What’s your favorite pizza shop slice of cheese in Nashville? We’d love to have your opinion. After extensive research (visiting 10 or so pizza joints), I’ll tell you mine. Disclaimers: I only went to pizza-first places, pizza shops, pizzerias —…
Read MoreMonth: July 2016
Non-Profit’s Political Activism Raises Eyebrows
A well-known Nashville nonprofit organization is drawing criticism after its leader appeared to help a handful of candidates running for public office. Marsha Edwards, president and CEO of the Martha O’Bryan Center, sent an email to employees on June 23…
Read MoreStudy: State Laws Prevent Internet Competition, Keep Prices High
A new survey on broadband Internet, commissioned by the state’s economic development office, has a simple takeaway: High-speed internet access is good for business, and Tennessee needs more of it. More than one-third of businesses interviewed for this report said…
Read MoreNPR Discovers the High Costs of Recycling
Inquiring minds — especially newcomers to Nashville — often wonder about the city’s recycling program. Now, spurred by a question submitted to WPLN’s Curious Nashville, there’s some news about an expansion of glass recycling and an explanation of its history…
Read MoreThe Beloved Local ‘Peach Truck’ Gets National Attention
Superjuicy, indescribably tender and more aromatic than any green-market peach you’ve ever tasted, the fruit sold by The Peach Truck has Nashville’s best cooks swooning. Pastry chef Lisa Donovan takes a bite. Have you ever had a trash can peach,…
Read MoreUSN Offers Free Summer School
Sometime between dance rehearsal and swim class, a classroom filled with soon-to-be third graders attempt to understand solar power. With tinfoil, empty cardboard boxes, and a collection of odd insulation-like sand, cotton balls and felt, these students attempt to build…
Read MoreWhat Does ‘Black Lives Matter’ Really Want?
The Black Lives Matter movement has marshaled a following in Nashville, and now there’s growing anticipation to see a platform or a list of specific demands. There’s no shortage of declarations from members, who had hundreds chanting along over the…
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