Daily Archives: March 11th, 2010
Happy Hour: Not Your Average Rednecks
- As if Jessica Simpson isn’t wreaking enough havoc on our image, Hotel Preston is advertising their “Redneck Package,” which includes a 6-pack of PBR and a bag of pork rinds so guests can “live like locals.” Because clearly that’s what we do in Nashville: Sit around all day drinking PBR and eating pork rinds. We wish. [Nashville Is Talking]
- Here’s a shocker: Governor Bredesen has announced his endorsement of Obama in the presidential election. We knew they were up to something shady and underhanded at their “unity meeting” this morning. [WTVF]
- Congratulations to Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney and his wife, whose first child Jagger Donovan Rooney was born on Saturday–just in time for baby’s first CMA Music Fest. Many of us bore witness to the elder Rooney nearly (and adorably) tearing off the stage at the ACM Awards in Vegas because he was afraid he’d miss Jagger’s grand entrance, so we’re happy to hear he was actually in town for it. [WSMV]
- Belmont University expects 2,500 people to show up for the Town Hall Debate in October–and that’s just the media. [WSMV]
- Caption contest winner! Earlier, we asked you caption our bizarre photo of the day. Diana sends us this clever one: “The energy crisis leaves no gas money for clown cars. On the upside, there’s no law against drinking in a box.” Thanks, Diana!
Photo by geognerd.
As if Jessica Simpson isn’t wreaking enough havoc on our image, Hotel Preston is advertising their “Redneck Package,” which includes a 6-pack of PBR and a bag of pork rinds so guests can “live like locals.” Because clearly that’s what we do in Nashville: Sit around all day drinking PBR and eating pork rinds. We [...]
Sob Stories: Hey Georgia, Leave Copperhill Alone
Over the past few months, we’ve all become pretty well acquainted with Georgia’s crazy attempts to run off with a chunk of our state because they’re running out of water or something. We’ve become so desensitized to such state-on-state violence that we forget what all is at stake. Thankfully the Tennessean brought the plight of one Tennessee town to our attention yesterday.
Copperhill, Tennessee is an Appalachian community that sits near the border between the motherland and Georgia, and all they really want to do is drink. See, if Georgia ends up getting their way and seizes part of Tennessee, Copperhill will become part of Fannin County, GA, and Fannin County is a dry county. That means that Copperhill residents would have to drive at least 40 miles to find a functional bar.
We understand they’re pretty upset. There are 500 people in that town, and they need their watering holes.
Brothers and sisters of Copperhill: Nashvillest is committed to fighting the injustice, and we want you to know you’re welcome up here anytime. We’ve got your back.
Photo by crashmattb.
Over the past few months, we’ve all become pretty well acquainted with Georgia’s crazy attempts to run off with a chunk of our state because they’re running out of water or something. We’ve become so desensitized to such state-on-state violence that we forget what all is at stake. Thankfully the Tennessean brought the plight of [...]
Photo Of The Day: The Village Idiot (Caption Contest)
We’ve seen some strange things in this town, but we’ve never been able to capture it on film as well as Brandon James did with this clown in a box he spotted in the Gulch. We can’t even come up with a respectable comment for it, but we would love to know what’s going on here.
And with that, we invite you to leave your best captions in the comments. We’ll post our favorite at the end of the day.
Photo Of The Day will be a recurring feature for Nashvillest as long you keep giving us stuff to post. Don’t worry- We’ll give you props. Just add them to the pool or tag them with “Nashvillest†if you’re feeling lazy.
We’ve seen some strange things in this town, but we’ve never been able to capture it on film as well as Brandon James did with this clown in a box he spotted in the Gulch. We can’t even come up with a respectable comment for it, but we would love to know what’s going on [...]
Fan Fair Bingo: When You’re Done Counting Tube Tops (CMApocalypse 2008)
To start the day off on a high note, we bring you this amazing submission from Hannah Kovash and Tom Horton. As much as we love to rag on the tourists, this place wouldn’t be the same without ‘em. And we wouldn’t have a reason to play Fan Fair Bingo. Bring it on, CMA Music Festival 2008!
To start the day off on a high note, we bring you this amazing submission from Hannah Kovash and Tom Horton. As much as we love to rag on the tourists, this place wouldn’t be the same without ‘em. And we wouldn’t have a reason to play Fan Fair Bingo. Bring it on, CMA Music [...]
Bright & Early: Yes He Did Edition
Good morning, Nashville. It was a big night in politics last night, as Barack Obama pretty much clenched the Democratic nomination and became the first black man to ever do that. We say “pretty much” because everyone seems to be acknowledging it except Hillary. Even McCain spoke of her in the past tense which didn’t really surprise us after he left her out of his presentation entirely at the Ryman on Monday. Anyway, rest assured that Tennessee Democrats are hanging out at Swett’s Restaurant at this very moment listening to Governor Bredesen’s sure-to-be-interesting lecture on party unity. We wonder if they’re handing out those creepy Bush masks there, too.
- Passing the hat. In the spirit of election coverage, our favorite blogging state lawmaker Stacey “The Rep” Campfield has resorted to ye olde internet panhandle since he isn’t accepting PAC or corporate donations right now. So if you’d like to contribute to his campaign, you can head over to his blog and, you know, Paypal it.
- Accident at ‘Montana’ filming. An accident on the Hannah Montana set sent a projection screen barreling into a group of extras on a ferris wheel in Rutherford County. We’re glad to hear no one was hurt, but we’re guessing the footage won’t be making it onto the gag reel.
- As MTA turns. We’ve talked a little bit about the city cutting 7 of the least-trafficked bus routes. Last night at the City Council meeting, many of Nashville’s residents fought back, pleading with council members not to eliminate the routes that are some people’s only form of transportation.
- Bits & pieces. More coyote sightings in Sylvan Park … Murfreesboro residents may see a rise in water and sewage costs … We’re way excited to report that Hummers might soon be on their way out … In case you haven’t noticed, it’s supposed to be really hot and humid this week.
Photo by Daniella Zalcman.
Good morning, Nashville. It was a big night in politics last night, as Barack Obama pretty much clenched the Democratic nomination and became the first black man to ever do that. We say “pretty much” because everyone seems to be acknowledging it except Hillary. Even McCain spoke of her in the past tense which didn’t [...]
Wednesday: Kick Off The Kick Off (CMApocalypse 2008)
If today is only the pre-fest, we’re not sure that we’re ready for the rest of the week. With kick-off events galore, it’s hard to tell where Wednesday ends and the CMA Music Festival begins. And for locals, today may mark the last day that we dare venture downtown for a piece of the fun – So take advantage of it!
4th Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade: Downtown at 2pm, free & open to the public. The parade will begin at 6th & Broadway, take Broadway to 3rd, take 3rd to Demonbreun, and take Demonbreun back to 6th to end at the Sommet Center.
3rd Annual CMA Block Party: Sommet Center Chevy Stage at 3pm, free & open to the public.
Marty Stuart’s 7th Annual Late Night Jam: Ryman Auditorium at 10pm, tickets are $29.50-$39.50.
City Of Hope 18th Annual Softball Challenge: Greer Stadium at 12pm, tickets are $18. The biggest names in country music take it to the softball diamond to benefit City Of Hope.
2nd Annual Country Weekly Fashion Show by Wrangler: Wildhorse Saloon at 8pm, tickets are $20-$50 and benefit Musicians On Call.
Photo by Jon Erickson.
If today is only the pre-fest, we’re not sure that we’re ready for the rest of the week. With kick-off events galore, it’s hard to tell where Wednesday ends and the CMA Music Festival begins. And for locals, today may mark the last day that we dare venture downtown for a piece of the fun [...]
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