Reposted by Connor DaryaniStephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 16/05/2025I haven’t seen @connordaryani.bsky.social in weeks.nashvillebanner.comCothren, Casada Guilty of Fraud, Conspiracy, Bribery, more - Nashville BannerFormer Tennessee Speaker Glen Casada and his chief of staff Cade Cothren found guilty of fraud, bribery and more. Sentencing set for Sept. 12. 141
Reposted by Connor DaryaniAnita Wadhwani @anitawadhwani.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Tennessee Death Row Inmates File Suit to Stop New Lethal Injection Protocols, citing “risk of tortuous death” as executions resume nashvillebanner.com/2025/03/14/t... @connordaryani.bsky.social @nashvillebanner.bsky.socialnashvillebanner.comTennessee death row inmates challenge pentobarbital use - Nashville BannerNine men on death row in Tennessee challenge the use of pentobarbital in the state's lethal injection protocol, citing constitutional rights, risk of torture. 032
Reposted by Connor DaryaniStephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 13/02/2025From the Banner's morning newsletter: nashvillebanner.com/newsletter/m... @connordaryani.bsky.social @nashvillebanner.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 12/02/2025The Metro Nashville Public Schools board voted unanimously Tuesday to expand use of the Evolv weapons detection system to every high school in the district. MNPS Director Dr. Adrienne Battle said the implementation is not a “perfect solution,” but “another layer in our multi-layered approach.”nashvillebanner.comMNPS approves weapons detection at all high schools - Nashville BannerMNPS implements weapons detection systems at high school entrances following a unanimous school board vote. The Evolv sensors aim to enhance school safety. 242
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 05/02/2025After the January shooting at Antioch High School, MNPS installed Evolv scanners at the front doors. But questions remain about its effectiveness. Depending on how the system's sensitivity is set, it can miss items like handguns and knives or set off alarms for nearly any object containing metal.nashvillebanner.comEvolv Technologies' metal detection system under scrutiny - Nashville BannerMNPS installs Evolv Technologies scanners at Antioch High School as pilot program. However, the technology's effectiveness is questioned. 141
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Since Monday, Antioch High School students have been walking through a new security system designed to detect concealed weapons like the one used in the Jan. 22 shooting. The company that makes the system recently settled with the FTC over allegations that it had misrepresented its effectiveness.nashvillebanner.comEvolv installed at Antioch High School after FTC settlement - Nashville BannerAntioch High School introduces new security system to detect concealed weapons, despite FTC settlement. Will the system improve student safety? 151
Reposted by Connor DaryaniSteve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Good piece from @connordaryani.bsky.social ... 121
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 17/01/2025The 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.socialnashvillebanner.comMetro Arts Commission works to operationalize grants policy - Nashville BannerMetro Arts Commission and MHRC work to operationalize new grants framework and distribution policy. Interim executive director appointed. 2144
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 15/01/2025On Tuesday, judges in the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments over a Tennessee policy that makes it unnecessarily difficult for people convicted of a felony to register to vote, according to the NAACP. Here is a breakdown of those arguments, and what the judges are saying:nashvillebanner.comTennessee's felony voting policy weighed in appeals court - Nashville BannerNAACP challenges Tennessee's felony voting registration policy in court. Judges question both sides' arguments. Decision pending. 276
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 14/01/2025After hearing arguments from The Committee to Stop an Unfair Tax last week, Davidson County Chancellor Anne Martin ruled Monday that Mayor Freddie O’Connell’s transit referendum is “valid and legal” and can move toward implementation. Story: @connordaryani.bsky.socialnashvillebanner.comDavidson County chancellor rules transit referendum legal - Nashville BannerDavidson County Chancellor rules in favor of Mayor Freddie O'Connell's transit referendum, dismissing legal challenges. 1104
Reposted by Connor DaryaniStephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Chancellor Anne Martin today shot down the effort to overturn the results of the transit vote. Tax can be collected starting Feb. 1. More to come shortly but here's our story on the hearing last week:nashvillebanner.comChallenge to Nashville transit referendum heard in court - Nashville BannerDavidson County Chancellor hears arguments in a case challenging a $3.1 billion transit referendum. Decision expected soon. 1195
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Paulette Coleman, the interim executive director of Metro Arts Commission, has resigned after less than a year in the role. Coleman was tasked with overseeing the department through a rebuilding phase following a botched fiscal year 2024 grants cycle, but allegedly was failing to do so.nashvillebanner.comInterim metro arts director resigns amid grants issue - Nashville BannerInterim Metro Arts Executive Director Paulette Coleman resigns amidst grant distribution issues. New leadership needed for Nashville arts department. 144
Reposted by Connor DaryaniStephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 10/01/2025welpnashvillebanner.comMetro Arts Commission struggles to meet grant agreement - Nashville BannerMetro Arts Commission's failure to meet conciliation agreement could impact future grant cycles. Nashville artists and officials express concerns. 121
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 10/01/2025After a troubled 2024 grant cycle, Metro Arts Commission, local artists, and other Metro departments reached a conciliation agreement to improve the process. But emails obtained by the Banner reveal new Metro Arts leadership is falling short of that agreement, jeopardizing the next funding cycle.nashvillebanner.comMetro Arts Commission struggles to meet grant agreement - Nashville BannerMetro Arts Commission's failure to meet conciliation agreement could impact future grant cycles. Nashville artists and officials express concerns. 172
Reposted by Connor DaryaniStephen Elliott @stelliott.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Legal challenge of Nashville transit referendum was in court today. Decision expected quickly. @connordaryani.bsky.social @nashvillebanner.bsky.socialnashvillebanner.comChallenge to Nashville transit referendum heard in court - Nashville BannerDavidson County Chancellor hears arguments in a case challenging a $3.1 billion transit referendum. Decision expected soon. 022
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 09/01/2025After hearing arguments on Wednesday, Davidson County Chancellor Anne Martin predicted she would make a quick ruling in the legal challenge brought by the Committee to Stop an Unfair Tax, a group seeking to reverse the results of the November transit funding referendum. @connordaryani.bsky.socialnashvillebanner.comChallenge to Nashville transit referendum heard in court - Nashville BannerDavidson County Chancellor hears arguments in a case challenging a $3.1 billion transit referendum. Decision expected soon. 021
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Chancellor Anne Martin held a scheduling hearing this morning on the Committee to Stop an Unfair Tax's suit to overturn the Transit referendum, which passed 2-1. They argue the referendum went beyond the scope of what is allowed by state law. (1/x) 231
Reposted by Connor DaryaniSteve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 06/12/2024The Banner's @connordaryani.bsky.social was in the hearing this morning on the transit referendum. Here's what he saw: 011
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 05/12/2024ICYMI: As the Supreme Court heard arguments about Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, conservative justices appeared to open the door for more state legislation against trans citizens nashvillebanner.com/2024/12/04/s...nashvillebanner.comSupreme Court weighs Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban - Nashville BannerSupreme Court hears arguments on Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for transgender kids. Decision could impact far beyond the case. 172
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 04/12/2024As the Supreme Court heard arguments about Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, conservative justices appeared to open the door for more state legislation against trans citizens.nashvillebanner.comSupreme Court weighs Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban - Nashville BannerSupreme Court hears arguments on Tennessee's law banning gender-affirming care for transgender kids. Decision could impact far beyond the case. 1108
Reposted by Connor DaryaniSteve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 04/12/2024New from @connordaryani.bsky.social on the SCOTUS hearing 011
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 03/12/2024TSU fired former Metro Councilmember Tanaka Vercher for refusing to bypass procedures in the federal financial aid process. Vercher alleges she was pressured to request funding early and was terminated after refusing. Story: @connordaryani.bsky.social nashvillebanner.com/2024/12/03/t...nashvillebanner.comTennessee State University faces lawsuit by former employee - Nashville BannerFormer TSU director of financial aid sues for wrongful termination after refusing to participate in illegal activities. Seeking back pay and damages. 031
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Textile Fabrics, a Nashville institution, set to close soon after more than 50 Years nashvillebanner.com/2024/11/29/t...nashvillebanner.comTextile Fabrics in Berry Hill to close - Nashville BannerTextile Fabrics, a beloved Nashville fabric store, is closing its doors. Read about its history, impact, and the community's hopes for its future. 1113
Reposted by Connor DaryaniSteve Cavendish @scavendish.bsky.social · 29/11/2024I love this feature from @connordaryani.bsky.social. The Martin Cherry photos are outstanding. 051
Reposted by Connor DaryaniNashville Banner @nashvillebanner.bsky.social · 22/11/2024Earlier this year, when the Banner tried to unseal documents related to our reporting on Davidson County Criminal Court Judge Cheryl Blackburn’s competency, we were denied. Now, our appeal is headed to the Tennessee Supreme Court. ✏️: @connordaryani.bsky.social nashvillebanner.com/2024/11/22/t...nashvillebanner.comTennessee Supreme Court to Hear Banner Case Seeking Judicial RecordsTennessee Supreme Court to hear case from Nashville Banner on sealing of court documents related to Judge Cheryl Blackburn's competency. 0144
Reposted by Connor DaryaniSteve Haruch 오용찬 @steveharuch.bsky.social · 01/12/2023“ 'These artists have real insecurities,' said Elisheba Mrozik, an artist based in North Nashville. 'And you took $20k from them. That money is life-changing for poor people.' " @connordaryani.bsky.social and @scavendish.bsky.social report on the mess at Metro Arts for @nashvillebanner.bsky.socialnashvillebanner.comMetro Arts Fails to Deliver Promised GrantsMetro Arts, an agency that has endured turbulence and controversy for two years, is under fire again as money promised to artists and arts organizations has failed to arrive. Every year, Metro Arts ... 032
