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East Nashville ties Doug Talley aid in murder allegation ordeal - Nashville Banner A beloved figure in East Nashville faced a murder charge in a decades-old crime, and several community members rallied to ensure proper legal representation.

Is Doug Talley a beloved neighbor or a decades-old murderer? The unhoused man, treasured by East Nashvillians, fights accusations that he’s responsible for a 2001 crime while the victim’s family waits a quarter century for justice.

✏️: @iamstevenhale.bsky.social

Democrats, Republicans call on big names ahead of special election - Nashville Banner The 7th Congressional District special election in Tennessee heats up, big names among Republicans and Democrats step up as Election Day draws near.

Star power, door knocking, hints of election denialism and a speakerphone call with the president on the homestretch of the D7 special election:

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Proud of this one. Kenny doing important work.

New partnership helps Nashville residents comply with Metro Codes - Nashville Banner New partnership helps homeowners facing code violations in Nashville come into compliance, preventing fines and potential loss of homes.

Citations for trash, debris or inoperable cars on your property can lead to $50 fines a day until you’re in compliance. For elderly, cost-burdened homeowners in Nashville, this can be make or break. A new private-public-nonprofit partnership seeks to remediate code violations for these homeowners.

Reviewing records of ICE, THP immigration operation in Nashville - Nashville Banner A review of records from ICE and THP's immigration sting in Nashville raises concerns about racial profiling and lack of transparency. Advocates demand accountability.

A Banner analysis of 1,700 pages of incident reports from the May ICE sting shows that the Tennessee Highway Patrol rarely documented traffic stops. Of the 607 total reports, only approximately 14% provided a reason for the initial traffic stop.

MNPS board committee ignores lawsuit in Dr. Battle's evaluation - Nashville Banner MNPS Board evaluates Dr. Adrienne Battle's performance as superintendent, considering literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning.

The MNPS Board determined in its annual evaluation that Dr. Adrienne Battle met district goals for student performance. That evaluation did not include discussion of the $6.5 million settlement reached in a suit against the superintendent this year.

✏️: Lillian Avedian

Very cool write-up about a little thing a neighbor and I started doing in the neighborhood a couple of years ago. Major credit due to Urban Bicycle Food Ministry for the framework and inspiration!

American Journalism Project awards Nashville Banner $1.2M grant - Nashville Banner The Nashville Banner will receive a $1.2 million grant from the American Journalism Project to expand its newsroom and strengthen local journalism.

Some news: We received a $1.2M grant from@theajp.bsky.social to expand our statehouse & local coverage — including new beats in health, housing & environment to deepen civic engagement in Middle TN. The funding boosts our revenue team for a stronger, sustainable newsroom primed for growth.

Ryman Auditorium show a big one for Wright Middle School mariachi ensemble - Nashville Banner Wright Middle School's mariachi ensemble prepares for a performance at the Ryman Auditorium, overcoming obstacles and embracing their heritage.

Wright Middle School’s mariachi ensemble plays shows all over Nashville. On Thursday, they’ll open for Jason Isbell at the Ryman. Along the way, they’ve learned to play with pride from Maikel Rodriguez, who wants them to embrace their talent.

✏️: @mikeiereiland.bsky.social

Another CoreCivic prison faces allegations of inmate abuse - Nashville Banner South Central Correctional Facility, run by CoreCivic in Tennessee, faces allegations of violence, extortion. Families describe a troubled prison environment.

Many problems that have been highlighted at Trousdale Turner are also present at CoreCivic’s South Central Correctional Facility. Three mothers described an understaffed facility where violence, extortion and drugs are prevalent but assistance and communication from prison officials is scarce.

Court watch group aims to hold Nashville judges accountable - Nashville Banner Two men from Memphis are now members of a court watch group in Nashville, hoping to hold the criminal justice system accountable, and sharing their experiences.

A new court watch group in Nashville hopes to hold judges and the criminal justice system accountable, educate the public on issues, and help Nashville’s citizens understand what they are voting for.

✏️: @mikeiereiland.bsky.social

ICE, THP operation footage raises transparency issues - Nashville Banner Newly released footage reveals how Tennessee Highway Patrol and ICE managed an immigration sting in Nashville, raising concerns about transparency.

Body-worn and dashcam footage capture a conversation between a Tennessee State Trooper and ICE about a May immigration sting in Nashville, as the state refuses to release the names or faces of those involved.

✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social

ICE, THP operation footage raises transparency issues - Nashville Banner Newly released footage reveals how Tennessee Highway Patrol and ICE managed an immigration sting in Nashville, raising concerns about transparency.

We got new footage of a May ICE arrest in Nashville. Every law enforcement face is blurred and the THP refuses to identify the trooper who repeatedly covers them removes his bodycam. But in this clip, you can hear the trooper and ICE discussing flaws in the local sting and changes at ICE.

Glen Casada sentenced for role in Phoenix Solutions - Nashville Banner Glen Casada, former Tennessee Speaker of the House, sentenced to prison for kickback scheme. Maintains innocence and plans to appeal.

Ex-Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada was sentenced to three years in prison, a $30,000 fine and a year of supervised release for his role in Phoenix Solutions on Tuesday. He maintains his innocence and plans to appeal.

✏️: @mikeiereiland.bsky.social

From college pretension to Nashville Banner courts reporter - Nashville Banner Discover Mikeie Honda Reiland's journey from using 'bildungsroman' often and annoyingly to becoming the Nashville Banner's new courts reporter.

Meet Banner courts reporter Mikeie Honda Reiland, a Nashville native who’s written magazine pieces for @oxfordamerican.bsky.social and @bittersouth.bsky.social.

✏️: mikeiereiland.bsky.social

Cade Cothren sentenced in Phoenix Solutions kickback scheme - Nashville Banner Cade Cothren, former chief of staff for Tennessee Speaker of the House, is sentenced to prison and fined for role in kickback scheme. Appeal planned.

Cade Cothren was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison, a year of probation and a $25,000 fine for his role in Phoenix Solutions on Tuesday. Cothren's lengthy hearing pushed former Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada’s sentencing until next week.