A law that would severely limit school mask mandates has been blocked. That means, for at least Monday, students in districts that have required masks will come to school with their faces still covered.
A federal judge has ordered that school mask mandates can stay — for now
Gov. Lee signs COVID bill, despite potential conflicts with federal law
Gov. Bill Lee has signed a new law that makes several changes to mask and vaccination policies across the state. It goes into effect this weekend, but there are already concerns about how the new state law intersects with federal requirements.
Tennessee attorney general declares legal victory for state’s 48-hour waiting period for abortions
Tennessee’s 48-hour waiting period for abortions will stand after a deadline lapsed for the Supreme Court to take up the case.
Nashville’s memorial garden honoring more than 200 deceased children will finally be redesigned
The little-known Children’s Memory Garden is getting $1.7 million from the Centennial Park Conservancy to make the memorial more accessible.
The NAACP wants a federal investigation into a local prison they say is unsafe and poorly managed
Nashville’s chapter of the NAACP is urging the state to shut down a private prison that has been sanctioned in the past for staffing shortages and unsafe conditions.
As white nationalists gather again near Nashville, they say racial justice efforts are helping, not hurting their cause
A white nationalist group has hosted a conference at Tennessee’s Montgomery Bell State Park for nearly a decade. As they gather again this weekend, they say they’re gaining momentum.
To combat rising overdoses, a prevention specialist must first overcome the stigma of addiction
As overdoses rise, prevention specialist Monti Herring, who was once unhoused and misusing substances himself, hopes Tennessee businesses will be open to his trainings.
The debate continues over COVID-19 money to clean up homeless encampments in Nashville parks
Metro is considering funding to monitor homeless encampments with security cameras.
Gov. Bill Lee plans to sign new COVID-19 restrictions into law before end of week
Gov. Bill Lee has pointed out that portions of a soon-to-be law will need to be fixed next session. He says he will sign new pandemic restrictions into law before the end of the week. They’ll set new limits on how schools, music venues and businesses can respond to COVID-19.
It’s been a slow start to childhood COVID vaccination outside Nashville
Some county health departments didn’t receive their first doses until midweek. Others are still waiting.
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