Judge Sheila Calloway sees children during some of the worst moments of their lives: right after they’ve been accused of committing a crime. But she holds fast to the philosophy that children are redeemable and should be given the opportunity to change.
Movers & Thinkers #20: The Scales Of Juvenile Justice
Gov. Bill Lee Faces Decision About First Execution Under His Watch
A West Tennessee man is scheduled to be executed on Thursday for the murder of his wife — possibly becoming the first person to be executed under Gov. Bill Lee. The Republican has not said yet whether he’ll grant clemency to Donnie Johnson, who was sentenced to death for the 1984 murder of his wife, […]
Study: Nashville’s For-Profit Hospital Systems Are Among The Most Expensive
Listen The for-profit hospital industry based in Nashville finds itself among the most expensive health care systems in the country. That’s according to a new study from the RAND Corporation, though the hospital companies quibble with the conclusions.
The Tri-Star State: Answering Some Of The Questions About The House Speaker Scandal
Listen House Speaker Glen Casada has been fighting for his political life. And it’s not the first time his reputation has been on the line. Many lawmakers have called for the Franklin Republican to step down. That’s after the leaking of sexist and racist text exchanges with a top aide, his now-former chief of staff, […]
Tennessee Black Caucus Takes Issue With Casada’s Diversity Training Proposal
Listen Members of Tennessee House of Representatives’ Black Caucus said Friday they have not agreed to work with Speaker Glen Casada on diversity training. That’s despite a claim by Rep. Casada earlier this week, which was part of a response to the release of racist and sexist text messages between him and a top aide.
Nashville Approves Amazon Incentives, But Officials Hope To See Company’s ‘Community-Minded’ Side
Listen Now it’s official: Nashville has given final approval to a $17.5 million grant for Amazon. The city will pay the incentives as the company fills 5,000 jobs.
Tennessee Speaker Says He Won’t Step Down. Could He Be Forced Out?
Listen Here’s a question that’s rarely come up before: Could the speaker of the Tennessee House be fired? The current holder of that position, Glen Casada, says he plans to remain. That’s despite calls from Democrats — and some fellow Republicans — to step down amid a scandal involving racist and sexist text messages. But […]
Who Was Dr. Matthew Walker? Metro Answers With Latest Historical Marker
Listen Nashville’s newest historical marker, scheduled to be unveiled Friday, explains the name behind the city’s oldest nonprofit health clinic. Matthew Walker was a surgeon at Meharry Medical College who helped launch the center late in his career.
National Voter Advocacy Groups Go To Court Over New Tennessee Law
Listen The American Civil Liberties Union, Rock The Vote, and several other groups filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing the state of Tennessee of violating voter rights.
At 100, A Nashville Library Stands As Symbol Of Rebirth And Endurance
Listen Nashville celebrated the centennial of its historic East Branch Library on Wednesday, commemorating one of two remaining Carnegie public libraries in the city.
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