The Rhinestone

In what is being called “a crusade to save the lives of millions of Tennesseans,” Governor Haslam officially kicked-off a statewide educational campaign called “Just Say No To Driving.” “The ‘War on Driving’ is long past-due for Tennessee” explained the Governor at a press conference this morning.  “People get started driving thinking ‘I can handle … Continue reading →

A visibly confused Brett Baier announced tonight on Fox News that President Barack Obama has won the 2012 election, but that his opponent former Governor Mitt Romney “caught the Snitch.”   CNN is currently disputing this claim, which will likely be ultimately decided by the World Quidditch Association when they convene in January. Meanwhile, NPR … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →