shanky

Apologies in advance for my lack of knowledge regarding the local NASCAR scene but is Nashville Superspeedway the track out in Lebanon or the one at the fairgrounds? Does the track in Lebanon still exist?

I second that. I realize the tall ones are what people on this forum want but I'd love to see block after block of this.

Considering the events of this week, its most likely that DC would be granted statehood before PR. Not that I would object to PR becoming a state. If you've never been but would like to go stay in the old town section of San Juan. I hear the beaches are nice to but never made it to one of them.

I seems I remember reading somewhere years ago that 2nd Ave / lower broad is one of the longest contiguous stretches of Victorian era buildings in the US. I tried a few google searches but didn't drum up anything conclusive. Does anyone know if this is true?

Its amazing what people in the modern world are doing when it comes to solving transportation problems

I would rather the lot remain empty and full of weeds over what their building.

It looks like the team has a real shot at making the playoffs in its inaugural season, which would be quite the accomplishment. And that goal by Rios the other night against Dallas was as sweet a move you'll ever see.

Thx for the info.

Out of curiosity how many cities hosts state fairs? Is this even a thing in most states?

What would be mayor's motivation for suppressing this information? I'm not one to embrace conspiracy theories but there has to be more to this. It's simply not in his best interests politically and as a general rule that's what a politician cares about the most.

Seeing that mural reminds me that I would love to see us change our name from Tennessee Titans to Nashville Titans. I don't recall if a franchise has ever done this but why not be the first.

Unless they are willing to put their own money up for a stadium (which they're not) I don't see this happening in this economic climate

The Lord and Liberty Hotel is the perfect lodging choice for the Pious Patriot!

The 2nd quarter GDP numbers are startling. We lost a third of our economy! One million plus unemployed every week since March; 160k dead and counting; a thousand people dying a day; digging mass graves in NY earlier this year; Second wave is coming. If this were a sporting event we'd be looking for another game. Covid is beating the holy crap out of the US So much for good ole American exceptionalism. We are not up to the task.

I've spent all of 10 minutes inside first Tennessee park so I'm not knowledgeable at all about the place, but is there any reason why it couldn't be expanded to MLB?

Take a page from NYC and require 14 days quarantine for everyone coming to Nashville. That make some heads explode among the lower broad business owners!

In a couple of months they will be dumbfounded as to why their beloved fall sports has been canxed.

If your like me and find the weekly employment numbers as nothing short of depressing; a forecast with a bit of optimism. https://www.nuveen.com/global/thinking/real-estate/which-cities-will-best-weather-the-pandemic

The economy has apparently skipped the recession phase and gone directly to depression.

Cooper a liberal? That's a head scratcher

The very attributes that make Nashville a dynamic town are the same ones that make it vulnerable to a pandemic. The lack of leadership from Gov, and Mayor has not helped. They should've shut everything down three weeks ago. If you want to see an example of what an actual response looks like then take a look at the northern border: Kentucky. Granted, the bluegrass state may not have the urban areas we have but the Governor there also ordered a shutdown a week before our leaders began encouraging us to "do the right thing," and they sure weren't allowing thousands of people to gather in its downtown core for a hoedown! As a result the rate of infection and spread is significantly lower there. Lee and Cooper made huge mistakes in not acting sooner and decisively. Unless something changes drastically I don't think we'll be out of the Covid-19 mess till there is a vaccine. It remains to be seen about the Nashville economy.

Indeed it is! And while it may be effective system for distributing power to the states in normal times it doesn't work well in a pandemic. Example: In our current situation the federal government has much more power than the individual states to purchase and negotiate the best prices for the medical supplies that is needed. Heck it can even create its own market which is essential. No manufacturer is going to ramp up or retool to produce masks temporarily if it doesn't know who their going to sell it to. If they had a deal to sell to the feds then problem solved.

While some of you were gushing over Trumps newfound civility in the last couple of days it is worth noting that he told the country yesterday that the states are on their own when it comes to getting needed resources to combat this virus. Instead of using the vast resources available through the federal government he instead dismissed such requests because the federal government is not a "shipping clerk" - I crap you not. This includes the production and distribution of test kits, masks, ventilators and who knows what else. The briefings from our governor are not encouraging either. Basically he is leaving it to people to isolate themselves and trust that Tennesseans will do the right thing and self isolate. Although testing locations are being ramped up, it is only for those people who are exhibiting symptons and have clearance from physician to get one. We are starting to suspect that many people are carrying the virus and are asymptomatic. Unless testing is increased significantly we are going to be in this for sometime. Since the federal govt doesn't want to get involved then its imperative that Lee address these problems. Below are some areas I would like to have answers to. When, if ever, will people be able to have a Covid-19 test on their own accord? Specifically, what action will be taken by your administration to provide testing for anyone who would like to know if they are carrying the virus or not.? If you are planning such action can you provide a timetable for when this might occur? Do you have a plan for acquiring the needed resources (masks, ventilators, etc) for first responders and those who become hospitalized? If so, please elaborate. Have you met with any Tennessee companies to coordinate a response to this need? If not, do you plan to do so? Are you concerned that if this virus does indeed spread that there are not enough hospital beds in the state for those that need them? If you are concerned is there a plan? Perhaps using college dormitories, etc. The economy is tanking, retirement plans are being wiped out and people are going to get very freaking angry. What we are in dire need of is Leadership. Please start doing what you were elected to do. If you would rather hang out on your cattle farm then please step aside.

Anyone out there who knows what the mayor was thinking allowing the concert to go on over the weekend. He does know that we're in the midst of a pandemic doesn't he?

This is about the virus and the market's perception that we aren't managing it is what this is about. Its a global economy and what happens in asia matters to wall street. If this ripples our way then we are in for some interesting times to say the least.