January 17, 1997

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The December increase of 6.8 percent in state revenue collections was marked by strong growth in the excise and franchise taxes and a good increase in the sales tax, a University of Tennessee economist said Friday.  Dr. Matt Murray of the UT Center for Business and Economic Research said excise and franchise

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.– Vol athletes and the Pride of the Southland Band reversed roles Friday — the band was in the spotlight and the players were the supporting cast.  Just before the 300-member-strong band was to leave for its 11th appearance in a Presidential Inauguration, Peyton Manning and other members of the football team presented band