Anyone found guilty of first-degree murder must serve a minimum of 51 years in Tennessee — even if they were juveniles at the time. Now, justices are considering whether that mandatory minimum sentence violates adolescents’ constitutional rights.
Tennessee has the nation’s harshest sentence for juveniles convicted of murder. The state’s supreme court will decide if it’s constitutional.
Metro Nashville hires help for trash pickup while awaiting bankruptcy court
Metro Nashville has hired additional help to pick up trash due to the city’s ongoing struggles with its current waste contractor, Red River Waste Solutions.
A crackly recording from 1912 illustrates the importance of the Fisk Jubilee Quartet
One of the oldest recordings of the Fisk Jubilee Quartet recently resurfaced, underlining the group’s historic importance to the Black community.
Governor details new education funding formula, giving schools nearly $7K per student
The plan would give schools over $6,800 per pupil. But depending on a student’s individual needs, they could get more.
Behind the scenes: Dear listeners, it’s me, your This Is Nashville host, Khalil Ekulona
For our upcoming daily show, This Is Nashville, transparency is important. So, we want to take you behind the scenes as we build this show from the ground up. This is the sixth in a series of blog posts introducing our team and letting you in on the process.
Former House Speaker Beth Harwell to run for redrawn 5th Congressional District
Former Tennessee House Speaker Beth Harwell is running for Congress. She says she’ll run in the new 5th Congressional District, which includes much of her old legislative district in south Nashville.
Watch Live: Biden Speaks After Russia Invades Ukraine
President Biden is scheduled to address the American people at 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time (11:30 Central) on Thursday — after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine. Leaders across the world have condemned Russia’s actions, and Biden on Wednesday night promised new “consequences” over the invasion.
How you may be affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Energy prices, global markets, refugees: Here’s what to know.
When dangerous weather strikes, most states rely on ‘mesonet’ infrastructure for better forecasts and earlier warnings. But Tennessee doesn’t have one.
National weather experts recommend collecting a lot of localized, ground-level weather data in real time to save lives, but Tennessee leaves local forecasters partly flying blind in storms.
Tennesseans file suit over two redistricting maps drawn by state Republicans
Three Tennesseans have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Bill Lee over the redistricting process. In the complaint, filed Wednesday afternoon, the plaintiffs say the state House and Senate maps were drawn largely out of view of the public, and without input from elected Democrats.
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