Julianne Akers
@julianneakers.bsky.social
Reporter at @nashvillepost.com & @nashvillescene.com; 🪱South Georgia native, occasional critic, always pondering; 📧Send tips, thoughts, etc. to [email protected]
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The former deputy executive director of the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission (MHRC) was indicted in November by a Davidson County Grand Jury on charges of official misconduct, money laundering and theft of more than $60,000.
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Former Metro Human Relations official charged with stealing more than $60K
The former deputy executive director of the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission (MHRC) was indicted in November by a Davidson County Grand Jury for official misconduct, money laundering and theft ...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
The former deputy executive director of the Metropolitan Human Relations Commission (MHRC) was indicted in November by a Davidson County Grand Jury on charges of official misconduct, money laundering and theft of more than $60,000.
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https://bit.ly/48QARkW
Metro Council passed two bills last night in an aim to expand housing options in Nashville. The legislation creates new residential zoning districts and allows for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) across additional areas of Davidson County.
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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.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Metro Council passed two bills last night in an aim to expand housing options in Nashville. The legislation creates new residential zoning districts and allows for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) across additional areas of Davidson County.
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A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence. n.pr/44K1Tb9
DOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
A memo obtained by NPR shows the Justice Department is telling inspectors to stop evaluating prisons using standards designed to protect trans and other LGBTQ community members from sexual violence. n.pr/44K1Tb9
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The Metro Council will convene Thursday night for its penultimate meeting of 2025 to consider several items related to housing, capital spending, a Midtown tax district and an agreement for the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s future East Bank venue.
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Metro Council to consider packed agenda
Housing bills, Midtown Business Improvement District, future TPAC venue, O’Connell’s capital spending plan fill docket
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December 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Metro Council will convene Thursday night for its penultimate meeting of 2025 to consider several items related to housing, capital spending, a Midtown tax district and an agreement for the Tennessee Performing Arts Center’s future East Bank venue.
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Sometimes your top song of the year is a 2015 cover of James’ 1993 pop rock hit “Laid,” and I think that’s beautiful.
December 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Sometimes your top song of the year is a 2015 cover of James’ 1993 pop rock hit “Laid,” and I think that’s beautiful.
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Elmington Capitol Group is taking steps towards applying for a tax incentive program as a method to finance an affordable housing development in the East Bank and for which a spring 2026 start is being eyed.
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Elmington to request tax incentives for East Bank affordable housing
Development leaders push for PILOT agreement at development authority meeting
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December 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Elmington Capitol Group is taking steps towards applying for a tax incentive program as a method to finance an affordable housing development in the East Bank and for which a spring 2026 start is being eyed.
https://bit.ly/48y9F9e
https://bit.ly/48y9F9e
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Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District Tuesday night, beating state Rep. Aftyn Behn, a progressive Nashville Democrat.
Van Epps Defends 7th District Seat for Republicans
Conservatives fend off Aftyn Behn’s sudden influx of national support
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December 3, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Republican Matt Van Epps won Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District Tuesday night, beating state Rep. Aftyn Behn, a progressive Nashville Democrat.
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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."
"The South is not silent, because the South has something to say."
December 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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."
"The South is not silent, because the South has something to say."
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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.
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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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Scene reporter Eli Motycka with a 7th Congressional District election night update.
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Scene reporter Eli Motycka with a 7th Congressional District election night update.
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Scenes from Behn HQ, via Hamilton Matthew Masters (@formvscontent.bsky.social)
December 3, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Scenes from Behn HQ, via Hamilton Matthew Masters (@formvscontent.bsky.social)
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From this week’s cover story: Reporter @julianneakers.bsky.social says thank you to the MNPS counselors who provide support for tens of thousands of students in Nashville.
Hey Thanks, School Counselors
These MNPS employees are on the front lines, supporting tens of thousands of students in Nashville
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November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
From this week’s cover story: Reporter @julianneakers.bsky.social says thank you to the MNPS counselors who provide support for tens of thousands of students in Nashville.
In an 85-page complaint on Monday, Metro Nashville joined several U.S. cities and nonprofits in a national lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's funding cuts to programs aimed at addressing homelessness.
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Metro joins national lawsuit over federal housing cuts
City, along with several other U.S. municipalities and nonprofits, files legal challenge against Trump administration
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December 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
In an 85-page complaint on Monday, Metro Nashville joined several U.S. cities and nonprofits in a national lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's funding cuts to programs aimed at addressing homelessness.
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On the inside, writers report what they live, what they hear, feel and notice in ways no one else can.
That’s the power of lived-experience journalism
And it’s the reason Prison Journalism Project exists.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:08 PM
On the outside, reporters write what they see.
On the inside, writers report what they live, what they hear, feel and notice in ways no one else can.
That’s the power of lived-experience journalism
And it’s the reason Prison Journalism Project exists.
On the inside, writers report what they live, what they hear, feel and notice in ways no one else can.
That’s the power of lived-experience journalism
And it’s the reason Prison Journalism Project exists.
Lots of shakeup happening in state and federal courts in Tennessee as of late.
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Legal Notes: Governor to consider three candidates for state Supreme Court
Also: Trump nominates Western District judge; McGlinchey adds Nashville associate
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December 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Lots of shakeup happening in state and federal courts in Tennessee as of late.
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www.nashvillepost.com/business/leg...
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A Frist exhibition explores Black identity, humanity through mixed-media art.
Fahamu Pecou Offers a Glimpse Behind the Mask
Frist exhibition explores Black identity and humanity
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November 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A Frist exhibition explores Black identity, humanity through mixed-media art.
In the wake of two school shootings in Nashville since 2023 and the subsequent safety and security measures implemented by Metro Nashville Public Schools, I spoke with a few local students about their continued anxieties around school safety.
In the wake of school shootings, Metro Nashville Public Schools has heightened safety measures. But students’ concerns about school safety persist.
The State of School Safety
In recent months, Metro Nashville Public Schools has made numerous changes to safety measures in an attempt to prevent violence in schools. But as these modifications are implemented, some students co...
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November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
In the wake of two school shootings in Nashville since 2023 and the subsequent safety and security measures implemented by Metro Nashville Public Schools, I spoke with a few local students about their continued anxieties around school safety.
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On Monday, The Boring Company's Steve Davis called the Music City Loop "amazingly safe" during a virtual town hall meeting. The same day, construction crews reportedly left the site due to safety and pay concerns.
The Boring Company President Calls Future Tunnel ‘Amazingly Safe’
Steve Davis offers Music City Loop details during virtual town hall meeting; the same day, construction crews leave site due to safety, pay concerns
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November 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
On Monday, The Boring Company's Steve Davis called the Music City Loop "amazingly safe" during a virtual town hall meeting. The same day, construction crews reportedly left the site due to safety and pay concerns.
I made a visit to Frist Art Museum a few weeks ago to see an exhibit from Atlanta-based artist Fahamu Pecou. I also got a chance to speak with Pecou a bit about his art. You can read all about it in this week's print edition of the Scene or online here. ⬇️
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Fahamu Pecou Offers a Glimpse Behind the Mask
Frist exhibition explores Black identity and humanity
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November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I made a visit to Frist Art Museum a few weeks ago to see an exhibit from Atlanta-based artist Fahamu Pecou. I also got a chance to speak with Pecou a bit about his art. You can read all about it in this week's print edition of the Scene or online here. ⬇️
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www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture...
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Nashville contractors walk off of Music City Loop jobsite, citing months of nonpayment, safety concerns and attempted “poaching” of employees by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company.
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Local contractor employees stop Music City Loop work - Nashville Banner
Willie Shane and his crew walk off the Music City Loop project, citing safety concerns and payment issues with The Boring Company.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Nashville contractors walk off of Music City Loop jobsite, citing months of nonpayment, safety concerns and attempted “poaching” of employees by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company.
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This week’s cover story: Our notes of gratitude to the community advocates, health care workers and others who make Nashville special.
Hey, Thanks: The Scene’s Letters of Appreciation 2025
Our notes of gratitude to the community advocates, health care workers and others who make Nashville special
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This week’s cover story: Our notes of gratitude to the community advocates, health care workers and others who make Nashville special.
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In the wake of school shootings, Metro Nashville Public Schools has heightened safety measures. But students’ concerns about school safety persist.
The State of School Safety
In recent months, Metro Nashville Public Schools has made numerous changes to safety measures in an attempt to prevent violence in schools. But as these modifications are implemented, some students co...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
In the wake of school shootings, Metro Nashville Public Schools has heightened safety measures. But students’ concerns about school safety persist.
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BREAKING: House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill once opposed by Trump to the Senate.
House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate
The House has voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
BREAKING: House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill once opposed by Trump to the Senate.
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A recall effort, an ethics threat and a packed council meeting reflect a divide in local politics.
The Escalating Standoff Between Homeowners, Rollin Horton and Democracy
Metropolitik: Recall effort, ethics threat, packed council meeting reflect a divide in local politics
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November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A recall effort, an ethics threat and a packed council meeting reflect a divide in local politics.
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Harold “Wayne” Nichols is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday, Dec. 11, as Tennessee’s third execution in seven months. His clemency petition rests with Gov. Bill Lee.
Nichols Seeks Clemency and Transparency Ahead of Execution Date
Working against the clock, attorneys wage a multifront campaign against the state and Gov. Bill Lee
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November 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Harold “Wayne” Nichols is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Thursday, Dec. 11, as Tennessee’s third execution in seven months. His clemency petition rests with Gov. Bill Lee.