Hate crimes are on the rise in Tennessee, according to a new report from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
Ethnic Hate Crimes Triple In Tennessee, But That’s About All We Know
From Small Town North Carolina to… North Korea? Hearing The World On Shortwave Radio
Long before I became WPLN’s morning host, my fascination with the airwaves began with a shortwave radio I saw in a Sears catalogue.
No Plans To Replicate Ryman Lofts, Nashville’s Subsidized Housing For Artists
There’s a constant wait list for the building’s 60 units, and residents say they love the community and price. It’s likely to be the only housing for low-income artists in the city for awhile.
After Lobbying Against It, Haslam Signs Bill Delaying Common Core Test
Governor Bill Haslam has signed a into law a bill that will delay testing associated with Common Core. His signature comes after lobbying hard against the legislation.
Nashville Health Official Says The Amp Can Make The City A Healthier Place
People who use public transit are less likely to be sedentary or obese than those who don’t. One study found that transit users take, on average, 30 percent more steps a day.
Another Nashville Charter School – Drexel Prep – To Close
Drexel Academy has been under heightened scrutiny from the Metro Schools central office since late last year for poor student achievement scores. Declining enrollment has also made the north Nashville school’s financial position unsustainable, according to a release from the district.
Here’s What Downtown Nashville’s ‘West Riverfront Park’ Will Look Like
Mayor Dean’s office released artist rendering’s of the future downtown park, including LEED certification-designed amphitheater, garden paths, and “K9 Playground”.
Ed Talk: Kevin Huffman Says Adults (That Means Teachers) Have To Work Harder
Tennessee’s Education Commissioner gave a talk at TedxNashville earlier this year on the topic of teachers. Kevin Huffman’s 20-minute speech could be boiled down to this one controversial line: to improve education “kids have to work harder, and adults have to work harder too.”
Congressman Cooper To Governor Haslam: It’s Past Time For Medicaid Expansion In Tennessee
For more than a year, Governor Haslam has been talking to Washington about what a Tennessee Medicaid expansion would look like. Haslam has released few details about those discussions, and Nashville congressman Jim Cooper says it’s time for action.
Two Ways TN Legislators Running For Congress Explain Common Core: Denial Or Regret
Common Core has become political kryptonite in GOP primary campaigns for Congress. And two Tennessee legislators running for higher office helped vote in the new educational standards, but they have very different ways of defending it.
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