The first week of the 112th Tennessee General Assembly is on the books. Lawmakers debated and passed an agreement for TennCare’s block grant. But, what happens now? Also: an interview with Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn.
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Curious Nashville: How Nashville’s Oldest Black-Owned Bank Is Balancing Its Legacy With New Ambitions
A visit to a local bank can feel transactional. Deposit. Withdraw. Invest. One Nashville bank, however, has a storied history that’s cherished across North Nashville. One of our Curious Nashville readers contacted us after hearing that Citizens Savings Bank and Trust, “is the oldest, continuously running Black bank in the nation … I’d love to […]
Tennessee Lawmaker Wants Legislature To Cast No Confidence Vote On Education Chief
A Republican lawmaker wants the legislature to cast a vote of “no confidence” on Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn. Paris Rep. Bruce Griffey, who is partly known for sponsoring unsuccessful anti-immigration measures, is the sponsor of the resolution (HR3).
FBI Arrests 4 More Tennesseans In Storming Of U.S. Capitol; Protest At Tennessee Capitol Fails To Materialize
Federal agents have charged four more Tennesseans linked to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump.
The Tri-Star State: What To Expect In The Legislative Special Session On Education
The first week of the 112th Tennessee General Assembly is on the books. Lawmakers debated and passed an agreement for TennCare’s block grant. But, what happens now? Also: an interview with Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn.
Metro Nashville Public Schools To Remain Virtual After MLK Day
Nashville students won’t be returning to school buildings after Martin Luther King Day next week. The district began the spring semester with students in all grades attending classes online.
Watch Live: Biden Outlines COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
President-elect Joe Biden is outlining his COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan in Wilmington, Del. You can watch live here — at approximately 2:40 p.m. Friday afternoon.
Tennessee General Assembly To Become First State To Accept Medicaid Block Grant, Despite Unclear Future
The Tennessee General Assembly has approved the so-called Medicaid block grant. Lawmakers spent just two days rushing it through. The House passed the agreement on Friday morning, while the Senate did so on Thursday.
Legal Experts Question Why Police Never Sought A Search Warrant After Warning About Nashville Bomber
Police have repeatedly asserted that officers did not have enough evidence for a search warrant when the Christmas bomber’s girlfriend reported he was building explosives in 2019. But some legal experts say otherwise.
Nashville Changes COVID-19 Testing Hours For Winter, To Ensure Worker Safety
Starting next week, Nashville will change the hours of the COVID-19 community testing centers to 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the winter months.
Watch Live: President-Elect Biden Speaks On Vaccination And Economic Aid Plans
President-elect Biden is set to deliver remarks Thursday evening — in which he will “outline his vaccination and economic rescue legislative package.” You can watch the event here live at 6:15 p.m.
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