Nestled at the front of Lipscomb University’s campus along Granny White Pike stand a log cabin and a brick house, historical reminders of the simplicity and beauty of Southern houses in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Both dwellings, which belonged to David and Margaret (Mag) Lipscomb, are taken care of by the Associated Ladies [...]

She must have come in the door while my back was turned, because a soft light filled the little office. The kind of sad, yellow light of late Sunday afternoons in the fall.
“Clio’s the name,” said the willowy apparition as she arranged her tunic around her, settling down in the chair by the door. “History’s [...]

Two savvy Democratic pros were recently discussing the trade issue in the current campaign. Given the large number of jobs lost under President Bush, said one, Democrats will find the lure of protectionism “irresistible.” Yes, lamented the other, the party “has come a long way” from the days when Bill Clinton preached the gospel of [...]

Political circles are buzzing about whether Mayor Bill Purcell will run for a third term as mayor or take a shot at what most observers believe will be an open U.S. Senate seat.
If it seems early to be speculating about such events, it’s not. As we reported Monday, quiet inquiries are being made about whether [...]

The first period was not even finished Thursday before Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz began to shuffle his lines.
It was a familiar combination, however, that finally opened up the scoring.
But by then it was too late.
The reemergence of the Vowel Line, the most recognizable unit in franchise history, featured a much-awaited breakout performance by Denis [...]

The way Adrian Jones has it figured, it doesn’t really matter how his role plays out each night Belmont takes to the court.
And considering he has averaged fewer than 10 minutes per game in only 10 outings in his first full-fledged season as a Bruin, a certain modesty can only be expected. After all, Jones [...]

Several of the stores in Historic Downtown Franklin that usually close at 6 p.m. are staying open late ’til 8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month throughout the year. Today is the inaugural First Friday event of 2004 and many merchants are offering pre-Valentine’s Day specials.
“With more restaurants open at night and the [...]

Comic book creators and science-fiction authors usually do a far better job exploring the subjects of parallel universes and alternate realities than film screenwriters.
The Butterfly Effect diminishes a rather fascinating idea because lead actor Ashton Kutcher just doesn’t make his attempts at rewriting history very compelling or interesting. Kutcher plays Evan Treborn, a man destined [...]

The first edition of Barbershop became mired in national controversy over whether dialog spouted by a principal character was defamatory and disrespectful to such Civil Rights pioneers as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks.
The sequel Barbershop 2: Back In Business, which opens Friday, again walks the tightrope between comedic farce and socio-political drama, [...]

In two months, Brentwood resident Robert Busby will end his 10-year career with CNA Financial Corp., a move that follows a major downsizing of the company’s Nashville offices.
“It was a matter of time,” Busby said. “You accept it and move on. A lot of our people probably were mentally prepared for this.”
Busby is one of [...]

Forest Hills residents won out over Bethel World Outreach Center at a packed Board of Zoning Appeals hearing Thursday over whether the church could expand.
After the board considered two presentations, commissioners voted unanimously to deny the church’s expansion.
“It does not correspond with the mandate that I believe we have been given as elected officials,” said [...]

The ongoing controversy regarding Tennessee driver licenses for immigrants will now be addressed by Gov. Phil Bredesen in an administration bill announced Thursday allowing those without immigration documentation to acquire a “certificate for driving.”
Bredesen says the new legislation is in response to increased homeland security concerns in the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. Tennessee started [...]