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2 days ago
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My neighbors and I served Nashville for years. Now we can't afford to live here
Editor's note: Letters to the editor reflect the views of individual readers. Scroll to see how you can add your voice, whether you agree or disagree, or click on this link to fill out the form. We welcome diverse viewpoints. I've lived in Nashville since 1997 and in the same Hillsboro Village apartment since 2005. I'm a former public school teacher, a single parent, a cancer survivor, and the founder of an English language school for Japanese expats. Over the years, I've watched my rent rise from $700 to $1275, and a new hike is coming this summer that I'm bracing for. Each hike has been hard, but this latest one may finally push me out. Opinion: If Nashville is a welcoming city, why are so many of its residents struggling? I've paid on time, year after year — likely covering the full mortgage by now — but as a renter, I have no housing security. My landlord is fair and is simply passing along the rising cost of property taxes due to the recent reassessment. But for long-time residents like me, that cost could mean losing our homes. I'm not alone. My neighbors include teachers, city employees, and other long-time Nashvillians, all struggling to stay rooted. Opinion: TN desperately needs more housing. Why would lawmakers sabotage a good solution? We voted for leaders who promised action on affordable housing. We're still waiting for proof that there's a place for us in this new Nashville. What kind of Nashville are we building if the people who serve, teach, and care for our community can no longer afford to live here? Leo Katz, Nashville 37212 Agree or disagree? Or have a view on another topic entirely? Send a letter of 250 words or fewer to letters@ Include your full name, city/town, ZIP and contact information for verification. Thanks for adding to the public conversation. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Who wants a New Nashville that pushes old Nashvillians out? | Opinion
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5 days ago
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Second suspect in 2024 Nashville homicide arrested in North Carolina on May 30
A Nashville murder suspect wanted in connection with a November 2024 robbery-turned-fatal shooting at a South Nashville Park was arrested in North Carolina on May 30. Now 18, the suspect was 17 at the time of the shooting. Police said the teen girl killed Mohamed Keita and was arrested by authorities in Hampstead, North Carolina. Police said criminal homicide charges are pending in juvenile court. A second suspect, a now 18-year-old Clarksville woman who was also 17 at the time of the shooting, was previously arrested March 6 after admitting to police she set up and participated in the robbery of Keita that turned fatal. The Tennessean is not naming either suspect as they are charged in juvenile court. Mohamed Keita, 23, of Riverdale, Georgia, was found dead in the driver's seat of his car, backed into a parking space in the lot at William Pitts Park on Dec. 1. Police said they believe Keita was shot the night before. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Second teen girl arrested in connection with 2024 Nashville homicide
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5 days ago
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Second suspect in 2024 Nashville homicide arrested in North Carolina on May 30
A Nashville murder suspect wanted in connection with a November 2024 robbery-turned-fatal shooting at a South Nashville Park was arrested in North Carolina on May 30. Now 18, the suspect was 17 at the time of the shooting. Police said the teen girl killed Mohamed Keita and was arrested by authorities in Hampstead, North Carolina. Police said criminal homicide charges are pending in juvenile court. A second suspect, a now 18-year-old Clarksville woman who was also 17 at the time of the shooting, was previously arrested March 6 after admitting to police she set up and participated in the robbery of Keita that turned fatal. The Tennessean is not naming either suspect as they are charged in juvenile court. Mohamed Keita, 23, of Riverdale, Georgia, was found dead in the driver's seat of his car, backed into a parking space in the lot at William Pitts Park on Dec. 1. Police said they believe Keita was shot the night before. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Second teen girl arrested in connection with 2024 Nashville homicide
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5 days ago
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Could a Taylor Swift new album be next? The 'TS12' Easter eggs in her letter
Taylor Swift sent her fandom into a tizzy with her surprise announcement on May 30 explaining she owns all of her music, but fans are now doing what they do best and dissecting every word, number and the letter in the note posted to her website. And the math is mathing toward her next era, which fans have dubbed "TS12." In the second sentence, she highlighted the word "this" with 12 i's. She also used three numbers in the text: 4, 6, 2 which add up to 12. There may be Easter eggs pointing to possible lyrics. When Swift gave her New York University commencement speech, she included lyrics to her, at the time, unannounced album "Midnights." She read lyrics from the song "Labyrinth": "breathe in, breathe through, breathe deep, breathe out" and used the line "you're on your own." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) Two descriptive lines that jumped out are: "My first tattoo might just be a huge shamrock in the middle of my forehead." "All that defiance, that longing to be understood while feeling purposely misunderstood, that desperate hope, that shame-born snarl and mischief." Swift ended the letter by turning the head on one of her "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" songs "Mine": "the best things that have ever been mine… finally actually are." Don't miss any Taylor Swift news; sign up for the free, weekly newsletter This Swift Beat. Follow Bryan West, the USA TODAY Network's Taylor Swift reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @BryanWestTV. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Taylor Swift owns her music: TS12 Easter eggs from letter
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27-05-2025
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Tennessee leads nation in FAFSA completion
Tennessee students lead the nation in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, according to the nonprofit National College Attainment Network. The ranking was announced in a May 21 news release from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, which hailed the ranking as "a major milestone" as the state works to ramp up access to higher education. The application isn't just for securing federal aid — it's also required for all students who wish to receive any form of financial aid for college, including scholarships, grants and other assistance. "This recognition reflects the hard work of our schools, counselors, and communities across the state," commission director Steven Gentile said in the release. "Being number one in the nation shows what's possible when we prioritize student access to financial aid and higher education." The news comes after a federal overhaul of the FAFSA led to glitches and delays for students nationwide last year. The issues left financial aid decisions in limbo for millions. The commission also named 158 high schools statewide as "FAFSA Champions" for the 2024-25 school year in its annual FAFSA Challenge. The winning schools have a 90% or higher FAFSA completion rate or logged at least 5% in year-over-year growth for completion rates. See the complete list of Tennessee's FAFSA Champions and learn more at This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Tennessee leads nation in FAFSA completion
