Workplace Smoking Ban Has Several ExemptionsPosted on May 31, 2007 A workplace smoking ban proposal headed for the governor’s consideration includes several exemptions: – “Age-restricted venues,” like bars. – Any business enclosed by garage doors – if at least one door is open. – Businesses with up to three employees that have a separate smoking [...]

State Senate Votes To Increase Cigarette Tax, Jackson Votes YesPosted on May 31, 2007 Senate votes on a cigarette tax hike NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Votes Thursday as the Senate, on a 17-16 vote, passed a measure to increase the state’s cigarette tax by 42 cents per pack. Voting yes were 16 Democrats and one [...]

Senate approves 42-cent hike on cigarettes; House consideringPosted on May 31, 2007 The state Senate voted today to more than triple the state’s cigarette tax to 62 cents per pack. The 42-cent increase was approved on a 17-to-16 vote. The measure must still be approved by the House before it can head for the governor’s [...]

State House Passes Ban On Most Indoor SmokingPosted on May 31, 2007 – The Tennessee House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban most indoor smoking in the state. The matter now goes to a conference committee to work out differences in the measure that’s already passed the state Senate. The House vote [...]

Franks named to MTSCA Senior All-Star TeamPosted on May 31, 2007 The Middle Tennessee Softball Coaches Association (MTSCA) has announced their selections for the 2007 MTSCA Senior All-Star Team and Summertown’s Emily Franks has been named to the A/AA squad as a middle infielder. Franks, the 2007 District 12-A MVP, played Shortstop for the Lady [...]