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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Rest in peace and power, Vonda McDaniel. Your legacy is immeasurable.

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

For Nashville. I’m doing serious research out west.

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Robin @jesusurbanist.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Do you love Bike Fun? Voces de Nashville, the best spot to take a Spanish class? Folks on bikes delivering burritos to the unhoused? Community gardens at schools? Mutual aid for immigrants? All this work and more happens inside Woodbine UMC. You can support all this work by donating to rebuild!

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

This position closes next Monday the 6th. Full details here: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...

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Metro Nashville Career Opportunities | Metro Nashville and Davidson County

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

We celebrated a new third space today with the opening of the Old Hickory Community Center, including the unveiling of Wings of Time, @metroartsnash.bsky.social’s newest public art installation! 17 life size great blue herons, reflecting a community driven-design,

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Irizoris @irizoris.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Nashville emergency: 3 Overnight Warming Shelters Available: Fairgrounds, Expo 1: 401 Wingrove St; Madison Community Ctr: 550 N. Dupont Ave; SE Community Ctr: 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy.

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Margaret Killjoy @margaret.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I have been actively involved in protest movements for 24 years. I have never seen anything approaching this scale. Minneapolis is not accepting what's happening here. ICE fucking murdered a woman for participating in this, and all that did is bring out more people, from more walks of life.

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Josephine beckbook.com Riesman @josie.zone · 09/01/2026

Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears: archive.is/ur35j

First, I want to extend my gratitude to all the people
who have reached out from across the country and around the world to support our family.
This kindness of strangers is the most fitting tribute because if you ever encountered my wife, Renee Nicole Macklin Good, you know that above all else, she was kind, In fact, kindness radiated out of her.
Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled. I mean, she didn't wear glitter but I swear she had sparkles coming out of her pores. All the time. You might think it was just my love talking but her family said the same thing. Renee was made of sunshine,
Renee lived by an overarching belief: there is kindness in the world and we need to do everything we can to find it Where it resides and nurture it where it needs to grow Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole.
Like people have done across place and time, we moved to make a better life for ourselves. We chose Minnesota to make our home. Our whole extended road trip here, we held hands in the car while our son drew all over the windows to pass the time and the miles,

What we found when we got here was a vibrant and welcoming community, we made friends and spread joy: And while any place we were together was home, there was a strong shared sense here in Minneapolis that we were looking out for each other. Here, I had finally found peace and safe harbor. That has been taken from me forever.
We were raising our son to believe that no matter where you come from or what you look like, all of us deserve compassion and kindness. Renee lived this belief every day. She is pure love. She is pure joy. She is pure sunshine
On Wednesday, January 7th, we stopped to support our neighbors. We had whistles. They had guns.
Renee leaves behind three extraordinary children; the youngest is just six years old and already lost his father. I am now left to raise our son and to continue teaching him, as Renee believed, that there are people building a better world for him. That the people who did this had fear and anger in their hearts, and we need to show them a better way.
We thank you for the privacy you are granting our family as we grieve. We thank you for ensuring that Renee's legacy is one of kindness and love. We honor her memory by living her values: rejecting hate and choosing compassion, turning away from fear and pursuing peace, refusing division and knowing we must come together to build a world where we all come home safe to the people we love. E

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I’m not on here much these days, but here’s my end of year message from Metro Arts, where I’ve spent most of my past year. Looking forward to what’s ahead 💫

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Nashville Scene @nashvillescene.com · 23/12/2025

This week's cover story: The 2025 Nashvillians of the Year are the people behind Music City MigraWatch. These everyday citizens document ICE in their own communities.

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Nashvillians of the Year: Music City MigraWatch

Everyday citizens document ICE, warn neighbors in effort to resist mass deportations in their own communities

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City Cast Nashville @citycastnash.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Today’s episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking ways to help our unhoused neighbors right now: The incredible @kellykitty.bsky.social from Open Table Nashville is here to teach us how to join their winter canvassing efforts — and why they matter. Take care of each other 💛

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How To Help Nashville’s Unhoused Neighbors This Winter - City Cast Nashville

When the temperatures drop below freezing, Open Table Nashville volunteers hit the streets to canvass our unhoused neighbors, help them get to shel...

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kelly…kitty? @kellykitty.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

It’s the time of winter where we break out the Bernie Sanders meme our comms person made me to ask y’all to come winter canvassing! The low Sunday night is 10 degrees, come & take care of our neighbors with me & other cool people! bit.ly/otnwintercan...

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Erin Evans @erinfor12.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The members of the Nashville Entertainment Commission are ready to move forward with hiring the commission's first executive director. If you're in the entertainment industry (or know someone who is) check out this opportunity! 🦞

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Wesley Smith @johnwesssley.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Council just unanimously approved a bus fare suspension amendment to a SNAP resolution (left). WeGo announced new Journey Pass enrollment events earlier today (right) but council just sent a clear message that we must do more Share these events with SNAP recipients and service providers:

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 05/11/2025

BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students. Follow AP for live updates.

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Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power

One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.

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Wesley Smith @johnwesssley.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

A growing coalition is calling on WeGo to freeze fares during the lapse in SNAP benefits. Riders shouldn’t have to choose between going to the food bank and going to a Metro agency to get a bus pass. Let’s make transit a lifeline, not a burden. Add your name or org: docs.google.com/forms/d/1sPu...

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Judith Tackett @judytacketttn.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Metro leadership at its best! Thank you @aebachelder.bsky.social for taking the time for this Q&A in The Contributor - and especially for showing us how a city can change leadership to implement corrective action. Leadership matters! thecontributor.org/qa-with-ashl...

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Q&A with Ashley Bachelder

Bachelder’s background is in public health and community organizing.

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Nashville traffic has nothing on New Hampshire leaf peeping traffic in October 🍂

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Position closes this Thursday ⬇️

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We announced our newest round of Metro Arts grants yesterday 🥳 This cycle covers 165 grants totaling $3,262,593 to support nonprofit arts organizations and artist-led community projects across Davidson County. Full details: www.metroartsnashville.gov

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

The Strategic Grants and Initiatives Manager will lead the development, planning, and oversight of the Metro Nashville Arts Commission’s community funding programs and initiatives, including annual grant programs. Role includes supervision. www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nash...

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Strategic Grants and Initiatives Manager (ASM)

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Strategic Grants and Initiatives Manager is a full-time Civil Service position responsible for leading the development, planning, and oversight of the Metro Na...

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Metro Arts is recruiting for two senior level positions: one that will oversee our grants and community funding programs, and one that will oversee our award winning public art program. Details below, spread the word! 🦞

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whitney pastorek @whittlz.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

How am I? I made a roast chicken and veggies three weeks ago and just got around to cleaning the moldy dregs out of my dutch oven. Follow me for more tips on how to have no work/life balance whatsoever!

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Nashville artists are building creative community at Kreate Hub, a coworking and shared studio space opened at the former Gibson Guitar headquarters in South Nashville. ✏️: @stelliott.bsky.social

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Kreate Hub: Democratizing art in Nashville - Nashville Banner

Kreate Hub, a coworking space for artists in Nashville, is democratizing art by providing affordable studios and fostering a creative community.

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Erin Evans @erinfor12.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

It's council committee chair update season: 2025-2026 Chairs: Budget: Kyontze Toombs Public Health & Safety: Jordan Huffman Transportation: Quin Evans-Segal Government Operations- Olivia Hill Arts, Parks, Libraries: Terry Vo Rules: Tom Cash Charter Revision: Clay Capp Congratulations! 🦞

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Metro Arts is seeking grant reviewers! Community members read and score all our grant apps to help determine funding recommendations. See more info here, and deadline to apply is Aug 15. This is a paid opportunity 🖌️🎨🕺🏽🎥 www.metroartsnashville.gov/grant-paneli...

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Calls to Community Grant Panelists | Metro Arts Nashville

Grant panelists opportunities and calls from Metro Arts: Nashville Office of Arts + Culture

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

They Fought with Words: Leaders, Lawyers and Educators. A stunning mural on Looby Community Center and our newest public artwork. Commissioned by Metro Arts and created by Creative Girls Rock and lead artist Elisheba Mrozik. Go see it 🤩

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Temp art where trees are being impacted by emerald ash 🎨

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Erin Evans @erinfor12.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

FYI. After the meeting I learned I said 30th when my intention was to say 3rd. 6/3 is the date.

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

My drop in this week is in East. I don’t think all the East/Madison CMs are on here, but @emilyfor7.bsky.social & @seanforfive.bsky.social if you have constituents wanting to know what’s going on with Metro Arts, here’s a time to talk!

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CashforCouncil @cashforcouncil.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Really enjoyed talking Arts with Interim Executive Director Ashley Bachelder this morning at Thistle Farms. Grateful for her leadership in strengthening #MetroArts!

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

I’ll be in West Nashville tomorrow morning if you want to talk Metro Arts!

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I’m barely on this app (or any app) these days, but come see me here

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

The Tennessee Court of Appeals will hear arguments about whether the state should be allowed to cut Nashville's Metro Council in half, as mandated by a 2023 law that limits the number of seats for any metropolitan council in the state to 20. Story: @connordaryani.bsky.social

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Tennessee court to decide fate of Nashville council's size - Nashville Banner

The Tennessee Court of Appeals will hear arguments on whether the state can cut limit the size of Nashville's Metro Council.

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Nashville Severe Weather @nashseverewx.com · 19/02/2025

I'm warm and in a house. Open Table Nashville seeks to help fellow Nashvillians who aren't. We'll vouch for this org. Giving feels good. And it's going to be extremely cold this week.

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Ashley Bachelder @aebachelder.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Coming up for air to say the MHRC 60th anniversary today was so grounding and soul filling. I’m grateful to be part of this team and work 🦞

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Quin Evans Segall @quinevanssegall.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I took an oath to support the Tennessee Constitution & the United States’ Constitution (& Nashville’s Charter, fwiw). State leaders took an oath to uphold the U.S. & TN Constitutions. I’m pretty sure voting to criminalize my votes on Metro’s Council violates rights in both those constitutions. 🦞

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Margot Fosnes @margotfos.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Thanks Whitney! I'm an OTN board member and we have an Amazon wishlist for cold weather supplies that are desperately needed. They ship to OTN for immediate distribution! www.amazon.com/gp/registry/...

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Nashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

The Metro Arts Commission has a new interim director. A deputy from another Metro department who has been intimately involved in Metro Arts reforms will leave her position temporarily to direct the commission as the search continues for a new full-time director. Story: @stelliott.bsky.social

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Metro Arts Commission works to operationalize grants policy - Nashville Banner

Metro Arts Commission and MHRC work to operationalize new grants framework and distribution policy. Interim executive director appointed.

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whitney pastorek @whittlz.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

My favorite part of today was listening to my friend @aebachelder.bsky.social list her fucking impressive qualifications before being named the new interim director of Metro Arts. My least favorite part of today is that I am not in Nashville to awkwardly hug her.

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Erin Evans @erinfor12.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

The Arts Commission Potentially appointing Ashley Bachelder to be the interim ED is a wise choice. She has been deeply invested in this entire process, and I trust her ability to make the best decisions possible.

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nicole has a collaborative spirit @startleseasily.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

The Metro Arts Commission has appointed Ashley Bachelder, current Director of Policy & Research for the Metro Human Relations Commission, as the Interim Executive Director for the Metro Arts Department. Commissioner Leah Dupree-Love was the sole "no" vote.

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nicole has a collaborative spirit @startleseasily.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Once a permanent ED is selected, Bachelder would return to her position at MHRC.

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