MetroPulse Stories: Ear to the Ground

Both Parties Are Having Trouble Finding Possible Replacements for Tindell

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:01:00 -0000

Not much has changed in that Republicans and Democrats alike are finding it difficult to find good candidates to replace the departing state Rep. Harry Tindell, D-Knoxville.

Meet the KUB Vegetation Management Staff

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:59:00 -0000

Outside a power outage, the most contact Knoxville Utilities Board has with customers is its sometimes controversial tree-trimming program.

KTSC Hopes Moxley Carmichael Will Help Restore Trust

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:57:00 -0000

Much of the focus of the controversy over Gloria Ray’s compensation by the Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corp. is over $400,000 due her with salary and bonuses—but this isn’t something that started this year.

Did Tourism Head Get Bonus Pay From Hail Storm?

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:35:00 -0000

Inquiring minds want to know if Gloria Ray benefits from a hail storm.

The Booting Heard ’Round the World

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:32:00 -0000

When Bistro at the Bijou owner Martha Boggs told state Sen. Stacey Campfield he wasn’t welcome at her restaurant on Sunday due to his views on homosexuality and AIDS, little did she know she would become a national cause célèbre.

Attorney Gordon Ball Can't Get a Billion-Dollar Break

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:30:00 -0000

An Illinois judge has refused to reinstate a $1.1 billion judgment against State Farm won by Knoxville attorney Gordon Ball.

Outlaws Club President Mark Lester Released

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:29:00 -0000

Former Outlaws motorcycle club president Mark Lester has been released from a federal prison in North Carolina to a halfway house in Knoxville.

Arts Group Cabal Plots Takeover!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:43:00 -0000

The kerfuffle over Gloria Ray’s compensation heading the non-profit Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corp. has rocked the city’s establishment and frayed friendships.

Developer Says Tupelo Honey Café Coming to Market Square

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:42:00 -0000

He didn’t get all the money he wanted, but the developer behind the Oliver Hotel got enough of a facade improvement grant from the Central Business Improvement District to say that Asheville restaurant Tupelo Honey Café will indeed open on Market Square, most likely by June.

Here's Who is Endorsing Who in Republican Primary

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:39:00 -0000

State Sen. Stacey Campfield, R-Knoxville, was in South Carolina Saturday night helping Newt Gingrich celebrate his victory over Mitt Romney in the Republican primary.

With Rep. Harry Tindell Opting Out, Who Will Run For His District?

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:37:00 -0000

State Rep. Harry Tindell, D-Knoxville, has decided not to run for re-election. The Democrats are no longer in charge, he is no longer a committee chairman, and the Republicans redrew his seat to make re-election an uphill battle. But thus far people are still trying to find potential candidates.

Tindell May Survive Republican Redistricting

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:24:00 -0000

Democrats are encouraged by the final makeup of state Rep. Harry Tindell’s district.

Hunley Likes McMillan

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:23:00 -0000

Steve Hunley has been establishing himself as a go-to guy in politics in east and north Knox County and countywide. The publisher of the Knoxville Focus is not bashful about candidates he supports.

Newt, Campfield Like Drug Testing

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:21:00 -0000

Great (?) minds think alike?

Harriman Explores Ghost Tourism

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:19:00 -0000

While the city of Harriman is nearing completion of its Princess Theater reconstruction in an effort to revitalize its downtown, municipal leaders are also apparently turning to the dead for new life.

Papers Relating to 2006 Resignation of Knoxville Fire Chief Carlos Perez Released

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:44:00 -0000

A Metro Pulse Freedom of Information request to the incoming Rogero administration produced two documents regarding the 2006 resignation of Knoxville Fire Chief Carlos Perez.

Knoxville Rated 8th Most Gay in Nation

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:41:00 -0000

So: It’s officially official. Knoxville is more gay-friendly than Atlanta. And Denver, Long Beach, Austin, Portland, Little Rock, and Grand Rapids, Mich.

Jefferson County Tomorrow Claims Norfolk Southern Seeks to Demolish Structures

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:38:00 -0000

The leaders of Jefferson County Tomorrow, the group fighting plans to build an intermodal facility in New Market, sent members a memo this week about their discovery of a request for bids to demolish eight structures in the neighborhood.

Will the V-Roys Ever Play Together Again?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:49:00 -0000

The big question on most fans’ minds after the New Year's Eve show was whether the band would make music together again.

Downtown Parking: A 2012 Preview

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:48:00 -0000

Yogi Berra is alleged to have said no one goes to a certain restaurant anymore because it’s too crowded. Are we at the point where no one goes downtown anymore because all the parking spaces are full?