Monthly Archives: March, 2010
Happy Hour: Everybody Panic, Etc.
- The swine flu is spreading around Tennessee like wildfire, meaning that we may possibly have a second (unconfirmed) case out near Memphis. [WKRN]
- Okay, so maybe that’s not spreading much, but the TVA is looking to spread their coal ash-y love around Tennessee as they check out possible sites to dispose of all that toxic sludge they’re cleaning up in Kingston. And the lucky probable recipient? Roane County! [WZTV]
- If you work for the State of Tennessee, you may not want to get too attached to that free bus fare you get. In the name of saving some jobs, Metro may be yanking that privilege soon. [WSMV]
- If you need an outlet for your swine flu panic, Metro has set up a hotline to answer any questions you have. [WKRN]
Photo by Brent & MariLynn.
The swine flu is spreading around Tennessee like wildfire, meaning that we may possibly have a second (unconfirmed) case out near Memphis. [WKRN]
Okay, so maybe that’s not spreading much, but the TVA is looking to spread their coal ash-y love around Tennessee as they check out possible sites to dispose of all that toxic sludge [...]
Tomorrow: Free Back Yard Burgers To Earlybirds [Freebies]
Ironically enough, the Great Burger Showdown of Aught Nine just happened on the eve of National Burger Month, which begins May 1. Um, is tomorrow really May 1?! So happy National Burger Month.
Anyway, we usually wait until the day of the freebie so that it’s fresh in your minds, but today seemed appropriate after the Great Burger Showdown of Aught Nine. Take this as your cue to visit Back Yard Burgers tomorrow, May 1, because the first 100 people in the doors will receive a free burger (for breakfast – they open at 9am). [via Bites]
Back Yard Burgers has four locations in the Nashville area: 2744 Elm Hill Pike, 5004 Maryland Way (Brentwood), 1711 Galleria Blvd (Franklin) and 1015 Center Point Place (Franklin).
Now, can we talk about something other than burgers?
Ironically enough, the Great Burger Showdown of Aught Nine just happened on the eve of National Burger Month, which begins May 1. Um, is tomorrow really May 1?! So happy National Burger Month.
Anyway, we usually wait until the day of the freebie so that it’s fresh in your minds, but today seemed appropriate after the [...]
Bright & Early: Three Little Pigs Stayed Home Edition
Good morning, Nashville. We did everything in our power to ward off that pesky swine flu, but it as of yesterday, it made its way into Tennessee with a vengeance. And by “vengeance” we mean there is one case so far in Williamson County and the kid appears to be doing fine. Consequently, though, the victim’s entire school–Harding Academy–will be closed for seven calendar days beginning today. But before everyone starts panicking, take a few minutes to read up on the swine flu. And in case you’re wondering, bacon is perfectly safe!
- OMGSCANDAL. News Channel 5 claims they’ve undercovered a massive ticket fixing scandal where some folks in Davidson County may be having traffic tickets thrown out because their attorneys have special hookups.
- Religious discrimination suit. Southern Hills Medical Center had to shell out $70,000 to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit involving a Muslim employee who wanted to take a pilgrimage to Mecca last year, saved up his vacation time, and then ended up losing his job instead. Southern Hills still denies they practiced any sort of discrimination.
- Bits & pieces. Today is the culmination of that District 18 runoff/showdown between LaLonde and Dodson, so if you live in that district, go vote or something … Country legend Vern Gosdin, who we’re a bit too young to remember, passed away this week at age 74 … We may soon have to pay tax that automatically adjusts based on gas prices ($4, anyone?) instead of the current per-gallon.
Photo by Brandon James.
Good morning, Nashville. We did everything in our power to ward off that pesky swine flu, but it as of yesterday, it made its way into Tennessee with a vengeance. And by “vengeance” we mean there is one case so far in Williamson County and the kid appears to be doing fine. Consequently, though, the [...]
Happy Hour: Die Another Day
- Well, the dreaded swine flu has arrived. We think. [Tennessean/Twitter]
- Guess that cancels out this other story about how 18 folks were tested in Tennessee and came out negative. [WTVF]
- In other news, Moby Teeth holds grudges sometimes. Who knew? [Tennessean]
- Jason Burdick, also known by the unfortunate pseudonym “The Wooded Rapist,” was convicted of one rape, which is only one of several he’s been accused of since the late ’90s. He’s been sentenced to as many as 56 years in prison and as the prosecutors predict, we hope this is only the beginning. [City Paper]
- A bill going through the Tennessee House right now would require folks with DUIs to a buy a special license plate that says “DUI OFFENDER” in giant red letters. [Tennessean]
- Nashville’s foreclosed homes are being auctioned off at the Municipal Auditorium as we speak. [WKRN]
Photo swiped from PopSugar.
Well, the dreaded swine flu has arrived. We think. [Tennessean/Twitter]
Guess that cancels out this other story about how 18 folks were tested in Tennessee and came out negative. [WTVF]
In other news, Moby Teeth holds grudges sometimes. Who knew? [Tennessean]
Jason Burdick, also known by the unfortunate pseudonym “The Wooded Rapist,” was convicted of one rape, which [...]
The Food Network Names Rotier’s Cheeseburger Best In Tennessee
No Fat Mo’s for The Food Network. Instead, they named Rotier’s cheeseburger the best burger in Tennessee, as part of their 50 States, 50 Burgers feature. There’s even an interactive map, so if you’re wondering what the best burger in New Hampshire is, you can find out with ease. The winners will be featured in the upcoming May issue of Food Network Magazine. Nashville, represent! Thanks to @keithmilestn for the tip!
Can anyone testify to the greatness that is Rotier’s cheeseburger?
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No Fat Mo’s for The Food Network. Instead, they named Rotier’s cheeseburger the best burger in Tennessee, as part of their 50 States, 50 Burgers feature. There’s even an interactive map, so if you’re wondering what the best burger in New Hampshire is, you can find out with ease. The winners will be featured in [...]
Photo Of The Day: April 29, 2009
What is this terrifying-looking troll doing in our photo pool? Hanging out at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival, of course! Thanks to long-time contributor rumielf for venturing close enough to catch this guy’s creepy facial expression.
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.
What is this terrifying-looking troll doing in our photo pool? Hanging out at the Tennessee Renaissance Festival, of course! Thanks to long-time contributor rumielf for venturing close enough to catch this guy’s creepy facial expression.
Photo Of The Day will be a recurring feature for Nashvillest as long you keep giving us stuff to post. Don’t [...]
Tonight: 31 Cent Scoops At Baskin Robbins
Tonight from 5pm-10pm, Baskin Robbins will be slinging 31-cent scoops of ice cream in their annual attempt to mimic Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day (but making it WAY more complicated in the process). Have you ever stood in line with 200 other people trying to put random multiples of $0.31 on a credit card? We did last year, and it was barely worth the price break… But yet, we’ll go back again tonight! And we hear that you can get up to three scoops per person per time in line, so for $0.93, we’ll make it really worth our while.
There are a bunch of Baskin Robbins all over Nashville & Franklin, so visit their store finder to find the closest one.
Photo by owaief89.
Tonight from 5pm-10pm, Baskin Robbins will be slinging 31-cent scoops of ice cream in their annual attempt to mimic Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day (but making it WAY more complicated in the process). Have you ever stood in line with 200 other people trying to put random multiples of $0.31 on a credit card? [...]
Today: Free Admission To Cheekwood For Wildflowers’ 40th Birthday
The Howe Wildflower Garden at Cheekwood is turning 40, and that means free admission all day! Cheekwood’s hours are 9:30am-4:30pm today. We have to admit, we’re pretty jealous that we have to be at work instead of outside wandering through some beautiful botanical gardens, but such is life. Enjoy it for us, okay? Thanks to Michele for the tip!
Photo by jcbonbon.
The Howe Wildflower Garden at Cheekwood is turning 40, and that means free admission all day! Cheekwood’s hours are 9:30am-4:30pm today. We have to admit, we’re pretty jealous that we have to be at work instead of outside wandering through some beautiful botanical gardens, but such is life. Enjoy it for us, okay? Thanks to [...]
Bright & Early: Shakeups and Shakedowns Edition
Good morning, Nashville. We’ve known some changes were coming to Metro Schools for a while now, but yesterday new director Jesse Register gave us the scoop. Not only will there be some restructuring of specific positions in the central office, but more than 200 folks–several entire departments–will have to reapply for their jobs, which will also be open to the public. So if you’re dying to work in our sad school system, the deadline is May 5th and the positions that are up for grabs should be posted here.
- Good deeds. It isn’t all bad for Metro Schools, though–the Country Music Association just donated some new pianos to several area high schools as a part of the “Keep the Music Playing” program.
- Everybody panic. Tennesseans might not have the swine flu yet, but it’s certainly thwarting all those trips we planned to take to Mexico! Meanwhile, the US had its first fatality from the virus in Texas and they may have actually found the first person who had it and then spread all the love.
- Bits & pieces. LP Field is hosting a massive job fair from 10am-3pm today … A 16-year old Hillsboro High School student was discovered to have a gun in her car, which she said is actually her father’s … Despite what the mayor said in his speech last week, people are starting to worry less about a state takeover of schools.
Photo by niseag03.
Good morning, Nashville. We’ve known some changes were coming to Metro Schools for a while now, but yesterday new director Jesse Register gave us the scoop. Not only will there be some restructuring of specific positions in the central office, but more than 200 folks–several entire departments–will have to reapply for their jobs, which will [...]
Happy Hour: This Is The Air We Breathe
- So Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, and Wilson counties now have something else in common: None of us can measure up to the new EPA air quality standards. Bring on another Endless Summer Of Smog And Air Quality Alerts. [Tennessean]
- Apparently the marathon people were doling out sports drinks that made everyone puke. [Pith In The Wind]
- One of the guys the Titans picked up over the weekend is the son of an ESPN sports announcer that some of you may recognize, Chris Mortensen. We do not recognize him because we rot our brains with VH1 instead. [Tennessean]
- Surprisingly, we’ve made it through yet another day without any of that nasty Swine Flu getting into our state. [WTVF]
- If you’re not at Dining Out for Life right now, you really should be. [Dining Out For Life]
Photo by keees.
So Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, and Wilson counties now have something else in common: None of us can measure up to the new EPA air quality standards. Bring on another Endless Summer Of Smog And Air Quality Alerts. [Tennessean]
Apparently the marathon people were doling out sports drinks that made everyone puke. [Pith In The Wind]
One of [...]
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