Monthly Archives: December, 2011
Today Only: Southwest Airlines Has Half Price Flights To/From Nashville
We love Southwest Airlines. We love them for their awesome customer service on Twitter. We love them for their free baggage checking (and sassy attitude about it, to boot!). We love them for their $98 nonstop flights to Seattle. We love them for bringin’ the party in otherwise boring airport terminals every single holiday.
Anyway, enough about our little crush on Southwest. Yesterday, they offered half-price flights to/from Philadelphia as part of their 4-day Mystery City Sale. And today’s destination? Nashville! So if you have friends or family who keep coming up with excuses not to visit you, well, Southwest is helping you knock those excuses down. Travel must be booked today and is only good for travel through June 10, but we’re seeing fares as low as $50 coming in from some cities. And you can use the fares to leave Nashville too, if you so desire.
Photo by Kevin H.
We love Southwest Airlines. We love them for their awesome customer service on Twitter. We love them for their free baggage checking (and sassy attitude about it, to boot!). We love them for their $98 nonstop flights to Seattle. We love them for bringin’ the party in otherwise boring airport terminals every single holiday. Anyway, enough [...]
Happy Hour: Yeah, So Our City Is Pretty Weird
- If you’re headed out to watch the Country Music Marathon tomorrow (and if you’re not, you should be!) you’ll see a record-breaking crowd, some hoola hoopers, a “joggler” or two, and… Jason Mraz? [Tennessean]
- And also, don’t say we didn’t warn you about all the road closures. [Your Nashvillest]
- That pyro in training charming kid in Chattanooga who lit a Dollar General on fire a few weeks ago was arrested a second time for lighting a piece of paper on fire next to a gas pump. He’s 9 years old. [WZTV]
- We’re proud to say that we are not one of the three states observing Confederate Memorial Day on Monday. As much as we’d love a day off, we’ll leave that one to Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. [WZTV]
- Fourteen people were injured today at the World’s Biggest Fish Friday in Paris, Tennessee after a guy driving an ATV had a seizure and rear-ended the car in front of him, sending it careening into the crowd. [WKRN]
- Metro Planning Commission will hopefully be making some zoning changes that will make it easier to develop downtown. [Tennessean]
Photo by Liz Chenery.
If you’re headed out to watch the Country Music Marathon tomorrow (and if you’re not, you should be!) you’ll see a record-breaking crowd, some hoola hoopers, a “joggler” or two, and… Jason Mraz? [Tennessean] And also, don’t say we didn’t warn you about all the road closures. [Your Nashvillest] That pyro in training charming kid [...]
We Have A Winner (And Our Booties Are Safe)! [Caption Contest]
Earlier today, we put out a call for captions for a weird photo and discovered that you guys are way better at this than we are. It was a tough choice, but the win has to go to Twitter friend @niseag03 for the gem above. Thanks to another twitter @mike_causey, we also solved the mystery of why someone would be driving around in an Atlanta Booty Patrol car: They’re apparently die-hard Of Montreal fans. Not quite as epic as we’d hoped, but it sure made for a great picture. Thanks for all who contributed, and here are a few of our other faves!
- Just another attempt by Georgia to steal Tennessee’s precious natural resources. First our water, now our booty. – Kevin Heim
- I wonder if when they pull you over the sirens play “Baby Got Back”? – @emdyson
- Pacman [Jones]‘s Plan B is revealed. – dancedivam
- “…In other news, it seems as though Atlanta is following suit of Somolian pirates with the addition of Booty Patrol units…” – @lucasaloysius
- And bonus points to Thomas for pointing us to this pertinent and awesome video (NSFWish).
Earlier today, we put out a call for captions for a weird photo and discovered that you guys are way better at this than we are. It was a tough choice, but the win has to go to Twitter friend @niseag03 for the gem above. Thanks to another twitter @mike_causey, we also solved the mystery [...]
The Weekendist: It’s Getting Hot In Here Edition
Will the madness ever end? April is packed to overflowing with events every weekend, and we have to admit that we’re a little worn out from the past two weeks. But Nashvillest never stops, so we will continue cramming things into our schedule until we pass out from all the fun. The weather is warm (okay, hot), the rain is gone (for a few days) and the weekend is here (almost) – We can’t really complain.
FRIDAY
- Miller Made Music Showcase. Mercy Lounge, 9pm, 21+, free. Lightning 100 presents the Miller Made Music Showcase, a free show at the Mercy Lounge tonight featuring Brenn, Umbrella Tree, Shoot The Mountain and Philos. It’s, um, free… so go. We’re guessing that there will be some cheap Miller Lite hanging around!
SATURDAY
- Art of the Village. Hillsboro Village, 10am-5pm. The annual sidewalk sale in Hillsboro Village, with art, music, and plenty of shopping to go around.
- Franklin Main Street Festival. 10am-7pm; 12pm-6pm Sunday. One of our annual favorites, the Franklin Main Street Festival showcases amazing handmade goods, delicious food from local vendors, and all day, family friendly entertainment. And this year, they’ve even got a carnival! Over 100,000 visitors are expected, so prepare accordingly.
- Walden Artisan Market. 9am-5pm; Sunday 11am-4pm. For those ont he East side, the Walden Artisan Market is back for its monthly visit with lots of local, handmade items to peruse and purchase.
- Steve McNair Foundation Draft Day Party. The Crow’s Nest in Green Hills, 11am-close. A fundraiser by the Steve McNair Foundation for the Books From Birth and Book ‘Em programs, The Crow’s Nest will host giveaways, a silent auction, doorprizes, drink & food specials and special visits from Titans players and mascots. Steve McNair is scheduled to drop in at 3:30pm, and the event is free (but donations are welcomed).
- Damien Jurado with Laura Gibson. The Basement, 9pm, $10. We’re big fans of Damien Jurado, but we’re not big fans of how crowded The Basement is going to be for this show, so get there early if you’re planning on going. If you’re not familiar with his music, grab the song “Gillian Was A Horse” from Amazon MP3 for free.
- The World’s Biggest Fish Fry. All weekend, Paris, TN. A mere two hours away in Paris, TN, lies the World’s Biggest Fish Fry. Seriously. Perhaps worth a day trip, though we’re rethinking this recommendation after a vehicle crashed into a crowd of spectators, injuring 16 this afternoon.
- Dave Matthews Band with Jason Mraz and Robert Earl Keen. Vanderbilt Stadium, 6pm, $39.50-$75.00. Vandy has had some of the biggest names in entertainment on their campus in the past week for Rites of Spring… Yet tomorrow night, they top it all by bringing in Dave Matthews Band. Traffic is sure to be messy, so steer clear of the area if you’re not attending the show.
- Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon. Of course, we can’t forget the Country Music Marathon that will be sprawling all over our city on Saturday. Take a tip from us and check out the road closures for the day.
SUNDAY
- Nashville (bike) Scavenger Hunt & Poker Run. Beyond The Edge, 11am, free. Teams of 3-5 bicyclists will scramble around town on a photo scavenger hunt for three hours, chasing after 30 items to find or things to do. BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike).
- Benefit 4 The Boro. The Knoll at MTSU, 4pm, free (donations encouraged). 102.9 The Buzz and 102.5 The Party are pitching in to do their part in helping Murfreesboro tornado victims with Benefit 4 The Boro, a benefit show with 100% of the proceeds going to the Murfreesboro Red Cross disaster relief fund. A bunch of people are playing that we’ve never heard of, but don’t let that stop you!
Photo by rjsdad.
Will the madness ever end? April is packed to overflowing with events every weekend, and we have to admit that we’re a little worn out from the past two weeks. But Nashvillest never stops, so we will continue cramming things into our schedule until we pass out from all the fun. The weather is warm [...]
Nashville Newcomers: Fleur de Lis Flavors Throws New Orleans Snowballs At Us
Last weekend, we had the pleasure of moseying on down to the Nashville Farmer’s Market to a brand new New Orleans-style Snowball shop, Fleur de Lis Flavors (which, in case you’re wondering, means “flower of the lily”). We remember eating snowballs before moving to Tennessee, and were excited to hear that we could finally get them here.
If you’ve never been lucky enough to taste a snowball, do us a favor and please don’t confuse it with a snowcone. Snowballs are miles above and beyond those ballpark snowcones we remember from childhood! Snowballs are made from shaved ice, and don’t even think about slopping grape, cherry, orange or lime flavoring on the top. At Fleur de Lis, we tried flavors like Wedding Cake, Tiger’s Blood, Strawberry Cheesecake and Dreamsicle. And they were all delicious. And we want more. Right now.
Fleur de Lis Flavors also makes fresh-squeezed lemonade, hot roasted nuts and chocolate covered frozen bananas, making them a very welcome addition to the Farmer’s Market. So stop by Fleur de Lis Flavors this weekend. Because right about now, a snowball is sounding really good.
Last weekend, we had the pleasure of moseying on down to the Nashville Farmer’s Market to a brand new New Orleans-style Snowball shop, Fleur de Lis Flavors (which, in case you’re wondering, means “flower of the lily”). We remember eating snowballs before moving to Tennessee, and were excited to hear that we could finally get [...]
Photo Of The Day: April 24, 2009 [Caption Contest!]
Of this strange sighting in East Nashville (where else?) photographer Stephen Yeargin says he’s at a loss for words. Quite honestly, we’re not sure what to say either. So help your Nashvillest out and throw some captions our way. If we get some good ones, we’ll feature them later on today!
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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.
Of this strange sighting in East Nashville (where else?) photographer Stephen Yeargin says he’s at a loss for words. Quite honestly, we’re not sure what to say either. So help your Nashvillest out and throw some captions our way. If we get some good ones, we’ll feature them later on today! RELATED: Photo Of The [...]
It’s That Time Again: Country Music Marathon’s Epic List Of Road Closures
It’s that time of year again – The time of year when the entire city shuts down for a few hours as 30,000 masochistic runners descend upon our streets and 100,000 of their closest friends come to watch the self-inflicted torture take place (we love you, runners!) It’s none other than the Country Music Marathon! Check out the laundry list of road closures after the jump:
It’s that time of year again – The time of year when the entire city shuts down for a few hours as 30,000 masochistic runners descend upon our streets and 100,000 of their closest friends come to watch the self-inflicted torture take place (we love you, runners!) It’s none other than the Country Music Marathon! [...]
Bright & Early: Out Of The Frying Pan Edition
Good morning, Nashville. It’s getting a little toasty outside today and it’s probably going to get toastier over the weekend. We sure don’t envy the folks who will be running the Country Music Marathon tomorrow, but know that your Nashvillest editors will be hanging out along the sidelines with cold drinks cheering you on (especially the hoola hoopers and jugglers!) In all seriousness, though, we’re way proud of our friends who are going to be running tomorrow–stay safe out there and let us know who you are in the comments!
- GM plant closures. GM will be shutting down the Spring Hill plant for five weeks this summer, which we guess is better than the nine weeks that most of the other plants are getting. Still, for the thousands of folks who are going to be out of work for that long, our hearts go out to you.
- More stimulus money. The Natchez Trace Parkway is the latest recipient of more than $4 million in stimulus money that will be used to spruce up parts of the parkway and repaint about 70 miles of lines. Woohoo!
- Bits & pieces. One of the veterans who tested positive for HIV due to some contaminated medical equipment at the VA hospital was retested and found to be negative … Nashville-based Makeout With Violence pretty much cleaned up at the Nashville Film Festival … Everyone loved Miss California at the Dove Awards last night.
Photo by riffsyphon1024.
Good morning, Nashville. It’s getting a little toasty outside today and it’s probably going to get toastier over the weekend. We sure don’t envy the folks who will be running the Country Music Marathon tomorrow, but know that your Nashvillest editors will be hanging out along the sidelines with cold drinks cheering you on (especially [...]
Mayor Dean’s Long & Boring Speech Explained [State Of Metro]
Today, Mayor Dean gave the annual State of Metro address out in front of the new bus terminal on Charlotte, joined by the likes of Keith Urban and some girl doing sign language. We understand that most of you don’t have 30 minutes to sit around and watch our fearless leader Mayor Karl Dean wax poetic about what’s going on in our city or maybe you just lack the attention span. Either way, we at Nashvillest like to know what’s in store for Music City in the coming year, so we’ve boiled it down to the highlights.
Today, Mayor Dean gave the annual State of Metro address out in front of the new bus terminal on Charlotte, joined by the likes of Keith Urban and some girl doing sign language. We understand that most of you don’t have 30 minutes to sit around and watch our fearless leader Mayor Karl Dean wax [...]
Happy Hour: Don’t TXT And Drive, Kids
- Fresh on the heels of the Tennessee House shooting down a ban on open alcohol containers in vehicles, the Senate has approved a ban on texting while driving. So, your passengers can booze it up but for the love of all things holy, put the phone away. [City Paper]
- Despite all that economic-stimulating, word coming down from the top is that Metro Nashville Public Schools will be cutting 225 positions at the central office, which we had no idea that 225 people worked at in the first place. [WZTV]
- The sun will always rise and Oak Ridge will always be creepy. This morning, they had to evacuate “the government’s former uranium enrichment site” because they thought something might be leaking. [Tennessean]
- Hey, did you know that Nashville might be hosting a World Cup? Just not until 2018 or 2022. [Tennessean]
- Kings of Leon just announced some dates for their spring and summer tour and it seems that they’ve unsurprisingly decided to forgo Nashville. And who could blame them with so many paparazzi in these parts? [NME]
Photo by girlhealthy.
Fresh on the heels of the Tennessee House shooting down a ban on open alcohol containers in vehicles, the Senate has approved a ban on texting while driving. So, your passengers can booze it up but for the love of all things holy, put the phone away. [City Paper] Despite all that economic-stimulating, word coming [...]
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