Comment Archives: Stories: Best of Nashville: Readers' Poll
Re: “Arts, Music & Culture Readers' Poll”
I agree Carrie is one of the best country singers, she is really good and her music is awesome to dance country 2 step ;)
Re: “People & Places Readers' Poll”
Dippity do dog should have been named Best Local Dog groming/salon/boutique... The owner and groomers provide the the best, and most caring services for our furry children... Holly, (the owner) truly LOVES what she does as well as the animals she cares for. She was already in a very successful career- and left it to pursue helping and caring for animals... While they are at Dippity your pet will be pampered like the precious creature that is it. The boutique is amazing too whith everything from gourmet treats to clothing..and everything in between. Nashvillians..or visitors that need any services or treats...Check it out and you will not be disappointed. Ask for Holly..TRUST ME!
6601 Sugar Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37211
tele: 615-941-5292
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Re: “Food & Drink Readers' Poll”
I'm surprised McDonalds or Wal-Mart didn't make it on here after seeing Five Guys, Bruegger's and Cheesecake Factory did. Really Nashville? This is shameful at best.
Re: “Food & Drink Readers' Poll”
Whitt's BBQ is nasty. How the hell did they make the best? Jacks, BBQtie, Martins, hell the shed behind Mcdonalds over by the Parthanon is better.
Re: “Home, Goods & Services Readers' Poll”
Sorry, I posted the wrong phone number for Kriste Maintenance Service..
It's (615) 851-5000
Re: “Home, Goods & Services Readers' Poll”
You all missed the boat when it comes to Handyman. Geary Falk owner of Kriste Maintenance Service Is incredible. They have been in business for 37 years. Geary was Angie's List service vendor of the year in 2011... His work is always perfect, shows up on time and knows how to treat his customers...
Here is their info:
Kriste Maintenance Service
P.O. Box 302
Goodlettsville, TN. 37070
(615) 207-6091
Re: “Food & Drink Readers' Poll”
What's with all the chain restaurants? They shouldn't even be in the running.
Re: “Arts, Music & Culture Readers' Poll”
Definitely agree with Carrie Underwood as one of the Best Country Artists, she is one talented singer. I've just started listening to Kristen Kelly and she reminds me of Carrie a lot, I have a feeling she is going to be the next big country star...anyone who hasn't heard of her check out the song Ex-Old Man!
Re: “People & Places Readers' Poll”
The Nashville Scene has come out with their "People and Places Reader's poll, Best of Nashville 2012" issue. Along with categories "BEST THING THAT'S CHANGED IN NASHVILLE IN THE LAST YEAR," which the Scene poll participants said was Nordstrom, (a place I have only been in once and a place I can't afford to shop) and BEST PET WALKER/SITTER' which the Scene poll participants said was Beth Joslin (whoever that is and if I had pet to walk I would walk it myself) is the categories "BEST METRO COUNCIL MEMBER" and "BEST METRO COUNCIL MEMBER YOU'D LIKE TO SEE GONE."
The results are not surprising really. I have in my mind a profile of the readers of the Scene and can predict their opinions. Well, not all of their readers of course. I read it myself, but I read a broad spectrum of stuff. I mostly read the Scene for the listings of art openings, and music performances and to see what good liberals are thinking.
My image of the average Scene reader is a higher than average income, white, pony-tailed, Birkenstock-wearing, latte-grande-sipping, avant-garde-art-loving, pretentious and condescending liberal. He has a dog but pays someone else to walk it. He is someone who sends his children to the best private schools but opposes charter schools and school vouchers. He is an avowed environmentalist and advocates cap and trade, yet has a big carbon foot-print due to owning a big house, a big dog and frequent trips by plane. He thinks society should do more for the downtrodden, but other than buying an occasional newspaper from the homeless guy, never gives anything to charity except when he contributes to WPLN and gets his free WPLN tote bag which he always carries with him to go grocery shopping at Whole Foods.
I have no idea how many people voted in the Scene's poll. They don't tell you. I didn't. I imagine few casual reader like me voted in it but mostly loyal readers who fit the profile I have imagined. Anyway, here are the results:
BEST METRO COUNCIL MEMBER
Megan Barry
Jason Holleman
Peter Westerholm
BEST METRO COUNCIL MEMBER YOU'D LIKE TO SEE GONE
Robert Duvall
Tony Tenpenny
Eric Crafton
If I would have voted in this poll some of the names could have stayed the same, just switch the categories.
You can see that the voters in the Scene poll have opinions but they are not very informed opinions. Eric has been out of the Council for some time now. Despite being gone already, the voters of the Scene poll list Eric as one they would like to see gone.
Upon learning of being the number one "Best Metro Council Member you'd like to see gone" by voters in the Scene poll, Robert Duvall posted the following on his facebook page.
I don’t read the Nashville Scene. So I didn’t know, until a fellow Councilmember called me today, that I have been named the “Best Councilmember You’d Like to See Gone.”
I had a bit of laugh at that for this reason. When you stand up for the people of your district and go against the wishes of the Belmont Boulevard crowd, you don’t win many points with Nashville’s elite politicians or media.
The wishes and well being of the people in my district come first. Always have. Always will. When the numbers don’t add up on huge new projects, no matter how shinny and exciting they may be, I will ask how we intend to pay for it without adding to the burden of the taxpayers. When my constituents ask me to oppose a property tax increase in a down economy, I will oppose it. When the opinion of my district is different than politicians and media, well, sorry guys. My district wins.
That is how I have conducted myself as a Councilman. It hasn’t won me friends among the cocktail crowd. But they don’t matter. What matters are good jobs and new opportunities for OUR part of Nashville. I have fought for that on the council and will fight for that in the State House.
I congratulate Robert Duvall on his distinction on being disliked by the Scene poll participants. Sometimes you can know a person by the enemies they make.
Re: “People & Places Readers' Poll”
Was DeVry University one of the colleges polled?
Re: “Food & Drink Readers' Poll”
Wow. Have to agree that the Best Brewhouse category is a joke. There are at least three start up micro breweries in Nashville that could have benefited from a little exposure here. Instead the #1 "brewhouse" is not a brewery at all but merely an over priced bar (with kind of nasty bathrooms).
Re: “Home, Goods & Services Readers' Poll”
Bloodworth is in the best Scooter shop list? That place is pathetic, and the owner is a liar.
Re: “Home, Goods & Services Readers' Poll”
One of the" best of Services" listed is an extortionist who caused me irreparable damage; won't name names, but I won't be using this list to do any business. Very Disappointing to say the least.
Re: “Home, Goods & Services Readers' Poll”
Be careful. You can be voted "Best Lasik Surgery Center" and still damage your fair share of eyes. I am looking into a corneal transplant after tangling with one of these quacks who claim Lasik surgery is better than it really is. Remember you only have two eyes. Protect them from these monsters who are just willing to cut into healthy eyes so they can drain your pocketbook.
Re: “Food & Drink Readers' Poll”
What the heck is "Best Brewhouse"???? If history is any guide, you meant brewery/brew pub/mico brewery and anyways you already have a "best beer selection" category. That's too bad cuz there are a couple of start up micro breweries that could use the publicity :P
Re: “Food & Drink Readers' Poll”
The Best wine shop by far is The Wine Shoppe at Green Hills, great service, great advice, great folks
Re: “Food & Drink Readers' Poll”
I'm not sure I understand the "Best Brewhouse" award? What is a Brewhouse in this instance? Is it a business with the name Brewhouse in it? Is it a business that actually brews their beers? Is it a bar that sells mostly beer?
You have Broadway Brewhouse which has zero beer production making it just a bar that sells anything from Coors to Green Flash. Then you have Yazoo and Blackstone both of which produce their own products locally. 2 totally different concepts. All the local craft breweries should have their own category and not be lumped in with a bar that sells multiple brands. Just a suggestion for next year.
Re: “Food & Drink Readers' Poll”
I agree with marilynb23 and mike... how can Whitts seriously count as a valid vote? And yeah marilynb23, I'm very surprised that Stonehouse Q wasn't listed for at least BBQ but also for ribs.
Re: “Food & Drink Readers' Poll”
Can we stop recording Whitts votes?
Re: “People & Places Readers' Poll”
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