Happy Hour: Where There’s Smoke

  • Shwab Elementary School in East Nashville was evacuated today after an HVAC unit overheated and sent smoke billowing out into classrooms and hallways. Fortunately the students were able to get out quickly and everyone was fine. [WKRN]
  • Nashvillian Caitlin DeForest is a finalist in Charlie Sheen’s search for a social media intern. We’re not sure whether to congratulate her or send our condolences. [WKRN]
  • Tyson Foods, Inc. donated 29,000 pounds of meat to the Second Harvest Food Bank today, which is enough for 119,000 meals. [WSMV]
  • The Tennessee Tea Party is catching flack for calling out Governor Haslam on his “socialist tendencies.” [WSMV]
  • There could be some major changes ahead for Metro Council districts. [City Paper]

Photo by Reba Baskett.