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Oilers (MM #4653)

Most NFL fans know that the Tennessee Titans were once the Houston Oilers. While most teams that move from one city to another, like the Raiders, Rams, and Cardinals, retain their nicknames, the Titans’ owners decided to change their name once they moved to Nashville in the late 1990s. But for some reason, the team…

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2023 Is Here (MM #4301)

The year 2023 is here; well, it will be shortly. And I think it’s time for everyone to get on the same page. No, I’m not talking about politics or climate change. I’m thinking about something simple; and something on which we can all agree. As we enter the 23rd year of the century, we…

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Historic (MM #4262)

Nashville has been going through an identity crisis for the last few years. The old Nashville is clashing with the new. One of the most significant points for argument is historic buildings. But nobody seems to agree with what that means. Is a building historic? Or is it the business inside that makes it that…

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Early Explorers (MM #4242)

I’ve always been a big history buff. I enjoyed the subject in school and have always been fascinated with the past. Even though I’ve been to most of the 50 states, there’s still so much I’d love to explore. At my age, I’m amazed when I learn something new. Recently a story about some early…

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Hooters Parking Lot (MM #4241)

We all have people, places, and things that trigger special memories. For some, a song could stir up those feelings. Or perhaps, it’s a smell. For me, a late-night conversation in a Hooters parking lot changed my life forever. And even though that parking lot was in Indianapolis, I think about that memory every time…

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White Bronco (MM #4221)

I was sitting at a stoplight last night when a white Bronco drove by. Instantly my mind took me back to 1994 and the infamous car chase with Al Cowlings and O.J. Simpson in the Ford 4×4. That’s been nearly 30 years. But the sight of a similar vehicle brought back so many memories. That…

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Purple (MM #4217)

The color purple has been in the news for the last couple of weeks. No, we’re not talking about the award-winning movie. And this has nothing to do with Prince. Purple is the newest color from M&M’S. But is it a new color? Well, that depends…

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Celebrity Restaurants (MM #4112)

Famous people have been investing in or owning restaurants for as long as many of us can remember. Celebrity Restaurants tend to come and go. And often, it has nothing to do with the name on the sign. Nashville has a long history of restaurants using celebrity names. The other day I read a funny…

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Eggs Benedict (MM #4084)

It’s been a heavy news week. So, as I scrolled through my newsfeed, I was looking for a story that could take my mind off the world’s troubles. The article I found tracked the most popular breakfast food from the year you were born. Some of the foods make sense. Pop-Tarts, Eggo Waffles, and Egg…

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Exotic Foods (MM #4056)

When I say exotic foods, there’s no telling what your mind will conjure. It’s truly a unique experience for everyone. So, it’s hard to believe that we once considered tacos to be exotic. But thanks to Glen Bell, the man who founded fast-food favorite Taco Bell, they’ve become almost as popular as the hamburger…

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