I saw a story the other night on our local news that blew my mind. Last year, Nashville’s airport was in the top 5 for gun seizures by the TSA. We came in fourth nationally. The news story said that at the current rate, we could move up to third when they update the numbers…
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Last weekend, a couple of Nashville suburbs experienced deadly tornadoes. As the climate changes, our area is dealing with more of these violent storms. In the last four years, tornadoes have caused death and destruction within five miles of my home. We’re frequently under tornado warnings here in Middle Tennessee. And I’m stunned by the…
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Nashville just scored another first. Forbes Home has crowned Nashville the city with the worst commute. It beat out cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Houston. They didn’t just base the ranking on the length of our commute. It factors in things like mass transit, sidewalks, population, and access to transportation. Fixing our infrastructure…
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For many, Nashville is a fun town. It’s where all the bachelorettes come to have a great time. If you love country music, it’s the mecca. But in reality, it’s like any large city across America. We have the same issues and headaches. I can avoid the interstates on my daily commute and use city…
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Over the weekend, someone called in a bomb threat for one of the businesses in Nashville’s Lower Broadway tourist district. My first thought was there could be a connection to 9/11. I don’t know how the two might connect, but that’s often my first thought when tragedy strikes this time of year. I’ve never understood…
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I learned something new yesterday. Nashville has ten sister cities across the world. Every town I’ve lived in has a cultural alliance with a city in some foreign country. This week, Nashville announced they’ve partnered with Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan. While I have no issues with this, I wonder why we even bother forging the…
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Like most cities, the speed limit in Nashville is only a suggestion during rush hour. Of course, drivers are always looking for police cars in their rearview mirror. And when they see one, drivers quickly slow down and observe the rules. It was easy when the police were driving big white Chevrolets, but now…
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Here in Nashville, we’re obsessed with sidewalks. It has been one of the primary campaign issues for many of the people currently running for mayor. As a campaign promise, they’re right at the top with safer schools and affordable housing. Nashville has never been one of the most walkable cities. We never made it a…
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In Nashville, it’s time to vote once again. Early voting started yesterday for the election that will officially happen on August 3rd. While the mayoral race has many people running, it’s easy to learn about each candidate. But we’re also voting for city council candidates, and it’s almost impossible to find out about either candidate…
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Every day when I head home from work, I pass by a water slide that’s part of the Nashville Metro Parks Department. It’s only open from Memorial to Labor Day, but kids are there enjoying the slides unless it’s raining. It isn’t one of those giant water parks, but the kids look to enjoy it….
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