A documentary about the Vanderbilt basketball star Perry Wallace, who integrated the Southeastern Conference, debuts Monday evening on campus. But the event has taken on a somber tone because Wallace died on Friday — just as his alma mater was marking the 50th anniversary of the breaking of a stubborn color barrier.
Racial Pioneer Perry Wallace Remembered For Integrating The SEC
Racial Pioneer Perry Wallace Remembered For Integrating The SEC
A documentary about the Vanderbilt basketball star Perry Wallace, who integrated the Southeastern Conference, debuts Monday evening on campus. But the…
Sen. Corker Will Vote No On Tax Reform Bill, Citing ‘Fiscal Concerns’
Senator Bob Corker said he is “disappointed” to announce he won’t be voting for the current tax overhaul plan. In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Tennessee Republican said he supports a number of provisions in the legislation and that the tax bill could be fixed to be more fiscally sound and still encourage economic […]
Tennessee Buys Time As Funding Runs Out On CHIP Health Insurance For Kids
Listen Tennessee is in a better position than most states as funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program runs out. Congress still hasn’t reauthorized what’s known as CHIP, and some states are already beginning to send out letters telling families to prepare for coverage to go away.
HIV Prevention Pill Still A Tough Sell In Nashville
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 […]
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 […]
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