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Editor-in-chief, @NashvilleScene.com. Critic, journalist, freelancer, drummer, DJ and progressive ranter elsewhere. Tips: prodgers@nashvillescene.com

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Nashville Judges Request Increased Security After Ogles' Social Media Post Recent statements by U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District have resulted in fears of possible violence against Davidson County judges and a request to β€œheighten security measu...

How much time do you think Andy spends in Nashville

10.12.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge Orders Release of Tennessee’s Lethal Injection Protocol Harold Nichols' attorney calls on state to pause Dec. 11 execution for review of new execution records
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Raul Malo Has Died The legendary frontman of The Mavericks was 60

Shortly after a pair of star-studded concerts in his honor, Raul Malo of The Mavericks died from the cancer he'd been treated for. He was 60.

09.12.2025 18:19 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

This place is so insanely @hannahherner.bsky.social -coded that I can't believe it took us this long to get a story from her on it.

09.12.2025 16:34 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Public Library Advocates, Publishers Push Back Against State Book Review Protests over the state’s β€˜age-appropriateness review’ directive flared up at a recent Rutherford County Library System meeting

Protests over the state’s β€œage-appropriateness review” directive flared up at a recent Rutherford County Library System meeting.

09.12.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice thanks for reading.

06.12.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Buddy, we explain that Bill is the namesake of the Boner Awards in the FIRST SENTENCE of the article.

06.12.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It may shock you to know I cooked that one up myself.

05.12.2025 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some of my favorite entries from this year's Boner Awards. Read 'em all here: www.nashvillescene.com/news/coverst...

05.12.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Council Approves New Residential Zoning Districts, DADU Options As home prices skyrocket and Nashville faces a growing demand for housing, the Metro Council passed two bills at Thursday night’s meeting with the goal of addressing these matters.

As home prices skyrocket and Nashville faces a growing demand for housing, the Metro Council passed two bills at Thursday night’s meeting with the goal of addressing these matters.

05.12.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This has everything: Kid Rock being a baby, drunk Republicans, sausage-biscuit-involved car crashes and the Titans abysmal record.

04.12.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Boner Awards 2025: Petty Crime Roundup From an ill-advised tequila heist to a Clapton fan ditching her britches, here’s our roundup of 2025’s Boner Award-worthy small-time crime

An addendum to this week’s Boner Awards, from contributor J.R. Lind: From an ill-advised tequila heist to a Clapton fan ditching her britches, here’s our petty crime roundup.

04.12.2025 16:18 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Incredible illustrations once again by @hollycarden.bsky.social.

04.12.2025 14:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They’re heeeere!

04.12.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scenes From 7th Congressional District Election Night After a special-election sprint triggered by incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mark Green's resignation in July, Green's pick β€” Army vet Matt Van Epps β€” ultimately kept the 7th Congressional District in ...

After a special-election sprint, Trump-endorsed Army vet Matt Van Epps ultimately defeated state Rep. Aftyn Behn by 9 percentage points. See our photos from election night here.

03.12.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Aftyn Behn, wearing an embellished teal shirt, speaks onstage at her watch party as supporters cheer her on.

Aftyn Behn, wearing an embellished teal shirt, speaks onstage at her watch party as supporters cheer her on.

Aftyn Behn concedes at her 7th Congressional District election night watch party. Photo: @formvscontent.bsky.social.

03.12.2025 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

Conceding the election at her watch party at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Behn called the race "the beginning of something so powerful across Tennessee and across the South."

"The South is not silent, because the South has something to say."

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Van Epps Defends 7th District Seat for Republicans Conservatives fend off Aftyn Behn’s sudden influx of national support

Honestly wild how much Behn closed the 22-point gap from the past two 7th District races.

03.12.2025 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Was just saying, some of the most beautiful vistas in the country!

03.12.2025 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Genuinely hilarious to hear Kornacki listing off towns where like ... I played church league basketball in the '90s.

03.12.2025 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My dad went to Hickman County High School. I think it would do many of my fellow Nashvillians some good to stop at a Centerville service station sometime and consider the ~vibe~

03.12.2025 02:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Hickman County, our nation turns its lonely eyes to you

03.12.2025 01:59 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I appreciate the man's analytical skills, but talking about "a trend shift" because Aftyn got like 70 votes more than Kamala in Decatur County is a lil bit goofy.

03.12.2025 01:49 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scene reporter Hamilton Matthew Masters (@formvscontent.bsky.social) is at Aftyn Behn's watch party at Marathon Music Works, where several dozen supporters cheered for the Democrat's apparent early lead in Montgomery County.

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Kind of wild to hear Kornacki say "Clarksville" like 19 times.

03.12.2025 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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7th Congressional District

It's 7 p.m. and polls are closed in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District! Stay tuned for the Scene's coverage of the results, and have a look at our coverage leading up to Election Day.

03.12.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

We normally go S&L, and I am an avowed fan. But you can’t hate on the classic.

03.12.2025 00:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@nashvillescene.com Election Night Pizza from the GOAT Five Points

03.12.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

Good story on concert security, inspired by a very weird moment that took place at Neko Case’s October show at The Caverns.

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The Unlikely Math of the Music City Loop The Boring Company's Steve Davis recently said the Nashville tunnels will be able to transport 20,000 to 30,000 people per hour

The Boring Company's Steve Davis recently said the Nashville tunnels will be able to transport 20,000 to 30,000 people per hour. @betsyphillips.bsky.social has ... thoughts.

01.12.2025 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5

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