tennessee

Marriage (MM #3015)

They’re changing the laws regarding marriage here in Tennessee. And while it’s not something major, it does seems a bit odd. Of course I’m always amazed at the things that government feels the need to weigh in on…

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Voter Registration (MM #2949)

I’ve never understood why states make it so difficult for citizen to vote. The state of Tennessee is currently working on a new plan to limit voter registration drives. I’m thinking if it were easier to register in the first place there would be no need for this…

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Roads And Bridges (MM #2938)

A couple of months ago I discussed the importance of repairing and improving our existing roads and bridges. And while the infrastructure doesn’t seem as urgent as healthcare or immigration, it is. I just read a report the other day about the problems that we’re already facing in Tennessee…

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Four Seasons (MM #2515)

For years people have joked about the weather in Nashville. In fact many claim you can truly experience all four season in about 48 hours. Now I know that they’re being facetious, but in the end they’re actually pretty close to being truthful…

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Proposed Laws (MM #2429)

State laws fascinate me. It’s bizarre what’s okay in one state but not another. Whenever I find a story about proposed laws I stop to read. Here in Tennessee there’s talk about a new statute that will outlaw celebratory gunfire.  I wonder how many states allow shooting a gun to celebrate.  Maybe that was popular…

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Move Over (MM #2292)

Yesterday I talked about the fact that Tennessee has enacted 133 new laws. I finally read through the list of new laws. One change, is to our move over law…

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New Laws (MM #2291)

Most states choose July 1st to enact new laws. That’s the plan in Tennessee this year as well. In fact Tennessee is adding 133 new laws to the books…

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Infrastructure (MM #2147)

Politicians discuss many issues in Washington. But few talk about our infrastructure. The Governor of Tennessee recently spoke about our roads and bridges, and that pleased me.  But sadly there’s not a lot of good news on the subject.

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Gas Crisis (MM #2008)

It’s been feeling like the 1970’s around Nashville lately. The state of Tennessee is having a gas crisis. A gas pipeline in Alabama burst, so we’re having a shortage.  With all of the long gas lines I’ve witnessed, I’ve been getting a feeling of deja vu all over again…

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Vacation Destinations (MM #1864)

There are truly so many vacation destinations for each of to choose. Lately I keep running into more people who make Tennessee a regular vacation choice. Once they find out I’m from Tennessee they have to tell me all about it…

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