D. Patrick Rodgers
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Editor-in-chief, @NashvilleScene.com. Critic, journalist, freelancer, drummer, DJ and progressive ranter elsewhere. Tips: [email protected]
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Nashville contractors walk off of Music City Loop jobsite, citing months of nonpayment, safety concerns and attempted “poaching” of employees by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company.
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Local contractor employees stop Music City Loop work - Nashville Banner
Willie Shane and his crew walk off the Music City Loop project, citing safety concerns and payment issues with The Boring Company.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Nashville contractors walk off of Music City Loop jobsite, citing months of nonpayment, safety concerns and attempted “poaching” of employees by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company.
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Skullduggery? 7th District mailers with no attribution or return address going out to Democratic Nashville voters, listing the incorrect date for Election Day.
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Skullduggery? 7th District mailers with no attribution or return address going out to Democratic Nashville voters, listing the incorrect date for Election Day.
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Wedgewood-Houston residents and business owners tell the Scene AJ Capital has turned the area into a construction site. Will a neighborhood emerge?
Development Threatens to Choke Out Wedgewood-Houston’s Creative Class
AJ Capital has turned the area into a construction site. Will a neighborhood emerge?
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Wedgewood-Houston residents and business owners tell the Scene AJ Capital has turned the area into a construction site. Will a neighborhood emerge?
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Writes editor-in-chief @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social, career-best performances from Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal elevate Chloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet,’ opening this week at the @belcourttheatre.bsky.social.
World-Class Performances Elevate Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’
The Shakespeare biopic starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal opens this week at the Belcourt and AMC Thoroughbred 20
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November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Writes editor-in-chief @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social, career-best performances from Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal elevate Chloe Zhao’s ‘Hamnet,’ opening this week at the @belcourttheatre.bsky.social.
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Writes @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Republican Van Epps is still heavily favored to win the 7th Congressional District — but thanks to Democrat Behn, this race is no cakewalk.
It's Fun to Watch Behn Give Van Epps a Run for His Money
Republican Van Epps is still heavily favored to win the 7th — but thanks to Democrat Behn, this race is no cakewalk
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Writes @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Republican Van Epps is still heavily favored to win the 7th Congressional District — but thanks to Democrat Behn, this race is no cakewalk.
I reviewed ‘Hamnet,’ opening this week at the @belcourttheatre.bsky.social.
World-Class Performances Elevate Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’
The Shakespeare biopic starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal opens this week at the Belcourt and AMC Thoroughbred 20
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November 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I reviewed ‘Hamnet,’ opening this week at the @belcourttheatre.bsky.social.
The recap GOAT returns. I have missed her.
Culture correspondent and seasoned critic Ashley Spurgeon Shamban put boots on the ground at Bridgestone Arena and brought us this in-person report on the 59th Annual CMA Awards.
Lainey Wilson, Zach Top and More Win Big at the 59th Annual CMA Awards
Cultural correspondent Ashley Spurgeon Shamban put her boots on the ground at Bridgestone Arena for a report on the 59th annual awards show.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The recap GOAT returns. I have missed her.
I went to Lipscomb University, but I never — not for a single day — felt truly at home there, or felt connected to most of the university's core principles. Lee Camp, Lipscomb prof and host of No Small Endeavor, has changed my feelings about what LU is and can be.
Good story here from Eli Motycka.
Good story here from Eli Motycka.
'No Small Endeavor’ Celebrates Its Big Break
Lee C. Camp’s nationally syndicated interview program tackles life, happiness and faith at the Schermerhorn this month
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November 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I went to Lipscomb University, but I never — not for a single day — felt truly at home there, or felt connected to most of the university's core principles. Lee Camp, Lipscomb prof and host of No Small Endeavor, has changed my feelings about what LU is and can be.
Good story here from Eli Motycka.
Good story here from Eli Motycka.
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This week’s cover story: For 29 years, Fido has given Nashvillians somewhere to sit and stay. Here’s a look at the Hillsboro Village cafe’s long legacy.
Fido’s Final Fetch: A Look at the Cafe’s Long Legacy
For 29 years, the Hillsboro Village spot has given Nashvillians somewhere to sit and stay
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November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This week’s cover story: For 29 years, Fido has given Nashvillians somewhere to sit and stay. Here’s a look at the Hillsboro Village cafe’s long legacy.
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Familial comedy-drama ‘Sentimental Value’ — opening Friday at the @belcourttheatre.bsky.social — never makes a false step.
‘Sentimental Value’ Never Makes a False Step
The familial comedy-drama from Joachim Trier opens Friday at the Belcourt
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November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Familial comedy-drama ‘Sentimental Value’ — opening Friday at the @belcourttheatre.bsky.social — never makes a false step.
Wrote a little something about Die Spitz, playing two sold-out shows this weekend at The Blue Room. This band absolutely whips.
Critic's Pick: Die Spitz
Nov. 22-23 at The Blue Room at Third Man Records
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November 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Wrote a little something about Die Spitz, playing two sold-out shows this weekend at The Blue Room. This band absolutely whips.
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in Hadley Park Tuesday hours before her scheduled book event at the Ryman.
Kamala Harris Stumps for Tennessee Democrats in Nashville
The former vice president appeared in Hadley Park hours before her scheduled book event at the Ryman
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November 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Former Vice President Kamala Harris appeared in Hadley Park Tuesday hours before her scheduled book event at the Ryman.
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In advance of her show at the Ryman, Margo Price talks with Hannah Cron about making a fresh start with old-school country influences on ‘Hard Headed Woman.’
Margo Price Swings Back to Old-School Country
We talk with the ace singer-songwriter about ‘Hard Headed Woman’ ahead of her Nov. 20 Ryman show.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
In advance of her show at the Ryman, Margo Price talks with Hannah Cron about making a fresh start with old-school country influences on ‘Hard Headed Woman.’
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Tre Hargett has ordered an "age-appropriateness review" of children's books. Writes @betsyphillips.bsky.social, our leaders should not be furthering Trump's agenda when it comes to kids.
State Leaders Should Not Further Trump's Agenda When It Comes to Children
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has ordered an 'age-appropriateness review' of children's books in state libraries
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November 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Tre Hargett has ordered an "age-appropriateness review" of children's books. Writes @betsyphillips.bsky.social, our leaders should not be furthering Trump's agenda when it comes to kids.
Fido's big closing announcement looks like it was composed by Dr. Bronner
November 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Fido's big closing announcement looks like it was composed by Dr. Bronner
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Some Lower Broad bar owners appeal their reappraisals while others seek nine-figure sales — telling two different stories about Nashville's party center.
What Is Lower Broadway Worth?
Some bar owners appeal their reappraisals while others seek nine-figure sales, telling two different stories about Nashville's party center
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November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Some Lower Broad bar owners appeal their reappraisals while others seek nine-figure sales — telling two different stories about Nashville's party center.
If Jesse Buckley doesn’t win an Oscar for ‘Hamnet’ I’m going to turn into the Joker.
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
If Jesse Buckley doesn’t win an Oscar for ‘Hamnet’ I’m going to turn into the Joker.
This whips ass btw.
November 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This whips ass btw.
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He’s being celebrated by GQ today, so here’s a reup of my September cover interview with noted man MJ Lenderman for @nashvillescene.com. Among other things we talked multitool masculinity, David Berman’s AMA thread and the hilarious (and sympathetic) appeal of the sad sack
AmericanaFest Preview 2025: Talking With M.J. Lenderman
The lauded songsmith and multiple Americana Awards nominee discusses his influences, including the late, great David Berman
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November 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
He’s being celebrated by GQ today, so here’s a reup of my September cover interview with noted man MJ Lenderman for @nashvillescene.com. Among other things we talked multitool masculinity, David Berman’s AMA thread and the hilarious (and sympathetic) appeal of the sad sack
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This week's cover story: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s new exhibit — ‘Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising’ — puts a spotlight on Muscle Shoals’ rise as a hitmaking recording center.
‘Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising’ Spotlights a Hitmaking Center
Talking to musicians and co-curators about the new exhibit, whose two-plus-year run at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum begins Nov. 14
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November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This week's cover story: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s new exhibit — ‘Muscle Shoals: Low Rhythm Rising’ — puts a spotlight on Muscle Shoals’ rise as a hitmaking recording center.
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In an exclusive interview with the Scene, Margot McCormack explains her decision to close her acclaimed Margot Café & Bar after 25 years.
Margot Café & Bar Prepares to Say Au Revoir in 2026
Margot McCormack explains her decision to close her acclaimed East Nashville restaurant after 25 years
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In an exclusive interview with the Scene, Margot McCormack explains her decision to close her acclaimed Margot Café & Bar after 25 years.
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Opinion, from former Scene editor-in-chief Liz Garrigan: When Tennessee families go hungry, Gov. Bill Lee serves excuses instead of action — and calls it governing.
Uncle Mandible’s Low-Calorie Leadership
Opinion: When Tennessee families go hungry, Gov. Bill Lee serves excuses instead of action — and calls it governing
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Opinion, from former Scene editor-in-chief Liz Garrigan: When Tennessee families go hungry, Gov. Bill Lee serves excuses instead of action — and calls it governing.
Hell yeah Vince Gilligan.
November 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Hell yeah Vince Gilligan.