Monthly Archives: December, 2011
Bright & Early: Endless Winter Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Our weather alerts have already started flashing orange and red in anticipation of the wintry weather we might get at the end of this week. Though this storm system looks like it will bring us less snow than last time, we’re could be looking at some travel problems on Thursday night and Friday morning. Which probably means the kids will be out of school again! They’re never going to learn anything, at this rate. We did learn a very interesting new term this morning: Arctic oscillation. We don’t really understand what it means, but apparently it’s the name for the thing we should blame for all this snowy weather.
- Fire crews called to Opryland. The Opryland Hotel nearly gave us a heart attack last night when fire crews responded to some smoke in the boiler room. Turns out it was just an oil line that blew, there was no fire and no one was hurt. Gotta love that Opryland, always keeping us on our toes!
- Going paperless. At some point soon, folks receiving unemployment benefits will be able to get the electronically by way of direct deposit or a debit card. The new system should save our state about $3.2 million in postage costs annually.
- Bits & pieces. In addition to that widespread flu outbreak, we’ve also got a widespread stomach virus outbreak. You’ll find us holed up in our house wearing surgical masks for the next few weeks … The Nashville Zoo set an all-time attendance record of 640,000 total visitors during 2010 … Former Belmont coach Lisa Howe will be making an appearance at tonight’s Metro Council meeting while they debate a new non-discrimination ordinance … Food prices are on track to reach their highest point since the recession.
Photo by Joey Hinton.
Good morning, Nashville. Our weather alerts have already started flashing orange and red in anticipation of the wintry weather we might get at the end of this week. Though this storm system looks like it will bring us less snow than last time, we’re could be looking at some travel problems on Thursday night and [...]
Happy Hour: Gestational What?
- By the looks of the headlines, the only thing that happened today is that everyone found out that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had another kid… last month! Through a gestational surrogate. In Nashville. [WKRN]
- We look forward to some actual news tomorrow when everyone has not taken the day off.
Photo by Tom Frundle.
By the looks of the headlines, the only thing that happened today is that everyone found out that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had another kid… last month! Through a gestational surrogate. In Nashville. [WKRN] We look forward to some actual news tomorrow when everyone has not taken the day off. Photo by Tom Frundle.
Bright & Early: Fight For Your Right Edition
Good morning, Nashville. It’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and whether you’re at work or not, it’s a day worth observing, reflecting and celebrating. As such, several commemorative events will be getting underway this morning focused around North Nashville and the Tennessee State University campus. A parade kicks off the festivities at 11am down Jefferson Street, followed by a convocation at TSU’s Gentry Center around noon. Meanwhile Governor Haslam is in Memphis today lending a hand to their civil rights celebrations.
- Speaking of Governor Haslam, his inauguration went off without a hitch on Saturday and the Haslams welcomed about 1,000 people into the governor’s mansion–which is inhabited for the first time in eight years–for an open house on Sunday. He also signed an executive order eliminating a rule that requires the governor and his top aides to disclose their income.
- If you and everyone you know has been getting sick this season, it’s not a coincidence. Health officials say that Tennessee is experiencing a widespread flu outbreak, along with 11 other states.
- Bits & pieces. Sen. Stacey Campfield has refiled his controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill … Shelbyville is in bad enough shape financially that they could lose their curbside trash service … Meteorologists are keeping an eye on another potential snow system rolling through Middle Tennessee at the end of the week … That new method of scoring standardized tests will probably lower graduation rates in Tennessee.
Photo by Ricky Tibbs.
Good morning, Nashville. It’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and whether you’re at work or not, it’s a day worth observing, reflecting and celebrating. As such, several commemorative events will be getting underway this morning focused around North Nashville and the Tennessee State University campus. A parade kicks off the festivities at 11am down Jefferson [...]
Video: Goodbye, Governor Phil [Comings & Goings]
As you’re probably aware, today’s inauguration of Tennessee’s new governor Bill Haslam is taking center stage in Nashville, and rightfully so. But we couldn’t let Governor Bredesen go without one last goodbye, so we scraped together our best video editing skills (we think you’ll be impressed. Really.) and created a tribute to good ol’ Phil. We’ll miss you, Governor Phil (and your green vest too).
As you’re probably aware, today’s inauguration of Tennessee’s new governor Bill Haslam is taking center stage in Nashville, and rightfully so. But we couldn’t let Governor Bredesen go without one last goodbye, so we scraped together our best video editing skills (we think you’ll be impressed. Really.) and created a tribute to good ol’ Phil. [...]
The Weekendist: Free! Free! Free! Edition
Thanks to Tennessee’s new governor, Bill Haslam, this weekend you can go to pretty much any museum in town for either free or half price. You know how much we love free around here at Nashvillest, so here’s a list of inauguration-related activities to keep you busy this weekend.
All events are Saturday, January 15 unless otherwise noted.
Half Price at the Adventure Science Center. 10am-5pm, $6 adults/$4.50 kids.
Half Price at the Belle Meade Plantation. 9am-5pm, $8 adults/$5 ages 13-18/$4 ages 6-12.
Free Admission at the Belmont Mansion. 10am-4pm.
Free Admission at Cheekwood. 9:30am-4:30pm.
Free Admission at the Country Music Hall of Fame. 9am-5pm.
Free Admission at Fort Negley. 9am-4pm.
Free Admission (and extended hours) at the Frist Center. 10am-midnight.
Half Price at the Nashville Zoo. 9am-4pm, $7 adults/$4.50 kids.
Free Admission at Tennessee Agricultural Museum. 9am-2pm.
Free Admission at Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. 9am-5:30pm.
Free Admission at Tennessee State Museum. 9am-5pm.
Free Admission at the Carter House (Franklin). 9am-5pm.
Plus, if you feel like venturing out a bit, there are freebies and half-price museum deals all over the state. Click HERE for the full list!
Photo by ejbSF.
Thanks to Tennessee’s new governor, Bill Haslam, this weekend you can go to pretty much any museum in town for either free or half price. You know how much we love free around here at Nashvillest, so here’s a list of inauguration-related activities to keep you busy this weekend. All events are Saturday, January 15 [...]
Happy Hour: It’s Been Real, Governor Phil
- On the left, we have outgoing Governor Phil Bredesen (whose portrait was vastly improved with the addition of the Green Vest of Comfort/Disaster by our buddy Lance over at Dixie Downturn). On the right is a strange picture of Governor-to-be Bill Haslam, with no photoshopping required! It’s the end of an era, the beginning of a new one, and we look forward to being able to use the heck out of that Santa picture for the next several years.
- Since kids in Metro have only been in class for four out of the last 30 days, at least one enterprising teacher has taken to Twitter and Ustream to teach his classes. [WTVF]
- The Preds recorded an anti-bullying commercial which they’ll unveil at tomorrow’s game. [Tennessean]
- There are some fancy new stores getting ready to open at the Green Hills Mall (and none of them are called H&M). All three of the new stores will apparently be occupying the Pottery Barn space. [Tennessean]
- Chris Johnson was added to the Pro Bowl roster for the third straight year. [WSMV]
- The TVA says they’ll actually be lowering our electricity bills by about $1.50 next month. [WTVF]
On the left, we have outgoing Governor Phil Bredesen (whose portrait was vastly improved with the addition of the Green Vest of Comfort/Disaster by our buddy Lance over at Dixie Downturn). On the right is a strange picture of Governor-to-be Bill Haslam, with no photoshopping required! It’s the end of an era, the beginning of [...]
Inauguration Day! [Road Closures]
Guess what, Tennessee? We’re getting a new governor tomorrow. Governor-elect Bill Haslam will be sworn in at an inauguration ceremony Saturday morning at 11AM at Legislative Plaza. The ceremony will follow a prayer service at the Ryman Auditorium and wrap up with a parade through the streets of downtown Nashville. This, of course, means we’re in for some road closures.
Starting at 9:45 AM:
- James Robertson Parkway from Rosa L. Parks Boulevard to 3rd Avenue North
- Gay Street from 4th Avenue North to 3rd Avenue North
- 4th Avenue North from Charlotte Avenue to the northern corner of the Music City Central Bus Depot
Starting at 10:00 AM:
- 5th Avenue North from Church Street to Harrison Street
Starting at 10:45 AM:
- 3rd Avenue North at Church Street
- Union Street from 3rd Avenue North to 6th Avenue North
- Charlotte Avenue from 3rd Avenue North to 7th Avenue North
- Deaderick Street from 4th Avenue North to 6th Avenue North
- 4th Avenue North from Charlotte Avenue to Union Street.
For more details about Governor-elect Haslam’s inauguration festivities and how you can participate, check out the official schedule of events. For more information on the parade, which kicks off in front of the Municipal Auditorium at 12:30 PM, check out this release from the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Photo by rdt410.
Guess what, Tennessee? We’re getting a new governor tomorrow. Governor-elect Bill Haslam will be sworn in at an inauguration ceremony Saturday morning at 11AM at Legislative Plaza. The ceremony will follow a prayer service at the Ryman Auditorium and wrap up with a parade through the streets of downtown Nashville. This, of course, means we’re [...]
Bright & Early: It’s The Sun Edition
Good morning, Nashville. We’re rushing this morning, so here’s your abbreviated Bright & Early:
- Things are moving along pretty quickly at the Music City Center construction site, and the center is still scheduled to be finished in 2013. [WKRN]
- Due to the state of the economy, Governor-elect Haslam’s inauguration festivities are going to be pretty “low-key” to emphasize his frugality. Everything will also be privately funded. [City Paper]
- Something about re-drawing Metro Council districts? Too much for our congested heads to process this morning. [City Paper]
- According to Bud Adams, the Titans won’t be raising ticket prices in 2011. Thank goodness. [Tennessean]
- Just as Nashville finishes replacing the entire downtown water main system, it gets cold enough to cause every other water main to break. One busted on Elm Hill Pike this morning and snarled traffic on I-40. [Tennessean]
Photo by niseag03.
Good morning, Nashville. We’re rushing this morning, so here’s your abbreviated Bright & Early: Things are moving along pretty quickly at the Music City Center construction site, and the center is still scheduled to be finished in 2013. [WKRN] Due to the state of the economy, Governor-elect Haslam’s inauguration festivities are going to be pretty [...]
Happy Hour: Red Skies At Night
- LP Field will be hosting the US men’s soccer team vs. Paraguay on March 23rd. Tickets go on sale 1/21 and the match will be televised on ESPN. It’s no World Cup, but we’ll take it! [Tennessean]
- Metro Schools are closed again tomorrow! So enjoy your 10-day weekend, kids, for you will probably never see one of those again until the summertime. [WTVF]
- The Music City Star commuter train set a new single-day ridership record yesterday with 1,107 total passenger trips. [City Paper]
- We can all breathe a sigh of relief as the city is almost finished replacing the century-old water main system beneath downtown Nashville. The project should be finished by the end of next month, provided it ever stops snowing. [WKRN]
- Congratulations, Nashville! You’re the 18th most literate city in the country. [WSMV]
- It’s that time of year when state lawmakers try to pass a law expressly banning a state income tax. [WSMV]
- District 18 Councilwoman and Belmont professor Kristine LaLonde has announced that she won’t be seeking reelection, in addition to District 5 Councilman Jamie Hollin. [WPLN]
Photo by Amy Nelson.
LP Field will be hosting the US men’s soccer team vs. Paraguay on March 23rd. Tickets go on sale 1/21 and the match will be televised on ESPN. It’s no World Cup, but we’ll take it! [Tennessean] Metro Schools are closed again tomorrow! So enjoy your 10-day weekend, kids, for you will probably never see [...]
Bright & Early: Yep, It’s Still Snowing Edition
Good morning, Nashville. It’s still snowing outside, somehow! Schools are out again today, the kiddos have nearly forgotten what the inside of a classroom looks like, and we feel quite sure they’ll be cursing these snow days well into June when they’re still not out for the summer. The good news is, these snow showers should wrap up soon this morning and give way to sun this afternoon, and then it might actually get out of the 20s tomorrow. Here’s hoping.
- Flood warnings inadequate. In a report that comes as a surprise to no one, the National Weather Service admitted their flood warnings were inadequate and will be revamping their entire system in an effort to avoid that sort of communication deficiency in the future.
- Fighting against non-discrimination. Several dozen conservative business leaders and lawmakers met yesterday morning to strategize against a proposed Metro Council bill that would require all of Metro’s contractors to adopt anti-discrimination policies. The Family Action Council of Tennessee reportedly organized the meeting, and Rep. Glen Casada and Rep. Jim Gotto (also a Metro Councilman) were in attendance.
- Bits & pieces. The Preds are going into tonight’s game with a six-game winning streak … The City of Franklin took the plunge and purchased another $45,000 worth of salt for the roads … Tennessee’s bankruptcy filings were down 6% last year … A woman in Williamson County had to wait 35 minutes for the police to arrive while a man tried to break into her home. When he finally got in, she beat him back out the door with a vacuum cleaner.
Photo by Silver Nitrate Photo.
Good morning, Nashville. It’s still snowing outside, somehow! Schools are out again today, the kiddos have nearly forgotten what the inside of a classroom looks like, and we feel quite sure they’ll be cursing these snow days well into June when they’re still not out for the summer. The good news is, these snow showers [...]
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