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By: The East Nashvillian Aug 22, 2017

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By: Chuck Allen Aug 19, 2017

  WEclipseNA   WXNA deejays have crowdsourced a four-hour special that will be broadcast on 101.5 FM this Monday from 11am–3pm. It's called WEclipseNA, and Nekos Barnes of The Root volunteered to carefully compile and time the program to follow the celestial movements that will be happening in the sky above Music City.    Tune in to 101.5... Read More

By: Nicole Keiper Aug 17, 2017

  We’re digging into deadline for the 2017 Music Issue, and we’re excited about it — you’ll be reading about a huge crew of talented women who make East Nashville sing, plus lots more, real soon.   If you’re a local business friend and want in on its pages, we can still squeeze you in — drop Lisa a line at... Read More

By: Peter Chawaga Aug 17, 2017

As the moon passes between the sun and earth on Monday, those of us within the line of “totality,” the small segment of the country that will see the moon fully block our closest star, have a rare opportunity. Seizing the moment, the Tennessee Activist Coalition (TAC), the Nashville Peace and Justice Center, New Earth Matters TN, and other partners will be hosting “Love &... Read More

By: Nicole Keiper Aug 10, 2017

  To start this week, we’d like to share our respects for East Nashville icon Bill Martin of Bill Martin’s Grocery, who passed away last week at the age of 96. His store has stood through decades of changes in our community, and Martin remained a beloved fixture there throughout.   If you don’t know much about him, WKRN put together a great piece on... Read More

By: Peter Chawaga Aug 10, 2017

This Friday evening, Nashvillians will gather in the Five Points area in an attempt to make history. They will come from all corners with a single goal in mind: breaking the world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as fruits or vegetables. The attempt has been inspired by the annual Tomato Art Festival, which returns to East Nashville this weekend for its 14th year of art,... Read More

By: Peter Chawaga Aug 10, 2017

Many of those anticipating this weekend’s Tomato Art Festival, East Nashville’s 14th annual celebration of music, food, and community, may not realize that the event grew out of an art showcase put on by Art & Invention Gallery. The Tomato Art Show returns to the gallery this weekend as part of the festival and will remain on display until Sept. 10. “The Tomato Art Show... Read More

By: Nicole Keiper Aug 3, 2017

  Best of Nashville voting just opened again, so for the umpteenth year, you can go in and throw some praise on your favorite East Nashville people and places, from restaurants to musicians.    Every year, I thirstily beg you all to name the East Nashvillian blog here “Best Local Blog,” and to date, I have zero plaques to show for it. Beginning to... Read More

By: The East Nashvillian Jul 31, 2017

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By: Nicole Keiper Jul 27, 2017

  It’s a super busy time for East Nashville’s music community. (When is it not? But still.) Lots to listen to, plus a bunch of other creative happenings in this week’s East Nashville News:   Black by Maria Silver shop coming to Idea Hatchery   Nashville musician and fashion designer Maria "Poni" Silver is marking a major... Read More