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CRISSY HASLAM INCREASES INDIVIDUAL CAMPAIGN VISITS Events Will Highlight Her Focus on Children’s Issues and Education

Written by alec Wednesday, 08 September 2010 17:41

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CRISSY HASLAM INCREASES INDIVIDUAL CAMPAIGN VISITS
Events Will Highlight Her Focus on Children’s Issues and Education

NASHVILLE – Crissy Haslam, wife of Knoxville Mayor and Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Haslam, visited Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University today, the first in a series of individual campaign visits she will take across the state in the next weeks leading up to Election Day on Nov. 2.

Crissy Haslam made several individual state-wide campaign stops during the primary campaign as well, meeting with various education, business and non-profit leaders, and local Republican women groups. During the next weeks, she will be making campaign visits focusing on her interests and passion for children’s issues and education.

Crissy Haslam toured Nashville’s Children’s Hospital today, including the Emergency Services Department and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, before sitting down with hospital officials for a meeting regarding child obesity initiatives at the hospital.

On Friday, she will attend and speak at a political meet and greet in Erwin before knocking on business doors along Erwin’s Main Street, followed by various K-12 school visits in northeastern Tennessee.

“I’ve been with Bill just about every step of the way through the Primary and up to now, but now, when I have the time, I’ll make some of my own visits to learn and discuss more about the issues facing Tennessee children,” Crissy said. “Bill is focused on making Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for jobs, and that all starts with workforce development, which starts at the beginning with educating our children.

“I want to learn more about what challenges and opportunities Tennessean children are faced with everyday,” she added.

“A candidate could not ask for a better spouse on the trail than Crissy, and I’m very indebted to her for her support,” Bill Haslam said. “She is a tremendous advocate for children’s issues, and I know she’s looking forward to getting out there and learning more about the issues.”

Bill and Crissy Haslam have been married 29 years, and they have three grown children: Annie, Leigh and Will, who is married to their daughter-in-law Hannah.

Mayor Haslam is the two-term Republican Mayor of Knoxville, reelected in 2007 with 87 percent of the vote. A hardworking, conservative public servant, Haslam led Knoxville to become one of the top ten metropolitan areas for business and expansion, while reducing the city’s debt, tripling the rainy day fund, reducing the number of city employees to the lowest amount in 15 years and bringing property taxes to the lowest rate in 50 years. An executive leader with a proven record of success, he helped grow his family’s small business from 800 employees into one of Tennessee’s largest companies with 14,000 employees.

For more information on Bill Haslam, please visit www.BillHaslam.com.

MAYOR BILL HASLAM CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE: Sept. 7 – Sept. 11, 2010

Written by alec Wednesday, 08 September 2010 16:12

MAYOR BILL HASLAM CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE

Sept. 7 – Sept. 11, 2010

Tuesday, September 7
Mayor Haslam has mayoral duties and events in Knoxville.

5:30 p.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will speak to College Republicans at UT Knoxville in the University Center’s UT Auditorium.

Wednesday, September 8
Mayor Haslam has various campaign-related meetings in Middle Tennessee.

Thursday, September 9
Mayor Haslam has meetings and events in Gatlinburg, Newport and Pigeon Forge before spending the remainder of the day in the Knoxville Mayor’s office.

8:45 a.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will speak at the Tennessee Association of Housing and Redevelopment Authorities breakfast in Gatlinburg. Media invited to attend.
LOCATION: Glenstone Lodge, 504 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg

10 a.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will attend the Tennessee – North Carolina I-40 Open Access: Rockslide Conference in Newport. Media invited to attend.
LOCATION: Mountain Crest Inn, 1010 Cosby Highway, Newport

11:30 a.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will speak at the Pigeon Forge Hospitality Association luncheon. Media invited to attend.
LOCATION: Holiday Inn, 3230 Parkway, Pigeon Forge

Friday, September 10
Mayor Haslam has campaign events in Kingsport, Johnson City, Telford and St. Clair.

9 a.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will hold a press availability with State Rep. Tony Shipley in Kingsport. Media invited to attend.
LOCATION: Yancey Tavern, 6290 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Kingsport

10 a.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will visit the Pal’s Business Excellence Institute in Kingsport.

11 a.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will participate in Sullivan South High School’s Political Week and speak to students at the Kingsport school. U.S. Rep. Phil Roe will also speak. Media invited to attend.
LOCATION: 1236 Moreland Dr, Kingsport

12 p.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will attend and speak at a meet and greet lunch in Johnson City. Media invited to attend.
LOCATION: Firehouse Restaurant, 627 W. Walnut St, Johnson City

2:45 p.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will visit with officials at the Koyo Automotive site and tour the facility in Jonesborough.Media invited to attend.
LOCATION: 146 Cutting Edge Ct, Telford

4:30 p.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will attend a meet and greet in St. Clair. Media invited to attend.
LOCATION: Tommy Wilson’s Farm, 1082 Highway 113, St. Clair

6 p.m. EDT
Mayor Haslam will attend the Hancock Co. Wild Game event.

Saturday, September 11
Mayor Haslam has events in Columbia and Nashville.

11:30 a.m. CDT
Mayor Haslam will attend and speak at a meet and greet lunch at the Harley Davidson in Columbia.Media invited to attend.
LOCATION: Harley Davidson, 1616 Harley Davidson Blvd, Columbia

1:15 p.m. CDT
Mayor Haslam will deliver the keynote address at the 2010 Tennessee Republican Student Activism Conference at Vanderbilt in Nashville. Media invited to attend.
LOCATION: Vanderbilt campus, Nashville

2:15 p.m. CDT
Mayor Haslam will attend the Maury County Dove Hunt event.

Mayor Haslam is the two-term Republican Mayor of Knoxville, reelected in 2007 with 87 percent of the vote. A hardworking, conservative public servant, Haslam led Knoxville to become one of the top ten metropolitan areas for business and expansion, while reducing the city’s debt, tripling the rainy day fund, reducing the number of city employees to the lowest amount in 15 years and bringing property taxes to the lowest rate in 50 years. An executive leader with a proven record of success, he helped grow his family’s small business from 800 employees into one of Tennessee’s largest companies with 14,000 employees. For more information on Bill Haslam, please visit www.BillHaslam.com.

HASLAM ANNOUNCES REGIONAL FUNDRAISERS AND EVENT LEADERSHIP Events Highlight Growing Momentum for Knoxville Mayor

Written by alec Tuesday, 07 September 2010 19:32

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HASLAM ANNOUNCES REGIONAL FUNDRAISERS AND EVENT LEADERSHIP
Events Highlight Growing Momentum for Knoxville Mayor

NASHVILLE – Republican gubernatorial candidate and Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam’s campaign announced an impressive calendar of regional fundraisers and event leadership for the General Election.

The events and leadership show the tremendous confidence in Bill Haslam, his experience and his ability to lead our state as our next Governor. Tennesseans from across the state are coalescing behind him as the best prepared to take on this state’s challenges, make it the No. 1 location in the Southeast for jobs and capitalize on its unique opportunities.

The events are:

September 16 in Memphis: hosted by Barbara and Pitt Hyde, Dina and Brad Martin, Amy and Bill Rhodes, and Diane and Fred Smith
September 21 in Jackson: hosted by Alice and Carl Kirkland, Jimmy Wallace and Gary Taylor
September 22 in Parsons: hosted by Janet and Jim Ayers and Fran and Scooter Clippard
September 24 in Chattanooga: hosted by Elizabeth and Sen. Bob Corker with Honey and Sen. Lamar Alexander in attendance
September 27 in Limestone: hosted by Sandy and Jim Powell and Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey
September 28 in Knoxville: hosted by Cindi and Pete DeBusk
October 4 in Nashville: hosted by Karyn and former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and chaired by Steve Smith.

“These events showcase the strong statewide support for Bill Haslam and his vision to make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for jobs,” said Kim Kaegi, Campaign Finance Director. “With only five weeks until early voting starts, these events should put the campaign in a great position.”

“Crissy and I are incredibly grateful to all of the Tennesseans from each of our great state’s 95 counties who have already been so generous to us, but I promised we’ll keep working and we’re doing that,” Haslam said. “I’m humbled by the people that have stepped forward to host for us, and we truly appreciate their efforts as we work toward the start ofearly voting on Oct. 13 and Election Day Nov. 2.”

Mayor Haslam is the two-term Republican Mayor of Knoxville, reelected in 2007 with 87 percent of the vote. A hardworking public servant, Haslam led Knoxville to become one of the top ten metropolitan areas for business and expansion, while reducing the city’s debt, tripling the rainy day fund, reducing the number of city employees to the lowest amount in 15 years and bringing property taxes to the lowest rate in 50 years. An executive leader with a proven record of success, he helped grow his family’s small business from 800 employees into one of Tennessee’s largest companies with 14,000 employees.

For more information on Bill Haslam, please visit www.BillHaslam.com.

Simms On the Fence about His Staying on the Team

Written by alec Wednesday, 01 September 2010 17:01

NASHVILLE – Quarterback Chris Simms is looking at about a 50-50 chance of staying on the 53-man Titans roster this seasons.

Simms, wh did not play in the Carolina game, is supposed to see some time against the Saints on Thursday. The deadline is Saturday for the roster to be cut to 53.

"There's maybe one or two guys that can change an opinion, whether it's my position or not, I don't know, nor do I care," Simms said Tuesday. "It is just about going out and doing my best and working on my craft.

" … I say it's 50-50 whether I am here or not. I have been around the NFL long enough to know what the heck is going on. I know we have four quarterbacks here and four pretty good ones, so we'll see what happens.''

Kerry Collins has stepped up his game enough to keep his backup job right behind Vince Young. Simms is 9-18 passing for 41 yards in two appearances, while rookie Rusty Smith is 16-30 for 144 yards with two interceptions.

Of the four quarterbacks, Collins is the only one with a touchdown pass.

Defensive end and rookie Derrick Morgan practiced once, and defensive tackle Tony Brown is doing the same this week.

Brown was on the Physically Unable to Perform list until Tuesday and got through his first practice since injuring his knee last year. The Titans have a walk-through today, so when Brown suits up against the Saints, he will have one practice down.

"I'm ready," said Brown, the team's best defensive lineman last season. "I'll be out there Thursday. I don't know how long I'll play and that don't even matter to me. I'll play as long as they need me to. I've just decided it's fun to be back out there running around pain-free, free of all that stuff in the past, so I'm just ready to roll."

Coach Jeff Fisher has ruled out defensive end Williams Haynes and tackle Mike Otto for Thursday's game due to knee injuries.

Linebacker Rennie Curran and defensive end Jacob Ford both have injured hamstrings, and guard Leroy Harris has a hurt ankle. None of them practiced Tuesday, but it is still unclear if they will play tomorrow.

Linebacker David Thornton has a hurt shoulder and is on the PUP list, but has not been ruled out. He has not practice since undergoing shoulder surgery last season,

Fisher said that Thornton “took a big step” in rehab on Monday.

When asked about whether the veteran player will be ready for the season opener, fisher said, "I think he's making strides, but I can't predict."

The Titans are going to switch up their rookie returners Thursday, Marc Mariani will take the first half and Damian Williams will be in the second.

Williams coughed up a fumble in the first half agains Carolina.

Mariana returned four punts with an 8.3 yard average and eight kickoffs with a 27 yard average. Williams has returned four punts with a 7.3 yard average and three kick offs at 25.3.

The Titans are going to start a “12^th Titan” initiative for fans at the September 12 opener, with the weekly honoree raising a flag in the south end zone plaza before kickoff of every home game,

According to the Titans, the honoree will have some roots in Tennessee and possibly be a celebrity, civic leader, community hero, fan or former Titans player.

MAYOR BILL HASLAM CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE August 31 – Sept. 4, 2010

Written by alec Tuesday, 31 August 2010 15:31

MAYOR BILL HASLAM CAMPAIGN SCHEDULE

August 31 – Sept. 4, 2010

Tuesday, August 31

Mayor Haslam will start the day conducting city business before attending campaign meetings and heading to Nashville for a candidate forum.

5:30 p.m. CDT Haslam will participate in the First Lady’s Student Town Hall at Conservation Hall in the Governor’s Residence in Nashville.

Wednesday, September 1

Mayor Haslam has various campaign meetings in Chattanooga including stops with existing industry leaders.

Thursday, September 2

Mayor Haslam has various campaign meetings in Hendersonville, Gallatin, Franklin, Christiana and Murfreesboro.

1:15 p.m. CDT Haslam will attend and speak at a meet-and-greet reception in Franklin. Media invited to attend.

LOCATION: Old Franklin Courthouse, Community Room, 301 Public Square, Franklin

3:30 p.m. CDT Haslam will tour the Barrett Firearms Manufacturing facility in Christiana. Media invited to attend.*

LOCATION: 5926 Miller Lane, Christiana

*MEDIA INTERESTED IN ATTENDING ARE ASKED TO RSVP TO DAVID SMITH BY THURSDAY AT 10 A.M.

5:30 p.m. CDT Haslam will attend the Middle Tennessee State football game.

Friday, September 3

Mayor Haslam has mayoral duties and events in Knoxville before attending the Bird Hunter’s Ball in Franklin.

6 p.m. CDT Haslam will attend the Bird Hunter’s Ball at The Factory in Franklin.

Saturday, September 4

Mayor Haslam will tour flood-damaged areas and knock on doors in Putnam County before heading to the Shelbyville Walking Horse Celebration.

9:30 a.m. CDT Haslam will tour flood-damaged areas in Putnam County with Tennessee State House candidate Ryan Williams. Media invited to attend.

LOCATION: Details to come

11 a.m. CDT Haslam will knock on neighborhood doors in Putnam County.Media invited to attend.

LOCATION: Details to come

3 p.m. EDT Haslam will attend a barbecue with State Rep. Jim Cobb in Spring City. Media invited to attend.

LOCATION: 169 East Ridge Rd, Spring City

8 p.m. CDT Haslam will attend the Shelbyville Walking Horse Celebration.

Mayor Haslam is the two-term Republican Mayor of Knoxville, reelected in 2007 with 87 percent of the vote. A hardworking, conservative public servant, Haslam led Knoxville to become one of the top ten metropolitan areas for business and expansion, while reducing the city’s debt, tripling the rainy day fund, reducing the number of city employees to the lowest amount in 15 years and bringing property taxes to the lowest rate in 50 years. An executive leader with a proven record of success, he helped grow his family’s small business from 800 employees into one of Tennessee’s largest companies with 14,000 employees.

For more information on Bill Haslam, please visit www.BillHaslam.com.