Summary of the most anticipated bill of the legislature as well as statements from the groups involved
Latest volleys signal that cities and competing businesses will give no quarter
AT&T chief says he's being called a 'liar'; cable operators push to make Tennessee a battleground state
Legislator believes statewide video-franchising can overcome TML, Cable resistance
The derailment of franchise-reform legislation earlier this year bruised relationships
UPDATED 12:59 P.M.- Committee chairman says AT&T headquarters pulled plug, but AT&T story differs. High stakes, deadline and growing mistrust contributed.
UPDATED 5:08 P.M.AT&T touts Justice statement; VU prof says Cable's 'natural monopoly' has ended
To get the full picture, check out our list of who is lobbying for whom over what
UPDATED 4:58 p.m. -- AT&T, cable-TV interests and local governments prepare to battle over video-franchising law
Rep. Rob Briley may seek Attorney General opinion to force further consideration of last-minute tort liability-immunity provision before Senate acts
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