Reposted by Brenda GaddKatherine McDonell @kemcdonell.bsky.social · 17/05/2026It was great to see @freddieoconnell.bsky.social, @angienashville.bsky.social, @brendagadd.bsky.social, @seanforfive.com, @rollinhorton.bsky.social, and so many awesome friends. Can't wait for Open Streets to do this again! 061
Reposted by Brenda Gaddnashvillediary.bsky.social @nashvillediary.bsky.social · 08/06/20262/3 of the queer artists performing at CMAFest Narrator: There are in fact more than three queer Country artists. Nevertheless, Morgxn’s set was 🔥 as was Molly Tuttle’s so there are pockets of beauty to be found in the chaos. Also lovely to see @oliviahill247.bsky.social and @brendagadd.bsky.social 244
Reposted by Brenda GaddTennessee Equality Project @tnequality.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Knox County Board of Education is urging the Legislature to revisit a law that resulted in Roots getting pulled from school library shelves. From The Tennessee Lookout @tennesseelookout.com : tennesseelookout.com/2026/06/08/k...tennesseelookout.comKnox County votes to challenge Tennessee's book ban law after “Roots” removal • Tennessee LookoutThe Knox County Board of Education voted to ask the Tennessee Legislature to amend the state's Age-Appropriate Materials Act. 0127
Reposted by Brenda GaddJudith Tackett @judytacketttn.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Thank you, @brendagadd.bsky.social for your leadership and for a great interview in The Contributor.thecontributor.orgGadd: ‘Strong communities are built through participation’First-term Councilmember Brenda Gadd was elected in 2023 and represents District 24. 031
Reposted by Brenda GaddDJcontraption AKA Dahron J @dahron-anneliese.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Thank you to the Nashville/Davidson County LGBTQ Caucus @oliviahill247.bsky.social @brendagadd.bsky.social @emilyfor7.bsky.social @russbradford.com for joining @tnequality.bsky.social in urging TN Gov. Lee to VETO the anti-LGBTQIA+ bills headed to his desk. Press conference via WZTV here: t.ly/AUV8_t.lyNew video · Wednesday, Apr 29 🎬Tap to view! 073
Reposted by Brenda GaddJudith Tackett @judytacketttn.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Governments can find solutions - if they want to. From personal experience, it may not be easy or quick. But if you truly advocate for folks, it's doable! Paying people with lived experience/expertise should not be so hard. thecontributor.org/learn-more-a...thecontributor.orgLearn More About the Importance to Pay People with Lived Expertise“Engaging people with lived experience in any project or policy work must be based on time, trust, equal partnership roles … and fair compensation, of course.” 011
Reposted by Brenda GaddLocal Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Whether we live in a big city or a small rural town, none of us want masked secret police ruthlessly scouring our streets. It's #BraveofUS to stand up to protect our neighbors. theintercept.com/2025/12/03/appalac…theintercept.com"Real" America Is Turning Against Trump’s Mass Deportation RegimeIn Appalachia and the Southeast, everyday Americans are standing up to ICE arresting their immigrant neighbors. 023
Reposted by Brenda GaddEmily Benedict @emilyfor7.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Nashville's LGBTQ Caucus issues No Confidence in VUMC Leadership @russbradford.com @brendagadd.bsky.social @oliviahill247.bsky.social 1257
Reposted by Brenda GaddLocal Progress @localprogress.bsky.social · 07/06/2025The arrest of the SEIU CA President & protesters is a disgrace to our country — and part of a terrifying trend local electeds have also been facing. We stand for First Amendment rights. We stand for democracy. We stand with David Huerta & call for his immediate release. 12317
Reposted by Brenda GaddPrem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 10/04/2025The Smart People said "Abolish ICE" was too radical. Then ICE kidnapped students, sent innocent people to a mega prison, broke into a car to take a mom from her daughter, and tried questioning elementary kids while lying that they had parents permission. Ask yourself: which part is more "radical"? 6976672386
Reposted by Brenda GaddRollin Horton @rollinhorton.bsky.social · 14/02/2025A fun and great community project connecting D20 to D24 (cc @brendagadd.bsky.social) - helping encourage foot traffic between the Nations and Sylvan Park, while relieving strains on parking infrastructure in nearby businesses by letting some people walk instead of drive. 1111
Reposted by Brenda GaddLGBTQ+ Victory Institute @victoryinstitute.bsky.social · 19/11/2024We're new here and looking for hot - no, wait, this isn't Twitter spam. Help us find our fellow LGBTQ+ politicos and give this a like or a repost? 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️👋 1256
Reposted by Brenda GaddJudith Tackett @judytacketttn.bsky.social · 15/11/2024The Contributor is turning 17! It is part of the International Network of Street Papers (INSP) and has won multiple awards from INSP including "best vendor submission" by Jen A. Did you know that 70% of vendors who work with The Contributor for 6 months move into housing? thecontributor.orgthecontributor.orgThe Contributor - The Contributor helps our homeless neighbors establish their own micro-businesses and work their way into housing through selling an award-winning street paper.The Contributor helps our homeless neighbors establish their own micro-businesses and work their way into housing through selling an award-winning street paper. 083
