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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Middle Tennessee has always had to deal with severe weather. Severe storms, floods, and tornadoes happen often. And many feel that climate change is only making things worse. For the last week, weather people told us to prepare for bad weather on Tuesday. And while most areas stay weather-aware, we seem to panic. There was…
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Nashville is in the national news again, and not for something in which to be proud. The story involves a Missouri college student who was in town on a fraternity trip, had too much to drink, and later disappeared. He got kicked out of one of the popular Broadway bars for drunkenness. Was he overserved?…
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Everyone knows that Nashville has been called Music City USA for eons. Everywhere you turn, there’s music, and not just of the country variety. If you had the time, you could watch concerts nightly. It hasn’t always been that way. Things started changing when they revitalized the Lower Broadway area. But enjoying shows every night…
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After the news came out about the Kansas City Chiefs championship parade tragedy, Like many, I was shocked to learn that they arrested two teenagers for the shootings. I shouldn’t be surprised that was the cause. Teens with guns have become a significant problem across the U.S. In Nashville, we’ve already had 20 students bring…
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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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