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Windows Down (MM #3865)

Back in my younger days, we used to cruise around with nowhere in particular to go. And sometimes, I try to recreate those experiences of my youth. But the temperature has to be just right. First, I roll all my car windows down. Then I crank up the heat and crank up the tunes. And…

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Good Days (MM #3864)

We all have good days and bad days. Sometimes how the day goes is out of your control. But one thing I know for sure, October 20th is always a good day. It’s my father’s birthday, and that’s a day I can still celebrate with him! It’s one of the things for which I’m most…

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Organized Retail Crime (MM #3863)

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 (MM #3862)

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 (MM #3861)

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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Nachos (MM #3860)

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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Too Many Locations (MM #3859)

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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Get The Shot (MM #3858)

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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Street Names (MM #3857)

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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Stolen Vehicles (MM #3856)

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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