Tennessee hospitals may have seen the worst of the delta surge. Even the largest hospitals in the eastern part of the state are experiencing a week-long decline in COVID patients.
Past The Peak? Sudden Drop In COVID Patients Gives Tennessee Hospitals Hope
Gunman Kills 1 Person, Injures 14, At A West Tennessee Kroger. The Suspect Is Dead.
The suspected shooter died of what investigators believe is a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the police chief says. No motive has been given.
Join NPR Music’s Listening Party For John Prine’s Debut Album
John Prine’s self-titled album came out 50 years ago. Bonnie Raitt, Jim Rooney, Fiona Prine and Jody Whelan guest in an online listening party with host Ann Powers on Sept. 23.
COVID Cases Are Down In Tennessee, But Pediatric Numbers Continue To Cause Worry
COVID cases are on a pretty steady downward trend in Tennessee after a sharp rise since the Fourth of July. But pediatric cases remain elevated, causing concern for families around the state.
After Three Major Floods In A Decade, Some In Waverly Are Unsure Of Rebuilding
In late August, 17 inches of rainfall destroyed school buildings, a grocery store and large brick-built apartment housing. Hundreds of homes were also damaged. Many neighborhoods were displaced. It was Waverly’s third major flood since 2010.
Tennessee Says Camps Made Up Education Losses From Pandemic, Especially For Disadvantaged Students
New test results indicate that Tennessee public school students saw improvements in math and reading through the state’s summer learning program, state officials say.
Nashville Just Had Its Back-To-Back Top 10 Rainiest Seasons
As the remnants of Hurricane Nicholas finally wash away, Nashville will near its average annual rainfall total with three months left on the calendar.
Fort Campbell Hospital Swamped With Sick COVID Patients, Despite Army’s Vaccine Mandate
The hospital on post at Fort Campbell has been full of COVID patients, and most are unvaccinated. That’s despite a mandate for all soldiers.
Watch Live: Biden Speaks At U.N. General Assembly
President Biden is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (9 a.m. Central) Tuesday. He’s expected to touch on the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
Democratic Lawmaker Is Upset Tennessee Republicans Won’t Discuss His Plan To Teach More Black History
Chattanooga Democrat Yusuf Hakeem’s proposal to expand teaching of Black history didn’t make the agenda for this week’s meeting on education after Republican lawmakers promised to hear the bill in summer study.
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