Sarah Grace Taylor
@sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
Back home covering TN state government for the new Nashville Banner. Previously at POLITICO, Seattle Times, Chattanooga TFP.
The clankers are coming, and they move at 20 mph with googly eye headlights.
Tennessee lawmakers are considering allowing autonomous delivery robots on roads and bike lanes while doubling the devices’ current speed limit.
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✍️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
Lawmakers advance bill for delivery robots in Tennessee - Nashville Banner
Tennessee lawmakers advance DoorDash-backed bill to allow for expanded use of low-speed autonomous delivery robots.
nashvillebanner.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
The clankers are coming, and they move at 20 mph with googly eye headlights.
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Since the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits expired, marketplace enrollees are seeing significantly higher insurance costs. Here’s how that’s playing out in Tennessee.
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Health care premiums rise as ACA subsidies expire - Nashville Banner
Rising insurance premiums due to expired subsidies leave many in Tennessee struggling to afford health care premiums. Many face difficult decisions as a result.
nashvillebanner.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Since the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits expired, marketplace enrollees are seeing significantly higher insurance costs. Here’s how that’s playing out in Tennessee.
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📝 @ejturner02.bsky.social
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Bezos isn't destroying the Washington Post because it isn't profitable. He's destroying the Washington Post because he's calculated that a robust free press threatens the ability of his class to warp society around their interests
February 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Bezos isn't destroying the Washington Post because it isn't profitable. He's destroying the Washington Post because he's calculated that a robust free press threatens the ability of his class to warp society around their interests
Good morning and fuck Jeff Bezos. Nothing led by a billionaire is good for journalism.
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Washington Post Begins Laying Off More Than 300 Journalists
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Good morning and fuck Jeff Bezos. Nothing led by a billionaire is good for journalism.
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Exclusive: Border Patrol “Commander at Large” Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role and is expected to retire soon, sources tell Nick Miroff.
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
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January 26, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Exclusive: Border Patrol “Commander at Large” Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role and is expected to retire soon, sources tell Nick Miroff.
Ai companies need to minimally temporarily block any production of images related to terms in the news like “Alex Pretti,” “ICE,” etc.
But again, it’s ridiculous that even with video to compare it to, people are not validating things before they share them.
But again, it’s ridiculous that even with video to compare it to, people are not validating things before they share them.
January 25, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Ai companies need to minimally temporarily block any production of images related to terms in the news like “Alex Pretti,” “ICE,” etc.
But again, it’s ridiculous that even with video to compare it to, people are not validating things before they share them.
But again, it’s ridiculous that even with video to compare it to, people are not validating things before they share them.
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I talked to Nashville Police Chief John Drake about falling crime rates, local debates about surveillance technology and ICE. nashvillebanner.com/2026/01/22/m...
John Drake talks about five years as MNPD chief - Nashville Banner
Nashville police chief John Drake discusses falling crime rates, immigration enforcement, the need for technology to further reduce crime and more.
nashvillebanner.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:18 PM
I talked to Nashville Police Chief John Drake about falling crime rates, local debates about surveillance technology and ICE. nashvillebanner.com/2026/01/22/m...
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We sat down with Nashville Police Chief John Drake about five years leading the MNPD, what he sees contributing to falling crime rates and how he feels about local surveillance debates and the conduct of ICE agents.
📝: Steven Hale
📝: Steven Hale
John Drake talks about five years as MNPD chief - Nashville Banner
Nashville police chief John Drake discusses falling crime rates, immigration enforcement, the need for technology to further reduce crime and more.
nashvillebanner.com
January 22, 2026 at 3:08 PM
We sat down with Nashville Police Chief John Drake about five years leading the MNPD, what he sees contributing to falling crime rates and how he feels about local surveillance debates and the conduct of ICE agents.
📝: Steven Hale
📝: Steven Hale
Araceli rules. Got to work next to her on many legislative issues last year and she’s a pro. Glad she’s with the Banner.
Meet our new multimedia reporter, Araceli Crescencio! Araceli will report on immigration and business, produce social media and occasionally translate stories into Spanish, splitting her time between us and Nashville Noticias. Read this essay on her journey to report on the city that raised her.
Meet our immigration, business reporter, Araceli Crescencio - Nashville Banner
From Compton to Nashville, the Nashville Banner's newest staff member talks about how her life experiences will shape her reporting on immigration and business.
nashvillebanner.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Araceli rules. Got to work next to her on many legislative issues last year and she’s a pro. Glad she’s with the Banner.
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As the Tennessee Department of Children's Services grapples with a shortage of transitional and foster homes, the number of kids sleeping in DCS offices has skyrocketed. I looked into what's driving the spike at the highly-scrutinized department.
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445 Tennessee kids slept in DCS offices in 2025, marking 400% increase
The longest stay for a child in a DCS office in 2025 was 102 days, while the average stay was 7.8 days.
www.tennessean.com
January 20, 2026 at 4:48 PM
As the Tennessee Department of Children's Services grapples with a shortage of transitional and foster homes, the number of kids sleeping in DCS offices has skyrocketed. I looked into what's driving the spike at the highly-scrutinized department.
www.tennessean.com/story/news/e...
www.tennessean.com/story/news/e...
There’s an Ai video circulating on Instagram today that, if you just watch it and scroll, is reasonably passable as a real police interaction.
With no shame to anyone who believed it, let’s pick it apart so we can spot other ai videos later.
(Warning, longish thread)
With no shame to anyone who believed it, let’s pick it apart so we can spot other ai videos later.
(Warning, longish thread)
January 21, 2026 at 12:55 AM
There’s an Ai video circulating on Instagram today that, if you just watch it and scroll, is reasonably passable as a real police interaction.
With no shame to anyone who believed it, let’s pick it apart so we can spot other ai videos later.
(Warning, longish thread)
With no shame to anyone who believed it, let’s pick it apart so we can spot other ai videos later.
(Warning, longish thread)
Got to shoot the shit with @iamstevenhale.bsky.social and call it work:
Pretty nice little podcast chat with @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social about the return of the Tennessee legislature which you can listen to here or in your podcast app. nashvillebanner.com/2026/01/16/d...
LISTEN: Tennessee's Legislature is back in session
The Banner’s Steven Hale and Sarah Grace Taylor talk about the return of the Tennessee legislature, what they’ve done so far and what to expect in the coming months. Sarah Grace discusses bills relate...
nashvillebanner.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Got to shoot the shit with @iamstevenhale.bsky.social and call it work:
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Listening to @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social and @iamstevenhale.bsky.social for @nashvillebanner.bsky.social is probably the most fun I've ever had listening to anyone talk about state politics.
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LISTEN: Tennessee's Legislature is back in session
The Banner’s Steven Hale and Sarah Grace Taylor talk about the return of the Tennessee legislature, what they’ve done so far and what to expect in the coming months. Sarah Grace discusses bills relate...
nashvillebanner.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Listening to @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social and @iamstevenhale.bsky.social for @nashvillebanner.bsky.social is probably the most fun I've ever had listening to anyone talk about state politics.
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A bill called the "Memphis Safe Task Force Accountability Measure" wouldn't make the task force accountable but would add reporting requirements for felony arrests that Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy calls a logistical "nightmare." From @cstephenson.bsky.social.
Tennessee Republicans unveil 'Immigration 2026' agenda as 'model' for rest of nation • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee Republicans unveiled a slate of legislation targeting immigrants without legal status, following a White House directive.
tennesseelookout.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
A bill called the "Memphis Safe Task Force Accountability Measure" wouldn't make the task force accountable but would add reporting requirements for felony arrests that Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy calls a logistical "nightmare." From @cstephenson.bsky.social.
“We’re not spending taxpayer dollars on you unless you’re in jail,” House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) said of immigrants as Tennessee lawmakers introduced a broad, punitive set of immigration bills this morning:
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Tennessee introduces suite of immigration enforcement bills - Nashville Banner
Tennessee Republicans introduce a suite of immigration enforcement bills, targeting undocumented immigrants and imposing penalties on non-compliant officials.
nashvillebanner.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:11 AM
“We’re not spending taxpayer dollars on you unless you’re in jail,” House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville) said of immigrants as Tennessee lawmakers introduced a broad, punitive set of immigration bills this morning:
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journalists never take the cops at their word 2026 challenge
January 15, 2026 at 4:08 AM
journalists never take the cops at their word 2026 challenge
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Mayor Freddie O’Connell has placed Dept of Emergency Communications leader Stephen Martini on leave after an outside investigator reported "Director Martini's management practices and management style have also created a pervasive culture of fear, dissatisfaction and disengagement.”
Nashville Emergency Services director under investigation - Nashville Banner
Nashville Department of Emergency Communications director placed on leave pending disciplinary action after investigation reveals toxic work environment.
nashvillebanner.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Mayor Freddie O’Connell has placed Dept of Emergency Communications leader Stephen Martini on leave after an outside investigator reported "Director Martini's management practices and management style have also created a pervasive culture of fear, dissatisfaction and disengagement.”
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A few dozen people have gathered outside an ICE field office in Nashville this morning after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis yesterday.
January 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM
A few dozen people have gathered outside an ICE field office in Nashville this morning after the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis yesterday.
Bulso wants to ban pride flags, takeaway discrimination protections and undermine same sex marriage in Tennessee.
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Gino Bulso submits anti-LGBTQIA+ bills in Tennessee - Nashville Banner
A Tennessee lawmaker introduces anti-LGBT bills that seeks to challenge Obergefell decision and more, raising concerns over discrimination and rhetoric.
nashvillebanner.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Bulso wants to ban pride flags, takeaway discrimination protections and undermine same sex marriage in Tennessee.
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From continued immigration and voucher debates to newly introduced bills about electric cars and artificial intelligence, here’s what to expect as the Tennessee General Assembly returns next week.
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Familiar topics await Tennessee General Assembly in 2026 - Nashville Banner
Tennessee lawmakers will again tackle vouchers, immigration, and other issues that were prominent in 2025 during te coming legislative session.
nashvillebanner.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:25 PM
From continued immigration and voucher debates to newly introduced bills about electric cars and artificial intelligence, here’s what to expect as the Tennessee General Assembly returns next week.
✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
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✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
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lol
A neo-Nazi flipped us a bird in court, then the judge revoked his bond. www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
A Christmas bird? Neo-Nazi's raised middle finger may keep him behind bars for the holidays
While there is no guarantee that Sean Kauffman will be served turkey this Christmas, he may be thinking of a bird of another type as he spends Christmas in the Perry County Jail.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:22 AM
lol
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Advocates say Tennessee failed to address access to care, housing and education, among other issues that impact those with disabilities.
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✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
Tennessee Disability Coalition report critical of state response - Nashville Banner
Tennessee Disability Coalition gives Tennessee an 'incomplete' grade on annual scorecard, highlighting limited progress on housing, access to care, and education for people with disabilities.
nashvillebanner.com
December 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Advocates say Tennessee failed to address access to care, housing and education, among other issues that impact those with disabilities.
✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
✏️: @sarahgracetaylor.bsky.social
We’re keeping tabs on/trying to verify ICE encounters in Nashville. If you see something, let us know.
I’m on signal at sgtaylor.01, email sgtaylor@nashvillepublicmedia.com or you can DM me.
@iamstevenhale.bsky.social is at iamstevenhale.88
@stelliott.bsky.social is stephen.81
I’m on signal at sgtaylor.01, email sgtaylor@nashvillepublicmedia.com or you can DM me.
@iamstevenhale.bsky.social is at iamstevenhale.88
@stelliott.bsky.social is stephen.81
December 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
We’re keeping tabs on/trying to verify ICE encounters in Nashville. If you see something, let us know.
I’m on signal at sgtaylor.01, email sgtaylor@nashvillepublicmedia.com or you can DM me.
@iamstevenhale.bsky.social is at iamstevenhale.88
@stelliott.bsky.social is stephen.81
I’m on signal at sgtaylor.01, email sgtaylor@nashvillepublicmedia.com or you can DM me.
@iamstevenhale.bsky.social is at iamstevenhale.88
@stelliott.bsky.social is stephen.81
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While you're waiting for TN-7 results you can read: In 2001, a 72-year-old woman named Etta Etheridge was killed in her Paris, TN home. In 2019, a beloved street newspaper salesman in East Nashville was charged with the murder despite maintaining his innocence. nashvillebanner.com/2025/12/02/d...
East Nashville rallied around Doug Talley amidst murder allegation - Nashville Banner
A beloved figure in East Nashville faced a murder charge in a decades-old crime, and several community members rallied to ensure proper legal representation.
nashvillebanner.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:08 AM
While you're waiting for TN-7 results you can read: In 2001, a 72-year-old woman named Etta Etheridge was killed in her Paris, TN home. In 2019, a beloved street newspaper salesman in East Nashville was charged with the murder despite maintaining his innocence. nashvillebanner.com/2025/12/02/d...
Behn outperformed previous Democrats in the district and forced unusual defense from national Republicans, but fell short of other dem special election gains this year and couldn’t flip the district:
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Matt Van Epps defeats Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th District - Nashville Banner
Republican Matt Van Epps wins the special election in Tennessee's 7th District, defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn in a closer-than-expected result.
nashvillebanner.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Behn outperformed previous Democrats in the district and forced unusual defense from national Republicans, but fell short of other dem special election gains this year and couldn’t flip the district:
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