Wed
Nov 15 2006
02:16 am
By: Rich Hailey
What: Post Election BlogFest
Where: Barley's in the Old City, Knoxville
When: Friday, Nov 17 6:30PM
Why: To celebrate the end of political ads for another 12 months or so.
Come one, come all, bring friends, kids, babies, spouses, even that strange guy that stares at you over the water cooler at work.
RSVP me here, or by email
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Discussing:
- SoKno discombobulation continues (1 reply)
- Execution failed!!! (3 replies)
- GOP Senator "deserves the obloquy" (2 replies)
- AI company going public says "existential risks to humanity" (2 replies)
- Michaela Barnett for Congress TN-02 (2 replies)
- Timing is everything (2 replies)
- Presidential protest? Deja vu? (3 replies)
- Republican midterm strategy 2026 (2 replies)
- Kerbela Development: Understanding the Appeal and What Happens Next (1 reply)
- 865 Neyland Entertainment District announcement (3 replies)
- Federal court rules Constitution doesn't guarantee clean water (2 replies)
- Trump Admin wants rid of DEI bike lanes (1 reply)
TN Progressive
- View from the Overlook (Whitescreek Journal)
- Alcoa property taxes will probably not go up (BlountViews)
- Smith & Wesson not a good fit for Blount County (BlountViews)
- Pellissippi Parkway extension delayed again (BlountViews)
- Blount County early voting record turnout (BlountViews)
- WATCH THIS SPACE. (Left Wing Cracker)
- America As It Is Right Now (RoaneViews)
- A friend sent this: From Captain McElwee's Tall Tales of Roane County (RoaneViews)
- The Meidas Touch (RoaneViews)
- Massive Security Breach Analysis (RoaneViews)
- (Whitescreek Journal)
- My choices in the August election (Left Wing Cracker)
TN Politics
- Trump touts Memphis law enforcement surge in Tennessee rally meant to shore up midterm support (TN Lookout)
- Trump may backtrack on livestreamed execution of Fort Hood shooter (TN Lookout)
- Judge extends temporary access to White House for news organizations Trump banned (TN Lookout)
- A survived execution in Tennessee exposes the grim science of lethal injection (TN Lookout)
- Out-of-state Dem govs with 2028 ambitions are working to boost TN US House candidates (TN Lookout)
- Tennessee Trucking Association, fuel providers say clarity is needed on dyed diesel relief (TN Lookout)
Knox TN Today
- Vols nip Razorbacks on Bishop’s big finish (Knox TN Today)
- Week 8 roundup: Grace Christian wins thriller as Austin-East and Karns roll (Knox TN Today)
- Saturday Catch-Up: Six stories worth another look (Knox TN Today)
- From golf to hoops, Lady Vols are covered (Knox TN Today)
- New on the SoKno art trail + Sharps Chapel lake access + Ag grants for watersheds ++ (Knox TN Today)
- Daily Connections for Friday, October 9, 2026 (Knox TN Today)
- Zoo Knoxville goes to the dogs for special November weekend (Knox TN Today)
- Close to Home, Far from Ordinary: Blink-and-you’ll-miss-it towns that deserve a second look (Knox TN Today)
- Hiking with Harrington: Fall wildflowers and foliage along Crooked Arm Trail (Knox TN Today)
- Give Like Dolly campaign carries her legacy forward across Tennessee (Knox TN Today)
- Morning Pointe celebrates senior talent while supporting future caregivers (Knox TN Today)
- Food City brings slow-smoked barbecue to East Tennessee this weekend (Knox TN Today)
Local TV News
- Slow to clear tonight ahead of a warming trend (WATE)
- East Tennessee responds to Hurricane Isaias, sending help and hope to Florida (WATE)
- HoLa Festival celebrates Hispanic and Latino Culture at World's Fair Park in Knoxville (WATE)
- Tennessee escapes Arkansas with first win in Fayetteville since 2001 (WATE)
- Wind and rain chances continue Sunday (WATE)
- Attorneys: Christa Pike released from hospital after botched execution (WATE)
News Sentinel
State News
- Windy weekend expected in Chattanooga thanks to Hurricane Isaias - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Registered nurses at CommonSpirit Memorial file for union election - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Hurricane Isaias to bring high winds, heavy rain to Chattanooga region Saturday - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- The Golden Age - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
Wire Reports
- South Carolina Senate rivals spar over Iran war, AI and Trump in fiery debate - NBC News (US News)
- Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately - NBC News (US News)
- Trump faces growing backlash over plans to import diesel from Russia - BBC (US News)
- Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle as misconduct and donor bailout allegations mount - Fox News (US News)
- Hurricane Isaias in Video and Pictures - The New York Times (US News)
- Exclusive | Amazon in Talks to Buy AI Startup Decart for Around $7 Billion - WSJ (Business)
- Trump's quest to bring down gas prices ahead of the midterms is not going great - Business Insider (Business)
- China's debt interest costs are soaring—and growing faster than any other major budget category - Fortune (Business)
- The Best Beers In America, According To The 2026 Great American Beer Festival - Forbes (Business)
- Newsom typically relishes battling Trump. On letting undocumented college students work, not so much. - Politico (US News)
- Mullin says livestreaming Hasan execution is part of ‘restoring American values’ - The Hill (US News)
- The Citroën 2CV Is Back As An Ultra-Affordable City Car - Motor1.com (Business)
- Bill Gates warns cyberattacks most imminent AI threat - Yahoo (Business)
- Las Vegas breaks daily rain record, flood watch issued - KLAS 8 News Now (US News)
- The bull market is turning 4 years old — but yields could crash the party - MarketWatch (Business)
Local Media
Lost Medicaid Funding
To date, the failure to expand Medicaid/TennCare has cost the State of Tennessee ? in lost federal funding. (Source)
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- Reality Me
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Are gonna let Middle
Are gonna let Middle Tennessee bloggers claim bragging rights? They are having a Bash on Saturday night. We should take this as a challenge and show that East Tennessee bloggers are the party hounds!
C'mon, folks! Get on out there with us!
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I'll try to get by for one or two but, certain situations will prevent me from spending much in the way of money which probably means not that much time.
CAFKIA
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It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.
- William G. McAdoo
Melissa and I will be there,
Melissa and I will be there, and our friend Jay is coming with us. I'll ask Steve K if he wants to go.
Hey, Les, why don't we just call each other assholes and get it over with. - Somebody on the old Southknoxbubba.net (if that was you, claim your quote and win net.fame!)
Count me in... The last
Count me in...
The last get-together just slipped away from me... If anyone notices me still hanging around the office around 6 on Friday (or wants to carpool across town), holler.