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Happy Hour: Here We Go Again
There are really only two significant things in the news today, which means your Happy Hour is going to be short! The Cumberland is expected to crest right around flood stage (40 feet) tonight at midnight. While this is still a good 12 feet below the May flood level, some low-lying areas like Pennington Bend [...]
Bright & Early: Unlikely Help Edition
Good morning, Nashville. Most of us have heard the story about group of inmate volunteers who saved the Omohundro water treatment facility from flooding with their mad sandbagging skills. News Channel 5 takes a closer look at what happened that day and finds that some inmates worked as many as 36 hours straight shoveling 500 tons [...]
We Have A Situation: Nashville Is Sinking [Flood 2010]
What a day, right? We’re looking at some of the worst flooding in decades, the interstates are closed, people’s houses are flooding, some cows are stranded, and it’s probably going to get worse before it gets better. We’ve done our best to keep you guys ahead of the storm via Twitter, but here are some [...]
Happy Hour: At Least We’ll Be Prepared
Not to freak anyone out or anything, but Mayor Dean has put out the call for 4,000 health volunteers to man to handle vaccinations and medication in the event that some massive pandemic or biological warfare strikes. If you’re interested, check out Hands On Nashville for more information. [WSMV] Note to our readers: If you [...]
Blog Action Day Spotlight: Poverty
In case you haven’t been reading the internet today, it’s Blog Action Day, which is a day where bloggers take a post or two to talk about the same issue–This year, it’s poverty. We like to think of Nashville as a city with a big heart, but with the economy melting down and all that, [...]
Memorial Day 2008: Too Lazy To Grill Out
Most of our Memorial Day memories are of the first cookouts of summer, grilling in the backyard with family and friends. True to AAA’s projection of fewer holiday travelers, we’re staying local and looking for something to do. Luckily, the holiday weekend brings a plethora of interesting activities to the table. Don’t forget why we [...]
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