Happy Hour: Big Money, Big Money!

23 February 2009 | 6:00 pm

Author: Christy Frink

In higher education news: Vandy’s leaders are really raking in the dough while MTSU is shelling out $10K to try to rake in the dough. [Tennessean & Nashville Is Talking]
Sen. Jim Tracy of Shelbyville has a proposal he thinks could save us a million bucks in Tennessee: He wants state buildings to replace the bulbs in vending machines with energy efficient ones. We could get on board with that! [WSMV]
The Metro Council is still trying to sort out how we may be losing the Nashville adult literacy program to keep some pools open. [City Paper]
We’re getting another Publix! This time in the Nashville West shopping center. [Tennessean]
WSMV definitely wins the headline of the day today: Kenny Chesney At Peace With Baldness. [WSMV]
Congratulations, Bellevue! You’ve finally got curbside recycling. [Nashville Is Talking]
Looking for a way to help out the community today? Buy some Girl Scout cookies. You know… for the, um, children. [WKRN]

Photo by nick.key.

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You could also help the children by eating free pancakes today: IHOP Restaurants nationwide will offer guests a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Miracle Network on National Pancake Day. With a goal to raise $1 million, funds will benefit children’s hospitals and other charities throughout the U.S. Here is the deal: For every delicious short stack of pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a donation to the Children’s Miracle Network program at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.The deal is being offered Tuesday, February 24, from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. at participating IHOP restaurants in the Nashville area. For more information, visit http://www.ihoppancakeday.com.