Julianne Akers
@julianneakers.bsky.social
Reporter at @nashvillepost.com & @nashvillescene.com ; 🪱Georgia native, occasional critic, always pondering ; 📧Send tips, thoughts, etc. to [email protected]
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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.
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Democratic state Rep. Caleb Hemmer will not seek reelection in 2026, the lawmaker announced Monday.
State Rep. Caleb Hemmer Will Not Seek Reelection in 2026
Democrat Mark Proctor and Republican Bill Hancock among candidates vying for the seat
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November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Democratic state Rep. Caleb Hemmer will not seek reelection in 2026, the lawmaker announced Monday.
The Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education has approved a $300,000 settlement for the family of Josselin Corea, Escalante, who was killed in the Jan. 22 shooting at Antioch High School.
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Settlement approved for Antioch High shooting victim’s family
School board OKs $300K agreement following July lawsuit claiming MNPS failed to protect students from harm
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November 12, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education has approved a $300,000 settlement for the family of Josselin Corea, Escalante, who was killed in the Jan. 22 shooting at Antioch High School.
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Tennessee public libraries are launching an “immediate age-appropriateness review” of children’s and teens’ books following a state government directive.
Tennessee Secretary of State Orders ‘Age-Appropriateness Review’ of Library Books
Tennessee public libraries are launching an “immediate age-appropriateness review” of children’s and teens’ books following a state government directive, with some calling the plan “anti-public-librar...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Tennessee public libraries are launching an “immediate age-appropriateness review” of children’s and teens’ books following a state government directive.
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Nashville International Airport officials announced Thursday that BNA is not among the 40 high-volume markets impacted by the Federal Aviation Administration’s 10 percent reduction in air traffic caused by the government shutdown.
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BNA not among 40 airports to reduce air traffic
Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Memphis facilities to see 10 percent cuts related to federal government shutdown
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November 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Nashville International Airport officials announced Thursday that BNA is not among the 40 high-volume markets impacted by the Federal Aviation Administration’s 10 percent reduction in air traffic caused by the government shutdown.
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CoreCivic released its third-quarter financial report on Wednesday, noting a total revenue of $580.4 million, up by 18.1 percent from this time last year.
The report detailed a net income of $26.3 million, representing an increase of 24.7 percent from the same period last year.
The report detailed a net income of $26.3 million, representing an increase of 24.7 percent from the same period last year.
This week’s cover story: Examining Tennessee’s relationship with CoreCivic, one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies.
Core Issues: Examining Tennessee’s Relationship With CoreCivic
A look at one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies — and the politics, money and institutions that have contributed to its power
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November 7, 2025 at 6:56 AM
CoreCivic released its third-quarter financial report on Wednesday, noting a total revenue of $580.4 million, up by 18.1 percent from this time last year.
The report detailed a net income of $26.3 million, representing an increase of 24.7 percent from the same period last year.
The report detailed a net income of $26.3 million, representing an increase of 24.7 percent from the same period last year.
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Fifteen government officials shared one podium on Thursday afternoon to announce a new Nashville-based joint Homeland Security Task Force at the Fred D. Thompson Federal Courthouse.
City Joins Feds, State in New Homeland Security Task Force
Fifteen government officials shared one podium on Thursday afternoon to announce a new Nashville-based joint Homeland Security Task Force at the Fred D. Thompson Federal Courthouse.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Fifteen government officials shared one podium on Thursday afternoon to announce a new Nashville-based joint Homeland Security Task Force at the Fred D. Thompson Federal Courthouse.
Amid reports of violence and dangerous conditions inside CoreCivic facilities, the for-profit prison operator has deep ties to Tennessee businesses and politics. This story explores the multi-billion dollar corporation's beginning and the people behind it all.
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Core Issues: Examining Tennessee’s Relationship With CoreCivic
Over the past three decades, the company began to circumvent the state law restricting Tennessee to a single private prison by signing contracts directly with local governments. Now CoreCivic operates...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Amid reports of violence and dangerous conditions inside CoreCivic facilities, the for-profit prison operator has deep ties to Tennessee businesses and politics. This story explores the multi-billion dollar corporation's beginning and the people behind it all.
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This week’s cover story: Examining Tennessee’s relationship with CoreCivic, one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies.
Core Issues: Examining Tennessee’s Relationship With CoreCivic
A look at one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies — and the politics, money and institutions that have contributed to its power
www.nashvillescene.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This week’s cover story: Examining Tennessee’s relationship with CoreCivic, one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies.
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Great reporting and an important story here from @julianneakers.bsky.social on CoreCivic. Hope you’ll take the time to read!
This week’s cover story: Examining Tennessee’s relationship with CoreCivic, one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies.
Core Issues: Examining Tennessee’s Relationship With CoreCivic
A look at one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies — and the politics, money and institutions that have contributed to its power
www.nashvillescene.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Great reporting and an important story here from @julianneakers.bsky.social on CoreCivic. Hope you’ll take the time to read!
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Did you know Tennessee is the birthplace of the for-profit prison industry? Great, important work here from @julianneakers.bsky.social
This week’s cover story: Examining Tennessee’s relationship with CoreCivic, one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies.
Core Issues: Examining Tennessee’s Relationship With CoreCivic
A look at one of the country’s largest for-profit private prison companies — and the politics, money and institutions that have contributed to its power
www.nashvillescene.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Did you know Tennessee is the birthplace of the for-profit prison industry? Great, important work here from @julianneakers.bsky.social
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With campus resentment growing over Trump’s university compact, Vanderbilt students and faculty rallied against Chancellor Daniel Diermeier underneath the brick clocktower of Kirkland Hall on Wednesday morning.
Vanderbilt Students, Faculty Bash Diermeier in Academic Freedom Rally
Campus resentment growing after university chancellor equivocates on Trump’s university compact
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November 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
With campus resentment growing over Trump’s university compact, Vanderbilt students and faculty rallied against Chancellor Daniel Diermeier underneath the brick clocktower of Kirkland Hall on Wednesday morning.
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The Metro Council’s Nov. 4 meeting saw two hours of public comment from Nashvillians divided on a group of proposed zoning reform bills seeking to fill the gap in the area’s housing shortage.
Zoning District Proposal Stirs Public Debate at Council Meeting
Housing bills with both support and opposition advance, to be discussed further in December
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November 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Metro Council’s Nov. 4 meeting saw two hours of public comment from Nashvillians divided on a group of proposed zoning reform bills seeking to fill the gap in the area’s housing shortage.
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New York will have its first Muslim mayor. Virginia will have its first female governor. And for the first time in U.S. history, a Muslim woman will hold statewide office. Here's a look at historic firsts from Tuesday's elections. nyti.ms/4nDyvKs
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
New York will have its first Muslim mayor. Virginia will have its first female governor. And for the first time in U.S. history, a Muslim woman will hold statewide office. Here's a look at historic firsts from Tuesday's elections. nyti.ms/4nDyvKs
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Metro Council on Tuesday night approved the 10-year operating agreement for Opry Entertainment Group to run downtown Nashville's riverfront amphitheater.
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Ascend to retain naming rights at Opry-run amphitheater
Metro Council approves 10-year operating agreement for Opry Entertainment Group
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November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Metro Council on Tuesday night approved the 10-year operating agreement for Opry Entertainment Group to run downtown Nashville's riverfront amphitheater.
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https://bit.ly/3JKggoM
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From group sessions to hiking and art, local organizations help Nashvillians of all ages and identities grieve.
The Death Issue 2025: How Nashvillians Grieve
From group sessions to hiking and art, local organizations help Nashvillians of all ages and identities grieve.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
From group sessions to hiking and art, local organizations help Nashvillians of all ages and identities grieve.
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Read more in "Legal Notes" on the following: TBA launches statewide pro bono portal; State appellate judge to retire; Lawsuit filed by state Rep. Justin Jones dismissed
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Legal Notes: TBA launches statewide pro bono portal
Also: State appellate judge to retire; Lawsuit against state Rep. Justin Jones dismissed
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November 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Read more in "Legal Notes" on the following: TBA launches statewide pro bono portal; State appellate judge to retire; Lawsuit filed by state Rep. Justin Jones dismissed
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https://bit.ly/43I4Poi
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The Metro Council is set to consider a set of bills aiming to address Nashville’s housing crisis at a meeting on Nov. 4.
Metro Council to Vote on Set of Housing, Zoning Bills
The Metro Council is set to consider a set of bills aiming to address Nashville’s housing crisis at a meeting on Nov. 4.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Metro Council is set to consider a set of bills aiming to address Nashville’s housing crisis at a meeting on Nov. 4.
Here’s a look at some education policy we could see be considered at the Tennessee State Capitol come January.⤵️
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State Education Committee Considers 2026 Legislative Priorities
Upcoming session could include policy on state testing, teacher evaluations, school calendars and career/technical education
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November 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Here’s a look at some education policy we could see be considered at the Tennessee State Capitol come January.⤵️
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I wrote about some of the organizations around Nashville helping people cope with grief.⬇️
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The Death Issue 2025: How Nashvillians Grieve
From group sessions to hiking and art, local organizations help Nashvillians of all ages and identities grieve.
www.nashvillescene.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I wrote about some of the organizations around Nashville helping people cope with grief.⬇️
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This week’s cover package: In our Death Issue, we explore Nashville’s ghost tourism industry, chat with a historian about the bodies buried in our state Capitol and much more.
The Death Issue 2025
Exploring Nashville’s ghost tourism industry, chatting with a historian about the bodies buried in our state Capitol and much more
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October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This week’s cover package: In our Death Issue, we explore Nashville’s ghost tourism industry, chat with a historian about the bodies buried in our state Capitol and much more.
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More than 600,000 Tennesseans are poised to lose SNAP benefits if the government shutdown continues. Here's where to turn for food — or to donate — as the benefits lapse.
Where to Turn for Food — or to Donate — as SNAP Benefits Lapse
More than 600,000 Tennesseans are poised to lose SNAP benefits if the government shutdown continues
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October 27, 2025 at 10:10 PM
More than 600,000 Tennesseans are poised to lose SNAP benefits if the government shutdown continues. Here's where to turn for food — or to donate — as the benefits lapse.
After a 7-hour-long hearing yesterday, all allegations of ethical misconduct brought against District 1 Metro Councilmember Joy Kimbrough have been dismissed.
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Allegations Dismissed in Ethics Complaint Against Joy Kimbrough
All allegations of ethical misconduct brought against District 1 Metro Councilmember Joy Kimbrough by a local liquor distributor have been dismissed.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:09 PM
After a 7-hour-long hearing yesterday, all allegations of ethical misconduct brought against District 1 Metro Councilmember Joy Kimbrough have been dismissed.
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