Thanks to the @nashvillebanner.bsky.social for this very well researched and written story about the complexity of providing childcare, and sharing a bright spot about Fannie Battle, which relocated and expanded to the Eastwood neighnorhood a several years ago nashvillebanner.com/2026/07/27/n....

Nashville childcare adjusts, expands amid funding cuts - Nashville Banner

Fannie Battle Day Home for Children's expansion is a positive development as Nashville faces and array of challenges to affordable and accessible childcare.

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As someone who uses WeGo to get to and from the airport, I am very happy to see this schedule improvement rolling out this quarter. I hope that ridership increases as wait times decrease, and that further schedule improvements as in the future.

Sean Parker@seanforfive.com · last mo.

Lots more to come but this is a significant improvement in WeGo service to BNA. Check the schedule and see if WeGo works for your next BNA flight! www.wegotransit.com/ride/maps-sc...

Thanks to the @nashvillescene.com for sharing this story about the Red Frogs volunteer organization that is helping to make Nashville’s downtown safer and more welcoming www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint.... I have enjoyed learning more about this great group this year.

Red Frogs Plan Largest Presence at Downtown July Fourth Celebration

Early intervention group offers preventative services for partygoers

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My cat Little Grey is enjoying some lap time while joining me in watching tonight’s Metro Council meeting.

Timeline cleanse, Lt. McQuail deputized to direct traffic tinyurl.com/46tn6rvs.

Chicken on the run: Police deputize lost chicken as Lt. McQuail

The chicken didn't just cross the road, it blocked traffic.

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Really appreciated Demetria’s wonderful interview with my East Nashville neighbor, Margot McCormack. Give it a listen!

Steve Cavendish@scavendish.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The most Nashville thing possible: Demetria Kalodimos talks to Margot McCormack about the restaurant, closing it and a quarter century of the city's restaurant history. nashvillebanner.com/2026/05/31/m...

Man, that Orioles win was something.

Thanks to @nashvillescene.com for this story that highlights some of the “other duties as assigned” of councilmembers www.nashvillescene.com/news/citylim.... CM @erinfor12.bsky.social is the best!

Street View: How Unusual Animals End Up in Hermitage

District 12 Councilmember Erin Evans deals with domestic animals and exotic pets that run (or crawl, or slither) loose in her district

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Metro Planning has launched the Ecological Conservation Strategy (ECS) to shape a future where Nashville continues to grow and thrive while preserving the landscapes, ecosystems, and sense of place that makes it unique.

Wrapped up my visit to Detroit for the American Planning Assn #NPC26 conference with a ride on the Qline streetcar. This national planning conference provided a good opportunity to experience a new city with @metronashplan.bsky.social coworkers and learn from other practitioners around the country.

Thanks to East Nashvillian Allison Cate for sharing this story tinyurl.com/3ruvp5a5 about the annual Rock Down To Electric Avenue Robot Parade in the Shelby Hills neighborhood. This fun festival started during the pandemic era and has become something that neighbors look forward to every year.

Timeline refresh: this morning Kipper the Wallaby escaped from a community college in downtown Dayton, OH, crossed the river, and was found nearby outside the county jobs center www.whio.com/news/local/w.... Was recovered safely, with assist from drones and police, and suffered only a broken nail.

Wallaby captured after being on the loose in Dayton

"We are just so happy to get him back.”

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Nothing beats listening to a gentle rain touch newly emerged leaves on the trees while reclining in my front porch swing.

Apparently WKRP may be coming to Cincinnati - for real this time www.wvxu.org/media/2026-0.... Most likely no DJ named Dr. Johnny Fever, though. Stay tuned, and watch out for falling turkeys!

WKRP call letters coming to Cincinnati — but where?

Owners of low-power WKRP-LPFM in Raleigh, N.C., have an agreement with a Cincinnati broadcaster to use the famous call letters in Greater Cincinnati.

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My favorite tradition for April 1st is listening to the interesting cover song selections played on Lightning 100.

Thanks to @thetennesean.bsky.social for covering this story about Woodland Presbyterian Church in East Nashville closing after Palm Sunday services this weekend tinyurl.com/367w45bj. This has been my church home for many years and I will miss this beautiful, sacred space that holds so many memories.

Woodland Presbyterian members are sad, and relieved, to say goodbye

Dwindling attendance and resources proved to be impossible barriers to keeping the aging, 24,000-square-foot East Nashville church in working condition.

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My cat is now having to compete for her supper with the first of the spring ants.

The top-line of this story rings true to me www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/.... My take is that it is not so much vague “polarization” as my empathic assumption that many people have been misinformed by media with an inflammatory, right-wing bias. But the Pew study deep-dives are worth the dive.

U.S. was only country in a worldwide survey to say most fellow citizens are bad people

A new Pew survey shows that other countries’ citizens tend to look more favorably on their neighbors.

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Bad news for Tennesseans looking for love tinyurl.com/yc8n824w

Tennessee singles don't want to date broke people, survey shows

According to a new poll, single people in Tennessee would reject anyone with a credit score under 511.

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The storm destroyed hundreds of miles of power lines and about 400 utility poles. To cover repair costs, customers could see higher bills. wpln.org/post/storm-r...

Storm repair costs could mean rate increases for Nashville Electric Services customers

The winter storm knocked out power and destroyed hundreds of miles of power lines and about 400 utility poles. To cover repair costs, customers could see higher bills.

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Thanks to @wpln.bsky.social for sharing this information and highlighting local organizations that can help our community recover from damage and replenish our tree canopy.

WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio@wpln.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Trees splintered, split and crashed across Nashville. Here’s how to help: wpln.org/post/trees-s...

This, right now!

My neighborhood sports bar is playing my childhood faves from the first four Black Sabbath albums and it feels so dialed in to current events.

Straight from NDOT: “There is no size limit for brush for this special pick up. I just confirmed. Contractors that are hired by a resident to do tree work can leave that brush at the curb. However, we will not pick up brush for commercial businesses.”

In the midst of a winter storm and power outage, it’s so good to have Lipstick Lounge open again to bring East Nashville back together to celebrate community.

Congratulations, Coach Vrabel and team!

Walz: "I call on all Americans to see the decency this state is exhibiting, and the horrific cruelty, unprofessional, absolute abomination that is passing for what these f--- ICE agents are doing on our streets."

How much food is a lot? An auditorium full! Boxing up so we can feed #Nashville in our biggest food giveaway yet. See y’all Friday, Jan.16, 8am, Nissan Stadium (lot R). Pull up & pick up. #HopeAndHelp

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Data centers target rural communities for lower costs, not to create high-quality jobs, study finds

Local governments often tell residents that the power-hungry developments will bring numerous tech jobs to their communities. A new study contradicted that.

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