• We do a lot of hating on the TVA around here, but we’ve got nothing but love for the 200 care packages they put together for troops in Afghanistan. [WSMV]
• And also, they bought some new wind(-energy). [WPLN]
• It’s been so long that we almost forgot what it was like, but a large chunk of westbound I-440 will be shut down this weekend for some construction work. [WSMV]
• Nashville will be making a very un-country splash at the Grammys with both Miley and newcomer Ke$ha slated to present at the awards. [Tennessean]
• Blah blah Lane Kiffin blah blah blah UT football blah new coach, etc. [WPLN]
• Despite previous reports of a media blackout, Sarah Palin has agreed to allow five outlets to cover her speech at the Tea Party Convention next month. We’ll give you a hint: At least one of them begins with “Fox” and ends with “News.” [Tennessean]

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