Betsy Phillips
@betsyphillips.bsky.social
A loud-mouth on the internet.
I was refreshing my knowledge on the Warners of Warner Park fame and, as usual, I got distracted by Margaret Lindsley Warden, who is a niece of one of the Warner's wives. Of all the rich people in this town, she was the best. First female sports reporter for the Tennessean, Historical Commissioner,
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 AM
I was refreshing my knowledge on the Warners of Warner Park fame and, as usual, I got distracted by Margaret Lindsley Warden, who is a niece of one of the Warner's wives. Of all the rich people in this town, she was the best. First female sports reporter for the Tennessean, Historical Commissioner,
Coyote thus proves that the escapees could have made it.
"This was the first time our park biologists observed anything like this."
San Francisco coyote swims to Alcatraz for first time ever
"This was the first time our park biologists observed anything like this."
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January 18, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Coyote thus proves that the escapees could have made it.
There is a chihuahua in the Twice Daily in a coat. It looks alarmed.
January 16, 2026 at 2:23 PM
There is a chihuahua in the Twice Daily in a coat. It looks alarmed.
Nashville, I have a solid guess as to who all worshipped with William Edmondson when he was a kid! So, here's the deal. There were no churches in District 11. But we know that William had his religious initiation before he moved to town. So, the likely explanation for this is that Black people in
January 16, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Nashville, I have a solid guess as to who all worshipped with William Edmondson when he was a kid! So, here's the deal. There were no churches in District 11. But we know that William had his religious initiation before he moved to town. So, the likely explanation for this is that Black people in
If contempt were money, I'd be a billionaire.
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
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January 15, 2026 at 9:37 PM
If contempt were money, I'd be a billionaire.
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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.
Man, I've had internal torso bleeding every month for nearly forty years and never once did I shoot someone in the face about it. I guess I'm just built tougher than the average ICE agent.
January 14, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Man, I've had internal torso bleeding every month for nearly forty years and never once did I shoot someone in the face about it. I guess I'm just built tougher than the average ICE agent.
Nashville, if you're wondering what to get me for Valentine's Day, here's the perfect thing: caseantiques.com/item/lot-196...
Lot 196: William Edmondson School Teacher Sculpture, Exhibited | Case Auctions
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January 14, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Nashville, if you're wondering what to get me for Valentine's Day, here's the perfect thing: caseantiques.com/item/lot-196...
I told my dad about a CLE thing I'm doing and he asked how much it paid and I said "I don't know" and he said I have to stop just saying yes to things because no one buys the cow if they can get the milk for free. I genuinely don't know if I should be flattered or insulted.
January 13, 2026 at 12:18 AM
I told my dad about a CLE thing I'm doing and he asked how much it paid and I said "I don't know" and he said I have to stop just saying yes to things because no one buys the cow if they can get the milk for free. I genuinely don't know if I should be flattered or insulted.
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Quite the paragraph from @betsyphillips.bsky.social's latest column on Cameron Sexton plotting immigration bills with the White House.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Quite the paragraph from @betsyphillips.bsky.social's latest column on Cameron Sexton plotting immigration bills with the White House.
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www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint...
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Writes @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Speaker Cameron Sexton has reportedly been at the White House "numerous times" to plan anti-immigration policy with Stephen Miller. Yikes.
Our State Leaders Are Apparently Plotting With the White House
Speaker Cameron Sexton has reportedly been at the White House 'numerous times' to plan anti-immigration policy with Stephen Miller. Yikes.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Writes @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Speaker Cameron Sexton has reportedly been at the White House "numerous times" to plan anti-immigration policy with Stephen Miller. Yikes.
It’s not really a Monday until you somehow poke yourself in the armpit with your sudsy toothbrush while trying to keep your glasses from falling off the counter.
January 12, 2026 at 1:56 PM
It’s not really a Monday until you somehow poke yourself in the armpit with your sudsy toothbrush while trying to keep your glasses from falling off the counter.
One of @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social greatest skills is picking the perfect picture for my post.
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Our State Leaders Are Apparently Plotting With the White House
Speaker Cameron Sexton has reportedly been at the White House 'numerous times' to plan anti-immigration policy with Stephen Miller. Yikes.
www.nashvillescene.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:26 PM
One of @dpatrickrodgers.bsky.social greatest skills is picking the perfect picture for my post.
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RESEARCH REQUEST: I’m looking for a local news morning show producer to interview for book research. Bonus if they’re based in New Orleans, Atlanta, or Nashville, but open to yankee cities.
If that’s you or you know someone, please connect us! Thank you! I’ll put you in the acknowledgments 🙏🏾
If that’s you or you know someone, please connect us! Thank you! I’ll put you in the acknowledgments 🙏🏾
January 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
RESEARCH REQUEST: I’m looking for a local news morning show producer to interview for book research. Bonus if they’re based in New Orleans, Atlanta, or Nashville, but open to yankee cities.
If that’s you or you know someone, please connect us! Thank you! I’ll put you in the acknowledgments 🙏🏾
If that’s you or you know someone, please connect us! Thank you! I’ll put you in the acknowledgments 🙏🏾
Im off to work, a place where Amazon is dicking me over the least of all the giant faceless entities that could be dicking me over. That’s how my week is going.
January 9, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Im off to work, a place where Amazon is dicking me over the least of all the giant faceless entities that could be dicking me over. That’s how my week is going.
Billy has forgiven me. He sulked most of the evening, but eventually a dog needs belly rubs.
January 9, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Billy has forgiven me. He sulked most of the evening, but eventually a dog needs belly rubs.
He is pissed at me.
January 8, 2026 at 10:34 PM
He is pissed at me.
I once had a whole ass pitbull who hated going to the vet. She was easier to actually have at the vet than Billy.
January 8, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I once had a whole ass pitbull who hated going to the vet. She was easier to actually have at the vet than Billy.
Dr. Jekyll got on the scale, no problem, greeted everyone at the office like a gentleman, and sat in a chair in the waiting room while casually observing his surroundings. Mr. Hyde wouldn't let them muzzle him and couldn't get his blood taken until after he was sedated and is now hating on everyone.
January 8, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Dr. Jekyll got on the scale, no problem, greeted everyone at the office like a gentleman, and sat in a chair in the waiting room while casually observing his surroundings. Mr. Hyde wouldn't let them muzzle him and couldn't get his blood taken until after he was sedated and is now hating on everyone.
Billy is officially a “senior dog” and I am crushed. He’s only five!
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Billy is officially a “senior dog” and I am crushed. He’s only five!
I’ve been back at work three day and I’m praying for a meteor.
January 7, 2026 at 1:36 PM
I’ve been back at work three day and I’m praying for a meteor.
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Writes @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Historic local headstones carved by legendary artist William Edmondson are crumbling and getting lost.
Headstones Carved by William Edmondson Are Increasingly Endangered
I keep trying to make my peace with these historic local headstones crumbling and getting lost
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January 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Writes @betsyphillips.bsky.social: Historic local headstones carved by legendary artist William Edmondson are crumbling and getting lost.
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I'm sure you've known someone who thought they could do basically anything. This Nashvillian took it to a new level. wpln.org/post/january... @wpln.bsky.social
January 5, 2026: The Nashvillian who tried to kidnap the Kaiser
What made Luke Lea think he was the man to bring a world leader to heel? Plus news for January 5, 2026.
wpln.org
January 5, 2026 at 2:11 PM
I'm sure you've known someone who thought they could do basically anything. This Nashvillian took it to a new level. wpln.org/post/january... @wpln.bsky.social
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Headstones Carved by William Edmondson Are Increasingly Endangered by @betsyphillips.bsky.social
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Headstones Carved by William Edmondson Are Increasingly Endangered
I keep trying to make my peace with these historic local headstones crumbling and getting lost
www.nashvillescene.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Headstones Carved by William Edmondson Are Increasingly Endangered by @betsyphillips.bsky.social
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Lucinda Savage… Lucinda Savages… Lucindas Savage? Two women, one man, one outraged kid.
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Headstones Carved by William Edmondson Are Increasingly Endangered
I keep trying to make my peace with these historic local headstones crumbling and getting lost
www.nashvillescene.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Lucinda Savage… Lucinda Savages… Lucindas Savage? Two women, one man, one outraged kid.
www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint...
www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint...