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Nashville’s Police Oversight Board Gets Four New Members As Key Votes Approach

Nashville’s Police Oversight Board Gets Four New Members As Key Votes Approach

Ambriehl Crutchfield

February 17, 2021

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Nashville’s police oversight board is getting new members who could define the group at a pivotal time. 

Filed Under: Criminal Justice, Metro, Race & Equity Tagged With: community oversight board, Nashville Metro Council

As A Nashville Teacher Welcomes Back Students, There’s Joy And Jitters In The Classroom

Damon Mitchell

February 17, 2021

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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.

Filed Under: Education, WPLN News Tagged With: Coronavirus In Tennessee, Education, Metro Schools

A Snow Day In Nashville Means Sledding And Skating — Yes, Outdoor Ice Skating

Rachel Iacovone

February 16, 2021

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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.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: Centennial Park, February 2021 Winter Storm, severe weather, snow, Tennessee State Capitol

Nashville Shelters Expand Capacity For People Without Housing During Extreme Weather

Paige Pfleger

February 16, 2021

Bicentennial Mall during a snowstorm on Feb. 15, 2021.
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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.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: February 2021 Winter Storm

Tennessee Legislature Shuts Down Due To Inclement Weather — A First In Years

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

February 16, 2021

snow Tennessee State Capitol
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The winter storm affecting middle Tennessee has shut down legislative business in the state — a first in five years. Senate Speaker Randy McNally said in a tweet the decision to cancel the committee hearings this week was made so lawmakers don’t have to drive to Nashville.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: 112th Tennessee General Assembly, February 2021 Winter Storm

Tennessee Winter Storm Updates: Cold Temperatures Expected All Week

Emily SinerandTony Gonzalez

February 16, 2021

A cardinal sits in a tree during a winter storm on Feb. 15, 2021.

The National Weather Service says another round of wintry weather is expected to hit Middle Tennessee on Wednesday night.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: bus service, February 2021 Winter Storm, National Weather Service, severe weather, snow, Tennessee Highway Patrol, transportation, Williamson County

Exploring On Foot, Some Venture Into Nashville’s Winter Storm

Samantha MaxandTony Gonzalez

February 15, 2021

snow sled Nashville

A winter storm caused chaos in Tennessee, but some ventured outside on foot to have fun in the rare combination of ice, sleet and snow.

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: February 2021 Winter Storm, severe weather, snow

Nashville Vaccine ‘Strike Teams’ To Seek Out People Vulnerable To COVID-19

Blake Farmer

February 15, 2021

COVID testing at Meharry

Metro Health officials plan to deploy “strike teams” to vaccinate special populations vulnerable to both COVID-19 and being left behind in the rush for doses, which are in short supply.

Filed Under: Coronavirus Live Updates, Health Care Tagged With: coronavirus vaccine

The Tri-Star State: What’s Behind The Latest Proposal In The Tennessee Legislature Targeting Transgender People

Sergio Martínez-BeltránandChas Sisk

February 14, 2021

Running track
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The Tennessee legislature is considering a bill that would limit the participation of transgender athlete’s in sports team. We break down why Republicans are pushing for it. Also on this episode: Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, explains why her caucus will fight the GOP-introduced bills.

Filed Under: The Tri-Star State, WPLN News

Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn: Impeachment Trial ‘Accomplished Nothing’

Chas Sisk

February 13, 2021

Sen. Marsha Blackburn

Tennessee Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty were among the 43 Republicans who voted Saturday to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Marsha Blackburn

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