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The Tri-Star State: The Scorecard For Free-Market Health Care Reforms

The Tri-Star State: The Scorecard For Free-Market Health Care Reforms

By Blake Farmer

June 2, 2019

Listen Republicans in the Tennessee House of Representatives vowed to make free-market reforms in health care this year. The agenda was ambitious — reduce surprise billing, incentivize patients to be more cost conscious and deregulate the hospital industry. In the end, some legislation stalled out, some was substantially watered down, but patients may still see […]

Filed Under: Politics, The Tri-Star State, WPLN News Tagged With: Cameron Sexton, Kerry Roberts

A Haven For Antique Lovers Succumbs To Development In Downtown Nashville

By Alana Watson

May 31, 2019

Listen The owner of Nashville’s Downtown Antique Mall knew this day was coming. The century-old warehouse full of quirky antiques is closing Friday after operating for three decades. The mall’s vendors say the reasons for the closure are indicative of the threat to small businesses downtown.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: Business, downtown Nashville

Mayor’s Race 2019: Carol Swain Says Nashville Needs An ‘Outsider’

By Tony Gonzalez

May 31, 2019

In Nashville’s mayoral race, one leading candidate paints herself as “the outsider.” Carol Swain says she never intended to be a politician, but she’s running again after placing second in last year’s special election.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: Carol Swain, Mayor 2019

Acadia Wants To Sell Off UK Division, Be More Selective About Future Growth

By Blake Farmer

May 30, 2019

Listen Franklin-based Acadia Healthcare is retrenching after ousting its chairman in December. Under Joey Jacobs, it became one of the largest operators of psychiatric hospitals and addiction clinics in the country. But Acadia is now talking about selling off one of its largest acquisitions.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: acadia healthcare, Health Care

Franklin-Based Psychiatric Hospital Operator Accused Of Insider Trading

By Blake Farmer

May 30, 2019

A chain of psychiatric hospitals and addiction clinics headquartered in Franklin is being accused of misleading investors. Acadia Healthcare is facing a shareholder lawsuit in federal court, alleging $1 billion of insider trading proceeds to top officials.

Filed Under: Health Care, WPLN News Tagged With: acadia healthcare, Health Care

Mayor’s Race 2019: State Rep. John Ray Clemmons Wants To Be The ‘Equitable’ Candidate

By Meribah Knight

May 30, 2019

Listen    Among the youngest contenders in Nashville’s mayoral race, Democratic state Rep. John Ray Clemmons is trying to position himself as a charismatic leader that he says the city has been lacking.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: John Ray Clemmons, Mayor 2019

Belmont Project Aims To Teach The Full Story Of Country Music — From Church Roots To Feminism

By Chas Sisk

May 29, 2019

Listen Belmont University and PBS are teaming up to teach students the story of Nashville’s most famous industry, with a new curriculum to go along with an upcoming eight-part documentary on country music. Developers say the lessons include some surprising subjects.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: country music, Ken Burns

Nashville Homeless Camp Documentary Debuts

By Tony Gonzalez

May 29, 2019

A documentary that dives deep into the battle over a homeless encampment at Nashville’s Fort Negley is debuting this week.

Filed Under: Arts, Culture & Music, WPLN News Tagged With: film, homeless

Mayor’s Race 2019: Councilman John Cooper Is Running To Fix Nashville’s Finances

By Meribah Knight

May 29, 2019

Listen At-large Councilman John Cooper is known for his obsession with transparency and sound fiscal policies. It’s a skill set Nashville needs now more than ever, he argues, which is why is why he’s running for mayor.

Filed Under: Politics, WPLN News Tagged With: John Cooper, Mayor 2019

Nashville Jury Sentences Burnette Chapel Shooter To Life Without Parole

By WPLN Staff

May 28, 2019

A Nashville jury has sentenced the man who shot eight people at an Antioch church, including one fatality, to life in prison without a possibility parole — the maximum sentence sought by prosecutors. Jurors took about 90 minutes to deliberate the fate of Emanuel Samson, who last week was found guilty on all 43 counts […]

Filed Under: WPLN News Tagged With: News

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