Listen A proposal moving forward in the Metro Council would push Nashville’s government toward getting all of its power from renewable energy sources by 2041. And at least 10% of that would come from solar.
Nashville Government Could Move To 100% Renewables, Including More Solar
Metro’s Budget Sends Mixed Message: Some Pay Raises, But Cuts Elsewhere
Listen Nashville’s mayor has proposed an increase to city spending in his new budget out this week, with most of it intended for salary increases for school teachers and Metro employees. But otherwise, it’s another cautious year, especially as the city sees much larger debt payments coming due. And to make it all work, many […]
WPLN Receives Awards From Murrow And Associated Press
It’s awards season in the world of journalism, and WPLN has been recognized quite a bit. WPLN’s reporters won three 2019 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, which honor outstanding achievement in broadcast and digital journalism through RTDNA. This year, 4,600 entries were submitted for the competition.
Nashville Government Could Move To 100% Renewables, Including More Solar
A proposal moving forward in the Metro Council would push Nashville’s government toward getting all of its power from renewable energy sources by 2041….
After Impasse And Walk-Out Over Block Grant, The Tennessee General Assembly Adjourns
The Tennessee legislature has officially adjourned for the year. But the last day was a mix of controversy, chaos and impasse over a major health…
Why The Sumner County Homicide Suspect Was Released On Probation, Despite Criminal History
Listen Among the questions that emerged after seven bodies were discovered in Sumner County on Saturday was why the suspect wasn’t already in custody. Michael Lee Cummins had a long criminal history and was on probation for another crime at the time of the murders.
One Year After Nashville Transit Defeat, A Coalition Forms To Push Improvements
Exactly one year after Nashville voters soundly defeated a mass transit referendum , a coalition says it is renewing the push for better transportation.
National Group Wants To Reopen Tennessee Death Row Case, 13 Years After Execution
Listen A national criminal justice group is asking a court in Memphis and Gov. Bill Lee to re-examine the case of a man executed 13 years ago. The Innocence Project says there are inconsistencies in the evidence that was used to convict Sedley Alley for the rape and murder of a woman in the 1980s. […]
Lawmakers Vote To Bring School Vouchers To Tennessee, But With An Increased Price Tag
Listen After weeks of negotiations, the Tennessee General Assembly passed Gov. Bill Lee’s biggest education initiative Wednesday. But the final version has a higher price tag than originally estimated.
Unlike Other Hospital Chains, Nashville-Based HCA Remains In Buying Mode
Listen The nation’s largest hospital company sees more opportunities for expansion as many institutions struggle to break even. Nashville-based HCA reported its first quarter earnings Tuesday and maintained its multi-year growth streak.
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