Daily Archives: December 3rd, 2011
Nashvillest Twitter Roundup: It’s A Gas
We know we can always count on our Twitter friends to entertain us when the going gets tough. For those not in the Twitter loop, here’s a snapshot of how your fellow Nashvillians are handling the gas crisis. And if you want to do your part to make things better, don’t panic.
- @studionashvegas: #nashvillegas it feels like Mad Max out here. Ready to see a tanker truck get hijacked. it IS pirate day, after all.
- @jaxn: I am going to refrain from getting gas. We have 1/4 in the truck and 1/2 in the van. Our plan is to drive less.
- @christyfrink: the big ‘OUT OF GAS!!!’ sign slapped over the shell station doesn’t seem to have deterred people from stopping there. and stopping traffic!
- @coffeeeyes: my co worker who lives in alabama said cars were being pushed off the interstate because they ran out of gas.
- @kateo: Just did a bit of free-shipping online-shopping to preserve the half-tank of gas we have in our car. Thanks, Amazon, Drugstore, & Plumgood!
- @nagrommit: Planning on having Bean Burrito at Taco Bell. #nashvillegas
- @jagadiah: Just put the lawnmower gas in the car. Gonna take the gas can to m’boro tonight in case we find some out there.
- @pamcase: http://twitpic.com/ca0f - Craziness in front of me in Wilson Co.
- @grovesa16: EPIC video on the front of tennessean.com. Live video of people fighting for gas at Club Exxon. I’m about to buy whenstupidpeoplepanic.com
- @janeqpublic: It’s a warzone out here.
- @theblogstar: I was going to get fuel… But the line was 52 cars deep. No joke…
- @burnshead: everyone freaked out last week with the gas. like raiding Kroger the night before a snowstorm for fear that cows will stop producing milk.
- @deweese: http://twitpic.com/c9xg - Amazed at the line of cars following the gas truck to the station
- @davedelaney:…and in other news. Nashville has run out of gas. Time to tune up the bicycle. Arg!
- @petercole: Thought it was football game traffic but its exxon traffic. Cop and orange cones. Weird
- @Kelliente: Heading out for the weekend. Can’t wait to see the Great Diaspora of Aught Eight as Nashvillians may actually walk places this weekend.
- @cwage: I am gonna start selling acetone on the street in gas cans
- @Chris1051: im going to run out of gas looking for gas
We know we can always count on our Twitter friends to entertain us when the going gets tough. For those not in the Twitter loop, here’s a snapshot of how your fellow Nashvillians are handling the gas crisis. And if you want to do your part to make things better, don’t panic. @studionashvegas: #nashvillegas it feels [...]
Happy Hour: We’re Guarding Our Gasoline
- Just when we thought the gas situation couldn’t get any worse, people started throwing tantrums at the gas pumps. It reminds us of those good ol’ hurricane days in Virginia. [WKRN]
- We thought that less gas = less driving = less wrecks, but it seems that Nashville drivers are just as ruthless as ever. Three people died today in a crash that completely closed I-40E in Wilson County, and there were serious injuries in an accident that closed Hwy 96W this afternoon. [WTVF, WTVF]
- AAA tells us that around 85% of area gas stations are out of fuel. From the amount of time we spent driving around looking for gas last night, we’d peg the percentage much higher. Oh, and they tossed in a little jab as well – While we’re seeing some serious supply and demand issues, it seems that our buddies in Knoxville are enjoying plummeting gas prices. Great. [Tennessean]
- Is anyone really surprised that all this nonsense means people are stealing gas? [That Is Messed Up]
- Finally, some news that’s not about gas or cars or plunder (ahoy!): The bed bugs are back. [WKRN]
Just when we thought the gas situation couldn’t get any worse, people started throwing tantrums at the gas pumps. It reminds us of those good ol’ hurricane days in Virginia. [WKRN] We thought that less gas = less driving = less wrecks, but it seems that Nashville drivers are just as ruthless as ever. Three [...]
The Weekendist: Festivals Galore Edition
Welcome to the first batch of fall festivals! This weekend is sort of overloaded on Saturday, but take some time to check out the Americana Music Festival during the rest of the weekend. We’re heading out of town on a Nashvillest Field Trip to the ‘Noog, which you can be sure you’ll hear about when we get back. Until then, enjoy the weekend with some of our top picks.
FRIDAY
- Naked Carnivale. Presented by Untitled Artists Group, Naked Carnivale is… well, it’s more than an art show. It’s an art show of a different sort, and attendees are encouraged to wear masks and costumes and “reveal your alter ego.” Also, our favorite masters of mischief may or may not be planning an appearance. Naked Carnivale is free and it’s bound to be an experience. We’re just not quite sure what we should expect from that experience. 6pm-10pm at Diamond Sound Studios.
SATURDAY
- The Great Apple Festival. Head down to the Green Hills Whole Foods (if you live in Franklin, don’t bother, your apple fest is coming next week) to sample apples, apple juice, apple “concoctions,” candy apples, apple pie and do… apple-riffic (their words) activities. Whew. We like apples, so what the heck. Also, Saturday is National Eat An Apple Day or something like that… So eat an apple.
- Belle Meade Plantation Fall Fest. It doesn’t get much better than celebrating the changing seasons at a traditional fall festival, although this one could be better by being a little bit cheaper. Adults (12 and up) are $10, but kids get in free… Until they start begging for rides & games, and then you have to shell out $20 for a wristband. But if you can keep the kids interested in the animals, magicians, face painting and more, you’re set. 9am-6pm.
- Berry Hill Craft Fair. Next weekend is the 30th Annual Fall Craft Fair from TACA, but to tide you over on all delightful crafty things, Berry Hill Merchant’s Association is holding a craft fair this Saturday in Azalea Park from 10am-4pm. We always love wandering around these to see the amazing handmade creations (and wish that we had an ounce of crafty talent).
- Sudanese-American Festival. From 11am-6pm at Trevecca, enjoy learning about Sudanese culture and food. We love food. Some of the local Lost Boys will be hanging out at the festival and giving presentation on traditional Sudanese culture.
- Wine On The River. In only its 6th year, Wine On The River is expecting – get this – over 3,000 people to attend this year. Tickets are almost sold out, so grab them now before it’s too late. $45 in advance or $55 day of. Wine On The River will happen from 3pm-7pm on the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge.
Welcome to the first batch of fall festivals! This weekend is sort of overloaded on Saturday, but take some time to check out the Americana Music Festival during the rest of the weekend. We’re heading out of town on a Nashvillest Field Trip to the ‘Noog, which you can be sure you’ll hear about [...]
Photo Of The Day: September 19, 2008
One of the really interesting things about mining through the Flickr pool every day is looking at which cameras create which types of pictures. This photo of the 2004 Tennessee Arts & Crafts Fair was taken by k. edge with a Rolleiflex, which is a pretty unique-looking German twin lens reflex (TLR) camera.
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.
One of the really interesting things about mining through the Flickr pool every day is looking at which cameras create which types of pictures. This photo of the 2004 Tennessee Arts & Crafts Fair was taken by k. edge with a Rolleiflex, which is a pretty unique-looking German twin lens reflex (TLR) camera. Photo Of [...]
Bright & Early: Hax0rz Edition
Good morning, Nashville. It seems like all we’ve been hearing about lately (besides Belmont’s debate) is Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin. Despite the fact that she hails from all the way from Alaska, somehow we knew it would come back around to us. Earlier this week, some college kid hacked into Palin’s Yahoo email, took a bunch of screen shots, and leaked some emails and pictures that have since made their way around the entire internet–but it turns out that the suspected hacker goes UT-Knoxville. Not only that, but he’s actually the offspring of State Rep. Mike Kernall (D-Memphis).
- Tennessean‘s Day of Kindness. The Tennessean is proposing a day of kindness where we all stop with the hate and Obama/McCain/Palin-bashing. And no complaining in their comments, either.
- Unemployment rate down. Good news this morning on the job front! The state actually netted 3,200 new jobs this month, meaning we’re chipping away at our atrocious unemployment rate. We understand most of the new jobs can be attributed to schools being back in session, but we’ll take what we can get.
- Bits & pieces. Remember those cute Precious Moments dolls? A woman in Franklin is claiming the company ganked her idea and has filed a lawsuit … Speaking of ganking things, someone stole Jesus from a church in Clarksville yesterday … The Preds training camp kicks off tomorrow, and they want to make sure you know there are not Russians present this year.
Good morning, Nashville. It seems like all we’ve been hearing about lately (besides Belmont’s debate) is Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin, Sarah Palin. Despite the fact that she hails from all the way from Alaska, somehow we knew it would come back around to us. Earlier this week, some college kid hacked into Palin’s Yahoo email, [...]
Ahoy Mateys, Uh, Shiver Me Timbers?
Happy International Talk Like A Pirate Day, Nashville. This is the day when you should shy away from reading most blogs (except ours) unless you just love sticking everything you read into an English to Pirate Translator. Which is way too much effort for us. We’ll probably be laying pretty low on the whole talking-like-pirates thing, but we wanted to make sure everyone knew about their entitlement to talk like pirates today, and today only. If you really want to tick off your friends, be sure to only post to your Twitter account from this translator today as well.
We’re curious though: What made International Talk Like A Pirate Day catch on? Why hasn’t Sneak Some Zucchini On Your Neighbor’s Front Porch Day (August 8) been such a success? Oh well. Be sure to celebrate Big Whopper Liar Day tomorrow. Don’t worry, we don’t know what that means either.
Thanks to @Kelliente for the reminder and Dave Delaney for the translator links!
Happy International Talk Like A Pirate Day, Nashville. This is the day when you should shy away from reading most blogs (except ours) unless you just love sticking everything you read into an English to Pirate Translator. Which is way too much effort for us. We’ll probably be laying pretty low on the whole talking-like-pirates [...]
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