Early sales reports from local costumers indicate that, overwhelmingly, the most popular female Halloween costume in Nashville this year is a sultry ensemble referred to as “Sexy Karl Dean”. “Frankly, we just can’t keep them in stock” explains Joan Fachilla, a cashier at the popular Thompson Lane costume shop Perfomance Studios. “Every single Karl Dean … Continue reading
Meteorologists from all four local network-affiliate stations have confirmed a warning from the National Weather Service that, between the hours of 11pm and 3am, it will rain pretty fucking hard in at least 19 Tennessee counties. “That is one big-ass storm front coming in” noted WKRN’s Davis Nolan, head meteorologist for the local ABC station during … Continue reading
Attempting to make the best of several high-profile, disease-related deaths and other horrifying circumstances in the Volunteer State, the TN Department of Tourism announced they would temporarily adopt a Halloween-themed marketing campaign to lure ghoulish-minded tourists with the slogan “It’s Scary to Live in TN.” “We in no way wish to disrespect the memory of … Continue reading
The 24th Annual Southern Festival of Books kicked off at the Legislative Plaza and Downtown Public Library to great fanfare, offering bibliophiles from across the nation the chance to sample a variety of published works cooked by many of the finest chefs in America. “I’m really looking forward to the session with Anthony Bourdain” noted … Continue reading
Earl Williamson has lived in Nashville for 25 years. In that time, he freely admits, Earl has never been to Centennial Park, attended CMA Music Fest, toured the State Capitol, watched the Nashville Sounds lose, or had any other quintessential Music City experience. This is why, he says, he is so excited about the premiere … Continue reading
During a teleconference with media outlets today, a senior official of the Ryman Auditorium management blamed ineffective security measures for last night’s appearance by pop-singer Gotye. “It was really a shock” acknowledged Ryman staffer Oscar Benson. “We were just varnishing the stage for this fall’s Opry shows; the crew was taking a short break, we look … Continue reading
In a survey conducted by Google, Tennessee Titans Quarterback Jake Locker was listed as the #1 pick nationally for Fantasy Football Injured Reserve Lists. “Man, if you’re talking injured players, you have to have Locker, dude” explained Cary Westerhoff, a 10-year veteran of the National Fantasy Football League, an avid FFL analyst & blogger, and … Continue reading
The Rhinestone 