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.
John Drake, Longtime Nashville Officer, Will Become Chief Of Metro Police
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.
Tennessee Expecting COVID Vaccine For Frontline Workers In Mid-December
Tennessee’s health chief said Tuesday that the state is expecting to receive its first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine around Dec. 15. In a press conference, Lisa Piercey said the new information comes after having conversations this week with the federal government.
Interactive Map: Where Tennesseans Must Quarantine During Holiday Travel
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Tennessee has its worst numbers yet during the pandemic, and it’s not alone. Every state except Hawaii is battling another surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Nearly half of the nation — 22 states, along with Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands — have placed […]
Live Video Stream: Gov. Lee’s Coronavirus Media Briefing On Nov. 24
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is scheduled to hold a press conference on the coronavirus pandemic at 2:30 p.m. Central on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Watch it live here.
Watch: President-Elect Biden Announces Key Administration Picks
President-elect Joe Biden is scheduled to formally announce the most recent nominees and appointments for his incoming administration at noon on Tuesday. You can watch the event live here.
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