GRIT /grit/ noun small loose particles of stone or sand courage and resolve; strength of character; firmness of mind or spirit Over the last couple years we’ve met a number of people who asked where the nickname “Grit City” came from. I had done some spotty research and had a rough idea but we figured it was time to get all the facts in line before someone else told the story for us. It’s a long story because I think … Continue reading The Real Story Behind Tacoma’s Nickname, Grit City