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Eviction filings in Nashville were 70% higher in December than before the pandemic. Here are some prevention tips.

More Nashville residents received eviction notices in December 2022 compared to the same month before the pandemic (2017, 2018 and 2019).

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School districts across Tennessee could decide whether employees can carry guns under new bill

In 2016, a state law allowed school districts in two Tennessee counties to choose whether teachers should carry concealed guns at school. Neither county armed employees. But a new bill would expand that option to school districts across the state.

Republicans are proposing their own exceptions to Tennessee’s abortion ban, but a defense attorney says they don’t go far enough

Republicans are attempting to amend the state’s strict abortion law. One bill would allow abortions to save the life of the pregnant person. The other would add some exceptions for rape and incest. But one lawyer believes the legislation doesn’t go far enough.

We invited a Nashville developer to answer resident concerns over Belle Meade Plaza on our daily show. Here’s what happened.

Residents of West Nashville asked pointed questions to a developer during an appearance Wednesday on WPLN’s daily show This is Nashville.

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Education

School districts across Tennessee could decide whether employees can carry guns under new bill

Nashville’s mayor proposes two new school buildings and a major renovation in capital spending plan

Nashville families can now apply to schools they aren’t zoned for. Here’s what to know.

Teens’ mental health took a dive during the pandemic. Here’s how Rutherford County Schools is trying to help.

Politics

Republicans are proposing their own exceptions to Tennessee’s abortion ban, but a defense attorney says they don’t go far enough

Democrats announce legislation to repeal Tennessee’s total abortion ban — with no Republican support

State panel recommends upgrades, new facility for troubled Wilder Youth Development Center

Criminalizing drag shows would target LGBTQ Tennesseans on and off the stage, advocates warn

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Tennessee hospitals continue to see high caseloads as the Omicron variant sweeps through the state.

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Tyre Nichols case puts spotlight on Tennessee’s policing priorities

Metro Nashville Police officers shoot and kill man in North Nashville

The city of Memphis releases videos of Tyre Nichols’ arrest and beating

Videos like the Tyre Nichols footage can be traumatic. An expert shares ways to cope.

Health Care

TennCare is trying to simplify annual income reviews for post-pandemic restart

Tennessee ACA enrollment spikes 27% as non-Medicaid expansion states lead record growth

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