As a State of Emergency was declared for several middle Tennessee counties, a price gouging act has kicked in. In the declaration, TEMA states up to eight inches of rain fell in some locations which affected Cheatham, Davidson, Macon, Montgomery,…
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Absurd State Regulations Lead to Lawsuit
A lawsuit disputing a Tennessee law requiring a license in order to shampoo a person’s hair will move forward. The suit filed by the Beacon Center of Tennessee on behalf of multiple plaintiffs against the Board of Cosmetology says the…
Read MoreLGBT Bathroom Controversy Leads to Positive Rule Change by Metro
Nashville businesses with single-toilet restrooms are no longer required to have one facility specifically for women and another just for men. The Metro Council voted unanimously on a final of three readings Tuesday to broaden exceptions for unisex restrooms, which…
Read MoreRules Prevail Over Residents’ Needs at Nashville Farmer’s Market
The administration of the Nashville farmer’s market expects a revenue loss of around $200,000 as 2016 brings with it a new policy that changes the rules of the game. As of January of this year, this new policy states that…
Read MoreNashville One of the Most Business Friendly Cities
When stacked up with cities of similar size, Nashville’s quite an affordable place to do business. Or so goes the assessment by a recent study from KPMG’s corporate site-selection division. Among peer metros with between 750,000 and 2 million people,…
Read MoreWhy Does the GOP Legislature Fear the Free Market?
The operator of a large chain of beer and liquor stores says an effort to cap new retail licenses is an effort to stamp out competition in Tennessee. The main focus of the bill that advanced out of the House…
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