By Sarah Tate
Apr 19, 2021
It s hard to believe that nearly four months ago, Nashville was shaken awake on Christmas Day by a bomb blast that destroyed much of Second Avenue. More than 40 businesses were directly impacted by the explosion, causing many to close up shop for months or even move from their iconic locations downtown.
One such business is Pride & Glory Tattoo Parlor, which is finally reopening at a new location after the original shop was destroyed in the early morning blast on December 25, 2020,
News Channel 5 reports. Owner
Pete Gibson said it is still a shock seeing the devastation left behind at his shop and others along the stretch of Second Avenue.
Tattoo shop reopens following Christmas day bombing
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â A tattoo parlor is making their comeback after being destroyed in the Christmas Day bombing.
Pride & Glory Tattoo Parlor was one of more than 40 businesses unfortunate enough to be caught directly in the RV blast that rocked Second Avenue. The explosion destroyed the business.
On Saturday, the community gathered at the tattoo parlor s new location on 510 Rep. John Lewis Way S. for a party as they celebrated their reopening! Seeing that image of second avenue so destroyed, it wasn t real, it s very hard to take in and still is, owner Pete Gibson said, till this day can t drive down 2nd Avenue, that day took a piece of my heart.
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A little while ago, I got a package in the mail – filled with great “swag,” as well as a bunch of spiffy new Blue Virginia business cards – from Pete Gibson of Gibson Print. So this post is, of course, to thank him profusely for sending me that, as well as for his ongoing support of Blue Virginia! The point of this post is also to tout Richmond-based Gibson Print, which describes itself as “Union printers and experts in marketing, design and media” whose goal is to “help Democrats and progressives get elected.”
As you can see from the following photos, Gibson Print does superb work – and it’s all union made AND with the recycling logo on almost all of it. So it’s not surprising that Pete et al have helped a lot of Democrats and progressives get elected – their “Wall of Fame” lists, among others: Kenny Boddye (now a Prince William County Supervisor); Joshua Cole (now a Virginia Delegate); Laura Jane Cohen (now a member of the Fairfax Cou
Nashville Businesses Await FBI Decision On if Bombing Was Terrorist Act
The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners whose insurance coverage could be affected by the bureau’s assessment.
More than a week after an explosion that struck at the heart of a major American city, the FBI has resisted labeling it an act of terrorism, an indication that evidence gathered so far does not conclusively establish that the bomber was motivated by political ideology – a key factor in any formal declaration of terrorism. The bureau is still examining evidence and has not announced any conclusions, but investigators are known to be reviewing whether Anthony Warner believed in conspiracy theories involving aliens and 5G cellphone technology.
More Than a Week Later, FBI Avoids Terror Label For Bombing By Kimberlee Kruesi and Eric Tucker | January 7, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The FBI investigation into whether the Nashville bombing was a terrorist act has sparked criticism about a possible racial double standard and drawn questions from downtown business owners whose insurance coverage could be affected by the bureau’s assessment.
More than a week after an explosion that struck at the heart of a major American city, the FBI has resisted labeling it an act of terrorism, an indication that evidence gathered so far does not conclusively establish that the bomber was motivated by political ideology a key factor in any formal declaration of terrorism. The bureau is still examining evidence and has not announced any conclusions, but investigators are known to be reviewing whether Anthony Warner believed in conspiracy theories involving aliens and 5G cellphone technology.