Listen Even those most at risk have trouble believing how far HIV prevention has come. There’s now a pill that can substantially drive down the risk of contracting HIV — and it’s often free of charge. PrEP — as it’s known — is the big topic for a World AIDS Day summit in Nashville on […]
HIV Prevention Pill Still A Tough Sell In Nashville
Nashville Soccer Team Bid ‘Strong On Every Level,’ Expert Says
Listen By some accounts, Nashville’s quest for a top-tier Major League Soccer franchise started late and lacked several key components. But experts say much has changed — and Nashville, newly named on Wednesday as one of four finalists by the MLS, now has a strong chance of being awarded a franchise.
Are Dogs Brainier Than Cats? Yes, Says New Research Out Of Vanderbilt
The latest research from a Vanderbilt University neuroscientist has some potentially controversial findings, depending on your pet preference: Suzana…
Department Responsible For Intellectually Disabled Tennesseans Flubbed Background Checks
Listen The state’s Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities failed to perform background checks on all of its employees and volunteers, and it didn’t adequately safeguard the money and possessions of people in its care, according to a new audit by the state comptroller’s office.
New Mixed-Income Residence In East Nashville Aimed At Bridging A Neighborhood’s Growing Divide
Listen Nashville’s housing authority took a major step toward creating the city’s new vision of public housing, which hopes to break up blocks of concentrated poverty with varying levels of income. Metro broke ground Wednesday on a new mixed-income building in East Nashville’s James Cayce Homes. Called Kirkpatrick Park, it will be the first of […]
General Hospital Requests Larger Cash Infusion Despite Serving Fewer Patients
Nashville General Hospital has requested nearly $20 million to get through the rest of the fiscal year that ends in June. Without a cash infusion — which has become a regular mid-year request — the hospital says it will run out of operating funds Jan. 30. But the administration of Mayor Megan Barry is intensely […]
Nashville Among Four Finalists For New Major League Soccer Franchise
This story will be updated throughout the morning. Nashville is one of four finalists for a Major League Soccer expansion franchise, according to an announcement Wednesday morning.
How A Vanderbilt Doctor Became The Nation’s Go-To Flu Expert
Listen When flu season comes around each year, a familiar face from Nashville appears in homes around the country: Dr. William Schaffner. The Vanderbilt doctor has become a media darling when it comes to infectious diseases.
Oak Ridge National Lab Executive Talks Up Clean Energy At His TVA Nomination Hearing
A Senate subcommittee heard from the deputy director of operations at Oak Ridge National Lab on Tuesday, along with President Trump’s three other nominees to the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
The Key To Amazon’s Huge Cyber Monday In Tennessee? Seasonal Workers
Listen Monday was one of the busiest days of the year for the online retailer Amazon. The company says on Cyber Monday, hundreds of people place orders every second. And in Tennessee, this massive production depends on thousands of seasonal workers the company has hired across the state.
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