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December 2006



Skating on Solid Ice

Forget that his industry is sport—thought of more often for its fantasy appeal than as a business enterprise—and that his job title is general manager—a moniker more befitting a mall supervisor than a corporate powerbroker—David Poile of the Nashville Predators professional hockey club is a bona fide CEO. And, in fact, Business Tennessee’s top CEO for 2006. If plans unfold as Poile and the Predators hope (and Poile has largely orchestrated), the Predators’ CEO could… More...

 
Waste Management
Congressman Jim Cooper objects to the Army's use of a multi-million dollar VC middleman More...


Setting the Table
Olhausen Billiard Manufacturing began in 1972 when two brothers who grew up working for their dad re-covering pool tables began charging a small manufacturing company in San Diego, Calif...


Williamson County
All over the country, folks know Williamson County,” says Bob Iannacone of Tennessee’s fastest growing county...


Letters to the Editor
Unhappy with the Concept...


Top of the Line
There was some hesitation around here before naming the general manager of one of Tennessee’s professional sports teams as Tennessee’s top CEO for 2006...


Gadgets & Gear for the office, THE road Or THE links
Gadgets & Gear for the office, THE road Or THE links


Zone Coverage
A proposed new general-purpose FTZ in Johnson City aims to provide businesses safe harbor from excess taxation...


Monroe County
Mountains, lakes and plains—Monroe County isa geographic dream for its residents ...


Black Book 2006
Featuring Profiles of Tennessee’s Top Executives


Greener Acres
Local businessmen continue an effort to create a new “neighborhood of choice” on the North Shore...


The Final Thrust
Plans for the Signature Tower enter a make-or-break phase...


Long and Winding Road
International rally racing comes to Tennessee...


Bustle and Flow
Fuel costs and a boom in cotton brings about a resurgence in barge traffic...


The Firebird’s Niche
Phoenix Theatres looks to make a nest beneath industry giant Regal...


Balances of Power
The FDIC’s annual report shows modest change and continued vigor in the state’s banking community...

















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