Monthly Archives: December, 2011
Photo Of The Day: July 23, 2009
We don’t even really know what this is, but it’s awesome. Thanks to longtime Flickr friend Peppysis for the submission!
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 don’t even really know what this is, but it’s awesome. Thanks to longtime Flickr friend Peppysis for the submission! 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 [...]
Free Tea Day at McAlister’s [Freebies]
McAlister’s is jumping on the summer freebie bandwagon, and sponsoring Free Tea Day during regular business hours today only. Local locations are in Brentwood and Cool Springs. Free tea is not quite as impressive as, say, those free-but-formerly-$0.99 Baja Fish Tacos at Long John Silver’s (did anyone try those?), but it is tasty and it is free, so we are telling you about it. The end.
Photo by Big C. Harvey.
McAlister’s is jumping on the summer freebie bandwagon, and sponsoring Free Tea Day during regular business hours today only. Local locations are in Brentwood and Cool Springs. Free tea is not quite as impressive as, say, those free-but-formerly-$0.99 Baja Fish Tacos at Long John Silver’s (did anyone try those?), but it is tasty and it [...]
Bright & Early: Hands Off Edition
Good morning, Nashville. In case you missed it yesterday, police are on the lookout for a 5’6″, 140 lb. Hispanic man who’s been grabbing women’s butts as they jog along Belmont Boulevard. Based on the reports received so far, it seems to be happening between 5am and 6:30am, and the man lurks in his white four-door car with tinted windows before popping out and grabbing. If you’ve seen anything suspicious or even been a victim yourself, please report it to Metro so they can catch this creep. In the meantime, ladies, be careful!
- Leave the guns at home. Metro’s law director has now said that Nashville has an existing ordinance banning guns from parks which is not overridden by the new state law. Because the law was passed before 1986, there’s some legal mumbo jumbo that says it gets to stay in place regardless of what state law says. If that turns out to be the case, then we shouldn’t need to opt out.
- We <3 Jet Noise. Airport officials are warning the folks who live nearby that they may be hearing more noise over the next few months. BNA is shutting down one of their four runways for construction meaning that all flights will be squeezed into the three remaining runways so those flight paths will be used with more frequency.
- Bits & pieces. The Tennessean helps us understand the utilikilt phenomenon, and if there were ever a time to scroll down and read the comments, it would be now … A convenience store clerk who was shot back in 2000 died from his injuries this week, making the incident a homicide 9 years later … Former President Bill Clinton is speaking in Nashville at a Democratic fundraising dinner next month.
A year ago on Nashvillest: We were a little creeped out by the guy who wrote a weird song about Keith and Nicole’s new baby, caught Will Hoge in the Belcourt’s backyard, wondered which locals refer to Pancake Pantry as PanPan, and got an update on one of the most epic newspaper ad breakups of all time.
Photo by Paul Nicholson.
Good morning, Nashville. In case you missed it yesterday, police are on the lookout for a 5’6″, 140 lb. Hispanic man who’s been grabbing women’s butts as they jog along Belmont Boulevard. Based on the reports received so far, it seems to be happening between 5am and 6:30am, and the man lurks in his white [...]
Happy Hour: Dodge That Bullet
- Hooray! Metro Schools got their test results back and they did well enough that Mayor Dean is off the hook for taking over the school system. Though they didn’t “technically” meet the benchmarks, they improved enough that they’re in the clear for now. [Tennessean]
- Nashville was chosen as one of the eight cities participating in the swine flu (okay, okay, H1N1) vaccine trials. If you think you want to help out, check out Vandy’s Vaccine Research Program. [WSMV]
- Memphis officially doesn’t have a mayor because he’s ditching them at the end of the month to run for Congress, he says. We hear it’s like Mad Max out there. Chaos. Every man for himself. Not really. [WZTV]
- Memphis also banned guns in parks yesterday like a bunch of other cities, but the Metro Council postponed Nashville’s discussion of that issue for another month. [WZTV]
- Grabby McGrabberson has been feeling up female joggers on Belmont Boulevard lately, assaulting no less than four this month. In seriousness, ladies, be careful out there! [City Paper]
Photo by drarkane.
Hooray! Metro Schools got their test results back and they did well enough that Mayor Dean is off the hook for taking over the school system. Though they didn’t “technically” meet the benchmarks, they improved enough that they’re in the clear for now. [Tennessean] Nashville was chosen as one of the eight cities participating in [...]
Pregaming The Tomato Art Fest: Hot Tomato Haiku Contest
The Tomato Art Fest, one of our very favorite festivals in Nashville, isn’t ’till August 8 (which really isn’t that far away)… But we’re going to start pregaming by entering the Hot Tomato Haiku Contest, sponsored by Bookfool.com. We know how much you folks love haiku! Enter by simply by writing a creative haiku that falls into one of the following categories:
- Bashō’s Beefsteak — Sincere, ardent, traditional… reminiscent of haiku genius Bashō.
- Formal Champion — Surprise and delight us with your innovations in form.
- Plum Humorous — Make us grin.
- Stinky Tomato — Your worst, most rotten haiku.
- Fried Green Haiku — For kids up to age 12.
See, there’s a tomato-y haiku-y category for everyone. Winners will stage a dramatic reading of their poetic brilliance at the Tomato Art Festival, and snag some pretty sweet prizes that include an iPod Touch and gift certificates to local shops. Read the full rules & regulations here, then submit up to 10 entries by July 31 for your shot at winning, fame and fortune.
The Tomato Art Fest, one of our very favorite festivals in Nashville, isn’t ’till August 8 (which really isn’t that far away)… But we’re going to start pregaming by entering the Hot Tomato Haiku Contest, sponsored by Bookfool.com. We know how much you folks love haiku! Enter by simply by writing a creative haiku that [...]
Hanging In The Top Ten [Mixed Reviews By People Who Don't Live Here]
This week’s batch of Mixed Reviews By People Who Don’t Live Here starts out with an incredibly specific ranking by way of making the list of the Top Ten Gay Friendly College Football Schools. We are not joking, this is actually a ranking bestowed upon Middle Tennessee State University by Gay.com, rolling in at #9 in the nation.
Then we have PMI Mortgage Insurance Co., who lists Nashville at 10th place in their Top Ten Stable Home Market rankings. And the Bureau of Labor ranks Tennessee at 2nd place in the nation’s Top Teen Unemployment States. But enough with the glowing reviews! We’ve got to have something to keep us humble, and that something is our state’s ranking as 47th for College Graduation Rate. Always a mixed bag here at Mixed Reviews By People Who Don’t Live Here!
Photo by Teosaurio.
This week’s batch of Mixed Reviews By People Who Don’t Live Here starts out with an incredibly specific ranking by way of making the list of the Top Ten Gay Friendly College Football Schools. We are not joking, this is actually a ranking bestowed upon Middle Tennessee State University by Gay.com, rolling in at #9 in [...]
Bright & Early: Hate To Say We Told You So Edition
Good morning, Nashville. It’s been almost a month since the texting while driving ban went into effect, and so far we’re hearing two things: Not many citations have been issued and law enforcement officers have no idea how to enforce it. Sheriff’s deputies in Montgomery County are particularly confused about how they’re supposed to tell the difference between texting and, say, dialing a phone number. Metro PD takes a slightly more draconian approach, maintaining that “Ultimately, if the officer decides that you were [texting while driving] you’re going to receive a citation,” and “if drivers want to dispute the ticket, that’s what the court system is for.” We suppose that time will tell.
- Poor choices. A woman was found stabbed around 4am this morning behind Ken’s Sushi in Midtown. Police suspect she was trying to rob the place and an employee went after her with a knife. The woman is undergoing some surgery at Vanderbilt. Moral of the story: Do not try to mess with Ken’s Sushi.
- At least he’s consistent. The non-discrimination ordinance passed its first reading in the Metro Council last night. Among the nay-sayers was Eric Crafton, who has requested a definition of “sexual orientation” along with some stats on discrimination complaints filed by Metro employees.
- Bits & pieces. Nashville West is getting a Buffalo Wild Wings! … Recession and gas prices be damned, Middle Tennesseans still love their SUVs and giant trucks … Murfreesboro is starting to think that those red light cameras are causing more harm than good.
Photo by fallingwater123.
Good morning, Nashville. It’s been almost a month since the texting while driving ban went into effect, and so far we’re hearing two things: Not many citations have been issued and law enforcement officers have no idea how to enforce it. Sheriff’s deputies in Montgomery County are particularly confused about how they’re supposed to tell [...]
Happy Hour: Mountains And Molehills
- As has been the case for the past several months, it wasn’t a great day for the TVA whose own hired consultants had some pretty negative things to say about the way they’re handling their coal ash storage. [WTVF]
- A few folks are also wondering why the TVA is using public funds to woo prospective clients when they’re already the only game in town. [WTVF]
- A Michigan truck driver was killed after running his truck into one of the concrete barriers along I-40 near the White Bridge Road exit this morning. It’s suspected that a medical issue caused the wreck. [WSMV]
- A few dozen kids from the W.O. Smith school of music traveled to the White House to get some music tips from Brad Paisley and Allison Krauss. [Tennessean]
- Loveless Cafe has created some sort of concoction that tastes like “that taste you get when your syrup runs off pancakes onto your bacon.” We’re not sure we can get on board with that. [Tennessean]
Photo by sjcapps.
As has been the case for the past several months, it wasn’t a great day for the TVA whose own hired consultants had some pretty negative things to say about the way they’re handling their coal ash storage. [WTVF] A few folks are also wondering why the TVA is using public funds to woo prospective [...]
Not-So-Secret Early Bird Next Big Nashville Tickets [NBN '09]
Early-bird Next Big Nashville ’09 wristbands and VIP badges are on sale now, for a very limited time. We love saving money here at Nashvillest, and that’s exactly what you’ll do if you buy your tickets now! Next Big Nashville ’09 will take place October 7-11, and will feature over 200 bands and artists from Nashville and the surrounding areas. Grab those early-bird tickets here - Wristbands are just $35 right, and VIP badges are $75 and include admission to all NBN Conference panels and sessions, sweet VIP parties and swag, and more. Expect to see prices rise in the next few weeks, so get them cheap while you can!
Early-bird Next Big Nashville ’09 wristbands and VIP badges are on sale now, for a very limited time. We love saving money here at Nashvillest, and that’s exactly what you’ll do if you buy your tickets now! Next Big Nashville ’09 will take place October 7-11, and will feature over 200 bands and artists from [...]
Bright & Early: Shoot ‘Em Up Edition
Good morning, Nashville. As we mentioned yesterday, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Brentwood, Williamson County and Goodlettsville have all opted out of the new state law that allows guns in public parks. Nashville’s Metro Council will be taking a look at its own opt-out ordinance at tonight’s meeting, or maybe not, because some council members are looking to defer it for a month. Another councilman wants to revise it so that guns are only allowed “from one hour before sunset until closing” and “on any greenways, nature trails or natural areas — or en route to or from those places.” Also on the agenda for tonight’s council meeting is that controversial non-discrimination ordinance. Should be a long night.
- Crazy video alert. It’s a stretch to connect this to Tennessee, but it’s pretty incredible anyway: A family that moved from East Tennessee to Milwaukee got into a fiery car crash and all escaped with the help of some pretty ballsy strangers–and the entire thing was caught on video and Youtube’d. Poor quality aside, it will probably blow your mind.
- Oh, Canada. Our neighbors to the north are doing their part to battle Tennessee’s unemployment rate. A Canadian lighting manufacturer is opening a plant in Rutherford County that will bring 250 jobs at first with the hope that it’ll soon grow to around 2,000.
- Bits & pieces. Don’t let the bed bugs bite … Dividing up Steve McNair’s estate seems to be getting more complicated by the day … Yay, gas prices are going down! … Temperatures this morning broke the record low set in 1877.
A year ago on Nashvillest: We sweated through the hottest day of the year, discovered Craigslist’s haiku section, checked out the Music City Brewer’s Festival, and wondered why Texas was trying to kill us.
Photo by pr9000.
Good morning, Nashville. As we mentioned yesterday, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Brentwood, Williamson County and Goodlettsville have all opted out of the new state law that allows guns in public parks. Nashville’s Metro Council will be taking a look at its own opt-out ordinance at tonight’s meeting, or maybe not, because some council members are looking to [...]
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