“The consequences of decisions don't just affect spreadsheets... They a...” — Phil Bredesen Quote

“The consequences of decisions don't just affect spreadsheets... They affect, in fundamental ways, the lives of people and they often mean the difference between life and death.”

“Continuing economic growth requires both recruitment of new companies and expansion of existing businesses.”

“If the Southeast represents the new battlefield in the war on meth, then Tennessee clearly is at ground zero.”

“I think people who are artists, actors, singers, great songwriters, they tend to have a hyper state of emotion where they feel things very, very deeply, probably more deeply than the average person walking down the street where it may affect them, but not to the same extent.”

“Some shows do nosedive at the end, or some piece of content could become incredibly controversial and affect the way the show is seen.”

“It's actually a pretty basic concept: when businesses feel secure and confident, they are more likely to grow, hire, and invest. Conversely, when the economy is unstable, businesses often become much more risk averse, and in many cases, they're forced to make undesirable cuts that affect their bottom line.”