The rash of Super Tuesday tornadoes in Tennessee is already prompting researchers to study just how the twisters formed and how intense they were. In the wake of the outbreak, WPLN News interviewed several weather experts about what happened, the science of tornadoes and some commonly held misconceptions.
6 Insights — And Some Myth Busting — After Tennessee’s Tornadoes
6 Apps To Help You Connect With Your Family And Friends While In Isolation
As Metro Nashville officially begins the Safer at Home Order, you might be looking for the best ways to see your family and friends without leaving your home.
What It Means For Tennessee To Ban Elective Medical Procedures During Outbreak
Gov. Bill Lee’s latest executive order was signed Monday. Most heart surgeries are exempt, so is cancer treatment. And of course labor and delivery must go on.
Teenager Who Crashed Into A Nashville Police Officer Will Be Tried As An Adult
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.
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.
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