Thousands of Tennessee prisoners are now going to be eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine. The announcement comes days after an Associated Press investigation found that state officials debated when to vaccinate prisoners, fearing that any decision could be deemed a “public relations nightmare.”
Once Fearing A ‘Public Relations Nightmare,’ Tennessee Begins Vaccinating Prisoners
FBI Arrests Continue In Tennessee For January Storming Of The U.S. Capitol
Federal law enforcement officials have charged nine people in Tennessee in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Nashville Will Work To Prevent Abrupt Displacement Of Seniors At Last City-Owned Living Facility
The Metro Council wants to make sure elderly residents at Knowles Assisted Living aren’t abruptly displaced. The council has passed new legislation, after members failed to prevent the closure of the nearby Bordeaux Long Term Care Facility last December.
The Tri-Star State: Can Republicans Remove A Nashville Judge For Voter Access Ruling?
Rep. Tim Rudd, R-Murfreesboro, wants the legislature to remove a Nashville judge for doing her job — making a ruling. If successful, lawyers say it will create a chilling effect.
Bust Of Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest Faces A Big Vote This Week
The Tennessee Historical Commission will hold a second and final hearing on the fate of the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest at the state capitol, which could lead to its eventual removal.
Who Gets A Vaccine In Tennessee’s Phase 1C
More than 1 million people are newly eligible to get a COVID vaccine in Tennessee as of Monday. Roughly one in six residents qualify as part of phase 1C, meaning they have common risk factors for complications with COVID-19. But the guidance still leaves some gray areas.
Rutherford County Saved From Wasting A Thousand COVID Shots
A week later, the news is much better for Rutherford County Schools. Turns out, health officials will not have to throw away a thousand doses of COVID vaccine after a refrigeration error.
Nashville’s Black Residents Still Lag In Vaccination Rates. Here’s What The City Is Doing About It.
Black leaders are ramping up their encouragement that all Nashville residents get the COVID vaccine, especially now that more is available. On Thursday night, they held an open Zoom meeting to take questions from people who are leery of taking the vaccine.
City Of Nashville Plans To Pay $2.25M To Family Of Man Killed By Police In 2018
Metro Nashville plans to pay $2.25 million to the family of Daniel Hambrick, a Black man killed by a white police officer during a foot chase in July 2018.
A Novel Bike Track In A Historic North Nashville Park Is Meant To Inspire A New Generation Of Riders
There’s a new — and unique — bike track in town. The Watkins Park Pump Track is located in a historic North Nashville greenspace, and it’s part of an ongoing effort to inspire kids through biking.
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