By Kayla Fleming via Macon County Times
On Thursday, February 16th, State Senator Mae Beavers held a town hall meeting at the Macon County Welcome Center. The purpose of Beavers’ meetings was to discuss Governor Bill Haslam’s proposed seven cent raise in the state gas tax.… Continue reading
By Andy Sher via Times Free Press
Supporters of Gov. Bill Haslam’s transportation funding bill zigzagged past opponents in a key House panel Wednesday and emerged with an altered plan they nonetheless control and can change down the road.
Transportation Subcommittee members approved the bill, but minus the Republican governor’s proposed gas tax increase.… Continue reading
via Nashville Business Journal
The Transit Alliance of Middle Tennessee is pleased to announce the selection of Pete Wooten as board chair.
Pete Wooten is a financial adviser at Pinnacle Financial Partners. He has been an integral part of the Transit Alliance and the board for over two years.… Continue reading
By Meg Garner via Nashville Business Journal
Sorry, Nashville drivers: You might as well mark at least one day off your calendars because you’re going to spend more than 24 hours in your car this year sitting in traffic.
Nashville is the 23rd most-congested city in the United States, with drivers spending 34 hours stuck in traffic annually, according to a new study.… Continue reading
By Kayla Fleming via Macon County Times
On Thursday, February 16th, State Senator Mae Beavers held a town hall meeting at the Macon County Welcome Center. The purpose of Beavers’ meetings was to discuss Governor Bill Haslam’s proposed seven cent raise in the state gas tax.… Continue reading