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The Tennessee Titans have launched an investigation into Leonard Fournette‘s allegations that a fan was shouting racial slurs at him during Thursday night’s game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville … sources tell TMZ Sports.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Tennessee Titans Investigating Leonard Fournette"s Racism Claims
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Laura Ingraham Mocks Taylor Swift Over Tennessee Democrat Losing Midterm Election
Laura Ingraham is rubbing it in Taylor Swift’s face after the candidate the singer backed for the United States Senate lost his race in Tennessee. Laura shaded Taylor on Twitter, telling her to #shakeitoff after Rep.…
Monday, October 8, 2018
Taylor Swift Stuns the World, Endorses Two Democrats in Tennessee
She’s sorry, but the old Taylor Swift can’t come to the phone right now.
Why?
Because she’s busy knocking on doors and canvassing neighborhoods in Tennessee to make sure everyone is informed and registered to vote in the 2018 midterm elections.
Indeed, the singer has broken from an often-criticized tradition and done more than merely dip a toe in political waters.
She’s gone right ahead and jumped in with two feet.
On Sunday evening, the beloved solo artist shared the photo above, along with a lengthy Instagram message that endorsed a pair of candidates in the November 6 election for various important offices.
“In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now,” Swift said to open her statement.
She continued:
“I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country.
“I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG.
“I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.”
In the eyes of many critics, Swift had come under fire many times in the past for never using her famous platform for the greatest good.
While fellow superstars such as Beyonce had not only backed certain candidates, but given speeches and performances on their behalf, Swift had remained out of the political arena entirely.
Some were especially appalled by this decision in 2016 when there was such a clear choice between a candidate who supported women’s rights (Hillary Clinton) and, well… Donald Trump.
“I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent,” Taylor added in this new message.
“I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love.”
Why is Swift speaking out now?
Likely because Republican senators just confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court — despite one notable accusation of sexual assault against him, along with pretty clear temperment concerns.
Perhaps with this in mind, Swift went on to specifically throw her support behind two candidates from her home state.
“Running for Senate in the state of Tennessee is a woman named Marsha Blackburn. As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn.
“Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me.
“She voted against equal pay for women. She voted against the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape. She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry.
“These are not MY Tennessee values.”
In races that appear rather close and which could legitimately impact the country, Swift therefore announced the candidates who have her backing:
“I will be voting for Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives.
“Please, please educate yourself on the candidates running in your state and vote based on who most closely represents your values. For a lot of us, we may never find a candidate or party with whom we agree 100% on every issue, but we have to vote anyway.”
As you might expect, taking a partisan side has elicited mixed reactions on Twitter.
A handful of users are for the move:
Others have scoffed at the move:
(Editor’s Note: Since Kanye supposedly “ended” Swift by interrupting her speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, the two highest-grossing tours in the world belong to… Taylor Swift.)
This, of course, is the danger of getting involved in politics: you may engender some serious opposition.
But Swift must think it is worth the fight and the criticism in order to speak her mind and espouse her values.
This is how Swift concluded her unexpected post:
So many intelligent, thoughtful, self-possessed people have turned 18 in the past two years and now have the right and privilege to make their vote count. But first you need to register, which is quick and easy to do.
October 9th is the LAST DAY to register to vote in the state of TN. Go to vote.org and you can find all the info. Happy Voting!
We wish the very same to you, Taylor.
Taylor Swift Weighs in on Tennessee Congressional Race, Voting Democrat
Taylor Swift just made her current political views explicitly clear for what may be the first time ever in her career — and it might piss off a lot of conservatives in Tennessee. Tay posted a lengthy statement on Instagram Sunday that…
Monday, September 10, 2018
Peyton Manning Would Win Any Political Office In Tennessee, Says U.S. Congressman
Governor, Senator, Congressman, Mayor … Peyton Manning could be any of these things in Tennessee, this according to a representative from the state who says PM would win any office by a landslide. We spoke with John Duncan, a 15-term incumbent…
Friday, August 3, 2018
WWE"s Kane Wins Mayoral Race In Tennessee
Kane a.k.a. Glenn Jacobs is now the mayor-elect of Knox County, Tennessee. The WWE legend took home the county mayoral election today … and will soon run a 450,000 plus population county. Jacobs — who announced he was running for the office last…
WWE"s Kane Wins Mayoral Race In Tennessee
Kane a.k.a. Glenn Jacobs is now the mayor-elect of Knox County, Tennessee. The WWE legend took home the county mayoral election today … and will soon run a 450,000 plus population county. Jacobs — who announced he was running for the office last…
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
WWE"s Kane Wins Mayoral Primary Election In Tennessee
Kane is 1 step closer to running Knox County, Tennessee … ‘cause the WWE legend won the primary Mayoral election today … and is now expected to be elected mayor this summer. Glenn Jacobs aka Kane first announced he was running for the gig last…
Monday, April 30, 2018
Tennessee Titans Linemen Chug Beer Out of Catfish at Predators Game
Ever drink Bud Light out of a dead catfish? Well, one of the linemen from the Tennesse Titans did Sunday night … and it was all to help the Nashville Predators win their playoff game. Taylor Lewan and a bunch of his fellow linemen…
Monday, November 27, 2017
Albert Haynesworth: Tennessee Won"t Hire Tee Martin Because He"s Black
Albert Haynesworth says his ex-teammate Tee Martin would be the perfect fit to take over as head coach at Tennessee … but says it’ll never happen because he’s black. Martin isn’t just a legend at UT — he’s also been a rising star as the…
Albert Haynesworth: Tennessee Won"t Hire Tee Martin Because He"s Black
Albert Haynesworth says his ex-teammate Tee Martin would be the perfect fit to take over as head coach at Tennessee … but says it’ll never happen because he’s black. Martin isn’t just a legend at UT — he’s also been a rising star as the…
Tennessee: We Don"t Believe Greg Schiano Protected Jerry Sandusky
The University of Tennessee says they found no evidence that Greg Schiano helped cover up child rape during his time at Penn State … but they’re still not explaining why they backed out of hiring him as the Vols head football coach. FYI,…
Tennessee: We Don"t Believe Greg Schiano Protected Jerry Sandusky
The University of Tennessee says they found no evidence that Greg Schiano helped cover up child rape during his time at Penn State … but they’re still not explaining why they backed out of hiring him as the Vols head football coach. FYI,…
Saturday, October 21, 2017
University of Tennessee Player Flips Double Bird at Alabama Fans
How do you celebrate a touchdown in your opponent’s stadium that says, “Yeah, we’re still getting blown out, but I don’t give a F**K”??? Like this!!! Tennessee defensive back Rashaan Gaulden just gave Alabama fans the finger — twice at the same…
University of Tennessee Player Flips Double Bird at Alabama Fans
How do you celebrate a touchdown in your opponent’s stadium that says, “Yeah, we’re still getting blown out, but I don’t give a F**K”??? Like this!!! Tennessee defensive back Rashaan Gaulden just gave Alabama fans the finger — twice at the same…
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Univ. of Tennessee Football Not Bothered By Fight Video, Two Years Old
The University of Tennessee football program is NOT freaking out over video of one of its players beating up a top high school prospect … because the footage is 2 years old, team sources tell us. The video has gone viral Tuesday showing…
Friday, March 24, 2017
WWE Legend Kane Running For Mayor In Tennessee
There could be a Big Red Mayor in Tennessee next year … ‘cause WWE legend Kane is running for office!! The 7-foot, 323-pound superstar is prepping to chokeslam the political game in his local Knox County, according to WCYB in Tennessee. Kane –…
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Tennessee Wildfire -- Massive Bald Eagle Evacuation Underway at Dollywood
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood is under siege from wildfires which have triggered a rescue mission for several bald eagles inside one of the theme park’s sanctuaries. Dollywood, which is near the fires raging in Gatlinburg, TN, is also home to…
Friday, October 28, 2016
Tennessee Titans Cheerleaders -- Sexy Costumes & Pom Poms ... It"s Halloween! (PHOTO GALLERY)
The Tennessee Titans cheerleaders got into the Halloween spirit last night — breaking out all sorts of sexy costumes … while the guys put a hurtin’ on the Jaguars. Sexy superheroes? Check. Sexy “Game of Thrones” character?…
Monday, June 13, 2016
Tennessee Man Arrested For DUI While Wearing Chastity Belt
A drunk driver in Tennessee got pulled over this weekend, at which point officers observed that the dude was wearing an actual chastity belt.
Tennessee Highway Patrol officers pulled over Curtis Eidam on suspicion of drunk driving, then realized this wasn’t a standard DUI.
Bobby Joe Higgs, an investigator for the Anderson County District Attorney General’s office, described it to the Knoxville News Sentinel.
The 35-year-old suspect was wearing “some kind of red mesh see-through hose” with a ribbon tied in his goatee and “some kind of little skirt.”
Need we say more? Actually, yes we need to.
Eidam also sported a chastity belt around his private parts, though cops were focused on his alcohol-tinged odor and bloodshot, watery eyes.
The belt was not revealed to them until later.
Eidam allegedly admitted drinking 4-5 shots in the preceding four hours, according to media reports, putting him over the legal limit.
A breathalyzer test of his blood-alcohol level backed up his claim – .117 is legally drunk, but we’ve seen worse – and he was detained.
Officers – who also noticed a handgun in the center console – didn’t discover the aforementioned chastity belt until booking Eidam, however.
The suspect mentioned that he really needed a key … that was in his vehicle, because it unlocked a “device” he was wearing at the time.
Eidam said one key was in his car and the other around the neck of his driving companion, who was also visibly intoxicated but not arrested.
They djd retrieve the key for him. All in a day’s work.
After many raised eyebrows and probably a few laughs, Eidam was charged with charged with DUI and gun possession under the influence.
He was taken to the Anderson County Jail and is scheduled to appear in court July 12 … hopefully without the chastity device this time.
A chastity belt, if you’re unaware, is defined as a garment or device worn around the pelvic area to prevent a person from having sex.
Such things were originally used by strident Christian parents looking to literally lock down their kids’ feverish masturbatory tendencies.
According to the Internet, they are also used as pleasure denying tools in BDSM relationships, which sounds like the dumbest thing ever.
We’re not judging, but seriously. Why would you …
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