Mayor John Cooper and other transportation officials are trying to clarify how their ambitious Imagine East Bank plan could benefit more than just the east side of the city.
Nashville’s mayor tries to clarify how the East Bank redevelopment plan could benefit other neighborhoods
Nearly two years after promising grassroots violence reduction, the mayor’s office is touting a program to fund Nashville community groups
Mayor John Cooper’s office is touting a program that funds community groups working on crime prevention, job training, childcare and more. It stems from Cooper’s promise nearly two years ago to support grassroots violence reduction efforts, following the murder of George Floyd.
Do my student loans qualify for forgiveness? Economist, attorney explain Biden’s plan and potential impact on borrowers
The recently announced federal student loan forgiveness plan has Tennessee borrowers wondering what it means for them.
Riverchase redevelopment is delayed again, as a Metro councilmember holds out for more community input
All residents have moved out of the Riverchase Apartments, which sit to the east of I-24 near downtown.
TVA plans to run its largest nuclear plant for 30 more years
The Tennessee Valley Authority is planning to extend the lifespan of its largest nuclear plant by two decades – again.
Tennessee colleges are struggling to graduate Black males. Here’s how one university is making strides.
A group of mostly Black males gathers for a photo in the multicultural affairs office at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville. Some of them are new to college, and others are in their final years of completing a degree.
Nashville’s 6th-hottest summer had drought, thunder and lots of 90+ temps
Nashville recorded its second-hottest July on record. Only four days dipped below 90 degrees.
The TBI won’t be backing off cannabis even as some prosecutors ignore state law
Tennessee’s main crime lab is still very much treating marijuana like a dangerous drug. And state law enforcement has no plans to back off even as some prosecutors look the other way.
How Middle Tennessee colleges should be preparing for potential monkeypox outbreaks
Though monkeypox is rare and not as contagious as the coronavirus, there’s still opportunities for it to spread on a college campus through sharing a dorm room, hookups and even contact sports.
It’s another wet day in Middle Tennessee, and forecasters warn of possible flooding
After a rainy start to Labor Day weekend, forecasters are issuing a flood watch due to the likelihood of more thunderstorms and heavy rain.
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