On Saturday, September 4 2010, my wife, my daughter , and myself traveled to Secret City Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. in Oak Ridge to check out their sale. A salesperson soon pointed us towards a 2007 Saturn Vue. We were impressed when he told us it got 30mpg (25mpg depending on driving habits), he said it had side curtain airbags, and was valued over $18,000.
After a couple of days, we realized it only got about 22mpg, had no side curtain airbags, and was only valued at $15,000-$16,000. Upset , I called the dealership and spoke to a manager (Chad). He said he remembered us being there late that Saturday night and that we test drove the vehicle and had a chance to inspect it. I told him we would be happy to just trade back and he said that was not an option, so I left a couple of messages for the owner (Jimmy Cogdil). When he called me back, he told me he had to talk to his manager and get back with me.
After not hearing from him for a few days (said he called and left 2 messages but I think my Verizon phone is not giving me all of my voice mails), I filed a complaint twith Tennessee Department of Insurance and Commerce, Division of Consumer Affairs. I am now urging anyone that has had similar experiences to do the same and anyone thinking about shopping at Secret City Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. to double check everything the salesperson says. Here is the address (link...)

As a member of the Swan Pond community, my biggest concern is that we did know the possible health impact of the ash stored at the Kingston TVA steamplant site before the spill. I think TVA AND any other company near a residentual community) should tell the communities of such possible dangers. Even though it is not classified hazardous, putting up ballfields so close to material and not warning of the possible dangers seems irresponsible to say the least. I understand from a business point why TVA is following their present coarse of action, but why are we as people not taking a stand. I know I have rarely taken action in the when I was not directly affected and now I feel ashamed. Is this what our society is coming to? Know the teaching of ones faith is not enough, one must try to follow those teachings.