The COM 100 text has an index and bibliography that may be helpful, and the publisher has this web site with links and study aids.
Local papers are fine for local stories.
Such papers often have in-depth analysis of people and organizations not found in the dailies. Ok to cite if absolutely necessary. Has electronic edition. Nashville s newspaper has a pretty good site with an emphasis on local news and information. Tennessee Electronic Library - Access to a wide range of information from libraries across the state.