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Bright & Early: Running Out Of Punny Swine Flu Titles Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Vanderbilt University officials are so concerned about the spread of the Swine Flu that they’ve arranged for some bonfires where students can burn any clothes or other belongings that might carry the virus. With the fall semester kicking into full gear, Vandy (and just about every other university in Tennessee) is already [...]
Bright & Early: Insufficient Funds Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Imagine going to the bank to cash your paycheck only to find out that your employer is flat broke. Their check bounces, which means your checks bounce and bank fees quickly begin to stack up. That’s exactly what happened to more than 200 Lebanon city workers this week when the city’s bank [...]
Bright & Early: That’s “Dr. Parton” To You Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Sure, there’s the pig flu still running rampant and lots more rain in the forecast and GM trying to bum $9 billion more from the feds, but the biggest news of the day is obviously that Dolly Parton is finally getting her honorary doctorate from UT-Knoxville this morning. The doctorate in humane [...]
Happy Hour: 30,000 Pounds Of Fried Chicken
CMT and Tyson Foods donated 30,000 pounds of fried chicken to Second Harvest Food Bank. 30,000 POUNDS. OF FRIED CHICKEN. But with all the talk of a Tyson boycott, it’s a small wonder they can even give that stuff away. [WTVF]
After hearing about the road closures, we’ve gotta admit that we’re getting a little excited [...]
Happy Hour: A Very Dark Knight
Word on the street is that Karl Rove will be in town next Saturday, July 26th, drumming up support and for John McCain at the 32nd Annual Statesman’s Dinner. Also on the roster are former senator Bill Frist, Senators Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, and Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey. Our sources tell [...]
Happy Hour: Turn Off Your Thermostats
Expect your electric bill to go up again as of July 1, courtesy of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Something about rising fuel costs and “the lingering effects of the drought.” [WSMV]
Rep. Rob Briley (D-Nashville) finished up his stint with the Tennessee House of Representatives today, taking a few final stabs at the press (read: bloggers) [...]
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