Erin Evans
@erinfor12.bsky.social
Metro Nashville Councilmember, District 12
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Erin Evans
@erinfor12.bsky.social
· Jul 2
Yes, we all got on each other's nerves. Some of us listened. Some of us dug our heels in. Some of us came in with an open mind. Some of us lamented being urban planners when we didn't go to school for that. Some of us had zesty commentary. Some of us kept our mouths shut.
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Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Before the midterms of 1866, President Andrew Johnson called his congressional opponents traitors and said they should be hanged.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
Voters were so profoundly moved by his words... that they gave his opponents a supermajority in Congress, and the nation got the Fourteenth Amendment.
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“There were early concerns that fare-free travel would heap extra burdens on bus drivers, drawing homeless people or anything-goes behavior. Yet several drivers said that not having to ask passengers for payment or transfers has led to less friction with riders.”
Gift link re: Iowa City free buses!
Gift link re: Iowa City free buses!
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
“There were early concerns that fare-free travel would heap extra burdens on bus drivers, drawing homeless people or anything-goes behavior. Yet several drivers said that not having to ask passengers for payment or transfers has led to less friction with riders.”
Gift link re: Iowa City free buses!
Gift link re: Iowa City free buses!
Just an FYI that I am off through the weekend. So I have both time and opportunity.
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Just an FYI that I am off through the weekend. So I have both time and opportunity.
This is happening everywhere, including here.
At least 4,900 Minnesotans are at risk of being pushed to the streets because of Trump’s cuts to housing - children, seniors, veterans.
In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
In Minnesota, we’ll do everything we can to stand up for our neighbors in need, but this decision will be devastating.
www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/a...
'A drastic cut': New HUD rules affect 1,600 beds for homeless in Northeastern Minnesota
Last week, the Trump administration said only 30% of the national Continuum of Care program’s $3.9 billion can be used for permanent housing, down from approximately 90% this year.
www.duluthnewstribune.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This is happening everywhere, including here.
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While the government is back up and running, some aid programs — like utility bill assistance — are still facing disruptions.
wpln.org/post/the-shu...
wpln.org/post/the-shu...
The shutdown is over, but Tennesseans are still waiting for funds to help pay utility bills
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history impacted or cut off many federal programs that help Americans. And while the government is technically
wpln.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
While the government is back up and running, some aid programs — like utility bill assistance — are still facing disruptions.
wpln.org/post/the-shu...
wpln.org/post/the-shu...
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A chancellor halted Gov. Lee's deployment of the Tennessee Nastional Guard for law enforcement duties in Memphis.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/17/m...
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/17/m...
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 AM
A chancellor halted Gov. Lee's deployment of the Tennessee Nastional Guard for law enforcement duties in Memphis.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/17/m...
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/17/m...
Sgt. Bo was in USA Today:
www.usatoday.com/story/pets-a...
www.usatoday.com/story/pets-a...
Sgt. Bo, who comforted students after deadly shooting, wins Hero Dog Awards 2025
American Humane Society CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert told USA TODAY Sgt. Bo "embodies everything American Humane Society looks for in a hero dog."
www.usatoday.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Sgt. Bo was in USA Today:
www.usatoday.com/story/pets-a...
www.usatoday.com/story/pets-a...
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Did you know that faith-based properties can develop affordable housing on their land? The good folks at Trinity Community Commons in East Nashville are using their former church lot to do just that. They’re on the show today to tell us how they’re making it happen, and why it matters. 💛
Building Affordable Housing in Nashville Isn’t Just for Developers Anymore - City Cast Nashville
Trinity Community Commons is a repurposed church in East Nashville that’s become a community hub, serving meals and showing “radical hospitality” t...
nashville.citycast.fm
November 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Did you know that faith-based properties can develop affordable housing on their land? The good folks at Trinity Community Commons in East Nashville are using their former church lot to do just that. They’re on the show today to tell us how they’re making it happen, and why it matters. 💛
"Glad it's behind us" is code for "we didn't want to deal with your request."
November 17, 2025 at 10:27 PM
"Glad it's behind us" is code for "we didn't want to deal with your request."
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Starting my Monday morning with an email to Director Bhattacharya...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Starting my Monday morning with an email to Director Bhattacharya...
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BREAKING: Stand up for Science endorses @aftynbehn.bsky.social (TN-07) for Congress. From speaking at our Nashville rally in March, to advocating for our health and hospitals, Behn is a fighter for science!
Tennessee — election day is December 2nd! In-person early voting runs from now until 11/26.
Tennessee — election day is December 2nd! In-person early voting runs from now until 11/26.
November 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
BREAKING: Stand up for Science endorses @aftynbehn.bsky.social (TN-07) for Congress. From speaking at our Nashville rally in March, to advocating for our health and hospitals, Behn is a fighter for science!
Tennessee — election day is December 2nd! In-person early voting runs from now until 11/26.
Tennessee — election day is December 2nd! In-person early voting runs from now until 11/26.
Tomorrow I start my "unsolicited feedback" tour.
November 17, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Tomorrow I start my "unsolicited feedback" tour.
Had a chance to attend the Nashville Public Library Foundation's public lecture with this year's honoree Amor Towles in conversation with Jon Meacham. I appreciate the Foundation inviting us for a quick picture! 🦞
November 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Had a chance to attend the Nashville Public Library Foundation's public lecture with this year's honoree Amor Towles in conversation with Jon Meacham. I appreciate the Foundation inviting us for a quick picture! 🦞
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Some news: tomorrow at 9am, Ted Koppel + CBS Sunday Morning will air a two-part story on the devastating surge of full-time workers being pushed into homelessness.
I'll be interviewed along with two families from There Is No Place for Us. It would mean a lot if you'd watch and help spread the word.
I'll be interviewed along with two families from There Is No Place for Us. It would mean a lot if you'd watch and help spread the word.
November 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Some news: tomorrow at 9am, Ted Koppel + CBS Sunday Morning will air a two-part story on the devastating surge of full-time workers being pushed into homelessness.
I'll be interviewed along with two families from There Is No Place for Us. It would mean a lot if you'd watch and help spread the word.
I'll be interviewed along with two families from There Is No Place for Us. It would mean a lot if you'd watch and help spread the word.
This is BS.
Brooke Rollins says on Newsmax SNAP participants will have to re-apply for the program.
Details are still unclear.
via Grace Yarrow for @politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Details are still unclear.
via Grace Yarrow for @politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Trump administration will require SNAP participants to reapply for benefits
The move is part of USDA chief Brooke Rollins’ effort to overhaul the nation’s largest anti-hunger program and get rid of “fraud.”
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This is BS.
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This is why I raise awareness…its not happening throughout Nashville. Why is the largest public housing community and surrounding houses with NO driveways the ones who get to be made an example of???
Oh my, they don’t notify us of street sweep days and just go around the cars. Although last week the driver asked a neighbor to text me to move my street parked car- I didn’t. Also didn’t get towed or ticketed. Call me crazy but that doesn’t seem fair at all.
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
This is why I raise awareness…its not happening throughout Nashville. Why is the largest public housing community and surrounding houses with NO driveways the ones who get to be made an example of???
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No one is allowed to talk politics, housing or traffic while there’s an aurora occurring.
Sorry, that’s just the rules.
Sorry, that’s just the rules.
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
No one is allowed to talk politics, housing or traffic while there’s an aurora occurring.
Sorry, that’s just the rules.
Sorry, that’s just the rules.
Ooooh, nice Hermitage pic 📸
@erinfor12.bsky.social Both red and green showing up in Hermitage on the camera, red pillars visible with eyes for a few minutes!
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Ooooh, nice Hermitage pic 📸
Northern lights in Nashville
November 12, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Northern lights in Nashville
Update - they said "No, thank you."
WeGo: Call a special meeting of the board to update the public. Precedent for special called meetings is 5 days notice. Get it on the calendar.
Journey Pass cannot enroll riders at-scale, and we’re pulling resources away from other priorities. Bag the box.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/07/w...
Journey Pass cannot enroll riders at-scale, and we’re pulling resources away from other priorities. Bag the box.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/07/w...
November 11, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Update - they said "No, thank you."
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Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/11/r... @tennesseelookout.com @fischler.bsky.social
Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits • Tennessee Lookout
The Trump administration continued Monday to press the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions full benefits for SNAP benefits.
tennesseelookout.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/11/r... @tennesseelookout.com @fischler.bsky.social
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Nashville judge rejects one of the state’s arguments for refusing to disclose the identities of Tennessee Highway Patrol officers involved in immigration enforcement but asked to hear additional arguments before making a final ruling.
tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/11/n... @tennesseelookout.com
tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/11/n... @tennesseelookout.com
Nashville judge to hold new hearing on state’s request to withhold immigration records • Tennessee Lookout
A Nashville judge has rejected one a state legal arguments for refusing to disclose the identities of Tennessee Highway Patrol officers.
tennesseelookout.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Nashville judge rejects one of the state’s arguments for refusing to disclose the identities of Tennessee Highway Patrol officers involved in immigration enforcement but asked to hear additional arguments before making a final ruling.
tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/11/n... @tennesseelookout.com
tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/11/n... @tennesseelookout.com
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if you're gonna pass a law enabling ADUs (which you should), package it with plan books and forgivable loans in exchange for affordable rents. I regret to inform Nashville that Charlotte appears to be doing something "very cool"
www.charlottenc.gov/City-News/Ci...
www.charlottenc.gov/City-News/Ci...
City of Charlotte Launches New Accessory Dwelling Units Program
The City of Charlotte Housing & Neighborhood Services Department is making it easier for property owners to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property with the new Queen City ADU Program.
www.charlottenc.gov
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
if you're gonna pass a law enabling ADUs (which you should), package it with plan books and forgivable loans in exchange for affordable rents. I regret to inform Nashville that Charlotte appears to be doing something "very cool"
www.charlottenc.gov/City-News/Ci...
www.charlottenc.gov/City-News/Ci...
I am not jazzed about the shutdown vote, but the downward pressure on local communities to maintain essential food access isn't sustainable, either -
especially in a state like TN with a governor doing the bare minimum.
especially in a state like TN with a governor doing the bare minimum.
November 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I am not jazzed about the shutdown vote, but the downward pressure on local communities to maintain essential food access isn't sustainable, either -
especially in a state like TN with a governor doing the bare minimum.
especially in a state like TN with a governor doing the bare minimum.