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Sean Parker @seanforfive.com · 20/09/2026

It’s wild that our local @demsocialists.bsky.social chapter @midtndsa.bsky.social has very nearly been around for 10 years. Come celebrate with us at Rosemary next Sunday! New ppl welcome!

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Public comments start here: www.youtube.com/live/xHHI6f0... I'll provide a few highlights. But they're better seen (and the segment is about 20 minutes.)

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09/15/26 Metropolitan Council Meeting

YouTube video by Metro Nashville Network

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Here is where CM Capp's statement starts: www.youtube.com/live/xHHI6f0... (~13:48) CM Capp notes that three of the nominees take a positive view or are open to the idea of the Tesla tunnel.

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09/15/26 Metropolitan Council Meeting

YouTube video by Metro Nashville Network

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Trying to keep up with speakers, and not making it tonight. I’ll follow up when I have a pause button and time codes.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

First speaker in public comments: Puts the ICE call center in the context of growing fascism, calling out Trump’s memo describing the enemies of the right wing as “terrorists.” Not acting is complicity, not innocence.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

At Nashville Metro Council tonight with others to show council that we do not want an ICE call center in Donelson. See Music City Migrawatch on Instagram for more on their campaign. Expecting a full public comment period.

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Ernest Penfold @penfoldsfiv.eurosky.social · 12/08/2026

the media when the centrist loses by 1% vs the media when the leftist loses by (less than) 1%

bluesky post by Politico saying "Progressives didn't get the big election night they wanted" referring to Abdul el-Sayed defeating Haley Stevens in the MI Senate primary and linking to their story with that headline.

bluesky post by Politico with the text "The far left hits a wall" referring to David Crowley defeating Francesca Hong in the WI Governor Primary and linking to their story with that headline

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Full statement here: www.dsausa.org/statements/d...

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Find it at an hour and ten minutes here: www.youtube.com/live/GdGMRuA...

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

In the midst of amendments now. There are many. A few have been removed by their sponsors. All seem to be friendly.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Many CMs have stood to speak on RS2026-2146, which honors Vonda McDaniel, the late President of the Nashville Central Labor Council (CLC). She was an incredible organizer, labor leader, and friend to many. I will add a timecode for the tributes when the video is no longer live.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

CM Benton questions what enforcement capacity NDOT has. Notes that MNPD traffic stops have declined, which he sees as a bad thing.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

CM Sepulveda is speaking out against deferring RS2026-2064 (CM Kupin’s bill) to work towards eliminating pedestrian deaths. She says NDOT needs to do better, who had asked for more time. CM Welsch and Evans join, Evans noting that depts can defer items into oblivion.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Tonight at Nashville Metro Council, we’re seeing the third reading for BL2026-1391 and -1392. After passing this reading, the legislation goes into effect. There are a large number of amendments on deck as well: nashville.legistar.com/gateway.aspx...

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Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2026-1391

Title: An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add various new data center uses and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-012TX-001).

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

It’s 9:40pm. We’re around number 40-something in line of 245. So far, only support for BL2026-1391. Nashville folks are showing up! Lively civic participation.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We’ve reached the public hearing, folks. You can watch along at home here: www.youtube.com/live/9AtUt_4...

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07/07/26 Metropolitan Council Meeting

YouTube video by Metro Nashville Network

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Looks like folks from the rally outside have joined those of us waiting outside the council chambers.

Four distinct lines of people wait in the hallway outside the council chambers.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

If you haven’t already, please email your council member, and ask for their support for BL2026-1391. You can click “Council District Lookup” to find your member. Make sure to use their individual email, not the general email. www.nashville.gov/departments/...

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Tonight at Metro Nashville Council: the gallery is full and there a bunch of us in line waiting for the public hearing for BL2026-1391. The bill would put restrictions on new data centers coming to Nashville. The bill is on its second reading (of three).

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🔥 @claireforny.bsky.social: “If the Party stands for Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, bringing trillions we spend on forever wars back to our communities— that’s the Democratic Party I want to be a part of.” Valdez deftly handles attacks from “Dirtbag” @JohnFetterman @RepJoshG & Carville

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Nashvillians are still giving statements to the Planning Commission. You can watch at the link below. Worth checking out what your friends and neighbors are saying.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

“Is my councilmember supporting regulating data centers?” Good question! Let’s find out. Yours not in the sponsor list here? Follow the link in the original post below and find your councilmember. Let them know what you think! nashville.legistar.com/LegislationD...

Screenshot of the sponsor list for BL2026-1391, the bill regulating data centers. Sponsors at this time are: Rollin Horton, Delishia Porterfield, Brenda Gadd, Jordan Huffman, Ginny Welsch, Kyonzte Toombs, Jeff Preptit, Emily Benedict, Jason Spain, Sean Parker, Sheri Weiner, Terry Vo, Russ Bradford, Jacob Kupin, Sandy Ewing, Courtney Johnston, Sandra Sepulveda, Erin Evans, Mike Cortese, Olivia Hill, Burkley Allen, Brandon Taylor, Clay Capp, Jennifer Gamble, Jeff Gregg

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Nashvillians are standing up to support BL2026-1391 to regulate data centers in all of Davidson County. Find and contact your councilmember to let them know you support this: nashville.citycast.fm/explainers/c... You can watch here as folks speak out: www.youtube.com/live/rlknMo2...

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06/11/26 Planning Commission

YouTube video by Metro Nashville Network

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Beautiful invocation from several Nashville organizers. Shows up right at the beginning of the linked video. Going to share that instead of attempting to type it out. VM Henderson follows it with a statement about standing together with members of our community. www.youtube.com/live/VDJecSf...

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

@sbworkersunited.org speaking at the Nashville Metro Council. You can watch their statement here, about five minutes into the announcements section: www.youtube.com/live/j7QBeca...

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

@sbworkersunited.org, Central Labor Council of Nashville and Mid TN, and several Metro Council members are calling for Starbucks to respect workers’ right to organize in their stores in Nashville. We’re hearing from many of them here at the downtown courthouse where council will be meeting soon.

Starbucks workers, wearing Starbucks Workers United shirts, hold up a banner reading “No Contracts, No Starbucks.” Members of the Central Labor Council of Nashville and Middle TN, and several Metro Nashville City Council members stand around them. In the front, a Starbucks worker speaks.

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Starbucks Workers United @sbworkersunited.org · 15/05/2026

If Starbucks wants to call Nashville home, they need to follow the law. Join us on Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30pm CT to show Starbucks that Tennessee stands with workers fighting for a fair union contract and an end to their unfair labor practices!

A poster decorated with stars, the outline of Tennessee, and the SBWU fists: "Hey, Starbucks! Nashville is Union Strong! Join baristas and local leaders to demand Starbucks stop violating labor law! Tuesday, May 19, 5:30pm - Nashville, TN - 1 Public Square, STE 100"

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Discussion around BL2026-1294 was probably the longest of the evening, going from where I've tagged the recording below until almost the end. The bill, about some funding in response to those impacted by Winter Storm Fern, was deferred until the next session (2 wks). www.youtube.com/live/Vk6JzyE...

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03/17/26 Metropolitan Council Meeting

YouTube video by Metro Nashville Network

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We're gonna keep playing the hits for you tonight, folks. Next up discussion on this bill, approving funds to Hospitality Hub of Memphis for providing interim housing. But first, relevant public comment on OHS: www.youtube.com/live/Vk6JzyE... Full bill discussion: www.youtube.com/live/Vk6JzyE...

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03/17/26 Metropolitan Council Meeting

YouTube video by Metro Nashville Network

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We had two speakers in opposition to CM Taylor's controversial companion bills pertaining to an overlay on Buchanan St, plus a comment from CM Welsch. Eliot www.youtube.com/live/Vk6JzyE... Valeria www.youtube.com/live/Vk6JzyE... CM Welsch's comment: www.youtube.com/live/Vk6JzyE...

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

You can see more of what Mike has to say about this in his own words here: www.youtube.com/live/Vk6JzyE...

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03/17/26 Metropolitan Council Meeting

YouTube video by Metro Nashville Network

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Public comment period can be viewed here, where you can listen to people in their own words, starting with the first speaker at about 19:53: www.youtube.com/live/Vk6JzyE...

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03/17/26 Metropolitan Council Meeting

YouTube video by Metro Nashville Network

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Voice vote on BL2026-1294 passes with some no votes. VM Henderson calls for the voice vote. It gets deferred.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Discussion now about the bill for credit for folks impacted by Winter Storm Fern (BL2026-1294). CM Evans Segall noting that means testing impacts peoples’ ability to get back what they lost. CM Evans asking for clarification on funding.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

CM Taylor has brought his bill on Buchanan St up for third reading. CM Welsch says she isn’t comfortable voting based on public comments and concerns about the state. Will abstain on this and companion bill. No other CMs discussing. We have a voice vote almost pass, but with one “nay.”

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

BL2026-1314 removed from the consent agenda. CM Horton moves to defer the second reading to first meeting in July. Council agrees by a voice vote. According to the brief cleans up typographical errors, etc.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

CM Welsch speaking on RS2026-1840 says that we have title 6 complaints, issues with evictions, etc, with Hospitality Hub. Says the money being allocated lacks transparency. CM Kupin says that the group has great facilities for unhoused folks in Memphis. Echoed by Huffman

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

As always, Nashville’s Metro Council General Meetings (and committees) are broadcast live on YouTube. We’re live now: www.youtube.com/live/Vk6JzyE...

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03/17/26 Metropolitan Council Meeting

YouTube video by Metro Nashville Network

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Our chapter’s own Andrew Okeke speaks out for residents affected by ICE, citing Estefany Rodriguez of Nashville Noticia’s horrifying treatment. Notes that state law limiting Council’s ability to vote in any way against ICE has been removed. Asks for a resolution that city should not….

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Todd Horn is our first speaker for public comments speaking out against a neighborhood development. Claiming nothing (environmental analysis, etc.) has been given to group in opposition. Believes CM Gamble has been hostile to them. Says his group would be open to “more favorable design.”

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

CM Rutherford it would be easy to vote for this, but sometimes we need to do something hard. Says project is happening. Says to set “politics aside” and follow CM Hill’s example.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

CM Sepulveda describing labor violation and safety practice violations from the Boring Co. Describes the work done to recover the body of a worker killed. Says that the state will do whatever they want to do, but we have found courage, taken them to court and won.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Contingent of six speakers plus three other attendees with stickers against BL2026-1275/1276. Current speaker says that he isn’t against housing, but wants it to stay “consistent with what’s in the neighborhood.” nashville.legistar.com/LegislationD... nashville.legistar.com/LegislationD...

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Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2026-1276

Title: An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2026-1275, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for property located at West Campbell Road (unnumbered), appr...

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Similarly, CM Kupin is asking to vote on the 2nd reading, defer the 3rd to April 7th. Passes on a voice vote.

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Middle Tennessee DSA @midtndsa.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Public hearing debate on two paired bills on a subdistrict in the East Bank that would extend the downtown zoning code. About 4-5 speaking both for and against. More on bills here: nashville.legistar.com/LegislationD... nashville.legistar.com/LegislationD...

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Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County, TN - File #: BL2026-1273

Title: An ordinance to amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, to make various changes to the Downtown Co...

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