Monthly Archives: December, 2011
Happy Hour: You’ve Got Until Midnight
- Lots and lots of talk about today’s teabaggin’ at the Capitol. Estimates for the turnout ranged from 1,000 (haters’ guestimate) to 7,500 (according to the organizers). Metro PD puts the crowd at 2,800 – 3,000. This guy just wanted some pot. [Tennessean]
- Well, y’all, it was nice while it lasted: The bill to bring wine to Tennessee grocery stores is no more. Thank you, Tennessee House. Look out for us next year. [WTVF]
- Though it does make it a little sweeter that Franklin, TN is setting out to become the Tequila Shot Capitol of the World. We’re serious. [Tennessean]
- A 9-year old got all angry at his mother in a Chattanooga Dollar General and burned the entire place to the ground. Kids these days! [WTVF]
- The ACLU is threatening to sue the pants off of Metro Schools, who they claim block GLBT rights and education websites in classrooms. [Pith In The Wind]
Photo by mchasesteely.
Lots and lots of talk about today’s teabaggin’ at the Capitol. Estimates for the turnout ranged from 1,000 (haters’ guestimate) to 7,500 (according to the organizers). Metro PD puts the crowd at 2,800 – 3,000. This guy just wanted some pot. [Tennessean] Well, y’all, it was nice while it lasted: The bill to bring wine [...]
Photo Of The Day: April 15, 2009
We promise we’ll stop with the disaster panoramas soon, but this stunning shot of the riverfront flooding actually got buried in the photo pool from April 5th, taken by josed.velazco. For perspective, none of those flags are supposed to be underwater. Again, best viewed large.
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.
We promise we’ll stop with the disaster panoramas soon, but this stunning shot of the riverfront flooding actually got buried in the photo pool from April 5th, taken by josed.velazco. For perspective, none of those flags are supposed to be underwater. Again, best viewed large. Photo Of The Day will be a recurring feature for [...]
Murfreesboro Tornado Aftermath: How Can We Help?
Last Friday, the lives of many of our friends & neighbors in Murfreesboro were changed as an EF-4 tornado ripped through several neighborhoods, damaging somewhere around 800 buildings and completely demolishing almost 100 homes (WTVF, WKRN, WSMV). Additionally, the tornado claimed the life of young mother Kori Bryant and her 9-week-old daughter Olivia, and left father & husband John Bryant in the hospital fighting for his life. So how can we help?
We’re collecting a list of resources available for both those displaced by the storms, as well as those who wish to help out. Please drop us a comment or email to tips@nashvillest.com if you have an opportunity to add.
BRYANT FAMILY MEMORIAL FUND: Help out a family in need.
Donate online or at any local Bank of America to contribute to the Bryant Family Memorial Fund, established to help John Bryant with medical expenses and the costs of memorial services for his late wife and daughter.
Last Friday, the lives of many of our friends & neighbors in Murfreesboro were changed as an EF-4 tornado ripped through several neighborhoods, damaging somewhere around 800 buildings and completely demolishing almost 100 homes (WTVF, WKRN, WSMV). Additionally, the tornado claimed the life of young mother Kori Bryant and her 9-week-old daughter Olivia, and left [...]
Tonight: NHL Tweetup Nashville
The Preds may be done for the season, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the NHL Playoffs! Yet another tweetup will be held tonight, this time specifically for Twittering Preds fans to ring in the 2009 NHL Playoffs together. There will be prizes and other fun, so come hang out. And as for the Preds… Well, there’s always next year.
NHL Tweetup Nashville
5pm-9pm at The Closing Bell Wall St. Pub on Demonbreun
RSVP here
Photo by Scott Ableman.
The Preds may be done for the season, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the NHL Playoffs! Yet another tweetup will be held tonight, this time specifically for Twittering Preds fans to ring in the 2009 NHL Playoffs together. There will be prizes and other fun, so come hang out. And as for the [...]
Bright & Early: Tax Day Teabagging Edition
Good morning, Nashville. The dreaded Tax Day is upon us, and this year promises to be slightly more interesting than years past, especially if you happen to work anywhere near the Capitol. As of this morning, almost 900 folks have RSVP’d on Facebook for the Epic Tax Day Teabagging Of The Century protest thing that’s happening between noon and 2pm today at War Memorial Plaza. From the Facebook page: “Tax Day Tea Party is designed to ride the wave of anger and push-back currently rising from all parts of the country against the Government’s irresponsible ‘Tax and Spend’ plan to bring prosperity to our nation and its Economy.” Should be quite the spectacle! So, Nashvillest downtown operatives, grab your cameras and head on down to the Plaza–You know what to do.
- Second chances. You all will be very relieved to hear that the terrorist llama from Maury County that ran around spitting on people and stomping on puppies has found a new home at a nice farm in Brentwood. Supposedly, it plays well with others and has put its terrorist ways behind it. Oh, and they named it Muffin.
- It’s that time again. The Titans’ 2009 schedule was released today, kicking off on September 10th in Pittsburgh. And because they did so well last year (we’re blocking out the post-season, folks) they’ve managed to land 4 prime time games.
- Bits & pieces. Aside from Maggie Moo’s, tons of businesses are offering tax day deals, so live it up! … John Bryant is still at the hospital on his way to recovery, and Jack FM is holding a request-a-thon to raise some funds … 7 Tennessee sites added to National Register of Historic Places.
Photo by Ivy Dawned.
Good morning, Nashville. The dreaded Tax Day is upon us, and this year promises to be slightly more interesting than years past, especially if you happen to work anywhere near the Capitol. As of this morning, almost 900 folks have RSVP’d on Facebook for the Epic Tax Day Teabagging Of The Century protest thing that’s [...]
Maggie Moo’s Fix Taxpayer Blues [Freebies]
Line up at Maggie Moo’s today for a free scoop of ice cream, scheduled on The Tax Day Of Doom (for some) to provide a tasty bit of relief. This is like Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day (which is, conveniently, coming up soon) but even more conveniently timed. (via Nashville Scene: Bites.)
UPDATE: After hearing some reports of folks being turned away, we’ve confirmed that the Green Hills, Cool Springs, and West End Maggie Moo’s locations are only doing free scoop promo from 4-6 pm today. Brentwood will be doling out the goods all day until 6. So don’t yell at the counterpeople!
Line up at Maggie Moo’s today for a free scoop of ice cream, scheduled on The Tax Day Of Doom (for some) to provide a tasty bit of relief. This is like Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day (which is, conveniently, coming up soon) but even more conveniently timed. (via Nashville Scene: Bites.) UPDATE: After [...]
Happy Hour: Their Sex Is On Fire
- We can’t believe that we missed out on this amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity–this honor, even–to appear alongside the internationally acclaimed and overwhelmingly famous Kings of Leon in their latest music video, which for some reason they decided to film in lowly Nashville. We might cry ourselves to sleep tonight. [Nashville Craigslist]
- Ford Motor Company is offering up $20K to help the kids in Metro Schools prepare for careers, but hopefully not in the American auto industry which probably won’t exist in a few years anyway. [WSMV]
- Speaking of that, 22 local radio stations are teaming up for a campaign called “Radio to the Rescue” in which they hope to convince all of us we need to buy cars right now in order to rescue the aforementioned struggling auto industry. [Our inbox]
- The Nashville Career Advancement Center is offering free career services to all of you out-of-work Nashvillians at any of their six locations around Middle Tennessee. [WSMV]
- In case anyone cares, there was a vicious cow-milking competition outside of Legislative Plaza today and Rep. Dale Ford totally pwn3d Rep. Mike Turner. [Post Politics]
- Oh, and we’ve got six brand spankin’ new hybrid buses as part of our MTA fleet as of this afternoon! [Nashville Business Journal]
Photo by riotonsunset.
We can’t believe that we missed out on this amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity–this honor, even–to appear alongside the internationally acclaimed and overwhelmingly famous Kings of Leon in their latest music video, which for some reason they decided to film in lowly Nashville. We might cry ourselves to sleep tonight. [Nashville Craigslist] Ford Motor Company is offering [...]
Zombie Call In Smyrna For Indie Monster Flick
We think that our buddies over at the Tennessean would get along well with Zombie Craigslist Dude, with their recent declarations “ZOMBIES WILL CLOSE SMYRNA STREET” and “CALLING ALL ZOMBIES.” And by “get along well with Zombie Craigslist Dude,” we mean that they’re probably the reason that he’s planning a war on terrorist zombies. Alarming headlines aside, there is actually an open casting call for an independent monster movie that apparently needs a bunch of zombie extras. We have to wonder, does the director know what he’s getting himself into?
The Tennessean has this to say:
Aspiring actors and/or armies of the undead are invited to report to Smyrna later this month, where the director of a new monster movie is holding an open casting call for zombie extras.
Would-be zombies will attend a Zombie Class at 119 Front St. in Smyrna from 7-8 a.m. on April 26. There, the extras will learn the ways of the undead: shambling around, groaning, fighting, devouring the brains of the living, and so forth.
Then it’s on to makeup and then off to downtown Smyrna, where the movie will be shooting at the corner of 2nd Street and Jefferson Avenue until 2:30 p.m.
The movie in question is Dead Start, directed by George Demick.
So let’s see if we have this straight. A class to learn how to be a zombie… And a class to learn how to rid the world of zombies. Ahh, Nashville. You make us smile yet again.
Photo by simply steve.
We think that our buddies over at the Tennessean would get along well with Zombie Craigslist Dude, with their recent declarations “ZOMBIES WILL CLOSE SMYRNA STREET” and “CALLING ALL ZOMBIES.” And by “get along well with Zombie Craigslist Dude,” we mean that they’re probably the reason that he’s planning a war on terrorist zombies. Alarming [...]
Photo Of The Day: April 14, 2009
We’re seeing lots of photos of the tornado damage in Murfreesboro making their way through the Flickr pool, but this eerie hand-held panorama by mchasesteely caught our eye, taken on Easter morning at sunrise. Best viewed large.
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.
We’re seeing lots of photos of the tornado damage in Murfreesboro making their way through the Flickr pool, but this eerie hand-held panorama by mchasesteely caught our eye, taken on Easter morning at sunrise. Best viewed large. Photo Of The Day will be a recurring feature for Nashvillest as long you keep giving us stuff [...]
Blockbuster’s Busted: White Bridge Store Shuts Doors [Comings & Goings]
Our White Bridge Blockbuster store is closing its doors for good at the end of April, and that means plenty of $1.99, $3.99 and $7.99 DVDs to go around! Yippee, liquidation sales! But we have to wonder…
Is this forewarning of what’s to come? Blockbuster is struggling to complete financing deals and to stay afloat amidst competitors Netflix and Redbox, and recent reports don’t do much to convince us of their long-term sustainability. Amidst all that dreary news, we are glad that we’re keeping the rest of our Blockbuster stores (for now), because we just LOVE renting “Casper Meets Wendy” on Halloween night and paying $7 for it. Uh, not that we did that or anything.
Really, we’re just glad that at least most Blockbuster employees get to keep their jobs. A shuttering of 7,400 stores wouldn’t do anything for our already astronomical unemployment rate.
Photo by lucias_clay.
Our White Bridge Blockbuster store is closing its doors for good at the end of April, and that means plenty of $1.99, $3.99 and $7.99 DVDs to go around! Yippee, liquidation sales! But we have to wonder… Is this forewarning of what’s to come? Blockbuster is struggling to complete financing deals and to stay afloat [...]
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