Stephen Elliott
@stelliott.bsky.social
Journalist in Nashville, from Alabama
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come on in the water's warm
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
come on in the water's warm
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The Banner was first to report that THP is considering its own rollout of license plate readers in a reluctant Nashville.
THP proposes 21 LPR locations in Davidson County - Nashville Banner
Tennessee Highway Patrol proposes installing license plate readers across the state, including Davidson County, where the issue has been debated for years.
nashvillebanner.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Banner was first to report that THP is considering its own rollout of license plate readers in a reluctant Nashville.
The Banner uncovered the role of off-duty THP troopers working for the Nashville Downtown Partnership in a round of arrests of homeless people downtown.
Discord over felony camping arrests in Nashville - Nashville Banner
Tennessee state troopers arrested unhoused individuals for unauthorized camping downtown, sparking questions about the enforcement of a controversial law.
nashvillebanner.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Banner uncovered the role of off-duty THP troopers working for the Nashville Downtown Partnership in a round of arrests of homeless people downtown.
The Banner also uncovered video footage of an unusual stop from the THP/ICE sweeps, one that "prompted internal review" at the agency.
Video shows THP involvement in MNPD traffic stop - Nashville Banner
Video footage casts doubt on the claim of traffic safety focus during last month's state-federal joint immigration sweeps in Nashville,
nashvillebanner.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Banner also uncovered video footage of an unusual stop from the THP/ICE sweeps, one that "prompted internal review" at the agency.
me in the room 🤦
October 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
me in the room 🤦
Spoke with Hatcher about his candidacy briefly. Given his agricultural background, I asked about Tennessee soybean farmers who have struggled to offload their product amid Trump's trade war. He said farmers “want a fair and balanced trade, and they’re willing to wait on that." More at the bottom:
Charlie Hatcher to challenge Andy Ogles in 2026 primary - Nashville Banner
Longtime Tennessee commissioner of agriculture, Charlie Hatcher, is planning to challenge U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in the 2026 Republican primary in Tennessee's 5th Congressional District.
nashvillebanner.com
October 16, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Spoke with Hatcher about his candidacy briefly. Given his agricultural background, I asked about Tennessee soybean farmers who have struggled to offload their product amid Trump's trade war. He said farmers “want a fair and balanced trade, and they’re willing to wait on that." More at the bottom:
His campaign site is live, with a lengthy launch video heavy on the farm talk, featuring his family and former Vikings star Jared Allen. “Trump woulda been a fantastic farmer,” Hatcher says in the video. charliehatcher.com
Charlie Hatcher – Pro-Gun. Pro-Life. Pro-Trump. Farm Strong.
charliehatcher.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:47 PM
His campaign site is live, with a lengthy launch video heavy on the farm talk, featuring his family and former Vikings star Jared Allen. “Trump woulda been a fantastic farmer,” Hatcher says in the video. charliehatcher.com