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Journalist in Nashville, from Alabama https://nashvillebanner.com/newsletters/?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=staff&utm_campaign=newsletter-fall-25

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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · Jan 28

I cover government and politics in Nashville and Tennessee.

If you have a story idea here’s how you can reach me:

Email: [email protected]

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 16h

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 · 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.

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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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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 16d

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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 12d

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Sarah Grace Taylor @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social · 12d

We got new footage of a May ICE arrest in Nashville. Every law enforcement face is blurred and the THP refuses to identify the trooper who repeatedly covers them removes his bodycam. But in this clip, you can hear the trooper and ICE discussing flaws in the local sting and changes at ICE.

ICE, THP operation footage raises transparency issues - Nashville Banner

Newly released footage reveals how Tennessee Highway Patrol and ICE managed an immigration sting in Nashville, raising concerns about transparency.

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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 12d

Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 13d

I demand @nashvillescene.com revive TV recap blogging culture for 911:Nashville.

Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 13d

Yeah it’s pretty weird. It has three (maybe four actually) councilmembers

Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 13d

This is part of the @nashvillebanner.bsky.social's ZIP Code Project:

ZIP Code Project - Nashville Banner

The ZIP Code Project is a yearlong effort to get a sense of the challenges our communities face, and the successes that fly under the radar. We’ve assigned 13 of our staffers at the Banner to a ZIP co...

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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 13d

I'm looking for people to meet, events to attend and stories to tell in the 37217 ZIP code (Percy Priest, Smith Springs, Nashboro Village, part of Murfreesboro Pike and south side of the airport). If you know of anything I should check out in the area, please let me know.

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Ryan Nanni @celebrityhottub.bsky.social · 13d

one thing that remains unchanged between now and 100 years ago: if you have a big baby, they’re gonna put you in the news

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A new record was set at Nashville’s premier birthing center this week.

TriStar Centennial Women’s Hospital announced the birth of Baby Cassian, who weighed in at 12 pounds, 14 ounces.

The hospital reported that Cassian is the largest baby born at Centennial in the last three years.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 14d

Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975, died in Franklin today. She was 95.

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Sara Jane Moore, who tried to kill Gerald Ford, dies at 95 - Nashville Banner

Sara Jane Moore, who attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975, dies at 95. She was radicalized by revolutionary politics and the Patricia Hearst kidnapping.

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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 14d

Bob Mendes, a top adviser and campaign supporter of Mayor Freddie O'Connell, is leaving the Nashville mayor's office at the end of next month.

Top Nashville Mayoral Aide Bob Mendes Stepping Down - Nashville Banner

Bob Mendes, top adviser to Mayor Freddie O'Connell, is leaving the mayor's office. His departure marks a key exit from the team.

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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 14d

Today's edition includes the news that the Metro Audit Committee approved an audit of the Office of Homeless Services requested by Councilmember Ginny Welsch. For that and more, subscribe to our free email list:

Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 16d

I'm biased, but I think the Nashville Banner is the best source for Nashville and Tennessee news. There's no paywall on the stories, and the daily morning newsletter is free, too. It includes our stories plus exclusive news blurbs and links.

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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 15d

WeGo finance person said the amount designated for this program is vague/uncertain but that’s a good question

Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 15d

WeGo and mayor’s office representatives are outlining the free bus fare program for low-income riders funded by the 2024 transit referendum and set for implementation in the coming months.

Journey Pass: Free bus fare for low-income riders by WeGo - Nashville Banner

WeGo and mayor's office outline the Journey Pass program, offering free bus fare for low-income riders in the coming months.

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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 16d

I'm biased, but I think the Nashville Banner is the best source for Nashville and Tennessee news. There's no paywall on the stories, and the daily morning newsletter is free, too. It includes our stories plus exclusive news blurbs and links.

Sign up here:

Newsletters - Nashville Banner

Sign up for our free daily newsletter. Start each day with a rundown of the most important stories impacting our city and state.

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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 17d

What was going on in 1987

Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 19d

On being a pedestrian on Dickerson:

“It will make you shit in your britches. Hold your breath, talk to the Lord before you cross.”

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Dangerous Dickerson Pike: A Nashville safety concern - Nashville Banner

Pedestrians walking along and crossing Dickerson Pike in Nashville face significant safety issues. For a number of reasons, there are no quick fixes.

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 20d

GOP Senator Cynthia Lummis: "Under normal times, in normal circumstances, I tend to think that the First Amendment should always be sort of the ultimate right... I don't feel that way anymore." www.semafor.com/article/09/1...

Kimmel’s suspension prompts free-speech Republicans to reconsider their boundaries

One Republican said she no longer considers the First Amendment to “be sort of the ultimate right,” as she would “in normal circumstances.”

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 20d

Mark Green retired from Congress to go into business with a lobbyist, hoping to compete with Chinese companies in other countries.

Ex-Congressman Mark Green discusses his new business, Prosimos - Nashville Banner

After retiring from Congress, Mark Green started a company called Prosimos, which aims to counter Chinese business ventures and promote American businesses globally.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 20d

In 2021, a Nashville woman was shot and tased by police during a mental health crisis. A district court dismissed her federal lawsuit, but an appeals court revived it this week.

Appeals court revives lawsuit in Nashville police shooting - Nashville Banner

A federal appeals court allows a lawsuit against Nashville police officers and Metro to proceed in the case of a woman tased and shot during a mental health crisis.

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 22d

The Metro Council meets Tuesday night, when it will continue its review of a proposed land swap with a Dolly Parton hotel downtown. See what else is on the agenda:

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Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 26d

Memphis is the backup plan apparently

Trump shelves Chicago crackdown plans for now as advisers warn of legal headaches | CNN Politics

There’s a reason President Donald Trump shelved his publicly stated plans to target Chicago as the next city for his domestic crime push and instead turned his sights on Memphis.

Stephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 26d

“We don’t have any belief that there’s going to be National Guard movement here,” Metro Nashville Police spokesperson Don Aaron told the Banner.

Nashville officials monitor National Guard deployment in Memphis - Nashville Banner

President Donald Trump announces National Guard deployment to Memphis, but Nashville officials don't see a similar action in their city.

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