Nashville City Paper

Grassroots campaign financing may be all the rage, but quasi-corporate cash continues to flow from Nashville’s business community.

The town hall debate in the presidential race comes to town this week, and perhaps the real question is whether or not the war of words between the two campaigns will erupt from the stage at Belmont University.

Yes, big-time college football has arrived in Nashville.

Citing rising costs to provide its services, Comcast is raising rates on its cable video customers by an average of about 3.5 percent, according to a letter sent to Mayor Karl Dean this week.

For about 20 years, the municipal bond market was smooth sailing through calm seas, as local governments were able to borrow at rates lower than any comparable market.

State Sen. Rosalind Kurita's battle against the Tennessee Democratic Party's executive committee is now headed to federal court.

BALTIMORE — Quarterback Kerry Collins said Sunday’s 13-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens was the type of outcome that could forge an identity for the Tennessee Titans.

Maybe Vanderbilt is for real, after all. A magical season for the 19th-ranked Commodores took another impressive turn Saturday with a 14-13 victory over 13th-ranked Auburn at sold-out and rocking Vanderbilt Stadium.

BALTIMORE _ Newly signed punter Josh Miller is among the inactives for the Tennessee Titans, meaning that regular punter Craig Hentrich is available for Sunday’s game with the Baltimore Ravens.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Gage will be doubtful for Sunday’s game at Baltimore, Coach Jeff Fisher said Friday.

As a precaution for punter Craig Hentrich’s back, the Tennessee Titans signed punter Josh Miller on Saturday and released quarterback Chris Simms.

KNOXVILLE — As the week of announced competition between quarterbacks Jonathan Crompton and Nick Stephens drew to a close on Thursday, Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer prolonged the suspense one more day by refusing to name a starter against Northern Illinois until after watching film of the practice.

The Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit yesterday against Brentwood financial advisor and accused fraudster Michael J. Park.

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee sophomore quarterback Nick Stephens officially went to work this week in his head-to-head, midseason competition with incumbent junior starter Jonathan Crompton.

The proposed noise ordinance for downtown has officials in the business of selling Music City scratching their heads.

Two contributors to the Tennessee Titans’ 4-0 start were honored for their play in the month of September as defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month and running back Chris Johnson was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Quarterback Vince Young made his return to the practice field Wednesday, participating with his teammates for the first time since suffering a sprained MCL in his left knee in the season opener.

The initial estimated net savings from the rezoning plan passed by Metro’s school board in July will be less than originally anticipated, it was announced at a special work session on Tuesday.