Daily Archives: March 4th, 2010
Happy Hour: Never Say Die Edition
- As predicted, the school rezoning drama is kicking up a notch with today’s statement from the NAACP that the new plan “reeks of racism” and letting everyone know that they’re not going down without a fight. [WTVF]
- Due to some politics and such, the the End Zone Express shuttle for Titans games is being cut until further notice. They’re currently checking out other options. [City Paper]
- The family of the high school senior who was shot and killed at a car wash on Nolensville Road last month have upped the reward to $10,000 for the tip that leads to the suspect’s arrest. [WSMV]
- Five homeless folks were arrested this afternoon for pooping (there’s really no good word for that) all over the sidewalk in front of Fort Nashboro and then passing out in front of the bathroom. If you’re dying to know the details, you can hear all about it at 6pm tonight on Channel 2. [Nashville Is Talking]
- The Preds have released their preseason schedule, which will kick off on September 25th at 7pm. Fang fingers!! [Tennessean]
Photo by Spencer the Duck.
As predicted, the school rezoning drama is kicking up a notch with today’s statement from the NAACP that the new plan “reeks of racism” and letting everyone know that they’re not going down without a fight. [WTVF]
Due to some politics and such, the the End Zone Express shuttle for Titans games is being cut until [...]
Kind Of A Big Deal: Nashville’s Homeless
It’s probably safe to say that most of us have felt the squeeze of the poor economy whether you’re doing battle with the housing market or just funneling your savings into your gas tank every week. With Tennessee unemployment rates at a 15-year high and the rising cost of pretty much everything, more people are ending up on Nashville’s streets. In the past year, the homeless population of Nashville is up 10%, with number of homeless women and children increasing by 32%.
Along with it, the city continues to step up their efforts to find a balance between helping people out and keeping downtown looking nice for the rest of us. Their latest idea? Hooking them up with a one-way bus ticket out of town.
The new Metro Police central precinct commander has initiated a program where homeless people, and others stranded in Nashville, are referred to the private sector, which then buys them bus tickets out of town.
Huggins was adamant that the program was not akin to busing movements in other cities like New York City or Atlanta, where homeless individuals were shipped out of town en masse.
He said the purpose of the program is not to rid Nashville of the chronically homeless, but simply to provide help.
“I just wanted to help these people, because they are in my district just like anybody else who lives here,†said Huggins. “I thought, ‘Well this is kind of a win-win situation if I can help someone and then there’s one less person who might be urinating on the street or causing a problem.’ †[City Paper]
So far, we haven’t heard any objections from the Nashville Homeless Power Project, who says they’ll be keeping an eye on it. We’re a little more skeptical that the “private sector” mentioned in the article is the Nashville Downtown Partnership, whose main concern seems to be keeping the streets clean for downtown residents. What’s everyone’s take on this?
Photo by cwage.
It’s probably safe to say that most of us have felt the squeeze of the poor economy whether you’re doing battle with the housing market or just funneling your savings into your gas tank every week. With Tennessee unemployment rates at a 15-year high and the rising cost of pretty much everything, more people are [...]
Photo Of The Day: July 9, 2008
A Tennessee summer comes with a whole lot of bugs. Regular contributor Peppysis caught a great macro shot of this little guy with an eerie-looking face on his back. Bonus points for anyone who can tell us what this is!
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.
A Tennessee summer comes with a whole lot of bugs. Regular contributor Peppysis caught a great macro shot of this little guy with an eerie-looking face on his back. Bonus points for anyone who can tell us what this is!
Photo Of The Day will be a recurring feature for Nashvillest as long you keep giving [...]
Gems From The Nashville Craigslist: Great First Dates
Craigslist has been a little sparse of idiots the past few weeks, so we were surprised (and appropriately skeptical) that four classy personal ads appeared this morning. Upon further inspection, it does appear that the same person had a hand in at least two, if not all of them. Good thing that it doesn’t make them any less funny.
Who wants to attend the Hog Fest on my 4HP mini bike this weekend?
OK the Hog Fest is coming up this weekend, YES its this weekend already! I am so excited. I have detailed out my mini bike and just put me a new bell on the handlebars. Let me tell ya she is looking really sharp! I know its not a Harley but hey different is good plus its not really that fast so you will be safe with me. The problem is I only have one helmet which we can share on the way if you dont mind it has an adjustable chin strap so It will fit unless you have a head as big as Rosie Odonell.
I am not really attractive and I have a few bad habits that tend to make people feel un easy around me, but hey whos perfect. If color is an issue of my mini bike let me know I can run down to the dollar general store and pick up a can of your color choice.
Hey shoot me an email if you also have a mini bike I would love to hear from you.
We told you it was classy. And here, on the opposite side of the spectrum, we bring you a post from someone who is looking for the person that they already went out with.
Has anyone seen my big boy pants? – 35 (Nashville)
OK, I cant remember who you are. We went out on a date last night to McDonalds you had a salad with chicken nuts and I shared since I forgot my wallet. After that we went to Mapco to get a hot dog and a slurpee shared of course cause I couldnt find my wallet, it was just really an excuse to see if you would come into my apartment to look for my wallet.
We drove to the dam at Preist and talked for hours all of a sudden I felt the hershey squirts coming on so I made a run out of your car for the woods.
Well to make a long story short when I got home this morning I didnt have my big boy pants and wonder if this is you who went out with me last night?
Have you seen my Big Boy Pants?
Think their date will be responding?
Craigslist has been a little sparse of idiots the past few weeks, so we were surprised (and appropriately skeptical) that four classy personal ads appeared this morning. Upon further inspection, it does appear that the same person had a hand in at least two, if not all of them. Good thing that it doesn’t make [...]
Bright & Early: Playing With Fire Edition
Good morning, Nashville. A Latino supermarket near Harding and I-24 caught on fire overnight for the second time in a month, destroying about 40% of the building. We’re happy to hear that no one was inside at the time and firefighters had it all under control in an hour. The fire is being treated as suspicious since it’s one of many fires that have happened in the heavily Hispanic area over the past few months.
- It ain’t over yet. The Most Dramatic School Rezoning Plan Ever was narrowly approved last night by a vote of just 5-4. The plan, which has been charged with promoting racism and segregation, probably won’t be put into place without a fight if the protesters at last night’s meeting were any indication.
- Youtube or it didn’t happen. The elusive MoveOn.org is supposedly holding a protest at the Exxon on 12th and Broadway at 5pm today. In the off-chance that they don’t stand us up this time, you can drag your “McCain <3’s big oil” signs down there and join them or just borrow one of theirs.
- Bits & pieces. Everyone in Tennessee suddenly wants a hybrid … Some groundskeeper at cemetery in Maryville is seeing faces in trees … Titans tickets go on sale Saturday … The ‘noog is closing their burn center and shipping all their patients to Nashville.
Photo by deadlybreakfast.
Good morning, Nashville. A Latino supermarket near Harding and I-24 caught on fire overnight for the second time in a month, destroying about 40% of the building. We’re happy to hear that no one was inside at the time and firefighters had it all under control in an hour. The fire is being treated as [...]
Life In Nashville: We’re An “Oasis,” Y’all
Chin up, Nashvillians. Despite being America’s 6th fattest city, having the nation’s 2nd highest incarceration rate AND being Tennessee’s 2nd sweatiest city, we do have some things going for us. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s recent decision to stay in Nashville for their birth of their daughter has drawn us into the nation’s spotlight, and our relaxed atmosphere and laid-back style of living doesn’t escape the media. Yahoo! Entertainment is speculating on our city and our celebrities, with nothing but good to say.
“I definitely think it’s easier to live as a celebrity in Nashville,” said Maureen O’Connor, a publicist with Los Angeles-based Rogers & Cowan. “Most of America is an easier place to live as a celebrity. Nashville has the advantage of also being a place that you can do entertainment industry business quite efficiently.”
Writer John Gerome also recognizes what has been a major thorn in many Nashvillians’ sides over the years – The common perception that Nashville is all honkytonkin’ and twangin’ and line dancin’.
It’s ironic that Nashville, the city that Robert Altman poked fun at with his ’70s film “Nashville” and that spawned the cornpone TV series “Hee Haw,” is being celebrated as laid-back and hip — but perhaps that’s what it’s come to.
So whether you love the “hee haw” of Nashville or hate it, you can rest assured that the city we love is starting to gain some street cred.
Thanks to Allison M. for the tip!
Photo by hwnna.
Chin up, Nashvillians. Despite being America’s 6th fattest city, having the nation’s 2nd highest incarceration rate AND being Tennessee’s 2nd sweatiest city, we do have some things going for us. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s recent decision to stay in Nashville for their birth of their daughter has drawn us into the nation’s spotlight, and [...]
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