Nancy VanReece
@nvanreece.bsky.social
Recovering former elected advocating for professional Womens sports in Nashville, TN
Living an artful life. Travel photography.
Living an artful life. Travel photography.
2026 is hopeful.
December 30, 2025 at 11:55 PM
2026 is hopeful.
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"'Isn’t it wonderful?' says Uncle Billy. 'Mary did it, George, Mary did it.'"
There Is No Mary Problem in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics continue to miss its true—and profound—meaning.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"'Isn’t it wonderful?' says Uncle Billy. 'Mary did it, George, Mary did it.'"
Are most folks here also on Threads?
December 8, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Are most folks here also on Threads?
Heard and 🍿 ready
when a councilmember officially hits the back half of a second term
Tomorrow I start my "unsolicited feedback" tour.
November 18, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Heard and 🍿 ready
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Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
Autumn transition
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Autumn transition
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Good morning to these future governors!
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Good morning to these future governors!
Nate Bargatze is hosting a new network game show that will film at Nashville Municipal Auditorium from Sat, Nov. 1 to Tuesday, Nov. 4. Contestants will try to guess how Americans answered questions, with one winner taking home $67,920 — the average US salary. Tickets are free but there’s a waitlist.
October 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Nate Bargatze is hosting a new network game show that will film at Nashville Municipal Auditorium from Sat, Nov. 1 to Tuesday, Nov. 4. Contestants will try to guess how Americans answered questions, with one winner taking home $67,920 — the average US salary. Tickets are free but there’s a waitlist.
Test run of print. Berthillion - La Brasserie de l’Isle Saint Louis, Paris @berthillon_officiel 12x36 #nvrart #streetphotography #http://tinycameraboldphotos.art
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Test run of print. Berthillion - La Brasserie de l’Isle Saint Louis, Paris @berthillon_officiel 12x36 #nvrart #streetphotography #http://tinycameraboldphotos.art
“Nashville’s housing market hasn’t been affordable for years.”
We can’t avoid the reality that all roads lead to housing. We’ve tried. We realized we shouldn’t, and now, reality is sinking in.
It’s not only Nashville, it’s in every desirable, growing city.
substack.com/profile/3271...
We can’t avoid the reality that all roads lead to housing. We’ve tried. We realized we shouldn’t, and now, reality is sinking in.
It’s not only Nashville, it’s in every desirable, growing city.
substack.com/profile/3271...
Nancy VanReece (@nvanreece)
“Nashville’s housing market hasn’t been affordable for years.”
We can’t avoid the reality that all roads lead to housing. We’ve tried. We realized we shouldn’t, and now, reality is sinking in.
It’s...
substack.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
“Nashville’s housing market hasn’t been affordable for years.”
We can’t avoid the reality that all roads lead to housing. We’ve tried. We realized we shouldn’t, and now, reality is sinking in.
It’s not only Nashville, it’s in every desirable, growing city.
substack.com/profile/3271...
We can’t avoid the reality that all roads lead to housing. We’ve tried. We realized we shouldn’t, and now, reality is sinking in.
It’s not only Nashville, it’s in every desirable, growing city.
substack.com/profile/3271...
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Everyone should read this story. 👇
In North Nashville, a longstanding lack of grocery stores, soaring grocery prices and a changing city leave many without reliable access to food. As the city seeks solutions, some warn food insecurity is getting worse.
✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
Hunger crisis in North Nashville: A closer look - Nashville Banner
Metro Social Services holds food pop-up in North Nashville to address hunger crisis. High turnout reveals growing need for affordable, healthy food access.
nashvillebanner.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Everyone should read this story. 👇
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"Obviously this is a Hollywood-type production," says a local dispatcher, "but in 911 you never know what you’re going to get."
Real 911 Dispatcher Reacts to ‘9-1-1: Nashville’
According to first responder, 'Obviously this is a Hollywood-type production, but in 911 you never know what you’re going to get'
www.nashvillescene.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Obviously this is a Hollywood-type production," says a local dispatcher, "but in 911 you never know what you’re going to get."
Amazing day along Madison Station Blvd at Grassroots & Nudie Suits Festival! Year One!
September 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Amazing day along Madison Station Blvd at Grassroots & Nudie Suits Festival! Year One!
Saturday September 13 the place to be is Madison TN.
September 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Saturday September 13 the place to be is Madison TN.
Renewed thoughts about orbit.
Keep Circling — Nancy VanReece
What of that third astronaut? The commander of the module that circle the moon while the others two became household names for generations.
www.nancyvanreece.com
August 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Renewed thoughts about orbit.
We are so happy to see and hear the results of the Siena Palio through the coverage online. Because of @ic_bellagio and @rhtraveldesign last month, Christina told us about the history of the races and the intergenerational pride of the neighborhoods. Today the horse won from Goose!
🪿 = 🐎.
🪿 = 🐎.
July 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
We are so happy to see and hear the results of the Siena Palio through the coverage online. Because of @ic_bellagio and @rhtraveldesign last month, Christina told us about the history of the races and the intergenerational pride of the neighborhoods. Today the horse won from Goose!
🪿 = 🐎.
🪿 = 🐎.
Many leaders have been talking about this opportunity since it became available. Now is the time to use the tool as wisely as we can, as quickly as we can.
www.bizjournals.com/nashville/ne...
www.bizjournals.com/nashville/ne...
www.bizjournals.com
July 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Many leaders have been talking about this opportunity since it became available. Now is the time to use the tool as wisely as we can, as quickly as we can.
www.bizjournals.com/nashville/ne...
www.bizjournals.com/nashville/ne...
A must read for Nashville’s leaders:
“People ask me, “What do you worry about in Nashville?” Beyond the tangible things of education, transportation, housing — it’s that enough people will feel ownership and accountability for what happens next.”
www.bizjournals.com/nashville/ne...
“People ask me, “What do you worry about in Nashville?” Beyond the tangible things of education, transportation, housing — it’s that enough people will feel ownership and accountability for what happens next.”
www.bizjournals.com/nashville/ne...
June 27, 2025 at 2:56 AM
A must read for Nashville’s leaders:
“People ask me, “What do you worry about in Nashville?” Beyond the tangible things of education, transportation, housing — it’s that enough people will feel ownership and accountability for what happens next.”
www.bizjournals.com/nashville/ne...
“People ask me, “What do you worry about in Nashville?” Beyond the tangible things of education, transportation, housing — it’s that enough people will feel ownership and accountability for what happens next.”
www.bizjournals.com/nashville/ne...
The Mind-Blowing Second Coming of the Oklahoma City Thunder www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/m...
The Mind-Blowing Second Coming of the Oklahoma City Thunder
www.nytimes.com
June 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The Mind-Blowing Second Coming of the Oklahoma City Thunder www.nytimes.com/2025/06/05/m...
One week in Italy 🇮🇹 and enjoying the reset in mind, soul and body. Travel is a blessing and a responsibility. When done well, you travel not as consumers but as ambassadors.
June 10, 2025 at 5:03 AM
One week in Italy 🇮🇹 and enjoying the reset in mind, soul and body. Travel is a blessing and a responsibility. When done well, you travel not as consumers but as ambassadors.
Emerge. Find the light and flourish.
May 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Emerge. Find the light and flourish.
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"As Musk slinks away, spending went up, not down, during his tenure, and DOGE made the government less efficient, not more..."
"A legacy of shattered institutions, weakened public services, and fired civil servants who did nothing but serve their country well..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
"A legacy of shattered institutions, weakened public services, and fired civil servants who did nothing but serve their country well..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
May 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
"As Musk slinks away, spending went up, not down, during his tenure, and DOGE made the government less efficient, not more..."
"A legacy of shattered institutions, weakened public services, and fired civil servants who did nothing but serve their country well..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
"A legacy of shattered institutions, weakened public services, and fired civil servants who did nothing but serve their country well..."
www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...
Feeling patriotic? Me either. However, I do have a renewed respect for sacrifice.
May 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Feeling patriotic? Me either. However, I do have a renewed respect for sacrifice.
I made a new Link Focus on my iPhone called “Watching Basketball” .. but I may also be watching softball. #everyonewatcheswomenssports
May 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I made a new Link Focus on my iPhone called “Watching Basketball” .. but I may also be watching softball. #everyonewatcheswomenssports