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Updated: Superdelegate Davis slow to endorse Obama

The rise of Sen. Barack Obama, to become the Democrats’ presidential nominee has put most of his party’s faithful on his bandwagon — but not Lincoln Davis, a rural Tennessee Congressman with gubernatorial ambitions. More

Lady Vol swimmer makes Olympic team

Christine Magnuson, one of the most accomplished swimmers to come through the Lady Vols swimming program, earned a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team Monday by winning the 100m butterfly at the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. More

Four schools recognized for successful implementation of jobs program

Four Metro schools have been recognized for their results in implementation of a PENCIL Foundation-operated program, Jobs for Tennessee Graduates (JTG), according to a Monday statement from Metro Nashville Public Schools. More

Local artist wins claim against Project A

Local artist Sheppard Jones won a default judgment of $3,200 against Project A art gallery in General Sessions Court Monday when the gallery owner failed to appear in court. More

Obama may produce $1 trillion deficit, Gross says

Bill Gross, manager of the world’s biggest bond fund at Pacific Investment Management Co., anticipates Barack Obama will be the next president and that his administration may have no other choice than to produce the first $1 trillion U.S. budget deficit. More

War funding bill may save DCS workers

A war funding bill signed into law Monday could allow about 160 Department of Children’s Services employees to keep their jobs, but the Bredesen administration doesn’t yet know its full impact. More

School rezoning task force to consider input from public

A task force preparing a proposal for zoning of Metro students will meet tomorrow, and publicly consider input gathered at public hearings throughout the community. More

Final sidewalk and bikeways update months away

The public comment period on the draft of the strategic plan for sidewalks and bikeways in Davidson County concluded Monday, with about 100 citizens submitting comments to Public Works. More

One year later, Preds goaltending totally different

Last season the goaltending for the Nashville Predators was surprising on a number of levels. More

Tatum hopes to give Vols another backcourt weapon

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee Vols basketball fans didn’t really get a chance to see much of Cameron Tatum last season. More

Ask Amy

DEAR AMY: My son, "Sam," is 17, and on his summer break he spends six weeks with his dad in another state. His dad and I have been divorced for 12 years. More

TVision: Rascal Flatts, Chesney featured in holiday spectaculars

High gas prices and other economic woes may cut down on the number of travelers this holiday weekend, something that the networks are certainly noticing. More

Congress: The Supreme courtiers

Out of 16 major American institutions, Congress ranks dead last in the eyes of the American people according to Gallup. Even HMOs are more revered. If Carrot Top and Joey Buttafuoco were elected to Congress, it would improve the legislative branch’s reputation. More

Letters to the Editor

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Titans sign Stewart to multi-year deal

The Tennessee Titans announced Monday they have signed starting right tackle David Stewart to a multi-year contract extension. Terms were not disclosed. More

May Town Center developers move location of proposed bridge

The developers of May Town Center have proposed a new location for a bridge over the Cumberland River to ease opposition against the development. More

The Chatter Class: Does property type play a role in eminent domain?

Eminent domain is moving to the forefront of chattering as the government moves to condemn Joy Ford’s property next to Music Row. More

THE MUSIC BIZ: Beauty consultant is blazing a trail through music world

Native Nashvillian and entrepreneur Nyke has always been a huge music fan. One of the current shots on her Web site Xclusiveskin.com features her with a makeup brush in front of several seven-inch vinyl singles. More

Healthways’ condition takes a downturn

Over the past couple of years, Healthways has grown by leaps and bounds, winning contract after contract for disease management services and expanding with an acquisition. More

ON MUSIC ROW: Nashville economy rockin’ with ‘Hannah Montana’ film

The Hannah Montana feature currently being shot in Middle Tennessee is more than a feather in Nashville’s entertainment cap: It is also providing employment to hundreds of local people. More