The Cumberland River flows through Nashville for a winding 55 miles, and all those bends mean many residents spend a huge chunk of time living or working near the water. But it doesn’t always feel that way, as we found out in This Is Nashville ‘s river recreation episode.
8 spots to connect you to the Cumberland River
Not sure who to choose for Nashville’s vice mayor? Here’s what each candidate wants to do with the job.
Incumbent Jim Shulman is seeking another term, running against District 34 Council Member Angie Henderson, who says she wants to bring “a different perspective” to the office.
‘Discriminatory, hateful and ignorant’: Complaint filed against Metro employees who opposed gender-affirming care
Two people are now the subject of an ethics complaint. Activist Maryam Abolfazli filed the complaint alleging both board members’ arguments amount to discrimination.
Franklin Ethics Commission recommends censuring Alderman Gabrielle Hanson over Juneteenth controversy
The Franklin Ethics Commission unanimously determined that Alderman Gabrielle Hanson had violated two provisions of the city’s ethics code.
Firearms group escalates involuntary commitments idea in effort against Gov. Lee’s gun control proposal
The Tennessee Firearms Association is launching an initiative aiming to defeat Gov. Bill Lee’s proposed gun control measure. John Harris, the group’s executive director, says they’re calling the campaign “Red Flag Down.”
98% of MNPS third graders will advance to fourth. Now the district is seeking volunteers to tutor many of them.
More than 1,000 rising fourth grade students will require tutoring. And that doesn’t include many other students across different grade levels who may choose to seek extra help.
Report finds Nashville police more likely to use force against Black and Hispanic people; MNPD disputes data analysis
The report shows a sharp increase in use of force cases in 2019, and then again in 2022, spikes that reflect two major policy changes in how officers report use of force incidents.
What do you want to know about voting?
Election day is nearly here! (That would be Thursday, Aug. 3.) So we’re bringing you a special Citizen Nashville episode all about voting.
Tennessee educators sue the state over law banning certain teachings on race, gender and privilege
A group representing teachers from across Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against state officials over a ban on certain “prohibited concepts” in the classroom, saying the policy interferes with teachers’ ability to do their jobs and “deprives students of a quality education.”
Which vaccines when? Here’s how one Tennessee doctor recommends seniors and infants handle COVID, flu and RSV
On top of an annual flu vaccine and a new COVID booster, seniors and babies will now be eligible for one more immunization — against respiratory syncytial virus.
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