This weekend, Cheekwood will reopen a garden with its roots in East Nashville. Wildings was the private garden of Cora Howe, but it was enjoyed by thousands every year for nearly four decades.
Cheekwood Garden Has Roots in East Nashville
General Assembly To State Schools: You Can’t Make Student Groups Take ‘All Comers’
Earlier this spring, student groups at Vanderbilt University fought back against a requirement that they accept “all comers.” The rule upset some Tennessee lawmakers, too, and they can vote on Thursday for a bill to essentially express their disapproval. But one is asking for an opinion on whether the bill passes legal muster.ristian groups said if they couldn’t require potential leaders to be Christian, they’d leave the campus.
Nashville Bachelors Allege ABC Discriminates
Two young men from Nashville have filed a lawsuit against ABC, accusing the television network of racial discrimination. Both plaintiffs were turned down to be “The Bachelor.”
Parents Get Chance to Veto School Club Membership for Their Children
Parents could stop their kids from joining extracurricular groups in public schools under a bill that passed today in the state Senate. As The proposed law would give parents veto power in advance.
Bill to Allow Religious Expressions at School One Vote Away from Becoming Law
The Tennessee Senate approved a bill today to allow students to cite their religious beliefs in doing schoolwork and to allow prayer groups to be formed as easily as a chess club.
State Trooper Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges
A state trooper from north of Cookeville was arrested today for having sex with an underage girl while he was off duty. State officials say they’re reacting strongly, in part out of concern for the reputation of the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
Summitt Era Ends at UT
Today marks the end of a 38-year career for Pat Summitt. Early onset dementia has now sidelined the head coach of the Lady Vols after nearly 1,100 career wins – the most of any NCAA basketball coach.
Jump in GED Cost Worries State Officials
The price for taking the GED-the high school equivalency exam-is about to double. State officials are worried that many who need to take the test won’t be able to afford it.
Senate to Vote on Bill Targeting Roll-Your-Own Tobacco
A state Senate committee has approved a proposal to raise taxes on cigarettes from “roll-your-own” tobacco shops. Right now raw tobacco is taxed less than cigarettes, and shop owners worry such a measure could put them out of business.
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