The first draft of Nashville‘s new council and school board district maps reveal a stark image of displacement. White people now make up the majority of the city’s core, while Black people have butter fingers on places they used to have a strong hold on.
First draft of new council districts reveal Black Nashvillians are struggling to hold onto power
Faith-led coalition requests that federal money be spent on affordable housing
Nashville Organized for Action and Hope held its annual meeting to list its requests to officials. Much of it focused on helping fund programs like affordable housing, better pay for school support staff and faster help for those facing eviction.
Governor says Rutherford County judge should be reviewed after report on the juvenile justice system
That follows an investigation by WPLN News and ProPublica into the practices of Judge Donna Scott Davenport found the Rutherford County judge had jailed children illegally.
Rutherford County has extended its school mask mandate, though teachers can now opt out
Rutherford County Schools has extended its mask mandate for at least another three weeks. The board voted narrowly to continue the requirement at Thursday night’s board meeting.
Nashville planners propose new city council districts, and they’re looking for feedback
Starting Friday, community members can share their input online or in-person. Public meetings are scheduled throughout the latter half of October, and virtual sessions can be conducted by appointment.
Southern Baptist CEO abruptly resigns over handling of denomination’s sexual abuse investigation
A third party group is investigating claims that the church’s executive committee mishandled allegations of sexual abuse for more than two decades.
WPLN’s Emily Siner is part of Poynter’s 2021 Leadership Academy for Women in Media
She will join 30 other people in this third and final class of 2021, and a network of more than 460 graduates who experience significant personal and professional transformation through the prestigious program.
Five Questions For WPLN’s ‘This Is Nashville’ Host Khalil Ekulona
Khalil Ekulona is the newest member of WPLN News. He’s the station’s first-ever This Is Nashville host. Get to know him.
From COVID conspiracies to Stop the Steal, some of the loudest voices in misinformation are coming to Opryland
Associates of former President Trump, including his son Eric and his aide Roger Stone, and an Ohio doctor who went viral for spreading the falsehood that COVID vaccines magnetize people are among those who will appear.
Here’s how Waverly tenants can get their money back after paying rent on flooded homes
Renters in Waverly have less housing rights than tenants in more populous counties, but they do have some protections.
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