Category Archives: Tennessee News

Tennessean jailed in Japan for trying to reclaim children

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Phil Ayres

Came across this story on CNN.com.  Apparently, this guy is from Franklin, TN.  Terribly tragic story.  Little did I know that Japan is not a part of the 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction.  Terrible story: He headed for … Continue reading →

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The Memphis Fist Bump Heard (and seen) around the world

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Phil Ayres

There are probably few things more embarrassing than having your city’s Mayor fist bump the Dalai Lama… geeeez.  That and doing dallas bathroom remodeling.

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Newspaper bailouts on the way?

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Phil Ayres

Well, it looks like the next push may be to continue to transfer our seemingly endless supply of money to the newspaper industry.  Obama would be "happy to look at" bills that would give newspapers tax breaks if they reorganized … Continue reading →

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One of the greatest SNL skits ever — Buckwell’s Follies

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Phil Ayres
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Vanderbilt #27 ranked recruiting class

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Phil Ayres

I never thought I would see the day that Vanderbilt would have a potential Top 25 recruiting class.  This program is changing!

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Bill Haslam in Knoxville Saturday before Vol game

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Phil Ayres

I just received this notification from the Haslam campaign…     Saturday is going to be another great day on the UT campus as the Volunteers take on UCLA.  If you plan to be at the game, please stop by … Continue reading →

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Nahon Law Firm

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Phil Ayres

As I am back in Nashville, I am reminded of the "quality ambulance chasing" that my good friend from law school, Jason Nahon, is up to.  These commercials kill me.  Very funny.

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Steelers steal the game out of stupidity

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Phil Ayres

I hope that Rob Bironas feels very bad this morning.  (He missed a FG and … yes… the 2nd was his fault… it was too low.  That's why it got blocked.)  And, frankly, I don't understand why the defensive line … Continue reading →

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Forget the Terrible Towels and play football!

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Phil Ayres

Seriously, I can't believe this stupid controversy is still going on.  Going into Heinz field and getting a W is tough enough without provoking the opposing team to violence by doing something so lame as stomping on their "Terrible Towels". … Continue reading →

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Tyler Bray – Vols QB of the future commits

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Phil Ayres

Apparently, the win over the weekend was very impressive to Tyler Bray.  The Kingsburg, California native committed to Tennessee. It has been said that he is one of the fastest QBs in the country.  I located this video of him, … Continue reading →

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