Bethany embalmed bodies for a living, but she couldn’t help but empathize with every corpse she worked on, seeing her job as one final gift — one that was taking its toll. It turns out, some professions require a certain detachment.
Neighbors: The Funeral Director
Tennessee Lawmakers Move To Restrict Abortions Past 20 Weeks, Even As They Concede They’re Rare
Listen Tennessee lawmakers are close to approving one of the toughest abortion laws in the nation — a measure that could open doctors to criminal prosecution if they perform abortions after 20 weeks. That’s even though both sides agree abortions that late in pregnancy almost never happen in Tennessee.
Nashville-Based HCA Buys More Hospitals Despite Healthcare Uncertainties
The nation’s largest hospital chain, based in Nashville, is making a big play in Texas, despite uncertainties in the healthcare market.
How Nancy Pelosi Was Chosen As Fisk University’s Commencement Speaker
Listen An influential — and at times divisive — political figure is speaking at Fisk University on Monday. Nancy Pelosi is giving the annual commencement address and also receiving an honorary doctorate.
Capitol Hill Conversation: Bipartisan Bills That Could Have A Big Effect
Listen Not every bill that becomes Tennessee law requires a fight. After the legislative session’s lengthy debate over the gas tax and ongoing disputes over abortion and gun laws, it’s easy to forget there are some meaningful bipartisan bills that breeze through. WPLN’s Jason Moon Wilkins and Chas Sisk talk about some issues where state […]
The Future Of Short-Term Rentals Is In The Hands Of Metro Council This Week
Listen The fate of many Nashville Airbnbs and short-term rentals hang in the balance this week. The Metro Council is scheduled to vote on a measure that would halt any new permits in most residential areas to owners who don’t live on site. And the existing permits would begin phasing out. The measure was given preliminary […]
Fodor’s Travel Books Will Be Distributed by Nashville’s Ingram Publishing
A giant in the Nashville publishing industry has signed a deal with one of the most well-known names in the travel industry.
Why Nashville’s Montgomery Bell Is The Debate Team To Beat At This Weekend’s Championships
Listen High school policy debate is affectionately referred to as a sport for nerds. Past participants include presidents John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, and Oprah. And it’s a sport Montgomery Bell Academy is really good at this year.
A Revelation About Transient Students Inspired Nashville To Hire Community Superintendents
Listen Metro Schools will now be broken down into four, distinct geographic regions. The district named new leaders for each area on Thursday. The decision was based largely on how often students are moving from school to school.
After A Fast One, Tennessee Lawmakers Find Themselves Debating Nathan Bedford Forrest Yet Again
Listen Black lawmakers in the Tennessee legislature are seething over a resolution honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest. The measure was slipped through the state House of Representatives two weeks ago. Now legislators are saying they’re trying to figure out a way to take it back. The dispute has rekindled a debate over Forrest, a Confederate general […]
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