D. Patrick Rodgers

Her name is John Waters and she’s the best

What are they discussing … I do not trust them

Caught my dog and cat traveling side by side (going “Milo and Otis Mode”) on a security cam

The Lasting Legacy of ‘Out & About’ How the lifestyle magazine left its mark on Nashville’s LGBTQ community

Contributor Cameron Beyrent considers the lasting legacy of Nashville’s LGBTQ magazine ‘Out & About.’

Get a load of these guys who showed up in support of the abortion-homicide legislation. Think they read a lot of medieval history?

What's All This About Nashville's 'First' Children's Museum? Several outlets have reported that Nashville is poised to get its 'first' children's museum. I wonder what Adventure Science Center thinks about that.

Writes @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Several outlets have reported that Nashville is poised to get its "first" children's museum. I wonder what Adventure Science Center thinks about that.

Letter to the Editor: On VUMC’s Decision to Stop Gender-Affirming Surgery What Vanderbilt Health's decision means for the LGBTQ community

Letter to the Editor: Reader Ryan on what a recent decision from VUMC means for the LGBTQ community.

This is what's known in the journalism world as some absolute horseshit.

After the Storm: NES Faces the Fallout of Extended Power Outages Six weeks after Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people, Nashvillians are looking for answers

This week’s cover story: Six weeks after Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of people, Nashvillians are looking for answers.

Just Deserts: Gut-Wrenching ‘Sirāt’ Will Shock You Director Oliver Laxe’s Best International Feature Film nominee opens this week at the Belcourt

I reviewed ‘Sirāt,’ one of 2025's most intense films and a Best International Feature Film Oscar nominee, coming to the @belcourttheatre.bsky.social this week.

State Senate Majority Leader Bought Tesla Stock as Musk Deal Materialized Franklin's Jack Johnson made investment in Musk’s company amid tunnel deal

State Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson made a substantial investment in Elon Musk’s Tesla as the state coordinated The Boring Company's Music City Loop deal last year.

May we all have a fraction of Karl's integrity.

Sexton Tries Different Approach for Airport Control New bill would give state lawmakers power over airport authorities in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga

Tennessee lawmakers could soon take control of airports across the state, and away from local governments, according to a new bill backed by House Speaker Cameron Sexton.

The Past and Future of Fairgrounds Racing Opinion: I’m a little bit in love with the fight over racing at the fairgrounds

A thing I appreciate about @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social is that he doesn’t even bat an eye when I’m like “Sorry this is late. I was researching if there’s some scientifically quantifiable measure for the stench of pig shit.” www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint...

Happy Ernie’s 13th (!!!) birthday, everyone.

On the Hill: Feb. 23-27 McNally to retire, THP responds to ICE investigation, Senate advances bill on suicide rulings

This week at the state legislature: Lt. Gov. McNally announced his retirement, the THP responded to questions about its coordination with ICE, and the Senate advanced a bill on suicide rulings.

Tennessee's next governor, btw.

Great story on Nashville’s grassroots violence intervention groups from @hannahherner.bsky.social.

Varallo’s Closes After 119-Year Run Venerable downtown chili and breakfast restaurant operated in space near Arcade entrance on Fourth Avenue

:(

Marsha Blackburn: Lebanon ICE Detention Center ‘Will Not Move Forward’ Proposed Wilson County facility faced backlash from residents, elected leaders

According to U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Lebanon is officially dead.

My reaction when someone asks if I’m “actually FROM Tennessee.”

Enslaved Memorial at The Hermitage Honors 325 People Former President Andrew Jackson’s home addresses history of people enslaved at the property, adds further programming

On Saturday, The Hermitage addressed the history of 325 people who were enslaved at the home of President Andrew Jackson.

State Troopers Laughed at the Suffering of People They Detained Footage of May 2025's immigration sweeps, reviewed by the Nashville Banner, shows state troopers joking with ICE agents about people's suffering

Writes columnist @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Footage of May 2025's immigration sweeps, reviewed by @nashvillebanner.bsky.social, shows state troopers joking with ICE agents about people's suffering.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center to Cease Gender-Affirming Surgeries Patients received surprise messages Friday saying health care system will no longer offer gender-affirming surgeries

VUMC patients received surprise messages Friday saying the health care system will no longer offer gender-affirming surgeries.

“Hey T, ya hear what I said? I said trans our troops, not train our troops. Like cause the words sound the same.”

Freak really thought he cooked with "trans our troops." Give me a break.

Councilmembers Question Boring Officials at Tense Meeting Music City Loop continues to raise concerns from local officials over transparency, safety, environmental factors

This week, for the first time since the Music City Loop airport-to-downtown tunnel was announced in July, officials with The Boring Company met publicly with Metro councilmembers — and the tension was evident.

I have a sneaking suspicion that I'm one of like nine people left on earth who both knows and cares what a dangling modifier is.

What the hell are we even doing here

Also can I just say ...