The new Central Administration Building near the Cumberland River generates more energy than it can use on a daily basis, through energy efficiency and renewable energy generation on-site.
With rooftop solar panels, Metro Nashville’s latest building makes more energy than it consumes
Tennessee’s Senate releases redistricting proposals, but hasn’t put out its own
Lawmakers previewed congressional and state Senate maps proposed by the public Tuesday morning, one of the steps they’ve decided to take before presenting their own maps in January. Nine plans were shown, but the hourlong presentation may not be that meaningful.
Federal assistance approved for Tennessee after tornadoes, but Gov. Lee wants more relief
President Biden has declared the storms that swept through the Midsouth to be an emergency, but Gov. Bill Lee wants them labeled a “major disaster.” Here’s what that would mean.
Why Meharry decided to put COVID stimulus money into students’ pockets
Just before students at Meharry Medical College went home for Thanksgiving, Dr. James Hildreth, the school’s president, emailed them a video message that he acknowledged seemed hard to believe. Or, at least, they would have to give it a second listen.
After the latest Nashville police shooting, one family wants changes to officer training
The ninth shooting by local police this year raises questions about how officers are trained to interact with the rising number of Tennesseans who have guns.
New historical marker honors one of Nashville’s first female doctors
The Metro Historical Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve a new marker in honor of Dr. Josie Wells. It will be placed outside Nashville General Hospital.
Mayfield candle factory workers transported to Vanderbilt trauma center for chemical burns
At least 28 Kentucky storm survivors were transferred to Vanderbilt University Medical Center over the weekend to be treated for serious injuries. Many were from the candle factory that collapsed in Mayfield.
Here’s how to help Tennesseans impacted by the tornadoes
At least a half-dozen tornadoes touched down in Tennessee over the weekend, causing intense damage and claiming at least four lives in West Tennessee. As recovery efforts continue across the state, here’s how you can help Tennesseans in need.
Nashville is one vote away from ending vehicle emissions tests early next year
In 2018, Tennessee passed a law to eliminate vehicle emission testing. Six counties initially kept their mandates, but now Davidson County is the last to consider ending the long-standing annual requirement.
WPLN News announces two new editors
WPLN News has hired LaTonya Turner as the newsroom’s Morning News Editor and Julia Ritchey as Afternoon News Editor. Their first day at the station will be Dec. 13.
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