Now that it’s over, Tennessee can officially say that 2020 was an abnormally active and “devastating year” for tornadoes.
Weather Service: 2020 Was A ‘Devastating Year’ For Tennessee Tornadoes
Fearing A Post-Holiday Viral Surge, Some Middle Tennessee Districts Stay With Virtual Learning
As school resumes this week, more districts will be all-virtual learning again. That’s the case for Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties, and the Lebanon Special School district, as of Monday morning.
As 911 Lines Are Restored, Tennessee Officials Analyze AT&T Outage And Future Back Up Plans
On Christmas morning, Hannah Bleam reached out to Nashville officials to offer help after learning about the explosion.
Experts Say AT&T Outage Is A Lesson Not Just For Telecoms — But Government Too
AT&T is still recovering from the massive damage caused by the Christmas Day bombing. The blast knocked out service across the region. Although service is largely restored, experts say the incident is a reason to rethink how we design crucial networks. When service was wiped out, residents, businesses and law enforcement across the state were […]
Nashville Bombing: Here’s The Growing List Of Recovery Resources, And How You Can Help
A $2 million federal grant announced Friday is the latest boost to an array of recovery efforts in response to the Nashville Christmas morning blast.
The Latest: Nashville Bombing Impacts 400 Downtown Residents; FBI Investigates Anthony Warner’s Writing
A census of the blast zone finds that seven buildings are too unsafe to be occupied, and two are in danger of collapsing.
Bluegrass Band Sister Sadie Embodies Tradition, But Bends It Too
This fall, the bluegrass supergroup Sister Sadie became the first all-female band ever to win the top prize at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards.
Tennessee Prioritizing Seniors As Vaccine Distribution Lags
Several states, including Tennessee, are moving up seniors in their COVID vaccine distribution plans as they see a more urgent need to reach the group of people most likely to need hospital care.
Metro Police Find Inactive Device In Southeast Nashville
Neighbors of a home in southeast Nashville were asked to evacuate early this morning as police investigated a possible bomb that was later determined to be an inactive or hoax device.
The Year In News: 2020’s Most Memorable Moments
These stories will show it’s more important than ever to reflect on 2020. What you’ve learned from WPLN News reports and investigations will help you go into 2021 more aware of the world around you.
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