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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 8h

I’m batting a thousand at only getting terrible photos at the Scene’s Best of Nashville party — 17 years running.

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 8h

Thank you Chris! Sorry I missed you

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 13h

Vanderbilt students, faculty and professors marched on Wednesday as Chancellor Diermeier mulls funding deal with Trump administration.

Campus Crowd Demands Vanderbilt Reject Trump Deal

Students, faculty and professors marched on Wednesday as Chancellor Diermeier mulls funding deal with Trump administration

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 20h

State Rep. Justin J. Pearson announced his run for Tennessee's 9th Congressional District Wednesday morning at Alonzo Weaver Park in Memphis.

Justin Pearson Will Run for Memphis Congressional Seat

State representative's 9th Congressional District challenge to fellow Democrat Steve Cohen represents a generational shift

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 1d

A mere $125 per vote

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 1d

This is wild lol

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 1d

Hell of a quote/pic combo from Republican primary loser Jody Barrett. Reporting and photo by @formvscontent.bsky.social.

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 1d

State Rep. Aftyn Behn is projected to win the Democratic Party’s nomination for the 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, beating out a crowded field on a compressed election timeline.

Aftyn Behn Wins 7th Congressional District Democratic Primary

Nashville state rep emerges from crowded field to take party's nomination for Dec. 2 special election

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 1d

Still a close race in the Democratic primary for the 7th Congressional District seat.

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 1d

With polls closed in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special primaries, Matt Van Epps is projected to win the Republican nomination.

Matt Van Epps Wins 7th Congressional District Republican Primary

Former Rep. Mark Green's pick will face off against the Democratic primary winner in December

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 1d

The Associated Press has called the Republican primary in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District for Matt Van Epps.

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 1d

It's 7 p.m. and the polls are closed in the 7th Congressional District's special primary elections. Stay tuned to nashvillescene.com for more on the results.

7th Congressional District

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 1d

Per tradition: @nashvillescene.com Election Night Pizza for the 7th Congressional District primaries. From Smith & Lentz, naturally.

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 1d

It's primary Election Day in the 7th Congressional District, and polls close at 7 p.m.! You can find all of the Scene's coverage of this special election here.

7th Congressional District

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 2d

Many times throughout American history, those in power have terrorized and destroyed parts of the country. Writes Betsy Phillips, it always affects us all.

The American Crisis — Same as It Ever Was

Many times throughout American history, those in power have terrorized and destroyed parts of the country. It always affects us all.

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 4d

Critic's Pick: "Whether you’re a graphic novel fan, an experienced cartoonist or an amateur doodler looking to make your way into a new community, here’s an opportunity to meet some like-minded creative folks."

Critic's Pick: Nashville Comic Arts Festival

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 6d

Good story here from JP Olsen: Talking with gear makers, gear sellers and indie musicians about the impact of trade policy under Trump 2.0.

Nashville’s Independent Music Economy Takes Tariff Hits

Talking with gear makers, gear sellers and indie musicians about the impact of trade policy under Trump 2.0.

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 6d

Via the @nashvillebanner.bsky.social: The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled four people to be executed by the state next year, including the only woman on the state’s death row.

Tennessee Sets New Execution Dates for Four People

New death penalty dates all come in 2026, with one more execution still to be carried out this year. Death row's only woman is one of the inmates whose execution date has been announced.

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 6d

Full story here.

The 'Grand Ole Opry' Remains Nashville’s Most Enduring Icon

What started as the modest WSM Barn Dance with fiddler Uncle Jimmy Thompson’s performance on Nov. 28, 1925, has become an international force, a long-running live radio show and a shaper of country mu...

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 6d

Cool timeline in this week’s cover story from @littmanwrites.bsky.social tracking the history of the Grand Ole Opry.

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 7d

Pre-election disclosures show more than $2.5 million in the 7th Congressional District race to replace U.S. Rep. Mark Green.

Self-Loans Help Reeves, Copeland Claim Top Fundraising Spots

Six 7th Congressional District candidates raise triple digits; Bulso campaign mostly self-financed

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 7d

Sept. 30 vs. Oct. 1

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 7d

After firing — then suspending — professor Darren Michael over a social media post about Charlie Kirk, APSU is building its case to terminate Michael once again.

APSU Administrators Scramble After Firing Tenured Professor for Kirk Comments

Facing pressure from Sen. Marsha Blackburn, university leaders fired Darren Michael over legal and policy concerns

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D. Patrick Rodgers @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social · 8d

Love this story from Scene arts editor Laura Hutson Hunter (not on Bluesky because she's normal) on the Tennessee State Museum's current historic photo exhibition.

How an Exhibition of Historic Photography Can Feel Prophetic

he Tennessee State Museum’s ‘Photography in Tennessee’ is insightful and surprisingly current

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 8d

Amid “turbulent” vaccine conversations, the latest federal recommendations encourage consulting with your physician about shots.

Conflicting Vaccine Recommendations Muddy the Waters

Latest federal recommendations encourage physician conversations about shots, but do not require prescription

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