FEBRUARY 12–18, 2026 I VOLUME 45 I NUMBER 3 I NASHVILLESCENE.COM I FREE
You’re part of what’s holding this together
In a divided world, I’m glad we’re on the same block
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El amor conquista todo
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Estoy feliz de que seas mi vecino
Love conqures all
We’re better when we look out for each other
The NEWS: FAMILIES
OF INCARCERATED TENNESSEANS MAKE PLEA FOR PRISON REFORM >> PAGE 7
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MUSIC: MUSICIANS
DISCUSS PUSHING BACK AGAINST GENERATIVE A.I. IN CREATIVE WORK >> PAGE 33
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