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April 17, 2009
If you're fed up with telemarketers you'll like this story. Comcast is paying a $900,000 fine for violating the Do Not Call rules. The Federal Trade commission says some of Comcast’s internal call centers and vendors made more than... April 17, 2009
Lebanon city officials are cautiously working with a company that plans to market cellular concrete and green technologies. The City Attorney and the Commissioner of Public Safety made an unusual trip to Spokane, Washington to... April 16, 2009
The company that operates Stones River Mall in Murfreesboro has filed for bankruptcy protection. General Growth Properties is the second largest shopping mall developer and operator in the country. GGP's debts... April 16, 2009
When the state closed down Nashville Dodge in Antioch last month, it created financial quicksand for customers. Some cars are stuck at the dealership. Some owners who traded in an old car to buy a new one are now stuck making... April 15, 2009
While the First Lady planted a vegetable garden at the White House, a Nashville nursery was ready to seize the moment. Gardens of Babylon has a new backyard gardening service to help people start their own vegetable gardens at home. ... April 15, 2009
The Standard Candy Company, maker of GooGoo Clusters, has filed suit against a California company that wanted fish oil added to Nashville's famous candy. Standard claims NutraBella, Inc. ordered up a batch of snack... April 13, 2009
An audit of unpaid taxes in Montgomery County shows the businesses owe more than $750,000 in unpaid taxes. That's why the county is hiring a business tax enforcement officer. They're looking for a CPA to audit business accounts, cross check city... April 13, 2009
An economic bright spot for drivers comes from the U.S. Department of Energy. The price of gas is expected to remain stable this spring. It may go up a little before Memorial Day, but nothing to like last summer. Demand is... April 13, 2009
More than 19% of the office space in downtown Nashville is vacant right now. Rents are going down, and tenants may hold the power over prices. Developers continue to build new office buildings. A million square feet of office space is... April 9, 2009
Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores has agreed to settle a sexual harasment suit and pay $225,000. The Lebanon based company is accused of allowing male empoyees to make sexual jokes and lewd remarks to women. The incidents took place at... April 9, 2009
Nashville International Airport is hoping to land a new airplane maintenance facility worth at least $7 million in construction and equipment. Jet Blue and Lufthansa are floating the plan in Nashville, Orlando and Rome, NY. The... April 7, 2009
Don't call it a car. Nissan calls it a "mobile device." The quirky looking car debuted on Monday's night's episode of Heroes on NBC. Nissan is advertising the Cube to younger drivers who want to customize and personalize their... April 6, 2009
A nasty divorce can be the kiss of death for a business. Warring spouses fight over the assets. Business details end up on the public record for competitors to see. A new trend in divorce law can preserve the wealth and save the... April 3, 2009
Memphis based Federal Express has shipped pink slips to 1,000 workers, including 500 in Tennessee. All are white collar employees. The company is taking extraordinary measures to stay profitable, starting with $1 billion in budget cuts, and... April 1, 2009
The bad economy has been good to Dollar General. The discounter based in Kentucky plans to open 450 new stores across the country. The new jobs will be at all levels, from corporate executives, to part time workers in the... April 1, 2009
Happy Meals may not be so happy when your children order French Fries... |
