Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway signed an order Monday morning, which sends four charges against Jayona Brown to criminal court. She could face decades behind bars.
Teenager Who Crashed Into A Nashville Police Officer Will Be Tried As An Adult
Listen To A WPLN News Special Report: Education In Isolation
Join us Monday at noon on 90.3 WPLN-FM, when we’ll take questions from teachers about how to educate effectively from afar — and from parents, about your role as teacher.
The Tri-Star State: Unpacking Last Week’s Flurry Of Business At The Tennessee Legislature
Nashville is on lockdown because of the coronavirus, but a week ago, state lawmakers were still trying to decide whether to continue this year’s legislative session. The decision to call a recess set off a flurry of last-minute debates.
The National Conversation With All Things Considered
Starting on Monday, March 23, All Things Considered will convert the 8 p.m. hour (Monday-Friday) into a live program focused on the global coronavirus crisis: The National Conversation With All Things Considered.
Coronavirus In Tennessee: FEMA Closes Field Offices; Doctors Urge Gov. Lee To Order People To Stay Home
This post will be updated regularly with the latest on the spread of coronavirus in Tennessee. A reminder: Public officials say the overall risk to the public remains low, and the most effective way to prevent the spread is by scrubbing your hands and covering your cough.
Country Music Legend Kenny Rogers Dies At 81
Country music icon Kenny Rogers, whose hits included “Lucille,” “Lady” and “The Gambler,” died late Friday at his home in Sandy Springs, Ga., his family said in a statement. He was 81.
What You Need To Know From Tennessee’s 171-Page Pandemic Plan
As the infection count for COVID-19 continues increasing, Tennessee is relying on its Novel Virus Pandemic Influenza Response Plan. That’s a 171-page document that lays out what steps the state should take to manage a highly infectious virus. WPLN News spoke to Tyler Whetstone, a government and politics reporter at the Knoxville News Sentinel who read the full document and shares some key takeaways.
Nashville Will Ramp Up COVID-19 Screenings, Including At Drive-Thru Tents
Metro Nashville is planning to open as many as five drive-thru coronavirus testing centers across the city. They’ve formed a partnership with local health providers, including St. Thomas Health, Meharry Medical College, Nashville General Hospital and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. As of Thursday, officials had counted 75 cases in Davidson County.
Vanderbilt Students Scramble For Housing As Campus Closes
Kirsten Bailey is a Vanderbilt senior currently living on the university’s mostly empty campus. She’s staying there as long she can – she has an internship in Brentwood, and her parents, back in Cincinnati, are immunocompromised. She worries about putting them at risk. She requested to remain on campus for the rest of the semester, […]
Nashville’s Criminal Justice Agencies Struggle To Get On The Same Page About Coronavirus
As the coronavirus continues to spread through Tennessee, one group is particularly vulnerable: people in jail. Many suffer underlying health conditions. Plus, they’re locked into tight quarters, often without regular access to soap or hand sanitizer. Law enforcement officials are now grappling with how to balance public safety and public health.
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