Listen Nashville Kurds celebrated in January when the public schools board voted to offer Kurdish language classes in local high schools. But school officials now say they’re struggling to recruit students.
Nashville Schools Hit Pause On Proposed Kurdish Classes — For Now
Nashville’s Public Health Chief Calls Departure For Hospital Post Bad Timing But Perfect Opportunity
Listen Nashville’s top public health official is leaving her post after just eight months on the job. Dr. Wendy Long will take over as CEO of the Tennessee Hospital Association in mid-October.
The Tri-Star State: House Speaker Cameron Sexton On House Culture, Transparency And David Byrd
Listen The new speaker of the Tennessee House is making the case that he is different from his predecessor. In an interview with WPLN, Crossville Republican Cameron Sexton said he wants to create an environment where members welcome different opinions.
New Tennessee House Speaker Promises To Respect Differences
Crossville Republican Cameron Sexton has been elected speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives at a special session this morning. Sexton, who has been in the legislature for nine years, was elected unanimously. Ninety-four lawmakers voted in favor, with two voting present.
After Fights And Arrests, Metro Increases Security Measures At High School Football Games
Metro Nashville Public Schools has updated its security policies for football games after a fight at a preseason jamboree event last week led to arrests.
East Tennessee Rep. Jeremy Faison Elected Chair Of The House Republican Caucus
Listen On the eve of the election of a new House speaker, Republican lawmakers chose to Rep. Jeremy Faison as the new caucus chairman.
Meharry Students Press Their Medical School On Why It’s Taking Money From Juul
Listen Meharry Medical College is under fire from some of its own students for accepting money from Juul to study vaping. Anti-smoking advocates held a town hall meeting on campus Wednesday night.
Air Ambulance Operators Rise Up Against Alexander’s Ban On Surprise Medical Bills
Listen Air ambulance companies are fighting Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander’s effort to ban surprise billing. They argue that limiting what they charge would hurt access to lifesaving transportation in rural areas like Tennessee, where nearly a dozen outlying hospitals have closed in recent years.
Still Tinkering 4 Years Later, Nashville’s Metro Council Further Restricts Short-Term Rentals
Listen Nashville is again tightening its rules on Airbnbs and other short-term rental properties. The Metro Council voted Tuesday to close what many saw as a final loophole that had allowed investors to get short-term rental permits within a particular type of residential zoning.
Struggling CHS Slapped With Another Shareholder Suit
Listen Community Health Systems and the company’s top executives face another shareholder lawsuit as the hospital chain’s stock price hits historic lows. This time, officials are accused of misleading investors with an accounting change.
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