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Bright & Early: And The Bottom Drops Out Edition
Good morning, Nashville. As many of us remain glued to the earthquake and tsunami coverage in other parts of the world this morning, our hearts go out to the friends and families of those affected, especially those in Tennessee. Here’s your abbreviated Bright & Early: We’ve got a beautiful weekend ahead! Get out and enjoy [...]
Happy Hour: We Don’t Even Know What’s Real Anymore
It is a strange day in Titans history when everyone’s favorite double-bird-wielding 87-year old tells Jeff Fisher and Vince Young that they need to just get along, after VY™ hurls his shoulder pads into the audience following some awful thumb injury which led to a dramatic-sounding spat between the two in the locker room and, and, [...]
Bright & Early: Our Leaves Are On Fire Edition
Good morning, Nashville. The historic Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge is celebrating its 50th birthday this weekend! And despite News Channel 5′s best efforts to rain on everyone’s parade during this special week, they’ll be having a big ol’ blowout at the Ryman on Sunday night with Kris Kristofferson, Little Jimmy Dickens and Mel Tillis scheduled to [...]
Happy Hour: The Gift That Keeps Giving
Gaylord announced today that they’ll be laying off more than 1,700 workers, after sustaining nearly $225 million in flood damages. Layoffs are effective June 12th, and the projected reopening date for the hotel is sometime in November. [WTVF] On a related note, Gaylord also announced today that they may just be suing the pants off [...]
Bright & Early: Much Ado Edition
Good morning, Nashville. The Tennessee House and Senate both passed resolutions yesterday opposing the new federal health care program. The House version, sponsored by Rep. Susan Lynn and debated for two full hours, asked Congress not to pass the overhaul which actually passed several weeks ago. Rep. John DeBerry bowed out of the vote, choosing [...]
Happy Hour: Case Of The Mondays
A huge congratulations to the State of Tennessee for snagging nearly $500 million in federal grant funding to give schools a much-needed overhaul. Governor Phil announced today that our state, along with Delaware, was chosen as a recipient of the Race to the Top grant. [WKRN] It wasn’t quite as exciting a day for our [...]
Happy Hour: Fish In A Barrel
Metro announced that they’ll probably be cutting 665 jobs from the school system at the end of the year, which should go a long way in closing the $35 million budget gap. Most of the jobs being cut are maintenance and custodial positions, which we guess means that everyone will be taking out their own [...]
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