August 30, 2009
West Tennessee Lawmakers Rebut Wamp Remark
Senator Lowe Finney and Represenative Craig Fitzhugh, of Districts 27 and 82 in their respective houses of the Legislature, co-wrote a guest editorial in today's Jackson Sun that takes U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp to...Posted by joe lance on 10:41 AM
July 15, 2009
Ein Jahr im Rückspiegel: Volkswagen Keeps City Spirits Afloat
One year ago, we Chattanoogans were holding our collective breath, waiting to see whether German auto manufacturer Volkswagen AG would choose the Scenic City over nearby Huntsville, Alabama. A Michigan location had also been...Posted by joe lance on 12:47 AM
March 22, 2009
Blogs on bailout bonuses
One of my longtime favorite local blogs waxes salient, in a post by smijer, on the question of whether the bonuses paid by troubled insurance giant AIG to its employees should be returned, in...Posted by joe lance on 11:25 AM
September 17, 2008
Ochs, in free
Like several of you (hey), I attended the grand opening of the newly named Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies (formerly known as the Community Research Council) on Monday evening at 739 McCallie Avenue. Like...Posted by joe lance on 12:08 AM
July 30, 2008
Why would the state penalize a church yard sale?
That's the question being asked today by the Tennessee Republican Party, whose Communications Director sent a link to the party's blog. The post questioned actions by the Department of Revenue against a Johnson City...Posted by joe lance on 9:56 PM
July 15, 2008
Confirmed: Chattanooga to Land VW Plant (updated)
Developing story: An email I just received states that a Hamilton County official (whom I won't name until I can get confirmation) was just telling* a small group of other local "heavy hitters" that...Posted by joe lance on 9:19 AM