Listen A single case of measles has Tennessee health officials on their guard. The illness comes amid a national scare related to decreased vaccination rates.
Tennessee Investigating First Case Of Measles Amid National Scare
Nashville’s New Family Safety Center Is A Hub For Help For Escaping Domestic And Sexual Violence
Listen Several years ago, Nashville set out to be a national leader in combating domestic and sexual violence. That’s culminated in the new Family Safety Center, a $26 million building run by the city, where children can run around and play while adults get all the resources they need delivered to them — for free.
Sneak Peek: Massive NFL Draft Preparations Are Underway In Downtown Nashville
Listen The NFL Draft is promising to be the largest sporting event ever held in Tennessee, with more than 100,000 people expected each day over its 3-day run April 25-27. Now some sense of the scale is becoming evident in downtown Nashville.
Opioid Prescriber Takedown Paired With Outreach To Desperate Patients
Listen Agents were already in the field making arrests this week as federal prosecutors announced the indictments of 32 medical professionals in Tennessee and 60 across the Appalachian region. They’re each accused of opioid-related crimes. And this time, other government workers were also mobilized in response, looking for desperate patients.
Dozens Of Tennessee Doctors And Nurses Charged In Federal Opioid Sting
Listen On Wednesday, federal authorities unsealed indictments charging 60 people with crimes related to opioid prescriptions and pain management. And more than half of the people accused by the U.S. Justice Department worked in Tennessee.
How Williamson County Schools’ Training Videos On Inclusion Became A Lightning Rod
Listen Williamson County Schools recently decided to do away with a series of training videos meant to help teachers better approach sensitive subjects like race. The move came after pressure from the Williamson County Republican Party, which objected to a section on privilege. It also followed allegations of racially motivated bullying and complaints about insensitive […]
What Nashville’s Doing To Keep Fans Safe During The 2019 NFL Draft
The city of Nashville is anticipating over 100,000 people for the 2019 NFL Draft next week, making it one of the biggest multi-day sport events in Nashville’s history. The Draft, which is being hosted by the Tennessee Titans and Nashville for the first time, is expected to draw visitors from around the country. City and […]
Gov. Lee Diverts $25M From Voucher Plan To Treat Prisoners With Hep C
Gov. Bill Lee is seeking nearly $25 million to treat hepatitis C in prisons over the next year. The contagious liver disease can be serious and spreads through contact with the blood of an infected person.
Tennessee’s Police Oversight Boards Will Keep Subpoena Power, But With A Check In Place
Listen Police oversight boards in Tennessee will not be completely stripped of the ability to issue subpoenas. But they won’t be able to exercise the power without a little help, according to a compromise reached Monday by state lawmakers.
Tennessee Moves Closer To Imposing Criminal Penalties On Voter Registration Drives
Listen Tennessee volunteer organizations that register people to vote could soon face fines if they turn in too many incomplete forms. Monday’s vote in the House of Representatives puts Tennessee one step closer from being one of the first states to impose criminal penalties on registration drives.
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