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SBC met a couple of times in New Orleans in the 1930s and a few times earlier than that. But I stopped the clip search in 1969. 8/8

In 1969, when SBC gathered in New Orleans, messengers narrowly defeated a measure to require writers and professors to sign a statement of belief "affirming their personal belief in the authority, the doctrinal integrity and the infallibility of the entire Bible." 7/

The SBC also met in New Orleans in 1982. The outgoing president warned about "horrible mediocrity" and the new president urged an end to conflict over scripture. (Side note: The Tennessean sent its religion editor to Georgia to cover a gathering of Presbyterians.) 6/

In 1990, the SBC in New Orleans, many Southern Baptist left early, denying a quorum as they took up final business. Ray Waddle reported from New Orleans. 5/

Meanwhile, in 1996, Disney was a hot topic, as was the relationship between Southern Baptist and Jews. (Here's more background on how the Disney boycott worked out, from

@liamsadams

last year when the SBC met down the street in Anaheim. tennessean.com/story/news/rel ) 4/

In 2001 in New Orleans, marriage and divorce were big topics of discussion, as well as a rift within the denomination. 3/

Here's the 2012 meeting in New Orleans. The SBC elected its first Black president in Fred Luter, Jr. (Story by the

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With the duo of

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covering the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting this week, I dove into the

Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,” has died in federal prison

archives to look at what was making headlines during past SBC meetings held in New Orleans. 1/ #SBC23

A few more from the archives. This is the front page from the 1982 attack in Nashville and from Kaczynski's 1996 arrest.

From the

archives. Some Nashville context in light of the news today that Ted Kaczynski, known as the Unabomber, died. He sent one of his bombs to Vanderbilt in 1982. This update is from the June 19, 1996 edition, following Kaczynski’s indictment.

Theodore 'Ted' Kaczynski, known as the 'Unabomber,' has died in federal prison (from

@AP

)

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Theodore “Ted” Kaczynski, known as the “Unabomber,” has died in federal prison. A spokesperson for the Bureau of Prisons tells The Associated Press that Kaczynski was found dead around 8 a.m. at a...

Ted Kaczynski, ‘Unabomber’ Who Attacked Modern Life, Dies at 81

Jun 10

Ted Kaczynski, ‘Unabomber’ Who Attacked Modern Life, Dies at 81 |

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Alone in a shack in the Montana wilderness, he fashioned homemade bombs and launched a violent one-man campaign to destroy industrial society.

will headline a TN GOP event. Will he win over state Republicans? Plus, TN hires outside counsel in records lawsuit &

@GovBillLee

's August special session could break a historical record. It's The Week In Politics, from me

The week in politics: DeSantis to headline TN GOP event. Will he win over state Republicans?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a leading contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, will headline a Tennessee GOP event.

Jun 8

The Southern Baptist Convention will decide if it kicks out churches led by women. Why some are already on their way. A good report on the issues at play from

@liamsadams

and

@KathsBurgess

on the religion beat. tennessean.com/story/news/rel via

The SBC will decide if it kicks out churches led by women. Why some are already on their way.

A campaign to ban women pastors in the SBC published their names and church addresses. It's enough to make those churches already want to leave.

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Why the Tennessee Titans stadium announcer gave his Lyft driver a $6,300 tip

! Why the Tennessee Titans stadium announcer gave his Lyft driver a $6,300 tip tennessean.com/story/sports/n via

Matt Rogers, after finding out his driver has a young daughter with spina bifida, jumped on his Instagram with a video to ask his fans to support her

My first installment of a weekly mayoral campaign notebook covers candidates' strongest statements on the Titans stadium deal to date, an early fundraising benchmark and this week's mayoral forums. Watch for more notebooks every Tuesday via

On the campaign trail: Nashville mayoral candidates spar over stadium deal fallout

This week on the campaign trail: Nashville mayoral candidates took some strong stances on the $2.1 billion deal for new Titans stadium.

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Today is the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the Normandy invasion during World War II. Here's how some of the Tennessee papers covered the news on the front page of the June 6, 1944 editions. Here's

@memphisnews

and the

@knoxnews

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The SBC decided last year it would take steps toward abuse reform. Th question this year is if that work progresses or comes to a halt. I examined key decisions related to abuse reform at #SBC23 next week in New Orleans:

The SBC embarked on sexual abuse reforms last year. What's at stake at 2023 meeting?

Southern Baptist Convention took first steps with abuse reform the past year. Will convention decide to keep it going at upcoming 2023 annual meeting?

Florida Gov. ⁦

⁩, a key contender in the 2024 GOP Presidential Primary, will headline the upcoming annual TN GOP Statesmen’s Dinner fundraiser. Many in the state’s Congressional delegation have already endorsed former Pres. Donald Trump.

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Statesmen's Dinner 2023 - Birth of Freedom

Jun 5

Nashville's longtime state Rep. Bill Beck dies at 61 tennessean.com/story/news/pol via

Nashville's longtime state Rep. Bill Beck dies at 61

A native of Madison and Whites Creek, Bill Beck was elected to the statehouse in 2014 and represented Madison, East Nashville, downtown and Germantown.

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May 31

Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier all in one picture taken from a plane, or the Cascade Volcanic Arc at its best Credit: Tawnie Justine Vrooman

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defends the state's third-grade reading law Plus, CoreCivic prison contract renewed, a statewide tour to celebrate $3.3B in road funding, and

@AGTennessee

joins lawsuits over the border It's The week in politics from

@itsmelissabrown

& me:

The week in politics: Why Gov. Bill Lee is defending the state's third-grade reading law

Plus, CoreCivic gets a contract extension and Governor Bill Lee embarks on a statewide tour touting his transportation plan.

Jun 2

Meanwhile, many key GOP lawmakers say they don't want to move ahead without the Covenant shooter's writings. Democrats are calling for action, regardless of the release, saying the public supports gun reform. From

@Vivian_E_Jones

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Why key Republicans are saying shooter's writings are a 'prerequisite' for special session

Meanwhile, Democrats say the public supports gun reform and action must be taken regardless of the public release of the documents.

Here's more on the ongoing debate. The governor said Thursday he is pushing ahead with his proposal for an order of protection law. From

@Vivian_E_Jones

Gov. Bill Lee to keep pushing for bill allowing courts to order temporary removal of guns

Many Republicans in the legislature have expressed opposition to any proposal they consider a "red flag" law. Lee has objected to the term.

Nice update on the gun debate from

@kkruesi

and

@JonathanMattise

over

@AP

| In gun law push, Tennessee governor's office memo says NRA prefers to 'round up mentally ill people' tennessean.com/story/news/pol 1/

In gun law push, TN governor's office memo says NRA prefers to 'round up mentally ill people'

The talking points came in memos drafted by the Republican’s staffers as part of their initial attempt to pass a gun control proposal in April.

The latest from ⁦

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⁩ | The week in politics: Why Gov. Bill Lee is defending the state's third-grade reading law tennessean.com/story/news/pol via

The week in politics: Why Gov. Bill Lee is defending the state's third-grade reading law

Plus, CoreCivic gets a contract extension and Governor Bill Lee embarks on a statewide tour touting his transportation plan.

A good update from ⁦

⁩ | How the new DCS commissioner is reshaping the embattled agency's top leadership tennessean.com/story/news/pol via

How the new DCS commissioner is reshaping the embattled agency's top leadership

In the last three months, new leadership have taken over key areas of the Department of Children's Services.

Tennessee congressional delegation split on debt deal: Here's how they voted From me ⁦

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Tennessee congressional delegation split on debt deal: Here's how they voted

More members of Tennessee's U.S. House delegation voted against the measure to raise the federal government's debt ceiling than voted for it.

With a special public safety-focused legislative session approaching, a growing number of GOP lawmakers are indicating they will not vote to change the state's gun laws if writings of the Covenant shooter are not made public. From me

Why key Republicans are saying shooter's writings are a 'prerequisite' for special session

Meanwhile, Democrats say the public supports gun reform and action must be taken regardless of the public release of the documents.

May 31

Why the Cupcake Collection founder is talking about surviving domestic violence in new book. From

@bradschmitt

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'I’m not bitter, I’m better': How Cupcake Collection founder survived domestic abuse

In her just-released memoir, "Made from Scratch," Mignon Francois writes her then husband swung an axe at her while her 7-year-old daughter watched.

Will a call to cancel a special session on guns grow? Plus,

@brotherjones_

asks for an AG opinion on #tnleg spending, Belmont University gets a $1.4M TANF grant, and the state will pay handgun safety course fees Here's The Week in Politics

The week in politics: Will a call to cancel special legislative session on guns grow?

Plus, Gary Humble remains defiant in opposing a subpoena in a campaign finance probe, and Rep. Justin Jones asks for an AG opinion on spending.

May 26

Another good roundup of the team of

@itsmelissabrown

and

@Vivian_E_Jones

| The week in politics: Will a call to cancel special legislative session on guns grow? tennessean.com/story/news/pol via

The week in politics: Will a call to cancel special legislative session on guns grow?

Plus, Gary Humble remains defiant in opposing a subpoena in a campaign finance probe, and Rep. Justin Jones asks for an AG opinion on spending.

May 25

Last call: Why Tennessee's to-go alcohol sales are ending soon. tennessean.com/story/news/pol via

Last call: Why Tennessee's to-go alcohol sales are ending soon

A pandemic-era state law allowing patrons to take alcoholic beverages to-go at restaurants will expire on July 1.

May 23

Love the storytelling in this

@KeithSharonTN

piece about an effort to save a 340-year-old oak in Williamson County.

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May 23

A story about Ruth, the tree. And Ruth, the person. tennessean.com/story/news/loc

Tim Keller, retired New York megachurch pastor and bestselling author, dies at 72

May 19

Tim Keller, retired New York megachurch pastor and bestselling author, dies at 72 | ⁦

@bobsmietana

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religionnews.com

(RNS) — The success of Keller's Redeemer Presbyterian Church in the heart of New York City as well as his bestselling books made him one of the most influential evangelicals in the US.

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May 18

As the White House & GOP ramp up debt ceiling and budget talks, @USATODAY wants to know what you’d like most from (or fear losing in) any deal. Worried a default might affect your 401(k)? Fear impact on Medicaid, food stamps, other programs? Ping @mcollinsNEWS or @_RachelLooker