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Two Years Ago Today: The Nashville Flood

Jack Silverman — Tue, 01 May 2012 13:38:43 -0500

It's not exactly an anniversary that makes us want to celebrate, but the Nashville Flood began two years ago today.

We're guessing the U.S.…

No, It's Not an Acid Flashback — It's PETA Protesting the Ringling Bros. Circus

Jack Silverman — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:15:44 -0600

If you're walking down Lower Broad today at noon and you think you're having an acid flashback to the 1977 Pink Floyd Animals Tour, fear…

'Two Kings': A Tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and Elvis Presley

Jack Silverman — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:45:37 -0600

Martin Luther King Jr. Day seems a fitting time to post the new video for "Two Kings," a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther…

WWJD, Hanukkah Edition

Jack Silverman — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:23:28 -0600

The Tennessean ran an interesting opinion piece today by Rabbi Mark Schiftan, from The Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom, pondering what Jesus would be doing…

Gretchen Peters Writes About Her Transgender Child on HuffPo

Jack Silverman — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:04:36 -0600

Gretchen Peters is no stranger to Nashville music fans — her song "Independence Day" was recorded by Martina McBride in 1995, earned a Grammy…

Help Filmmakers Molly Secours and Michael Lacy Finish House of Alchemy

Jack Silverman — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:18:51 -0500

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SlutWalk Slide Show — And Proof Why Events Like a SlutWalk Are Necessary

Jack Silverman — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:55:25 -0500

Last week's Scene featured Jo-Jo Jackson's story about the Oct. 2 SlutWalk in Centennial Park, part of a nationwide movement in reaction to a…

Divine Revelation? A UFO? — The Latest Installment of 'Adventures on I-40'

Jack Silverman — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:50:47 -0500

As I drove to work today, bleary-eyed, forlorn ... heck, fivelorn ... I had a vision. The sky parted, and a spacecraft appeared. Intelligent life…

USMC Sgt. Winston Fiore Brings Smile Trek Through Middle Tennessee

Jack Silverman — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:00:44 -0500

USMC Sgt. Winston Fiore will be trekking 5,000 miles across Asia starting later this month, a personal walkathon (perhaps hike-a-thon would be more appropriate) to…

Tonight at The Temple: 'Keeping Israel Safe, Jewish and a Democracy: The Two-State Answer'

Jack Silverman — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:03:59 -0500

Contrary to popular belief, not all Zionists oppose the creation of a Palestinian state. In fact, many ardent supporters of Israel believe that a two-state…

GOOD Intentions: Magazine Asks, 'Why Are People Still Having Weddings at Plantations Slaves Built?'

Jack Silverman — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:31:53 -0500

We admire the intentions of the folks behind GOOD magazine — really we do. How could you fault an organization whose slogan is "FOR PEOPLE…

Quote of the Day: The Rev. Welton Gaddy

Jack Silverman — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:05:21 -0500

"There's nobody quite as mean as people being mean for Jesus."

— The Rev. Welton Gaddy (Baptist pastor, president of the Interfaith Alliance, and…

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Documentary About Chely Wright's Coming Out Plays Los Angeles' Outfest

Jack Silverman — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:47:01 -0500

The Los Angeles Times has a story about the L.A. premiere of the documentary Wish Me Away, which chronicles country singer Chely Wright's decision…
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ACT! for America Accuses Tennessean of 'Yellow Journalism'

Jack Silverman — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:41:02 -0500

ACT! for America responded today to Bob Smietana's story in Sunday's Tennessean about the anti-Islam group's growing popularity here in Nashville, home to…
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Attention Second Amendment Freaks: This Gun's for You!

Jack Silverman — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:21:19 -0500

OK, Tennessee gun nuts: We know how much you love your guns. I mean really love your guns. So much that you…
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It Just Keeps Getting Worse for John Arriola

Jack Silverman — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:25:51 -0500

Just two days after reporting that Davidson County Clerk John Arriola has been pocketing thousands in cash annually by collecting wedding-officiant "gratuities" allowed by…
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Does John Arriola Really Not Understand the Word "Gratuity"?

Jack Silverman — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 09:44:00 -0500

In this week's Scene, James Nix has the story of Davidson County Clerk John Arriola's spirited but vain attempt to…
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Steve Cohen Co-Sponsors First-Ever Pot 'Legalization' Bill in Congress

Jack Silverman — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:44:18 -0500

Congressman Steve Cohen points out the obvious to FBI director Robert Mueller.

Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen signed…
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Rachel Maddow, Roger Ebert Have a Field Day With Tennessee's New Harassment Law

Jack Silverman — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:23:25 -0500

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Salon: 'The Anti-Gay Tennessee Bill No One's Talking About'

Jack Silverman — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:46:29 -0500

Despite the hilariously ironic attempt at a stealth name — the Equal Access to Intrastate Commerce Act — the HB600 fiasco didn't slip under…
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Haslam: Spineless Jellyfish? Or Dangerously Slippery Far-Right Pol?

Jack Silverman — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:06:13 -0500

In this week's Scene, editor Jim Ridley assesses one of the most embarrassing political moments in modern Tennessee history — Gov. Haslam signing into…
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Storm Damage: East Nashville Takes One on the Jaw

Jack Silverman — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:16:04 -0500

Neighbors try to clear a tree off a roof on Sharpe Avenue near 14th Street in East Nashville.[ Read more ]

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The Tennessean: Rapture Comes Early for Cleveland Sports Fans

Jack Silverman — Fri, 20 May 2011 09:38:48 -0500

As I'm sure most of you know, the world as we know it will come to an end tomorrow, May 21. That's when 200…
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Geert Wilders: 'Wake Up, Christians of Tennessee! Islam Is at Your Gate!'

Jack Silverman — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:39:39 -0500

Al Qaeda Populating U.S. With Peaceful 'Decoy Muslims'
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Prominent Islamophobe Geert Wilders to Speak Tonight at Less Prominent Islamophobe Maury Davis' Cornerstone Church

Jack Silverman — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:05:32 -0500

Nothing gets Middle Tennesseans riled up like some good ol' Islamophobia. Joey Garrison's City Paper piece about Anti-Islam Dutch politician Geert Wilders' appearance…
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