Rest in peace and power, Vonda McDaniel. Your legacy is immeasurable.
Ashley Bachelder
@aebachelder.bsky.social
Nashvillian. Academic turned Organizer turned Metro Creature. she/her. Interim Executive Director Metro Nashville Arts Commission. Views/posts my own.🦞
For Nashville. I’m doing serious research out west.
Do you love Bike Fun? Voces de Nashville, the best spot to take a Spanish class? Folks on bikes delivering burritos to the unhoused? Community gardens at schools? Mutual aid for immigrants? All this work and more happens inside Woodbine UMC. You can support all this work by donating to rebuild!
East Nashville Urban Design@urbaneastnash.bsky.social · 3mo agoWoodbine United Methodist Church had its windows smashed out recently. Their insurance deductible is $10k. They're raising $ to cover the deductible & to do some other needed repairs. This church is a complex that houses community groups including @bikefun.bsky.social givebutter.com/repairing-wu...
This position closes next Monday the 6th. Full details here: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...
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Metro Arts Nashville@metroartsnash.bsky.social · 4mo agoWe're hiring! Metro Arts is now hiring for a Grants Coordinator. Learn more and apply here: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...
Apply to work with me! Must love spreadsheets & people. Salary range $62k - $71.9k. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...
Grants Coordinator (ASO3) - Arts Commission
The Grants Coordinator reports to the Strategic Grants and Initiatives Manager and supports the implementation, administration, and evaluation of the Metro Nashville Arts Commission’s community fundin...
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Metro Arts Nashville@metroartsnash.bsky.social · 4mo agoWe're hiring! Metro Arts is now hiring for a Grants Coordinator. Learn more and apply here: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...
We celebrated a new third space today with the opening of the Old Hickory Community Center, including the unveiling of Wings of Time, @metroartsnash.bsky.social’s newest public art installation! 17 life size great blue herons, reflecting a community driven-design,
Nashville emergency: 3 Overnight Warming Shelters Available: Fairgrounds, Expo 1: 401 Wingrove St; Madison Community Ctr: 550 N. Dupont Ave; SE Community Ctr: 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy.
I have been actively involved in protest movements for 24 years. I have never seen anything approaching this scale. Minneapolis is not accepting what's happening here. ICE fucking murdered a woman for participating in this, and all that did is bring out more people, from more walks of life.
Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears: archive.is/ur35j
I’m not on here much these days, but here’s my end of year message from Metro Arts, where I’ve spent most of my past year. Looking forward to what’s ahead 💫
This week's cover story: The 2025 Nashvillians of the Year are the people behind Music City MigraWatch. These everyday citizens document ICE in their own communities.
Nashvillians of the Year: Music City MigraWatch
Everyday citizens document ICE, warn neighbors in effort to resist mass deportations in their own communities
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Today’s episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking ways to help our unhoused neighbors right now: The incredible @kellykitty.bsky.social from Open Table Nashville is here to teach us how to join their winter canvassing efforts — and why they matter. Take care of each other 💛
How To Help Nashville’s Unhoused Neighbors This Winter - City Cast Nashville
When the temperatures drop below freezing, Open Table Nashville volunteers hit the streets to canvass our unhoused neighbors, help them get to shel...
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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...
The members of the Nashville Entertainment Commission are ready to move forward with hiring the commission's first executive director. If you're in the entertainment industry (or know someone who is) check out this opportunity! 🦞
Max A. Butler@maxabutler.bsky.social · 8mo agoPass 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...
Council just unanimously approved a bus fare suspension amendment to a SNAP resolution (left). WeGo announced new Journey Pass enrollment events earlier today (right) but council just sent a clear message that we must do more Share these events with SNAP recipients and service providers:
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students. Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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A growing coalition is calling on WeGo to freeze fares during the lapse in SNAP benefits. Riders shouldn’t have to choose between going to the food bank and going to a Metro agency to get a bus pass. Let’s make transit a lifeline, not a burden. Add your name or org: docs.google.com/forms/d/1sPu...
Metro leadership at its best! Thank you @aebachelder.bsky.social for taking the time for this Q&A in The Contributor - and especially for showing us how a city can change leadership to implement corrective action. Leadership matters! thecontributor.org/qa-with-ashl...
Q&A with Ashley Bachelder
Bachelder’s background is in public health and community organizing.
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Nashville traffic has nothing on New Hampshire leaf peeping traffic in October 🍂
Position closes this Thursday ⬇️
Ashley Bachelder@aebachelder.bsky.social · 11mo agoThe Strategic Grants and Initiatives Manager will lead the development, planning, and oversight of the Metro Nashville Arts Commission’s community funding programs and initiatives, including annual grant programs. Role includes supervision. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...
We announced our newest round of Metro Arts grants yesterday 🥳 This cycle covers 165 grants totaling $3,262,593 to support nonprofit arts organizations and artist-led community projects across Davidson County. Full details: www.metroartsnashville.gov
The Strategic Grants and Initiatives Manager will lead the development, planning, and oversight of the Metro Nashville Arts Commission’s community funding programs and initiatives, including annual grant programs. Role includes supervision. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...
Strategic Grants and Initiatives Manager (ASM)
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Strategic Grants and Initiatives Manager is a full-time Civil Service position responsible for leading the development, planning, and oversight of the Metro Na...
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Metro Arts is recruiting for two senior level positions: one that will oversee our grants and community funding programs, and one that will oversee our award winning public art program. Details below, spread the word! 🦞
How am I? I made a roast chicken and veggies three weeks ago and just got around to cleaning the moldy dregs out of my dutch oven. Follow me for more tips on how to have no work/life balance whatsoever!
Nashville artists are building creative community at Kreate Hub, a coworking and shared studio space opened at the former Gibson Guitar headquarters in South Nashville. ✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social
Kreate Hub: Democratizing art in Nashville - Nashville Banner
Kreate Hub, a coworking space for artists in Nashville, is democratizing art by providing affordable studios and fostering a creative community.
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It's council committee chair update season: 2025-2026 Chairs: Budget: Kyontze Toombs Public Health & Safety: Jordan Huffman Transportation: Quin Evans-Segal Government Operations- Olivia Hill Arts, Parks, Libraries: Terry Vo Rules: Tom Cash Charter Revision: Clay Capp Congratulations! 🦞
Metro Arts is seeking grant reviewers! Community members read and score all our grant apps to help determine funding recommendations. See more info here, and deadline to apply is Aug 15. This is a paid opportunity 🖌️🎨🕺🏽🎥 www.metroartsnashville.gov/grant-paneli...
Calls to Community Grant Panelists | Metro Arts Nashville
Grant panelists opportunities and calls from Metro Arts: Nashville Office of Arts + Culture
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They Fought with Words: Leaders, Lawyers and Educators. A stunning mural on Looby Community Center and our newest public artwork. Commissioned by Metro Arts and created by Creative Girls Rock and lead artist Elisheba Mrozik. Go see it 🤩
Temp art where trees are being impacted by emerald ash 🎨
