Listen One of Nashville’s largest companies will be prominently linked with this year’s winter Olympics, which open Friday night. Bridgestone, which has its American headquarters downtown, is one of 13 official Olympic partners.
For These Olympic Games, Expect To See Bridgestone Just About Everywhere
What The Pilot Flying J Fraud Trial Means For The Haslam Family
Listen A jury in Chattanooga is deliberating in a fraud trial involving executives from the largest privately held company in Tennessee: truck stop chain Pilot Flying J.
Versify #11: The Blood Tie
Emily Tan comes from generations of immigrants and refugees; and she’s traveled the globe in pursuit of a family history fragmented by war. In this episode, Emily speaks with poet Destiny Birdsong about her journey to reconnect with relatives both past and present. You’ll hear about Emily’s experiences abroad, her mother’s ongoing search for the […]
Mayor Megan Barry Faces Ethics Complaint From Advocates Of Police Oversight
A group of citizens who have advocated for a community oversight board to review claims of police misconduct will file an official ethics complaint later today against Mayor Megan Barry. The complaint questions the potential repercussions of the mayor’s extramarital relationship with a police officer, Sgt. Rob Forrest, including her ability to act as an […]
Season 1, Part 3: The People And The Police
The relationship between James Cayce residents and Nashville police is a tenuous one. In this episode, we explore two defining moments in Cayce: A viral cell phone video of a police officer being assaulted, and the most controversial police shooting in the city’s recent history.
After Close Vote, Nashville Council Decides To Investigate Megan Barry With Special Committee
Listen Not since 1974 has the Metro Council investigated a mayor with a special committee — but a decision on Tuesday that passed by the minimum number of votes means that Megan Barry will face such scrutiny.
Williamson County Passes School Sales Tax Hike By 2-to-1 Margin
Williamson County voters easily approved a half-cent sales tax increase. After the polls closed Tuesday night, two-thirds of the 12,365 ballots cast in the special referendum were in favor of increasing taxes to pay for schools.
Tennessee Measure Would Require Abortion Providers To Offer Ultrasound
Listen The Tennessee House of Representatives will vote on a measure that would require abortion providers to offer women ultrasounds before the procedure. It’s a watered-down version of a more controversial proposal that stalled out last year, but it is nonetheless drawing criticism.
Tennessee Lawmakers Hope To Set Tone For This Year’s Gun Debate With A Rare Show Of Bipartisanship
Listen Tennessee lawmakers are preparing for another season of debate over gun legislation. But they’re trying to get off on a better foot: by coming together on one measure they can agree on.
Democratic Lawmakers Want To Save Tennessee Infants With ‘Baby Boxes’
Listen Democratic lawmakers want to bring baby boxes to Tennessee. The cardboard cribs would broaden local efforts to reduce the region’s high rate of infant mortality.
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