A pair of Republican lawmakers will be making another go at legalizing medical marijuana in Tennessee. Sen. Steve Dickerson, a Nashville doctor, and Rep. Jeremy Faison of East Tennessee say they’ll unveil details of the plan next week.
Republican-Led Medical Marijuana Bill Returning To Tennessee Legislature
Vanderbilt Poll: Tennessee Voters Are Feeling Upbeat About Trump’s Victory
Listen Tennesseans are feeling a bit better about the future, and pollsters at Vanderbilt University believe it’s because of Donald Trump’s election. Their latest survey finds Tennesseans’ attitudes about the direction of the state and the country have improved substantially since last spring. In its first poll since the election, Vanderbilt’s Center for the Study […]
Survivor Whose Gatlinburg Fire Escape Went Viral Has New Images To Share
Listen By now, his wildfire escape has been viewed by millions. And Michael Luciano, of Gatlinburg, is very aware he’s developed a following for his ongoing Facebook video dispatches.
Neighbors: The Ordinary Radicals
In 1969, Leroy and Gloria Griffith got married in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It would have been an ordinary event, except that they are believed to be the first interracial couple to legally wed in the county. We hear the story of why they opened up their wedding to the public, despite racial tension in the community.
Now Gatlinburg Waits To See If Tourists Return After Fire
Listen Officials in Gatlinburg have been begging visitors to return. Now they’ll see if that happens. The city’s downtown reopens Friday, 10 days after the wildfire that stunned the region. The fire destroyed 1,800 structures and killed 14 people. Many worry it will hinder the biggest economic driver in the area: tourism.
In Deadly Gatlinburg Wildfire, Two Juveniles Arrested On Arson Charges
Two juveniles were charged with aggravated arson Wednesday in connection with fatal wildfires in East Tennessee. Authorities announced the break in their case at an afternoon news conference and said additional charges could follow.
Tennessee Election Watchdogs Drop Fines Against Stand For Children Campaign
Listen Charter school advocates and former Metro school board candidates will not be fined after being accused of illegal coordination. The Registry of Election Finance decided to dismiss the case involving Stand For Children.
Nashville Home Sales Surge Thanks To Fears Interest Rate Hikes Are Around The Corner
Listen November home sales in the Nashville area made their largest leap all year, jumping by 24 percent compared to the same month in 2015. And realtors have a theory as to why: The outcome of the presidential election.
Metro Council Chooses Gentle Approach On Museum, Bus Seatbelts, Police Traffic Stops
After political infighting, a compromise has been reached on the redevelopment of Nashville’s old convention center — and how the National African-American Music Museum will be part of the project.
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