It’s been a year since the murder of George Floyd prompted widespread demands for change, especially to policing and monuments associated with white supremacy. WPLN News is taking stock of how officials have responded.
We Checked In On A Dozen Demands Made By Black Lives Matter Protesters In Nashville. Here’s Where They Stand.
Nashville’s Parks Get Mixed Scorecard As City Slips Down National Ranking
Nashville’s ranking continues to fall in a national assessment of city parks systems, now ranking 86 out of the 100 most populous cities. Just a few years ago, the city was in the middle of the pack.
Tennessee Doesn’t Plan To Join Financial Incentive Frenzy To Boost COVID Vaccinations
Tennessee has no plans to join the states offering financial incentives to stoke interest in COVID vaccinations, even though they’re showing some promise elsewhere.
Report: Middle Tennessee Nonprofits Serving Marginalized Groups Are Hurting Financially
Middle Tennessee nonprofits that serve marginalized groups are seeing more revenue. But a recent study finds it hasn’t been enough to keep up with increasing expenses.
WPLN News Announces New Afternoon Host
WPLN News has hired Marianna Bacallao as the newsroom’s All Things Considered afternoon host, starting June 7. Bacallao, a Cuban American journalist, was the morning host and general assignment reporter for WVIK Quad Cities NPR.
What Tennessee’s New Permitless Carry Law Means For Black Gun Owners
Tennessee’s constitutional carry law is supposed to eliminate the legal risk of carrying a handgun without a permit. But for Black gun owners, the situation is more complicated.
MNPS Investigation Finds Allegations Against Head Of Security’s Work Experience ‘Unfounded’
Metro Nashville Public Schools officials are standing by the head of the district’s security department in response to recent allegations that he embellished parts of his resume.
For Nashville’s COVID Vaccine Outreach, Some Events Boom While Others Bust
Nashville’s COVID vaccination effort is now in the “following crowds” phase. And it turns out, some events have been big successes, while others have totally flopped.
From Final Exams To Social Life, One Nashville High Schooler Documents An Unusual Last Semester
It’s been a strange year for Nashville high school seniors who’ve been juggling classes and navigating the uncertainty of the pandemic.
Nashville DA Says He Won’t Enforce Bathroom Signage Law
Nashville’s top prosecutor says he won’t support a new law requiring businesses open to the public to post signage, if they allow trans people to use restrooms according to their gender.
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