Metro budget hearing day 1 gave us a lesson from a master propagandist. Unbelievable!

Congratulations, @brian-goldstone.bsky.social for winning the Pulitzer for "There Is No Place for Us." If you have not read his book yet, please do so. He writes about the hidden struggles of working families!

I think the real reason I got a new dog is so that I still have plenty of animals to submit to Furball Fridays @citycastnash.bsky.social

Meet Maya, the Jungle Dog! She's been digging in the woods all morning.

How much more greed will American voters tolerate?

Quote of the day from @nashvillebanner.bsky.social

Car dependency is divisive. I like my car, but I want options! I remember sitting in a train reading and talking to friends during my commute to high school. What hurts the most is to see people working so hard for a better future for everyone- just to be defeated by the powerhungry and the rich.

Today's Furball Friday is Tigger! I'm looking forward to Furball Friday because I know I will start my day in a good mood thanks to @citycastnash.bsky.social

NAACP Tennessee President Gloria Sweet-Love filed an emergency petition to stop a new congressional map from going into effect in Davidson County Chancery Court. The lawsuit was filed less than three hours after Gov. Bill Lee signed the new map into law. From @cstephenson.bsky.social.

Have you ever watched legislators' intentional dismantling of democracy? Regardless of your party affiliation, democracy was built on the premise that people have a voice and a right to representation (right to be heard). Follow the excellent reporting of Sam Stockard in @tennesseelookout.com

Local conversations are featured in this documentary that is shown Monday at the Belcourt Theatre. I learned about it thanks to the newsletter from @citycastnash.bsky.social

Read @stelliott.bsky.social's coverage of the Metro Council in @nashvillebanner.bsky.social to stay informed about new policies in Nashville. Support local news! That's the news that affects you directly. Get informed. Get involved.

Stay informed as you witness history: the intentional destruction of democracy! @nashvillebanner.bsky.social @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social Lawmakers Claim New Tennessee Congressional Map Targets ‘Urban’ Areas, Not Black Voters  nashvillebanner.com/2026/05/06/t...

Pay attention! This is why politics is not governance. The four pillars if good governance are Transparency Accountability Rule of Law, and Participation. I guess we all experience right now, every day what pure politics is. Power grab. And we see it at the federal, state, and local levels!

“In Finland, the # of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back to a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” But the current right-wing govt backtracked.

If you're interested in staying informed about important environmental policies right in your backyard and beyond, follow @cstephenson.bsky.social of @tennesseelookout.com Climate change may be the most important topic of our lifetime!

Know your newly elected judges by reading @nashvillebanner.bsky.social!

#MetroCouncilNash on Thursday this week due to election day 🗳️ being today, Tuesday 5/5.

Voting day in Nashville. Go vote!

The United States can’t lead the world in defending press freedom on World Press Freedom Day when it’s actively dismantling it at home.

What f-ed up priorities! The state lags behind in education, people are criminalized for not having a place to sleep, kids go hungry, and healthcare sucks to put it mildly. But by all means, play your power games! Thank you @friedmanadam5.bsky.social, @tennesseelookout.com for keeping us informed.

The week's news roundup is here! @citycastnash.bsky.social

Archie made the news!!!!! He's my Furball Friday! @citycastnash.bsky.social

I met the reader of my column today! I was so thrilled! Grateful to The Contributor for printing my opinion pieces. Grateful for the vendors' support. They are the ones who build their business around this product that they help co-create.

This podcast is truly worth listening to. This is what's happening in this country. Every day. This week in Nashville, a kid whose family is moving into supportive housing said that he is excited to have a place to keep his tooth brush. He was worried about losing it, moving from place to place!

Interesting. And in today’s State of Metro address, no mention of homelessness. But I applaud the Mayor’s focus on affordable housing! I hope media start looking closer at what Metro has been doing with millions of #$S. Who OHS is getting its directives from & why trust in OHS has been deteriorating.

An Emu was loose attacking a woman and her dog?!! Without reading through the entire newsletter of @citycastnash.bsky.social, I wouldn't have known and missed the growing list of exotic animals that keep escaping in Middle Tennessee. 😊 And along the way to that tidbit, I picked up some newsy news.

This is an educational episode, @citycastnash.bsky.social You be the judge: Is Nashville truly concerned about improving the quality of life for locals? Do we have leaders that favor action to implement solutions over talking points and another new plan? People are dying! I'm a bit frustrated.

I informed Winston that the @nashseverewx.com team gave me permission to do what I need to do to him when the storms hit!

Doula care matters. I've listen to many doulas and some recipients over the past couple of years. And made up my mind that we need more doula care and reimburse the doulas at a living wage!

This is why supporting independent news outlets is more important than ever. Thank you @tennesseelookout.com and the entire team lead with integrity by @jhollymc.bsky.social !

Great summary of what the TN Legislature was up to this session. Listen to @citycastnash.bsky.social and sign up as a member.

And this is why I recommend you support independent local news! In TN that includes @tennesseelookout.com @citycastnash.bsky.social @wpln.bsky.social @nashvillebanner.bsky.social @nashvillescene.com And also the Tribune and The Contributor, … Urge them to be bold & hold locals accountable!

Listen to Friday's @citycastnash.bsky.social podcast. It's my week's favorite. And if you become a member you get to listen to the ad-free version!

@marielovesdolly.bsky.social was on Your City Could be Better representing @citycastnash.bsky.social and talking about our grassroots Bench Warriors that fight for the right to sit in public places!

Smog in Davidson County is getting worse, according to the American Lung Association’s annual “State of the Air” report.

Sign up and support @tennesseelookout.com to stay informed about state news! Bill requiring reporting of immigrants by public clinics, other agencies heads to governor’s desk

Fred Henry is today's Furball Friday! You know it's a good day when you see a smiling face like this early in the morning. Become a member of @citycastnash.bsky.social and sign up to their newsletter & you never have to miss a Furball Friday again.

Follow local news that affect you. Read @stelliott.bsky.social to learn what to anticipate in the upcoming budget proposal.

If you had $30 billion. What would you do for your country? Education? Housing? Workforce development? Healthcare? Or addressing that citizens have a living wage and can feed their children? Environment? Or maybe continue destruction at home and abroad?

For all you creatives out there! Listen to this episode of @citycastnash.bsky.social and become a member. Ad free listening is much better & you get some other perks while supporting local news.

Nashville's homelessness-to-housing system is broken. Metro presents constantly at national conferences how great Nashville is doing. I doubt they include in those presentations some of these housing loss experiences that create unnecessary harm & additional barriers.

Oregon tried giving homeless youth $1,000 a month with no strings attached. Here’s what happened - OregonLive.com

Support local news. Become a member! Thank you to @tennesseelookout.com @nashvillebanner.bsky.social @nashvillescene.com @wpln.bsky.social @citycastnash.bsky.social and all those outlets' & other local Podcasts What are your favorites & why?

I'm battling with seasonal allergies and missed watching last night's Metro Council meeting. But thanks to @stelliott.bsky.social and the @nashvillebanner.bsky.social, I got to read the highlights this morning!

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Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations: Alphabet: 8.01% AT&T: 4.6% Meta: 3.57% General Motors: 3.09% Amazon: 1.37% Exxon Mobil: 1.31% Disney: -1.57% CVS Health: -3.88% Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5% This is what a rigged system looks like.

Friday news roundup. Learn what local top news you missed this werk from @citycastnash.bsky.social

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This is a special Furball Friday featuring three feral kitties. Thanks @citycastnash.bsky.social for introducing us to Little Black Kitty, Gray Kitty, and Extra Kitty!