Everyone on the Cookeville city council — except the mayor himself — voted Thursday night to launch an outside inquiry into the mayor’s new job with the city-owned hospital. They met in a special meeting after several expressed concerns about a potential conflict of interest.
Cookeville Council Votes Unanimously For Outside Inquiry Into Mayor’s Hospital Employment
Biden Chooses Goodlettsville Executive As Advisor On Fighting COVID Among Homeless Patients
Not one, but two health care leaders in Nashville have been named to the Biden administration’s equity task force to oversee the COVID response. One is the leader of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, based in Nashville.
Nashville 21-Year-Old Dead After Foot Chase With Police
Police say community engagement officers were running after a man they thought had a gun. They allege the gun discharged after he dropped it and picked it up.
Tennessee Senate Leaders Offer Lukewarm Response To Limiting Transgender Athletes
GOP leaders in the the Tennessee Senate say they want to be cautious when considering an anti-transgender bill making its way through the state’s general assembly. Senate Speaker Randy McNally told reporters Thursday he wants to hear the discussion of HB 3/SB 228 to see if it’s actually necessary.
Nashville Working To Build Trust, Boost Vaccination Rates In Communities Of Color
Nashville will be launching an education campaign and expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines in communities of color. Vaccination rates among Black and Hispanic Nashvillians have trailed that of white Nashvillians.
Ice Storm Closes Schools, Causes Travel Hazards Across Parts Of Tennessee
The rain has turned into ice in some parts of Middle Tennessee on Thursday morning.
Nashville Police Officer Who Shot Man Has History Of Force And Praise For Arrests, Records Show
As authorities investigate a recent shooting by a Nashville police officer, records show his prior instances of using force were always justified by the department. And his proactive policing led to internal praise.
Cookeville’s Mayor Lands Executive Role At The City-Owned Hospital, And Council Members Want An Investigation
The Cookeville city council is questioning how the mayor landed a new job at the city-owned hospital. Three of the five members tell WPLN News they support an independent investigation, which will be discussed at a special called meeting tonight.
Gov. Bill Lee: Transgender Athletes Will ‘Destroy’ Women’s Sports
An anti-transgender measure that is making its way through the Tennessee legislature has a new backer: Gov. Bill Lee. Talking to reporters Wednesday, Lee spoke against transgender athletes, saying that he thinks their participation would put back in place a glass ceiling for women’s participation in middle and high school sports.
Some Tennesseans Can Get Their COVID-19 Vaccinations At Walmart Starting This Week
Pharmacies at more than 100 Walmart and Sam’s Club stores across Tennessee are opening vaccination appointments this week for those eligible in the current phase.
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