The Tennessee legislature is considering a bill that would allow guardians to opt their schoolchildren out of learning about the LGBT community. The bill passed through the House Education Instruction Committee today.
A Tennessee Bill Would Allow Guardians To Opt Their Kids Out Of Learning About LGBT Community
16 And Up Now Eligible For COVID Vaccine In Nashville, Thanks To Bump In Pfizer Shipment
Anyone 16 or older can now register for a COVID vaccine appointment in Nashville, according to an announcement Wednesday morning from the Metro Public Health Department. The city had planned to make the move April 5 but benefited from an unexpected increase in supply from the state.
‘Like A Punch In The Gut’: A Kurdish Market In Nashville Floods Just Two Weeks Ahead Of Ramadan
“It’s just more than a convenience store,” says a close friend of the owners. “It’s been kind of like a second home for a lot of people.”
Nashville Sites Recruiting Kids For COVID Vaccine Trials
Clinical trials testing the COVID vaccine in children are recruiting kids in the Nashville area. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is specifically experimenting with dosages of the Moderna vaccine to determine the amount that works best for different age groups.
Here’s How To Help Or Find Help After Tennessee’s Flooding
If the last year has proven anything, it’s that Middle Tennesseans come together in times of crisis.
Proposal To Make The Bible Tennessee’s ‘Official Book’ Heads To The Senate
The Tennessee Senate is now set to take up debate over a resolution that would recognize the Bible as the official state book. The measure passed the state House of Representatives Monday night.
Tennessee Is A Signature Away From Letting Most People Carry A Handgun With No Permit
Tennessee is on track to become the latest state to eliminate the requirement that gun owners get a permit to carry in public. The state House of Representatives approved the measure last night, and hours before the vote, Governor Bill Lee reiterated he intends to sign it.
Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Middle Tennessee Starting Tuesday Evening
Updated 5:35 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued another flash flood watch for Nashville and much of Middle Tennessee. Up to 2 more inches of rain is expected to fall on the region starting Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday. The watch begins at 7 p.m.
Tennessee Governor Revives A Mental Health Idea Meant To Help Kids Through COVID
The pandemic has increased the emotional needs of K-12 students. That’s why Tennessee’s governor says he’s bringing back a proposal to establish a mental health trust fund.
Flood Aftermath: Deaths Climb, Outages Drop, And Boil Water Notices Activate In 3 Counties
The death toll from Tennessee flash flooding has risen again. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency says the weekend storm killed residents in Davidson, Cheatham and Hawkins counties.
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