News - Friday, March 11, 2022

Spouses have different ways of showing each other they care. Some buy flowers. Others prepare a candlelit meal. Those with a creative streak write poetry.

Then there’s Joshua Anderson, who found what might be a wholly unique way to express love to his wife: He cowrote a bill.

I’ve known Judge David Hensley for over 17 years. When we met, David was in private practice and I was working as a staff attorney for the Division of Workers’ Compensation (now called the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation). A lot has changed since then, but many constants remain.

Gov. Bill Lee will consider Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge Tom Greenholtz and three other names for the two imminent vacancies on the Court of Criminal Appeals Eastern Section.

The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments considered Greenholtz and six other applicants when it met earlier this month to select nominees for the vacancies.

In the aftermath of 9/11, Minneapolis Realtor Ruth Johnson co-founded Homes for Heroes as a way of thanking the countless people who provided aid following the attacks, including the firefighters, police officers and EMS workers who died in the line of duty at the twin towers.

The political climate of our country, as well as the world, is taking center stage these days. Through TV, phones and social media, people are becoming more and more aware of the issues that affect their day-to-day lives without being provided the kind of news and information that would enable them to make an informed decision.

This March marks the sixth annual Ladder Safety Month, presented by the American Ladder Institute. With the spring building and home improvement season kicking off, homebuilders and homeowners alike should refresh their training on ladder safety.

There are over 137 ladder injuries every day in the U.S. In fact, ladder accidents account for 10 times more emergency room than house fires.

Potholes are the great leveler. They waylay Toyotas and Teslas alike, without thought to age, income or educational attainment. In a divided world, they are a uniter for focused hatred. And around Nashville and elsewhere in Tennessee they are spreading like misinformation on social media.

Daniel Fosbinder has joined the Austin Hatcher Foundation as facilities and industrial arts manager. Fosbinder will perform facility maintenance and oversee the foundation’s Industrial Arts Therapy Division. The division consists of woodworking, small engine repair and vehicle builds.

Construction on the final phase of a trail that will connect White Oak Park to Stringer’s Ridge is underway. This phase of the White Oak Connector will improve a multiuse gravel path linking the two public parks.

“This effort has seen inspiring support from neighbors, local businesses, foundations and our construction partners,” says TPL Tennessee State Director Noel Durant. “We’re grateful to the City of Red Bank for making this trail possible.”

It’s pretty hard to get lost while driving these days because your smartphone’s Global Positioning System can get you just about anywhere. And as an investor, you can have a similar experience by employing another directional tool – a personalized financial strategy.

In just a couple of months, a new cohort of college graduates will leave behind their careers as students and start new ones as entry-level workers. And for many – regardless of age – that change brings a whole new financial landscape to navigate.

Republican lawmakers in Tennessee don’t think very highly of Democratic voters, for the same reason bank robbers don’t think very highly of cops. They interfere with business.

But I’m beginning to believe those same lawmakers don’t have much faith in Republican voters, either. Case in point: The coming election for the 5th Congressional District, recently redrawn by legislators to turn it from blue to red.

It has been difficult to find a new car in today’s market, which is plagued by chip shortages and supply chain issues. Many dealership lots are looking bare, and the few cars they carry might not have the options you need or are more expensive than you planned on spending.

Kennedy Chandler isn’t putting much thought into his professional future. The Tennessee freshman guard has more immediate concerns.

Chandler wants to help the Vols make a lengthy run in the postseason. If it’s his only year in college, he wants to make it last as long as possible.