Top December 2014 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

2. Tennessee joins multi-state lawsuit over immigration - Friday, December 19, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee is joining a multistate lawsuit seeking to halt President Barack Obama's executive action on immigration, state Attorney General Herbert Slatery announced Monday.

Slatery notified the parties in the lawsuit that Tennessee will become the 25th state to join the legal challenge filed in federal court in Texas, saying the state "cannot sit on the sidelines of this case, when unlawful directives of this magnitude grant lawful presence and other rights like work permits to such a large number."

3. Response to Gov. Haslam's proposed Medicaid deal - Friday, December 12, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - Reaction to Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's proposal to expand Medicaid in Tennessee:

"When a state has an opportunity to take power away from the federal government and institute real conservative reform, that is an opportunity that must be taken seriously. Governor Haslam has negotiated a deal which returns tax dollars back to Tennessee while using conservative principles to bring health insurance to more Tennesseans." - Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville.

4. Ernest Tubb Record Shop: Where the stars really shop on Lower Broadway - Friday, December 12, 2014

When Bob Dylan drops by, he generally goes right for “a handful” of Hank and Carter Family recordings, although on one Lower Broadway afternoon the old man from the North Country also is reported to have purchased a “Larry the Cable Guy” DVD.

5. Slatery stays out of GOP AG letter on Obama - Friday, November 21, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - New Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery isn't joining a group of Republican colleagues from other states in issuing a statement vowing "appropriate action" on President Barack Obama's executive order on immigration.

6. New chief justice echoes Haslam mantra on review - Friday, September 19, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - First, the state Supreme Court hired Gov. Bill Haslam's top legal adviser as Tennessee's next attorney general. Now the high court's new chief justice is also adopting the Republican governor's rhetoric.

7. Senate Speaker Ramsey spins wins out of defeats - Friday, September 12, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - State Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey has a way of turning spectacular failures into soaring victories.

The latest example is Ramsey's recent attempt to defeat Democratic state Supreme Court justices in last month's retention elections as a way to install a Republican attorney general. The ouster effort was solidly defeated at the polls, but the court this week still decided to replace incumbent Attorney General Bob Cooper, a Democrat, with Republican Herbert Slatery.

8. Tennessee Supreme Court names Slatery as attorney general - Friday, September 12, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - The state Supreme Court on Monday named Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's top legal adviser, Herbert Slatery, as Tennessee's next attorney general.

The announcement came in the aftermath of a failed campaign led by Republican Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey to oust three Democratic justices who make up a majority on the five-member court. That effort focused heavily on incumbent Attorney General Bob Cooper's refusal to take part in a multistate lawsuit challenging President Barack Obama's health care law.

9. Senate speaker lauds 3 Republican AG candidates - Friday, September 12, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey on Thursday voiced support for Republican state attorney general candidates, while refusing to divulge how much he spent on trying to oust members of the Supreme Court who will decide the next AG.

10. Candidates makes pitches for state attorney general post - Friday, September 05, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee Supreme Court justices on Monday heard candidates make their case for the next eight-year term as state attorney general.

The eight candidates spoke at a public hearing and were interviewed by the justices, who will appoint one of them. Tennessee is the only state where the high court appoints the attorney general.

11. 8 apply to become next Tennessee attorney general - Friday, August 29, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - Eight candidates submitted applications with the Tennessee Supreme Court by Friday's deadline to be considered for the next eight-year term as state attorney general.

Tennessee is the only state where the high court appoints the attorney general. The justices will make their choice after public hearings with finalists.

12. AG gives opinion for District 30 seat replacement - Friday, August 29, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee's attorney general has released an opinion on the legal mechanism for filling the District 30 seat held by Democratic state Sen. Jim Kyle.

13. Looks like 6-6 season, return to bowl game for Vols - Friday, August 22, 2014

KNOXVILLE – Pull out your 2014 schedules, UT fans.

Fall camp is done, and it’s time to get in game-week mode with the season opener against Utah State fast approaching.

So go to the little box next to each of UT’s opponents on the 2014 schedule and pick the winner.

14. Tennessee AG: Parents can't give kids new last names - Friday, August 15, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee's attorney general says married parents can't invent new last names for their children.

Attorney General Bob Cooper writes in a legal opinion that state law limits the options to the last name of either the father or the mother, or both.

15. Tennessee AG Bob Cooper to seek another 8-year term - Friday, August 08, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper announced Monday he will seek another eight-year term after three Democrats were retained on the Supreme Court.

Cooper, a former aide to then-Gov. Phil Bredesen, a Democrat, had not divulged his plans before last week's election in which the three justices fended off a conservative effort to oust them.

16. AG: Applications for court clerk are open records - Friday, May 30, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - Attorney General Bob Cooper says in a legal opinion that applications for chancery court clerk are covered by Tennessee's open records laws.

17. AG: Tennessee can lawfully electrocute inmates - Friday, March 14, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) — The State Attorney General says Tennessee can lawfully use the electric chair on death row inmates if drugs used for lethal injection are not available.

Attorney General Bob Cooper's written legal opinion was issued this week as state lawmakers consider a bill that would allow condemned prisoners to be electrocuted if lethal injection is thwarted by big drug companies or the courts.

18. Senate defeats proposal to elect attorney general - Friday, January 31, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) - The Senate on Wednesday defeated an effort to change the Tennessee constitution to require the popular election of the attorney general.

The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Mae Beavers of Mt. Juliet received 15 votes in favor and 14 votes against. Proposals need at least 17 votes - a majority of the 33-member chamber - to pass.

19. Full Senate to vote on latest AG election proposal - Friday, January 10, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) — The state Senate is taking another run at changing the way Tennessee's attorney general gains office.

Under a proposed constitutional amendment advanced to a full Senate vote Tuesday, the attorney general would stand for popular election rather than being appointed by the state Supreme Court.

20. AG: Local governments can't create anti-meth rules - Friday, December 06, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) — State Attorney General Bob Cooper says in a legal opinion that Tennessee law prohibits cities and counties from enacting their own ordinances controlling the sale of cold medicines used to make methamphetamine.

21. Agreement keeps merged airline at 5 Tennessee airports - Friday, November 08, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee's top five airports will continue to be served by a merged US Airways and American Airlines for the next five years under an agreement with the state.

The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday announced it reached an agreement to allow the two entities to become the world's largest airline after agreeing to scale back its presence at Reagan National Airport in Washington and in other big cities.

22. What’s next for e-cigarette fans – FDA regulation or business boom? - Friday, November 01, 2013

Beaming blue lights in the midst of odorless vapors are setting a smokeless firestorm amongst lawmakers, health officials and the advocates for electronic cigarettes.

The product has sparked federal regulation talks and varying concerns about the health and safety of the smokeless cigarette alternative.

23. Gov. Haslam sets up own judicial nominating panel - Friday, October 18, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) — Gov. Bill Haslam has issued an executive order to create a panel to nominate candidates to fill judicial vacancies after fellow Republicans in the Legislature let the Judicial Nominating Commission expire in June.

24. States get $30M from discount club marketer - Friday, October 11, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee is one of a group of states that has won a $30 million settlement against a marketing company the state says used confusing and deceptive business practices.

According to the state attorney general's office, Affinion and its subsidiaries offer a variety of services, including credit monitoring, roadside assistance and discount travel.

25. 40 AGs urge tight regulation of e-cigarettes - Friday, September 20, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Forty attorneys general, including Tennessee's Bob Cooper, sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday urging the agency to meet its own deadline and regulate electronic cigarettes in the same way it regulates tobacco products.

26. Top Midstate residential real estate transactions for July 2013 - Friday, August 16, 2013

Top June 2013 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

27. House GOP, Democrats clash over immigration - Friday, July 19, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans took a tentative step toward offering citizenship to some unauthorized immigrants Tuesday, but hit an immediate wall of resistance from the White House on down as Democrats said it wasn't enough.

28. AG lays out rules for blue lights in funerals - Friday, July 05, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) - A legal opinion issued by the state Attorney General Bob Cooper outlines exactly when it's legal for blue flashing lights to be used as part of a funeral procession in Tennessee.

29. Initiative warns about deceptive travel promoters - Friday, June 07, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee is participating in a national law enforcement initiative to warn consumers about deceptive travel promoters and timeshare resellers.

The initiative is coordinated by the Federal Trade Commission and state Attorney General Bob Cooper announced Tennessee's participation this week.

30. Tennessee receives portion of drug quality claim - Friday, May 17, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) — Tennessee will receive a portion of a $500 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy.

Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper announced Thursday that Tennessee will receive more than $5.5 million. The settlement resolved claims that Ranbaxy sold inferior drugs and made false statements about how they were made.

31. Haslam vetoes bill aimed at animal abuse stings - Friday, May 10, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam on Monday vetoed a bill that would require images that document animal abuse be turned over to law enforcement within 48 hours, saying his main concern is its constitutionality.

32. Settlement with nonprofits could bring $40 million - Friday, April 26, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) - A long-standing legal dispute between two publicly traded healthcare companies and the receiver for two Tennessee non-profit corporations could ultimately result in $40 million going to charities in the Volunteer State.

33. Top Midstate residential real estate transactions for March 2013 - Friday, April 26, 2013

Top March 2013 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

34. Senate votes to block access to gun carry records - Friday, April 05, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) - Before last year's elections, the Senate Republican Caucus obtained a copy of the entire database of handgun carry permit holders in Tennessee. On Wednesday, the GOP-controlled chamber voted to block public access to those records.

35. Tennessee Supreme Court agrees to hear DUI test case - Friday, March 22, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court has agreed to take a case that could determine whether police can arrest people suspected of driving drunk after they pass field sobriety tests.

The case involves a 2009 DUI charge in Sevier County that was dismissed because driver David Dwayne Bell passed six field sobriety tests.

36. Top Midstate residential real estate transactions for February 2013 - Friday, March 22, 2013

Top February 2013 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

37. Constitutional concerns raised over VU police bill - Friday, March 15, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) — The state's attorney general has raised constitutional concerns over an effort to strip Vanderbilt University of its police force because of a nondiscrimination policy for student groups.

38. Constitutional concerns raised over VU police bill - Friday, March 08, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) - The state's attorney general has raised constitutional concerns over an effort to strip Vanderbilt University of its police force because of a nondiscrimination policy for student groups.

39. AG: Utility bills would climb under legislation - Friday, March 08, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) — The state Attorney General says a measure pending in the General Assembly could cause bills from for-profit utility companies to climb significantly without much government oversight.

40. Foreclosure settlement claims are due today - Friday, January 18, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee Attorney General's office says Friday is the last day for Tennesseans to file a claim form to receive a payment under the national mortgage settlement.

Approximately 37,000 borrowers in Tennessee who lost their homes between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2011, may be eligible to receive a payment. The nation's five largest mortgage servicers — Ally/GMAC, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, agreed to the settlement with the federal government and 49 state attorneys general last year.

41. Deadline in mortgage settlement is Friday - Friday, January 11, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) - The deadline to file a claim under the national mortgage settlement is Friday.

Approximately 37,000 Tennessee borrowers who lost their homes to foreclosure between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2011, may be eligible to receive a payment under the settlement.

42. Phenomenal 2012 sales good sign for new year - Friday, January 04, 2013

As the year ends in the residential real estate market, buyers, sellers, Realtors and all associated with sales are dancing in the “sold” sign-filled streets and counting their blessings.

43. Top commercial real estate transactions for October 2012 - Friday, November 30, 2012

October 2012 commercial real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

44. More than 5,000 consumers to get refunds - Friday, November 09, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - More than 5,000 consumers in and outside of Tennessee will be eligible for refunds following an agreement involving several East Tennessee telemarketing firms and their operators.

U.S. District Judge Ronnie Greer signed final agreements this week that provide an estimated $1 million to consumers harmed by alleged deceptive business practices.

45. Top residential real estate transactions for October 2012 - Friday, November 16, 2012

October 2012 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

46. Condo market shifts fortunes back to east - Friday, November 09, 2012

So, the election happened. We now know the results, but Realtors and anyone looking for homes knew well in advance how various neighborhoods would vote. A tally of campaign signs can yield results with a smaller margin of error than any poll taken.

47. DesJarlais re-elected despite abortion revelations - Friday, November 02, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) — A Tennessee Republican congressman won re-election on Tuesday overcoming revelations that he once had an affair with a patient and urged her to get an abortion.

Rep. Scott DesJarlais, a Jasper physician before going to Congress, beat Democratic challenger Eric Stewart on Tuesday. With 76 percent of precincts reporting, DesJarlais had 111,988 votes, or 57 percent, compared with Stewart's 83,835 votes, or 43 percent.

48. DesJarlais only Tenn. congressman with tough race - Friday, November 02, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) — Two years after upsetting the incumbent Democrat, U.S. Rep. Scott DesJarlais is the only Tennessee member of Congress facing a serious challenge in Tuesday's general election.

49. Lawsuit filed against hormone replacement company - Friday, October 05, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - A Nashville court has issued a temporary restraining order against a Franklin-based hormone replacement therapy company after the state attorney general filed a lawsuit for making unsubstantiated health claims and failing to advise patients of potential side effects.

50. Foreclosure help notices being mailed in Tennessee - Friday, October 05, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) — Notices are going out in the mail to an estimated 37,000 Tennessee borrowers who may be eligible for payment under a $25 billion national mortgage foreclosure settlement.

Eligible borrowers will be receiving claim forms in the mail this month and Attorney General Bob Cooper of Tennessee urged residents to complete the forms and return them by the Jan. 18, 2013 deadline.

51. Top residential real estate transactions for August 2012 - Friday, September 21, 2012

August 2012 residential real estate transactions for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Wilson and Sumner counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

52. State creates mortgage hotline to help homeowners - Friday, August 03, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) — The Tennessee attorney general and Tennessee Housing Development Agency have created a mortgage hotline for struggling homeowners.

The development comes after attorneys general across the country reached an agreement with the nation's top five mortgage services that will provide an estimated $140 million in relief to Tennesseans.

53. Black, Fleischmann prevail in hard-fought races - Friday, August 03, 2012

Black, Fleischmann prevail in hard-fought races

ERIK SCHELZIG,Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Freshman U.S. Reps. Diane Black and Chuck Fleischmann on Thursday turned back vigorous attempts by Republican rivals to deny them another term in Congress.

54. State gets $2 million in drug case settlement - Friday, July 27, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee will receive approximately $2 million as part of a national agreement to resolve a false claim pricing case with McKesson Corp.

55. AG opinion allays lawmaker's open meetings concern - Friday, June 15, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) — A state lawmaker says a recent legal opinion from the state's attorney general has soothed concerns about Tennessee's open meetings law.

Republican Rep. Tony Shipley of Kingsport said he requested the opinion to clarify that local government officials can meet privately over a meal, as long as they don't decide public business.

56. Top residential sales for April 2012 - Friday, May 18, 2012

Top residential sales for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford and Wilson counties, as compiled by Chandler Reports.

Chandler Reports has been publishing Real Estate Market Data since 1968. That year, Chandler began collecting residential sales information for the Chandler Residential Report, considered the authoritative source for residential real estate sales information. Over the next three decades, the publications have been continually refined, enhanced and expanded, growing to include lot sales data, new residential construction and absorption information, and commercial sales. In 1987, Chandler Reports began one of the first on–line real estate market data services in the country, and is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. In 2004, Chandler Reports was purchased by The Daily News Publishing Co. In 2007, Chandler introduced RegionPlus, including property research for Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Visit online at chandlerreports.com.

57. Tennessee getting $5 million more in settlement - Friday, May 04, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee will receive at least $5 million as part of a $1.5 billion settlement with Abbott Laboratories.

The announcement Tuesday comes a day after a separate consumer protection agreement with the same company resulting in almost $2 million for Tennessee.

58. Sponsor: Horse slaughter bill not likely to pass - Friday, April 13, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - The sponsor of a bill seeking to attract horse slaughter facilities said the bill likely will not pass this year.

Rep. Andy Holt said that chances were not good for the bill to pass, but he remained committed to bringing the industry to Tennessee.

59. Bill to test welfare applicants advancing in House - Friday, April 06, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - A proposal to drug test people as a condition to receive welfare is advancing in the House despite a state attorney general opinion saying the legislation is constitutionally suspect.

60. Horse slaughter bill stalls in Legislature - Friday, April 06, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - The sponsor of a state Senate proposal that seeks to encourage the commercial slaughter of horses in Tennessee withdrew the measure Wednesday, but said he likely will revive it if a similar bill makes progress in the House.

61. Tenn. AG says horse slaughter bill questionable - Friday, April 06, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - A Tennessee attorney general's opinion says a legislative proposal to require large deposits before people could mount a legal challenge to a horse slaughterhouse is constitutionally suspect.

62. AG: Bill to test welfare applicants questionable - Friday, April 06, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee's attorney general says a proposal that would drug test people as a condition of receiving welfare is still questionable despite being amended.

In an opinion last month, Attorney General Bob Cooper said the original bill would violate the constitutional rights of welfare recipients who have a right not to be drug tested unless there is suspicion that they are taking illicit drugs.

63. Top residential real estate transactions for February 2012 - Friday, March 16, 2012

Top commercial sales for Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford and Wilson counties as compiled by Chandler Reports.

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Williamson County

Rutherford County

 Wilson County

Chandler Reports has been publishing Real Estate Market Data since 1968. That year, Chandler began collecting residential sales information for the Chandler Residential Report, considered the authoritative source for residential real estate sales information. Over the next three decades, the publications have been continually refined, enhanced and expanded, growing to include lot sales data, new residential construction and absorption information, and commercial sales. In 1987, Chandler Reports began one of the first on-line real estate market data services in the country, and is a nationally recognized leader in the industry. In 2004, Chandler Reports was purchased by The Daily News Publishing Co.

64. House panel advances effort to repeal voter ID law - Friday, March 09, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) - A House panel on Wednesday advanced a Democratic proposal to repeal Tennessee's new voter ID law, though Republican leaders and state election officials expressed confidence that the measure soon will meet its demise.

65. Foreclosure Deal Nets $146M for Tennessee - Friday, February 10, 2012

The state of Tennessee is participating in a $25 billion settlement announced Thursday, Feb. 9, between 49 states – all but Oklahoma – over foreclosure abuses from some of the nation’s biggest lenders.

66. Foreclosure Deal Nets $146M for Tennessee - Friday, February 03, 2012

The state of Tennessee is participating in a $25 billion settlement announced Thursday, Feb. 9, between 49 states – all but Oklahoma – over foreclosure abuses from some of the nation’s biggest lenders.

67. Events - Friday, December 23, 2011

Franklin American Mortgage Bowl Coaches Luncheon. Fans have a chance to interact with SEC and ACC student-athletes and coaches including an opportunity to have a Q&A session with both head coaches from the participating schools. The event is open to the public but RSVP is required. Wild Horse Saloon, today at 11:30 a.m. Information: generalinfo@nashvillesports.com.

68. Sons of Tenn. politicians cash in on known name - Friday, October 14, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) - The youthful son of a well-known Tennessee politician declares for public office and runs headlong into criticism about his inexperience and effort to ride the coattails of his famous father.

69. Retailers applaud Tenn. AG opinion on Amazon tax - Friday, September 30, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) — An association of brick-and-mortar retailers says a legal opinion from state Attorney General Bob Cooper should cancel a sales tax exemption for online merchant Amazon.com.

70. Bredesen, mom no longer get Haslam news summary - Friday, July 08, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) — Among those no longer receiving Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's daily news roundup are 74 lawmakers, five dead people, former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen — and Bredesen's mother.

Haslam's staff cut distribution of the widely read "Daily News Clips" email from more than 1,200 to 183. A spokesman has said the change makes the email list more manageable and hasn't saved any money.

71. Fisk asks appellate court to save school - Friday, May 20, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) — Lawyers for Fisk University are asking a Tennessee appeals court to end the 5-year court battle over an art collection donated to the school by the late painter Georgia O'Keeffe and approve a plan they say would save the school.

72. Realtors go to Washington, come home happy - Friday, May 20, 2011

Each year, in early May, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) organizes and implements Realtor Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C., during its mid-year meetings. That’s right, the mid-year meetings are in early May. But it is Washington, and they are Realtors, so they never let a calendar get in the way of a good event.

73. Bill to require photo ID from voters passes House - Friday, April 08, 2011

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A proposal that would require Tennessee voters to show photo identification before they can cast ballots passed the House on Thursday despite a legal opinion from the state's attorney general that the Republican-led effort would violate the Tennessee and U.S. constitutions.

74. Attorney General: Voter ID requirement unconstitutional - Friday, April 08, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) — State Attorney General Bob Cooper has issued a legal opinion that a Republican-led effort to require photo identification to vote would violate the Tennessee and U.S. constitutions.