This Thursday, April 30, the Nashville Food Truck Association will formally kick off its third annual Nashville Street Food Month, which will continue throughout the month of May. It begins with the first “Street Food Thursday,” a popular even where…
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Where Will All the New Carpetbaggers Live?
At least 1 million people are expected to move to the Nashville region over the next 20 years. Already, the early arrivals have begun to dramatically change the landscape of the suburban counties surrounding the city. Thousands of new homes…
Read MoreTrump Rocks NRA Convention and Promises Big Future for Nashville
Billionaire real estate mogul Donald Trump says Nashville is “absolutely ready” for a five-star, super-luxury hotel. Trump made the declaration to me Friday, after taking the stage among a parade of presidential contenders addressing the National Rifle Association’s annual convention,…
Read MoreLocal Authentic Mexican Restaurant Makes National News
MAYBE IT WAS the Doritos Locos Taco that did it. Maybe that unholy alliance of ground beef, cheddar cheese and sour cream enveloped in a giant neon-orange Dorito shell was too much for chefs to bear. Whatever the cause, gastronomy’s…
Read MoreSave Your Money, Avoid the Apple Watch
Apple Watch reviews are out today. At first, they seem positive. For example, New York Times tech reviewer Farhad Manjoo writes that he “fell” for the gadget — “fell hard.” The Verge’s Nilay Patel says it is “the first smartwatch…
Read MoreEast Nashville Realtor Apologizes for Most Effective Mailer Yet
A new flyer from a Nashville real estate agency succeeded in attracting attention, just not the right kind. Armstrong Real Estate recently sent out mailers featuring the tagline, “East Nashville. More neighbor than hood.” As multiple news outlets have reported,…
Read MoreFor Profit Expertise for Non-Profits
After getting his degree in social work, Don Leyrer, 62, spent the first half of his career in the field, including housing abused children, before moving on to law enforcement as a probation officer. The second half of his career…
Read MoreFranklin Planners Decide Cool Springs Traffic Not Yet Bad Enough
Crescent Communities LLC has a contract to buy Denver-based real estate investment manager Amstar’s 45-acre tract in Cool Springs. The deal marks the second time in recent months that site known as Northside at McEwen has been under contract. A…
Read MoreDell the Rare Employer to Give Up on Nashville
Dell Inc. is shutting down a customer support unit in Nashville that serves clients that have global operations, a move that will idle 96 employees. The layoffs would be effective next Wednesday, the Round Rock, Texas-based computer maker said in…
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