🍞 Why are councilmembers fighting over groceries?

🧑‍🎓 TSU Names New Interim President

The Tennessee State University (TSU) Board of Trustees has named alum and charter school CEO Dwayne Tucker as the new Interim President after Ronald Johnson resigned last week. Board members say Johnson insulted TSU staff and graduates. Tucker will not be taking a salary. [NewsChannel 5]

🍞 Metro Councilmembers Argue Over Store Closure

After Councilmember Terry Vo shared that Lafayette Street’s Dollar General closure has worsened the area’s food and “resource apartheid,” Councilmember Courtney Johnston posted on Facebook with claims that the store closed because of crime, and that Vo is “one of the most anti-police and public safety councilmembers.” Councilmember Sandra Sepulveda defended Vo. [Nashville Scene]

• What is food apartheid? Terry Vo explains. [🎧 City Cast Nashville]

❓ Vanderbilt Releases Voter Poll

According to a recent Vanderbilt poll of 955 registered Tennessee voters, 53% of respondents approve of the job state lawmakers are doing, 86% support gun reform laws, 53% support women’s right to an abortion, and 53% of Republicans and 78% of Democrats support legalizing marijuana. [Tennessee Lookout]

🦢 Swan Ball Drama Ends

The months-long legal battle between Cheekwood and SB Initiative Inc. over the Swan Ball event name has come to a close. In a finalized agreement, SB Initiative Inc. will retain control over the Swan Ball trademark. [Nashville Scene]