Why does Nashville need Nashville General Hospital? Plus, the local news for March 31, 2025.
NashVillager Podcast: The importance of Nashville General
Vanderbilt University Medical Center will cut at least $250M as federal government slashes health spending
CEO Jeff Balser informed his staff about the reductions in a video last week. The transcript says the cuts are happening because of “actions being taken in D.C.” It doesn’t mention specific policies or any federal officials by name.
Tennessee doesn’t have enough school counselors. Here’s how that impacts students.
A shortage of qualified professionals means the average school counselor in Tennessee is juggling about 429 students — nearly double what’s recommended.
Tensions and emotions run high at Tennessee statehouse over gun measures
Democrats and Republicans in the Tennessee House faced off over a slew of gun bills heard this week.
NashVillager Podcast: Let’s go, Lady Vols
Why do we all love Pat Summitt? Plus, the local news for March 28, 2025.
Is planting trees ‘DEI’? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort
The Trump administration’s efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.
NashVillager Podcast: Two years since Covenant
What has changed and what hasn’t? Plus, the local news for March 27, 2025.
Tennessee advances a challenge to education rights for immigrant students, despite mounting opposition
A challenge to federal education rights is one step closer to passage, despite mounting pressure from protesters and faith leaders.
Victim services providers find $20M of relief in revised state budget
Gov. Bill Lee’s substitute budget includes a new line item: $20 million dollars for victim services.
Country Music Hall of Fame inducts June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown
The newest Country Music Hall of Fame inductees — June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown — represent wildly different approaches to country music.
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