Thursday, December 3, 2009
Barry / Media Morning Roundup: The Smell of Money, Politics, Music and New Carpet
Posted by Bruce Barry on Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 7:30 AM
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Today's the day that Mayor Karl Dean will finally unveil a financing package for the proposed new convention center. It happens at 5 pm at a special joint meeting of two Metro Council committees. But will it include a hotel, and if it doesn't will the numbers work? ...
The Metro Sports Authority could act today to make the name change from Sommet Center back to Nashville Arena official. ...
A black former TSU police officer sues the university charging retaliation in connection with a white co-worker's earlier reverse discrimination claim.
Ken Whitehouse writes at The City Paper that 8th District Congressman John Tanner's decision not to seek another term "will profoundly affect state politics at every level." Whitehouse's analysis looks at how state Sen. Roy Herron's decision to bag his gubernatorial bid and seek Tanner's Congressional seat shakes up the dynamic in the Democratic race for governor. ... Politico, meanwhile, has a story suggesting that the Tanner's could be the first of many House retirements for Democrats. A party strategist calls Tanner's move "the beginning of an avalanche on our side."
Tennessee scores big time in the Grammy nominations announced last night, with Taylor Swift, Kings of Leon and Keith Urban getting multiple nods. ... Country Music Association CEO Tammy Genovese resigns effective immediately because "it just felt like a great time to take a break." ... Convalescing in Nashville, Little Richard says he'll be back on the road next year. ... And in Jonesborough, a new carpet smell causes a stink at the courthouse--a minor story but a strangely irresistible headline.
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