Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped in Nashville Saturday night to give a keynote speech at the 44th Annual Statesman’s Dinner. The Republican fundraiser has boasted big names in the party in the past, but for DeSantis, this worked as a chance to give state lawmakers his presidential campaign speech.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlights his presidential agenda during speech at annual Tennessee Republican dinner
Environment — mayoral candidates respond to a WPLN listener’s question
Early balloting opens July 14, as Nashville voters head to the polls to elect the city’s next mayor. Choices are far from limited — with a field that rounds out to 12 candidates. WPLN News solicited questions from our audience on the issues they are most concerned about. We’ve selected five that we presented to […]
Nashville streetlights are getting a makeover, and that’s (possibly) good news for stargazers
Nashville is never truly dark. When the sun sets, an artificial glow rises, blocking out most of the celestial wonders above and disrupting the lives of organisms below.
Out, About: Let’s get in formation
Beyoncé will be with us shortly. The Queen Bey herself will be performing at Nissan Stadium tomorrow night — and there are, shockingly, some tickets left, starting at $128 (before all those lovely Ticketmaster fees).
Wilson County discussed informing parents about students’ gender identity. A school counseling expert says that would have dangerous consequences.
The suggestion by a school board member caused major concerns among some parents and district officials regarding the wellbeing of transgender students, as well as how the policy would be implemented.
City-state relations — mayoral candidates respond to a WPLN listener’s question
WPLN News solicited questions from our audience on the issues they are most concerned about. We’ve selected five that we presented to all candidates — on the topics of gun violence, affordable housing, public transportation, the environment and relations with the Tennessee General Assembly.
DCS gets approval to add more beds for kids in state custody, but not without being told to think bigger in the future
The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services got approval to add 72 more beds for housing juvenile inmates. And they plan to ask for 500 more next session. But some lawmakers think they will need even more.
Nearly a century ago, the Morris Memorial Building was part of a thriving Black business district. Now there’s a new push to preserve it.
Located on Rep. John Lewis Way, the last remnant of a once-thriving Black business district has sat empty for years. Now, there’s a campaign to get the city to buy Morris Memorial and convert it into a museum dedicated to the local Civil Rights Movement.
Passenger rail in Nashville could generate nearly $20B, so Democrats are urging Gov. Lee to act
Tennessee House Democrats want Gov. Bill Lee to focus on bringing passenger rail to the state. A government advisory commission study shows intercity passenger rail could improve mobility and grow the state’s economy. The ball is now in the governor’s court.
A decade after Uber and Lyft disrupted Nashville’s ride ecosystem, what’s it like to catch a ride?
Midnight on the sidewalk outside the Ryman Auditorium is a bustling scene after a recent Marty Stuart show. Most of the locals I speak with have chosen not to drive for the evening — either to avoid parking, or to get home safely after drinking. And most prefer booking a ride with an app like […]
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