Listen Six public universities who had been part of the Tennessee Board of Regents are holding their first independent board meetings over the next few weeks. It marks a major change in the way decisions at the schools are made. When the president of Tennessee Tech University, Philip Oldham, opened its inaugural board meeting on […]
Why A Board Meeting Was A ‘Historic Occasion’ For Tennessee Tech University
Fisk University Names A New President
Kevin Rome will step into the position of Fisk University’s 16th leader on July 1. He is currently president of Lincoln University in Missouri, which like Fisk, is a historically black institution. In a statement, Rome said those who have held the position before him have left a strong legacy of leadership, upon which he’s ready to build. “Our nation’s [Historically […]
Tennessee Lawmakers Vote To Undo Nashville’s Lighter Fines For Marijuana Possession
Listen Nashville’s local ordinance that lightened the penalties for marijuana possession are close to being overturned. Tennessee lawmakers say it’s potentially discriminatory.
Tennessee’s DesJarlais ‘Leaning No’ On GOP’s Health Care Bill
Updated Friday at 8:00 a.m.: Rep. David Kustoff of West Tennessee released a statement early Friday signaling his support after reserving judgment on Thursday, saying he wanted to see the final draft. “Republicans have promised to repeal this disastrous law and provide relief to the American people. Later today, I will vote to do just […]
Nashville Arranges Thousands Of Summer Jobs For Teens, But Will They Take Them?
Listen One of Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s ambitious goals has been to find summer jobs for 10,000 teens and young adults. She’s been recruiting employers to offer positions, and now her administration is trying to find youth to fill them.
Movers & Thinkers #10: Embracing Your Inner Nerd
These people are unapologetic nerds — passionate about highly technical fields and not afraid to show it. How do they communicate that to people who don’t understand the thing they love? And in a broader culture where that word is not always seen as positive, how did they come to embrace their nerd status? Featuring […]
Frederick Douglass Re-enactor Sings To Mark Renaming Of East Nashville Park
An actor portraying an early Frederick Douglass (pre-white hair) performed at an East Nashville park that — after Wednesday — more clearly honors the abolitionist and former slave.
Tennessee Lawmakers Refuse To Consider Bathroom Rules For Transgender Students
Listen Tennessee lawmakers have rejected a measure that would’ve restricted which bathroom transgender students can use, apparently putting an end to the debate for the year. A Senate panel on Wednesday declined to take up a proposal that would have required transgender students to use the bathroom of the sex on their birth certificate.
Nashville Police Mull A Throwback: Walking The Beat
Listen Nashville’s Police Department wants to bring back the neighborhood cop—on foot. It’s not an obvious choice for a sprawling city like Nashville. But it’s one that aims to put the community back into policing.
Movers & Thinkers #10: Embracing Your Inner Nerd
These people are unapologetic nerds — passionate about highly technical fields and not afraid to show it. How do they communicate that to people who don’t understand the thing they love? And in a broader culture where that word is not always seen as positive, how did they come to embrace their nerd status? Featuring […]
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