Messed Up Brings You the January Mail Bag
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Its been a cold start to the new year, but January has been a hot month in the Messed Up department. It is the end of the month, which means it is time for another edition of the Messed Up Mail Bag.
We have your comments, concerns, and updates!
RECYCLING:
We brought you a story about college student who was told he couldn’t recycle in Williamson County because his parents live in Davidson County.
Many of you had reacted like Roxanne who wrote,
“I thought the whole point of recycling was to save the planet. I didn’t realize that saving the planet is dependent on where you pay taxes and who buys what bins.”
Roxanne’s sentiment was shared by 71 percent of viewers, who voted that out of county residents should be allowed to recycle in Williamson.
POT HOLES:
That Is Messed Up also brought you a story about pot holes that can’t be fixed when it is freezing.
One New Jersey native told us that Tennessee roads are superb.
Another viewer, “lissabug,” writes:
“I agree totally with the lady from New Jersey. I have travelled on other state’s roads and TN seems to have the best interstates of any of them.”
LANE KIFFIN:
A story that generated lots of Messed Up emotion was the sudden departure of Lane Kiffin.
Chrisnd writes:
“I am ecstatic to see Lane Kiffin leave UT!!! Why would he want to stay with a “university” that has more arrests than Snoop Dogg and is currently under investigation.”
Cole20 Writes:
“what the heck is wrong with you kiffin? all of tennessee hates you now. yu are the dumbest coach tennessee ever had.”
CEMETERY:
We also delivered a story about the Nashville National Cemetery on Gallatin Road.
When this woman questioned why it is taking eight months to fix this cemetery wall by her grandparents grave, Messed Up got involved.
Since a car caused the destruction here, some of you asked us why the motorist’s insurance doesn’t pay for the repairs?
Regional Director Paul Martin tells us it is not that simple. Apparently, the insurance money doesn’t go to the cemetery, it goes into a general fund before it is distributed.
The Director tells family members to hang in there. There could be a wall repair plan developed in a few days.
PARKING MACHINES:
After documenting a broken parking machine at the Juvenile Justice Center, Messed Up goes to central parking for answers.
Regional Manager Richard Wagner pledges to fix the problems and he does.
New signs are up.
The Machine has a shelter.
Since Messed Up raised the issue, Wagner says it was determined a 2nd machine is needed and will be up and running soon.
Messed Up continues to work for results, and that does it for another edition of the Messed Up Mail Bag.
