Some Republican lawmakers in Tennessee want to prevent students from learning about LGBTQ issues or culture in schools. The idea isn’t a new one but seems to have a real chance this year.
A nationwide trend by conservative states to oust LGBTQ discussions from schools makes it to Tennessee
Nashville’s community oversight board could gain access to license plate reader data
Nashville’s police oversight board could have power to monitor use of license plate readers if a new bill passes the city council.
Vanderbilt students, city officials show support for Ukraine with protest and prayer
Nashville residents are gathering to show their support for the Ukraine this week, after Russia recently invaded the country to expand its power.
A return to (something like) normal for Nashville churches as Lent begins and the latest COVID surge recedes
Well-attended Fat Tuesday events spoke to the sense of normalcy heading into the current Lenten season compared to Lents of recent pandemic years.
As more women seek abortion pills, Tennessee lawmakers are cracking down on them
Tennessee’s legislature is joining a few other Republican-led states in advancing new restrictions on abortion pills, which have grown more common than surgical abortions. A bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on a party line vote Tuesday night would add criminal penalties.
Tennessee housing advocates say healthy food access should be a part of affordable housing developments
Last year, a Tennessee nonprofit opened a redeveloped, nearly 150-unit apartment complex in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis. But this housing remediation project went beyond the physical structures. It also prioritized healthy food — both access to and education about.
More states are trying to keep guns away from people who might do harm, but the push in Tennessee faces an uphill battle
If passed, Tennessee’s Extreme Risk Protection Order, or Red Flag, law would allow a family member or law enforcement to petition the court to separate someone from their guns who is at extreme risk of harming themselves, or others.
Watch Live: President Biden delivers the State of the Union, Iowa Governor gives the GOP Response
President Biden delivers the State of the Union at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday night at 9 p.m. Eastern Time (8 p.m. Central). Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds gives the GOP response after the address. Watch live here or listen on 90.3 WPLN News.
Dentists could get higher pay from Medicaid as part of Tennessee’s proposed expansion
Dentists are generally supportive of Gov. Bill Lee’s proposal to expand dental coverage to everyone on TennCare. But they’re reserving their full-throated support until the details are worked out.
Nashville police want residents to turn over unwanted guns
The Metro Nashville Police Department is asking anyone with a gun they don’t want to give it up — no questions asked.
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