November 16, 2011

Nashville’s reading faithful have found a savior in Ann Patchett, the best-selling author, whose Parnassus Books will open Wednesday.

The savory chimichanga has drawn such a following that residents want to nominate it as the state’s official food.

With fewer and fewer shoppers carrying cash, the Salvation Army’s seasonal bell ringers will begin accepting digital donations as part of its Red Kettle Campaign.

Several hundred Occupy demonstrators returned to Zuccotti Park, but a judge’s ruling bans tents, tarps and staying overnight.

Libya’s interim government predicts output will be back to preconflict levels by June. International analysts are not as optimistic.