TN

Germantown Leads Push for Low-Power FM in Safety

Stevie Converse — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:17:02 -0700

When the "Hurricane Elvis" windstorm of 2003 left some Germantown residents in the dark for days, a radio station programmed by city government could have kept them informed.

"We wanted to advise people on what they needed to do to get downed trees, trash and debris to streets," said Mayor Sharon Goldsworthy.

"At some points, we've actually sent post cards to everybody," Goldsworthy said.

Tennessee Legislators Say Bill Sought by AT&T Finally Ready

Stevie Converse — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:36:12 -0700

Legislative leaders said they have finally reached agreement on a statewide franchise bill sought by AT&T that is expected to result in a new cable TV option for Chattanooga residents and others throughout Tennessee.

Announcement of Cable/AT&T Deal Set for Monday

Stevie Converse — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:33:52 -0700

Leading lawmakers in the cable/AT&T negotiations over statewide franchising will roll out their compromise legislation Monday in a press conference, the House Democratic Caucus announced today.

Deal Is Near on AT&T's Statewide Cable Plans in Tennessee

Stevie Converse — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:55:56 -0700

Lawmakers expect to unveil compromise legislation on Monday that would permit AT&T to offer its television services statewide, capping months of closed-door talks between feuding sides of the telecommunications industry.

Tennessee Legislature to Consider Cable TV Compromise

Stevie Converse — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:20:17 -0700

Tennessee lawmakers are expected to present compromise legislation on Monday that would create a statewide system for permitting cable TV franchises. The measure is supported by AT&T Inc., which wants to avoid having to seek hundreds of municipal permits as it enters the cable TV business.

Tennessee Lawmakers & Telcos Continue Behind Closed Doors

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:04:42 -0700

State lawmakers are close to passing a bill to give consumers more choices for cable television providers. Last year, AT&T tried to enter the Tennessee market. There was a lot of resistance from the cable industry, which didn't want the phone company to just come in and do business wherever they wanted.