GREEN BUSINESS HOSPITALITY www.nashvilleledger.com Up on Niche the roof players Visit us Love of native plants leads Specialty hotels doing on the to rain gardens, green roofs well in Nashville P23 P24 web Nashville January 21 - 27, 2011 Vol. 35 | Issue 3 www.nashvilleledger.com The power of information. LedgerDAVIDSON • DICKSON • CHEATHAM • WILLIAMSON FORMERLY WESTVIEW SINCE 1978 Heir Bud The Titans’ next big personnel move likely involves handing the franchise to a 26-year-old Sewanee grad P25 AP photos Titans owner Bud Adams waves to fans. Inset: Grandson Kenneth S. Adams IV ern Express, Inc, Hampshire Insurance Company, Western Express, Inc, Def Atty(s): John W Barringer, 08/30/2010, 10C3341 October 8 - 14, 2010 Patricia McClarren vs Star Insurance Company, Westwood PublicChurch Of Christ, Law & GovernmentPltf(s): James T Collins, Def(s): Star Insurance Company, Westwood Church Of Christ, Def Sundance at Atty(s): David John Deming, 08/30/2010, 10C3343 Pltf(s): James A Richard Dicaire vs Cbs Personnel Holdings Inc, Cbs RecordsPersonnel Services LLC, Kilgore Group Inc Collectively Staffmark, Staffmark Investment LLC, Pltf Atty(s): n/a, Def(s): Cbs Personnel Holdings Inc, Cbs Personnel the Belcourt 08/26/2010, 10C3303 Services LLC, Kilgore Group Inc Collectively Staffmark, Staffmark James T Collins vs Rogers Group Inc, inside Investment LLC, Def Atty(s): Stephen B Morton, 08/26/2010, Pltf Atty(s): n/a, Def(s): Rogers Group Inc, Def Atty(s): Heather E Hardt, 08/26/2010, 10C3308 James A Wells vs Jenco Construction Inc, Wells, Pltf Atty(s): n/a, Def(s): Jenco Construction Inc,Pltf(s): Def Atty(s):Judy R Lawson, Sundance Film Festival 2011 Jennifer S White, 08/25/2010, 10C3282 Jessica Grimwood vs Intrepid USA Healthcare Services, GetPltf(s): a Job! Jessica Grimwood, ........................................... Pltf Atty(s): n/a, Def(s): Intrepid USA 2 comes to Nashville with the Healthcare Services, Def Atty(s): Clifford Wilson, 08/27/2010, Week in Review .................................2 Judy R Lawson vs Nursing & Oneida, screening of “Letters from CommunityPltf Atty(s): David Calendar Harold Dunaway, .......................... Def(s): Nursing & Oneida, Def 4 P Public JordanRecords Sanders vs ................................... Dillons Welding Inc and Employers, 7 the Big Man.” 25 Pltf(s): Jordan Sanders, Pltf Atty(s): Donald D Zuccarello, Def(s): Green Business .................................23 Marketplace ....................................48 www.nashvilleledger.com 2 JANUARY 21 - 27, 2011 Week in Review Tell employer what Metro Council votes Sharon Lee, gave money last year to Lou Patten, they need to know to let racetrack stand the opponent of state Sen. Mike Bell, R-Ricev- ille, who is the leading backer of an election sys- When selling an employer on Metro Council voted not to destroy a century- tem for judicial selection. your abilities and skills in a re- old historic racetrack at the Tennessee State es from contributing to political campaigns sume, cover letter or during an Fairgrounds after hours of debate at a public until 1997. Top judges gave sparingly to cam- interview, don’t do it from your meeting. paigns until the issue of judicial selection re- perspective. You need to focus on The council on Tuesday night amended legis- turned to the General Assembly two years ago. the employer’s point-of-view. lation that would have demolished the track and Once the issue arose, public records from the Get a Job! Give them what they need to instead ordered a master plan for the city owned Tennessee Registry of Election Finance show, By M.B. OWENS know so they can meet their goal property. The bill still needs fi nal approval next members of the state’s highest courts began to contribute with greater frequency. Top judges of fi lling a position with the best month and is a setback for Mayor Karl Dean’s available candidate. Not doing this actually creates a barrier efforts to redevelop the 117-acre fairgrounds. gave more than $10,000 to candidates during the 2010 election cycle alone. against your goal of getting the job. Cars began running on the site as early as Nashville Realize that the hiring process is not about pleasing June 1904 and NASCAR’s top level raced here The contributions were bipartisan in nature, until 1984 when Nashville offi cials refused to with State Sen. Roy Herron, D-Dresden, receiv- you. It is about informing the employer about what you improve the track. Residents in the south Nash- ing $2,000, and Sen. Doug Overbey, R-Maryville, have to off er. However, the information provided should ville neighborhood have complained about the getting $3,700 from the highest-ranking judges Ledger be encapsulated within your marketing program in such a noise from the track and said it brings down in the state to lead the way among active law- fashion as to be in your best interest. In other words, you property values. makers. are looking out for you. – Associated Press But racers and racing fans were vocal in their The power of Employers need to know about your abilities, skills, support to preserve the track. interests and motivation as these pertain to their needs – Associated Press information. Haslam announces within the position. Th ey normally hire a person who has trust excluding Pilot the attributes needed to perform the duties of the posi- GOP leaders plan tion. Th ey want to know, based on past performance in education changes Published weekly by Republican Gov. Bill Haslam announced either school or jobs, if you can provide them with the Westview Newspaper, LLC benefi ts necessary to meet their expectations. Tennessee Republican leaders say they plan Tuesday that he has placed most of his private Th ere are always exceptions in hiring, such as the hir- to reform the state’s education system, includ- investments into a blind trust, except for his 8120 Sawyer Brown Road, ing possibly lifting the cap on charter schools undisclosed share of the family-owned Pilot ing of a friend or relative. Th is is something you can do Suite 107, and re-evaluating when high school teachers chain of truck stops and a real estate holding nothing about. Nashville, TN 37221 should get tenure. outside of Tennessee. After fi nding positions you are qualifi ed to fi ll, your (615) 646-6131 Republicans control the House, Senate and Haslam, who took offi ce on Saturday, argued goal in the job search process should be to demonstrate FAX: (615) 662-0946 governorship, which means they can do just during the campaign that there’s little reason how well you fi t the needs of the employer for the job or about whatever they want. Every committee in to place his share of Pilot jobs you have targeted. In other words, you need to per- Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m both chambers is headed by a GOP member, in- into a blind trust. suade the employer in writing and in conversation that “Tennesseans are very cluding education, which has a number of new you are the best choice. Past performance and accom- Republican faces in the House. familiar with my relation- ship with Pilot and know Publisher plishments are generally what employers use to predict “I think you’ll see a reform of the education Eric Barnes future performance. system in Tennessee with the new members that I’m committed to When preparing your resume, make sure you have of the education committee in particular,” said holding my administra- General Manager House Majority Leader Gerald McCormick of tion to the highest ethical Lyle Graves thoroughly reviewed your skills and abilities. Th ink about [email protected] Chattanooga. standards,” Haslam said what courses you have completed in school. What were in a statement. He said one issue that is almost certain to Contributors your past job responsibilities? What have you accom- come back up is charter schools. Knoxville-based Pilot is Sheila Burke plished in your career? Were you promoted? Do you have Under a proposal that passed the Legisla- Haslam a privately held company Hollie Deese any special skills? Consider quantitative and qualitative with annual revenues of Tim Ghianni ture in 2009, children in school systems with Bill Lewis information about accomplishments when you can. at least 14,000 students who qualify for free or about $20 billion. Tracy Lucas Terry McCormick Be prepared to show skills such being a good writer or reduced-price lunches would be eligible to en- The announcement comes after Haslam signed an executive order over the weekend to Joe Morris having knowledge of specifi c software. Consider whether roll. Preference would be given to students with M.B. Owens you are good at multi-tasking, leading a team, taking ini- failing grades or those from failing schools. scuttle requirements established by his Demo- Judy Sarles Kay Bona tiative, creating or organizing. The measure also would cap the number of cratic predecessor for the governor and his top Vic Fleming Th e purpose behind this is to help you go through and charter schools in the state at 90. There are cur- advisers to disclose how much they earn in out- rently 16 operating. side income. select the relevant information about yourself that per- Art Director McCormick said he’d like to see the cap lifted. The move kept Haslam from having to reveal tains to a position of interest. Give as many details about his earnings in Pilot, a point of much contention Cynthia Hester “I hope we open it up where it’s not just dis- [email protected] the available position as you can. advantaged children going to charter schools,” during the governor’s race.