data visualization is my passion.

Company selling license plate reading cameras lies to city council, loses contract. "Flock’s [official]... told the [Oshkosh city] council that [its] system did not ‘create a pattern or heat map of an individual’s movement’ through [extended] tracking of their vehicles." www.aclu.org/news/privacy...

Introducing Nashville People's Journal, a local news outlet Mike Lacy (of Rich Text) and I are launching... today! On our website (peoplesjournalism.org) you'll be able to see our source docs uploaded to archive.org, available for you to see and analyze yourself.

🔥 HOT TAKE ALERT: It’s too hot outside. Drink some water and take a rest.

This Danville, VA city council candidate made a very dramatic video about sidewalks and public safety, and I love it and him. Worrying about a possible milkshake duck situation, I looked at his FB page, but he seems ok. Juneteenth celebrations, community outreach, Methodists. A solid old gent.

I hereby declare that Rudy Giuliani be stripped of the title "America's Mayor" for multiple reasons and nominate Zohan Mamdani

When I was first elected to council, District 30 was one of the only districts without a community center, library, or park. Seven years later, we’re finally here. It’s hard to put into words just how much work went into making this happen and how much joy it brings me to see it become a reality.

libraries too 😢

I am so incredibly Zohran-pilled

You can just do things.

The substitute budget cut over $1.5mm from MNPS. I tried to restore some $$ as I was told that funding would affect early childhood education programs, which is the largest budget item for many families. Other members acted as if I was being dramatic. /1 nashvillebanner.com/2026/06/24/m...

Anyone have any leads on any easy, low-stress, low-qualification, extremely high-paying jobs?

Good news: On 7/1, Kratom will be off the shelves in TN. Bed news: Kratom is highly addictive. Withdrawal is generally brutal, with it being ranked as bad as heroin and other opioids. Folks who’ve been regularly buying Kratom legally may turn to other, illegal drugs to address withdrawal. /1

I would love to stop thinking about NDP but the more I learn the worse it is. I’ve confirmed that what we heard tuesday — that they do not maintain operating reserves — came straight from Tom Turner to Metro staff. Coupled with the lawsuit allegations this looks to be a very poorly run operation

It’s really funny to hear conservatives be so upset about the alleged wasteful spending and mismanagement of things but it takes the socialist on council to ask about the basic financial stability of an organization.

Chat, did the council do oversight last night?

The 2015-2019 #MetroCouncilNash was the most progressive council we have seen — and may ever see — in Nashville. I will not be taking questions at this time.

$1 🙃🙃🙃

Non-USD areas of the county have been underpaying for decades. And a reminder: everyone pays GSD taxes. Including people in the USD. I wrote about the infamous Raftelis study for the @nashvillescene.com back in my writing days: www.nashvillescene.com/news/citylim...

Fiery floor speeches from @sandrafornash.bsky.social are one of the very, VERY few things that make me miss covering #MetroCouncilNash.

I’d like to hear how collaborative they are on something like the 3rd avenue bike lane that’s been designed since 2021 www.nashville.gov/sites/defaul...

An agency with a collaborative spirit would meaningfully engage with councilmembers’ concerns instead of THREATENING TO SUE over their budget not being rubber stamped.

NDP DOES NOT HAVE A COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT. THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN COLLABORATION UNLESS IT SERVES TO PROMOTE THEIR DESIRED POLICY OUTCOMES.

nashville job market got me wishing i were a nepo baby 😭

HAPPY PRIDE TO YOU TOO, @bradlander.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

I would like to wish everyone, including all haters and losers (of which, sadly, there are many) a truly happy and enjoyable 615 Day!

INBOX: @mayor.nashville.gov signs executive order regarding large scale data center construction. Still reading through but wanted to share

56 to Rivergate completely packed. We love to see it!

The MHZC? Whitewashing??? SURELY you must be mistaken...

Who has an in with the Zoo? We need matching t-shirts for this. We will win if we have matching t-shirts. This is what my years of following the BZA, Planning Commission, and Council have taught me. But it’s not enough to all wear the same color. Even buttons don’t do it. It’s the matching shirts.

Bus Baby > Bus Boys

In related news: the 76 continues to suck, though I do appreciate its existence, and the 56 remains unbeaten. cc @jspencersharpe.bsky.social

Here’s my thing, CM Johnston had two opportunities to timely file here legislation. She didn’t. She filed two poorly written pieces of legislation, that the zoo data center wouldn’t be subject to if the permits have already been awarded, that the state can preempt.

🚨THERE IS A BABY ON THE BUS🚨 Reason #27 why taking the bus can be awesome.

Would it surprise y’all to know that I just stood at a crosswalk making eye contact with multiple drivers who refused to stop to let me cross?

finally, a lawsuit that says they blew up the library

I think if these guys are willing to openly carry firearms while committing felony vehicle theft they might also be willing to use a screwdriver to remove the license plate

tfw you can’t even beg at the beg button…

Asking “do you want to take this outside?” is way worse in a meeting than “what the fuck are you doing?” imo.

Maybe a #MetroCouncilNash break for some guided meditation/deep breathing exercises before potentially emotional votes would be in order.

happy to say that I am firmly devoted to the deonte harrell fan club. willing to chair but welcome other applicants.

I love my sweet 15-year-old cat, but there is nothing quite like a two-year-old golden retriever to lift your spirits when you’re having a shit day.

Remembering when @jspencersharpe.bsky.social told me he will ♥️ posts he doesn’t even understand because he’s “an incredibly supportive friend”

Happy Nuclear Family Month! 🏳️‍🌈

Hi good morning I’m pissed off!