I saw this in the Williamson AM on Sunday and couldn't resist posting it here (mysteriously there is not a link on the Tennessean's website)...
A second of anything? How outrageous
To the Editor:
It is with great consternation and outrage that I read about Spring Hill's second "for profit" Kroger in the works. Apparently, the Spring Hill Planning Commission has recently green-lighted this store. I and many other residents here in Franklin strongly believe that the existing Kroger (not to mention Publix) are plenty sufficient to serve the needs of all Spring Hill residents. It is galling to think that the Spring Hill community, having grown from 5,000 to 20,000 folks in the past few years has the nerve to think that they need a new Kroger!
As I walk through my local Kroger and take in the visual artistry - from the beautiful array of fresh, crisp romaine lettuce to the perfectly aligned boxes of Captain Crunch - I cannot fathom why Spring Hill residents would feel the need to duplicate such elaborate offerings much closer to where they live and work. They want ice cream and it might melt on the drive home? It's called an insulated storage bag, people! Need pickles for the wife before the baby is delivered at Williamson Medical Center? Columbia Pike Kroger is right on the way.
While I cannot say that I have orchestrated fundraisers for my "for profit" Kroger, I am a big supporter of their bakery department (particularly the doughnut section). Over the years, I estimate literally hundreds if not thousands of dollars raised for my Kroger through doughnut consumption.
Franklin and Williamson County have more than enough shopping carts and kids shopping carts for Spring Hill residents (and building more smiley-face race car shopping carts is not inexpensive). We have plenty of whole deli chickens for the harried moms and dads of Spring Hill coming in at 6 p.m. from Apple Jacks to zucchini, we have you covered, Spring Hill!
What will happen to my Kroger should the second Spring Hill "for profit" Kroger be allowed? Certainly, the laws of economics dictate that food pricing will increase as more food becomes available. Will wilted lettuce and skewed boxes of Captain Crunch become the norm? Will we lose our valued checkout clerks and bag boys? Will "paper or plastic?" continue to ring music to my ears only in Franklin or will it become a cheap slogan heard from one end of the county to the other? It's a vision too disturbing to contemplate. I say we can never find out!
I urge all Franklin residents to stand up against this new Spring Hill Kroger. First, a new Kroger, next they will want a hospital. (Lots of doughnut consumption will do that, after all.)
Steven Hinesley
Franklin 37064
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
A second of anything? How outrageous
Posted by Gorilla in the Corner at 10:50 AM
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13 comments:
Even more outrageous, how about the next krispy kreme doughnut shop with the big HOT SIGN be next to the new Kroger. Two in WIlliamson County OH THE HUMANITY. Fire Fighters like doughnuts too.
be safe all
ole fire fighter
What concern is it of this Franklin resident as to the retail that comes to Spring Hill? The decisions made related to Spring Hill growth nd retail development do not affect him whatsoever.
Steven Hinesley is obviously an idiot if he thinks Spring Hill residents shop at Franklin grocery stores. Maybe he needs to make a trip down Duplex and Port Royal and then maybe he'll understand the need that we're gonna have for another Kroger.
Frankly, I loved Mr. Hinesly's letter. His use of sarcasm and irony were so perfect in highlighting the absurd arguments that some have been made against the proposed Spring Hill hospital.
C'mon folks, surely you realize that he was being a little tongue in cheek.
Folks,
You are totally missing the point (except for you, Ole Fire Fighter).
Steven Hinesley's letter is positively brilliant as it illustrates the lunacy of the Spring Hill Hospital opposition argument.
My favorite part:
"Certainly, the laws of economics dictate that food pricing will increase as more food becomes available."
So quick to judge...
It is my understanding that the new Kroger will replace the existing Kroger. Remodeling blue prints were prepared for the current Kroger, but scrapped because of the expense and current competition. Rumors have been flying within the Kroger family for more than 6 months and finally word broke that the new store was coming. The layout of the new store should include a Starbucks, Sushi bar and Digital photo kiosk with more than 3 digital workstations to shorten the wait time to print your own photos. I have heard that a discount chain is looking at the current building and yet another Kroger is slotted for Thompson's Station. Mr. Hinesley must not get out too much, because if he would go around to different Kroger stores, he would notice that the sales prices are the same in Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill and Columbia. The prices will not go up. Besides, the management staff at his Franklin Columbia Pike Kroger is AWEFUL!! Why would a Spring Hillian shop there and put up with those attitude when we have our friends and neighbors working here in OUR town.
are a lot of the people on this blog retarded? do they not understand humor and satire? are a lot of visitors to this site so stupid, or perhaps sensitive, that they don't get the article?
Isn't it obvious that the writer is actually for a Spring Hill hospitial, and is poking fun at the groups that are opposed?
Am I missing something here?
"It is my understanding that the new Kroger will replace the existing Kroger."
But Kroger owns their own Campbell Station building! Why would they go and lease space at Heritage Commons?
FYI, I know the author and no, I do not believe the intent of his letter was in support of the hospital. It seems pretty clear to me - he is poking fun at Spring Hill, in general, and those in support of the hospital and its growth. He does not feel the 2nd Kroger or the hospital are needed with our population of only 20,000. "JUst becasue the population has grown from 5,000 to 20,000"...we need 3 grocery stores???!!!??? He tends to have a wrapped sense of humor (sorry Steven)
To Anon @ 12:36
Sorry to disappoint you and "Steven", but if the letter was meant to poke fun at Spring Hill, then he did a poor job composing it. I agree with Silverback that his letter brilliantly "illustrates the lunacy of the Spring Hill Hospital opposition argument."
If he indeed was making fun of us...better luck next time.
Wake up people! The letter was meant to be funny and make fun of those in opposition of Spring Hill having a hospital. I loved Mr Hinesley's letter!
Here, this just sums it all up...
THE PASTOR ENTERED HIS DONKEY IN A RACE AND IT WON. THE
PASTOR WAS SO PLEASED WITH THE DONKEY THAT HE ENTERED IT IN
ANOTHER RACE, AND IT WON AGAIN. THE LOCAL PAPER READ:
PASTOR'S ASS OUT FRONT.
THE BISHOP WAS SO UPSET WITH THIS KIND OF PUBLICITY THAT HE
ORDERED THE PASTOR NOT TO ENTER THE DONKEY IN ANY MORE
RACES. THE NEXT DAY, THE LOCAL PAPER HEADLINE READ: BISHOP
SCRATCHES PASTOR'S ASS.
THIS WAS TOO MUCH FOR THE BISHOP, SO HE ORDERED THE PASTOR
TO GET RID OF THE DONKEY. THE PASTOR DECIDED TO GIVE IT TO
A NUN IN A NEARBY CONVENT. THE LOCAL PAPER, HEARING OF THE
NEWS, POSTED THE FOLLOWING HEADLINE THE NEXT DAY: NUN HAS
THE BEST ASS IN TOWN.
THE BISHOP FAINTED. HE INFORMED THE NUN THAT SHE WOULD HAVE
TO GET RID OF THE DONKEY, SO SHE SOLD IT TO A FARMER FOR
$10. THE NEXT DAY THE PAPER READ: NUN SELLS ASS FOR $10.
THIS WAS TOO MUCH FOR THE BISHOP, SO HE ORDERED THE NUN TO
BUY BACK THE DONKEY AND LEAD IT TO THE HIGH PLAINS WHERE IT
COULD RUN WILD. THE NEXT DAY THE HEADLINES READ: NUN
ANNOUNCES HER ASS IS WILD AND FREE.
ALAS;...... THE BISHOP WAS BURIED THE NEXT DAY.
MORAL OF THE STORY? BEING CONCERNED ABOUT PUBLIC OPINION
CAN BRING YOU MUCH GRIEF AND MISERY, AND EVEN SHORTEN YOUR
LIFE. SO, BE YOURSELF AND ENJOY LIFE ... STOP WORRYING
ABOUT EVERYONE ELSE'S ASS, AND YOU'LL LIVE LONGER AND BE A
LOT HAPPIER!
I know Steven, too!
OH THE HUMANITY! There's a wicked rumor floating around that some money grubbing capitalist wants to open a second Sonic Restaurant in Spring Hill! Can anyone please tell me why any town would need TWO SONICS or two of anything for that matter? I mean, there's no way they're going to keep that Sonic-sized Blast under $5 now! I don't know how people are going to be able to afford one. It's madness, simply madness!
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