🏊 Nashville swimmer sets a world record!

🍨 Get the Scoop on Metro Council

Metro Council expert and Nashville Scene columnist Nicole Williams is on the podcast today, talking with host Grace Fuisz and executive producer Whitney Pastorek. It’s the first in a recurring series intended to demystify the local legislative process. Today we’re starting with the basics: What Is Metro Council, and why does it matter? [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🏆 Local Swimmer Sets a World Record

The Olympics have yet to begin, but local Gretchen Walsh is already making waves. At the women’s 100-meter butterfly semifinal heat at the Olympic swimming trials, she set a world record with a time of 55.18 seconds. The feat helped secure her a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Go Gretchen! [Associated Press]

🚨 What Happens When You Can’t Trust the Police?

In the latest MNPD drama, the department insinuates that a whistleblower, retired Lt. Garet Davidson (whose recent complaint about misconduct within the department also made headlines), leaked the Covenant School shooter’s journals. However, MNPD has a disturbing history of deception when accusations come from within the department. This is an excellent summary of the last decade of issues. [Nashville Scene]

• Listen to our interview with Community Review Board chair Alisha Haddock for more coverage on why the department needs reform. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

🍽️ Long Delays in Processing SNAP Benefits

Tennessee’s nutrition benefits program, SNAP, has been riddled with administrative issues, from staffing shortages to computer system glitches. This has led to a long turnaround time for many applying to the program or who are updating their information. In the last year, enrollment has dropped 15.2%. Food access has got to be made a priority. [Tennessee Lookout]