As many stores struggle to keep workers happy, they’re also dealing with something perhaps tougher to manage. The increase in organized retail crime has been steady in many cities. Bands of thieves aren’t just looking for big-ticket items. They’re stealing anything they can and making money by reselling these items. And experts say this may…
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Bachelorette parties have become big business here in Nashville. Experts say we’re the number one destination for this rite of passage. And while I’m not surprised, what I witnessed over the weekend cemented that fact with me. The number of partygoers I encountered the other night was crazy…
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Little Debbie snack cakes have been a favorite of many families for decades. Some prefer the Nutty Buddy Bars or Oatmeal Creme Pies, while others crave their Swiss Rolls and Zebra Cakes. But ice cream is the reason that Little Debbie has been making news recently…
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For some, nachos are simply a cheap ballpark snack. But true fans are only satisfied if their plate is piled high with toppings. But I’ve always had one issue with the deluxe nachos. And I’ve recently found out I’m not alone…
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Everyone is talking about the lack of workers and amount of jobs that are currently going unfilled. And while the strange world we now live in is part of the cause, I have another thought. Have retailers been overbuilding? Because some places that hire low-wage workers may have way too many locations…
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These days, if someone says you need to get the shot, you assume that they were talking about one of the COVID-19 choices. But that’s not the shot I’m thinking about right now. I’ve been looking into shingles. And that’s the one that I’m researching…
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Back in the day, street names were pretty simple. But after you have Main, Broadway, and 2nd Avenue, things can get a bit more complicated. After a while, we turn to people and historical events. But when some want to rename a street, people’s true feelings come out…
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As Nashville continues to grow, so does our crime rate. I haven’t looked at the exact numbers, but we seem to have a big problem with stolen vehicles. Crimes like that happen in many cities, but here, there’s a unique problem when people take these vehicles…
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I don’t know how to explain it, but to me, this is a strange time of the year. And this has nothing to do with politics; it’s about sleeping. As the season begins to change, I find it tough to sleep. The overnight temperature outside and inside my house is all over the place. I’m…
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Back when I was growing up, my bicycle was everything to me. It took me everywhere. But looking at our world today, I don’t think kids care as much about bicycles as we did back in the day. Sure, the little ones seem to own one, but I don’t see many pre-teens owning one. Maybe…
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