Hundreds of young people in Rutherford County will receive money in a settlement after the juvenile justice system there illegally arrested and jailed them. A federal judge has approved a final settlement of approximately $6 million.
Rutherford County will pay out $6M for illegally arresting and detaining hundreds of children
Here’s how to recycle in Nashville without curbside pickup
Curbside recycling is on hold in Nashville until further notice. But residents are being asked not to simply throw away their cardboard and aluminum cans since that will just make more trash.
Tennessee education leader outlines next steps to overhaul K-12 funding formula
Tennessee is planning to switch its current public education funding formula to a more widely used per-pupil plan, a model currently used in 39 states.
Biden announces free COVID tests, aid for hospitals to deal with omicron
The U.S. government will buy a half-billion at-home COVID test kits and mail them to people who want them, with deliveries beginning in January.
Nashville’s police oversight board votes to oppose license plate readers
The civilian-run board that supervises Nashville’s police department says it does not want the city to expand its use of license plate readers.
To tackle Nashville’s affordable housing problem, city names its first director and earmarks more federal funds
Nashville is funneling more money into affordable housing and hiring someone to direct affordable housing across city government.
Nashville temporarily halts curbside recycling due to staffing shortage
Nashville is halting its curbside recycling program immediately to prioritize trash pickup, which has been backed up for weeks.
Struggling to afford gifts this holiday season? Pick some up for free at Plaza Mariachi
A nonprofit that supports the local Latino community is doling out presents to those in need at their annual toy giveaway Tuesday afternoon.
The flood closed this Waverly grocery store. Now, residents rejoice at its reopening
Waverly Cash Saver is just one of dozens of bushiness impacted by the August flood. It was also one of the hardest-hit.
Three North Nashville councilmembers ask for $70M in covid relief for minority-owned businesses
After input from North Nashville residents, councilmembers are asking the city’s COVID-19 financial oversight committee to funnel $70 million toward minority businesses.
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