The 3 MNPS plans for start times are disappointing, a joke really. All 3 ignore the science about high school start times and the wellbeing of teens. Not surprised, but I am sad. Last night I was angry. I suspect they pretended to study it because the mayor asked them to. They're not serious.

Hey, Nashville, do you remember when we took out a loan* for a billion dollar corporation to help them build their new building? Are you familiar with the book or film, KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON? Thanks to this video in my feed I learned that the two are related: youtu.be/OYmxg5D7oiY?... 🦞

It’s the time of winter where we break out the Bernie Sanders meme our comms person made me to ask y’all to come winter canvassing! The low Sunday night is 10 degrees, come & take care of our neighbors with me & other cool people! bit.ly/otnwintercan...

You will be visited by 3 spirits.

I’ve had the pleasure of being Nicole’s editor at ProPublica these past two years. Holding power to account is what fuels her. And she’s damn good at it. She finds stories. She reports the eff outta them. And she won’t take no for an answer. In the best way.

Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.

Forty years ago, 90% of media outlets were spread across 50 companies. Now, just 5 companies control 90% of the media market. This consolidation hurts consumers and helps oligarchs. 🧵

The onion just prints the news now

thinking about him 👑

Best Screenplay

Best Supporting Performance

I have a baseball signed by Johnny Bench, Dale Murphy, and “Your Ol’Buddy Ernest” Jim Varney. My father worked with Jim. We got to go to a Braves vs Reds game at Fulton County Stadium where Jim was making a public appearance.

The 2026 #SpiritAwards Nominees for Best Screenplay are: A LITTLE PRAYER SORRY, BABY SOVEREIGN SPLITSVILLE TWINLESS

The 2026 #SpiritAwards Best Supporting Performance Nominees are: Jane Levy, A LITTLE PRAYER Archie Madekwe, LURKER Kali Reis, REBUILDING Jacob Tremblay, SOVEREIGN Haipeng Xu, BLUE SUN PALACE

My most-used emojis in 2025: 1. 🎥 (7×) 2. 🦞 (6×) 3. 🙏 (6×) 4. ⭐ (4×) 5. 📽 (1×)

No matter what happens tomorrow, I’m grateful for Aftyn Behn scaring the shit out of these assholes. Every second they spend, every dollar they spend having to defend their +22 gerrymandered district should be inspiration for Democrats everywhere.

Area man who wishes to represent the people of District 7 hides in a billionaire’s garage in District 5.

Pass it along. The Nashville Entertainment Commission (NEC) invites dynamic, visionary, and well-connected leaders in the music, film, and entertainment industries to apply for the role of Executive Director. 🦞 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...

And thanks to Farhang, former director of The Policing Project at NYU and Vanderbilt law professor, for this op-Ed in the Tennessean 🙏🏼 www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...

This is the image that pops into my head every time i hear "Cyber Monday"

Slumber Party Martyrs (flipped), by Robin F. Williams, 2023

Actually incredible resource here. One click to copy all Metro Council emails? Brilliant. (They don’t check the general inbox, don’t tell anybody.) If you don’t want to be surveilled when you go to the Ryman or Robert’s, take a sec and write them a nice email about it. 🦞

#Tennessee #TN07 #Nashville How does that sound for you? I would make sure that @aftynbehn.bsky.social is representing the district in Congress. He meant it when he said you are all suckers and losers.

Of course they did.

Looking for something to watch this weekend? Perhaps you could check out the 3rd highest audience-rated, Certified Fresh film of 2025 according to Rotten Tomatoes still at 93%... A LITTLE PRAYER. Details on where to watch it here: linktr.ee/alittleprayer

Believe it or not, Nashville, this one depends on us. Gonna need you to get real loud about it. Annoy your friends and loved ones!

I just finished listening to this today and would highly recommend you check it out. It's available through the Libby app from Nashville Public Library. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747326...

Early voting starts today and runs through Nov. 26 at these locations.

I early voted today for @aftynbehn.bsky.social in the special election for TN-7. Please ask your family, friends & neighbors to vote. Driving turnout is something each of us can do to push back on getting gerrymandered!

Alternate Headline: People Beginning to Realize Shiny Rocks Not All That?

Dems have the potential to make Mike Johnson’s vote margin even smaller! December 2nd, let’s send another Dem to the US House! Follow/donate/help below 👇

Friday was my last day in the Mayor's Office. Here's a self-guided exit interview with reflections on my 10+ years in the Metro government. It's been a tremendous privilege. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of it. www.mendesfornashville.com/news/exit-in...

Despite a THP spokesperson saying "all stops were made after observations of traffic violations," only about 14 percent of 607 reports from the May 2025 ICE/THP sting list a reason for the traffic stop.

It’s time for an important conversation about school start times. We can improve student health and performance and still address the complicated schedules of today’s teenagers and families. I’m excited to be a part of this effort with Dr. Battle and @metroschools.bsky.social.

A movie you've seen more than seven times with a gif.

Helpful. The carefully curated experience of crushingly wealthy & morally unserious people is a cultural catastrophe we should interrupt & slow down as often as possible. Well done, @billieeilishbr.bsky.social. www.teenvogue.com/story/billie...

Sign onto the form @johnwesssley.bsky.social linked and use the below template to email leadership at WeGo, CHYM and the Mayor! We have to do what we can to ease the crushing burden of SNAP cuts on our most vulnerable neighbors. We take care of each other ❤️ docs.google.com/document/d/1...

At home in my 40s when my younger mates were trying to get me to come out on Saturday nights

If you weren't able to catch A LITTLE PRAYER in the theater, it is now available to rent or purchase on demand as well as on the Academy Screening Room app. You can find links to the various streaming platforms here: linktr.ee/alittleprayer 🎥

I'll have more on it soon, but if you like Ozu and David Strathairn, you owe it to yourself to rent A LITTLE PRAYER youtu.be/_tsHp2PM2lQ?...

The drama A LITTLE PRAYER starring David Strathairn & Jane Levy has been released on digital platforms. Trailer, images & poster here: entertainment-factor.blogspot.com/2025/10/a-li... #alittleprayer #streaming #nowstreaming #indiefilm #davidstrathairn #janelevy @musicboxfilms.com

A Little Prayer. David Strathairn’s eyes will break your heart in a thousand different ways. Probably the best film to come out of North Carolina in a long time.

There’s a scene in A Little Prayer between Jane Levy & David Strathairn that’s a big contender for the best bit of acting I’ve seen all year. Throughout this lovely, deeply human film the two of them are luminous & heartbreaking in equal measure. A kind ode to kindred spirits

Also, Nashville TN: If you know of anyone who will be in need of food, please send them to 2201 Osage St. between 2-5 TODAY for food donations (we partner with a food pantry every Saturday). We are giving away at our Community Day until they run out, so arrive early. Please RT and share.

Hey @nashvilledot.bsky.social why are we tearing up Jefferson Street during morning rush hour?

Only three more screenings of A LITTLE PRAYER

Who has a spare Nudie suit in my size (???) I can borrow for tomorrow?

So the business model is dependent on theft.

[Sun cont'd...2/2] • A BETTER TOMORROW 2:30pm • A BETTER TOMORROW II 4:35pm • A LITTLE PRAYER* (*pre-recorded intro from actor Will Pullen) 4:50pm 8:50pm • A BETTER TOMORROW III: LOVE AND DEATH IN SAIGON 6:40pm > bit.ly/Belcourt-Films

please go see this film. I am so proud of my oldest friend @maxabutler.bsky.social and all his co-workers.