Listen Metro Nashville is likely spending too much on firefighter and police overtime. And the city is failing to collect enough money from fees and permits, especially for short-term rentals. Those are among a couple dozen findings from the “Blue Ribbon Commission,” which asked officials and local business leaders to spend the past four months […]
Less Police Overtime And Higher City Fees Are Among Recommendations To Aid Metro Nashville Finances
The Tri-Star State: Tennessee Legislature Keeps Tweaking Gov. Lee’s School Voucher-Like Plan
Listen There have been many changes in the last few weeks to Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Savings Accounts proposal. The legislature is still workshopping the details of the school voucher plan. And GOP leaders are trying to convince rural lawmakers on the fence, to vote for the bill.
Sheryl Crow’s Duet With Johnny Cash Is An Old Song With New Meaning
Listen Sheryl Crow released a song Friday that’s not exactly new. “Redemption Day” was originally released in 1996 on her multi-platinum self-titled album. But for the Nashville-based Grammy winner, the song has new meaning and new weight, thanks to the voice of an old friend: Johnny Cash. And Crow tells WPLN, it’s the first song […]
Tennessee Investigating First Case Of Measles Amid National Scare
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.
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 […]
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