Fewer and fewer people are getting vaccinated at Nashville’s primary hub for COVID shots. So first doses will stop being offered at the Music City Center on May 7.
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Thelma Harper, Nashville Political Heavyweight For 4 Decades, Dies At Age 80
One of Tennessee’s longest serving state senators has died. Nashville Democrat Thelma Harper, known for her endless energy and elegant hats, was 80 years old.
Nashville Property Values Are Up Big In Reappraisal, So Some Will See Higher Tax Bills
Nashville’s booming growth and high demand for real estate have pushed property values substantially higher since 2017.
With COVID Shots Declining, Nashville To Close Primary Vaccination Site
Fewer and fewer people are getting vaccinated at Nashville’s primary hub for COVID shots. So first doses will stop being offered at the Music City Center on May 7.
In Tennessee, The Vaccination Slowdown Has Begun
Southern states are seeing a pretty sharp drop off in the pace of COVID vaccinations — and the slowness can’t be blamed on supply. In Tennessee, the vaccination numbers on Monday were less than half of the highest days in recent months, with plenty of shots on hand.
Bill To Restrict Transgender Students’ Bathroom Access Clears The Tennessee Senate
A so-called bathroom bill cleared the state Senate today. The measure would allow students and teachers to refuse to share restrooms with transgender people. Schools that don’t comply could be opened to the risk of litigation.
Nashville’s Council Hits Pause On License Plate Reader Debate
Nashville councilmembers aren’t sure how much license plate readers should be used to solve crimes. This week two proposals were in their last debate before either could become law, but a three-hour debate paused that.
Plan To Require Mortuary Services After Abortions Heads To Gov. Bill Lee’s Desk
A bill that would require fetal remains from abortions to be cremated or buried is heading to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk. After passing 69-22 in the House and 27-6 in the Senate, Lee is the final stop for the bill to be signed into law.
In Music City, Venues And Musicians Are Mostly On Their Own To Decide How Live Music Returns
Nashville is used to being a music industry leader, but when it comes to reinvigorating a live music scene hit hard by the pandemic, there’s no strategic plan in place. That’s forcing venues and musicians to make tough decisions.
Some Nashvillians Call For More Police Reform After Guilty Verdict In Derek Chauvin Trial
Both local activists and some in law enforcement are praising Tuesday’s guilty verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin.
Metro Schools Receives More Federal Grant Funding For Programs At Under-Resourced Schools
Four Nashville elementary and middle schools will be expanding their academic programs to better serve Black and Hispanic students. Metro Nashville Public Schools has received nearly $15 million in federal funding to invest over the next five years.
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