Nashville’s new campaign to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates among communities of color includes plans for immigrants, refugees and people who don’t consider English their primary language.
Nashville’s Plan To Boost Vaccination Rates Aims To Reach Immigrants And Non-English Speakers
‘Zip Tie Guy’ And His Mother Must Stay In Custody After All, D.C. Judge Rules
A court in Washington, D.C., ruled that Eric Munchel and Lisa Eisenhart can be held because they present “a serious threat to the community” as both have expressed support for “violent revolt.”
Anthony Fauci Speaks To Meharry About Vaccine Hesitancy, Health Equity And The Latest Vaccine
It was just a fireside chat between “Jim” and “Tony.” Dr. James Hildreth of Meharry Medical College and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious disease expert, referred to each other by their nicknames during Meharry’s virtual summit on health equity Wednesday night.
FedEx Rerouting Some COVID Vaccine Shipments From Memphis Hub Due To Snow And Ice
The winter blast that has frozen much of Tennessee is also slowing down movement of the COVID-19 vaccine nationwide. Memphis-based FedEx says it is sending some shipments through “secondary hubs” that are less impacted by the storm.
Some Power Restored, But Putnam County Expecting Uneven Recovery
Updated Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. Leaders in and around Putnam County are warning of power outages that could last for days as trees and limbs continue to fall, hampering the winter storm recovery.
Middle Tennessee Districts Taking More Snow Days, And MNPS Adjusts Return Schedule
Nashville students who are transitioning to in-person learning will spend a few extra days outside of the classroom due to “continued hazardous road conditions.” Metro Nashville Public Schools will be closed for another snow day on Thursday, then temporarily shift to all-virtual learning on Friday.
Nashville’s Police Oversight Board Gets Four New Members As Key Votes Approach
Nashville’s police oversight board is getting new members who could define the group at a pivotal time.
As A Nashville Teacher Welcomes Back Students, There’s Joy And Jitters In The Classroom
Metro Schools is one of two Tennessee districts that have been mostly virtual since last March, and Nashville teachers have been caught in the middle of the tense debate over whether to reopen.
A Snow Day In Nashville Means Sledding And Skating — Yes, Outdoor Ice Skating
The winter storm continued to close schools, businesses and state offices Tuesday, as Nashville turned into a snow-covered city. But, for the more adventurous, the growing piles of snow and ice meant sledding down the Capitol hill, snowboarding in front of the Parthenon and playing ice hockey in Centennial Park.
Nashville Shelters Expand Capacity For People Without Housing During Extreme Weather
It is rare for Middle Tennessee to have such extreme cold temperatures, but shelters for people without housing are ready to meet demand, in part thanks to facilities created at the start of the pandemic.
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