Four Augusta officials at conference in Texas Nov 14, 2009
In a Thursday phone interview, Mr. Johnson pointed out that the commission canceled a trip to another conference in Nashville, Tenn. earlier this year as a cost-cutting measure. (The Augusta Chronicle)
The dome: Could Birmingham ever recoup the dollars? Nov 13, 2009
Birmingham s situation is far from unique, he said, citing cities like San Diego, Nashville, Indianapolis and Philadelphia that have convention center expansions in the works. The potentially long-term impact of the economic recession has been decline in convention center attendance. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Hermitage Hotel wins more accolades Nov 13, 2009
Nashville Business Journal ... Downtown Nashville's tony has once again received a Five Star award from the , formerly called the Mobil Travel Guide ... It is the only restaurant in Nashville to earn that distinction. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Orbitz: BNA holiday travelers rejoice Nov 13, 2009
Orbitz: BNA among least-busy for holiday travelers - Nashville Business Journal ... Nashville Business Journal ... Nashville travelers may be thankful over Thanksgiving. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Conference Stock Report Nov 13, 2009
If they win one, then they probably end up in Nashville. If they run the table, they could be in the mix for the Champs or the Gator. (EagleInsider.com)
A big day for Keith Urban Nov 12, 2009
Nominated yesterday for four Golden Guitars for the 2010 Tamworth Country Music Awards, the Caboolture muso turned international superstar has had bigger fish to fry in his adopted home of Nashville, which is celebrating country music week. After strolling the red carpet with his wife Nicole Kidman at the Broadcast Music Inc Country Awards on Tuesday, Urban is up for the top gong of Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards, competing against four-time winner and reigning... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Orbitz: DIA to be stuffed for Thanksgiving Nov 12, 2009
International, Nashville (Tenn. International and Richmond (Va. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Taylor Swift makes CMA history Nov 12, 2009
Country artist Taylor Swift poses in the press room with her Video of the Year, Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year awards during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Taylor Swift wins CMA entertainer of the year Nov 12, 2009
Taylor Swift performs at the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Swift wins 2nd straight BMI award for top song Nov 11, 2009
Recording artist Taylor Swift attends the 57th Annual BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tenn ... "I just want to say to every songwriter and every loved one of a songwriter, thank you, because you are the reason I wanted to try Nashville," Swift said ... Pinson is one of Nashville's hottest songwriters with four songs among the most performed in the last year. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Google offering free Wi-Fi at airports, including SW Florida Int'l Nov 11, 2009
Austin (AUS) * Baltimore (BWI) * Billings (BIL) * Boston (BOS) * Bozeman (BZN) * Buffalo (BUF) * Burbank (BUR) * Central Wisconsin (CWA) * Charlotte (CLT) * Des Moines (DSM) * El Paso (ELP) * Fort Lauderdale (FLL) * Fort Myers/SW (RSW) * Greensboro (GSO) * Houston (HOU) * Houston Bush (IAH) * Indianapolis (IND) * Jacksonville (JIA) * Kalamazoo (AZO) * Las Vegas (LAS) * Louisville (SDF) * Madison (MSN) * Memphis (MEM) * Miami (MIA) * Milwaukee (MKE) * Monterey (MRY) * Nashville (BNA) * Newport... (The News-Press -- Business)
Airlines: Thanksgiving travel may dip 4% Nov 11, 2009
Airlines expect 4% drop in Thanksgiving travel - Nashville Business Journal ... Nashville Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - Nashville. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
No Kovy, no problem Nov 10, 2009
Only Nashville, with 11 of their 30 goals (36. 7 percent) from the blue line, has a higher percentage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Travel industry could add 90,000 jobs Nov 10, 2009
Nashville Business Journal ... City Guide Spotlight - Nashville ... Nashville Real Estate. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Hotels increase security in wake of Erin Andrews incident Nov 7, 2009
Court papers say Michael D. Barrett requested and received a hotel room adjacent to Andrews at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University. Barrett then allegedly jimmied the peephole of Andrews' hotel door, shot the videos and uploaded them to the Internet. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
The citys new front man Nov 7, 2009
They ll take their companies across the state line or to Nashville ... If you look at how Nashville got ahead, they didn t send the head of the chamber to Mumbai, Tokyo or Beijing. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
David Cook, the American Idol winner, performs at Table Mountain Nov 7, 2009
Pop-country has made superstars out of acts like Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and more, but the term is not particularly endearing in Nashville, even to the artists who have come to define it. "I hate saying pop-country - I hate using that," Carrie Underwood says during a recent interview while talking about some of her favorite artists. (Fresno Bee)
Greek Islands, air/8 nights, from $1,399 Nov 7, 2009
Gateways: New York City; add $60 for Baltimore, D.C.; $120 for Chicago, Miami; $230 for Atlanta, Denver, Houston, Nashville, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle; $310 for L.A., Las Vegas; additional gateways available. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
You, too, can be a campaign reporter! Nov 6, 2009
B. Standing in the checkout line at a Kroger grocery store in Nashville. C. Waiting in the drink line at a Republican National Committee gala dinner. (Salon)
Charlotte bowl gets higher pick Nov 6, 2009
The Meineke selects next, followed by the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn. the Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sundance Film Festival Goes on the Road Nov 5, 2009
One film will go to each of the following cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Brooklyn, N.Y., Nashville, Tenn. Madison, Wis. (CBS News)
Money to return as Triple-A manager Nov 5, 2009
Don Money is entering his 13th year as an instructor in the Brewers organization (Nashville Sounds) ... The Triple-A Nashville Sounds announced Wednesday that Money would be back along with hitting coach Sandy Guerrero ... 271 team average in 2009 and will continue in his role in Nashville. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Baby waits for double lung transplant Nov 5, 2009
To close the service will be Extreme Mercy with Fushia Star Records in Nashville, Tenn. Frankie Smith, Coni Lee and Jimmy Black. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Paris, air/4 nights, from $599 Nov 4, 2009
Gateways: New York City; add $50 for Boston, Philadelphia; $70 for D.C.; $140 for Miami; $160 for Portland, Maine; $200 for Atlanta, Dallas; $210 for Charleston, Cleveland, Nashville; $240 for Denver, L.A.; $280 for Austin, Salt Lake City; $400 for Las Vegas, Spokane; additional gateways available. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
UAB Softball Announces 2010 Slate Nov 4, 2009
The Green and Gold will travel to Nashville, Tenn. to take on Lipscomb in a doubleheader on Feb. 16 before heading to Mobile, Ala. (Uabsports.com)
Gamecocks set for Halloween night showdown Nov 2, 2009
Vanderbilt downed the Gamecocks in Nashville during the second week of the season, 24-17, and No. 3 Florida beat Carolina 56-6 in Gainesville in mid-November. 2009: South Carolina moved into the polls for the first time at No. 25 prior to their game with Kentucky. (GamecockInsider.com)
8-1No Matter How You Look At It Nov 2, 2009
It was a beautiful drive up to Nashville. Our players have worked so hard from spring practice through the summer and every week this season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
FirstPerson travel photos Nov 1, 2009
Timothy Hursley / via Nashville Convention & Visit. Lucas Jackson / LUCAS JACKSON/Reuters/Corbis. (MSNBC -- Travel)
GoJackets.com Preview: GT vs. Vandy Oct 31, 2009
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-1, 5-1) travel to Nashville to play the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-6, 0-5) in a late season, non-conference game at 7:30 on Saturday. The two head coaches, Paul Johnson and Bobby Johnson, are very familiar with each other from past seasons. (GoJackets.com)
A little Sunday morning on a Friday evening Oct 31, 2009
This is the only one I could find from the PBS special Memphis Nashville Country Rhythm and Blues If it ever repeats, don t miss it. DebbieDoRight. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Rocky Top, You'll Always Be ... A Real Place Oct 31, 2009
Rocky Top, You'll Always Be. A Real Place - Travel News Story - KPRC Houston. (Click2Houston, TX)
Louisville Baseball Releases 2010 Schedule Oct 30, 2009
On May 4-5, Louisville will travel to Columbus, Ohio for a two-game, mid-week series against 2009 NCAA Regional participant Ohio State, while on May 11, the Cards will be in Nashville, Tenn. for a mid-week game at Vanderbilt in a rematch of last year's NCAA Regional title game, which was won by Louisville 5-3. (Uoflsports.com)
How to Pack Like a Transformer Oct 29, 2009
Walker recounts that Pete flew from Minneapolis to Nashville with a small carry-on, and then drove straight to Walmart where he spent exactly $68. 72 on three dress shirts, two pair of pants, and some travel-sized toiletries. (Fox News)
AFC South: Homecoming for cruising Colts Oct 28, 2009
On Tuesday, the Tennessean in Nashville revealed that 86-year-old Titans owner Bud Adams had requested that Young get the nod starting this week. "I have been wanting (Fisher) to play Vince Young more because Collins has been having his problems out there," Adams told the paper. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Evans advances in CMT contest Oct 28, 2009
Should she win, Evans would travel to Nashville to have her song professionally recorded. And as an added bonus, she would get to meet and hang out backstage with country music superstar Reba McEntire. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Leinie's, other brewers trying to reduce water use Oct 27, 2009
People are getting more and more interested in it, said Fred Scheer, a brewmaster from Nashville and chairman of the Global Emerging Issues committee for the Wisconsin-based Master Brewers Association of the Americas. It s an international, ongoing subject. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
At your service Oct 27, 2009
Nashville Songwriters Association International: 386-677-4866. Newcomer's Club: Cards and lunch. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
The remaining games Oct 26, 2009
(Paul Johnson says nighttime away games are brutal, and this one is in hostile Nashville). Or will Wake Forest s Riley Skinner pass us dizzy, even on Grant Field. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
First Tenn. economist: Slow growth in 2010 Oct 24, 2009
We re in a pretty deep trough right now, and it might take a few years to get out, but we re moving in the right direction now, Chris Low, chief economist for FTN Financial, a division of , told a group of Nashville bankers Thursday. Low predicted a V-shaped bounce, then slower growth in the 1 percent to 1. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Volleyball Records 3-2 Road Win Over Tigers Oct 24, 2009
(Friday, October 23, 2009) The Redhawks volleyball team extended their Ohio Valley Conference match winning streak to two-straight as they defeated Tennessee State, 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 22-25, 25-10, 15-7) at Kean Hall in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday evening. The Redhawks recorded their highest hitting percentage as they finished with a. (Gosoutheast.com)
Panel: NASA Shouldn't Shoot for Moon Oct 23, 2009
They built an exact replica of the Parthenon in Nashville. by ToolMangler1 October 22, 2009 10:33 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Crew chief changes at RCR Oct 22, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 21, 2009 12:24 PMModified Wed, Oct 21, 2009 12:24 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Diamond Dores '10: Schedule Oct 22, 2009
Tennessee Tech (March 2) will take on the Dores to open the skein before Kent State (March 5), Illinois State (March 6) and Indiana (March 7) come to Nashville to participate in the Classic the following weekend ... VU will close out its non-conference weekend schedule against Ohio (March 12-14) and will play home-and-home games against Western Kentucky (March 16 in Nashville, March 17 in Bowling Green) in midweek action. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
Broad Opposition to Guest Worker Program Oct 22, 2009
NASHVILLE, Oct. 21, 2009 ... Toribio Jimenez works bussing tables at a restaurant in Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 3, 2009 ... Cumberland's Nashville attorney, Ben Bodzy, called the plaintiffs "disgruntled former employees and applicants." He has offered the guest workers partial settlements of about $10,000 each. (CBS News -- US)
US workers, immigrants unite against work visa program Oct 22, 2009
NASHVILLE: Toribio Jimenez says an asbestos removal company used a guest worker program to trap him in virtual servitude, then fired him when he complained, forcing him to work illegally ... Cumberland's Nashville attorney, Ben Bodzy, called the plaintiffs ``disgruntled former employees and applicants. (India Times)
DVDs you should have seen -- but didn't Oct 22, 2009
"Bronson" opens Oct. 9 at the in New York, Oct. 16 at the in Los Angeles, Oct. 23 in Philadelphia and San Diego, Oct. 30 in Denver and Nashville, and Nov. 20 in Boston, with more cities to follow. "The Damned United" opens Oct. 9 in New York and Los Angeles, with more cities to follow. (Salon)
Roush team violates sealed engine rule Oct 22, 2009
It was used again at Nashville and sealed again ... He became the first rookie on the circuit to win a race since Carl Edwards did it in 2003 at Nashville. (News & Observer -- Sports)
I can't believe they removed Voom Channels i was soo pissed when i turned on my... Oct 21, 2009
Dish Networks annual retailer conference will kick off tomorrow night in Nashville, TN. I will be headed down to participate in the festivities and am looking forward to going and seeing many longtime friends. If you are headed to Team Summit and happen to see me please stop me and say hello. (Multichannel News)
The best (of the worst) travel horror stories Oct 21, 2009
She furiously tried to reschedule her flight, even enlisting her brother to help from his home in Nashville, Tenn. There were no flights to Aspen from any of the major airports surrounding New York, so Poschman settled for a flight to Nashville the next day. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bulldogs pound Vanderbilt in Nashville Oct 18, 2009
Georgia jumped to a first-quarter lead on Cox's touchdown pass to A.J. Green, added a second-quarter scoring run by Caleb King, and then a Blair Walsh field goal just before the half to take a 17-3 lead. Vandy briefly made it a game, pulling within seven when Larry Smith connected with Brandon Barden on a 5-yard touchdown pass with 10:44 left in the third quarter. (Vanderbilt Sports -- Rivals.com)
Georgia Tech beats Hokies in an ACC classic Oct 18, 2009
Historically, UGA has difficulty with Vandy, especially in Nashville (talk about ZERO homefield advantage) ... Is Tootsie s still open in Nashville ... Tony, I hope you are right and my Yellow Jackets survive V-Tech to the Loyal Opposition over there in Athens, I say good luck in Nashville and I hope everybody friend and foe alike avoids the injuries this week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia Tech sends a message loud and clear Oct 18, 2009
Athens High, Nashville High, Starkville High, Knoxville High, etc. there s a tough road. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Nashville health care leaders taking trade mission to China Oct 17, 2009
Subscribe to Nashville Business Journal ... Nashville Business Journal - by Staff Writer ... The council s goal is to learn about the delivery of health care in China and make connections with decision makers in government and industry for future business collaborations for Nashville health care companies. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Yahoo! Falcons to Super Bowl; Richt hammered again Oct 17, 2009
I don t think that a win in Nashville will do much to raise spirits either as we expect to beat Vandy. Oh, it s better than losing, but who do we beat in beating the Dores. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
HOTEL CHECK-IN: Will Vegas hotels hit jackpot? Oct 16, 2009
Update 6:45 pm: Garth Brooks announced at a Las Vegas press conference that he'll do his first Vegas show at the Wynn Resort on Dec. 11, followed by Jan. 1-3 dates, according to Dave Paulson of The Tennessean in Nashville, who attended the press conference ... Brooks, 47, made the announcement, confirming music industry rumors, at a press conference in Nashville earlier today. (USA Today -- Life)
Vanderbilt Week: Thursday Practice Report Oct 16, 2009
(3-3, 2-2 SEC) will travel to for Nashville, Tenn. to meet (2-4, 0-3 SEC) on Saturday at 12:21 p.m. ET at Vanderbilt Stadium. (DawgPost.com)
Southwest reports $16M loss in Q3 Oct 16, 2009
Subscribe to Nashville Business Journal ... Nashville Business Journal. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Garth Brooks' thunder rolls again with Las Vegas gig Oct 16, 2009
The morning event was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, where country music's all-time top-selling artist announced the end of his retirement ... " Earlier in the day in Nashville, Brooks said ending his retirement would allow him "to just go do whatever I want, and not have to worry about who I'm disappointing or what rules I'm sticking to ... And the truth is, if we ever do tour again, if we ever do make new music again, it's still going to be another five years," he said, because... (USA Today)
Bob Hooper Named SoCon Special Teams Player Of The Week Oct 15, 2009
Samford Football - Samford University Official Athletic Site. Hooper averaged a Samford-record 54. (Samfordsports.com)
Board handles a number Oct 14, 2009
Hudson was also granted out-of-state travel to the NAAE-ACTE National Conference in Nashville, Tenn. November 17-21 with the only cost to the district being the teacher substitute. (Tyndall Tribune & Register, SD)
Dogs share the spotlight in '101 Dalmatians: The Musical' Oct 14, 2009
Nashville East Lansing, Mich. Toronto Chicago Columbus, Ohio Indianapolis Providence Wallingford, Conn. (USA Today -- Life)
Delta flight diverted, unruly passenger arrested Oct 14, 2009
- A Delta airliner headed to Atlanta from Seattle diverted to Nashville, Tenn ... Nashville International Airport spokeswoman Emily Richard says passenger Paul Marchuk III was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest ... WSMV-TV in Nashville reported that a passenger had to be subdued by other passengers after he began quoting Bible passages. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Marcia Standard, 74, Math Set founder loved kids Oct 14, 2009
In 1991, Mrs. Standard moved to Nashville to be near her son ... Many of her students would turn their failing grades into A s, said her son, Dr. Scott C. Standard of Nashville ... Marcia Crawford Standard, 74, of Nashville and formerly of Atlanta, died Saturday of congestive heart failure at St. Thomas Alive Hospice in Nashville. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Swine flu and kids: Heed warning signs, MDs say Oct 13, 2009
(AP Photo) Ruth Gomez holds a photo of her son, Max, 5, in her Nashville, Tenn. home Oct. 8, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Nashville named 'friendliest city' Oct 10, 2009
Subscribe to Nashville Business Journal ... Nashville named 'friendliest city ... Nashville Business Journal. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
