annie parnell 👽
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man, I hate playing vampire towns. nashville via va. audience editor and resident goth at @nashvillescene.com 💌 words: Paste, FLOOD, etc. formerly: @vpm.org. send pitches to avparnell dot com (she/they)
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Metro has now established a hotline for transportation to warming stations: 615-401-1712.
Metro Provides Update on Continued Winter Emergency
NES chief warns of “prolonged event” and reports a remaining 175,000 customers without power.
www.nashvillescene.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Metro has now established a hotline for transportation to warming stations: 615-401-1712.
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Metro officials say it will be "several days" until power is restored everywhere and encourage the use of warming shelters.
Metro Provides Update on Continued Winter Emergency
NES chief warns of “prolonged event” and reports a remaining 175,000 customers without power.
www.nashvillescene.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Metro officials say it will be "several days" until power is restored everywhere and encourage the use of warming shelters.
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Writes columnist @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Dear ICE agents — when politicians finally get scared of being associated with you, they will abandon you. They will denounce you.
Dear ICE Agents: Have You Considered Quitting?
Opinion: When politicians finally get scared of being associated with you, they will abandon you. They will denounce you.
www.nashvillescene.com
January 26, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Writes columnist @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Dear ICE agents — when politicians finally get scared of being associated with you, they will abandon you. They will denounce you.
Big week for surreal tableaus and somewhat thorny emotional stories
January 23, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Big week for surreal tableaus and somewhat thorny emotional stories
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For our Winter Arts Guide, the Scene asked five of Nashville’s cultural tastemakers about the events and artists they’re most looking forward to this season.
Winter Arts Guide 2026: What Nashville’s Tastemakers Are Excited About
The city’s artists, curators and more chime in on the events they’re most looking forward to
www.nashvillescene.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM
For our Winter Arts Guide, the Scene asked five of Nashville’s cultural tastemakers about the events and artists they’re most looking forward to this season.
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amanda seyfried will always be mother ann and don't you forget it
January 23, 2026 at 5:06 AM
amanda seyfried will always be mother ann and don't you forget it
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For our annual Winter Arts Guide, audience editor @avparnell.bsky.social highlights the best literary events of the season, including a conversation between George Saunders and Ann Patchett.
Winter Arts Guide 2026: Books
A conversation between George Saunders and Ann Patchett tops our list of this season’s best book events
www.nashvillescene.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:22 PM
For our annual Winter Arts Guide, audience editor @avparnell.bsky.social highlights the best literary events of the season, including a conversation between George Saunders and Ann Patchett.
I’m eyeing Saunders’ and Lauren Groff’s talks at Montgomery Bell, a death doula book club, a 33 1/3 author panel and more this season
For our annual Winter Arts Guide, audience editor @avparnell.bsky.social highlights the best literary events of the season, including a conversation between George Saunders and Ann Patchett.
Winter Arts Guide 2026: Books
A conversation between George Saunders and Ann Patchett tops our list of this season’s best book events
www.nashvillescene.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:27 PM
I’m eyeing Saunders’ and Lauren Groff’s talks at Montgomery Bell, a death doula book club, a 33 1/3 author panel and more this season
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Everybody shut the fuck up and pay attention to the most important thing happening at this moment.
January 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Everybody shut the fuck up and pay attention to the most important thing happening at this moment.
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Kaleb Blain, a 35-year old trans man and pitmaster, was fired from the legendary BBQ restaurant Terry Black’s after he was doxxed over Charlie Kirk comments.
Now he’s running his own barbecue spot in Waco: “I feel better than I ever have.”
By @kitoconnell.com
thebarbedwire.com/2026/01/21/b...
Now he’s running his own barbecue spot in Waco: “I feel better than I ever have.”
By @kitoconnell.com
thebarbedwire.com/2026/01/21/b...
‘Barbecue Saved My Life’: Meet Waco’s Antifascist Transgender Pitmaster
Kaleb Blain went from the fast-paced world of 911 dispatching to the “low and slow” of BBQ, where he’s built a following.
thebarbedwire.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Kaleb Blain, a 35-year old trans man and pitmaster, was fired from the legendary BBQ restaurant Terry Black’s after he was doxxed over Charlie Kirk comments.
Now he’s running his own barbecue spot in Waco: “I feel better than I ever have.”
By @kitoconnell.com
thebarbedwire.com/2026/01/21/b...
Now he’s running his own barbecue spot in Waco: “I feel better than I ever have.”
By @kitoconnell.com
thebarbedwire.com/2026/01/21/b...
I wrote about George Saunders’ conversation with Ann Patchett and more upcoming Nashville literary events you should know about for @nashvillescene.com
Winter Arts Guide 2026: Books
A conversation between George Saunders and Ann Patchett tops our list of this season’s best book events
www.nashvillescene.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM
I wrote about George Saunders’ conversation with Ann Patchett and more upcoming Nashville literary events you should know about for @nashvillescene.com
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I wrote about how Heated Rivalry is just the latest case of how publishers, with all their data, are still not able to predict what will be the next sensation. lithub.com/get-ready-fo...
Get Ready For Publishing to Chase the Heated Rivalry Phenomenon
Heated Rivalry mania has swept the world, and it’s been so fun to watch the stars of the TV series becoming A-list celebrities while the books upon which the show was based hit the bestseller list …
lithub.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM
I wrote about how Heated Rivalry is just the latest case of how publishers, with all their data, are still not able to predict what will be the next sensation. lithub.com/get-ready-fo...
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Alice Coltrane on John: “But he would sit there and the quiet was strong. It didn't make you feel isolated, but part of. I identified with it right away. And it was a kind of silence that you don't want to disturb. You don't interrupt with, ‘Oh, would you like some tea?’ You respect it.”
January 16, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Alice Coltrane on John: “But he would sit there and the quiet was strong. It didn't make you feel isolated, but part of. I identified with it right away. And it was a kind of silence that you don't want to disturb. You don't interrupt with, ‘Oh, would you like some tea?’ You respect it.”
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Critic's Pick: "Concert documentary 'You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine' considers the beloved late songwriter in a new light."
Critic's Pick: 'You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine'
Jan. 16-19 at the Belcourt
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January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Critic's Pick: "Concert documentary 'You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine' considers the beloved late songwriter in a new light."
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In our annual Country Music Almanac, Scene music writers recommend artists to watch in 2026 like Palmyra, Kashus Culpepper, Laci Kaye Booth, Meels and more.
Country Music Almanac 2026: Artists to Watch
From Palmyra and Kashus Culpepper to Laci Kaye Booth, Meels and beyond, we pick 12 artists to look out for.
www.nashvillescene.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
In our annual Country Music Almanac, Scene music writers recommend artists to watch in 2026 like Palmyra, Kashus Culpepper, Laci Kaye Booth, Meels and more.
astounding potential for more goth hockey fans. most of the jerseys are black… one team is called the Kraken… there’s a player who always appears haunted by demons beyond comprehension
January 18, 2026 at 5:49 PM
astounding potential for more goth hockey fans. most of the jerseys are black… one team is called the Kraken… there’s a player who always appears haunted by demons beyond comprehension
I wrote about Palmyra for @nashvillescene.com’s Country Artists to Watch
Country Music Almanac 2026: Artists to Watch
From Palmyra and Kashus Culpepper to Laci Kaye Booth, Meels and beyond, we pick 12 artists to look out for.
www.nashvillescene.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM
I wrote about Palmyra for @nashvillescene.com’s Country Artists to Watch
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why don't you tell us about the nhl pride nights, gary. tell us how you banned pride tape. tell us about the culture of your league. i love hockey so much, but i hate the nhl as an organization. this is just gary being opportunistic
We know the hit TV show “Heated Rivalry” has created new hockey fans. The show has also captured a particularly high-profile one — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.
January 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
why don't you tell us about the nhl pride nights, gary. tell us how you banned pride tape. tell us about the culture of your league. i love hockey so much, but i hate the nhl as an organization. this is just gary being opportunistic
also another opportunity for me to discuss the Toulouse needle drop in Letterkenny s3 ep 3, possibly one of the best of all time
January 16, 2026 at 3:56 PM
also another opportunity for me to discuss the Toulouse needle drop in Letterkenny s3 ep 3, possibly one of the best of all time
First time contributing to the Scene’s Country Music Almanac journalists’ survey. I have some takes in here about Tyler Childers, SG Goodman and some other names you should know
What releases did country-focused critics and scholars love over the past year? What stories do they want to hear more about? A group of them sound off on these topics and more in the Journalists’ Survey from our annual Country Music Almanac.
Country Music Almanac 2026: Our Journalists’ Survey
Writers, broadcasters and scholars weigh in on the present and future of country music.
www.nashvillescene.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:26 PM
First time contributing to the Scene’s Country Music Almanac journalists’ survey. I have some takes in here about Tyler Childers, SG Goodman and some other names you should know
chaotic albums spread this week
January 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
chaotic albums spread this week
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Republican state lawmakers announced on Thursday a sweeping immigration package — tailored with the help of the White House — that seeks to make Tennessee a model for immigration crackdowns across the country.
Tennessee Republicans Announce Massive Immigration Package
Verification, reporting requirements part of proposed bills filed
www.nashvillescene.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Republican state lawmakers announced on Thursday a sweeping immigration package — tailored with the help of the White House — that seeks to make Tennessee a model for immigration crackdowns across the country.
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"He excavates it, and asks us to look again."
The @nashvillescene.com and its coverage of the city's arts is such an important part of my book.
To have a writer I admire as much as Annie review my book so carefully in its pages is an enormous honor.
To have a writer I admire as much as Annie review my book so carefully in its pages is an enormous honor.
I wrote about @jonbern.bsky.social’s excellent new Justin Townes Earle biography for @nashvillescene.com. Revelatory work
January 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
"He excavates it, and asks us to look again."
here are just a couple of my favorite parts of this book btw:
- how much Justin Townes Earle loved baseball
- Shirley Street Station
- detailed critical analysis of stomp-clap (long-overdue)
- how much Justin Townes Earle loved baseball
- Shirley Street Station
- detailed critical analysis of stomp-clap (long-overdue)
Jonathan Bernstein’s authorized biography of Justin Townes Earle paints a vivid portrait of the late, great roots musician.
Authorized Justin Townes Earle Biography Paints a Vivid Portrait
Jonathan Bernstein’s ‘What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome’ excavates the legacy of a late, great songwriter
www.nashvillescene.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
here are just a couple of my favorite parts of this book btw:
- how much Justin Townes Earle loved baseball
- Shirley Street Station
- detailed critical analysis of stomp-clap (long-overdue)
- how much Justin Townes Earle loved baseball
- Shirley Street Station
- detailed critical analysis of stomp-clap (long-overdue)