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September 2011 Archives

Mayoral Sniping Continues on Twitter
The mayoral run-off is in full swing, and Mark Padgett and Madeline Rogero have started to take shots at each other, as we reported yesterday....Read More Published 09/30/2011 at 3:58 PM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Sept. 30-Oct. 2
The Daily Fact: Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall.BENEFITS, FESTIVALS, PARTIESWDVX-Travaganza6-9 p.m. Friday, Boyd's Jig & Reel. $100.Benefit concert and dinner to raise funds for WDVX,...Read More Published 09/30/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Fact-Checking Padgett and Rogero: Plagiarism and Diapers
So the day after Tuesday's primary vote, the two remaining mayoral contenders came out swinging -- or at least spitting and snarling a little. As...Read More Published 09/29/2011 at 2:51 PM 0 comments
Breaking Down Burchett's Pay Proposal
There are presumably a lot of happy Knox County employees after County Mayor Tim Burchett proposed a 3 percent pay raise for them, to start...Read More Published 09/29/2011 at 11:57 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Sept. 29
The Daily Fact: Happy birthday, Mr. Killer.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Charlie McCarroll with Ange BoxallNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.An old, old-time fidder and a (sorry)...Read More Published 09/29/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Sept. 28
The Daily Fact: Bad day at the Spaghetti House.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Two Man Gentlemen Band with Tennessee SheiksNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free."Raucous, retro swing"...Read More Published 09/28/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Sept. 27
The Daily Fact: It's a mighty rough road from Lynchburg down to Danville.CIVIXPrimary Election Day8 a.m.-8 p.m., all city and 6th state Senate poll locations.If...Read More Published 09/27/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Unemployment High in South
The New York Times today takes a look at where the recession and anemic recovery (and possible re-recession) of the last few years has hit...Read More Published 09/26/2011 at 1:36 PM 0 comments
Just FYI: That Anti-Rogero Leaflet Ain't From Us
Politics often inspire our nation's kooks to disseminate their loopy theories, and Knoxville's kook contingent is no exception--especially as the local primaries loom. (Go vote on...Read More Published 09/26/2011 at 12:27 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Sept. 26
The Daily Fact: A meeting of the minds.CIVIXKnox County Commission2 p.m., Main Assembly Room, City County BuildingOn the agenda for the monthly meeting: safe sex,...Read More Published 09/26/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Do Low Early Vote #s Help Rogero?
So the stats are in on early voting in the Sept. 27 primaries, and they're predictably dinky. By the end of the day Thursday, the...Read More Published 09/23/2011 at 11:44 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Sept. 23-25
The Daily Fact: Fall. Fall. Fall.FESTIVALSGreekfest11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Noon-6 p.m. Sunday. St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Free-$3.The 31st edition of the annual...Read More Published 09/23/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Sept. 22
The Daily Fact: Downfall of the Sword-Brothers.CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations around town.Final day of early voting in the city and state primaries. Primary election day is next...Read More Published 09/22/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Local Politicos fer Madeline (including Steve Hunley)
A few weeks ago, we noted that northeast Knox newspaper publisher (the Focus) and general political player Steve Hunley had quit his formal post with...Read More Published 09/21/2011 at 3:41 PM 0 comments
Three People Connected to Henry Granju Arrested on Drug Charges
If you have been following the case of Henry Granju, the Knoxville teenager who died after a drug overdose last year, then you will probably...Read More Published 09/21/2011 at 8:12 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Sept. 21
The Daily Fact: Hello Bilbo.CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations around town.Early voting in the city and state primaries continues through Sept. 22. Primary election day is Sept. 27.Brown Bag,...Read More Published 09/21/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Uh, Maybe We Don't Want Amazon Here
When Amazon announced plans to build new distribution centers in Chattanooga and Cleveland, there was much gnashing of the teeth. Yeah, there was the sales...Read More Published 09/20/2011 at 2:20 PM 0 comments
Brown Bag-It on Climate Change
Wednesday at noon, you can join Metro Pulse managing editor Jesse Fox Mayshark (aka, me) for a discussion of James Hoggan's book Climate Cover-Up. The...Read More Published 09/20/2011 at 11:21 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Sept. 20
The Daily Fact: Stevie's birthday.CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations around town.Early voting in the city and state primaries continues through Sept. 22. Primary election day is Sept. 27.U.S. Trade...Read More Published 09/20/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Sept. 19
The Daily Fact: Avast! (Some inspiration, if you need it.)CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations around town.Early voting in the city and state primaries continues through Sept. 22. Primary election...Read More Published 09/19/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
ACLU Responds to Burchett About the Library Ban. Surprise! They Don't Like It.
As we reported earlier this week, it seems quite possible that Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett's new policy banning every single one of Knox County's...Read More Published 09/16/2011 at 5:47 PM 0 comments
Did Derek Dooley's Orange Pants Cost $1,423.32? UPDATE: No.
When I wrote about Derek Dooley earlier this month, I got a lot of heat in the KNS comments and elsewhere for daring to describe...Read More Published 09/16/2011 at 10:48 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Sept. 16-18
The Daily Fact: The death of Hildegard.WEEKEND PICKSBaconfestFriday and Saturday, locations around town. $5-$150.The celebration of all things cured and piggy. Several events are sold...Read More Published 09/16/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Victoria vs. The Chamber
Republican state Senate candidate Victoria DeFreese is not exactly shy about sharing her opinion -- as you can read in her answers to our candidate...Read More Published 09/15/2011 at 4:48 PM 0 comments
Are You Ready for Some (Indoor) Football?
The Arena Football League may be no more, but fear not, lovers of all things football - the Professional Indoor Football League has arrived, and...Read More Published 09/15/2011 at 3:31 PM 0 comments
Sexy Library Arrest Not All That Sexy
So a sex offender was arrested at Lawson McGhee Library this morning, just three days after Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett issued an edict banning...Read More Published 09/15/2011 at 3:10 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Sept. 15
The Daily Fact: El Grito, give or take a few hours.CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations around town.Early voting in the city and state primaries continues through Sept. 22. Primary...Read More Published 09/15/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Sept. 14
The Daily Fact: O! Say, can you see?CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations around town.Early voting in the city and state primaries continues through Sept. 22. Primary election day is...Read More Published 09/14/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Of Mayoral Pets and Things
We here at Metro Pulse love the cute fuzzy things. (Well, most of us. We sometimes just have to ignore our coworkers who don't actually...Read More Published 09/13/2011 at 11:12 AM 0 comments
Mystery Campaign Postcard May Violate Law
Cliff Rodgers, administrator of the Knox County Election Commission, says a postcard sent out sometime late last week with pictures of four local candidates may...Read More Published 09/13/2011 at 8:43 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Sept. 13
The Daily Fact: The strange case of Mr. Gage.CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations around town.Early voting in the city and state primaries continues through Sept. 22. Primary election day...Read More Published 09/13/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Monday, Sept. 12
The Daily Fact: Half Moon, will travel.CIVIXEarly VotingVarious locations around town.Early voting in the city and state primaries continues through Sept. 22. Primary election day...Read More Published 09/12/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Weekend Plan-It: Sept. 9-11
The Daily Fact: A photograph.WEEKEND PICKS9/11 Remembrance Procession and Service8:25 a.m. Sunday, Market Square.Mayor Dan Brown will lead a quiet march from Market Square to...Read More Published 09/09/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Yelping With Cormac
Sometimes you're in San Francisco and want to find a new place to eat, or where to spend a free afternoon. You also want Pulizer...Read More Published 09/08/2011 at 2:52 PM 0 comments
Finally! A Rogero Campaign Ad!
The day after early voting started, Madeline Rogero has finally released her first campaign ad. And while it's generic - she loves Knoxville, cute kids...Read More Published 09/08/2011 at 1:08 PM 0 comments
David Fowler's Tireless Gay-Bashing
You'd think that with the Legislature out of session, we might at least get a breather from the anti-gay bile and bigotry that has become...Read More Published 09/08/2011 at 10:40 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Sept. 8
The Daily Fact: David unveiled.CIVIXMetropolitan Planning Commission1:30 p.m., Main Assembly Room, City County BuildingThe monthly meeting: subdivisions, rezonings, and (wait for it) uses-on-review!CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate...Read More Published 09/08/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Wednesday, Sept. 7
The Daily Fact: That's Ms. America, to you.CIVIXEarly Voting11 a.m.-7 p.m., various sites around Knoxville.Early voting begins today for the Sept. 27 primary. If you...Read More Published 09/07/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
Hultquist Testimonials ... There Are No Words
Joe Hultquist seems like a really nice guy, so we really, really hope he didn't pay for this video of testimonials about people who like...Read More Published 09/06/2011 at 3:56 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Tuesday, Sept. 6
The Daily Fact: Goodbye, Walden.CIVIXKnox County Board of Education5 p.m., 1st Floor, Andrew Johnson Building. Work session before Wednesday's monthly meeting. On the agenda: redistricting.Knoxville City Council7 p.m.,...Read More Published 09/06/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Labor Daily Plan-It: Monday, Sept. 5
The Daily Fact: The reason for the season.CULTCHAWDVX Blue Plate Special: Knox County Jug Stompers with the Shaky ShowNoon, Knoxville Visitor Center. Free.Old-timey ruckus raisers,...Read More Published 09/05/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments
The Boomsday Plan-It: Sept. 2-4
The Daily Fact: Cornwallis takes Cooch's Bridge.WEEKEND PICKSFirst Friday5-9 p.m. Friday, in and around downtown.The monthly gamut of gallery shows, wine tasting, and music.Christabel and...Read More Published 09/01/2011 at 12:05 PM 0 comments
The Daily Plan-It: Thursday, Sept. 1
The Daily Fact: Enter Qaddafi.CIVIXNewsTalk 98.7 Mayoral Debate8 a.m., Crowne Plaza.Hallerin Hilton Hill will moderate--and broadcast live, if you can't make it in person. (Metro...Read More Published 09/01/2011 at 8:00 AM 0 comments

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