Listen Reading isn’t usually a competitive sport. But for braille readers, it can be. In fact, a senior from the Tennessee School for the Blind was crowned the state champ last week. The friendly contest is part of a struggle to keep the written language relevant.
Meet Tennessee’s Blind Reading Champ, Helping Keep Braille Alive
Pro-Trump Rally In Nashville Draws Hundreds, Including Noisy Anti-Trump Protestors
Listen The gathering was not quite as big as organizers would have liked, but a hearty crowd — wearing “Make America Great Again” hats and robed in red, white and blue — showed their support for President Trump outside the Tennessee capitol Saturday. The event coincided with similar rallies in cities across the country, including […]
Capitol Hill Conversation: Why This Year’s Abortion Debate Has Been ‘Surreal’
Listen A proposal to ban abortions after the detection of a heartbeat has been on the agenda of Tennessee lawmakers. It’s a divisive issue. But the main opponent might not be who you expect — Tennessee Right to Life.
How Time In A Tiny Cabin Near Nashville Revived Leonard Cohen’s Songwriting Career
When musician and poet Leonard Cohen died last year, there was little mention made of the time he spent in Tennessee. But the songwriter lived for…
How President Bush Came To Paint A Fort Campbell Soldier’s Portrait
Listen A retired sergeant major from Fort Campbell is among the wounded veterans painted by President George W. Bush in a new book released this week, called Portraits of Courage.
Nashville Chases Ambitious Youth Hiring Goal, And Hopes New Online Job Portal Will Help
Listen Mayor Megan Barry rolls out the next step in her youth employment project on Friday. She’ll unveil the “Opportunity NOW” job portal at Pearl Cohn High School, creating a way for more teens to connect to jobs and paid internships.
Tennessee Attorney General Questions Constitutionality Of Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Bill
In one of several signs of trouble for the idea, Tennessee’s attorney general says a proposed ban on abortions once a heartbeat can be detected is “constitutionally suspect.” The proposal was debated this week in the state legislature. From the Office of the Attorney General, sent to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brian Kelsey: Senate Bill […]
Police Bodycam Meeting Raises Tough Questions For Nashville To Sort Through
Listen After last month’s fatal police shooting, there’s been a groundswell of demand to equip Nashville police with body cameras. But the implementation is tricky. How is the footage stored, and for how long? When do officers turn them on? And what type of privacy is expected by those on either side of the camera? […]
Criticism Tails The Tennessee Company That Fired Immigrants Participating In Boycott
Listen A painting company in Nolensville is still fielding criticism after firing 18 Latino employees who skipped work last month as part of a nationwide boycott — the Day Without Immigrants.
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