Monthly Archives: March, 2010
Happy Hour: Wash Yo Hands
- Vanderbilt says they’ve seen close to 3,000 folks with flu-like symptoms since the beginning of September. They’ve even split the waiting room at the children’s hospital into two separate areas–one for kids with the flu and one for kids without. [WKRN]
- Hazmat officials evacuated a small area surrounding a chemical spill that occurred at a Nashville CSX train yard around 6:30am this morning. Thankfully no one was hurt. [WKRN]
- GM is officially shutting down its Saturn brand, which originated in Spring Hill, TN in 1990. [WPLN]
- Metro will soon be deciding on whether or not Titans ticket prices will be jacked up another $2 as a part of a new “user fee” that would help pay for renovations to LP Field. [Tennessean]
- A new school called the Academy at Opry Mills aims to help Metro’s high school dropouts ages 17-21 get their diplomas. Like the name suggests, classes will take place inside the Opry Mills mall. [WSMV]
Photo by urbanwoodchuck.
Vanderbilt says they’ve seen close to 3,000 folks with flu-like symptoms since the beginning of September. They’ve even split the waiting room at the children’s hospital into two separate areas–one for kids with the flu and one for kids without. [WKRN]
Hazmat officials evacuated a small area surrounding a chemical spill that occurred at a Nashville [...]
Donut Den Sign Officially, For Real, Definitely Staying
At a press conference this afternoon, Bill Warfield of Brookside Properties and Norman Fox of the Donut Den made the official announcement that our tacky beloved Donut Den sign is here to stay. The 977-39 vote in favor of the old sign was just the tip of the iceberg – an online poll shot the number to 5216 votes in favor of the old sign and just 112 for the new sign. Nashville, we win.
Big thanks to @iBelin for the photos from the scene!
At a press conference this afternoon, Bill Warfield of Brookside Properties and Norman Fox of the Donut Den made the official announcement that our tacky beloved Donut Den sign is here to stay. The 977-39 vote in favor of the old sign was just the tip of the iceberg – an online poll shot the [...]
Bright & Early: City Shacking Up Edition
Good morning, Nashville. The latest chapter of convention center drama unfolded last night, as Metro City Council met with Mayor Karl Dean’s administration about the proposed convention center’s attached hotel. The council had a lot of questions about the city of Nashville getting into the hotel business, a touchy issue for the hotel industry at large.
- So which 440 is closed this week? Today marks the day that Tennessee will lose about $190 million in federal highway spending authority, and we can expect delays in road projects across the state. At least they finished Hillsboro Road?
- Cannonball! Artifacts dating back to the Civil War era were found in the old Franklin Country Club location this summer, including an unusual cannonball found in an old sandtrap.
- Milwaukee’d. The Preds made five roster adjustments yesterday, waiving forward Cal O’Reilly and reassigning four players to the AHL’s Admirals.
- Bits & pieces. Legislative staffers enjoyed their diversity training … More dramarama with Albert Haynesworth and his wife’s sticky separation … The USS Nashville will be decommissioned today in Norfolk, VA … Police chased a handcuffed man down the Cumberland River after he tried to escape from custody by jumping in.
Photo by frisse82.
Good morning, Nashville. The latest chapter of convention center drama unfolded last night, as Metro City Council met with Mayor Karl Dean’s administration about the proposed convention center’s attached hotel. The council had a lot of questions about the city of Nashville getting into the hotel business, a touchy issue for the hotel industry at [...]
Happy Hour: Shady Business
- A Metro police officer was indicted today for operating a gun-smuggling operation along with four other men to supply Guatemalan drug cartels with weapons. He could face up to 10 years in prison, up to $1 million in fines, and possibly deportation because he’s a naturalized citizen. [WPLN]
- The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is reporting that 50% of Tennessean college students with the HOPE scholarship are losing the award within their first year of school. Students were originally required to maintain a 3.0 GPA to keep the scholarship until the Legislature lowered it to 2.75 in hopes of saving some students. [WSMV]
- Looks like the fall weather is here to stay! And the leaves, they are a-changin’. [Nashville WX]
- Congrats to our friends Nicholas Holland and Jackson Miller whose gpsAssassin iPhone game made it onto TechCrunch this morning. [TechCrunch]
- 83-year old State Senator Douglas Henry might be getting a run for his money in this year’s Democratic primary, where a 32-year old lawyer has just announced plans to run against him. Sen. Henry has served in the Senate for 39 years. [WSMV]
Photo by cdumo.
A Metro police officer was indicted today for operating a gun-smuggling operation along with four other men to supply Guatemalan drug cartels with weapons. He could face up to 10 years in prison, up to $1 million in fines, and possibly deportation because he’s a naturalized citizen. [WPLN]
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is reporting that [...]
Bright & Early: Racking It Up Edition
Good morning, Nashville. In the coming year, a handful of spots in Nashville will become home to some new, useful public art. The city is looking for local artists to design artistic bike racks at five different spots around downtown. Designs should be inspired by Nashville’s history, culture or natural features, and the winning artists will receive $2,500 to create their sculpture.
- It’s a gamble. A winning Powerball ticket from Saturday’s drawing worth $200,000 was sold in Murfreesboro, but no one has stepped forward to claim it.
- Stay classy, Green Hills. Metro police found a tidy stockpile of drugs and guns in one Green Hills home this weekend, after tracking down a motorcyclist who skipped out on his $66 airport parking tab. There is a lesson to learn here.
- No truckin’. After 40 years of operation, the Peterbilt truck plant in Madison will close permanently this December, leaving about 390 workers without jobs. The plant has been deserted since June of last year as the result of a labor dispute.
- Bits & pieces. We woke up to some chilly temperatures this morning, but will see things back up in the 70’s before too long … A 14 year old murder case has finally been solved … The new/old/who-knows-what-they’re-doing Donut Den sign will be unveiled at 1pm tomorrow.
Photo by mag3737.
Good morning, Nashville. In the coming year, a handful of spots in Nashville will become home to some new, useful public art. The city is looking for local artists to design artistic bike racks at five different spots around downtown. Designs should be inspired by Nashville’s history, culture or natural features, and the winning artists [...]
Happy Hour: What’s That Smell?
- If you’ve been wondering why the Percy Priest dam has been stinking it up lately, the Army Corps of Engineers says you can blame the crazy amount of rain we’ve gotten this month for the rotten egg stench. Mmm! [WSMV]
- The medical records of almost 50 people were accidentally sent to a random small business in Indiana Tennessee Department of Human Services employee posted the wrong fax number for the agency online. The business’ fax number is only one digit off from DHS and they’ve allegedly been receiving misdialed faxes of medical records for two years. [WKRN]
- Despite the Titans’ tragic 0-3 start, Jeff Fisher assures fans that Kerry Collins won’t be on the bench anytime soon, claiming that Collins isn’t the reason behind all of the losses. [Tennessean]
- Congratulations to Tayst, which became the eighth restaurant in the nation (and the first in Nashville) to earn a three-star green certification. [WSMV]
Photo by somegeekintn.
If you’ve been wondering why the Percy Priest dam has been stinking it up lately, the Army Corps of Engineers says you can blame the crazy amount of rain we’ve gotten this month for the rotten egg stench. Mmm! [WSMV]
The medical records of almost 50 people were accidentally sent to a random small business in [...]
Bright & Early: Keep The Car Running Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Tennessee lawmakers are searching for some new and creative ways to curb drunk driving, which results in about 1,000 fatalities every year statewide. They’re now proposing that a portable breathalyzer be installed in the cars of some offenders that would require them to take and pass the test before the car would even start. Though we can imagine that the bill for something like this might be a little hefty, 11 other states have found success using it. It would only apply to the folks who were pulled over with a blood alcohol content of more than 0.15, had a child in the car, or refused to take a sobriety test.
- Electricity bill decrease. With the start of the new fiscal year, we can expect our electricity bills to go down by a few dollars next month thanks to the changes in fuel surcharges and energy rates.
- Sound of music. Tomorrow morning, Mayor Dean and several other public figures will officially dedicate the Nashville Music Garden, which only contains plant species named after musicians, songs, and other Nashville-related things. The garden has been around since the spring but never had a “grand opening” shindig until now.
- Bits & pieces. Dickson County Schools may soon be closing down for lack of funding … MTSU has put the kibosh on tobacco sales on campus … Everyone’s favorite Old Hickory Rite Aid cat is still missing … It is not raining and fall is here.
Photo by fallingwater123.
Good morning, Nashville. Tennessee lawmakers are searching for some new and creative ways to curb drunk driving, which results in about 1,000 fatalities every year statewide. They’re now proposing that a portable breathalyzer be installed in the cars of some offenders that would require them to take and pass the test before the car would [...]
Happy Hour: Feel Good Friday
- Mayor Dean signed the controversial non-discrimination ordinance today expressly banning Metro from discriminating against its employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity. [Out & About]
- The Metro Planning Commission will decide in two weeks whether or not the “second downtown” Bells Bend development project will get one final shot at succeeding before the commission. [WSMV]
- A judge ruled today that Mechelle McNair will receive the full $670,000 that she requested from Steve McNair’s estate. His two oldest sons are headed to court soon to request their own shares. [WTVF & WZTV]
- The Tennessee Board of Regents is reporting increases of 5% in 4-year university enrollment and almost 15% in community college enrollment since last fall. [WTVF]
- Metro will soon be buying up an old car lot on Charlotte Avenue to build that shiny new DNA crime lab that was promised to the West Precinct. [City Paper]
Photo by sunndog18.
Mayor Dean signed the controversial non-discrimination ordinance today expressly banning Metro from discriminating against its employees based on sexual orientation or gender identity. [Out & About]
The Metro Planning Commission will decide in two weeks whether or not the “second downtown” Bells Bend development project will get one final shot at succeeding before the commission. [WSMV]
A [...]
Bright & Early: Neither Here Nor There Edition
Good morning, Nashville. We can’t believe we’re still talking about the Guns in Parks bill, but yesterday the State Attorney General made a few more clarifications about the ways in which the new law can and can’t be enforced. The verdict? If you tote a gun in a city that’s chosen to opt out of the law and ban guns in parks, you can still be charged under state law even if there are no signs posted. However, you’re welcome to drive through a park with a gun as long as you stay in the car. Easy enough, right?
- Airport fees increase. Because BNA chose to stop bringing in cargo-carrier China Air, they may be raising the rent on the rest of the airlines that fly into the airport. No word on whether or not that will affect ticket prices.
- Metro Schools sued again. A former Metro teacher is suing a Metro principal, Metro police, and the parent of a student over an incident in 2007. The teacher, who is white, allegedly disciplined an African American student using some physical force and claims that the assault charges and some other complicated stuff that followed was racially and politically motivated.
- Bits & pieces. A local healthcare company is using Twitter to answer healthcare and medication questions in hopes of saving people money … The State of Tennessee has set up a Flu Information Hotline for all of your swine flu needs … It’s I-440 westbound’s turn to be closed this weekend … It’s a sad day when MDHA’s own projects start getting foreclosed.
Photo by fallingwater123.
Good morning, Nashville. We can’t believe we’re still talking about the Guns in Parks bill, but yesterday the State Attorney General made a few more clarifications about the ways in which the new law can and can’t be enforced. The verdict? If you tote a gun in a city that’s chosen to opt out of [...]
Duck, Duck, Who? The Silly Goose Lands On Eastland [Nashville Newcomers]
We’re pretty jealous of East Nashville these days, as we watch creative new dining options pop up everywhere we turn our eyes. Moving into the recently vacated Fresh Blends building on Eastland Ave is yet another one of said creative new dining options: The Silly Goose.
From the name, it’s not immediately obvious that The Silly Goose will serve a to-go menu of fresh, healthy, locally-sourced gourmet foods. Owner Roderick Bailey wants to create a fun community atmosphere while serving the best food possible, and will include unique options such as soda from fresh homemade syrups, homemade ice cream, and an extensive menu of couscous. All meals are priced in the $8-12 range.
A bit of “silly” is sprinkled throughout the entire venture, from the witty monikers for menu items that include “Goose Juice” and a “Hot Johnson” sandwich to the interior mural – not surprisingly, featuring a goose – painted by local artists.
The Silly Goose plans to begin serving up its artisan sandwiches, wraps, salads and couscous by October 13… You can probably guess where we’ll be that night.
We’re pretty jealous of East Nashville these days, as we watch creative new dining options pop up everywhere we turn our eyes. Moving into the recently vacated Fresh Blends building on Eastland Ave is yet another one of said creative new dining options: The Silly Goose.
From the name, it’s not immediately obvious that The Silly [...]
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