State lawmakers are coming back to Nashville for another special legislative session this week. WPLN political reporter Blaise Gainey spoke with afternoon host Marianna Bacallao about what to expect now that the topic is COVID.
What to expect from Tennessee’s special session on COVID-19
Former Nashville police captain could face new penalty for viral argument in his backyard
Nashville’s civilian-run police oversight agency says the Metro Nashville Police Department should have punished a now-former captain more harshly after he yelled at a nanny and three children in his backyard last year.
To build new sidewalks in Nashville, it’s a balance of safety, equity and climate concerns
Nashville is requesting public feedback on its new WalknBike plan, which prioritizes how sidewalks and bike lanes are built across the city.
Tennesseans fired for not getting vaccinated can receive unemployment, though some are left in limbo
Tennessee Republicans fighting against COVID vaccine mandates are trying to make sure all workers who are fired can receive unemployment. The push may resume in the legislature’s special session this week — though for the most part, the fight is symbolic.
Tennessee state senator federally indicted on campaign finance charges
A Tennessee state senator has been federally indicted on campaign finance charges. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, faces a five-count indictment related to his unsuccessful 2016 campaign for U.S. Congress.
Record investment in Metro Parks proposed in Nashville’s latest capital spending plan
Funding is up this year in Nashville’s latest blueprint for tackling city infrastructure projects.
Affordable artist housing celebrates new community building in North Nashville
The new center is located at the heart of the 26th and Clarksville Pike apartment complex. Hundreds gathered at the North Nash Fall Bash to celebrate its opening by spray painting pumpkins, getting their COVID shot and listening to live music.
Nashville’s first post-emancipation free Black neighborhood honored with ceremony and new research
The original inhabitants of Bass Street built their all-Black neighborhood in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, but the history has been largely lost and erased.
Speakers at ‘health freedom’ conference push back on vaccines and mandates, drawing about 1,000 people
Attendees came from all over the country, as well as nearby, for the event. And despite clear signs throughout the hotel saying that unvaccinated people should wear masks inside the resort, none were.
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