The Tennessee House of Representatives will soon vote on a bill that could strip the power of police oversight boards across the state, if members don’t complete training. Some worry the measure could make it harder for citizens to hold officers accountable.
Police Oversight Boards Have Gained Momentum In Tennessee, But Some Fear A ‘Poison Pill’ From Lawmakers
Two Nashville High Schoolers Reflect On Teenage Life During The Pandemic
Nashville high schoolers have been at the center of the statewide conversation about educating kids during the pandemic. There voices, however, have been overshadowed by concerned parents, educators and lawmakers.
Mickey Guyton Named ACM Awards’ First Black Woman Host
The ACM Awards have announced their hosts — plural — for this year’s awards show, and it includes the first Black woman to host the program.
6 Ways To Get A COVID Vaccine In Tennessee
A mass vaccination event scheduled for March 20 at Nissan Stadium filled up the 10,000 slots within hours of signups starting. But Metro health officials have been reminding frustrated vaccine-seekers that the health department is far from the only option.
Looking Back One Year Ago, To The Start Of The Pandemic In Tennessee
This day in 2020 is when the World Health Organization made it official: COVID-19 had become a pandemic. In just 12 months, so much has happened it’s hard to remember what those earliest days were like. So here’s a look at the start of the pandemic in Tennessee.
4 Takeaways From A Study Of Race And Gender Disparities Within Metro Government
The Metro Human Relations Commission studied various reports to assess how well Metro employees represent the city based on race, ethnicity and gender. The report finds small improvements since 2015, but progress wasn’t substantial.
Metro Schools Share More Details About Plans For In-Person School Over The Summer
Metro Nashville Public Schools has released more details about a new summer school program meant to help students catch up from the pandemic. The program will be open to students from kindergarten to 12th grade, with meals and transportation provided.
Tennesse House Considers Bill To Prevent The Execution Of People With Intellectual Disabilities
Tennessee lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow intellectually disabled people on death row to challenge their sentence.
Nashville Schools Will Expand COVID Testing For Students
Nashville education leaders are hoping to mass-test kids for COVID-19 now that Metro Schools has reopened for in-person learning.
Nashville Aims To Vaccinate 10,000 People In Drive-Thru Event On March 20
Nashville is planning to inoculate 10,000 people in a single day — its largest ever COVID-19 vaccination event. The drive-thru mass vaccination will run from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday March 20. It will take place in Lots A-D of Nissan stadium.
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