Monthly Archives: December, 2011
Photo Of The Day: July 10, 2009 [Feel Good Friday]
Schmidt’s Guenon, Nashville Zoo. Photo by rbglasson.
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.
Schmidt’s Guenon, Nashville Zoo. Photo by rbglasson. 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.
Bright & Early: The Takeover Edition
- Sue or be sued. Election administrators in eight Tennessee counties filed a lawsuit this week claiming that they were unfairly fired because they’re Democrats. In Tennessee, the majority party in the legislature can pick the election commissioners in each county and the commissioners choose the administrators. Since the Republicans took over this year, they chose their own commissioners, and the commissioners are the ones who are now being accused of doing the firing.
- Remembering No. 9. More than 4,000 folks turned out for Steve McNair’s memorial service yesterday including Mayor Dean, Governor Phil, and many of McNair’s former teammates. Though the real funeral won’t happen until tomorrow in Mississippi where McNair was from, friends and fans were grateful for the chance to remember him close to home.
- Bits & pieces. Councilwoman Megan Barry, along with Ronnie Steine, Tim Garrett, and Jerry Maynard, will officially file the non-discrimination ordinance on July 21st that would make it illegal for Metor to discriminate based on sexual orientation … Remember that it’ll probably be looking a little smoggy downtown today … Parents, teachers, and school administrators are trying to figure out what to do with McGavock High School … Revenue for the state came in at $134 million less than the original estimate last month.
A year ago on Nashvillest: We seriously thought that Green Hills was going to blow up, learned that we’re the 25th largest city in the US, figured out what to do with all of our homeless alligators, and followed along with Mayor Dean’s trip to New York to learn how to run a school system (sound familiar?
Good morning, Nashville. Mayor Dean is preparing himself for the possibility that he may be getting a little more than he bargained for when he took on the mayor job. Test results are slated to come in this month for No Child Left Behind benchmarks, and if Metro Schools’ marks don’t measure up to federal [...]
Cow Appreciation Day: A Lotta Work For A Little Chicken [Freebies]
Today is Chick-fil-a’s annual Cow Appreciation Day, wherein ambitious cheapskates who dress like cows can score free meals at the fast-food chain. This seems like an awful lot of work for some free food, but we won’t judge those who participate. The Cow Appreciation Official Rules state:
For one day only, black and white spots, cow bells and furry ears will be appropriate attire in the nation’s second largest chicken. In celebration of July 10, Cow Appreciation Day (an unofficial yet nationally recognized holiday), Chick-fil-A will award a free combo meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) to any customer who comes to one of the chain’s 1,300-plus restaurants fully dressed as a cow. “Fully dressed as a cow” means an effort to be dressed like a cow from head to toe. For customers who want to join us in partial cow attire (such as the cow headband, a cow-printed hat, vest or purse) a free entrée will be given.
The “partial cow attire” option sounds particularly attractive to us. Chick-fil-a even provides a helpful Starter Kit for the unfortunate cow-costume-less people of America, which provides cow ears and noses and spots and signs so that hungry customers can go all out on Cow Appreciation Day. A+ for creativity, Chick-fil-a!
Today is Chick-fil-a’s annual Cow Appreciation Day, wherein ambitious cheapskates who dress like cows can score free meals at the fast-food chain. This seems like an awful lot of work for some free food, but we won’t judge those who participate. The Cow Appreciation Official Rules state: For one day only, black and white spots, [...]
Chipotle Opening November 13… And December 11?
The Chipotle at 2825 West End is officially opening on November 13, 2009.
But there’s even better news (at least, if you’re a Chipotle lover)…
Chipotle is opening a second location in Green Hills on December 11. That’s right, Nashville is going to have two Chipotles by the end of the year, and Green Hills is going to have just a little more traffic than usual. Good thing they’re doing road work now!
From the Bring Chipotle To Nashville Facebook group comes the official report:
Hello Nashville Chipotleans! This is Chipotle Chief Officer of the Bring Chipotle to Nashville group (kindly designated so by Mr. Kyle Chowning!)
I am pleased to let all of you know that we are indeed opening our first Chipotle restaurant at 2825 West End Avenue, which I think most of you have already figured out. We are looking to open on Friday, November 13th.
What you all probably don’t know is that I’m prepared to announce a second site, opening about a month later. The location is in Green Hills and we’re opening on December 11th. I’ll let you know the location as soon as I can let that cat out of the bag, which will be very, very soon.
Thank you all for your support and I look forward to meeting a bunch of Chipotle fans at our grand openings!
Bobby Shaw
The Chipotle at 2825 West End is officially opening on November 13, 2009. But there’s even better news (at least, if you’re a Chipotle lover)… Chipotle is opening a second location in Green Hills on December 11. That’s right, Nashville is going to have two Chipotles by the end of the year, and Green Hills [...]
Happy Hour: This Week Is Still Depressing
- Steve McNair’s funeral service begins at 7pm this evening and is being aired live on WKRN, or news channel 2. The video footage will also be streaming live online. [WKRN]
- Because thousands of folks will be attending, traffic delays on I-24 and Old Hickory Blvd. northwest of downtown during rush hour. [WTVF]
- It’s also been a pretty depressing day at the Tennessean with more than 30 folks being laid off as a part of a much larger round of Gannett layoffs. [Pith In The Wind]
- We’re ashamed to admit that we didn’t know Meriwether Lewis’ remains were buried here in Middle Tennessee, but his relatives are interested in digging him up to figure out how he really died. [Tennessean]
- Our air is going to be pollution-y tomorrow. Carpool if you can. [Tennessean]
Steve McNair’s funeral service begins at 7pm this evening and is being aired live on WKRN, or news channel 2. The video footage will also be streaming live online. [WKRN] Because thousands of folks will be attending, traffic delays on I-24 and Old Hickory Blvd. northwest of downtown during rush hour. [WTVF] It’s also been [...]
Photo Of The Day: July 9, 2009
We can’t seem to get enough of our handsome new addition to the Nashville skyline, especially on a day like this. Flickr friend loudestnoise captured this shot last week before all the rain moved in.
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 can’t seem to get enough of our handsome new addition to the Nashville skyline, especially on a day like this. Flickr friend loudestnoise captured this shot last week before all the rain moved in. Photo Of The Day will be a recurring feature for Nashvillest as long you keep giving us stuff to post. [...]
Bright & Early: It’s A Rap Edition
Good morning, Nashville. After nearly a week of disturbing twists and turns to the McNair case and the Metro police finally ruling it a murder-suicide, fans are pouring into the public visitation this morning. Though it wasn’t supposed to start until 8am, the funeral home opened its doors around 7 as people began to line up. The memorial at LP Field is also continuing today from 9am to 7pm.
- 40 cities. The group of Belmont students traveling around the country in a tour bus rockstar-style for a sociology course are getting some pretty sweet press in the cities they’re visiting. We’re just jealous that their bus driver gets calls from Lil Wayne.
- Welcome to the south. A 62-year old Shelbyville man burnt down a house he was renting to his neice and her family because he “wanted them gone from here and back up north where they came from.“
- Bits & pieces. Memphis’ mayor is leaving them high and dry and the City Council can’t seem to pass the resolution to replace him … A 12-year old girl was shot and killed in a home invasion near downtown last night … Nashvillians are getting crafty when it comes to brewing their own beer thanks to a supply shop in North Nashville.
A year ago on Nashvillest: We took a closer look at Nashville’s homeless population, questioned the wisdom of this possible first date (via Craiglist, of course), and discovered that we’re a young, hip oasis.
Good morning, Nashville. After nearly a week of disturbing twists and turns to the McNair case and the Metro police finally ruling it a murder-suicide, fans are pouring into the public visitation this morning. Though it wasn’t supposed to start until 8am, the funeral home opened its doors around 7 as people began to line [...]
Happy Hour: A Bunch Of Sad News
- Metro Police have ruled Steve McNair and Sahel Kazemi’s deaths as a murder-suicide. Lots of other details were explained in the 20-minute press conference this afternoon, which you can watch online. [WKRN]
- Some folks woke up to a really unfortunate mistake on the front page of the Tennessean‘s Davidson County weekly paper this morning. The paper, dated today, features a story and interview with McNair about his new restaurant and future plans to open more of them. According to the Tennessean, the edition was reprinted after McNair’s murder, but a few of the retracted copies were distributed by mistake. [TwitPic]
- Sergeant Mark Chesnut, the officer injured last month in a shooting on I-40, has been sitting up and walking around. Though he’s got a long way to go, we’re happy to hear that he’s on the mend. [WTVF]
- Franklin police are on the lookout for a guy they’re calling the Beer Burglar because he breaks into supermarkets and steels beer. Help keep Franklin’s beer safe and let them know if you’ve got any tips. [Tennessean]
- As if this week could get any sadder, that baby elephant at the Memphis Zoo we were raving about earlier this week was accidentally killed by its mother today. :( [WSMV]
Metro Police have ruled Steve McNair and Sahel Kazemi’s deaths as a murder-suicide. Lots of other details were explained in the 20-minute press conference this afternoon, which you can watch online. [WKRN] Some folks woke up to a really unfortunate mistake on the front page of the Tennessean‘s Davidson County weekly paper this morning. The [...]
Yazoo Outgrows Marathon Building, Heading To Gulch
Though we love Yazoo Brewing’s space in the Marathon Building, after taking a tour of the brewery late last year, we realized how cramped they are back there. And if today’s announcement that Yazoo is packing up and moving to a larger space in the Gulch means more Yazoo for us, well, you won’t find any complaints here!
Yazoo Brewing has already started construction at 910 Division, a space that is four times bigger than their current location. Owner (and brewmaster extraordinaire) Linus Hall plans to have the new brewery and taproom open by the beginning of 2010.
How do you feel about the move? We hold the Marathon Building near and dear to our hearts, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
Though we love Yazoo Brewing’s space in the Marathon Building, after taking a tour of the brewery late last year, we realized how cramped they are back there. And if today’s announcement that Yazoo is packing up and moving to a larger space in the Gulch means more Yazoo for us, well, you won’t find [...]
Bright & Early: Duke It Out Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Gay rights activists are gearing up for a new fight in the Nashville Metro Council to extend Metro’s employee non-discrimination policy to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Though a similar effort failed in 2003, supporters are hopeful that it has a better shot this year. Former Tennessee state senator and president of advocacy group Family Action Council of Tennessee David Fowler is already organizing the opposition, expressing concern that something like this could “lead to lawsuits and confusion and awkwardness” and would probably spread to private businesses and other cities if it passed.
- No limits. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is trying to defend itself after someone got a hold of an official memo that described what looks like a ticket quota policy. They’re now saying that no such policy exists because it would be “bad policy and extremely unprofessional” and calling the accusation “absolutely appalling.”
- Bad rap. While poking around the internet, the City Paper discovered some pretty chilling lyrics to a rap song written by Sahel Kazemi’s ex-boyfriend Keith Norfleet after she and Steve McNair had begun dating. The song describes shooting a man who’s flirting with the author’s girl and then shooting the girl. Which is creepy.
- Bits & pieces. The Steve McNair memorial at LP Field opened up at 9am this morning and will close at 7pm. Free parking in Lot C … The Preds are defending draft pick Ryan Ellis, who is cute and tiny but apparently a powerhouse … A former TVA board member has been sued for $9.1 million.
A year ago on Nashvillest: We looked forward to some new developments in the Gulch, watched Vanderbilt’s Shan Foster sing an adorable song about how excited he was about getting drafted by the Dallas Mavericks, and saw Councilman Eric Crafton hit the halfway mark on his petition signatures for the English Only ballot measure.
Good morning, Nashville. Gay rights activists are gearing up for a new fight in the Nashville Metro Council to extend Metro’s employee non-discrimination policy to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Though a similar effort failed in 2003, supporters are hopeful that it has a better shot this year. Former Tennessee state senator and president [...]
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