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Bright & Early: Helping Hand Edition

Good morning, Nashville. The North American Street Newspaper Association’s annual convention is being held in Nashville this weekend. Staff from street papers similar to Nashville’s own The Contributor will gather to discuss strategies, learn from each other and celebrate successes – like Nashville. The Contributor, just 4 years old, is the most successful street paper in [...]

Happy Hour: Counting Some Heads

A big shout-out to the 69% of Tennesseeans who have turned in their US Census forms! So far, we’ve matched the rate at which we turned them in back in the 2000 Census. The core counties, however, still have a long way to go. [Tennessean] Lots of flights have been disrupted by that whole volcanic [...]

Wipe Away The Tax Day Blues With Free Stuff [Freebies]

It’s April 15, and we all know what that means. What better way to banish the tax-day gloom than with free stuff? Here’s a list of freebies, almost-freebies, tax-freebies and discounts to soothe your wallet today. Enjoy! MaggieMoo’s: Free slice of MaggieMia’s Ice Cream Pizza from 3-7pm. Participating stores include West End, Green Hills, Cool [...]

Bright & Early: The Price We Pay Edition

Good morning, Nashville. Happy Tax Day! Tea Partiers will be hanging out at the Municipal Auditorium for the better part of today to hear Rep. Susan Lynn, Rep. Mae Beavers, Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey, Rep. Glen Casada and radio host Phil Valentine speak out against taxes and irresponsible government spending. They’ve also planned a 3pm [...]

Happy Hour: You’ve Got Until Midnight

Lots and lots of talk about today’s teabaggin’ at the Capitol. Estimates for the turnout ranged from 1,000 (haters’ guestimate) to 7,500 (according to the organizers). Metro PD puts the crowd at 2,800 – 3,000. This guy just wanted some pot. [Tennessean] Well, y’all, it was nice while it lasted: The bill to bring wine [...]

Maggie Moo’s Fix Taxpayer Blues [Freebies]

Line up at Maggie Moo’s today for a free scoop of ice cream, scheduled on The Tax Day Of Doom (for some) to provide a tasty bit of relief. This is like Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day (which is, conveniently, coming up soon) but even more conveniently timed. (via Nashville Scene: Bites.) UPDATE: After [...]