It’s been nearly a decade since Nashville saw major changes to city bus service, but reductions and alterations are coming this year to more than two…
Here Are The Two Dozen Nashville Bus Routes Facing Cuts Or Elimination
Timeline: The 20 Days That Ended Glen Casada’s Tenure As Tennessee House Speaker
When he was elected in January, House Speaker Glen Casada was poised to become one of the most powerful figures in the state. But less than five months later, he’s agreed to resign. Casada’s tumble from grace unfolded in less than three weeks. Here are some key moments:
How Glen Casada Went From Winning House Speakership To Losing No-Confidence Vote
The no-confidence vote in House Speaker Glen Casada cast by Tennessee Republican lawmakers follows more than two weeks of turmoil. The multi-layered…
Nashville’s Hepatitis A Outbreak Ending But Not Over
Listen A year after declaring Nashville was experiencing an outbreak of hepatitis A, the virus is on its way out. Public health officials say the number of new cases has plunged, and they’re crediting efforts to inoculate people most at risk of contracting the disease.
Glen Casada Says He Will Resign As Tennessee House Speaker
Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada said on Tuesday he plans to step down from his position. Casada’s decision comes hours after the House Republican Caucus cast an unprecedented 45-24 no-confidence vote in Casada, after racist and lewd text messages between him and his former chief of staff were leaked to the media.
Nashville Councilman Backs Off Stricter Panhandling Enforcement
Listen A proposal to toughen downtown Nashville’s rules against panhandling has taken a major turn. The area’s councilman has now moved instead to eliminate Metro’s fine on panhandlers.
Federal Ruling Officially Terminates White County Inmate Sterilization Program
A federal court in Nashville has officially terminated a short-lived, controversial program for inmates in White County, which offered reduced misdemeanor sentences for those who agreed to birth control implants or vasectomies.
Tennessee Republicans Declare They’ve Lost Faith In House Speaker Glen Casada
Listen Tennessee Republicans declared Monday that they’ve lost faith in House Speaker Glen Casada after an unprecedented vote by rank-and-file GOP members. Senior Republican leaders released a letter calling on Casada to resign, and Gov. Bill Lee announced he’s ready to call a special session if the Franklin Republican does not do so.
Medacta HQ Adds Medical Devices To Nashville Health Care Industry
Listen A Swiss maker of implantable medical devices is moving its U.S. headquarters from Chicago to Franklin. The company represents a sector that has been largely absent from Nashville’s health care industry.
What To Expect In Nashville’s Election
Listen There are 111 candidates who have qualified for Nashville’s citywide election in August, which includes the races for mayor, vice mayor and the 40-member Metro Council.
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