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Emily Siner came to me a year ago with this idea: What if we take an in depth look at the Geier v. Tennessee case over TSU funding? A great idea, since the Tennessee legislature continues its involvement in the only public HBCU in the state. This is part one of four.
The Debt: What does Tennessee owe its only public historically Black university? Journalist Emily Siner writes about the legal case that changed higher education in the state, with continuing ramifications for Tennessee State University. Produced by @tennesseelookout.com & @wpln.bsky.social.
The Debt: Almost 60 years ago, a court case at TSU transformed Tennessee higher education • Tennessee Lookout
"The Debt," produced by Tennessee Lookout and WPLN News, tells of the lawsuit at the heart of Tennessee State University's funding struggles.
tennesseelookout.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Emily Siner came to me a year ago with this idea: What if we take an in depth look at the Geier v. Tennessee case over TSU funding? A great idea, since the Tennessee legislature continues its involvement in the only public HBCU in the state. This is part one of four.
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Good read. A lot of the LIHTC PILOTs coming through MDHA recently have been heavy on 3+BR units. Something worth watching.
www.vox.com/policy/46981...
www.vox.com/policy/46981...
Cities made a bet on millennials — but forgot one key thing
Can cities learn to love kids again?
www.vox.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Good read. A lot of the LIHTC PILOTs coming through MDHA recently have been heavy on 3+BR units. Something worth watching.
www.vox.com/policy/46981...
www.vox.com/policy/46981...
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Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, AI related stocks have accounted for 75% of S&P 500 returns, 79% of earnings growth, and 90% of capital spending (Capex and R&D) growth. am.jpmorgan.com/content/dam/...
November 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, AI related stocks have accounted for 75% of S&P 500 returns, 79% of earnings growth, and 90% of capital spending (Capex and R&D) growth. am.jpmorgan.com/content/dam/...
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Charges against James Comey and Letitia James were thrown out by a federal judge today. “The basic safeguards of the criminal-justice system are proving to be some of the most effective checks on Trump’s power,” Randall D. Eliason argues:
Why the Comey Prosecution Is Falling Apart
In the criminal-justice system, when the president’s bluster collides with facts and evidence, he keeps losing.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Charges against James Comey and Letitia James were thrown out by a federal judge today. “The basic safeguards of the criminal-justice system are proving to be some of the most effective checks on Trump’s power,” Randall D. Eliason argues:
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As Metro attempts to address local housing needs through zoning policy, a new partnership is channeling its focus on preventing the displacement of longtime Nashvillians.
https://bit.ly/47AbALj
https://bit.ly/47AbALj
Partnership will address code violations with home repairs
Metro announces initiative with Rebuilding Together Nashville to prevent displacement
www.nashvillepost.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
As Metro attempts to address local housing needs through zoning policy, a new partnership is channeling its focus on preventing the displacement of longtime Nashvillians.
https://bit.ly/47AbALj
https://bit.ly/47AbALj
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if you're gonna pass a law enabling ADUs (which you should), package it with plan books and forgivable loans in exchange for affordable rents. I regret to inform Nashville that Charlotte appears to be doing something "very cool"
www.charlottenc.gov/City-News/Ci...
www.charlottenc.gov/City-News/Ci...
City of Charlotte Launches New Accessory Dwelling Units Program
The City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services Department is making it easier for property owners to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property with the new Queen City ADU Program.
www.charlottenc.gov
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
if you're gonna pass a law enabling ADUs (which you should), package it with plan books and forgivable loans in exchange for affordable rents. I regret to inform Nashville that Charlotte appears to be doing something "very cool"
www.charlottenc.gov/City-News/Ci...
www.charlottenc.gov/City-News/Ci...
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Colleagues @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social and @stelliott.bsky.social obtained 1,700 pages of Tennessee Highway Patrol incident reports that detail the stops and arrests during the May ICE operation in Nashville. nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/05/t...
Reviewing records of ICE, THP immigration operation in Nashville - Nashville Banner
A review of records from ICE and THP's immigration sting in Nashville raises concerns about racial profiling and lack of transparency. Advocates demand accountability.
nashvillebanner.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Colleagues @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social and @stelliott.bsky.social obtained 1,700 pages of Tennessee Highway Patrol incident reports that detail the stops and arrests during the May ICE operation in Nashville. nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/05/t...
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The Metro Council will consider a River North rezoning and a potential 308-acre expansion of Beaman Park at its meeting on Tuesday. Here’s our rundown of the agenda:
✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social
✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social
Agenda rundown for next Nashville Metro Council meeting - Nashville Banner
The Nasville Metro Council meets Tuesday, and the agenda includes a wide range of appointments, rule amendments, resolutions, and legislative proposals.
nashvillebanner.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The Metro Council will consider a River North rezoning and a potential 308-acre expansion of Beaman Park at its meeting on Tuesday. Here’s our rundown of the agenda:
✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social
✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social
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Hey Nashville! Join us at the Southern Festival of Books where Serina K. Gilbert and I will be discussing From the Fiery Furnace to the Promise Land: Stories of a Tennessee Reconstruction Community.
Our Session begins at 3 pm and will be broadcast on
C-SPAN. 🧵
www.sofestofbooks.org/schedule
Our Session begins at 3 pm and will be broadcast on
C-SPAN. 🧵
www.sofestofbooks.org/schedule
October 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Hey Nashville! Join us at the Southern Festival of Books where Serina K. Gilbert and I will be discussing From the Fiery Furnace to the Promise Land: Stories of a Tennessee Reconstruction Community.
Our Session begins at 3 pm and will be broadcast on
C-SPAN. 🧵
www.sofestofbooks.org/schedule
Our Session begins at 3 pm and will be broadcast on
C-SPAN. 🧵
www.sofestofbooks.org/schedule
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For fans of architecture, did you know that Nashville, TN has SO MUCH Black architecture that there's an entire driving tour you can take to see the 9 most prominent buildings? Written by our own @learothawms.bsky.social it is FREE on Nashville Sites.
nashvillesites.org/tours/mckiss...
nashvillesites.org/tours/mckiss...
Nashville Sites
nashvillesites.org
October 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
For fans of architecture, did you know that Nashville, TN has SO MUCH Black architecture that there's an entire driving tour you can take to see the 9 most prominent buildings? Written by our own @learothawms.bsky.social it is FREE on Nashville Sites.
nashvillesites.org/tours/mckiss...
nashvillesites.org/tours/mckiss...
I cannot agree with @rollinhorton.bsky.social more. Housing preservation is just as vital as new development, particularly for those most vulnerable to displacement.
Nashville’s homelessness problem is a housing problem - one of choice. Rising housing costs force our most vulnerable residents onto the streets
A Labor Day reminder: today there isn't a single city, metro area, or state in the U.S. where a full-time minimum-wage worker can afford a modest 2-bedroom apartment.
Millions of people with jobs—even multiple jobs—aren't safe from homelessness in this country.
Millions of people with jobs—even multiple jobs—aren't safe from homelessness in this country.
September 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I cannot agree with @rollinhorton.bsky.social more. Housing preservation is just as vital as new development, particularly for those most vulnerable to displacement.
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The housing crisis is requiring creative scrambling and new partnerships from health care organizations to keep older patients out of expensive nursing homes as homelessness grows.
Amid growing 'scandal' of elder homelessness, health care groups aim to help
The housing crisis is requiring creative scrambling and new partnerships from health care organizations to keep older patients out of expensive nursing homes as homelessness grows.
n.pr
August 16, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The housing crisis is requiring creative scrambling and new partnerships from health care organizations to keep older patients out of expensive nursing homes as homelessness grows.
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Kentucky hospital group warns of closures, reduced services, job losses due to Medicaid cuts www.lex18.com/news/coverin...
Kentucky hospital group warns of closures, reduced services, job losses due to Medicaid cuts
Healthcare in Kentucky is facing a tough future with billions in Medicaid cuts on the horizon, according to the Kentucky Hospital Association.
www.lex18.com
August 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Kentucky hospital group warns of closures, reduced services, job losses due to Medicaid cuts www.lex18.com/news/coverin...
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August 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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Learned last night that we’re getting a Netflix miniseries on the Garfield assassination with Michael Shannon as Garfield and Nick Offerman as Chester A. Arthur, and how are we not all talking about this? www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
April 29, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Learned last night that we’re getting a Netflix miniseries on the Garfield assassination with Michael Shannon as Garfield and Nick Offerman as Chester A. Arthur, and how are we not all talking about this? www.netflix.com/tudum/articl...
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For more info on this day and a look at the villains responsible for it and other acts of terror in the Music City, check out @betsyphillips.bsky.social Dynamite Nashville.
April 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
For more info on this day and a look at the villains responsible for it and other acts of terror in the Music City, check out @betsyphillips.bsky.social Dynamite Nashville.
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A federal judge set a March trial in Elon Musk’s challenge to Sam Altman’s plans to overhaul OpenAI’s business structure, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash between the two billionaires.
Musk-Altman Showdown Over OpenAI Overhaul Set for March Trial
A federal judge set a March trial in Elon Musk’s challenge to Sam Altman’s plans to overhaul OpenAI’s business structure, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash between the two billionaires.
www.bloomberg.com
April 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
A federal judge set a March trial in Elon Musk’s challenge to Sam Altman’s plans to overhaul OpenAI’s business structure, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash between the two billionaires.
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let’s see who has the unfortunate task of ringing the opening bell tomorrow … ah perfect
April 3, 2025 at 3:42 AM
let’s see who has the unfortunate task of ringing the opening bell tomorrow … ah perfect
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While the Scene is free both online and in print, it isn’t cheap to produce. Help support the journalists, photographers, delivery drivers, salespeople and designers who bring you the Scene every week by joining our membership program.
March 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
While the Scene is free both online and in print, it isn’t cheap to produce. Help support the journalists, photographers, delivery drivers, salespeople and designers who bring you the Scene every week by joining our membership program.
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Thought I was running late but looks like either they were waiting for me or technical difficulties. We are going to build so many homes for flamingos.
March 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Thought I was running late but looks like either they were waiting for me or technical difficulties. We are going to build so many homes for flamingos.
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Josh Haston is speaking in support of RS2025-1101, which requests depts to "research and determine the feasibility of the
creation of a special revolving loan fund to issue loans for affordable housing that allow for smaller investments from members of the Nashville community."
creation of a special revolving loan fund to issue loans for affordable housing that allow for smaller investments from members of the Nashville community."
March 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Josh Haston is speaking in support of RS2025-1101, which requests depts to "research and determine the feasibility of the
creation of a special revolving loan fund to issue loans for affordable housing that allow for smaller investments from members of the Nashville community."
creation of a special revolving loan fund to issue loans for affordable housing that allow for smaller investments from members of the Nashville community."
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BREAKING: Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn is retiring after ~30 years. This comes after the growing concerns among attorneys about her competency on the bench, which the Banner covered extensively last year. nashvillebanner.com/2025/03/12/n...
Nashville judge Cheryl Blackburn to retire after 29 years - Nashville Banner
Longest serving Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn to retire after 29 years on the bench, amid competency concerns.
nashvillebanner.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
BREAKING: Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn is retiring after ~30 years. This comes after the growing concerns among attorneys about her competency on the bench, which the Banner covered extensively last year. nashvillebanner.com/2025/03/12/n...
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Hemingway, evergreen
February 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Hemingway, evergreen