March 23, 2023

Community members erase Nazi graffiti from a Sylvan Park home on March 19, 2023, after several homes were vandalized in the night.

Nazi vandalism targets Nashville’s Sylvan Park neighborhood

BY MATT MASTERS

Sylvan Park was the latest Nashville area to see Nazi imagery after swastikas, “white power” and other hate slogans were spray painted on several homes by at least two people early Sunday morning.

The incident specifically targeted five homes on Westlawn Drive, and Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado and Idaho Avenues, by what the Metro Nashville Police Department described only as “two white males who had their faces covered.”

MNPD is now asking that residents in the area of the incident review security camera footage, and that anyone with information about the suspects or the vandalism call Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.

“Nashville stands united against the hate and bigotry these disgusting acts represent,” Nashville Mayor John Cooper said in a statement. “Grateful to Chief Drake and his team for their ongoing work

Hillsboro falls in Class 4A state tournament semifinals

BY CHIP CIRILLO

to track down those responsible and hold them accountable. We will not tolerate antisemitism or discrimination of any kind in our city.”

Police have now increased patrols in the Sylvan Park neighborhood as well as in other areas of the city that house Jewish institutions.

On Sunday afternoon, dozens of Sylvan Park residents and other community members worked together to remove the graffiti, with some residents speaking out against the intimidation tactics.

“We have made our choice and it is to create and support a neighborhood that fosters hope and mutual respect,” one impacted family told reporters. “We are building our lives and friendships here and like a tree standing by the water, we shall not be moved.”

Earlier this month, a Nazi banner was hung from the Chestnut Street Bridge which read (warning: offensive

Jordan Frison and Jailen Hardaway almost single-handedly ended Hillsboro’s 2022-23 season.

Frison erupted for 36 points and Hardaway added 20 in Hillsboro’s 71-61 loss to Memphis Overton in a Class 4A semifinal Friday morning.

The seniors accounted for 79% of the Wolverines’ offense.

Frison, the scoring leader from basketball-

rich Memphis, hit 10-of-21 from the floor, including three 3-pointers and 13-of-14 from the free throw line.

“Our defense was designed to stop him, and we just didn’t get the job done,” Burros coach Rodney Thweatt said. “We’ve been an OK defensive team all year, but not a great one and it came back to haunt us (today). We were supposed to have three people looking at him at all times.”

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Hillsboro takes on Overton in the Class 4A semifinals.

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Thweatt praised Frison for having a high IQ and motor, being shifty, and starting and stopping quickly.

“He just willed them to that win,” Thweatt said. “He’s one of those guys.”

Hillsboro (28-5) hit five 3-pointers in the first six minutes to take a 21-17 lead after the first quarter, but went 2-of-16 from beyond the arc the rest of the way.

Overton (32-11) outscored Hillsboro 5440 during the last three quarters.

“I think we were trying to be aggressive, but I guess they did a great job of taking charges,” Thweatt said. “I’ve never seen that many charges taken in my life. It takes a lot of aggressiveness out of your team.”

Overton shot 56% from the floor while Hillsboro struggled at 39%.

“I always thought there was one more step for this team to make, and we just didn’t make it this year,” Thweatt said. “In order to be great, you’ve got to have a massive amount of toughness, and I don’t think that this team developed that over the course of the year.”

I think this will do a lot to push the narrative of what we have to be.”

Herron was paralyzed in an August auto accident, and Tate broke his foot two weeks ago.

The Burros watched former Hillsboro guard JP Pegues hit a last-second 3-pointer for Furman in an upset win over Virginia in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

“We just went crazy, so we thought this was going to continue the Burro weekend,” Thweatt said. “But what a hell of a shot, hell of a winner, hell of a leader. A guy that’s still embodying some of the principles and things that it means to be a Hillsboro Burro.”

Pegues texted Thweatt that, “I’m built for this, coach.”

“I was telling my brother that he hasn’t missed a game-winner for me since his ninth-grade year,” Thweatt said. “So I told them when we were at the restaurant, I said if he gets this ball he’s gonna hit it. And sure enough…”

language including a Nazi slogan), “Thank you Bill Lee for tirelessly working to fight trannies and fags. We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children.”

The banner was erected the same day that

Gov. Lee signed into law two pieces of antiLGBTQ legislation. Other displays of white supremacy have recently been seen across the midstate from Nashville to Franklin, Cookeville and Murfreesboro.

Overton avenged a four-point, summerleague loss to Hillsboro.

“I felt like we were sliding by all year,” Thweatt said. “The two seniors who were hurt (Caden Herron, Malachi Tate) were an embodiment of what the program stands for and these guys are just figuring that out, and

Pegues hit a similar last-second 3 to beat Northeast in a 2020 sectional.

“His freshman year, the first time I started him at Lipscomb, he hit a game-winner,” Thweatt said. “Ice in his veins. Period. He just hates to lose.”

Arnez Anderson led the Burros with 20 points, Trey Johnson added

Legislation for state takeover of airport authority advances

BY CONNOR DARYANI

A bill aiming to commandeer control of the Metro Nashville Airport Authority progressed through the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee on Wednesday despite objection from the lone Nashville representative on the committee.

“‘Insouciant’ is the word that comes to mind,” said Sen. Heidi Campbell (D-Nashville) of the bill during the committee meeting.

The legislation is just one of many bills that the Republican supermajority has filed in its ongoing efforts to rein in Nashville’s

more progressive city government, including a bill to cut the size of Metro Council in half, the signing of which sparked a legal battle this week. But with legislation similar to this bill causing multiyear legal battles in other states, one industry expert speculated that the bill to reconstitute the airport authority could lead to the most contentious legal battle yet.

The seven members of the board that manages Nashville International Airport and John C. Tune Airport are currently appointed by the mayor of Nashville. This

piece of legislation would allow the speaker of each chamber of the legislature to appoint two seats, the governor to appoint two seats, and the mayor to appoint two seats. The original bill did not allocate any seats to be appointed by Metro.

“I think that we have seen from my time chairing this committee the importance of our major airports,” said Sen. Paul Bailey (R-Sparta) during the hearing. “We have become one of the major funding sources for these airports, and therefore we should be in partnership [with the airport authorities].”

An amendment from Campbell, which was seconded by Sen. Mark Pody (R-Lebanon), would have given the Nashville mayor five appointees, and one each to the speakers of the chambers and the governor. The amendment was tabled. In redistricting last year, Pody picked up a portion of Davidson County and has emerged as the rare Republican opposing the efforts to curtail Nashville’s authority within its boundaries.

“So often around here we say if it ain’t broke don’t fix it, and right now we’re doing a really good job of running this airport,” said Campbell. When the bill came to a vote, Pody, who had previously been lukewarm toward the legislation, joined the ayes, leaving Campbell as the only member to

vote no.

The bill applies only to airport authorities in metropolitan cities with populations higher than 500,000, thus singling out Nashville. Campbell introduced an amendment to change the language to encapsulate all major airports in Tennessee, which failed.

“This is obviously going to be a big mess,” said Campbell. “Basically what we’re doing here is making a decision to spend lots and lots of taxpayer dollars on litigation going forward.”

Kirk Schaffer, the only witness to testify during the hearing, has spent more than three decades in the aviation world, and was appointed as an associate administrator for airports at the Federal Aviation Administration by Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump. He testified against the bill, warning the committee that the legal ramifications could be catastrophic.

“The turmoil that this legislation would cause would upset the financial market,” said Schaffer. He also referenced legal disputes over similar actions in multiple other states, including an ongoing lawsuit in Jackson, Miss., that has lasted seven years.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Scene.

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A still frame from a home security camera shows an unidentified person that police said vandalized several homes with swastikas and other hate symbols in the Sylvan Park neighborhood in the early morning hours of March 19, 2023.

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stuff like that,” Thweatt said. “That was a big swing.”

Overton outscored Hillsboro 38-18 in points in the paint.

Frison carried the Wolverines, who are making their first state tournament appearance since 1963 when John F. Kennedy was president.

“We’re just riding along in his Cadillac,” Overton coach Shelvie Rose kidded. “We’re going to ride him until the wheels fall off.”

Not winning Mr. Basketball motivated Frison, who was a finalist. Lebanon’s Jarred Hall won the award Monday.

“As soon as they said his name, that’s when I knew,” Frison said of his motivation.

Independence’s semifinal win over Memphis East prevented a fifth meeting between Overton and the Mustangs.

Hardaway is a distant cousin of former NBA All-Star Penny Hardaway.

“I get that question all the time,” Jailen said. “ ‘You Penny’s son or nephew?’ I tell them it’s far down the line.”

Rose switched from a 1-1-3 zone defense to a man-to-man after Hillsboro’s third 3.

“They’re an unbelievable team,” Rose said. “(Thweatt) is a great coach, great guy. His assistants, I talked to them before the game. They’re really cool. My hat goes off to then for next year.”

Tyren Fisher fouled out “Tyren picks up his fourth on an NBA 3-point shot and you just don’t recover from

Hillsboro vs Sevier County in the Class 4A quarterfinals

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Trump claims Jan. 6 violence was Pence’s fault while Gov. Lee and Sen. Blackburn remain silent

BY BILL FREEMAN

As recently reported by The Washington Post, former President Trump has suggested that the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol “could have been avoided if his vice president had cooperated in overturning the results” of the 2020 election. Trump goes so far as to say: “Had he sent them back to Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, the states, I believe, number one, you would have had

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As Trump tries to minimize the events of that day, let’s not forget that “Jan. 6,” as he so nonchalantly refers to it, left five people dead and dozens of others injured, including 140 police officers. Let’s also not forget that, as the Post notes, “a pro-Trump mob attacked the Capitol on that day following

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months of false claims by Trump that the election was stolen from him.”

The former president is still claiming election fraud — but now making the claim that former Vice President Mike Pence should shoulder the responsibility for the Capitol riots. Trump made these statements in response to Pence’s recent remark that “history will hold Donald Trump accountable.” The attempt to blame Pence is likely just another form of misdirection — an attempt to keep Americans from looking too closely at the many charges, some criminal, for which Trump is currently under investigation

The Washington Post reported in April of last year — with updates to its report earlier this month — that “the Justice Department is investigating the handling of classified documents found at Mar-aLago and efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, with a special counsel appointed in November to oversee both investigations.” The same article mentions the investigation into Georgia’s election results and the Manhattan district attorney’s investigation into the $130,000 payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels.

But while Trump is working to steer any responsibility away from himself by placing blame on Pence, our own state leaders remain silent. Both Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and senior U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn remain quiet despite the disconcerting rhetoric coming from Trump.

I suppose we should not be surprised.

Gov. Lee has been silent on many issues affecting Tennesseans — from Tennessee health care workers facing physical threats during COVID to state Sen. Joey Hensley’s opioid nonsense, the Hillsdale controversy and more.

As for Sen. Blackburn, the day after the attack on the Capitol, The Tennessean’s David Plazas wrote that “readers across Middle Tennessee expressed their

disappointment” in Blackburn and her fellow Sen. Bill Hagerty. Originally, Blackburn planned to object to the vote count, but changed her mind after the insurrection. Plazas noted in his column that one reader called Blackburn “Trump’s parrot,” saying she “should be held accountable” for sedition. Another stated: “I am appalled at our elected officials participating in Trump’s last stand. Sedition, plain and simple, they should all hang their heads in shame for taking part in and supporting this disgusting display in our nation’s capital. They should probably be charged. A very sad day for Tennessee and Tennesseans indeed.” Another: “I’ve never had any doubt that Marsha Blackburn would be an embarrassment to the people of Tennessee.”

If Gov. Lee or Sen. Blackburn had any real feeling for the people of Tennessee, or for people in general, would they be quietly standing by, effectively supporting Trump and his claim that Pence is to blame for the violence that took place in our Capitol?

It is astounding to me after witnessing the violence on Jan. 6 and knowing why it came about — after seeing Trump’s lack of remorse and after the evidence substantiating that no election fraud ever existed — how any politician who cares about their constituents could keep quiet. Why not admit that the guy they supported and who they originally thought was a good fit for America has not turned out to be the kind of person we want to run our country?

Look at Trump’s track record: He’s leaving bodies in his wake, and pointing the finger at someone else to divert blame.

Why not say, “Enough!”

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Bill Freeman is the owner of FW Publishing, the publishing company that produces the Nashville Scene, Nfocus, the Nashville Post and The News.

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Independence’s run to first-ever state title game ends with hard-fought loss to Memphis Overton

BY CHIP CIRILLO

Independence’s journey finally ended. The Eagles finished second in the state, the best showing in school history, after a

4A final Saturday.

“Man, so many emotions,” Indy coach Mark Wilkins said. “But they just played

The Eagles (33-5) got off to a great start, taking a five-point lead after the first quarter, but Overton (33-11) came storming back to win its first state title in the Blue Cross Basketball Championships at Middle Tennessee State’s Murphy Center in Murfreesboro.

MVP Jordan Frison led the way with 19 points, 13 rebounds and five assists.

“We kind of talked about it during that media timeout that other teams have been up early and Don Meyer said an early lead is a false lead,” Wilkins said, referring to the former Lipscomb University coach. “We had a bad stretch, I felt like, where we weren’t hitting shots and we were giving them easy ones, and that might have cost us the game.”

Overton outscored Indy 18-9 in the second quarter to take a 32-28 halftime lead, and the Wolverines never trailed again as they gradually pulled away.

Matthew Witt, Indy’s best inside player, picked up his fourth foul with 6:56 left in the third quarter and spent the rest of the quarter on the bench.

Indy trailed by two when he left the

the 6-foot-6 senior center returned at the start of the fourth quarter.

The Eagles never got closer than nine the rest of the way.

“Looking back, there are kind of things that I regret, and I feel like everyone wishes for different outcomes when they think about stuff,” Witt said. “I think I just could have played smarter and done things differently, so I could have helped my team more in the second half.”

Witt finished with nine points and eight rebounds in his final game.

“I think there were a couple tough calls,” Wilkins said. “I also think there was maybe not a charge there one time, but that’s just how basketball goes unfortunately. But on the other hand, we see how impactful Matt is. He’s been such an anchor for us.”

Overton’s Jailen Hardaway, a 6-7 senior power forward, scored the game’s next five points en route to a 15-point, 11-rebound performance.

Hardaway did a good job defensively against Witt.

“My assistant coach gave the analogy of the Rocky movie with the

Independence and Overton battle in the Class 4A championship.

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Russian (boxer), and we said you’re going to have to deal with the Russian today,” Overton coach Shelvie Rose said. “So it’s going to be a long day, but at the end of the day Rocky defeated him. So I said go out there and bang with him.”

Jett Montgomery, a 6-1 junior guard, led the Eagles with 21 points, including four 3-poniters.

He started quickly with 13 points and three 3-pointers in the first six minutes.

“I think the only disappointing part is the journey ending (for) the seniors,” Montgomery said, his voice cracking with emotion. “I think just looking back at the season we still some dogs like I said last time. The 5 a.m. practices, every single thing we did together, it was awesome.”

Montgomery earned the respect of Rose, who stayed up until 2 a.m. watching film of Independence’s win over Hillsboro in the Region 6-4A Championship.

“That’s a special kid,” Rose said. “That kid can play for me any day, but sorry he was on the wrong end of the spectrum today. He doesn’t stop running.”

Rose said Overton wore Montgomery down as he was limited to one point in the second and third quarters.

“We called him Jimmer Fredette in the locker room,” Rose said of the former Brigham Young guard who was the 2011 National Player of the Year when he was the NCAA Division I scoring leader at 28.9 points per game.

“We just told (our players) make him

go left, don’t let him go right, and that’s why I kept screaming on the sideline like a maniac,” Rose said. “He’s not too quick to shoot it going left.”

Indy senior point guard Josh Owens scored 13 points in his final game.

Overton guard Xavier Alexander, held scoreless in a semifinal win over Hillsboro, rebounded with 17 points against Indy.

“Yeah, he’s probably the one that hurt us the most,” Wilkins said. “We knew he could really shoot it. We just kind of lost him several times, and we shouldn’t have.”

Indy guard Tylan Lewis was held to six points, but the sophomore grabbed nine rebounds.

The loss ended the Eagles’ nine-game winning streak.

Frison was disappointed not to win Mr. Basketball, but said the state championship was the best consolation award.

“I told my teammates, ‘Forget Mr. Basketball, we’re gonna go win this state championship, and Xay told me the same thing,” Frison said. “Winning this is even better.”

Overton made its first state tournament appearance since 1963.

To see photos of and read about other Nashville-area schools at the state tournament, including Pearl Cohn, MLK, Fairview, Blackman, and East Robertson, head to TheNewsTN.com.

Independence and Overton

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MLK vs White County in the Class 3A quarterfinals

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Fairview vs Brainerd in the Class 2A quarterfinals

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Pearl Cohn vs Alcoa in the Class 2A quarterfinals

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Five free and cheap family things to do in middle Tennessee

BY AMANDA HAGGARD

We may not know from day to day what the weather will be like in Middle Tennessee, but we do know the end of March is full of outdoor events whose coordinators are likely praying for good weather.

We begin in Brentwood with a day for the trees, and there are wildflower hikes in the same area. In South Nashville, there’s an Easter egg hunt, and then you can head down the road for about 15 minutes to hear some engines roar at the local car museum. And in Franklin, we also try to get the

family outside with the 7th Annual Kids Art Festival of Tennessee in Franklin. Pray for sun.

As part of our series on free and cheap things to do with the family, here is our weekly roundup of places to spend time together over the next week:

BRENTWOOD ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION

The 2023 Arbor Day Celebration is on March 25 at the John P. Holt Brentwood

Library. For two hours beginning at 11 a.m., vendors will be on hand to educate on trees and there will be giveaways. The Brentwood Tree Board is also slated to hand out free tree seedlings for the holiday, which began in 1875 to honor the outdoors and create “a better understanding of nature and the importance of protecting wildlife, planting and cultivating flowers, and setting and protecting trees,” according to the event.

WILDFLOWER HIKES

On March 25 and throughout April, the Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary will host a two-hour Wildflower Hike each Saturday. The cost is $15 per hiker and is for teens and older. Connect with your older kids as the wildflowers bloom: An expert guide will help point out Blue-eyed Mary, Dutchman’s Britches and Spring Beauty. This hike is moderately strenuous and includes hills.

SOUTH EAST NASHVILLE EASTER EGG HUNT

Over in Antioch, bring the kids to join in on the annual egg hunt and Easter celebration over near the old Hickory Hollow mall. The day includes an egg hunt for all ages, vendor booths, a character

parade, live entertainment, inflatables and special prizes. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and time are staggered for the egg hunt from then on.

START YOUR ENGINES!

Your family’s car lovers will be in heaven. At Lane Motor Museum on March 25, they’ll be having their Start Your Engines! event. The museum’s volunteers will start a different engine each half hour throughout the day — a very special occurrence considering it’s rare to see any of them started on any day at all. Kids under 5 are free and adults are $12.

KIDS ARTS FESTIVAL OF TENNESSEE

In Franklin on March 25, the 7th Annual Kids Arts Festival of Tennessee will be happening at Pinkerton Park. The exhibit will show work from kids in grades kindergarten through 12th grade and performances will include everything from music to poetry to dance. The day is focused on the artistic contributions of young people — what a great way to spend a day.

Fair board narrowly approves NASCAR proposal

BY ELI MOTYCKA

Metro’s Fair Commissioners Board on Tuesday narrowly approved a proposal for a $164 million overhaul of auto racing facilities that aims to bring NASCAR to the Fairgrounds Nashville. The 3-2 vote reflects outstanding concerns among the board about scheduling power, financial liabilities and the track’s impact on surrounding neighborhoods.

Partisans filled the gallery, vocally expressing support or opposition while speakers addressed the board. Opponents held up signs and jeered commissioners, racing advocates and mayoral staffer Ben Eagles, a frequent proxy for the mayor’s

office. Residents from surrounding neighborhoods attempted to sway commissioners with concerns about sound mitigation and scheduling. Racing fans and industry representatives pushed for the deal’s passage, which, they argued, will usher in a new heyday for auto racing in Nashville. The project’s financial projections plan for $164 million in debt service over 30 years.

Metro Legal’s Tom Cross answered commissioners’ questions about lease terms before discussion by the board.

Commissioners Todd Hartley and Mario Avila voted against the proposal, while

Commissioners Jasper Hendricks and

Anthony Owens joined Board Chair Sheri Weiner to secure its passage.

The deal comes after nearly three years of negotiations between Mayor John Cooper and national track operator Speedway Motorsports. Auto racing became a political flashpoint in 2011 when a referendum successfully codified racing at the fairgrounds in the Metro Charter. The deal will head to the Metro Council while the body is simultaneously considering lease terms for a future Titans stadium.

“I want to caution us to think that we have a lot of runway in front of us,” Hartley told colleagues during the board’s discussion of the lease. “Things like curfews, oversight, stronger protections for the local racing community, making a firm scheduling declaration, now is the time of leverage on that.”

Weiner pointed out that the Metro Council will have the opportunity to discuss the lease terms before its own approval process.

“What we ‘approve’ tonight, we’ll kick to the council,” said Weiner. “I’ve never seen a bill go in that comes out the same way.”

The Metro Charter now requires that auto racing “be continued on the same site,” a general provision that, supporters argue, constitutes popular support for the proposed $164 million track expansion to make the fairgrounds NASCAR-ready. Of the 10

individuals who spoke on behalf of the proposal, several represented commercial entities. One woman spoke from a power wheelchair about how the expansion would help bring the site up to ADA compliance. Supporters’ comments ended with brief remarks from Bristol Motor Speedway President Jerry Caldwell.

Organized opposition has ramped up in recent weeks, led by efforts from Neighbors Opposing Track Expansion and Neighborhood Impact Advisory Committee. Another group, Citizens Against Racetrack Expansion, blanketed the city with antiracing mailers last week. The group’s mailing address is a UPS Store on West End — Councilmember Zach Young of Goodlettsville cast the group as dark money while recalling childhood memories of visiting the racetrack with his dad.

Commissioners and residents expressed the desire for more discussion and clarity as lease terms go in front of the council. Rather than a simple majority, the charter requires 27 votes to approve any “demolition of the premises” at the fairgrounds. Whether that stipulation applies to the proposed track overhaul will likely fall to the Metro Legal Department, council director Margaret Darby and Vice Mayor Jim Shulman for interpretation.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Scene.

Drivers race in the NASCAR Ally 400 at Nashville SuperSpeedway on June 25, 2022.

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COUNCIL LAWSUIT

Let’s hope, let’s really hope that the Metro Council lawsuit is a resounding victory for Davidson County. I can’t figure out why the Super Majority Republican Party is so greedy and seem to think the citizens of Davidson County are so stupid to keep claiming that this effort to reduce the size of Nashville’s council in half is NOT retaliation for not approving the plan to host the RNC’s convention next year. We are not all stupid people unless someone voted for one of you power-hungry people.

First you wanted to have your own people running BNA (more of a power grab). I am sure that the people you would choose to operate the very successful airport would be of the Republican persuasion, right along with your wishes to take control of The Music City Center (more of a power grab). I can’t figure out how you people in state government are getting anything done for the state. It seems all you are focused on is pumping up your majority. And screwing the citizens of Nashville Davidson County.

BLACKBURN AND OGLES

Well, well, well. Marsha has really lost it now. She’s after washing machines. WTH is this all about? Does she not have a job to do for Tennesseans, her own people? And lying Andy can’t answer what he did with $25,000.00 slated for a child’s cemetery. Is he so money-hungry that he would misappropriate funds of a child?

The MAGApublicans and the Repubs put both of them in just because of the name Republican was attached to them both. Hey y’all, think about who you are voting for next time instead of clicking on the party name. It’s time to throw the bums out!

SPEED BUMPS

I am a recent transplant to Nashville and although I love the city, its people and the weather there are 2 things that bug me, and they both make it hard to get around. The first are the speed bumps!!!! What is it about Nashville and their love of speed bumps? They are everywhere! In parking lots, shopping areas, churches, schools and on residential streets. They were just installed

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CORETRUST NAMES CEO

Nashville-based commercial sourcing and group purchasing organization CoreTrust has named Mahesh Shah its CEO.

Shah is the inaugural CEO for the

on Overhill, Warfield and Castleman between Lone Oak and Hillsboro in Green Hills. These 3 streets are no more than a half mile long each, with not much traffic and 5 speed bumps were installed on each street.

It’s just crazy and they are damaging to cars. They adversely affect a car’s suspension, wheel alignment, shocks, tires, exhaust and steering systems. Are service stations paying to have these installed to increase their business?

The other issue is the way many streets change names. You’re traveling on a street, in the same direction and all of a sudden it has a different name. This makes it very confusing for those trying to learn their way around or to give directions.

Talking with neighbors and friends I know I am not the only one who is frustrated with these two things.

COUNTY PROPOSAL

I propose that, just like the state of TN is wresting control of the Metro council, that Metro wrests control of Belle Meade and the other satellite cities within

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company, which was founded in 2006. Before Shah’s introduction, Ed Jones, president and CEO of founding parent company HealthTrust, had acted as CEO of CoreTrust.

Mall at Green Hills lands Marc Jacobs

BY WILLIAM WILLIAMS

Marc Jacobs — the fashion retail company known for its polysexual clothing line and founder who Time magazine in 2010 named among the world’s 100 most influential people — will offer a boutique in Nashville.

According to a permit application, the Marc Jacobs store will be located at The Mall at Green Hills and represent the brand’s first in Tennessee. The city in which a Marc Jacobs-specific store is located and within the closest proximity to Nashville is Atlanta.

The future store, an opening for which has not been announced, will take the space last home to footwear retailer Sarah Flint, located adjacent to Nordstrom.

Based in New York, Marc Jacobs offers clothing, shoes, accessories and fragrances. Its Heaven line targets androgynous youth, while the company’s 2015 “popular lifestyle”

campaign featured celebrities such as Sofia Coppola, Cher, Willow Smith, Winona Ryder, Daisy Lowe and Anthony Kiedis, according to Harper’s Bazaar.

The U.S. offered 89 Marc Jacobs-specific retail stores (or stores with significant Marc Jacobs components) as of February, according to scrapehero.com. California, with 19 retail stores, is home to more than 20 percent of all the company’s boutiques.

Norah Buikstra, general manager for The Mall at Green Hill, declined to offer specifics about the future Marc Jacobs, simply noting the upscale retail mall will soon have additional high-profile tenants to announce.

As the Post reported Monday, the mall is slated for a Dolce & Gabbana.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

The move follows global investment firm Blackstone acquiring a majority stake in CoreTrust for an undisclosed sum in August 2022. The company started as a subsidiary of HCA’s HealthTrust, which still owns a minority stake in CoreTrust.

Shah most recently served as executive vice president for CDK Global, an Illinoisbased automotive retail software developer.

“We are pleased that Mahesh has joined the team and the board is excited about the next chapter of growth for CoreTrust,” Girish Rishi, CoreTrust board chairman,

Davidson County’s borders.

TRUMP IS NOT THE PAST - HE STILL HURTS US!

I am ticked off at WSMV-TVs sad reporting this morning of the latest Trump victimization of the American people (& attack on our democracy) by only reporting that he might be arrested soon almost as if he is the victim. Ignored was his picking the day and then using social media to rally his misguided base to: “Protest, Protest, Protest”

Clearly he wants to avoid arrest and even prevent accountability steps by fooling many fine Americans into thinking his issues are issues of: “Taking our country back” “Witch Hunt” etc.etc.

Like the January 6th attempt where Trump urged Trumplicans to overthrow our form of Government, and use civil unrest as leverage for his selfish aims and tantrums, the other related big story of the day is he is doing it again because of all the potential indictments coming his way given his many misdeeds imho.

said in a release. “Mahesh has demonstrated experience in building high growth platforms and teams that deliver success to customers. CoreTrust is positioned well, at a time of major macro changes in the economy, to deliver cost and operational efficiencies to our member companies and we plan to invest further in the company’s capabilities.”

Earlier this year, CoreTrust began leasing space in North Gulch office building Radius.

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Joan Baez to discuss new book with Emmylou Harris at Parnassus-hosted event at OZ Arts

STAFF REPORTS

Legendary musician Joan Baez is set to make an appearance at OZ Arts as part of promotion for her new book Am I Pretty When I Fly? An Album of Upside Down Drawings in an event co-presented with Parnassus Books.

Baez will discuss the book with Country Music Hall of Fame musician Emmylou Harris at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 8th. Doors will open at 7 p.m., with the conversation set to begin at 8 p.m. All seating is general admission, and tickets can be purchased online at ParnassusBooks.net. Each ticket is $60 and will come with a

signed copy of Am I Pretty When I Fly? An Album of Upside Down Drawings which may be picked up at the event at OZ Arts or afterward at Parnassus Books. There will not be a signing line, however, all books will come pre-signed.

The book is described as “a long, funny letter from an old friend” and features an album of drawings from the singer, songwriter, and social justice activist.

Defense, offensive line focus of Titans free agency

STAFF REPORTS

The Tennessee Titans, led by new general manager Ran Carthon, kicked off the NFL offseason by cutting several veterans and clearing cap room.

Left untouched, so far at least, are quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Derrick Henry.

With free agency beginning this week, here’s a look at who the Titans are bringing to Nashville and where some former Titans are heading (with contract details from ESPN).

Arden Key, linebacker: The former Jaguar, Raider and 49er is joining the Titans on a three-year, $21 million deal with $13 million in guarantees. Key had a career year in San Francisco in 2021, giving Carthon, a former 49ers executive, a preview of what could be to come. He will help the Tennessee pass rush that is losing Bud Dupree.

Andre Dillard, offensive tackle: Dillard played at both tackle spots for the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles and is coming to Nashville on a three-year $29 million deal. So far, the Titans have parted ways with nearly every starting offensive lineman from 2022 and seek to rebuild the group. Dillard should be the team’s starting left tackle, per ESPN.

Daniel Brunskill, offensive guard: Like Key, Brunskill comes to Nashville from Carthon’s former team. He started for most of 2020 and 2021 but saw reserve action last year.

Azeez Al-Shaair, linebacker: Yet another former 49er. In San Francisco, Al-Shaair sat behind star Fred Warner but still saw significant action, despite some injury woes.

Luke Gifford, linebacker: Previously a

roleplayer and a special teamer for the Dallas Cowboys, Gifford is coming to Nashville on a relatively cheap two-year deal.

ON

THE WAY OUT:

DeMarcus Walker, defensive end: After one year in Tennessee, the defensive end is heading to the Chicago Bears. Registered seven sacks, a career high, in his lone season with the Titans.

David Long Jr., linebacker: The defender is signing with the Miami Dolphins on a two-year, $11 million deal, according to ESPN. Spent four years in Tennessee with 197 tackles and four interceptions.

Nate Davis, guard: The Bears are adding the former Titans offensive lineman, who started 54 games for the Titans.

Robert Woods, wide receiver: After one

year with Tennessee in which he caught 53 passes for 527 yards and was released this offseason, Woods is signing with the Texans on a two-year deal with $10 million guaranteed.

Additionally, the Titans have placed second-round tenders on restricted free agents Aaron Brewer and Teair Tart.

According to Titans Wire, the value of the offer for Brewer indicates the organization could plan to start him at center next season if another franchise doesn’t beat the offer. Wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine briefly tested free agency but signed a oneyear deal with the Titans.

This story was first published by our sister publication Nashville Post.

Hillsboro alum Pegues drains game-winning 3-pointer in Furman’s upset of Virginia

BY LOGAN BUTTS

The first big March Madness moment of 2023 came from a Nashville native.

Hillsboro alum JP Pegues hit the gamewinning 3-pointer with two seconds left during 13-seed Furman’s 68-67 upset of 4-seed Virginia.

The sophomore finished with 11 points, three rebounds, four assists, and one steal, but the big bucket was his only made shot

from behind the line. In fact, Pegues had missed 15 consecutive 3-pointers prior to hitting the game-winner.

For the season, Pegues has averaged 12 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4 assists per game while starting all 35 contests for Furman, which is the alma mater of Nashville SC star Walker Zimmerman.

Furman ended up losing to 5-seed San

Diego State 75-52 in the second round, but Pegues shot is sure to have secured a spot in One Shining Moment.

In other local NCAA Tournament news, Cane Ridge alum Brandon Miller was scoreless as 1-seed Alabama won 96-75 over 16-seed Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The freshman phenom did have five rebounds and three assists. In the second round against

8-seed Maryland, Miller finished with 19 points and seven rebounds as Alabama rolled to a 73-51 win.

In a First Four matchup on Wednesday night, brothers and Nashville natives Devan Cambridge and Ensworth alum Desmond Cambridge Jr. combined for 32 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in 11-seed Arizona State’s 98-73 rout of 11-seed Nevada.

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Belmont loses to Ball State in first round of WNIT

BY LOGAN BUTTS

The Belmont women’s basketball team saw its season end on Thursday night as the Bruins lost a high-scoring contest to Ball State 101-86.

Despite shooting nearly 52 percent from the field, the Bruins (23-12) made just seven of their 22 3-pointers and went 19-28 from the free throw line.

Junior guard Destinee Wells led the team with a game-high 35 points on 11-20 shooting and 11-12 from the charity stripe. She also added a team-high five assists.

Sophomore Tessa Miller, a Crossville native, notched 16 points (6-8 shooting), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal.

Sophomore Kilyn McGuff added 11 points,

six rebounds, three assists and one steal.

Sophomore Kendal Chessman, a Vanderbilt transfer, also had 11 points and four rebounds to give the Bruins four double-figure scorers.

Anna Clephane paced Ball State with 31 points (12-16 shooting) to lead four double-figure scorers for the Cardinals,

including Madelyn Bischoff (23), Thelma Dis Agustsdottir (20) and Marie Kiefer (10). The season ends a successful first campaign in the Missouri Valley Conference for Belmont, marking the program’s third consecutive postseason appearance and sixth regular season conference title in the last seven seasons.

Middle Tennessee falls to Colorado in NCAA first round

BY LOGAN BUTTS

The 11-seed Middle Tennessee women’s basketball team saw another successful season come to an end on Saturday night as the Blue Raiders fell to 6-seed Colorado 82-60 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Durham, North Carolina.

It was the 20th overall March Madness appearance for the program, but MT (28-5) has not reached the second round since 2007.

The Blue Raiders were unable to stop a potent Colorado (24-8) offense that hit 13 3-pointers and shot 48 percent from the

field. MT also struggled on the offensive end, shooting just 4-24 from 3-point range and hitting 39 percent of their shots overall.

Sophomore Anastasiia Boldyreva led the Blue Raiders with a team-high 16 points on 6-8 shooting in just 22 minutes. She also grabbed four rebounds and blocked two shots.

Senior Savannah Wheeler scored 15 points, but shot just 6-17 from the field and miss all six of her 3-point attempts. She also compiled three rebounds, two assists, and four steals.

Lawrence’s late lay-in leads ‘Dores past Michigan to NIT quarterfinals

BY LOGAN BUTTS

Vanderbilt men’s basketball’s magical March ride continues.

The 2-seed Commodores trailed 3-seed Michigan by eight points with under a minute to play, but as Vanderbilt has done throughout the last two months, they pulled out an improbable win, defeating the Wolverines 66-65 with a last-second layup from Tyrin Lawrence at Memorial Gymnasium.

Vandy (22-14) is now 12-2 since February began, having only lost to LSU by seven on the road in the regular season and to Texas A&M by 12 in the SEC Tournament semifinals at Bridgestone Arena. Michigan (18-16) has struggled with second-half collapses all season long, which was perhaps the major contributing factor to the Wolverines missing out on the NCAA Tournament, but Vanderbilt’s comeback on Saturday was the worst one of all.

The ‘Dores advanced to the NIT quarterfinals with the win, where they will take on the winner of 4-seed UAB and OVC regular season champs Morehead

State at Memorial Gymnasium on either Tuesday or Wednesday.

In addition to hitting the gamewinner with 11 seconds left, Lawrence led Vanderbilt in scoring with 24 points (on 1017 shooting) and rebounds with nine.

Ezra Manjon went for 17 points, three assists, and two steals, while Colin Smith was the only other Commodore in double-figures at 11.

Jordan Wright once again filled up the stat sheet despite a tough shooting night. The senior only had six points, but collected three rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a block.

Michigan star big man Hunter Dickinson finished with a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Dug McDaniel (19) and Joey Baker (11) also scored in double-figures.

Fellow senior Kseniya Malashka added 13 points, four rebounds, and two blocks off the bench.

Three Buffaloes finished in double-figures: Frida Formann (game-high 21 points), Jaylyn Sherrod (13), and Aaronette Vonleh (11).

The Blue Raiders may have been the last team standing from the greater Nashvillearea, but other in-state teams competed in the NCAA Tournament over the weekend.

On the men’s side, 4-seed Tennessee defeated 13-seed Louisiana 58-55 and

5-seed Duke 65-52 to advance to the Sweet 16. Meanwhile, 8-seed Memphis fell to 9-seed Florida Atlantic 66-65 in the first round in a game that ended in chaotic and controversial fashion.

In the women’s bracket, 16-seeds Tennessee Tech and Chattanooga lost to 1-seeds Indiana (77-47) and Virginia Tech (58-33), respectively. The 4-seed Lady Vols dominated 13-seed Saint Louis 95-50 and took on 12-seed Toledo in the second round.

Creamy Deviled Eggs in Shells

BY EDIBLE NASHVILLE

Want to get fancy this holiday? Try these Creamy Deviled Eggs served in hollowed out egg shells. Chef James Kerwin of Little Fib at The Renaissance Hotel served these gorgeous eggs at one of

INGREDIENTS

PICKLED MUSTARD SEEDS

1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds

1/4 cup brown mustard seeds

1 cup apple cider vinegar

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

3 bay leaves

2 sprigs thyme

2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed salt to taste

2 tablespoons honey

1. Prepare pickled mustard seeds ahead of time. Place seeds in 32-ounce heat resistant container with lid. Add remaining ingredients to large pot and bring to hard boil. Reduce to simmer 20 minutes. Strain hot liquid over mustard seeds. Let sit 3 days to absorb liquid and store in airtight container up to 3 weeks.

2. To prepare eggs, peel and separate whites from yolks. Chop whites. Place yolks and

our 2020 Farm Dinners. To create the eggshell cups, use a tool called an egg topper, or carefully score a circle around the top of the uncooked egg with a sharp paring knife. Be sure to

DEVILED EGGS

16 hard boiled eggs

1/2 cup Dukes mayonnaise

1 tablespoon spicy pickle juice

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 1/2 teaspoons tobasco

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

remaining ingredients in food procesor and blend until smooth.

3. Adjust consistency and seasoning to taste. Transfer to piping bag. Place a small amount of chopped whites in bottom of each prepared egg shell cup.

4. Pipe filling on top. Top with pickled mustard seeds and edible flowers. Serve with small spoons.

remove the lining of the egg and rinse the shells thoroughly.

In this recipe, we use hard boiled eggs and then use additonal eggs to create the shell cups. Reserve the eggs poured out

from the shell cups to make omlettes, scrambled eggs, or baby cauliflower and broccolini deep dish pie.

Spring Farm Dinner

Chef James Kerwin served these gorgeous eggs at our 2020 Summer Farm Dinner at Farm & Fiddle Farm in Santa Fe, TN. Mark your calendars for our upcoming

Spring Farm Dinner, May 5 and 6 at Delvin Farms in Arrington, TN. Tickets available at ediblenashville.com

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49 In the past

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51 Hardly any

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Ballet Ball 2023

PHOTOS BY LYDIA MCRAE

Ballet Ball made its grand return to Schermerhorn Symphony Center on March 4, 2023. Chaired by Meera Ballal, Catherine Grace, and Honorary Chair Melissa Mahanes, the evening was inspired by the Seasons of Dance. Guests enjoyed seasonally-inspired scenery by Amos Gott, specialty cocktails by Lipman Brothers, and food by Kristin Winston Catering. Following the main ball, Nashville Ballet hosted an official Ballet Ball Late Party, chaired by Ivy Manfredi, Marc Johnson, and Crystal

Chen, and officially sponsored by Heels and Handshakes. Each year, Ballet Ball raises mission critical funds for Nashville Ballet’s Community Engagement programs, which provide dance education to more than 50,000 Middle Tennesseans each year. This year’s Ballet Ball was spearheaded by Nashville Ballet Events Manager, Rachel Stover. For more information on Ballet Ball and Nashville Ballet, please visit nashvilleballet.com.

Nicolas Scheuer and Lily Saito

Ivy Manfredi, Marc Johnson, and Crystal Chen

Nick Mullikin and Paul Vasterling

Gabe and Evelyn Galletti, and Nancy and John Abbott

Apphia Maxima and Ashley Gowder

Melissa Mahanes and Suann Davis

Shawn Willard and Marissa Stark

Adolpho Birch

Catherine Grace and Meera Ballal

Mollie Sansone and Brett Sjoblom

Matt Ramos and Katie Vasilopoulos

The 42nd Annual “Loyal Royal Secret Order of Hooligans”

BY HOLLY SPANN

PHOTOS BY HOLLY SPANN

The 42nd annual “Loyal Royal Secret Order of Hooligans” recently convened at The Nashville Palace. There are thirty selfproclaimed and self-ordained “Hooligans.” Their colorful Saint Patrick’s themed event always delivers on fun, food, friends, fascination, and prizes. Hooligan Terry Cobb was the vibrant Master of Ceremonies,

and former Nashville Mayor Bill Purcell delivered a robust and rousing round of “Observations.” A portion of the proceeds from the Hooligans’ shenanigans go to the Shriners Children’s Hospital. In honor of Hooligan David Smith’s 65th birthday, donations are also going to the Amyloidosis Foundation.

David Smith, William E. “Bill” Higgins, Mark Fishburn, Bill Purcell, Bob Clement, Parker Toler, and Bob Freeman

Phil Ponder was awarded the coveted Shillelagh.

Tim Adgent, Nancy Russell, Dianne Neal, and Paul Ney

Bobby Joslin, Darren Jernigan, and Phil Ponder

Andrew Potts, Teresa White, Maria Amado, and Kamaal Malak

Keynote Speaker Bill Purcell

Dru Smith, Bob Clement, and Bill McCarty

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Lynne Ingram, Amanda McClendon, Melissa Blackburn, Karen Bennett, and Lexi Wood

Seated (L-R): John Steinhouse, Jim Campbell, David Smith, Father Phillip Halladay, Joe Hobbs, Darren Jernigan, and Parker Toler 2nd Row (L-R): Toby Compton, Mike Murphy, Joe Hall, Bobby Joslin, Buddy Baker, John Curley, Blake Freeman, Terry Crotzer, and Bill Beck Top Row (L-R): Terry Cobb, Bill Purcell, George Rooker, Mark Fishburn, Tee Gorham, Bob Freeman, Greg Adkins, Pat Curran, Ricky Rooker, John Aaron Holt, and Barrett Hobbs

Stephanie Williams, Joyce McDaniels, Jim Shulman, Brenda Ross, and Yuri Cunza

Nashville Bel Canto Foundation

Opera enthusiasts, culture cultivators, and audiophiles were treated to a lavish celebration at the launch of the Nashville Bel Canto Foundation on Friday, March 10 at BMI, hosted by founder and president Stefano Baldasseroni. The fundraising gala featured four of the top rising operatic talent from The Curtis Institute, The Julliard School and Yale School of Music accompanied by Nicolò Sbuelz of The Metropolitan Opera.

“I believe that the exponential cultural growth Nashville is going through is the result of years of exposure to diverse forms of art and, in particular, diverse genres of music,” says Baldasseroni. “All this is transforming music city into a mecca for entertainment, and it is changing the general perception of what this vibrant city is about. A night out in Nashville can be anything between a fun musical, a tear-jerker play, a moving opera, a great country concert, an exhibit at Cheekwood and much more!

“My first taste of the United States was right here, in Nashville, in August 2000, when I was touring with the exFrank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention. The music we were playing was very unusual, experimental and we had a great response from the audience during the two shows we played at the Exit/In. Nashville has always welcomed music, any kind of music, with open arms and I believe it is ripe for more classical music. My goal is to contribute to the wonderful job that the Nashville Opera, the symphony and the ballet are already doing and help classical music reach more and more people.”

This cultural soiree served as the Nashville Bel Canto Foundation’s first event and PLA Media was honored to be a part of this inaugural presentation. Luminaries in attendance included: Manuel and Ofelia Cuevas, retired opera veteran and podcaster Pamela Kuhn, Metro Council Member Jeff Syracuse and wife Gina, Metro Council Member Robert Swope and wife Regina,

music executive Michael Martinovich, Women in Film & Television President Lynda Evjen, Tennessee State Museum veteran and art patron Nancy Russell, You Have the Power Executive Director Cathy Gurley, celebrity stylist Milton White, Lovely Franklin’s Buffie Baril, arts, marketing and tourism trailblazer Mary Skinner, the Nashville Opera’s Director John Hoomes and Vocalist Belinda Leslie, Andrew Potts, Michael Ryan King, Robert McCluskey, June Bogel, Dr. Esther Swink, Shelley Payne, Kamaal Malak and many others.

The Nashville Bel Canto Foundation is an educational training program for young opera singers designed to prepare talented, young students for the professional business of opera. The Bel Canto program will provide a deep understanding of Italian singing, theatrical stage craft and the traditions of the operatic art form. The gala featured performances by: Emily Damasco – The Curtis Institute, Shavon Lloyd – The Juilliard School, Lucy Baker – The Curtis Institute, Daniel Espinal – Yale School of Music.

To learn more or donate to the Nashville Bel Canto Foundation, visit: https:// nashvillebelcanto.com.

Mike King and Cathy Gurley

Andrew Potts, Kurt Tarter, and Kamaal Malak

Andrew Potts, Nancy Russell, and Teresa White

Esther Swink, Robb McCluskey, and Shelly Payne

John Mattick, Clara Lofaro, and Uri Kleinman

Manuel Cuevas, Robert Swope, Ofelia Cuevas, Pamela L. Lewis, and Jeff Syracuse

Jay Jones, Earl Lamons, Stefano Baldasseroni, and Robb Turner

John Hoomes, June Bogel, and Carol Penterman

Mark Logsdon, Robert Swope, Pamela L. Lewis, Lucy Baker, Emily Damasco, Becky Parsons, Pamela Kuhn, Shavon

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