D. Patrick Rodgers
@dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social
Editor-in-chief, @NashvilleScene.com. Critic, journalist, freelancer, drummer, DJ and ranter elsewhere. Tips: [email protected]
The only woman on Tennessee's death row — Christa Pike, convicted for a murder committed when she was 18 — is scheduled to be killed by the state next week.
Just days before Christa Pike’s scheduled Sept. 30 execution, youth advocates and trauma experts are urging Gov. Bill Lee to commute her death sentence to life without possibility of parole.
Advocates Plead for Christa Pike Death Sentence Commutation
Just days before Christa Pike’s scheduled Sept. 30 execution via lethal injection, youth advocates and trauma experts are urging Gov. Bill Lee to commute her death sentence to life without possibility...
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September 25, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The only woman on Tennessee's death row — Christa Pike, convicted for a murder committed when she was 18 — is scheduled to be killed by the state next week.
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Former Rutherford County Library director Dr. Luanne James has filed a federal lawsuit against the library system and board alleging First Amendment violations and discrimination and retaliation.
Former Rutherford County Library Director Files Federal Lawsuit
Former Rutherford County Library director Dr. Luanne James has filed a federal lawsuit against the library system and board alleging First Amendment violations and discrimination and retaliation. Jame...
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September 25, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Former Rutherford County Library director Dr. Luanne James has filed a federal lawsuit against the library system and board alleging First Amendment violations and discrimination and retaliation.
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This week’s cover package: The Scene’s annual guide to the season's most anticipated art, film, theater, music events and more. https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/coverstory/fall-guide-2026-this-season-s-most-anticipated-arts-events/article_28a310c6-b288-47b1-adb2-0ea7d6699c5a.html
September 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This week’s cover package: The Scene’s annual guide to the season's most anticipated art, film, theater, music events and more. https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/coverstory/fall-guide-2026-this-season-s-most-anticipated-arts-events/article_28a310c6-b288-47b1-adb2-0ea7d6699c5a.html
Hi! Going to be on my guy Jerome Moore's PBS show 'A Slice of the Community' talking media Thursday night. Free taping at 6:30 — it will air that night at 8, and a couple more times over the weekend.
A Slice of the Community – Who Gets to Speak for Nashville?
Jerome Moore and other Nashville media figures discuss access, power and responsibility in telling the community’s stories.
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September 23, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Hi! Going to be on my guy Jerome Moore's PBS show 'A Slice of the Community' talking media Thursday night. Free taping at 6:30 — it will air that night at 8, and a couple more times over the weekend.
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BNA’s Department of Public Safety has been using a controversial artificial-intelligence-powered facial recognition system since May 2020.
BNA Police Have Used Clearview AI Facial Recognition Since 2020
A technology that’s ‘just as invasive and powerful as license plate readers’ is running searches on behalf of law enforcement
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September 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
BNA’s Department of Public Safety has been using a controversial artificial-intelligence-powered facial recognition system since May 2020.
Here's a little slice of what's on offer at this year's Nashville Film Festival, taking place Sept. 24-30.
What to See at the Nashville Film Festival
From ‘The Leader’ to ‘Songs From the Circle,’ here are our thoughts on 14 films showing at this week’s 57th annual fest
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September 22, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Here's a little slice of what's on offer at this year's Nashville Film Festival, taking place Sept. 24-30.
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A pending opinion from the Tennessee Supreme Court could define 2027 elections in Nashville.
City Leaders Are Mentally Preparing to Remake Metro Council
Metropolitik: A pending opinion from the Tennessee Supreme Court could define 2027 elections
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September 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A pending opinion from the Tennessee Supreme Court could define 2027 elections in Nashville.
Considering unfollowing an acquaintance on IG because they used the phrase "ahead of the curb."
September 21, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Considering unfollowing an acquaintance on IG because they used the phrase "ahead of the curb."
Cool story that gave me the opportunity to write a rhyming headline.
September 21, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Cool story that gave me the opportunity to write a rhyming headline.
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Money, time, effort and controversial campaigning have produced almost 75,000 signatures for the anti-racing coalition seeking a ballot referendum in August 2027.
Fairgrounds Petition Delivered to Metro With Almost 75,000 Signatures
Money, time, effort and controversial campaigning have produced almost 75,000 signatures for the anti-racing coalition tied to billionaire John Ingram seeking a ballot referendum in August 2027.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Money, time, effort and controversial campaigning have produced almost 75,000 signatures for the anti-racing coalition seeking a ballot referendum in August 2027.
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Brad Pitt and director David Ayer debuted their adventure thriller 'Heart of the Beast' at First Bank Amphitheater on Wednesday night.
Brad Pitt Feature ‘Heart of the Beast’ Premieres at First Bank Amphitheater
Paramount Pictures premiered its new film, the Brad Pitt-starring 'Heart of the Beast,' at First Bank Amphitheater on Wednesday. The event drew a slate of Hollywood stars (including Pitt himself), cou...
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September 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Brad Pitt and director David Ayer debuted their adventure thriller 'Heart of the Beast' at First Bank Amphitheater on Wednesday night.
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This week’s cover story: As immigration fears keep workers off job sites, homebuilders face a tight labor market and the prospect of higher costs. https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/coverstory/nashville-immigration-construction-labor-ice/article_0b65ba67-3115-4599-a604-9c10a848674b.html
September 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This week’s cover story: As immigration fears keep workers off job sites, homebuilders face a tight labor market and the prospect of higher costs. https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/coverstory/nashville-immigration-construction-labor-ice/article_0b65ba67-3115-4599-a604-9c10a848674b.html
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Nashville's golden age of abundant, free and convenient parking is over -- it's part of a city growing up. I wrote about it this week for the @nashvillescene.com
Many residential blocks want permits, an imperfect solution used by many other cities...
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Many residential blocks want permits, an imperfect solution used by many other cities...
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More Nashville Neighborhoods Clamor for Parking Rights
Many residents will have to wait for the small, printed passes that have become a new Nashville currency as more cars crowd residential streets.
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September 16, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Nashville's golden age of abundant, free and convenient parking is over -- it's part of a city growing up. I wrote about it this week for the @nashvillescene.com
Many residential blocks want permits, an imperfect solution used by many other cities...
www.nashvillescene.com/news/citylim...
Many residential blocks want permits, an imperfect solution used by many other cities...
www.nashvillescene.com/news/citylim...
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From opinion columnist @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Marsha Blackburn promises to keep doing what we’re doing, but extra tough. Who is this for?
Marsha Blackburn: Doubling Down on More of the Same
I guess what I’m stuck on is how much of Blackburn’s gubernatorial campaign is just promising to keep doing what we’re doing, but extra tough. We’re not just going to execute people; we’re going to fr...
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September 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
From opinion columnist @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Marsha Blackburn promises to keep doing what we’re doing, but extra tough. Who is this for?
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"'I Will Always Love You' is the voice of god. I’m talking about the god of your conscience. The god of the human heart." Advice King @thecroftonshow.bsky.social on who Dolly Parton was singing to.
Advice King: Who Was Dolly Singing To?
Dolly Parton was one of the best of us. She helped the needy — regardless of their color, creed or citizenship status. She was unafraid. She was a Christian Tennessean who publicly supported transgend...
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September 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"'I Will Always Love You' is the voice of god. I’m talking about the god of your conscience. The god of the human heart." Advice King @thecroftonshow.bsky.social on who Dolly Parton was singing to.
New and improved interface on the Scene's annual "Baseball Player or Americana Musician" quiz, which is always fun and a lot more challenging than I ever expect for it to be. (But I still got "Star Player"!)
AmericanaFest 2026: The Scene’s Extra Innings Quiz
Test your knowledge of Americana and pro baseball, two disciplines known for folksy nomenclature, with our annual quiz in which we challenge you to separate the songsmiths and troubadours from the pit...
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September 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM
New and improved interface on the Scene's annual "Baseball Player or Americana Musician" quiz, which is always fun and a lot more challenging than I ever expect for it to be. (But I still got "Star Player"!)
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The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority on Friday voted unanimously to begin the process of changing the airport's name in honor of Dolly Parton.
State Approves Process for Renaming Airport in Honor of Dolly Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority on Friday voted unanimously to begin the process of changing the airport's name in honor of Dolly Parton.
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September 11, 2026 at 4:38 PM
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority on Friday voted unanimously to begin the process of changing the airport's name in honor of Dolly Parton.
Respectfully, if you don't remember the deeply problematic owner of Sam's Sushi downtown then I would say you don't qualify as Old Nashville.
September 10, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Respectfully, if you don't remember the deeply problematic owner of Sam's Sushi downtown then I would say you don't qualify as Old Nashville.
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Chatting with John Papsidera, Christopher Nolan’s go-to casting director, about his career and adopted hometown in College Grove.
Chatting With John Papsidera, Christopher Nolan’s Go-To Casting Director
John Papsidera, who has worked as a casting director for nearly 30 years, splits his time between Middle Tennessee and Los Angeles. His offices are still located in L.A., but unless he’s needed in per...
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September 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Chatting with John Papsidera, Christopher Nolan’s go-to casting director, about his career and adopted hometown in College Grove.
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This week's cover package is our 2026 AmericanaFest preview: Talking with rising star Brennan Wedl, running down our favorite shows and more. https://www.nashvillescene.com/music/coverstory/americanafest-preview-2026/article_012e297d-e3dc-4386-ba5e-48a9cb1eae2f.html
September 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This week's cover package is our 2026 AmericanaFest preview: Talking with rising star Brennan Wedl, running down our favorite shows and more. https://www.nashvillescene.com/music/coverstory/americanafest-preview-2026/article_012e297d-e3dc-4386-ba5e-48a9cb1eae2f.html
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Rage 🧵:
A few years ago, our neighbors complained to the city about the plant growth on a steep slope in our backyard. It’s so steep that lawn care companies told me they won’t mow it.
The city didn’t care. They threatened us with thousands of dollars in fines.
I ended up writing about it:
A few years ago, our neighbors complained to the city about the plant growth on a steep slope in our backyard. It’s so steep that lawn care companies told me they won’t mow it.
The city didn’t care. They threatened us with thousands of dollars in fines.
I ended up writing about it:
Code Snitching: Nashvillians Are Weaponizing Metro Codes Against ‘Undesirable’ Neighbors
Taking a deep dive on a trend that disproportionately affects Black and low-income Nashvillians
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August 15, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Rage 🧵:
A few years ago, our neighbors complained to the city about the plant growth on a steep slope in our backyard. It’s so steep that lawn care companies told me they won’t mow it.
The city didn’t care. They threatened us with thousands of dollars in fines.
I ended up writing about it:
A few years ago, our neighbors complained to the city about the plant growth on a steep slope in our backyard. It’s so steep that lawn care companies told me they won’t mow it.
The city didn’t care. They threatened us with thousands of dollars in fines.
I ended up writing about it:
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High school teachers in Tennessee will soon have to alter the way they teach the history of communism.
Changes Are Coming to the Way Communism Is Taught in Tennessee Schools
Teachers will soon have to recognize Nov. 7 as ‘Victims of Communism Day’
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September 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
High school teachers in Tennessee will soon have to alter the way they teach the history of communism.
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The owners of Cumberland Hardware have announced they will cease operations on Dec. 31 after 42 years of business.
Cumberland Hardware to Close on East Side
Five Points retail mainstay will conclude 42-year run at the end of the year
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September 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The owners of Cumberland Hardware have announced they will cease operations on Dec. 31 after 42 years of business.
My father died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday morning. He was a leader, a patriarch, a man of faith, a list maker, an elite joke-teller and someone whose moral compass never faltered. I don’t know what I’m going to do without his guidance.
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August 31, 2026 at 1:14 AM
My father died suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday morning. He was a leader, a patriarch, a man of faith, a list maker, an elite joke-teller and someone whose moral compass never faltered. I don’t know what I’m going to do without his guidance.