Nashville Scene

The Hippodrome: Between the Bengals and the Liberty Bowl, Down with Cincinnati!

• by J.R. Lind
• Tags: Sports, The Hippodrome, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Vanderbilt Commodores, talking equines, Shea Weber, Brian McGrattan, Sidney Crosby, Cincinnati Bengals, Ryan Suter, Mark Fistric, Blake Geoffrion, MTSU Lady Raiders, Jared Cook, Matt Hasselbeck, Jake Locker

Flipping Channels: The Year in TV 2011, from Homeland to Breaking Bad

• by Ron Wynn
• Tags: Media, Mark Harmon, Tom Selleck, NCIS, best TV 2011, Homeland, Breaking Bad, The Good Wife, Modern Family, Castle, Nathan Fillion, Giancarlo Esposito, Bryan Cranston, Game of Thrones, Justified, Chuck, Boardwalk Empire, The Big Bang Theory, Parenthood, The Killing, Smallville, Law & Order, CSI, Survivor, House, The X Factor, Prime Suspect, Friday Night Lights, Rescue Me, Blue Bloods, Claire Danes, Damien Lewis, Video

After Gay Teen's Suicide, Christian Right Backs 'License to Bully'

• by Jeff Woods
• Tags: Legislature

Pick of the Day: The Mysterious Rabbit Puppet Army at Little Hamilton

• by Laura Hutson
• Tags: Arts and Entertainment, Mysterious Rabbit Puppet Army, prison industrial complex, Ted Conover, Newjack, Little Hamilton, Nashville puppet shows, Grover, Daniel Striped Tiger, Video

Gerrymandering Republicans Go After Senate Democratic Stars

• by Jeff Woods
• Tags: Politics

In Memoriam 2011

Pith Parade: The Most-Viewed Posts of 2011

• by Steve Haruch
• Tags: By the Way, Occupy Nashville, priest's cross assault, Tennessee Voter ID, Frank Dileo

Embattled Derek Dooley Tries to Calm Fans: 'The Worst Is Behind Us'

• by Jeff Woods
• Tags: Sports, Video

Nine Democrats Could Lose Seats in GOP State House Redistricting Plan

• by Jeff Woods
• Tags: Politics

Today in Things You Would Find Implausible if It Wasn't Real Life: Court Finds Black Church Owns Klan Shop

• by Betsy Phillips
• Tags: Racism, Ku Klux Klan, redneck, New Beginnings

Are the New Districts Really That Bad? In General, No.

• by Betsy Phillips
• Tags: Politics

In Lieu of a Park Review: The Trailhead on Ed Temple Blvd.

• by Betsy Phillips
• Tags: Phillips, Nashville park reviews, not a park review, Nashville trailheads, Lock One Park

Dem Party Chairman Accuses GOP of Election Rigging

• by Jeff Woods
• Tags: Politics

Pick of the Day: Elite Squad 2 at Belcourt

• by Jim Ridley
• Tags: Film, Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within, Marcelo Freixo, Brazil, Jose Padilha, Belcourt, Video

Note to the Franklin Police: Everyone Can Be Raped

• by Betsy Phillips
• Tags: Phillips, Grindr, rape, Out & About, Franklin police

Naming Neighborhoods: What Do You Call the Communities Along Dickerson Pike?

• by Betsy Phillips
• Tags: Phillips, Nashville neighborhoods, Nashville neighborhood names, Dickerson Pike, Inglewood, Melrose, The Atlantic, Historic West Town, The Nations, Cat Town Hill, Sylvan Heights

Harwell Defends Putting Screws to Nashville Liberals in Redistricting

• by Jeff Woods
• Tags: Politics

Pick of the Day: The Addams Family at TPAC

• by Michael Smith
• Tags: Arts and Entertainment, Addams Family, TPAC, TPAC Broadway Series, Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice, Video

For Brand New Vandy, this weekend's Liberty Bowl carries a whole different set of expectations

Taking Liberty

• by J.R. Lind

Remembering Miz Bet Kelly, a "granny woman" gone many years who changed all who knew her

• by Bernie Ellis

See Live Performances From Natalie Prass, The Kingston Springs, Erin Rae, Jo'shua Odine [Fresh Vids]

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: Moving Pictures, fresh vids, live performances, Natalie Prass, Evan P. Donohue, Wigby Music, The Kingston Springs, Fishbowl Records, Bywater Sessions, Maurice Barrett, 24/7, Erin Rae, Jo'shua Odine, Video

The Black Keys' Patrick Carney Tells Rolling Stone That 'Rock and Roll Is Dying'

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: National Skyline, The Black Keys, Patrick Carney, Rolling Stone, "fuck you" honestly, complicity in rock 'n' roll's murder, Nickelback, Nickelback sucks

In Memoriam: Musicians in This Week's Cover Story

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: Cream, cover story, RIP, Bummerino Metropolis, In Memoriam, obits

If you’re wondering where to ring in 2012 in Nashville, let the flowchart be your guide

Go With the Flow

• by Steve Haruch

Weekend Round-Up: 2012 Style

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: Cream Calendar, weekend round-up, Bassnectar, Wick-It, Kidsmeal, Moon Taxi, Uncle Skeleton, Moon Taxi, The Dean Martinis, Reed's Rainbow, Seth Timbs, Jason and the Scorchers, PUJOL, Mom and Dad, Ranch Ghost, King Arthur, Majestico, Chubby and the Dots, Bobby Bare Jr., Dolewite, Scooby, DJ Crisis, Guilty Pleasures, My So-Called Band, Chancellor Warhol

New Year's Eve at Mercy Lounge, The Zombie Shop and The 5 Spot, 12/31/11

• by The Spin
• Tags: The Spin, The Spin, New Year's Eve, Mercy Lounge, Zombieshop, The 5 Spot, My So-Called Band, Chubby and the Dots, Natural Child, Useless Eaters, Cy Barkley and the Way Outsiders, Slideshow

Drake to Play Bridgestone Arena Feb. 17, Nelly to Play Limelight Jan. 20 [Guess Who's Coming to Nashville]

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: Cream Calendar, Nelly, Limelight, Drake, Bridgestone Arena, show announcements, Grammys, Seriously. Turn down the heat. It's hot in herre., Video

So That's Where Jack White Scored That Sweet Elephant Head

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: Wow, American Pickers, Third Man Records, Jack White, Mike Wolfe, That Other Guy, scoring some elephant head, Video

NYE Flowchart, Bassnectar and the Origins of Dubstep, Zac Brown Band and More: Inside This Week’s Music Section

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: Liner Notes, NYE Flowchart, Bassnectar and the Origins of Dubstep, Zac Brown Band, liner notes

Spurgeon's General Warning: Phoning It In

• by Ashley Spurgeon
• Tags: Whatevs, Moving Pictures, No Doubt, Gwen Stefani, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, ELO, Spurgeon's General Warning, Video, page me, link to a Trollope novel just to show off, Video

Party & Bullsh*t: This Week in Nashville Hip-Hop [Call It Dope, Ducko McFli, Gray, Chancellor Warhol, Rashad tha Poet]

• by Sean Maloney
• Tags: Newsy Bits, Party & Bullsh*t, Nashville hip-hop, Call It Dope!, Ducko McFli, Gray, Chancellor Warhol, Rashad tha Poet, Video

Rock 'n' Roll Is Dead, But Ke$ha Intends to 'Resurrect' It

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: National Skyline, Ke$ha, rock 'n' roll, MTV, A.V. Club, complicity in rock 'n' roll's murder

Jessie Baylin's Little Spark Album Trailer, Shack Shakers and Chris Scruggs Do Daytrotter [Media Bits]

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: Newsy Bits, newsy bits, media bits, Jessie Baylin, Richard Swift, Daytrotter, The Legendary Shack Shakers, Chris Scruggs, Superdrag, Video

KOL's Caleb Followill and Wife Expecting First Child

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: Hot Goss, Kings of Leon, Prince of Leon, Princess of Leon, Caleb Followill, Lily Aldridge, babiez!, don't knock it don't knock it ... up, babies to sire while sex is on fire

Cream of the Cream: The Most-Viewed Posts of 2011

• by D. Patrick Rodgers
• Tags: Creamtastic, The Springsteen reference is in honor of Adam Gold, Bonnaroo, Top 10, Rolling Stone, Chris Kent

EGGS: 'Hoovered'

• by Daniel Pujol
• Tags: Creamtastic, EGGS, Daniel Pujol, Alexa Zoe Sullivant, "Hoovered"

Glen Campbell at The Ryman, 1/3/12

• by Edd Hurt
• Tags: Reviews, Glen Campbell, The Ryman, Instant People, show reviews, Edd Hurt

Zac Brown Band doesn't hold fans at arm's length

Mind the Gap

• by Jewly Hight

Here's why Bassnectar sold out Bridgestone Arena, and here's why that isn't a bad thing

Dubstruck

• by Sean L. Maloney

No Kings Records Showcase at Richland Ballroom

The Spin

The Great Fish and Chip-off of 2012

• by Chris Chamberlain
• Tags: Food Fight, Food Fight, Fish and Chips, McNamara's, Batter'd and Fried, Dan McGuinness, Fleet Street, Whiskey Kitchen, There can be only one

The Year in Food: From Food Trucks to Fine Dining, Nashville Was on a Roll in 2011

• by Dana Kopp Franklin
• Tags: Restaurants, The Year in Food, restaurant openings

First Bite: Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden

• by Chris Chamberlain
• Tags: First Bite, First Bites, Burgers, Beer, Beer garden, Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden, East Nashville

Whole Foods' Wine Bar in Franklin, 1799 & Vine, Lets You Sip the Grape Before You Shop

• by Dana Kopp Franklin
• Tags: Restaurant openings, Whole Foods Market, wine bars, Whole Foods McEwen, restaurant openings

Celebrate the Birthday of the King This Sunday at Chuy's

• by Chris Chamberlain
• Tags: Events, Chuy's, Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley Memorial Combo, Elvis' birthday

Try Chef David Guas' Recipe for Hoppin' John for Luck on New Year's Day

• by Chris Chamberlain
• Tags: Recipe File, New Year's Day traditions, New Year's Day superstitions, New Year's Day foods, Hoppin' John, Chef David Guas, Bayou Bakery, black-eyed peas, greens

It's a Dick's Thing: Open Thread Recalls the Top 10 Bites Posts of 2011

• by Dana Kopp Franklin
• Tags: Open Thread, Man v. Food Nation, The Catbird Seat, Ifuku, Battle of the Food Trucks, Pappy Van Winkle, Bombasha Brazilian Steakhouse, Chuy's, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream, Dick's Last Resort

Rumours in 12South To Close Next Month; Owners Hope To Relocate

• by Dana Kopp Franklin
• Tags: Restaurants, Rumours, Christy Shuff, Jenn McCarthy, 12South restaurants, wine bars

Gifty Giveaway Winner, At Long Last

• by Nicki Wood
• Tags: Fun and Games, Gifty Giveaway

From food trucks to high-end dining, Nashville's 2011 menu was full to bursting

The Year in Food

• by Steve Haruch

Kaurismäki's lovable Le Havre truly is the feel-good movie of the year

Life As It Should Be

• by Michael Sicinski

For Tom Cruise's Dubai sky-walking in Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, nothing less than IMAX will do

Mission Accomplished

• by Jason Shawhan