Bredesen's Bunker
The overprivileged neighbors of the governor's mansion are looking for a little public sympathy in their fight to stop the first lady from digging a big hole in her front yard. As this week's Scene details, Andrea Conte wants to build an underground party room for state receptions and meetings. Her neighbors are worried about noise, dust and excess traffic on Curtiswood Lane.
One thing our story didn't point out is that the residents are asking the first lady to build her party room somewhere else. They've suggested the 65-acre Glen Leven Estate as the location. That's now owned by the Land Trust for Tennessee.
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Roma Pizza is moving out of its stately home beside the payday-loan service at the corner of Peachtree and Nolensville. Hey, when opportunity knocks....
Posted On: Thursday, Oct. 18 2007 @ 10:20PMAlso, if the state really needs a party room pronto, here are three words of advice: Chuck E. Cheese.
Posted On: Thursday, Oct. 18 2007 @ 10:24PMEmail from reader:
"Hi Jeff, Interesting story on Bredesen's Bunker. I live in Oak Hill and pass by the house every day and this is the first I'm hearing about it. I've even given money for the renovations. I was under the impression they were just remodeling the house. I didn't know they were going to build a full blown convention center. Maybe when they're done building it, I'll be able to put an underground circus in my backyard."
Overprivileged? I live not two miles from the mansion I make under $50,000 per year. I sure don't feel overprivileged! And for the record I think she should move the convention hall back down town. If it is so important what have they been doing for the last 5-6 years?
Posted On: Friday, Oct. 19 2007 @ 12:49PMNow Bredesen is saying we are facing tough economic times here in Tennessee. But will they stop the bunker building, or is it just tough times for the citizens of the state and not the government officials or government pork spending. This building of a bunker at the mansion is a gross overspending on Bredesens part. There are plenty of places downtown that could accommodate / host conference and parties for the Governor. Shame on the Gov. Shave on his wife. But shame on us, for allowing this to happen.
Posted On: Sunday, Oct. 19 2008 @ 6:39PM
