As Nashville grows, we’re doing what we can to improve the city, not just for tourists but the people who live here year-round. Making the city more livable is essential to those running the city. At least, that’s what they tell us. Building more sidewalks and bike lanes will give people options for getting around…
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As the calendar prepares to head into March, much of America deals with potholes. Winter weather is never kind to our streets and highways. As much as I loathe potholes, I do my best to avoid them. But here in Nashville, we not only have potholes but ruts in the road caused by construction. As…
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Last night, I went out for drinks with a few of my coworkers. Some of our partners flew into Nashville yesterday. They have some meetings scheduled but want to get the team together after work. So we went down the street to one of our neighborhood bars. Like most places in Nashville, they have a…
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Every day, as I scroll through my news feed, I’m reminded about how the world of newsgathering has changed. Having a lengthy background in the media and starting my career in news and sports, I see that. But I’m often reminded that there’s a difference between perception and reality. For years, we’ve been hearing that…
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I’ve long been fascinated with neon signs. The glow of their lights is one of my earliest childhood memories. One of my hobbies is to take photos of them whenever I get the chance. Anytime I travel, I’m always on the lookout for a sign I’ve never seen. Nashville’s tourist area, Lower Broadway, is filled…
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It’s the most famous country music show and has been a part of my life for decades. People worldwide know the Grand Ole Opry. I hung out backstage for the first time back in the mid-1980s. Plus, I’ve had the privilege of watching many artists I work with perform there. I even took a busload…
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Yesterday, I read a story about a group called Root Nashville, offering free trees to county residents. There’s no catch; they’re just trying to help beautify a city that some say is growing too fast. They’re giving people a choice of five different trees native to the area. The giveaway reminds me of a program…
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As Nashville grows rapidly, the congestion on our roadways keeps getting worse. Experts say much of our problem is related to lack of public transportation. And while that is a factor, our constant construction isn’t helping. I’ve discussed this before, but I think our traffic lights are also part of the problem. I often find…
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The number of violent crimes is rising here in Nashville. Some say it happens in every area filled with rapid growth. While that doesn’t make me comfortable, I understand. But the very alarming stat involves violent crimes committed by people who are out on bond. The number of people who post bail after committing a…
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