An effort to overturn a Tennessee man’s death sentence appears to be headed back to trial. The state Court of Criminal Appeals has struck down a deal with Nashville’s district attorney that would have changed Abu-Ali Abdur’Rahman’s sentence to life imprisonment.
Tennessee Appeals Court Strikes Down Deal To Spare Abdur’Rahman From Death Penalty
Vanderbilt To Begin Deferring Some Non-Emergency Procedures
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is deferring some non-emergency procedures to prepare for a potential, post-Thanksgiving “super surge.” Nearly 2,300 people are currently hospitalized in the state.
Ousted Democratic Lawmaker Lands Job With Gov. Lee’s Administration
An outgoing state lawmaker is headed back to the Tennessee State Capitol. Gov. Bill Lee announced today that Memphis’s John DeBerry will join his administration as a senior advisor.
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John Drake, Longtime Nashville Officer, Will Become Chief Of Metro Police
The Metro Nashville Police Department has a new leader after a months-long, nationwide search that ultimately isn’t venturing far for the selection. Interim Chief John Drake is dropping the word “interim” from his title, Mayor John Cooper announced Monday. Drake has run the department since former Chief Steve Anderson retired in August.
Fisk University Pumps New Life Into Marching Band After Decades-Long Hiatus
The Fisk University marching band is somewhat of a little-known secret. But despite a pandemic, it’s being revived.
Sarah Fuller Makes History As 1st Woman To Play In A Power 5 Football Game
Sarah Fuller became the first woman to play in a Power Five football game after kicking off for Vanderbilt in its game against Missouri on Saturday.
Tennessee Economists See Signs Of A Recovery, But Still Urge Caution
The state is expecting the economy to improve next year, but the pandemic is making the outlook complicated. There are many promising signs in Tennessee, but officials say they want to be cautious.
In Anti-Transparency Move, Tennessee House GOP Caucus Closes Meetings To Press
The Republican Caucus in the Tennessee House of Representatives has decided to close their meetings to the press. This means that Tennesseans will now be effectively shut out of an important part of the legislative process.
Tennessee Will Craft State Budget On Expectation Of Some Revenue Growth
Tennessee is betting on growth next year: not a lot, but not quite as modest as some projections. The State Funding Board predicts tax revenues will increase by about 1% in the next fiscal year, and between 2.5% and 3% the year after that.
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