The Nashville Scene Podcast, Episode 16: @dpatrickrodgers talks to reporters @nicolle_praino and @ejmotycka about the state legislature’s session on vouchers, immigration and disaster relief. https://t.co/OqXTuuXdBq

Full report here https://t.co/3bP8DBn5yv

Univ. School of Nashville board dismissed Director Amani Reed today The move follows an independent investigation into the prestigious private school’s mishandling of a sexual misconduct by a former teacher, Dean Masullo (First few announcement grafs here)

Days after a Dollar General location abruptly closed its glass doors on Lafayette Street, the neighborhood store became a flashpoint for disagreements on crime and policing still lingering between Metro Council colleagues. https://t.co/ciJsalpJj5

On Tuesday, the Metro Council blocked a new contract with Axon that would have brought Fusus, a video integration system, to the Metro Nashville Police Department. https://t.co/ODOTUoaCFB

A late-night deal struck by Democratic U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will end Nashville attorney Karla Campbell’s brief path to a powerful federal judgeship. https://t.co/aWO1UHGmcK

Roadway improvements, a new juvenile center and general maintenance top Mayor Freddie O'Connell's new capital spending plan. https://t.co/1MntsuM1FC

Seeing the Forest and the Trees: As the city grows, Nashvillians are fighting to keep the tree canopy strong. https://t.co/KfvhnPQ6zd

“We were prepared for an increase, absolutely, we knew they were going to triple or whatever. But when he said you’re going from $750 a seat to $10,000 a seat, that was just nuts. And there’s no concession for legacy customers or long-time PSL holders.”

Abolfazli confirms to the Scene that she is conceding the race to Andy Ogles

“A bigger winning its way for us,” closing the speech now. “I don’t know how long it’s going to take. I’m committed to it and you’re committed to it.” No ~explicit~ concession, though some references to losing

“I’m not stopping,” she says. “If we don’t have purpose and meaning and love in our hearts, we are useless. We are powerless. We are what they want us to be. Andy ogles wants us to feel powerless—I am powerful.” In sermon mode now.

Abolfazli preparing to concede but not without emphasizing positive takeaways from the race. She is showing off her speaking talent here.

Speech happening. Sister introduces Abolfazli, room goes wild. “We did so much,” she starts. Thank-yous going out to family, friends, supporters. “I say I’m a single mom but that’s not really accurate. I’m a single mom with a gigantic village.”

Speech incoming

Ogles 57.7% - 38.9% Abolfazli As of 8:09pm 162k - 110k vote totals

Candidate is in the building. Loud cheers upon her arrival. Actual votes are not looking good for Dems. Abolfazli down tens of thousands of votes in CD5 to incumbent Rep Andy Ogles, an equally extreme but kinda backbench version of Gaetz, MTG, Boebert in the GOP’s right wing

Yes that is the always-civically-engaged Dr. Alex Jahangir in the mid ground — earlier tonight he identified himself to me as Maryam’s cousin. Small town

Supporters packing Henrietta Red where CD-5 dem candidate @maryack has yet to appear

"(@PaigePfleger) ascended to Nashville’s all-star media tier explaining the real crises shared by too many people in Tennessee — as well as possible solutions," writes @ejmotycka about the @NashvilleScene's Best Investigation writer's choice recognition.