Nashville has chosen five finalists to lead the Metro Nashville Police Department after a monthslong, nationwide search. The candidates each have decades of experience in law enforcement, but their backgrounds and philosophies vary widely. WPLN News took a deep dive into each finalist’s history, to get a better idea of how they might run MNPD. […]
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Live Video Stream: Gov. Lee’s Coronavirus Media Briefing On Oct. 28
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is scheduled to hold a press conference on the coronavirus pandemic at 3 p.m. central on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Watch it live here.
Here’s What You Need To Know About The Five Finalists For Nashville Police Chief
Nashville has chosen five finalists to lead the Metro Nashville Police Department after a monthslong, nationwide search. The candidates each have decades of experience in law enforcement, but their backgrounds and philosophies vary widely. WPLN News took a deep dive into each finalist’s history, to get a better idea of how they might run MNPD. […]
WPLN News Answers Your Questions About Tennessee Elections
How do I vote? Can I vote by mail? We're answering your frequently asked questions about voting. Here is what you need to know about voter registration, absentee balloting and much more.
At A Tennessee Psychiatric Treatment Center, Inexperienced And Overworked Staff Left Kids Without Care
Caring for some of Tennessee’s most vulnerable kids is challenging work, yet many who do so in residential psychiatric centers earn low wages, have no prior experience and get just a couple weeks training. Which is why places like Kingston Academy near Knoxville, which closed last year, see such high staff turnover, burnout and violence.
Vanderbilt Analysis Finds COVID Is Striking Hardest In Tennessee Where Masks Aren’t Required
A new analysis by Vanderbilt University’s Department of Health Policy finds a link between lower hospitalizations and mask mandates in Tennessee. Nearly every part of the state has seen hospitalizations grow this month, but the most dramatic growth is in hospitals that pull at least three-quarters of their patients from places without mask requirements. They […]
Metro Schools Testing Data Show Partial Picture Of Pandemic Learning Loss
The question of how badly kids are falling behind during the pandemic has been a lingering question for parents with students in Nashville schools. But given the district’s almost all virtual back to school plan, and technical problems during testing, learning loss hasn’t been easy to measure.
Longtime CHS Chief Stepping Down After Years Of Struggle To Turn Around Hospital Chain
Wayne Smith has led the hospital chain Community Health Systems for 23 years. It briefly ran even more hospitals than HCA. But in recent years, the company has been forced to sell off dozens of them.
Gov. Lee Loses Two State Commissioners In One Day
The heads of the state Department of Commerce and Insurance and the state Department of Human Services have stepped down from Gov. Lee’s administration. Lee’s office confirmed Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Hodgen Mainda’s decision on Tuesday afternoon.
For Some Nashville Students, Embracing Their Black Identity Means Going To An HBCU
Historically Black colleges haven’t been the most popular higher education option over the past decade: Since 2010, HBCUs have seen an 11% decrease in students nationwide. But this year, some say they’re seeing a boost in interest.
Tennessee Hospital Surge Has Yet To Trigger Overflow Sites
Hospitalizations of COVID-19 patients show no sign of slowing down in Tennessee, with a new high almost every day. But so far, the surge has not triggered the state’s plan to launch expanded sites for their care.
First Day Of Nashville’s Tax Referendum Trial Ends With Questions About What’s Best For Voters
On the first day of the “Nashville Taxpayer Protection Act” trial, the central question was if the petition is legal and can go before voters.
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