Listen Tennesseans paid their final respects to former state Sen. Douglas Henry Thursday, as the Democratic lawmaker was laid in state at the Capitol. It’s a rare honor that’s been afforded fewer than a dozen times in the building’s 150-year history. Scores of mourners were on hand as an honor guard opened the doors to […]
Tennesseans Honor Late Senator Douglas Henry At The State Capitol
FBI Reassures Nashville’s Jewish Community About Efforts To Track Down Bomb Threats
Listen Law enforcement agencies reassured community members Wednesday night that they are working hard to keep Jewish organizations secure and track down the origins of threats. Nashville’s Jewish Community Center hosted the discussion after it received three bomb threats since the beginning of January.
A Mother Tells Tennessee Lawmakers How Her Views On Abortion Changed When She Was Forced To Have One
Listen Tennessee lawmakers heard emotional testimony Wednesday on the subject of abortion — from a mother who says she had no choice but to end her pregnancy in the second trimester.
Fort Campbell Hopes For Funding Boost After Trump Calls For More Military Spending
Listen Fort Campbell would dearly love to see some of the $54 billion in defense funding that President Trump has proposed. The commanding general of 101st Airborne says that the Army post could use more soldiers, as well as long-awaited updates on buildings.
Hot Housing Market Ripples Beyond Nashville’s Core
Listen Nashville’s housing market continued its relatively steady march upward in February, with a nine percent increase in activity over last year. Some buyers and sellers are also noticing that the real estate frenzy has become more broad based.
Support For New Health Care Proposal Is Muted Among Some Tennessee GOP Congressmen
Listen Some in Tennessee’s congressional delegation are reserving full judgment about the new health care plan proposed by House Republicans.
Tennessee Lawmakers Put Transgender Bathroom Bill On Hold, Citing Evolving Debate
Listen A plan to make transgender students use the bathroom of their birth sex has been put on hold — possibly for good. The move comes amid a rapidly changing legal landscape for transgender people. The bill’s sponsor, state Rep. Mark Pody, cited that evolving debate over transgender rights as he withdrew his measure.
Heeding Protesters, Nashville May Accelerate Purchase Of Police Body Cameras
Listen Nashville’s council members are again taking a close look at Metro Police this week. This time, the council is considering whether to move faster on securing body cameras for officers.
Here’s The One Human Concern From Tennessee’s Bird Flu Outbreak
Listen Veterinarians in Tennessee are still trying to pinpoint the source of a bird flu outbreak — a process that could take weeks. The highly pathogenic avian influenza was found at a chicken plant in Lincoln County near the Alabama border. There is little risk to humans.
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