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TennCare is covering diapers for babies until age 2. Here’s where to find them.

TennCare is covering diapers for babies until age 2. Here’s where to find them.

By Catherine Sweeney

August 22, 2024

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About 9,000 Tennessee families signed up this month for a program covering 100 diapers per month — with no co-pay or prescription.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: child welfare, maternal health, newborns, TennCare

Shelby Lynne finally feels safe in the spotlight

By jewly hight

August 22, 2024

In 2001, the Grammys crowned Shelby Lynne “Best New Artist.” Now, more than 20 years later, she has been beckoned back to the spotlight by those who understand what it’s like.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Grammy, Grammys, Karen Fairchild, Little Big Town, Shelby Lynne

NashVillager Podcast: Separation of church and Tennessee

By Nina Cardona

August 22, 2024

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How separate are church and state in our state? Plus the local news for August 22, 2024.

Filed Under: History, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: Christianity, religion

With a lot at stake for Nashville’s East Bank redevelopment, oversight will come from a new Authority

By Cynthia Abrams

August 21, 2024

The board that will oversee Nashville’s East Bank has officially been created. Nashville’s Metro Council voted to approve the East Bank Development Authority on Tuesday.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: 113th Tennessee General Assembly, East Bank, East Bank Development, state legislature, Tennessee Legislature

NashVillager Podcast: Changing up the courts

By Nina Cardona

August 21, 2024

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What reforms could help those interacting with Tennessee’s court system? Plus the local news for August 21, 2024.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: court system, criminal justice

Freestanding ERs are becoming more common. Middle Tennessee could soon have four more.

By Catherine Sweeney

August 21, 2024

Back in 2001, freestanding facilities made up about 1% of all emergency departments across the U.S. As of last year, that number was closer to 11%. 

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: emergency rooms, ERs, HCA TriStar, hospital, hospitals, rural health, rural hospitals

US Justice Department investigating ‘endemic’ violence at Tennessee for-profit prison

By Marianna Bacallao

August 20, 2024

Trousdale Turner Correctional Center

Trousdale Turner Correctional Center has the highest homicide rate of any prison in the country and is one of the most understaffed, according to data compiled by the DOJ.

Filed Under: Criminal Justice Tagged With: civil rights, CoreCivic, Department of Justice, prison, private prisons, Tennessee Department of Correction, Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility

NashVillager Podcast: Finding a respite from Nashville’s heat

By Nina Cardona

August 20, 2024

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How do Nashvillians without homes decide where to get out of the heat? Plus the local news for August 20, 2024.

Filed Under: NashVillager Podcast, WPLN News Tagged With: homelessness, Nashville Public Library

Nashville’s transit referendum is bound by the county line. Can it still make a regional difference?

By Cynthia Abrams

August 20, 2024

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As Nashville pursues dedicated transit funding via referendum, some leaders in neighboring counties envision wider benefits

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: clarksville, Greater Nashville Regional Council, Nashville transit referendum, Regional Transportation Authority, WeGo Star, Wilson County

The Tennessee driver’s license is getting a redesign

By Marianna Bacallao

August 19, 2024

Starting now, Tennesseans applying for an ID will be issued a new card with a new design.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: drivers license, Jeff Long

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