We have not received US job report numbers in a bit. Next one is scheduled for Dec 16. I’m asking myself how botched this will be.

Trump withdraws support of Majorie Taylor Green. If it wasn’t apparent, GOP is melting inside as new vies of power are grasping at straws of what will become. “..and an otherwise normal life to lead,..” Trump What are you talking about?!😅🫠

Matt Van Epps called in Donald Trump for a tele-rally on Thursday, where the president praised the Republican as a "star" and called opponent Aftyn Behn a "lunatic." Meanwhile, the nonpartisan Cook Report moved the race into a competitive category. nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/14/d...

Dear Bluesky Zohran Mamdani showed the Democratic party exactly how to win, but I fear they will totally deny the lesson. Meanwhile, ballroom boy has already pivoted to affordability. Please don’t let the old guard lose yet another election due to corruption and incompetence. Thanks, God

This is big. The new anti-Trump coalition depends on the very working families that billionaire-ran monopolies exploit. Mamdani having antitrust enforcer Lina Khan on his team is going to keep monopolies and hedge fund managers like Bill Ackman (stay in your lane) in NYC up at night :)

Gov. Bill Lee here in Tennessee told New Yorkers that TN is open for business. No doubt, he’s going to sell Nashville and the state to the highest bidder for a conservative paradise that serves the ultra rich. It’s not for regular persons living here. Anything to appease his daddy(Trump).

On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.

The Metro Board of Ethical Conduct on Monday unanimously dismissed allegations that Metro Councilmember Joy Kimbrough had improperly demanded a payment in exchange for a rezoning. ✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social

We live in an episode of Veep

Was your congressional district drawn with a crayon? 🖍️ Because in TN-07, your neighborhood grocery might be in a different district than you. Check to see if you're in: govotetn.org?utm_sou... #Gerrymandering #VoteEarlyVoteAftyn #FlipTN07

Metro Nashville’s Ethics Board hearing has been interesting today. Gave insight into how businesses and Council work with Community Benefit Agreements (CBA). Still ongoing, but has given me more questions about what’s REALLY going on in and around Nashville.

So wild some of Tennessee GOP runs their mouth about NYC issues, and we got peeps in TN struggling living in squalor TODAY. How they even fix their lips with the fake concern is beyond me.

Been really diving deep to understand the landscape and how to organize action in a red state like TN. Lotta windshield time. People across the political spectrum here are saying the same things but w/ a diff flavor. There is a better place if we want it. Truly believe that. To clarity ahead ✨

Murfreesboro: we're headed your way THIS Saturday. Come out to meet Democratic candidate for Governor of Tennessee Jerri Green, hear her vision, and share your priorities for the future of our great state. We hope to see you there! RSVP at bit.ly/green4murfreesboro.

Interesting to see some CMs of Metro Nashville Council clap because of no public comment tonight. Vice Mayor did call it out. The 4H kids who attended saw that 🫠.

Today we found that GoFundMe had set up a page for Nashville Public Media/Nashville Banner. We didn't authorize it. Neither did the 1M other nonprofits that GoFundMe set up pages for. abc7news.com/post/gofundm...

: "Polite word opens up even the iron gates." -- Igbo Proverb

August sales tax figures are in. $76.8M in local option sales tax for Davidson County means $14.0M for transit. Through the first seven months of Choose How You Move, we've generated $96.9M in dedicated funding for transportation projects in Nashville.

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

Mayor Freddie O'Connell announces $104M in transit-related funding, including 17 new sidewalk projects in 10 neighborhoods and 115 new smart signals. ✏️: @scavendish.bsky.social

A VOTE FOR ME IS A VOTE TO RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES Tennessee just moved to certify our Dec. 2 election 3 days after polls close — an unprecedented rush that could decide whether the Epstein files are released. I’ll vote to release them... my opponent will not.

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion. The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion. Read that back. When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

Nashville- A crash on I-65 northbound near Vietnam Vets 12:37pm CT. Commander Chuck is Tennessee’s “ONLY” Traffic Source Delivering 16 Hours Per Day Of “Live” Real-Time Traffic Coverage. You Can’t Fake “LIVE”! Click on commanderchuck.net

Aftyn Behn Wins the Democratic Primary! It’s official — Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th District! 💙 This victory belongs to every volunteer, voter, and believer who knocked doors, made calls, and showed that people power still wins in Tennessee.

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

: "A broken nail does not stop us from building the house." -- Igbo Proverb

Primary election is tomorrow for Tennessee congressional district 7. Show up, show out. With how things seem currently, strong candidate could flip TN. They need the support. If you need real time stats/where to vote: sos.tn.gov/elections/se... Nashville D7, let’s get it rockin’

A constant in my life the last 10 years. Binx Okeke.

Titans first win of season!! They weren’t supposed to win that game by the odds.

You may have heard Marsha Blackburn is running for Governor in Tennessee 🙃. Whose running on the D ticket? One candidate I’ve been really digging is @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social ! Will need all the support possible to flip Tennessee. greenforgovernor.com

HOW IT STARTED VS. HOW IT'S GOING In 2019, I was cited for protesting our former Speaker of the House, now serving time for corruption. In 2025, I'm the only woman running in this seat. Women don't wait for permission to lead — we fight, we build, and we change the game.

THIS moment of clarity is what I hope we can arrive at. We’re stronger than we think. A quote: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” Albert Camus

: "One does not call a hyena to discipline a troublesome goat". -- Igbo Proverb

If you need some pep today.

If you were in the room during Hegseth and Trump's speech, and you'd like to share your response anonymously, reach out to me on Signal (in bio.) Share widely.

early Nashville traffic rapture report: LOTTA unsaved folks it turns out

They're about to shut down the government to protect the Epstein Files from disclosure. Whatever is in the files must be so unhinged as to be beyond imagination.

A lot of Tylenol consumed at the U.N. today

WeGo has 1,500 stops with no place to sit. I look forward to the completion of the Choose How You Sit initiative. As a city, we shouldn’t have to wait for perfect to move the ball forward.

Hey friends, just some basic infosec stuff to keep in mind. - Don’t update Tik Tok. Hopefully you didn’t download the new app. - If you can(you can), look at other options outside of Open Ai products. Be weary of wrappers that still use it. -If on IOS mobile devices - Turn off Apple Intelligence.

HAVE YOU VOTED EARLY YET??? Polls are open this Saturday across CD7! Today Miss Renee & I are at Bordeaux Library talking to voters about how we can make life more affordable for Tennesseans. Check your polling place and time by clicking the link below! www.aftynforcongress...

Maybe this is a hot take, but something I’ve noticed regarding number of endorsements. Particularly in Tennessee congressional District 7. They mean something, but not at the level they have in past. You need the right ones, NOT the most.

@voteluismata.bsky.social just an appreciation. Use to be involved with CWA, saw ya holding sign somewhere. Heard ya speak. Seen ya at some events. Thank you for organizing in Tennessee. It means something. You belong.

TENNESSEE WOMEN ARE RAGE VOTING A small glimpse into early vote totals shows that women are outvoting men 65% to 35%! This gap may decrease, but women are using this race to show they are fed up with what's going on. Aftyn is the only woman seeking the Democratic nomination.

Nashville’s bench building party this Saturday! RSVP below

WKRN Nashville Channel 2 is owned by Nexstar. I can only imagine what things will be like by this time next year. (JoJo Rabbit looms in my mind)

Before he was a Senator, a candidate for President, and our greatest champion in the fight against oligarchy, Bernie Sanders was the four-term Mayor of Burlington, VT. I sat down with Bernie in Astoria to talk about the lessons he learned—and the work ahead.

finally got the bill for my upcoming study abroad. anyone wanna commission me to help offset the costs?

Know who I’m voting 4. Have talked with all the candidates on ticket. @aftynbehn.bsky.social is the only candidate on it actually ready to do the work for Tennesseean’s now. No shade to other candidates, just what it is. HMU 4 ride, assistance,etc. #tennessee #earlyvote #specialelection #politics

A perfect afternoon in Astoria.