WPLN News, in partnership with APM Reports, reviewed thousands of pages of public records and a decade’s worth of disciplinary data from the Metro Nashville Police Department. Reporters also interviewed more than 20 current and former MNPD employees, both sworn and civilian. Here are key takeaways from the investigation.
Federal Climate Bill Would Clean Tennessee’s Air
One climate provision in particular would radically change the energy grid in the next 10 years: the Clean Electricity Performance Program.
Lawsuit Alleges Catholic Diocese Of Nashville Missed Signs Of Sexual Abuse At Murfreesboro Church
The suit claims that concerns about sexual misconduct were raised to the bishop of the diocese, the pastor of St. Rose and other officials for years, but no meaningful action was taken.
Ford Says Its New Tennessee Operation Will Be World’s First Carbon-Neutral Auto Plant
The company’s $11 billion push into electric vehicles reflects what clean energy advocates have been saying for years — that EVs can create jobs — but the decision to stop producing products that require fossil fuels was likely not a sudden change of heart for the company.
Impact Study Finds Nashville Health Care Sector Keeps Growing But Lags In Biotech
The most recent economic impact study values Nashville’s health care sector at nearly $67 billion — a growth of 72% since the last study five years ago. But as the industry keeps expanding locally, it’s still being outpaced by many peer cities.
Should Parents Be Able To Opt Out Of School Mask Mandates? Tennessee’s Fight Continues In The Courts
Tennessee’s attorney general says he’s appealing two federal court decisions that blocked Governor Bill Lee’s executive order, which allows parents to opt out of school mask mandates.
When School Nurses Are Spread Thin, The Whole School Feels It Too
With most students back in the classroom and the Delta variant looming large, school nurses have seen their workload balloon.
Tennessee Streams Will Play Important Role In Flood Recovery
In Tennessee, one battle against flooding could take place in the little waterways branching through the state’s rural communities. Floodplain and stream restoration have long been considered among the most important efforts to reduce flood impacts. But with limited regulation and oversight, these areas are often unprotected.
Tennessee Says Camps Made Up Education Losses From Pandemic, Especially For Disadvantaged Students
New test results indicate that Tennessee public school students saw improvements in math and reading through the state’s summer learning program, state officials say.
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