Listen An overhauled agreement will dramatically change how downtown Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena is funded and managed.
New Bridgestone Arena Deal Keeps Predators, Eliminates City Subsidy
Budget Bump Doubles Size Of Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
Listen The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network will more than double in size thanks to a budget bump from state government. Governor Bill Lee directed an additional $625,000 in recurring money to the nonprofit as part of a broader effort aimed at improving mental health.
Nashville May Cut Bus Service And Raise Fares Because Of Budget Shortfall
Despite widespread agreement that Nashville’s public transportation needs improvements, the city’s WeGo bus system will need to reduce services this…
The Nashville Man Who Used To Be A Country Star — In West Africa
Sometimes, when Pierre Tra works the night shift at a nursing home in southeast Nashville, he’ll step off into a corner and record himself singing into…
More GOP Lawmakers Call For Special Meeting To Discuss Future Of Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada
At least 10 Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have publicly called for a caucus meeting to discuss the fate of House Speaker Glen Casada. According to GOP Caucus bylaws, that’s the minimum number of lawmakers needed to trigger a special meeting.
Amid Legal Fight, Policy Takes Effect That May Divert Some Donated Organs From The South
Listen As of 7:51 a.m. Tuesday, the method for distributing donated organs to dying patients became a bit more equitable. Or at least, that’s what the United Network for Organ Sharing intended when it crafted new distribution rules.
Could Curbs On Regulation Wind Up Hurting Nashville’s Growth? Experts Say Yes
Listen Tennessee has some of the most far-reaching state laws overwriting local policies on things like minimum wage, paid sick time and affordable housing, according to a new study from the Partnership for Working Families. And some experts say Tennessee’s effort to put the interests of business first on such issues could actually slow Nashville’s growth. Especially […]
Investigation: Dangerous And Persistent Chemicals Discovered At A Middle Tennessee Military Base
Listen A family of man-made chemicals known as per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, is starting to gain national attention after studies have linked it to health issues, possibly including cancer
Does Free Community College Mean More Graduates? First Tennessee Promise Data Is In
The Tennessee Board of Regents released data last week that attempts to answer the main question behind Tennessee Promise: Does giving away two years of…
Tennessee Black Caucus Asks House Speaker Glen Casada To Resign
The Tennessee Black Caucus has asked Glen Casada to step down as Speaker of the state House of Representatives. The decision comes after messages leaked…
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