Most Tennessee counties use what’s called the first-past-the-post voting system, but as another option, ranked choice or instant runoff voting, gains popularity, some state lawmakers want to get rid of it.
Ranked choice voting has been gaining popularity. Now Tennessee lawmakers want to get rid of it.
Waverly is rebuilding from the flood, but the families of some young victims may never return
Not everyone gets to take part in the flood recovery in Waverly, as the loss of loved ones has pushed some families to leave.
TennCare proposes offering dental coverage to just about everyone in its program
Tennessee is trying to improve oral health. But which comes first: more dentists or more patients with dental coverage? It’s a classic chicken and egg problem. So state leaders are trying to expand both at once.
Nashville’s music venues start rolling back COVID policies amid falling case counts
It has been a long, difficult road for Nashville’s independent music venues. While the pandemic isn’t over, venue operators are excited about an upcoming milestone – rolling back their COVID policies and restrictions.
Fisk University locks down after bomb threat, following string of cases at historically Black schools
At about 9 a.m. Monday, Fisk University began to evacuate and lock down the campus following a bomb threat. A university spokesperson tells WPLN News that Fisk has never experienced such a threat before, and it has shaken the campus.
Behind the scenes: Finding the beauty in This Is Nashville’s Studio A
For our upcoming daily show, This Is Nashville, transparency is important. So, we want to take you behind the scenes as we build this show from the ground up. This is the fifth in a series of blog posts introducing our team and letting you in on the process.
Republicans, Moms for Liberty push to give parents more power over what books their kids can read
Groups that call themselves advocates for parental rights are attempting to have several novels they deem unfit banned from school curriculums and libraries in Tennessee.
Who will fill three open seats on Nashville’s police oversight board? Here are the nominees.
Nashville’s Metro Council will vote Tuesday night to fill several open seats on the watchdog board that oversees the police department.
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Rethinking The Police Academy: As Nashville’s police academy grapples with high dropout rates, new leaders tone down the stress
Nashville’s police academy has struggled to graduate women and people of color. But a new administration is making changes to try to attract and better prepare a more diverse set of officers.
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