Listen Sodas have long been blamed for contributing to America’s growing waistlines and related diabetes problem. But in some parts of Tennessee, it’s not just sodas. Specifically, it’s Sun Drop.
Sun Drop And The South’s Soda-Induced Health Problems
Sun Drop And The South’s Soda-Induced Health Problems
Listen Sodas have long been blamed for contributing to America’s growing waistlines and related diabetes problem. But in some parts of Tennessee, it’s not just sodas. Specifically, it’s Sun Drop.
Sun Drop And The South’s Soda-Induced Health Problems
Listen Sodas have long been blamed for contributing to America’s growing waistlines and related diabetes problem. But in some parts of Tennessee, it’s not just sodas. Specifically, it’s Sun Drop.
After State Of The Union Spotlight, Matthew Charles Goes Full-Time On Criminal Justice Reform
Listen Viewers of the State of the Union address last week may have taken note as President Trump spoke about one particular guest in the gallery: Matthew Charles. Charles was the first person released under the newly signed First Step Act. The bipartisan reform bill was signed into law by President Trump in December. Before […]
Grundy County Experiments With Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
Listen Grundy County, Tenn., has a long list of public health challenges, and type 2 diabetes is one of the mountainous community’s biggest problems. It’s a diagnosis associated with obesity and family history, considered practically incurable. But some Grundy County residents are now putting conventional wisdom to the test.
After Years Of Hoping, Nashville Will Increase Curbside Recycling
Listen One of Nashville’s longstanding wishlist items is finally becoming a reality. Starting next year, curbside recycling will increase in frequency to every-other-week pickups.
Curious Nashville: The Do’s And Don’ts Of Nashville Recycling
From plastic straws to old lightbulbs and shredded paper, it’s not always obvious what can be recycled through Nashville’s curbside program.
The Tri-Star State: Medical Marijuana Takes Center Stage In Tennessee General Assembly
Marijuana is, once again, taking center stage in the Tennessee legislature. Republicans have filed bills this year that would allow for medical…
Recently Retired Vanderbilt Athletic Director David Williams Dies
Mayor David Briley says Vanderbilt University’s trailblazing athletics director embodied the spirit and optimism of Nashville. David Williams died unexpectedly today, just a week after retiring. He had planned to continue teaching at the law school.
Justice Department Resorts To Unprecedented Restraining Orders Against Celina, Tennessee, Pharmacies
Listen A federal judge has temporarily shuttered a pair of problem pharmacies on the Cumberland Plateau. The legal action is “a first of its kind action” by the Justice Department in a crackdown on prescription opioids.
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