A proposed law could make it harder to establish gun-free zones, but there’s been pushback from state public safety officials and even some lawmakers.
Lawmakers put brakes on proposal that could reduce the amount of gun-free zones in Tennessee
State advances ‘pipeline bill’ that would expedite new fossil fuel infrastructure
A Tennessee legislative committee approved a bill Tuesday that preempts local governments from stopping — or really even changing — fossil fuel projects that would impact their environment and communities.
Tennessee Republicans begin advancing sweeping abortion ban with almost no exceptions
The Texas-style bill that effectively bans all abortions was completely rewritten this week and voted on in the House Health Subcommittee on Tuesday.
Recapping the abortion bills in front of the Tennessee legislature with WPLN’s Blake Farmer
WPLN healthcare reporter Blake Farmer gives an update on the two abortion bills that are currently under consideration by Tennessee lawmakers.
With time running out, lawmakers are still fuzzy on the details of the state’s education funding overhaul
The governor is trying to pass a major overhaul of Tennessee’s K-12 education funding formula this session. But time is running out, and lawmakers still have a lot of questions.
Nashville’s new housing director wants more staff to address growing housing demand
Nashville’s new housing director Angela Hubbard wants the council and mayor to spend more on creating more staff capacity to address the city’s urgent housing needs.
A Middle Tennessee nonprofit will ship buckets of supplies to help thousands of Ukrainian refugees
South of downtown Nashville, Healing Hands International collects items — bandages, antibiotic ointment, deodorant, toothpaste and more — for people who were forced to flee their homes in Ukraine.
Checking in on Waverly with WPLN reporter Damon Mitchell, more than six months after the flood
Waverly, in Humphreys County, was devastated on August 21, 2021, when floodwaters swept through the rural Tennessee town and killed 20 people. WPLN News enterprise reporter Damon Mitchell has been reporting on the people of Waverly more than six months after the flood. He spoke to This Is Nashville host Khalil Ekulona on Monday about the rebuilding […]
Curious Nashville: Revisiting 5 stories that are relevant again right now
These stories provide context and history — and some flat out fascinating tales — related to recent news developments.
Nashville prosecutor recommends federal inquiry into the dog muzzle received by Tennessee’s ousted vaccine chief
There’s no evidence that Tennessee’s fired vaccine chief purchased the dog muzzle that was sent to her amid heated controversy last year, according to a memo from the Nashville District Attorney’s office.
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