Judith Tackett
@judytacketttn.bsky.social
Lifelong learner, over-thinker, & strategist. Pet enthusiast. Opinionated Swiss who calls Middle TN home. Secret pleasure: Mid-afternoon Nickerchen. Opinions are my own.
Mark your calendar to listen to @thisisnashville.bsky.social on Thursday. It's the season end of In My Place, a series about homelessness and housing in Nashville.
We added a special episode to hear from family members how homelessness of loved ones has impacted them.
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We added a special episode to hear from family members how homelessness of loved ones has impacted them.
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In My Place Archives
In My Place educates listeners on what cities like Nashville can do to prevent and end homelessness — while caring for our neighbors who are still unhoused. We talk to guests about everything from bes...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Mark your calendar to listen to @thisisnashville.bsky.social on Thursday. It's the season end of In My Place, a series about homelessness and housing in Nashville.
We added a special episode to hear from family members how homelessness of loved ones has impacted them.
wpln.org/programs/thi...
We added a special episode to hear from family members how homelessness of loved ones has impacted them.
wpln.org/programs/thi...
Is this something states & cities should build out?
In Switzerland, public schools often have underground spaces that serve as emergency nuclear fallout shelters. They were built during the cold war and are still maintained today. Some are used as temporary shelters for people seeking asylum.
In Switzerland, public schools often have underground spaces that serve as emergency nuclear fallout shelters. They were built during the cold war and are still maintained today. Some are used as temporary shelters for people seeking asylum.
Alaska’s public schools can serve as emergency shelters. The buildings are in crisis — NPR
Alaska's public schools are being used as emergency shelters, though many of the buildings are crumbling.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Is this something states & cities should build out?
In Switzerland, public schools often have underground spaces that serve as emergency nuclear fallout shelters. They were built during the cold war and are still maintained today. Some are used as temporary shelters for people seeking asylum.
In Switzerland, public schools often have underground spaces that serve as emergency nuclear fallout shelters. They were built during the cold war and are still maintained today. Some are used as temporary shelters for people seeking asylum.
Yep, the measles has reached Nashville.
November 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Yep, the measles has reached Nashville.
Reposted by Judith Tackett
Following a late Friday emergency ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion, another unprecedented reversal for a program that helps 42 million people afford groceries.
States told by Trump administration to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November • Tennessee Lookout
The Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November SNAP nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion.
tennesseelookout.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Following a late Friday emergency ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Trump administration has instructed states that authorized full November nutrition assistance benefits to return a portion, another unprecedented reversal for a program that helps 42 million people afford groceries.
Reposted by Judith Tackett
Among those weighing in from afar is Michigan Senate Majority Whip and U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow: “Americans can’t afford this deal. Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan. A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.”
November 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Among those weighing in from afar is Michigan Senate Majority Whip and U.S. Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow: “Americans can’t afford this deal. Democrats can fight AND win — just like we did in our budget battle in Michigan. A promise isn’t a deal. Don’t settle.”
Reposted by Judith Tackett
A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, when it appeared enough U.S. Senate Democrats had agreed to join Republicans: it doesn't address skyrocketing premiums for those enrolled in health insurance plans in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.
Deal to end shutdown gains traction in US Senate as vote nears • Tennessee Lookout
A deal was within reach Sunday night to end a government shutdown when it appeared enough U.S. Senate Democrats had agreed to join Republicans.
tennesseelookout.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
A deal was within reach Sunday night to end the longest federal government shutdown in history, when it appeared enough U.S. Senate Democrats had agreed to join Republicans: it doesn't address skyrocketing premiums for those enrolled in health insurance plans in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.
I just read about the Nashville SUNN (Nashville Students United News Network) in the @nashvillebanner.bsky.social. As a person who often feels disconnected to the younger generation and as a former student paper reporter and editor, I'll definitely will explore this!
nashvillesunn.com
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The Nashville SUNN
Local students covering local news
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November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I just read about the Nashville SUNN (Nashville Students United News Network) in the @nashvillebanner.bsky.social. As a person who often feels disconnected to the younger generation and as a former student paper reporter and editor, I'll definitely will explore this!
nashvillesunn.com
nashvillesunn.com
It's Furball Friday!
And may I just say, I love the name Boba Fett!
Keep submitting your pet pics to @citycastnash.bsky.social
And may I just say, I love the name Boba Fett!
Keep submitting your pet pics to @citycastnash.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It's Furball Friday!
And may I just say, I love the name Boba Fett!
Keep submitting your pet pics to @citycastnash.bsky.social
And may I just say, I love the name Boba Fett!
Keep submitting your pet pics to @citycastnash.bsky.social
Reposted by Judith Tackett
“A lot of families are going to have to determine if they’re going to feed their kids today or pay the rent tomorrow.”
Via: @nbcdfw.com
www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/d...
#housing+ #urbanism #urbanism+
Via: @nbcdfw.com
www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/d...
#housing+ #urbanism #urbanism+
Could the SNAP freeze lead to a rise in evictions?
Discover how the SNAP freeze could lead to increased evictions among families struggling to pay rent.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“A lot of families are going to have to determine if they’re going to feed their kids today or pay the rent tomorrow.”
Via: @nbcdfw.com
www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/d...
#housing+ #urbanism #urbanism+
Via: @nbcdfw.com
www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/d...
#housing+ #urbanism #urbanism+
Join Pedro, a Contributor vendor on an Unseen Nashville tour guide on Nov. 14, 1:30-3pm. Learn about homelessness from a person who has lived it.
Please book online at thecontributor.org/unseen-nashv...
We have a few more tickets open!
Please book online at thecontributor.org/unseen-nashv...
We have a few more tickets open!
November 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Join Pedro, a Contributor vendor on an Unseen Nashville tour guide on Nov. 14, 1:30-3pm. Learn about homelessness from a person who has lived it.
Please book online at thecontributor.org/unseen-nashv...
We have a few more tickets open!
Please book online at thecontributor.org/unseen-nashv...
We have a few more tickets open!
Learn about Nashville's Art Scene today. Listen to the podcast from @citycastnash.bsky.social AND pick up The Contributor to read about the Unzine Pop-Up Exhibit opening Nov 8 at Gallery 56. Finally, Daybreak Arts will be on the Kelly Clarkson show next Wednesday.
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Nashville's Best Daily Podcast - City Cast Nashville
Listen to the City Cast Nashville podcast. Here's what Nashville's talking about today.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Learn about Nashville's Art Scene today. Listen to the podcast from @citycastnash.bsky.social AND pick up The Contributor to read about the Unzine Pop-Up Exhibit opening Nov 8 at Gallery 56. Finally, Daybreak Arts will be on the Kelly Clarkson show next Wednesday.
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nashville.citycast.fm/podcasts
Please share the list of free food resources for low-income households put together and updated by @citycastnash.bsky.social
Where To Find Food Banks in Nashville, & How To Donate - City Cast Nashville
Help your hungry neighbors by donating to these Nashville food banks.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Please share the list of free food resources for low-income households put together and updated by @citycastnash.bsky.social
Today in the New York Times:
40 — That’s the median age of first-time home buyers in the U.S. in 2025. Five years ago, it was 33.
40 — That’s the median age of first-time home buyers in the U.S. in 2025. Five years ago, it was 33.
November 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Today in the New York Times:
40 — That’s the median age of first-time home buyers in the U.S. in 2025. Five years ago, it was 33.
40 — That’s the median age of first-time home buyers in the U.S. in 2025. Five years ago, it was 33.
What if all the people who donate to political parties and candidates at elections would instead donate the same amount to food banks and food programs?
Can anyone tell me how much money would go toward feeding hungry Americans versus politicians who cannot do their job to keep government open?
Can anyone tell me how much money would go toward feeding hungry Americans versus politicians who cannot do their job to keep government open?
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
What if all the people who donate to political parties and candidates at elections would instead donate the same amount to food banks and food programs?
Can anyone tell me how much money would go toward feeding hungry Americans versus politicians who cannot do their job to keep government open?
Can anyone tell me how much money would go toward feeding hungry Americans versus politicians who cannot do their job to keep government open?
Reposted by Judith Tackett
Low-income Tennessee families pay a higher proportion of their income in taxes than any other income group due to a reliance on sales taxes.
via @tennesseelookout.com
via @tennesseelookout.com
Past business tax cuts push Tennessee’s government to rely even more on regressive sales tax
In 2023 and 2024, Tennessee lawmakers passed back-to-back multibillion-dollar tax cuts for businesses, pushing the state to rely even more on its sales tax to fund government spending.
www.newsfromthestates.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Low-income Tennessee families pay a higher proportion of their income in taxes than any other income group due to a reliance on sales taxes.
via @tennesseelookout.com
via @tennesseelookout.com
Reposted by Judith Tackett
“I Don’t Feel Safe”: Black Memphis Residents Report Harassment by Trump’s Police Task Force
Story from @mlk50.com
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Story from @mlk50.com
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“I Don’t Feel Safe”: Black Memphis Residents Report Harassment by Trump’s Police Task Force • Tennessee Lookout
The Memphis Safe Task Force has innocent residents of majority-Black Memphis, including a 72-year-old taken from his home in his underwear.
tennesseelookout.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
“I Don’t Feel Safe”: Black Memphis Residents Report Harassment by Trump’s Police Task Force
Story from @mlk50.com
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Story from @mlk50.com
tennesseelookout.com/2025/11/04/i... @tennesseelookout.com
This country is smart enough and wealthy enough to avoid that people lack basic needs like food, housing and healthcare!
Commentary: Under federal funding cuts proposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, thousands of Tennesseans could lose support for housing and become homeless, writes Judith Tackett, a consultant and advocate for those living in homelessness.
Federal homelessness funding cuts loom for Tennessee, could put more on streets • Tennessee Lookout
Under funding cuts proposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, more than 2,300 Tennessee households could be homeless.
tennesseelookout.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This country is smart enough and wealthy enough to avoid that people lack basic needs like food, housing and healthcare!
Reposted by Judith Tackett
The U.S. Senate Tuesday failed for the 14th time to advance a stopgap spending bill to fund the government, as the ongoing shutdown hit 35 days and is now tied with the shutdown of 2018-2019 as the longest ever.
Congress remains deadlocked, with government shutdown now on day 35 • Tennessee Lookout
The U.S. Senate Tuesday failed for the 14th time to advance a stopgap spending bill to fund the government, as the shutdown hit 35 days.
tennesseelookout.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
The U.S. Senate Tuesday failed for the 14th time to advance a stopgap spending bill to fund the government, as the ongoing shutdown hit 35 days and is now tied with the shutdown of 2018-2019 as the longest ever.
22 Republicans in Congress signed a letter to HUD to extend current homelessness funding for one year. But the threat is still looming.
We cannot ease up on governments to use their funds effectively. The US has reduced homelessness from 2010-2017 by investing in permanent supportive housing.
We cannot ease up on governments to use their funds effectively. The US has reduced homelessness from 2010-2017 by investing in permanent supportive housing.
Federal homelessness funding cuts loom for Tennessee, could put more on streets • Tennessee Lookout
Under funding cuts proposed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, more than 2,300 Tennessee households could be homeless.
tennesseelookout.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
22 Republicans in Congress signed a letter to HUD to extend current homelessness funding for one year. But the threat is still looming.
We cannot ease up on governments to use their funds effectively. The US has reduced homelessness from 2010-2017 by investing in permanent supportive housing.
We cannot ease up on governments to use their funds effectively. The US has reduced homelessness from 2010-2017 by investing in permanent supportive housing.
Working Americans don’t know how to feed their children AND themselves.
Let that sink in!
They work! They still cannot afford food without SNAP.
And I’m not even talking about retired seniors or those with disabilities and disabling conditions.
Let that sink in!
They work! They still cannot afford food without SNAP.
And I’m not even talking about retired seniors or those with disabilities and disabling conditions.
November 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Working Americans don’t know how to feed their children AND themselves.
Let that sink in!
They work! They still cannot afford food without SNAP.
And I’m not even talking about retired seniors or those with disabilities and disabling conditions.
Let that sink in!
They work! They still cannot afford food without SNAP.
And I’m not even talking about retired seniors or those with disabilities and disabling conditions.
It’s about priorities!
What or who do you think are the top 3 priorities of government?
What or who do you think are the top 3 priorities of government?
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It’s about priorities!
What or who do you think are the top 3 priorities of government?
What or who do you think are the top 3 priorities of government?
Geese or big ducks?
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Geese or big ducks?
1 in 5 rural Tenneseans in many counties receive food stamps.
America, the country of plenty, will allow its people to go hungry.
The shutdown is the result of the fact that the elected officials are incapable of governing. Maybe it's time to vote for those who can govern.
America, the country of plenty, will allow its people to go hungry.
The shutdown is the result of the fact that the elected officials are incapable of governing. Maybe it's time to vote for those who can govern.
A high percentage of rural Tennesseans use SNAP, as funding set to dry up • Tennessee Lookout
The sudden end of SNAP funds will be felt across Tennessee but many rural counties have the highest participation rates in the food program.
tennesseelookout.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:18 PM
1 in 5 rural Tenneseans in many counties receive food stamps.
America, the country of plenty, will allow its people to go hungry.
The shutdown is the result of the fact that the elected officials are incapable of governing. Maybe it's time to vote for those who can govern.
America, the country of plenty, will allow its people to go hungry.
The shutdown is the result of the fact that the elected officials are incapable of governing. Maybe it's time to vote for those who can govern.
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy?
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Are We Losing Our Democracy? www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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