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.
Who Was Dr. Matthew Walker? Metro Answers With Latest Historical Marker
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.
Cheatham County Grand Jury Will Not Indict Deputy Who Shot Beth Plant
Listen A Cheatham County Grand Jury has decided not to indict a sheriff’s deputy for fatally shooting a woman in a high-profile case captured in a dashboard video.
Casada Attempts Damage Control, Issuing Apology And Promising Diversity Training
House Speaker Glen Casada issued a written apology Wednesday for a series of racist and sexist texts between him and a top aide and put out an “action plan” meant to restore trust in his office — all in an effort to head off a serious challenge to his leadership.
Scott Gilmer Named House Speaker’s New Chief Of Staff
House Speaker Glen Casada has named a veteran of the state legislature to be his new chief of staff, replacing a top aide who resigned Monday. Scott Gilmer held the same position under Casada’s predecessor as House speaker, Nashville Republican Beth Harwell, and he stayed on after her retirement in January to join Casada’s staff.
Nashville Voters Will Decide On Two Metro Charter Amendments
In addition to choosing the mayor and numerous council members this summer, Nashville voters will also decide on two Metro Charter amendments.
Tennessee’s Black Lawmakers Want Investigation Into Texts And Email Sent By Aide To House Speaker
Listen Black lawmakers in the state legislature are calling for an independent investigation into text messages sent by House Speaker Glen Casada and his now former chief of staff, as well as a claim the aide may have falsified evidence used against a political opponent.
How One Nashville School Is Adapting To A Gentrifying Neighborhood
Listen A North Nashville school, Buena Vista Enhanced Option Elementary School, is fighting declining enrollment by trying out some innovative programs. It hopes these will broaden the horizons of the low-income students it’s traditionally served — and also entice wealthier families moving into the neighborhood to give the school a chance.
To Lower Nashville’s Infant Mortality Rate, Health Officials Will Start Home Visits
Listen Nashville’s public health department will start making home visits to mothers in ZIP codes with high rates of infant mortality. The program, announced Tuesday, is being supported by roughly $1 million a year from the federal government.
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