Could it be? Could the long, frozen nightmare of the past one million days be coming to an end? Let’s all hold our breath and see. [NashSevereWx]
The Predators have entered the Olympic Break but that doesn’t mean rivalries aren’t heating up. They’ll be back in the boy aquarium on February 26 as they face the Chicago Blackhawks here at home. You coming to the cottage with us? We’ll have so much fun. [The Tennessean]
Former State House Speaker Glen Casada and his aide, Cade Cothren, were convicted in a wild bribery scheme involving kickbacks and state-funded constituent mailing services for the Republican House Caucus. After misusing your tax dollars, they’ve somehow managed to finagle pardons from the president and they’re once again walking free. [WTVF]
Not every politician forgets who they represent, however, and these folks in the capitol are considering intervention against Nashville Electric Service. That sound you hear is Republicans and Democrats working together on something that impacts everybody’s daily life. See? They really can work together when they want to. [WKRN]
This Fall 2025 Vanderbilt poll found increased economic anxiety among Tennesseans. The poll results indicate that Tennesseans’ financial worries, ranging from basic monthly bills to car repair expenses, have escalated since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s administration in January 2025. [The Vanderbilt Hustler]
As local discussions once again focus on the space man’s crawdad tunnel from downtown to the airport, it’s probably time to revisit everything we can on the issue. Regardless of the Loop’s cost, efficiency, or legality, Nashville’s geology might make tunneling particularly difficult, and maybe even dangerous. [Nashville Sunn & Peabody Press]
Senate Democratic Leader Raumesh Akbari released a video message addressing what she says is the real state of Tennessee. Her message was a prebuttal to Governor Bill Lee’s final State of the State speech that came Monday. [Tennessee Tribune]
Why are so many people afraid of fancy clowns that tell jokes and sing? And why are so many insecure folks afraid of allowing everyone to become boring married people who do nothing but work on their lawns all weekend? What, y’all don’t want your property values to increase anymore? [Nashville Banner & More Nashville Banner]
Grace and patience are needed now and the people who must learn lessons about the past couple weeks will absolutely learn them. We’re certain none of you will be letting them forget. But we’re also certain our community will continue to grow and support each other so we can weather future storms like this together. [Nashville Business Journal]
So many in our community are struggling among so many others who will never be able to spend all of their millions. So it’d be really cool if everyone who could afford to do so took a moment to toss a few dollars toward the region’s largest food bank. No one should go hungry. [Second Harvest]
