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| Visiting Chattanooga, Tennessee | | 2008-05-12 03:32:15 | | Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted with permission of the author, who is a volunteer moderator of TheTravelzine Group.
Chattanooga, a metro area of about 315,000 people, is undergoing a beautiful multi-million dollar waterfront renovation. In the process, it has become a really exciting city to visit. While Ruby Falls, Rock City and the Chattanooga [...] | | By: UniQuest | | |
| | Federal Gas Tax Holiday Wouldn't Apply to Nevada, California, Oklahoma and Tennessee | | 2008-05-05 23:00:00 | | Even if the federal gas tax holiday was implemented, it would not apply (fully) to gasoline sold in four states. That's because California, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Tennessee each has a provision in the state's tax law which states that if the federal gas tax is lowered, that state's own gas tax will increase by some amount. This is theoretically designed to maintain transportation spending in the state.Here is a link to a Taxadmin.org page citing the provisions of the four states. Here's California's:If the federal fuel tax is reduced below the rate of nine cents ($0.09) per gallon and federal financial allocations to this state for highway and exclusive public mass transit guideway purposes are reduced or eliminated correspondingly, the tax rate imposed by this section, on and after the date of the reduction, shall be increased by an amount so that the combined state and federal tax rate per gallon equals the following: (1) Twenty-three cents ($0.23) during 1990, on and after Augus | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
| | | CHINAMEN IN TENNESSEE | | 2008-04-20 00:00:00 | | There are Chinamen in Tennessee
who speak hill-bill-inese
and like their southern counterparts
they like moonshine whiskey
But the Chinamen in Tennessee
prefer their drink to be
unlike their southern counterparts
made into rice sake
Yes , these Chinamen in Tennessee
are industrious , busy
and when they're not fermenting rice
they're doing your laundry
So , the hillbilly's in Tennessee
became perturbed you see
losing money to these cunning
funny hill-bill Chinese
Now , the sheriff down in Tennessee
he really can't conceive
how Chinese wallow in the hollows
bootlegging rice whiskey
Well , the hillbilly's in Tennessee
won't be quite all deceived
Chi-covers blown...now that it's known
shotguns aim towards Chinese
Yes , It's a fact that in Tennessee
there are no more Chinese
Hatfield's , McCoy's...Oh man Oh boy
hillbilly's killed Chinese ! | | By: GotPoetry - News for Poets. Place to Write. | | |
| | | Tennessee Louisville Preview and Pick | | 2008-03-26 18:43:19 | | reuters/yahooEast RegionCharlotte, NC2. Tennessee vs 3. Louisville 9:40 PMLouisville Scouting Report:The Cardinals look very similar to Tennessee except that Louisville is maybe not quite as deep, but they have more size. Louisville has great balance between their frontcourt and backcourt. They like to shoot 3's with Edgar Sosa, Jerry Smith, and Edgar McGee. On the inside, David Padgett and Derek Caracter are potential double double guys..Tennessee Scouting Report:The Volunteers are a fly by the seat of their pants team. They are going force turnovers with their press; force turnover on out of bounds; get break out points and 3 pointers; will have defensive lapses; and struggle in the half court at times. I thought Bruce Pearl had a great quote regarding this year vs last year's team. He said last year they were more dangerous, but this year they are better.For Louisville to win:Louisville needs to harass Tennessee's guards in the backcourt and limit the Volunteers points in transition | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | | Tennessee South Carolina Preview | | 2008-03-07 10:18:16 | | South Carolina @ Tennessee SunThe Volunteers have played some of their worst basketballt this season since beating Memphis a few weeks back,k but have lost just once due to their excellent coaching and ability to adjust. It will be senior day for Chris Lofton who has arguably been the face of Tennessee basketball - other than Bruce Pearl - during this resurgence. It will also be Dave Odom's last SEC regular season game as he is "retiring". Maybe Bruce Pearl will have some sympathy for Odom in his game. Probably not. Tennessee should win this one with relative ease.Prediction: TennesseeTennessee South Carolina line spreadThere won't be a line on this one, but if there was I would have to think Tennessee would have to be at least -1500. The point spread should be in the upper teens.Season: 66-20 (77%)SEC: 32-8 (80%) | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | Florida Tennessee Preview | | 2008-03-04 22:01:27 | | AP/YahooTennessee @ FloridaThis game has been the battle of the SEC over the last few years and the Volunteers have won more often than not despite the Gators winning back to back national titles. Florida is struggling coming down the stretch going just 5-5 in their last 10 and needs a win to cement its NCAA status. In their win over Kentucky, Tennessee showed how much it struggles at times when forced to play half court offense consistently. I look for Billy Donovan to slow it down and milk the shot clock. Florida really struggled shooting the ball in their last game, a loss to Miss State, shooting just 36%. If the Gators try to run with Tennessee they don't have much of a chance. I like Tennessee to win this one in Gainesville.Prediction: TennesseeTennessee Florida lineThis one will be tight with it being in Gainesville. I think the Volunteers win this one 6 to 7 times out of 10. I put the line anywhere from -170 to -200.Season: 64-19 (77%)SEC: 31-8 (79%) | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | Tennessee Struggles to Schedule Sales Tax Holiday | | 2008-03-04 00:00:00 | | We've written that sales tax holidays are poor tax policy:First, sales tax holidays are distortionary because they are non-neutral across products. This means that consumers have an incentive to buy products which fall under the sales tax holiday as opposed to goods that are not covered in the holiday.Second, sales tax holidays are non-neutral over time, which means that they create incentives for consumers to purchase items during the sales tax holiday that they otherwise would have purchased at another time. Additionally, sales tax holidays add to retailers' compliance costs and make the tax code less stable. Although sales tax holidays are good for certain consumers of certain products, they are poor tax policy overall.Lawmakers in Tennessee, determined to hold such a holiday, are running into problems each time they schedule it: After receiving complaints from religious leaders and merchants, Tennessee legislators have voted to change the dates for a sales tax holiday that had been | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
| | Tennessee Kentucky Preview | | 2008-03-02 09:10:20 | | ap/yahooKentucky @ TennesseeThe make up of this game really changed when we found out Kentucky F Patrick Patterson was out for the year with an ankle fracture. Back in January, Kentucky's season turned when they defeated the Vols in Lexington by 6 - Patterson had a team high 20 points. Tennessee should come out fired up after their loss to Vanderbilt on Tuesday who ended their reign atop the polls before the ink was dry. I like Tennessee to come out pressing on defense, attacking on offense with the 3, and trying to repeat what Vandy did to Kentucky a few weeks back by embarrassing Kentucky. For Kentucky to have a chance in this game, they need to whether to storm early and slow it down to a half court game. They will have to shoot well from 3 and have a big game from the senior backcourt of Joe Crawford and Ramel Bradley. In the end, I like Tennessee as they have too much talent and will have the Knoxville crowd in a frenzy just a few minutes into the game.Prediction: Tennessee | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | Tennessee Vanderbilt Prediction | | 2008-02-26 21:26:17 | | yahoo/reutersTennessee @ VanderbiltTennessee just won the biggest game in their program's history and Vanderbilt will now try to do the same for theirs. The Vols have 9 in a row since losing at Kentucky and have covered in 4 of their last 5. The last time these two met, the Commodores shot just 3-14 from 3 pt and 37% total from the field. Throw in 21 turnovers and you can see why Vanderbilt lost by 20. Vanderbilt is undefeated at the funky Memorial Gym in Nashville this year. Bruce Pearl has said all the right things this year and pressed the importance of the next game being the most important. The Commodores have had some close calls against not so good opponents (Auburn, South Carolina). I like Tennessee to survive an early onslaught of Vanderbilt and eek out a victory.Prediction: TennesseeTennessee Vanderbilt line This one may be very close to a pick'em by game time. I put the line at around -130 for Tennessee with a lean towards -140.Season: 57-15 (79%) SEC: 29-5 (85%)Disc | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | Tennessee Memphis Showdown | | 2008-02-22 23:07:00 | | Tennessee @ MemphisNumber 1 vs Number 2, Battle of Tennessee, Calipari vs Pearl...all comes together at the FedEx Forum on Saturday night at 9PM on ESPN. These two teams play very similar styles of basketball - they like to run 'n gun, press, shoot the 3, and are not very good at the free throw line. Bruce Pearl and John Calipari have a had chilly relationship in the past, but both are mum on their teams chances and how important this game is. I think Tennessee wins by neutralizing Memphis' bigs and getting Chris Lofton going early from the outside. It will no doubt be a high scoring, up tempo game to watch.Prediction: TennesseeTennessee Memphis lineI picked Tennessee to win, but Memphis is going to be the favorite. A fair line for Memphis is right around -150. I think the link might be driven up to the -170 or -180 range by game time though. If you see a line on a big game going one way, take the other team; casinos get bigger for a reason.Georgia @ VanderbiltWe will never real | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | Haynesworth To Be Franchised In Tennessee | | 2008-02-16 10:20:04 | | Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean is reporting that the Titans are set to designate defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth as their franchise player. Both his agent Chad Speck and Titans General Manager Mike Reinfeldt are committed to trying to work out a long-term deal for Haynesworth.
Haynesworth, 26, recorded 6 sacks and 40 tackles in 13 [...] | | By: JetsCentral.com | | |
| | Tennessee Tries to Sweep Georgia | | 2008-02-15 20:11:22 | | google.comTennessee @ GeorgiaTennessee will try to make a clean sweep Georgia in football and basketball on Saturday. The Vols pounded the Bulldogs a few weeks back in Knoxville with their full court press and should be able to do the same on Saturday. For Georgia to pull off the upset, they will need Sundiata Gaines to have the game of his life. His backcourt running mate Billy Humphrey is still suspended and the Dawgs will need an great effort from the frontcourt to help make up the scoring. I think Tennessee has too much depth and size for Georgia to pull this one off.Prediction: Tennessee Florida @ Vanderbilt Vanderbilt will be looking to remain undefeated at home this year having already won their first 15 home games of the year. Florida has struggled away from Gainesville this year. The Commodores have won their last 4 including a 41 point drubbing of Kentucky in Nashville on Tuesday. Florida lost at home to an LSU team who just fired their coach this past week; maybe 19 | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | Florida Tries to Upend Tennessee | | 2008-02-04 22:03:50 | | google.comFlorida @ Tennessee TuesdayDespite the Gators back to back national titles, Tennessee has won 5 of the last 7 in this series. The only blemish in the Vols last 10 games is a road loss to resurgent Kentucky. Florida was embarrassed in its last game against Arkansas. Billy Donovan's club is much more comfortable in Gainesville, especially on offense where they shoot just 41% from the field and 29% from 3 point land away from the O-Dome. This plays right into Bruce Pearl's hands as the Volunteers allow just 41% from opponents at Thompson Boling Arena. Florida likes to play up tempo, but they cannot compete with Tennessee in a shootout. For the Gators to win, they have to make Tennessee play half court offense where they are much less effective. If Florida is going to win, they have to keep the Vols under 80 points. I do not think Florida plays good enough defense to do this and they will lose after putting up a valiant effort. Vols by 7-12 points.Prediction: TennesseeVa | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | East Meets West as Tennessee Travels to Mississippi State | | 2008-02-02 10:56:33 | | Kentucky @ GeorgiaAfter a rough start to the season for the Wildcats, they have ripped off 2 straight wins over SEC East rivals Tennessee and South Carolina. Kentucky comes into this game with a full week to prepare for a Georgia team who has lost its last 2 to those same teams. The Bulldogs main offensive weapon, Billy Humphrey, has been battling a knee injury for most of the year and said after the South Carolina loss it was a reason for his subpar play. If Humphrey can battle through the injury then Georgia has a great chance at home where they are undefeated this season. The Wildcats are 0-4 away from Rupp Arena and shoot just 42% from the field as compared to 47% in Lexington. Kentucky absolutely has to have this one if they want to make a serious run at the NCAA Tournament. I think this game comes right down to the wire with Georgia prevailing on a last second shot.Prediction: GeorgiaCSTV is broadcasting this Dog and Cat fight online!Florida @ ArkansasThe Gators are quietly | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | Bruce Pearl and Tennessee Just Chillin' | | 2008-01-26 13:28:22 | | Bruce Pearl will be able to relax Sunday after his big victoryGeorgia @ TennesseeGeorgia plays really, really well at home; on the road is another story. Tennessee is the class of the SEC this year and shows no signs of slowing down at home. Watch for how Tennessee guards Georgia G Billy Humphrey. Humphrey is a threat to score from anywhere on the floor, but after him the Bulldogs are pretty mediocre on offense. Tennessee's pressure may force Georgia be more up tempo than they want and not allow Humphrey to work in the half court. I think this game is competitive for about 25 minutes, but then the Vols pressure and speed overtakes the Bulldogs in a rout.Prediction: TennesseeOle Miss @ Miss StateI was really high on the Rebels and then they lost on the road at the easiest place to play in the SEC, Auburn. Miss State is coming on strong after struggling through a respectable non-conference schedule. Ole Miss is led by freshman Chris Warren and as he goes, so goes the Rebels. Miss S | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | Del McCoury at the Ryman, Nashville Tennessee | | 2008-01-03 10:04:52 | | I went to the big new years bash at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, featuring Del McCoury and friends. The friends being Jon Fishman of Phish, Drew Emmitt and Vince Herman from Leftover Salmon, and the Steep Canyon Rangers. If I had just seen Drew Emmitt by himself I would’ve thought “he’s a pretty good [...] | | By: Project-D | | |
| | | Tennessee Goes for 23 Straight | | 2007-11-23 23:41:00 | | Kentucky vs Tennessee 1:30 CBSLine: Kent –2.5, 65Tennessee leads 70-23-9Its very simple for Tennessee; if they beat the Wildcats for the 23rd straight time then the Vols are going to Atlanta to play the suddenly beatable LSU Tigers. If they lose then Georgia goes. With Navy’s win over Notre Dame earlier this year, Tennessee holds the longest consecutive win streak in DI at 22 straight over Kentucky. This is probably the Wildcats best chance to win in a long time.It seems like the Vols have 9 lives this year. They have been blown out in three games on the road this year against good teams (Florida, Cal, Alabama) and won just one (Miss St). They needed a FG pushed right to beat Vandy last week after being down 24-9 in the fourth quarter. However, the Vols have to a little peeved that they have a better record and could be going to the SECCG with a win yet they are an underdog.Andre Woodson will be playing his final game in Lexington as will LB Wesley Woodyard, WR Keenan Burton | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | USA Handles Stanford, Tennessee Edges Oklahoma | | 2007-11-21 19:39:39 | | By Mel Greenberg The United States’ best of the International set and acclaimed tops in the collegiate crowd stayed perfect Thursday night in what each hopes results in an eventual gold medal-style conclusion to each of their efforts. What passes as the USA Basketball National Team of the moment completed its barnstorming of some of [...] | | By: Pan 2007 | | |
| | Week 6 Preview, Tennessee at Tampa Bay | | 2007-10-14 17:49:22 | | The Tennessee Titans’ rushing defense has made it possible for the team to sport their current 3-1 record, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have pretty much made it to 3-2 with a stout defense of their own. These similarities will make for an interesting matchup when they hook up at Raymond James Stadium Sunday.
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| | | Week 2 Preview, Indianapolis at Tennessee | | 2007-09-15 16:07:14 | | The Indianapolis Colts, offenive juggernauts that they are, face the Tennessee Titans Sunday in what should be an interesting matchup. The visiting Colts will bring with them quarterback Peyton Manning; he completed 18-of-30 for 288 yards and three touchdowns last week vs. the Saints. Also not to be outdone are the wide receiver [...] | | By: NFL GridIron Gab | | |
| | Tennessee's Excise Tax on Illegal Drugs Ruled Unconstitutional | | 2007-09-07 07:00:00 | | Tennessee is one of twenty states that impose a tax on illicit drugs, at a rate of $3.50 per gram of marijuana, $50 per gram of cocaine, and $200 per gram of other controlled substances. We've previously noted that these "drug stamp taxes" or "crack taxes" became popular in the 1980's as an easy way for states to raise revenue from dealers and users who had plead guilty to drug offenses, since few pay the tax before they are arrested; convictions are not needed to levy the tax, and the burden of proof is lower. Tennessee raised $1.8 million last year from the tax.Today, the Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled that the tax is unconstitutional, exceeding the legislature's taxing power. (Read the full opinion in the case, Waters v. Chumley, from the Tennessean.) Article II, Section 28 of the Tennessee Constitution empowers the state to impose excise taxes on "privileges," and after reviewing of statutes and past cases, the court concluded that t | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
| | Florida, Tennessee Season Preview | | 2007-08-29 03:13:00 | | Tennessee9-4, 5-3Returning Starters: 11, 6 Off, 5 DefLetterman Returning: 44 (20 Off, 23 Def, 1 ST)Letterman Lost: 26 (13 Off, 11 Def, 3 ST)2006 ATS:8-4 ATS5-3 Fav3-1 Dog5-3 Off SU Win2-1 Off SU Loss4-0 Away Fav1-3 Home FavLast 7 Years ATS:38-4427-35 Fav11-9 Dog22-32 Off SU Win12-9 Off SU Loss14-27 Home Fav12-7 Away FavTennessee enters the 2007 with a wide range of predictions. They only return 11 starters total, but man feel Erik Ainge will have a big season in his second year under the tutelage of David Cutcliff (Peyton and Eli Manning). Running back LaMarcus Coker had some off season issues, but it appears he will be reinstated in time for the first game. The main area of concern is the wide receiver where all three starters were lost. Former FSU Seminole Kenny O’Neal could be the go to guy for Ainge. Eight of the top 10 lineman from a year ago returns, but the Vols did lose their best lineman in Arron Sears. Defensively, the top returns are FS Jonathan Hefney and LB Jerod Mayo. W | | By: ACC SEC Blog | | |
| | | Redstate guys on Tennessee Politicians | | 2007-07-26 23:52:14 | | Here's the redstate guys who asked a question at the most recent Democratic debate about Al Gore who is also from their state of Tennessee. Now here they are talking about Fred Thompson who is also...
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| | Tennessee Legislature: Hunka Hunka Tax Breaks | | 2007-07-02 07:00:00 | | The legislature in Tennessee has been stuck on some terrible fiscal policies over the past few years. From the introduction of a bill to tax pornography as a means to somehow replace the tax on food to the passage of a cigarette tax hike to pay for general spending on education or even veterans' benefits, the legislature is not always a model of good fiscal policy. And now we see that the Volunteer State has called for a special tax provision for the owner of Graceland. The short clip from USA Today:Tennessee's Legislature approved turning Graceland into a "Tourism Development Zone." If the Memphis City Council approves, Graceland's owner, CKX Inc., will get tax breaks to help build a $250 million convention hotel and visitors center at the former home of pop legend Elvis Presley.As numerous studies have shown, these types of special tax provisions to promote regional economic growth generally do little for a region, especially compared to the alternatives for whi | | By: Tax Policy Blog | | |
| | Tennessee Deputy Uses Pepper Spray to Subdue Woman Who Shot at Her | | 2007-06-20 20:54:00 | |
Who came to the rescue in this scenerio, my dear readers? It was the less than lethal weapon, the pepper spray, we plainly see!!! We also plainly see just how easy it is for a gun to be taken away from a person carrying it, thus giving the perpetrator the upper hand to inflict the harm they wish to cause. So which would be a better choice for personal safety in society, the lethal weapon or the pepper spray? I vote for the pepper spray. READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. | | By: Marilyn's Non-Violent Planet Newspage | | |
| | Tennessee Won't Let Elder-Abusers off the Hook | | 2007-06-18 16:12:00 | | Crime now a felony that can't be erasedBy SHEILA WISSNER Staff WriterKathy Gentry was dumbfounded when she arrived at the hospital to find that part of her 78-year-old father's right ear lobe had been cut off.An investigation revealed that James Graham, who had Alzheimer's disease, had been assaulted by an aide in the nursing home where he had been living. Gentry could not believe anyone would do such a thing."I was shocked. Totally shocked,'' Gentry said. "He was a very sweet, quiet man.''Crimes against people like Graham in their twilight years are on the rise, state figures show, and are expected to continue growing as baby boomers age, experts say.Now, people convicted of such crimes in Tennessee will have a felony on their records because of legislation the General Assembly approved in the past two weeks. The governor signed it into law last week.Another new law prohibits those who abuse the elderly from getting their records expunged. That law goes into effect July 1."The | | By: Elder Abuse | | |
| | | Off-Beat: Porn Star’s Blog Has Tennessee Trooper in Hot Water | | 2007-05-22 19:46:24 | | The Tennessee Highway Patrol has suspended a trooper who allegedly received a sexual favor from a porn star and recorded the act with a camera from his cruiser in return for ignoring her possession of illegal painkillers.
The woman, who goes by the stage name Barbie Cummings, said that at a traffic stop on May [...] | | By: What a Weenie! | | |
| | Mountain Lodge in Tennessee | | 2007-05-15 01:16:00 | | Crossville, Tennessee's Cumberland Mountain Lodge provides a peaceful and quiet getaway with panoramic views of one of Tennessee's most beautiful farms and the surrounding mountains. This Crossville, TN vacation lodge provides accommodations for up to six adults. Guests of this Crossville, Tenn lodge have full access to the farm's 700 acres where hiking, fishing, agritourism, bird watching, and other wildlife observation are some of the many activities available. While staying at the Lodge, guests have membership in the nearby Lake Tansi Village Resort and Country Club for golf, boat rentals, tennis, and dining. Crossville is considered the golf capital of Tennessee. There are many other courses within a short drive of the lodge. | | By: Special Holiday Homes | | |
| | Tennessee Carries Out First Execution Since Lethal Injection Review | | 2007-05-09 20:54:57 | | NASHVILLE, May 9 — Philip R. Workman’s execution date has come and gone five times in the quarter-century since his conviction for shooting a Memphis police officer. Early Wednesday, he was finally executed at the Riverbend prison on the industrial outskirts of this city.
The execution, the first since the state reviewed and revised its lethal injection procedures, came after a flurry of appeals from Mr. Workman’s attorneys, who unsuccessfully sought stays from the U.S. Supreme Court and the Tennessee Supreme Court.
Good, Tennessee came to their senses, maybe they’ll start to clear out their death row now…
To me, the only thing cruel or unusual about the death penalty is the way it tortures the family of the person that was murdered by the slime-ball being executed, WHY should these families have to wait, in some case, literally for years before they see justice for their loss??
Tennessee and most of the 36 other states that use lethal injection have a three- | | By: TexasFred's | | |
| | Minor Matters: Tennessee Smokies | | 0000-00-00 00:00:00 | | The way Jake Fox is launching moonshots this year, you better hang on to his autographed cardboard.
We’re back with a new installment of Minor Matters, this time heading down to the Double-A level, where we’ll check in on a few Cubs’ farmhands currently toiling for the Tennessee Smokies. After a strong first half in which [...] | | By: RotoRob | | |
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