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Wamp says debate put Tennessee in good light
Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., gave high marks to Belmont University for its hosting of last Tuesday’s presidential debate
October 11, 2008
Blog: DNA testing reveals my “deep” ancestry
I felt slightly creepy as I stole into the bathroom at work to scrape the inside of my mouth — for the second time that day.
October 8, 2008
Chattanooga: Littlefield calls Wamp on auto suppliers concerns
Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., said he received two phone calls this week from Chattanooga Mayor Ron Littlefield, who was in Germany meeting with auto parts suppliers interested in locating near the planned Volkswagen assembly plant at Enterprise South.
October 4, 2008
Washington: Offshore oil drilling limit dropped
After taking much heat from Republicans over the past several weeks, Democrats in Congress this week finally agreed to allow the congressional moratorium on offshore oil drilling to expire.
September 27, 2008
Washington: Alexander plugs his plug-in hybrid
For months, Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., has been touting the potential of plug-in hybrid vehicles and pushing for legislation to incentivize them.
September 20, 2008
Staff Blog: Cheney plane touches down, leaves without incident
Milling around Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport awaiting the arrival of Vice President Dick Cheney this morning, a handful of TV and print journalists got a friendly warning from a young Secret Service agent.
September 19, 2008
Blog: A shocking experience
So once I told some of my fellow writers that I was going out to South Pittsburg, Tenn. to write about Tasers the first thing a few asked me was “Are you going to get Tased?”
September 19, 2008
Political Blog: A Hillary supporter’s transformation in Denver
Since returning from the Democratic National Convention I have sifted through memories of the serious, the funny, the suspenseful and the inspiring.
September 15, 2008
Wamp says ‘Gang of 10’ plan deficient on offshore drilling
The bipartisan “Gang of 10” energy bill backed by Sens. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.; Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga.; and Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., doesn’t go nearly far enough in addressing the country’s energy needs, said Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn.
September 13, 2008
The day the world changed
Gordon Robertson was more than a little excited as he climbed into his producer's chair at the 700 Club on that bright, clear Tuesday morning seven years ago.
September 11, 2008
Political Blog: It’s time to hit the campaign trail
The morning began with our final delegation breakfast, which we shared with our Alaska friends. Sarah Palin is the talk of both delegations.
September 6, 2008
Tennessee: 2010 governor’s race begins taking shape at convention
Besides all the prime-time speeches at the Republican National Convention this week in St. Paul, Minn., Tennessee delegates also attended various caucus meetings, receptions and other events, many of them focusing on home-state issues.
September 6, 2008
GOP political blog: Tennessee delegation staying busy
The announcement of Sarah Palin as VP occurred while I was serving in the Convention Rules Committee meeting.
September 1, 2008
Political Blog: We’ve arrived
We’ve arrived at the Ramada in Bloomington, Minn., Convention home for the Tennessee Delegation. The drive up was great — we saw a number of places we'll stop on the trip home.
August 31, 2008
Political blog: Heroes and a political awakening
Row after row of buses pulled up to Invesco Field with delegates and DNC members. Many attending this historic event did not have the luxury of riding shuttles and had to walk for many blocks. The light rail was blocked off at the closest location for security reasons.
August 30, 2008
Highlights

First Person

Wamp says debate put Tennessee in good light
2008-10-11
Rep. Zach Wamp, R-Tenn., gave high marks to Belmont University for its hosting of last Tuesday’s presidential debate

Metro Chatt

State Senate credited for VW plant
2008-10-12
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville, placed the credit for bringing a Volkswagen assembly plant to Chattanooga squarely on the shoulders of the state Senate when he addressed the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club on Monday.

CD Reviews

CD Reviews: Justin Townes Earle: “The Good Life.” Bloodshot Records.
2008-02-11
For those who loved country before Music Row smothered it in studio laquerwork or who are just fans of flavorful southern music with short attention spans, here’s the skinny on singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earle’s studio debut “The Good LIfe”: as soon as it hits shelves March 25, pick it up.

Tech Cast

Tech Cast: Tech and Wall Street
2008-10-07
This week in the column I again tackle a few of your e-mail questions.

Food

Restaurant recommendations requested
2008-10-08
Whenever I get recommendations for restaurants from readers, I always try to follow up with a visit.

Prep Sports

Dates to circle and why
2008-10-12
Jason Fitzgerald was watching this week’s opponent, Red Bank, in its game with Cleveland when he stopped to answer the phone.

NASCAR

Young: Johnson-Knaus pairing is highly effective
2008-10-12
If the first four races in the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship have proven anything, it’s just how important the relationship between driver and crew chief is.

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