Election day is nearly here! (That would be Thursday, Aug. 3.) So we’re bringing you a special Citizen Nashville episode all about voting.
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Tennessee educators sue the state over law banning certain teachings on race, gender and privilege
A group representing teachers from across Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against state officials over a ban on certain “prohibited concepts” in the classroom, saying the policy interferes with teachers’ ability to do their jobs and “deprives students of a quality education.”
Which vaccines when? Here’s how one Tennessee doctor recommends seniors and infants handle COVID, flu and RSV
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.
Another Tennessee-based ER staffing agency is in dire straits, raising concerns about the business model.
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.
Transgender patients sue after Tennessee Attorney General obtained their medical records
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.
In Nashville mayor’s race, there are wide gaps in campaign fundraising and spending
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.
TCAP: a deep dive into the history of the test that threatens to hold back so many Tennessee third graders
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.
Can Middle Tennessee’s only commuter train be more rider-friendly? Riders are weighing in on the WeGo Star.
Each day, about 400 people ride the WeGo Star commuter train — and that’s 40% of pre-pandemic numbers.
‘One dink at a time’: Pickleball’s rise is obvious, but it’s harder to notice Nashville’s lack of court space
When you walk by a tennis court in Nashville these days, chances are pickleball players have taken over.
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