Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Legislative Update
October 11, 2006
Chamber hosts U.S. Senator Lamar
Alexander
Please join the Nashville Area Chamber of
Commerce for a special Legislative Luncheon address with the Honorable Lamar Alexander, U.S. Senator, on Thursday, October. 19.
You won’t want to miss this detailed discussion on federal issues happening in Washington. Both individual
admission and reserved corporate tables are available. Click here
to register online and to view event details.
Music City Center Public Rally
The push for a new, state-of-the-art convention center is gaining momentum. Come show
your support for the proposed convention center by joining The Music City Center Coalition at a Public Rally on Monday, October 16, 5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM at Fifth Avenue South and Demonbreun Street (behind Gaylord Entertainment Center). This event will feature entertainment by Phil
Vassar, as well as free food and beverages. To learn more about the Music City Center, click
here. Or for more information about the Public Rally call (615) 259-4000 or email
info@nashvillemusiccity.com.
Vote Early
Beat the Election Day crowd and head to
the polls! Early voting for the November 7 elections begins Wednesday, October 18 and concludes Thursday, November 2.
For the complete Early Voting Schedule and to view the official sample ballot, click here.
This election comprises highly contested
races, such as the U.S. Senate seat that Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is vacating, as well as the Governor’s race. Your active
participation is needed to reflect the needs of the business community in this critical election year. To make your voice heard, the Nashville
Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has launched NashvilleBusinessVotes! Click here to get started
today.
U.S. Congress Passes Wright Amendment Legislation
The U.S. Congress overwhelmingly adopted
legislation to repeal the Wright Amendment. Passing this legislation is a significant step forward in giving America the freedom
to fly. Once the bill is signed into law by the President, it will immediately allow through ticketing from Dallas Love Field
to cities throughout the United States by Southwest Airlines, will create more choices for low fares and will gradually eliminate all Wright
Amendment restrictions within eight years.
The Chamber has long held that the
repeal of the Wright Amendment for Tennessee would be good for Nashville, particularly for our business travelers and incoming tourists who are
forced to pay unusually high prices for flights to and from Dallas. The Chamber took a distinct position in our 2005 & 2006 Legislative Agendas
and even took a group to lobby Washington to urge for the complete repeal of the Wright Amendment. We would like to thank those who
campaigned to change this law. Congress heard our voice!
