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I did not know Jim Ridley, Editor-in-Chief of The Scene, but I have felt his influence all around me in more ways than I could ever count. Many of my friends are journalists that have published under him and learned from his tutelage. The Scene in general has been a phenomenal source of championing Nashville, in no small part to his steadfast work. I am saddened to hear of his passing and my sincerest condolences go out to his family, friends and everyone who had the opportunity to know him. Moreso, Nashville should mourn his loss on the whole, as our city was absolutely made better by his tireless work.