Charley Pride was a symbol, ancestor and influence. But the country singer was also a master interpreter of song, his warm baritone attuned to deep emotion.
Remembrance: There’s Only One Charley Pride
First COVID Vaccine In Nashville Administered To Surgeon Who Took Part In Study
Dr. William Polk is one of 29 people identified after the trials were “unblinded,” revealing which subjects had been inoculated and which had received dummy vaccinations.
Thursday, Dec. 17: Purdue Pharma/Sackler Family Testify On The Hill
NPR will have a live video stream of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing examining the alleged role of Purdue Pharma and members of the Sackler family in the opioid epidemic. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. CT.
Tennessee Comptroller Stepping Down After A Decade Of Fiscal Oversight
Tennessee’s comptroller announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election next year. Justin Wilson has served in the role for 12 years, and has worked with both Republican and Democratic administrations.
‘Lessons And Carols’ Broadcasts Each Year At Christmas, But It Has New Meaning Amid Uncertainty
In a recent interview for Nashville Public Radio’s podcast Classically Speaking, the director of music at King’s College, Cambridge, says the goal since summer has been to still produce the annual Christmas radio and TV broadcasts.
Nashville Council Blesses Mayor’s Transportation Plan, A First Step Toward Finding Grants To Fund It
The pandemic cut Nashville’s bus ridership by half compared to last year. But Mayor John Cooper’s transportation plan is gaining momentum after the Metro Council voted to support his proposal.
Nashville Police Officer’s Murder Trial Is Delayed Yet Again Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
The first murder trial of a Nashville police officer for an on-duty killing has been delayed again. Andrew Delke will not stand trial until at least July, according to an order signed by a judge on Tuesday. Jury selection was slated to begin in mid-February.
Tennessee To Receive 115,000 Doses Of Moderna Vaccine Next Week
Tennessee is planning to receive 115,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine against COVID-19 next week, pending emergency authorization by the Food and Drug Administration. They’ll be shipped to health departments in all 95 counties across the state and will be more accessible than the Pfizer vaccine.
Nearly Half Of U.S. Cities With Fastest Growing Coronavirus Cases Are In Tennessee
Tennessee is all over a top-20 list from the New York Times, but this is nothing to celebrate.
Tennessee Forced To Change Tactics With Contact Tracing Overwhelmed
The flood of new coronavirus cases in Tennessee has swamped contact tracing efforts. Now health officials are considering new tactics to keep up.
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