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Williamson County Schools calls on parents to join its ‘team approach’ to school safety

Williamson County Schools calls on parents to join its ‘team approach’ to school safety

By Alexis Marshall

August 2, 2023

Williamson County Schools is releasing a series of videos encouraging parents to have “the talk” with their children. But not about the birds and the bees. Instead, the district is asking parents to get more involved with school safety. 

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: school safety, Williamson County Schools

Vegan diets cause far less climate pollution, study shows. Here’s what to know in Tennessee.

By Caroline Eggers

August 1, 2023

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Eating plants is far better for the planet than eating animal products, and a new study shows just how much.  

Filed Under: Environment, WPLN News Tagged With: agriculture, animal agriculture, climate change, meat, Vegan

Few union jobs left for Tennessee truck drivers as Nashville-based Yellow Freight shuts down operations

By Marianna Bacallao

July 31, 2023

Tracy Cullen drove for Yellow Freight for nearly 40 years, well before it moved its operations to Nashville. In the past few weeks, he’s seen the company lose customers.

Filed Under: Business, WPLN News Tagged With: Labor unions, Teamsters, Trucking, union

Maury County school board rejects Hillsdale-affiliated charter application for the second time. Now it could appeal to the state.

By Alexis Marshall

July 31, 2023

Maury County’s school board has voted down a controversial charter school for the second time. Late last week the board narrowly rejected an amended application from American Classical Academy, associated with the conservative, Christian Hillsdale College.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: American Classical Academy, American Classical Education, Hillsdale College, Maury County Public Schools, Tennessee Public Charter School Commission

‘Publishing and standing up for yourself’: How Ann Patchett mentored Nashville debut author Lindsay Lynch

By Cynthia Abrams

July 31, 2023

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Ann Patchett isn’t just an award-winning author — she’s also the owner of Parnassus Books. There, she has mentored booksellers who double as emerging writers, like Lindsay Lynch.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Ann Patchett, Author, book buyer, book tour, books, booksellers, Do Tell, Hollywood, interview, Lindsay Lynch, Michigan, Nashville authors, National Humanities Medal, Novel, Novelist, pandemic, Parnassus, Parnassus Books, Tom Lake

8 spots to connect you to the Cumberland River

By Tony Gonzalez

July 28, 2023

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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.

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: Cumberland River, Metro Parks, old hickory, Recreation

Not sure who to choose for Nashville’s vice mayor? Here’s what each candidate wants to do with the job.

By Char Daston

July 28, 2023

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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.

Filed Under: Citizen Nashville, WPLN News Tagged With: 2023 election, Mayoral Race 2023, Nashville Metro Council, Politics

‘Discriminatory, hateful and ignorant’: Complaint filed against Metro employees who opposed gender-affirming care

By Marianna Bacallao

July 27, 2023

Two people are now the subject of an ethics complaint. Activist Maryam Abolfazli filed the complaint alleging both board members’ arguments amount to discrimination.

Filed Under: Metro, Politics, Race & Equity, WPLN News

Franklin Ethics Commission recommends censuring Alderman Gabrielle Hanson over Juneteenth controversy

By Rose Gilbert

July 27, 2023

The Franklin Ethics Commission unanimously determined that Alderman Gabrielle Hanson had violated two provisions of the city’s ethics code.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: BNA, Franklin, Juneteenth

Firearms group escalates involuntary commitments idea in effort against Gov. Lee’s gun control proposal

By Blaise Gainey

July 27, 2023

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.”

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Bill Lee, firearms, gun control, John Harris, red flag law, Tennessee Firearms Association

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