

Gordon, 60, won re-election easily last year, garnering 74 percent of the vote, but was still on a list of Democrats targeted by Republicans in midterm elections.

26. Bill Supporting Gore Statue Fails in Tenn. - Wednesday, June 17, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Senate Republicans on Tuesday rejected a resolution urging the erection of statues to honor the state's two Nobel Peace Prize winners, Al Gore and Cordell Hull, on Tennessee Capitol grounds.

27. Bill Would Remove Department's Transfer Authority - Friday, May 01, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A proposal that would remove the state Department of Finance and Administration's authority to transfer certain funds is headed to the governor for his consideration.

28. Bill Proposes Automatic Tenn. Gas Tax Increase - Thursday, April 30, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Legislation that would set up a new system to adjust Tennessee gasoline taxes annually based on the consumer price index is advancing in the House.

The measure sponsored by Democratic House Transportation Chairman Bill Harmon of Dunlap was approved Tuesday on a voice vote in the House Rural Roads Subcommittee.

29. Bill to Ban Texting While Driving Passes Senate - Friday, April 24, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Senate has passed a proposal that would ban reading or sending cellular phone text messages while driving.

The measure sponsored by Sen. Jim Tracy, a Shelbyville Republican, was approved 23-6 on Thursday.

30. Bill Seeks to Make State Vending Machines Green - Friday, April 10, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A proposal that would require vending machines on state property to be equipped with energy efficient lights has passed the Senate.

The measure sponsored by Sen. Jim Tracy, a Shelbyville Republican, was unanimously approved on Thursday. The companion bill is scheduled for the House subcommittee next week.

31. Texting While Driving Prohibited Under Proposal - Wednesday, March 11, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Reading or sending cell phone text messages while driving would be prohibited under a proposal advancing in the Legislature.

The measure sponsored by Sen. Jim Tracy, a Shelbyville Republican, passed the Senate Transportation Committee 6-1 on Tuesday. The companion bill has been assigned to a House subcommittee.

32. Budget Woes Scramble Lottery Funding Plans - Wednesday, May 07, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - Legislators facing lower-than-expected lottery revenue must now decide how to fund initiatives such as providing more scholarships for students and making structural improvements to state school buildings.

33. Effort to Strip Convicted Lawmakers of Health Benefits Dies - Wednesday, April 30, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - A proposal to deny convicted lawmakers of health insurance benefits has likely been killed for the year by a Democratic-controlled House committee.

The House Calendar Committee on Tuesday sent the measure sponsored by Rep. Charles Curtiss, a Sparta Democrat, back to the Judiciary Committee - a panel that has closed for the year.

34. Lawmakers Seek More Study on Nursing Home Damage Limits - Friday, April 18, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - A proposal to put caps on damages from malpractice lawsuits against nursing homes is headed to a study committee, meaning it likely won't pass this session.

The measure sponsored by Sen. Jim Tracy, a Shelbyville Republican, was sent to a joint study committee by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

35. Bill Would Allow Random Drug Testing of Students in Activities - Tuesday, April 15, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - High school students who participate in voluntary extracurricular activities could be randomly drug tested under legislation advancing in the Senate.

The measure sponsored by Sen. Jim Tracy, a Shelbyville Republican, unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee on Monday.

36. Shoemaker Financial's Allen Earns Circle of Excellence - Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Frank Allen, a certified financial planner and financial adviser with Shoemaker Financial, has achieved the Circle of Excellence award from Securian Financial Services for his performance in 2007.

37. Wilder Lends $500K to his Re-Election Campaign - Tuesday, February 05, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - If state Sen. John Wilder doesn't win re-election this year, it won't be for lack of money.

Wilder's most recent campaign finance report shows the 86-year-old Mason Democrat lent his own campaign $500,000 earlier this month. Wilder has served in the state Senate continuously since 1967.

38. Bill Would Set CeilingIn Nursing Home Lawsuits - Monday, February 04, 2008
     Tennessee Sen. Jim Tracy, R-Shelbyville, and state Rep. Randy Rinks, D-Savannah, introduced Thursday a bill that would establish a ceiling for liability lawsuits against Tennessee nursing homes.
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39. Abortion Resolution Passes Senate Again, Temporary ID Bill for Immigrants Passes Committee - Friday, February 01, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - A resolution that would change the state's constitution to allow more limits on abortion has again passed the Senate but still may face challenges in the lower chamber.

Also, a bill that would allow more legal immigrants to obtain temporary state identification and driver licenses was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday and will be considered next week by the full Senate and a House committee.

40. Committee OKs Changes to Law on Licenses for Legal Immigrants - Thursday, January 31, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - A bill that would allow more legal immigrants to obtain temporary state identification and driver licenses was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday and will be considered next week by the full Senate and a House committee.

41. Thompson is Only Latest Tennessean to Exit Presidential Race - Wednesday, January 23, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - Fred Thompson became the latest Tennessee Republican who couldn't translate statewide support into national success when he withdrew from the presidential race on Tuesday.

Supporters blamed the former Tennessee senator's late start and a crowded field for failed bid. Others said Republican primary voters misinterpreted his laid-back demeanor for lack of conviction.

42. Bredesen Approves FundingFor Tenn. Adult Education - Thursday, August 16, 2007
     Tennessee will be spending $2.5 million in new funding on the state's adult education program, Gov. Phil Bredesen has announced.
     The money will be used to increase teacher pay, allow add

43. Bredesen Would Issue Bonds for Emergency Bridge Repairs Needed - Wednesday, August 15, 2007

NASHVILLE (AP) - Gov. Phil Bredesen said Monday that he would consider issuing bonds to pay for any urgent bridge repairs, but he noted that no significant problems have been identified on Tennessee bridges so far.

44. Med Nurse Earns State Leadership Award - Wednesday, November 02, 2005

The Tennessee Nurses Association recognized Dr. Diane Todd Pace with the Alma E. Gault Leadership Award. Pace is a nurse practitioner/nurse scientist with the Regional Medical Center at Memphis/Health Loop Clinics. She earned a doctorate from the University of Tennessee.

45. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Joseph Lee Makes Appointments to Management Team

AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes

AutoZone Inc. hired Jim Shea to the position of executive vice president, merchandising and marketing. Shea most recently worked for Party City. In addi...

46. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Nashville Attorney Appointed to 30th Judicial District

Attorney Appointed to 30th Judicial District

Nashville attorney Donna M. Fields was appointed to fill a position in the 30th Judicial District, Circuit Court Division 7, replacing recently...

47. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Chancellor Arnold Goldin and General Sessions Judges Phyllis Gardner and Gwen Rooks completed a Judicial Academy conducted by

Local Judges Complete State Judicial Academy Chancellor Arnold Goldin and General Sessions Judges Phyllis Gardner and Gw...

48. Archived Article: Tech Briefs - Wednesday, June 25, 2003
American Business Women's Association

The American Business Womens Association hosts its Woman of the Year luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the University of Memphis Fogelman Executive Center, 330 Deloach St., Room 206.

Each ABWA chapter has...

49. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 25, 1998
Bill Ray has been named regional director-corporate and community affairs for BellSouths West Tennessee operation Bill Ray has been named regional director-corporate and community affairs for BellSouths West Tennessee operation. He joined the compan...