Nashville TN News

Source: The Tennessean

Predators hold on to beat Thrashers
The Nashville Predators hold on to seventh place in the West with a 2-1 victory at Atlanta.
 
Tim McGraw, Brooks & Dunn, others to take part in T.J. Martell Honors Gala

 
Trace Adkins, Bo Bice, many others join 2010 Tin Pan South lineup

 
Titans, Witherspoon agree on 3-year deal
The Titans have landed free agent linebacker Will Witherspoon on a three-year, $11 million contract with the team, according to sources familiar with the situation.
 
Discount retailer Dollar General sues competitor Fred's Inc.
Discount retailer Dollar General Corp. sued its competitor Memphis-based Fred's Inc. on Tuesday, accusing the chain of illegally using its trademarked yellow and black colors in advertisements and promotional materials.
 
Nashville firm to run Tennessee State Fair this year
This year's Tennessee State Fair will be run by Rockhouse Partners, according to the fair's Twitter account.
 
Tenn. bill would stamp income tax unconstitutional
The sponsor of a measure that would declare an income tax and payroll tax unconstitutional in Tennessee says it's necessary because of the poor state of the economy. The proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by Republican Sen. Brian Kelsey of Germantown was approved 7-3 in the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday. The earliest it could go before voters is 2014. Even though the state constitution already says an income tax is not allowed in Tennessee, Kelsey said the difficult economic times may prompt lawmakers to try to pass an income tax. "We've got eight members of the Legislature who proposed an income tax this year, so if we don't address this issue now, then when are we going to address it?" Kelsey asked. "In these difficult economic times, I think Tennesseans need the assurance that they will not face an income tax." He said the measure would also clarify that a city or county "cannot enact any tax t hat's not specifically authorized by the constitution and the Legislature." Kelsey said the legislation is also necessary because it's uncertain how the Tennessee Supreme Court will rule in the future. However, lawmakers opposing the measure said it's not needed because of what's currently in the state constitution and that Kelsey's motivation is strictly political. "We're doing some political pandering," said Sen. Joe Haynes, D-Nashville. "I'm just not in the mood to pander this morning." Senate Minority Leader Jim Kyle said Kelsey is creating an unnecessary concern. "People of Tennessee are not under siege of having an income tax," said Kyle, D-Memphis. Despite the opposition, Kelsey believes he has support to see the measure through. "I'm cautiously optimistic with 15 co-sponsors we can get it passed," he said.
 
Only dam on Harpeth could fall
FRANKLIN - A healthier Harpeth River one day could flow through Franklin with the removal of the only dam currently standing on the river's 125-mile path.
 
Fog likely killed dozens of birds in Clarksville
The test results are in: Fog, not foul play, may be to blame for dozens of bird deaths near Exit 11 of Interstate 24.
 
Chattanooga woman pleads guilty to faking breast cancer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - A Chattanooga woman has pleaded guilty to faking breast cancer for financial gain.