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• BlountViews

  • Hundreds of Alcoa, Inc. Retirees To Attend Knoxville Hearing #

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 22) - Judge Thomas Phillips will conduct a hearing on the Alcoa, Inc. retiree benefits case Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 9 a.m. in U.S. District Court in Knoxville. Attorneys for both the company and the retirees have asked the judge to avoid a trial and rule ...

    Posted: Aug. 22, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.

  • Tennessee progressive blog roundup #

    Courtesy of Russ McBee over at at TennViews...

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 11 a.m.

  • Tennessee Division of Elections: No election #

    The Maryville Daily Times reports that a lawyer for the Tennessee Division of Elections has advised Blount Co. Election Commission that a "special election" to fill the General Sessions Court judge vacancy is not allowed according to a 1984 Attorney General ruling and that County Commission must appoint a replacement. ...

    Posted: Aug. 15, 2008 at 7:30 a.m.

  • Finney's recount petition #

    The Nashville Post has obtained a copy of Raymond Finney's request to the TNGOP for a recount. Under "reasons," he levels some pretty serious allegations regarding voting irregularites in Sevier County. (By way of ACK at Post Politics)

    Posted: Aug. 14, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.

  • Blount County Election Commission seeks ruling on local election for sessions judge #

    The Maryville Daily Times reports on the question of whether there should be an election to replace Judge Duggan in Sessions Court. (See previous discussion here at BlountViews.) Blount GOP Chair and Mayor Jerry Cunningham's assistant county mayor and financial director Dave Bennett invokes the Tennessee Constitution. This could end ...

    Posted: Aug. 14, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.

• Brian Hornback

  • McCain is a Class Act #

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 7:31 p.m.

  • Presidential Debate Series in Knoxville? #

    Former Knox County Democrat Party Chairman Don Daugherty is now the creator, founder and Chairman of the newly formed Democratic Resource Center ("DRC"). He has issued a challenge to the Knox County Republican Party 's 1st Vice Chair for a series of local Presidential debates. Below is the letter sent ...

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 7:31 p.m.

  • It Appears to be Confirmed that Obama Kissed Jill Biden on the Lips #

    As we posted here 25 minutes ago. I was watching CSPAN and when Obama surprisingly appeared on stage Obama kissed Jill Biden squarely on the lips. For the record she ran backstage until she had the whole Biden family. Big Joe should have slugged Obama right then, right there. He ...

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 12:04 a.m.

  • Obama Can't Stand Not Being "The One" in the Spotlight #

    Obama just couldn't let Joe Biden have all the spotlight tonight. And if my eyes were not deceiving me it appeared that Obama kissed Mrs. Biden right on the lips. I am sure the instant replay and still photographs will prove me tight or wrong. But down here in the ...

    Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 11:32 p.m.

  • Obama Needs To Call His Wife, NOW! #

    As I am watching former President Bill Clinton deliver his 15 minute speech to the Democrat Convention. I need some of you Democrats to call Obama and tell him he needs to call his wife and tell her to get that look of smug, disdain and disgust off of her ...

    Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 9:32 p.m.

• Can Farragut Change?

  • Knox County Election update news #

    Popular Knox County School Board candidate Thomas Deakins has added a blog.You can find it here.There have been many updates at the Knox County Voters Guide at the Knoxville News Sentinel. You can see the changes here.District Five candidate Kyle Phillips has a blog at the KNS site and Knox ...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

  • Long-time Farragut principal dies #

    From WBIR television news:Knox County Schools has lost one of its long-time principals. 62-year-old Robert Frazier, Farragut Intermediate School's principal, died suddenly at his home early Tuesday morning.Dr. Frazier was the only principal in the history of Farragut Intermediate School, and he will not soon be forgotten.After a school-wide announcement ...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

  • Mike Hammond researches Metro Government for Knox County #

    Knox County Commissioner Mike Hammond revealed Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale has asked him to be on a committee with seven other people to "look at combining services between the city and the county". Hammond goes on to say that they are not looking at combining governments but are looking ...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

  • Roller coaster school bus ride in Farragut #

    From WATE television news:Officials: Knox school bus driver takes kids on wild, drunken rideApril 10, 2006FARRAGUT (AP) -- A school bus driver was allegedly drunk as she drove her afternoon bus route.44-year-old Jennifer Reddy sideswiped a car Friday afternoon before responding to the children's pleas to return them to school.The ...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

  • People make the community they live in #

    For a long time I have written about the importance of being a good neighbor and understanding that how you drive in your neighborhood has a huge contribution to the safety of your neighborhood and the quality of life.A Fox Den resident expresses this better than I can. I hope ...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

• Knoxnews: Politics

  • Republicans brace for defeat in Senate races #

    WASHINGTON - Even the top Republican in charge of the party's Senate campaigns concedes that the GOP will lose seats this year - the only question is how many.

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 12:30 a.m.

  • Pelosi receptive to considering more drilling #

    WASHINGTON - Democrats' stance against offshore drilling has shifted more, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signaling on Saturday her willingness to consider opening up more coastal areas to oil and gas exploration.

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 12:30 a.m.

  • Kurita set to help Democrats #

    NASHVILLE - Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Rosalind Kurita, who has faced criticism from some fellow Democrats for support of Republican Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, says she plans to actively help Democratic legislative candidates this fall.

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 12:30 a.m.

  • Alexander ahead in poll #

    NASHVILLE - A poll of Tennessee voters commissioned by U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander showed the Republican incumbent with a 2-to-1 lead over Bob Tuke, the Democratic U.S. Senate nominee.

    Posted: Aug. 16, 2008 at 12:30 a.m.

  • Political happenings: Aug. 16 #

    Knoxville Green Party: 2 p.m. Sunday, open discussion group, The Golden Roast, Melrose Place. For information, call 865-523-6775.

    Posted: Aug. 16, 2008 at 12:30 a.m.

• Knoxpatch

  • X-rated video shot in Tennessee park, deemed better viewing than Outsiders Inn #

    The recent filming of an X-rated video in a park somewhere in Bartlett, Tennessee would have raised eyebrows in the past. However, the fact that a “tramp” exposes herself on a playground has been deemed higher quality viewing than “Outsiders Inn” from CMT. According to the Parents Television Council, at ...

    Posted: Aug. 26, 2008 at 12:03 p.m.

  • Anderson County Commission breaks Sunshine laws by dipping into ‘rainy day’ reserve? #

    Anderson County Commission voted to raid its ‘rainy day’ reserve on July 15. Although the decision was made with good intentions, to avoid raising taxes…readers of the Oak Ridger have pointed out that it did NOT rain on July 15, and that it was, in fact, sunny. Whether or not ...

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.

  • High School Musical 4, the Magnet School Adventure to be filmed in Knoxville #

    Capitalizing on the continued popularity of the High School Musical movies, the 4th in the series is to begin filming this Fall, even before High School Musical 3 is released. High School Musical 4, the Magnet School Adventure is to film at Vine Magnet School in Knoxville. Although the script ...

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.

  • West Knoxville pastor, others arrested for Kentuckian handling #

    The pastor of a West Knoxville church that handles Kentuckians in religious rites was among 7 people arrested by officers in a crackdown on stupid rednecks. Handling Kentuckians is practiced by a small number of people in the United States, the type that think Britney Spears is hot and that ...

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.

  • Honoring Charlie Daniel #

    Here’s to 50 more years, thanks for the laughs so far. Knoxville News Sentinel.

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.

• KnoxViews

  • Checking in from INVESCO Field #

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    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9 p.m.

  • Easily my favorite GOP fever dream induced non-controversy ever..... #

    Barack Obama has the temerity to accept the nomination on a set with Greek columns. The usual suspects are in a total froth over this one. Let's see: Barack Obama emulates the architectural style of the entire capital of this nation, doing exactly the same thing as Bush, and this ...

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

  • DNC Thursday night lineup #

    Featured speakers at INVESCO Field tonight include Al Gore and of course Democratic nominee for President Barack Obama. Full lineup after the jump... read moreKnoxViews

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.

  • Thursday AM: Breakfast with the Tennessee Delegation #

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    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:01 p.m.

  • Final Tennessee vote #

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    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.

• Political Knoxville

  • August 2008 Ballot Initiatives: Referendum amendment #

    Proposed by: Knox Charter Petition Sponsored by: 5-A Commissioner Mike Hammond, 2-A Commissioner Mark HarmonLegislative history: Introduced February 2008, passed both readings by 19-0 votes Related material: Full story...

    Posted: Aug. 24, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.

  • Lockett: New commissioners not under injunction #

    During a press conference on August 22, incoming Knox County Law Director Bill Lockett told reporters that he was going to advise eight newly elected Knox County Commissioners that he Full story...

    Posted: Aug. 22, 2008 at 7:01 p.m.

  • Resident offers to fund independent Solway test #

    A Knox County resident has offered up to $10,000 to fund independent arsenic testing of a controversial greenwaste site.  

    Posted: Aug. 20, 2008 at 9:31 p.m.

  • Dems sweep last round amid record voting #

    The last round of straw polling saw a sweep by the Democratic party, as over 700 votes were cast as each candidate’s supporters fought to hand their contender victory.  Full story...

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 1 p.m.

  • PK On Location: Democratic Party Election Night #

    Political Knoxville is live on location at Sapphire, providing a live feed of Election Night 2008 festivities.  

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

• Resonance

  • Future of Suburbia #

    The Freakonomics blog has a quorum: "What Is the Future of Suburbia?". Simply put, it presents to group of "smart people" the following question: "What will U.S. suburbs look like in 40 years?" It's an interesting read. Like several...

    Posted: Aug. 18, 2008 at 1:31 a.m.

  • Oil Prices Not Generating Sufficient Policy Changes #

    In this clip Matt Simmons laments that there hasn't been a greater public policy response to high oil prices. It is remarkable. Think back just a few years, before hurricane Katrina. If someone had told you that oil would soon...

    Posted: Aug. 17, 2008 at 1:01 p.m.

  • NeoCon Dreams #

    It's clear the neocons view the Russian/Georgian conflict as an opportunity to rekindle the Cold War. Meanwhile, it's been comical listening to the right-wing noise machine attempting to blame Senator Obama for the situation.President Bush's I got a "sense of...

    Posted: Aug. 14, 2008 at 2:03 p.m.

  • Where The Streets Have No Cars #

    Last year I blogged about the ciclovía in Bogotá, Colombia, asking: "What if Ciclovia caught on in America?" It appears a form of that has happened, here it is in New York City: It's interesting how much better the streets...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

  • Nassim Taleb's Life Tips #

    The Sunday Times has a lengthy writeup on an interesting guy: "Nassim Nicholas Taleb: The Prophet of Boom and Doom." It concludes with ten of his life tips (video link):1. Scepticism is effortful and costly. It is better to be...

    Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.

• Russ McBee

  • Quote of the day (on convention coverage, and multitasking) #

    Commenting on the MSM coverage of the Democratic National Convention, Jim Voorhies said this (in comments here): It’s so much easier if you don’t watch at all and just read about it online afterwards. That way you get to do something else. It’s almost like multitasking, without the screwing two ...

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 4 p.m.

  • Dennis Kucinich and the "Wake Up America" speech #

    Since about February, I've done my level best to ignore this presidential campaign, and this week, I'm doing my best to ignore the Democratic Convention. The horrible choices of candidates and the scripted pageant happening in Denver have stripped this election of any optimism I might have once held about ...

    Posted: Aug. 26, 2008 at 10:30 p.m.

  • The Sunday roundup for August 24, 2008 #

    I decided to dedicate this week's TennViews roundup to the selection of Joe Biden as Obama's running mate. Tennessee's liberal blogosphere has a wide and diverse spectrum of opinions on the subject; see how everyone has reacted here. Share this post: Email | del.icio.us | Digg | Reddit

    Posted: Aug. 24, 2008 at 2:30 a.m.

  • A quick thought on Joe Biden #

    A short exchange from Twitter: RussM: If there's a single VP choice that could make me even more weary of this campaign, Joe Biden would be it. vagredajr: @RussM: agreed. But maybe now the US can get a MasterCard to pay off the rest of its debts? Share this post: ...

    Posted: Aug. 23, 2008 at 12 p.m.

  • Feel Good Friday: "You Send Me" #

    For this week's Feel Good Friday, here's the legendary Sam Cooke singing "You Send Me:" Share this post: Email | del.icio.us | Digg | Reddit

    Posted: Aug. 22, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.

• SayUncle

  • More on the US and Olympic Shooting #

    Turns out, previous reports not holding up.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:31 a.m.

  • Another LDA review #

    Don has his review of the Para Gun Blog 45.

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:31 a.m.

  • Freedom isn’t free #

    The bill for Heller: $3,500,000

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:31 a.m.

  • Crimson Trace Laser Grips as a training aid #

    I always kinda made fun of people at the range who used laser sights on handguns. I’m a traditionalist and figure that open sights are the way to. Then one day, I shot a S&W revolver decked out in Crimson Trace Laser Grips that was owned by Les Jones. I ...

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:31 a.m.

  • Random things that may or may not have been said at the Para Event #

    You’re a feminist? That’s so cute! Q: Don’t drink, don’t smoke, what do you do? A: Well, I’m extraordinarily affectionate to my wife. I got one! (then it was pointed out that I did not hit the target and Todd Jarret was being a smart ass and hitting them for ...

    Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:01 a.m.