Topic: Taking Property / By Charles C. Haynes Forget Ten Commandments displays and prisoners’ rights, the religious-liberty issues before the Supreme Court last term. It’s eminent domain that has stirred up the most reaction among religious groups.The case, Kelo v. city of New London, involved the fifth, not the first, amendment (specifically, the “takings” clause:…

By James Clark / Columnist The past four or five months have certainly given me an opportunity to broaden my horizons, at least journalistically speaking.For example, I never dreamed I would be called upon to cover a flower show, and for obvious reasons. But since the departure of our beloved lifestyle editor Janice Howard, that…

DR. NUTHALAPATY Dr. Suneetha Nuthalapaty has been in McMinnville about two weeks as the new director of the hospital’s rehabilitation center. What’s significant is where she comes from — Pittsburgh, Penn., which is otherwise known as Steeler country.Since football season is just around the corner, those are fighting words for the Titan fans around these…

Michele May gives her grandfather James Tittsworth a trim at her newly opened shop called Hair of A Different Color. Michele May has been cutting hair for five years, but this is the first time she’s gone into business for herself. She has opened Hair of A Different Color on Beersheba Street right next to…

Attorney Bud Sharp has an office that’s easy to find, located across the street from Warren County Administrative Offices. (James Clark photo) Bud Sharp and his 74-year-old grandmother decided to take the LSAT together on a whim. Bud says they both aced the test and his strong performance prompted him to enter Nashville School of…

I for one am excited about a new business moving to Smithville Highway in the spot formerly occupied by McMinnville Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep. It’s a chance for a high-profile company to land a prime-time location in the heart of our retail district.I talked to auctioneer Danny Higgins on Friday and he indicated that some car…

Regions Bank has sold its downtown building to American Financial Realty Trust, but has signed a long-term lease to stay on the first floor. The upper floors are now available office space. (James Clark photo) Nowadays, it’s not easy getting information about Regions Bank, even though the downtown branch is located about two blocks from…

Josh Hobbs holds up a mouth-watering rack of ribs that’s available at Willie LeeLee’s BBQ. The restaurant is located in the spot formerly occupied by Pinoy’s on Northgate Drive behind First National Bank and Pizza Hut. Josh Hobbs has worked at Crockett’s Roadhouse in Manchester and at Applebee’s here in McMinnville. Now Josh is using…

For about six months I’ve been telling you about a proposed 100,000-square-foot shopping center development on Old Shelbyville Road near its intersection with the bypass. From what I can gather, it’s all systems go for the shopping center provided the zoning can be changed from residential to commercial.There was a called public meeting to debate…

By James Clark Tomorrow is a great day because it will mark seven years of marriage for me and my Cupcake. To celebrate, we’ve decided not to exchange extravagant gifts this year. Come to think of it, we’ve never exchanged extravagant gifts.Our anniversary gift to each other this year is going to be tickets to…