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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 3h

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Chattanooga Times Free Press @timesfreepress.bsky.social · 4h

After her first daughter was born in 2015, Tonya Abari and her husband spent a lot of time in the library reading picture books. But she noticed the characters didn't look like her family. @NashvilleBanner.bsky.social

Nashville writer spotlights the history of Black women battalion in WWII | Chattanooga Times Free Press

After her first daughter was born in 2015, Tonya Abari and her husband spent a lot of time in the library reading picture books. But she noticed the characters didn't look like her family.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 9h

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 9h

Despite claims that community engagement is a priority for the project, residents of one South Nashville neighborhood were taken aback when they learned that The Boring Company had purchased property within a stone’s throw of their homes. “I don’t want the tunnel nowhere near us,” said one.

Boring Company tunnel project sparks neighborhood concern - Nashville Banner

Residents in South Nashville are concerned about how The Boring Company's planned tunnel connecting the airport to downtown will impact their lives and neighborhood.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 20h

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps and progressive state Rep. Aftyn Behn will face off to replace former Congressman Mark Green. The Dec. 2 election will garner national attention as a rare opportunity for Democrats in the red state.

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Van Epps, Behn win primaries for Tennessee special election - Nashville Banner

Trump-backed Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn will face off in a special election with national implications after winning their primaries.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 21h

Aftyn Behn will be the Democratic nominee for the 7th District special election to replace Mark Green.

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Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 22h

AP has now called the race for Van Epps.

Steve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 22h

I've seen enough.

Matt Van Epps is going to win the GOP nomination for the 7th District special election to replace Mark Green.

The Democratic race is still a toss up

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 1d

Middle Tennessee voters hit the polls Tuesday to confront inflation and the state of national politics in the District 7 special primary election to replace Congressman Mark Green.

✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social, @ejturner02.bsky.social, @shaunashauna.bsky.social

Voters discuss their approach to District 7 special primary - Nashville Banner

District 7 voters in Middle Tennessee express concerns over growth, economy, politics, and healthcare in the special primary election.

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Davidson County Election Commission @davidsonvotes.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Election Day for voters who live in U.S. House District 7! Go to your assigned poll place from 7am – 7pm and vote for the candidate of your choice. This is a primary, so you must choose a Republican or Democratic ballot. View the sample ballot here: bit.ly/4mWC5j1

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 1d

Halfway into his term, how is Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell doing? Let us know what you think by filling out our community survey.

Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell reaches mid-point of term - Nashville Banner

Freddie O'Connell's first two years as Nashville Mayor marked by transit referendum, East Bank development, and more. What do you hope to see in the next?

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 1d

A new picture book from Nashville author Tonya Abari, out today, highlights the service of more than 800 African American women enlisted in the 6888th Central Post Directory Battalion during WWII.

✏️: @ejturner02.bsky.social

Author Tonya Abari writes about Six Triple Eight battalion - Nashville Banner

Tonya Abari has released a picture book that tells the story of the Six Triple Eight battalion, and hopes to inspire children and other Black authors.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 2d

After a day of interviews with candidates and debates over partisanship and impartiality, the Davidson County Election Commission failed to reach a decision to hire a new administrator of elections and will reopen the application period.

✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social

Davidson County Election Commission deays hiring - Nashville Banner

The Davidson County Election Commission fails to hire a new administrator, extends the application for a week in a bid to fill the nonpartisan role.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 3d

This week on BANNER & COMPANY: Stephen Bargatze eventually found joy in magic tricks and clowning. Now his son, comedian Nate Bargatze, has taken the family name to unprecedented heights. But there were some dark, difficult years — and a painful reconciliation with his mother — along the way.

Stephen Bargatze: Magician, Comedian and Father of Nate - Nashville Banner

Comedian Nate Bargatze's father Stephen is a joker and magician who overcame a difficult early life to find some time in the spotlight

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 4d

First casualty in the 7th District race as Lee Reeves drops out following Trump's endorsement of Matt Van Epps.

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Reeves Suspends Congressional Campaign After Trump Endorses Van Epps - Nashville Banner

Trump's late endorsement in Tennessee's Republican primary causes candidate to drop out, shaking up the close election.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 5d

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 5d

Many problems that have been highlighted at Trousdale Turner are also present at CoreCivic’s South Central Correctional Facility. Three mothers described an understaffed facility where violence, extortion and drugs are prevalent but assistance and communication from prison officials is scarce.

Another CoreCivic prison faces allegations of inmate abuse - Nashville Banner

South Central Correctional Facility, run by CoreCivic in Tennessee, faces allegations of violence, extortion. Families describe a troubled prison environment.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 16d

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 6d

A State Board of Education committee tasked with reviewing English academic standards has recommended expecting students to read texts from diverse cultures and perspectives. Educators say reading diverse texts can promote literacy skills and cultural awareness.

✏️: Lillian Avedian

Revised ELA standards for Tennessee proposed - Nashville Banner

The State Board of Education committee recommends revising ELA reading standards to include texts from diverse cultures and perspectives.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI: @iamstevenhale.bsky.social reported yesterday on Tennessee's newly set execution dates for four people on death row.

Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 7d

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.

✏️: @iamstevenhale.bsky.social

Tennessee Supreme Court schedules four executions for 2026 - Nashville Banner

Tennessee Supreme Court sets execution dates for four death row inmates, including the only woman on the state's death row. Concerns raised about future executions.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 7d

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.

✏️: @iamstevenhale.bsky.social

Tennessee Supreme Court schedules four executions for 2026 - Nashville Banner

Tennessee Supreme Court sets execution dates for four death row inmates, including the only woman on the state's death row. Concerns raised about future executions.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 7d

Around 80 tenants including artists, small businesses and nonprofits were suddenly displaced in September when 100 Taylor was closed for codes violations. The owners hope to reopen the North Nashville creative space before the holidays, but the timeline is unclear.

✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social

Closure of 100 Taylor impacts local North Nashville entrepreneurs - Nashville Banner

100 Taylor, a creative space in North Nashville, was shut down due to code violations, displacing 80 individual businesses, artists, nonprofits and others.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 7d

A new court watch group in Nashville hopes to hold judges and the criminal justice system accountable, educate the public on issues, and help Nashville’s citizens understand what they are voting for.

✏️: @mikeiereiland.bsky.social

Court watch group aims to hold Nashville judges accountable - Nashville Banner

Two men from Memphis are now members of a court watch group in Nashville, hoping to hold the criminal justice system accountable, and sharing their experiences.

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Steven Hale @iamstevenhale.bsky.social · 7d

The Tennessee Supreme Court has set execution dates for four more people, including Christa Pike, the only woman on the state's death row.

- Tony Carruthers: May 21, 2026
- Darrell Hines: August 13, 2026
- Christa Pike: September 30, 2026
- Gary Sutton: December 3, 2026

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 8d

In Vietnamese, there is a phrase that functions as a greeting or slogan of caring: Ăn chưa? Have you eaten yet? It’s a sentiment at the heart of a new cocktail bar and restaurant in Cleveland Park.

✏️: @iamstevenhale.bsky.social

Michelle Pham and Alexis Soler open Eleven11 in Nashville - Nashville Banner

Eleven11, a cocktail bar and restaurant in Nashville, combines Vietnamese flavors with a vibrant atmosphere.

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