So what's the deal with "Nashvegas"

[Motasyco]

I keep seeing people refering to Nashville as Nashvegas. I've been to Nashville and I've been to Las Vegas. I'd say there is very little similarity between the two. Wishfull thinking maybe? Can someone explain this to me. My inquiring mind wants to know.

[Guest jackdm3]

Like putting the bling on a three dollar whore?

EDIT: I say it with love, fellas. Lived in and around for 4 years.

Edited January 31, 2010 by jackdm3

[Steelharp]

I've asked this before. I don't get it. Just stupid. "Home of the GOO" just ain't good enough, I guess.

[Guest Oaklands]

Many people call Knoxville, KnoxVegas too. Don't know why but I say it from time to time too.

[Guest oldsmobile98]

It's not just Nashvegas. You've never heard anyone refer to Knoxvegas?

I guess it's kinda lightheartedly poking fun at Tennessee culture. If you live out in the woods, it's a bit of a culture shift when you drive into the "big city" occasionally. Them neon lights are funny-lookin' at first...

[Almond27]

I've heard Nashville be referred as Cashville before also.

[Chucktshoes]

I don't know where I picked it up from, when I moved to TN 11 years ago just always heard it referred to as nashvegas and started using it myself. Though to me, it does kinda fit when you think about the high quotient of plastic people each posesses.

In its defense, I do have to say I prefer Nashvegas to Las Vegas. Less hookers.

[R1100R]

I also moved here 11 years ago. It was called Nashvegas back then. Even in Atlanta

it is referred to as Nashvegas by people I know. I think it has to do with the town from the 80-90's. Other than that I don't know.

[BrasilNuts]

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/general-off-topic/9013-someone-explain-why.html

[TripleDigitRide]

More importantly, why haven't so many people from this area been able to distinguish the difference between the words 'sell" and "sale"?

[VERO1]

Lets don't even get into the, seen/saw usage, around some of the forums. My personal favorite though, are the gun ads with handguns having a 4' barrel. Must be hard to find a holster for a 4 foot barrel gun. Maybe thats why they are selling it!

[trblmkr13]

I never understood the Nashvegas thing in NC they refer to Greenville as G'Vegas, and what happens in Nashville does not stay in Nashville

[Verne]

It's just not Nashvegas, they call Hartsville Hartsvegas. I have heard this my whole life so doesn't really phase me.

My personal favorite is "The Great Metropolis of Hartsville, TN and it's fine eatery's."

[Steelharp]

what happens in Nashville does not stay in Nashville

True, if it needs penicillin. Otherwise, it kinda stays here...

[ZZRguy]

I've heard Nashville be referred as Cashville before also.

And Crashville

[Guest Caveman]

Some people say it because they feel it holds some irony, some people are just being silly. My question is.....so what, who cares???

[Wingshooter]

I have heard my town of Cleveland called Clevegas. I think it's just sarcasm.

[Erik88]

why do they call Memphis Memphrica? hmmmmm:-x

[Motasyco]

More importantly, why haven't so many people from this area been able to distinguish the difference between the words 'sell" and "sale"?

They must be hooked on phonics and spell it like they say it. Some folks, no matter how hard they try to say sell, it comes out sale.

And to get back on topic, yes I've heard Knoxvegas a couple of times too. I figured they had heard someone say Nashvegas and didn't want to feel left out.

I will admit, the thuggery factor is pretty high in both Nashville and Las Vegas. "Pants on the ground. Pants on the ground. Looking like a fool with your pants on the ground."

[Erik88]

It won't let me put Mem phrica

[lowbud]

maybe there's some good underground gambling going on.

[Steelharp]

maybe there's some good underground gambling going on.

THAT's not news...

[Motasyco]

Some people say it because they feel it holds some irony, some people are just being silly. My question is.....so what, who cares???

Well, I care. That's why I asked. Anything I don't understand must be investigated. A thirst for knowledge should never be suppressed. I may be old but my brain's not full yet. I'm never afraid to ask why or how. Free your mind, let it explore.

Besides, I thought it sounded silly.

[Guest Caveman]

Well, I care. That's why I asked. Anything I don't understand must be investigated. A thirst for knowledge should never be suppressed. I may be old but my brain's not full yet. I'm never afraid to ask why or how. Free your mind, let it explore.

Besides, I thought it sounded silly.

Ahhhh...my bad, you were asking out of curiousity. I had assumed you had other motives for asking. I guess I shouldn't assume huh? I agree with you though. Descartes questioned anything and everything down to his own existance. That's when he realized the fact that he had the ability to question his own existance proved he existed at some level. I think therefore I am.

[Motasyco]

Ahhhh...my bad, you were asking out of curiousity. I had assumed you had other motives for asking. I guess I shouldn't assume huh? I agree with you though. Descartes questioned anything and everything down to his own existance. That's when he realized the fact that he had the ability to question his own existance proved he existed at some level. I think therefore I am.

It does seem that you have been working on filling your brain.

We are, perhaps, more alike than it would appear on the surface. From one inconspicuous Reverend to another, if I recall correctly.