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Which vaccines when? Here’s how one Tennessee doctor recommends seniors and infants handle COVID, flu and RSV

Which vaccines when? Here’s how one Tennessee doctor recommends seniors and infants handle COVID, flu and RSV

By Catherine Sweeney

July 26, 2023

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.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: coronavirus vaccine, Flu, RSV

Another Tennessee-based ER staffing agency is in dire straits, raising concerns about the business model.

By Catherine Sweeney

July 25, 2023

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Brentwood-based American Physician Partners told Bloomberg it will shut its doors at the end of July. It’s the second Tennessee company of its kind to announce major financial distress this year.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: American Physician Partners, Envision, Health Care, private equity, surprise medical bills

Transgender patients sue after Tennessee Attorney General obtained their medical records

By Marianna Bacallao

July 25, 2023

Vanderbilt children's

Transgender patients are suing Vanderbilt University Medical Center after the hospital turned over complete copies of their medical records to Tennessee’s Attorney General. The files were requested as part of the AG’s on-going investigation into the medical center’s gender-affirming care services.

Filed Under: Health Care, Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: anti-lgbt legislaton, Jonathan Skrmetti, lgbt, lgbtq, Tennessee Attorney General, transgender, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, VUMC

In Nashville mayor’s race, there are wide gaps in campaign fundraising and spending

By Cynthia Abrams

July 24, 2023

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Nashville is in the throes of early voting, and, with 11 candidates running for mayor, it’s still anyone’s race. But, some candidates may have more gas left in the tank than others — at least as far as finances go.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: campaign finance, campaign finance reports, campaign fundraising, campaign money, Elections, finance reports, fundraising totals, loans, mayoral candidates, Mayoral Race 2023, Nashville mayor, Nashville mayoral race

TCAP: a deep dive into the history of the test that threatens to hold back so many Tennessee third graders

By Alexis Marshall

July 24, 2023

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As Tennessee families prepare to send their kids back to school, some are bracing for their second first day of third grade. To better understand Tennessee’s high stakes test, it’s important to know the history.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Gov. Bill Lee, TCAP, third grade retention

Can Middle Tennessee’s only commuter train be more rider-friendly? Riders are weighing in on the WeGo Star.

By Blaise Gainey

July 24, 2023

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Each day, about 400 people ride the WeGo Star commuter train — and that’s 40% of pre-pandemic numbers.

Filed Under: Metro, WPLN News Tagged With: Donelson, rail, transportation, WeGo

‘One dink at a time’: Pickleball’s rise is obvious, but it’s harder to notice Nashville’s lack of court space

By Anjelica Rubin

July 21, 2023

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When you walk by a tennis court in Nashville these days, chances are pickleball players have taken over.  

Filed Under: Metro, Sports, WPLN News Tagged With: pickleball, Sports

Confused about Metro zoning laws? Here’s WPLN’s concise guide to get you started.

By Elizabeth Burton

July 21, 2023

construction tractor Germantown

You and your neighbors might be wondering what’s even allowed to be built on your corner. The answer lies within Nashville’s zoning policies.

Filed Under: Citizen Nashville, WPLN News Tagged With: city planning, Housing, neighbor 2 neighbor, zoning

Out, About: Where to watch the Women’s World Cup

By Rachel Iacovone

July 21, 2023

It’s World Cup season, baby! … Again. This time, it’s the women’s teams from 32 countries facing off in Australia and New Zealand.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, NashVillager, Out About, Sports Tagged With: food, Soccer, Vegan, World Cup

‘We can’t ignore this.’ How a Bellevue development reflects climate and flood issues amid Nashville’s growth

By Caroline Eggers

July 21, 2023

Building homes — while balancing the affordability plight, historic racism in zoning, local physical features and the climate crisis — is complicated.

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: bellevue, climate change, development, flood, zoning

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