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DISH Network adds four more HD local markets

by Richard Lawler, posted Jul 3rd 2008 at 1:45PM

DISH Network just keeps on cranking down the list of its 22 markets slated for an HD upgrade in the summer/fall, with four going on line today: Albany - Shenectady - Troy, NY; Chattanooga, TN; Lansing, MI; and Syracuse NY. Hope the recent thunderstorms didn't knock anyone's power out, becuase now you've got one mroe reason to stay inside. As usual, we don't know what city will be next, but we expect more markets to be added soon.

DISH Network gets official with summer / fall HD locals

by Darren Murph, posted Jun 30th 2008 at 3:30PM Breaking News


Remember those 20-some-odd cities we heard were getting HD locals via DISH Network earlier this year? Yeah, the satcaster has just now gotten around to confirming what we already knew, but it's good to have something to hold 'em to, regardless. As of today, Grand Rapids, Michigan and Memphis, Tennessee can both look forward to seeing their local channels in high-definition, while 22 other markets are on the clock. As for timing, all we know is that these 22 will be launched sometime during summer / fall of 2008, but it looks like you'll be waiting patiently to find out if your market is closer to going live now or later. Tap the read link for the full list of locales.

Comcast flier all but confirms U-verse in Tennessee

by Darren Murph, posted May 25th 2008 at 4:09PM


Not even a full week after Tennessee's governor signed a particular cable franchising bill into law, along comes this mysterious flier from Comcast. Now, we know things can get pretty heated between rivals, but this just seems downright bizarre -- if it's not some sort of elaborate prank, of course. From what we can gather, Comcast has been circulating this here flier around, which clearly points out that AT&T "has been installing 52B Cabinets in Nashville and Middle Tennessee for the last several months." It also notes that said boxes are used for distributing its U-verse television service, in case there was any doubt. Apparently Comcast is hoping to create an internal map of all possible distribution points in order to bring the hurt where it matters most, but we must say this seems like quite the stretch to get a leg-up. Ah, the sweet smell of competition.

[Thanks, Martian]

Tennessee governor signs cable franchising bill into law

by Darren Murph, posted May 20th 2008 at 7:01PM


Remember that legislation we mentioned early last month which, if passed, could pave the way for AT&T's U-verse to infiltrate The Volunteer State? Governor Phil Bredesen just signed said bill into law, creating statewide TV cable franchising in Tennessee. Beyond that, details are few and far between, but don't be shocked to see yet another programming provider pop up in the not-too-distant future.

[Thanks, roflercopterer]

Comcast HD rollouts continue: 4 more in Chattanooga, TN

by Darren Murph, posted May 18th 2008 at 5:00AM

Believe it or not, Comcast's HD rollouts are still going strong, with the latest additions happening in Chattanooga, Tennessee. According to our resident tipster, a message popped up informing him that Discovery HD, History HD, Animal Planet HD and SciFi HD would be arriving on June 16th. Call it a hunch, but we reckon quite a few ungrateful Comcast users will be wishing their recent boost included that last station.

[Thanks, Reed]

Comcast adding ABC Family, Disney HD in Memphis, TN

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 30th 2008 at 10:32PM

No, a couple of new HD channels that nearly every other Comcast user already has (or likely will soon) won't remove that lingering sting from letting the National Championship slip right through your fingertips, but hopefully seeing ABC Family and Disney in high-def will at least get your mind to a happier place. According to a tipster residing in the Tennessee town, the carrier has mailed out notifications that the duo of new channels will be landing on May 22nd, but curiously enough, Science HD won't be along for the ride. And here we were thinking three was company.

[Thanks, Matt]

New legislation could pave the way for U-verse in Tennessee

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 9th 2008 at 1:28PM


Although the matter has generally been swept under the rug nationally, folks in the great state of Tennessee yearning for more choices when it comes to receiving cable may be one step closer to getting just that. Just this week a compromise cable bill -- which would enable companies such as AT&T to "avoid having to seek hundreds of municipal permits to offer TV service" -- unanimously passed the House Commerce Committee. Still, select committee members questioned the aforementioned carrier's ability to deliver public, education and government (PEG) programming, and in order to avoid having firms roll out their networks to wealthy areas first, a provision was included that would force them to offer service to a certain amount of "low-income" neighborhoods or else face fines. Granted, there's no word on AT&T's immediate plans in The Volunteer State, but don't be shocked to see braids of orange fiber laid down in the future.

[Thanks, Brent]

Comcast subscribers in Knoxville, Tennessee get four new HD channels

by Darren Murph, posted Feb 5th 2008 at 7:50AM


Shortly after DirecTV blessed Knoxville, Tennessee residents with HD locals, along comes Comcast to beef up its own high-definition lineup. Effective immediately, subscribers in the area can tune into History Channel HD, Discovery Channel HD, Animal Planet HD and Sci-Fi HD. According to tipster Shane's count, these four newcomers bring Knoxville's total HD options to 29 -- not too shabby, eh?

[Thanks, Shane H. and Blake]

DirecTV blesses Knoxville, Tennessee with HD locals

by Darren Murph, posted Jan 23rd 2008 at 10:26PM


For those shacked up in Knoxville, Tennessee and relying on DirecTV for their tube service, we've excellent news. Starting today, you can catch the Big 4 -- ABC (WATE), CBS (WVLT), FOX (WTNZ) and NBC (WBIR) -- in high-definition without resorting to an OTA antenna. The addition of Knoxville brings the satellite provider's grand total of markets with HD locals up to 72, reportedly "representing more than 74.3-percent of US TV households." 'Tis a shame all that SEC football on CBS is so many months away, but hey, at least you've got March Madness to look forward to, right?

East Memphis Embassy Suites getting facelift, two HDTVs per room

by Darren Murph, posted Dec 26th 2007 at 4:55AM


Those planning any future trips to Tennessee should put the East Memphis Embassy Suites atop their list for lodging, as each of the 220 guest rooms will soon house not one, but two LCD HDTVs. Reportedly, the $3.5 million renovation project will get underway next month, and when every single room is "completely gutted and remodeled," each one will boast new furniture, new kitchenettes and new carpet. Sadly, there's no mention of how many high-definition channels will be available, but it is notable that the aforementioned changes were put into place due to "guest preferences learned through surveys." HDTVs being expected in hotels? Absolutely.

Help Chattanooga get an HDTV Super Sunday

by Richard Lawler, posted Jan 26th 2006 at 4:26PM

Uncle SamIt's just sad that cable vs. local affiliate squabbles will probably cost some people a high definition Super Bowl. In Tennessee, a few residents are trying to do something about it, starting a petition to get at least the Super Bowl shown in HD on cable.

Please sign the petition, being HD-less on the biggest game of the year is something we wish on no man.

[Via HDBlog.net]




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