The Nashville area continues to grow at a rapid rate. Last I heard, we still have approximately 100 people moving here daily. And one of the biggest complaints about Nashville is our lack of sidewalks and bike lanes. These complaints started long before our growth spike. Unless you have a car, Nashville has never been…
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When I was a kid, the only people with pickup trucks were farmers and the local handyman. They were basic transportation with no frills. Of course, today, that’s all changed. Pickups now offer more luxury than some base model BMWs. Plus, they’re all HUGE. I was behind a new F-150 the other day, and I…
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In recent years, improving our infrastructure has been the focus of many national and local elections. Roads have been a large part of the discussion. Most places have just patched potholes rather than taking the time and expense of paving roads. A few weeks ago, they started working on the road that leads into my…
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Through the years, I’ve done a lot of driving. And I’ve spent more than enough time traveling the interstate highways. And one of the best additions they’ve made to our roads in recent years is the overhead electronic signs. But, there’s one thing I wish they’d do…
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Recently I’ve often found myself yelling out as I drive down the road; “Stay in your lane”. I’m not out driving as much as I used to, but yet it seems people are having a tough time paying attention. Is this pandemic related? Perhaps, it’s something else…
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Like many people, we did some traveling over the holiday weekend. And everywhere I turned I ran into road construction projects. It was all the same on the interstate, state highways, country roads and even in the cities. There were so many detours…
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Lately I’ve noticed that more and more people refuse to drive in the right lane on the road or highway. It’s especially true when it comes to semis and commercial trucks…
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I could swear that streets and roads are much darker today than when I first started driving. I’ve never counted, but there has to be fewer streetlights. I especially notice the lack of light as I roll down the highway late at night…
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I’ll be the first to admit that I can be a bit judgemental at times. Now, I may not be the best judge of good taste, but I do know when something is tacky!
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You can tell a lot about a city by the condition of its guard rails. Just drive down the highway or interstate and you’ll find out how people drive. In Nashville, we have a lot of mangled guard rails, and a lot of bad drivers. This is no coincidence…
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