Listen The Metro Nashville Public Schools board approved Tuesday night a proposal to add Kurdish to its list of world languages available for high school credit. Now the request is going to the state for approval. The proposal stems from Nashville’s large Kurdish community, and it’s earned support from educators. They believe it will boost […]
Metro School Board Approves Adding Kurdish To Its High School Languages
The Tri-Star State: Gov. Bill Lee Talks About His Priorities
Listen Gov. Bill Lee says he plans to focus on education and criminal justice reform throughout his tenure. Although he still hasn’t gone into details, he says partnerships with the private sector and nonprofits will be key in tackling those issues.
Bill Lee Sworn In As Tennessee’s 50th Governor
Listen Republican Bill Lee pledged to work toward creating safer neighborhoods and acknowledged his administration will face challenges with the opioid epidemic and access to health care, after he took the oath of office Saturday morning to become Tennessee’s 50th governor.
Nashville Grand Jury Indicts Officer Andrew Delke On First-Degree Murder Charge
A grand jury has indicted Metro Nashville Police Officer Andrew Delke with a charge of first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Daniel Hambrick in July 2018. Delke’s attorney says the officer will not plead guilty and will fight the charges at trial.
Tennessee Federal Employees Find Their Options Are Limited As Shutdown Drags On
Listen The government shutdown is nearing its fourth week, and many federal workers in Tennessee say they’re starting to feel strapped for cash. And on top of that, it might be hard for them to find new sources of income. Essential employees — like TSA security agents and weather forecasters — have to report […]
In His Final Hours, Haslam Wrestles With Requests For Clemency
One of the few remaining acts for outgoing Gov. Bill Haslam is to decide about 30 requests for clemency. The Republican governor says he and staffers have been sorting through the applications, with the aim of consistency.
Bill Lee Selects Texas Reform Advocate Penny Schwinn For State’s Next Education Commissioner
Listen A top official in Texas has been tapped to lead Tennessee’s Department of Education. Gov.-elect Bill Lee announced today that Penny Schwinn, the chief deputy commissioner of academics for the Texas Education Agency, will be the state’s next education commissioner.
Selecting Nashville’s Police Oversight Board Is Already A Monumental Challenge
Listen Nashville’s Metro Council has started interviewing the group of more than 150 nominees who want to serve on the city’s new police oversight board. Even before that group begins its work, the selection process itself has been closely watched.
School Districts Across Tennessee Now Testing For Lead In Water
Listen A new state law that went into effect this month now requires school districts across the state to develop plans to test for lead contamination in drinking water. All public schools built before 1998 must test at least once every two years.
Planned Parenthood To Resume Abortions In Nashville Next Month
Listen Nashville’s only remaining abortion clinic is still closed, but it plans to resume procedures next month following an indefinite suspension that started in early December. Officials with Planned Parenthood of Tennessee say the suspension of abortions was primarily a result of a bumpy merger between the Nashville and Memphis offices.
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